Let’s learn more about AEM’s NSA tool from a high-level and why its Certi-Lite feature puts the “+” in Qualification+.
The Network Service Assistant (NSA) is a hybrid test solution that bridges the divide between qualification and certification. It features Certi-Lite technology, which follows the ANSI/TIA 1152-A single-ended testing for many of the same parameters used in bi-directional certification. This technology offers a deeper level of cable testing beyond just a simple wire map.
It has won many awards for innovation, making it the perfect solution for those who want to take their cable testing to the next level. Upgrade your testing capabilities with the Network Service Assistant (NSA) and its revolutionary Certi-Lite technology.
AEM now offers an ODTR function, by using the AD-OTDR-MM and AD-OTDR-SM adapters, designed to seamlessly connect to the NSA’s platform, providing users with enhanced troubleshooting functionality and Tier-2 certification capability. With these test adapters, technicians in the field can quickly locate broken fibres or identify loss events that lead to optical loss test failures and fix optical network issues using the ODTR feature.
Single-ended ANSI/TIA 1152-A complaint RF testing involving the measurement of complex cable parameters such as Return Loss, NEXT, Insertion Loss, ACRF, length, delay, shield discontinuity, and graphical TDR analysis of faults.
Singlemode and Multimode loopback testing ensures cable quality, and includes report of all supported network speeds based on cable performance. Integrated VFL identifies cable breaks. Fibre scope identifies debris or scratches that could affect cable quality. Measures DC Resistance in Hybrid powered fibre.
All PoE standards, which include 802.3 af/at/bt and UPOE are supported for reporting of PSE configuration and full load testing with reporting of Current/Wattage/Voltage. In addition, it also allows for sustained loading of the PoE source over longer periods to identify hard to find intermittent power drops, through external loads.
NSA is capable of validating a link to ensure Ethernet can be supported at 1/2/5/5/10GBASE-T. It can perform SNR measurements while under traffic and PoE load, ensuring confidence that a cabling link will support the desired network rate.
NSA can connect to a live Ethernet network through the 10/100/1000 network interface connector, or via WiFi (Edimax EW-7822ULC Wi-Fi USB adapter required). Once connected, NSA will auto-discover connected devices on the network. You can Ping any other device to verify connectivity with traceroute and measure latency.
NSA can auto-discover all 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi SSIDs and their associated RSSI values (received power level). This is helpful in discovering Wi-Fi “dead zones” and checking Wi-Fi connectivity with optional Edimax EW-7822ULC Wi-Fi USB Adapter.
All NSA’s come with a full 2-year warranty from date of purchase – proof of our confidence in the quality and reliability of our instruments.
| Test Function | NSA-K30E | NSA-K31E | NSA-K60E 50Hz | NSA-K60E 60Hz | NSA-K61E 50Hz | NSA-K61E 60Hz |
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| CAT 5e/6/6A Certi-Lite with Detailed Printed Reports | ||||||
| MM and SM Fiber Loopback Test | ||||||
| DC Resistance Unbalance | ||||||
| Wiremap with Distance-to-Fault | ||||||
| Hybrid Powered Fiber Voltage Test | ||||||
| PoE Load and Validation Testing | ||||||
| Multi-Gig Autotest | ||||||
| Multi-Gig (2.5 / 5 / 10G) SNR | ||||||
| 100/1000BASE-T SNR Testing | ||||||
| BASE-T Network Connectivity (Switch detail, Traceroute, Ping, TCP Connect, etc.) |
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| Wireless Network Connectivity* (AP Availability, Signal Strength, Traceroute, Ping, etc) |
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| Link Identifier #2 - #8 Including Certi-Lite Capability | ||||||
| Filtering Tone Probe |
* Wireless capability requires Edimax EW-7822ULC WI-FI USB Adapter purchased separately.
The K30E supports Certi-Lite standards based single-ended cable test, PoE load testing for 802.3 af/at/bt, UPoE, SNR based Multi-Gigabit link speed testing up to 10GigE, Network Connectivity and Wireless Connectivity testing.
Standard Components Included in All NSA Kits:
- AD-NSA Test Adapter – Supports Certi-Lite, Multi-Gig, PoE, Network Testing
- NSA Remote ID#1
- CAT6A RJ-45 Coupler
- Carrying Case
- Wiring Rack Hanging Strap
- USB Flash Drive with Documentation and TestDataPro software access
- Quick Start Guide
- USB Cable
The K31E supports Certi-Lite standards based single-ended cable test, PoE load testing for 802.3 af/at/bt, UPoE, SNR based Multi-Gigabit link speed testing up to 10GigE, Loopback Fibre Optic Testing for both Singlemode and Multimode, Fibre Inspection Probe, Network Connectivity and Wireless Connectivity testing. Wireless testing requires an optional Edimax EW-7822ULC Wi-Fi dual band USB Adaptor.
Kit Contains all Standard Components Plus:
- Link Identifier Kit includes 50Hz or 60Hz Noise Filter Tone Probe
- AD-NSA-SM-01
- AD-NSA-MM-01
- PROBE-FIBER-INSP
- Interface adaptors, Loopback adaptors and test reference cords for testing SC. Kit now supports both SC and LC testing out of the box (extra interface adaptors and cords not pictured)
- Large Carry Case
The K60E-50Hz supports Certi-Lite standards based single-ended cable test, PoE load testing for 802.3 af/at/bt, UPoE, SNR based Multi-Gigabit link speed testing up to 10GigE, Network Connectivity and Wireless Connectivity testing. This kit also includes the Link Identifier Kit with ID numbers #2-#8, and the Tempo brand 50Hz Noise Filtering Tone Probe. Wireless testing requires an optional Edimax EW-7822ULC Wi-Fi dual band USB Adaptor.
Kit Contains all Standard Components Plus:
- Link Identifier Kit including a 50Hz or 60Hz Noise Filtering Tone Probe
- Large Carry Case
The K61E-50Hz supports Certi-Lite standards based single-ended cable test, PoE load testing for 802.3 af/at/bt, UPoE, SNR based Multi-Gigabit link speed testing up to 10GigE, Loopback Fibre Optic Testing for both Singlemode and Multimode, Fibre Inspection Probe, Network Connectivity and Wireless Connectivity testing. This kit also includes the Link Identifier Kit with ID numbers #2-#8, and the Tempo brand 50Hz Noise Filtering Tone Probe. Wireless testing requires an optional Edimax EW-7822ULC Wi-Fi dual band USB Adaptor.
Kit Contains all Standard Components Plus:
- Link Identifier Kit includes 50Hz or 60Hz Noise Filter Tone Probe
- AD-NSA-SM-01
- AD-NSA-MM-01
- PROBE-FIBER-INSP
- Interface adaptors, Loopback adaptors and test reference cords for testing SC. Kit now supports both SC and LC testing out of the box (extra interface adaptors and cords not pictured)
- Large Carry Case
