IDEAL Networks Reveals Cable Certifier Research

The results of more than 60 hours of in-depth research interviews with cable installation companies in the United States and Europe and observations regarding how installers work when certifying cable installations were recently unveiled in a new whitepaper from the company entitled, “Cable Certifiers — What Really Matters?”.

The findings explore cable certifier usage trends, what cable installers consider the most critical when choosing a certifier, and how the current available certification solutions perform for the end user. A need for simplicity was also expressed when it comes to setup in order to test the installation. During the research, IDEAL Networks found that technicians may make hundreds of inputs on average for setup. This includes typing the address and labels, selecting standards, moving between functions and configurations.

Cable installers on site also need to be able to accurately record the links tested using the correct naming convention to properly detail location. According to the research, the most significant improvement that customers wanted in this area was a reduction in the time spent correcting errors and adding missing details before submission for warranty for the customer.

To find out more about IDEAL Networks’ cable certifier research, download the free whitepaper. Or learn more about LanTEK IV by visiting the company’s website.