PCE Instruments PCE-POE 10 User manual
© PCE Instruments
PCE-POE 10 Cable Tester
User Manual
User manuals in various languages (français,
italiano, español, português, nederlands, türk, polski,
русский, 中文) can be found by using our
product search on: www.pce-instruments.com
Last change: 3 February 2021
v1.0
English
© PCE Instruments
Contents
1Safety notes........................................................................................... 1
2Specifications........................................................................................2
2.1 Delivery scope.................................................................................................................. 2
3Device description ................................................................................ 3
3.1 Main menu....................................................................................................................... 4
3.2 PoE switch test................................................................................................................. 4
3.3 PoE power test................................................................................................................. 6
3.4 Cable test functions.......................................................................................................... 6
3.5 Power test function........................................................................................................... 8
3.6 Loop-back test.................................................................................................................. 8
3.7 Lighting function............................................................................................................... 8
3.8 Settings............................................................................................................................ 9
4Warranty...............................................................................................10
5Disposal ...............................................................................................10
© PCE Instruments
1
1 Safety notes
Please read this manual carefully and completely before you usethe device for the first time. The
device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel.
Damage or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and
not covered by our warranty.
•The device must only be used as described inthis instruction manual.If used otherwise,
this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.
•The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature, relative
humidity, …) are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do not expose
the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or moisture.
•Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.
•The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel.
•Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.
•You must not make any technical changes to the device.
•The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral cleaner,
no abrasives or solvents.
•The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.
•Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not
use the device.
•Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.
•The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under
any circumstances.
•Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to
the user.
We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual.
We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of
business.
If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments. The contact details can be found at
the end of this manual.
© PCE Instruments
2
2 Specifications
Transmitter specifications
Display
LC display 128 x 64 mm with backlight
Continuity test
Cable types
STP and UTP
Maximum cable length
600 m
Connection type
Transmitter + remote
control
Transmitter + switch/
router
PoE functions
Measurement range
DC 5 ... +60 V POE
switch
Standard identifier
802.3af/at (standard /
no standard)
Power measurement
range
0 … 18 W
Measurement functions
Voltage measurement
range
DC 0 ... +60 V
Current measurement
range
0 … +3 A
Power measurement
range
0 … 180 W
Max. input power
DC 48 V 5 mA
Max. Input current
≤80 mA
Loop-back test
Compatible with 10M, 100M, 1000M switch
Power supply
3 x 1.5 V AAA batteries
Receiver specifications
Connection
RJ45
Function
Cable test functions
2.1 Delivery scope
1 x PCE-POE 10 transmitter
1 x PCE-POE 10 receiver
3 x 1.5 V AAA battery
1 x RJ45 test cable
1 x RJ11 test cable
1 x RJ11 test adaptor with alligator clip
1 x user manual
1 x transport bag
© PCE Instruments
3
3 Device description
1. Light
6. On/off switch
11. Arrow key right
2. PoE test connection
7. DC Out
12.OK
3. RJ-45 loop back connector
8. DC In
13.RJ45 connection
for cable test functions
4. RJ-45 connector
for cable test functions
9. Arrow key left
5. Light ON/OFF
10.Back key
© PCE Instruments
4
3.1 Main menu
POE: POE switch test and POE performance test
CONT: Cable test functions
POWER: Voltage and current measurement between the PSE and the PD and calculation of the
power consumption
LOOP: Perform loop back test
SET: Setting of language, backlight time, automatic power-off, display contrast and display
of the software version
3.2 PoE switch test
Connect a network cable between the PoE switch and the PCE-POE 10 (RJ45 connection 2, see
above). The correct connection is signalled by means of the measured voltage on the display of
the PCE-POE 10. Press "Enter" to start the test. The result is then displayed on the screen.
3.2.1 Standard PoE switch:
If the PoE switch being tested is a standard PoE switch, the test result is displayed as follows:
© PCE Instruments
5
3.2.2 Non-standard PoE switch:
If the PoE switch being tested is a non-standard PoE switch, the test result is displayed as follows:
3.2.3 Connect Error
If the error message "Connect Error" appears, it is possible that additional POE end devices are
connected to the POE switch to be tested. Disconnect the cable connection of these devices
and repeat the test.
3.2.4 Unconnected
If the error message "Unconnected" appears on the display, no compatible POE switch has
been detected.
© PCE Instruments
6
3.3 PoE power test
For the PoE power test, a PoE switch and a PoE end device device (e. g. PoE camera) must be
connected to the PCE-POE 10. After successful connection, a voltage value is displayed on the
screen. A few seconds later, the meter automatically switches to the power test. The display
information is shown in the following picture.
As soon as all measured power parameters are displayed, you can start the identification of the
PSE by pressing the Enter key. If the message "Non Standard" appears on the display, the
connected PSE does not comply with the current standards; if no message appears on the
display, the connected PSE complies with the current standards.
3.4 Cable test functions
This function can be used to find short circuits, open and crossed wire pairs in the connected
network cable. To do this, connect the network cable to be tested to the RJ45 connector 4 and
the receiver supplied to the other end of the cable.
The connected network cable can be an 8-core UTP or a 9-core STP network cable.
If the cables are intact, one of the following screens will appear on the PCE-POE 10:
3.4.1 Short circuit
If a short circuit is detected in the connected cable, the following appears on the display of the
PCE-POE 10 (example):
(Wires 1&2 and 4&5 are short-circuited)
© PCE Instruments
7
3.4.2 Open wire pairs
If the PCE-POE 10 detects open wire pairs in the connected network cable, the following screen
is displayed (example):
(cores 5 and 8 are open)
3.4.3 Crossed wire pairs
If crossed wire pairs are detected in the connected network cable, the following appears on the
display of the PCE-POE 10 (example):
(cores 1&8 and 5&6 are crossed)
3.4.4 Cable open
If the message "Cable open" appears on the display of the PCE-POE 10, this may be due to the
following reasons:
1. The connected network cable actually has a breakage.
2. The connected network cable is not correctly connected to the transmitter.
3. The connected network cable is not correctly connected to the receiver.
© PCE Instruments
8
3.5 Power test function
This function can be used to measure the power consumption of the PSE or PD. To do so, use
sockets 7 and 8 on the right-hand side of the PCE-POE 10. The mains adaptor of the PSE or
PD is connected to the "DC IN" input and the PSE or PD itself to the "DC OUT" output.
3.6 Loop-back test
The loop-back test can be used to test individual ports on a switch or end device. The PCE-POE
10 sends data packets and attempts to receive them again at the same time. If the test is
successful, the status LEDs on the port to be tested light up. Connect a network cable to the loop-
back connector of the PCE-POE 10 and to the port to be tested.
3.7 Lighting function
Press the light key to switch the LED on or off.
Table of contents
Other PCE Instruments Cable Tester manuals
