Ideal Networks SecuriTEST IP CCTV tester

Ideal Networks SecuriTEST IP tester allows technicians to install, test, troubleshoot and document IP/digital, HD coax and analog CCTV camera systems with a single tester.

Its 7″, high-res touchscreen and simple-to-use functions ensure just one tester is needed, even on complex installations. For instance, the tester IP can be connected quickly and easily to any IP or analog camera via in-built RJ45, Wi-Fi and BNC ports.

In addition, the self-contained tester can supply power to cameras via PoE (Power over Ethernet) or standard 12 VDC power using its internal Li-ion battery. The long-life battery provides up to 10 h continuous usage, but technicians can also pass PoE directly from the switch on an active network to a connected camera, reducing battery consumption. Regardless, the handheld tester removes the need to use external power adapters and injectors. As well as saving space in a technician’s kit bag, this, coupled with one-handed operation and a customisable shortcut menu, makes it easier to work on lifts and ladders.

The tester offers automated camera connectivity via the QuickIP function. This allows even novice technicians to connect and configure IP cameras as quickly and easily as their analog counterparts. Using the ONVIF protocol, the tester can connect to cameras from virtually every manufacturer without the need for proprietary software for each vendor.

The tester includes a number of other advanced reporting tools to enable installers and technicians to document performance.  Detailed, automated reports can be sent directly from the jobsite, allowing projects to be completed more quickly. Using the built-in Wi-Fi and web browser on the intuitive tester, reports can be sent straight from the tester using email or file-sharing services. The tester can also be used with screen-mirroring, allowing others to view the screen on SecuriTEST IP in real time using their own mobile devices.

Cable tracing, length, wiremap and quality testing is possible for twisted pair cabling to help determine and pinpoint common cabling faults. For example, with cameras frequently installed in outdoor locations, water ingress into the cable from poorly sealed enclosures can be detected.