Low Voltage Testing
Verification testing of copper cabling and connected devices — continuity, wire map, length, and PoE checks that confirm each link works before turn-up, then documented per run.
We verify that installed low-voltage links are wired correctly and ready to carry service. Testing covers continuity and wire map (opens, shorts, split pairs, reversals), length, and link-speed and PoE confirmation at the device where applicable, so cameras, APs, phones, and POS gear come up clean. This is functional verification for turn-up and troubleshooting, distinct from full ANSI/TIA-568 certification when that's required. We tag each result to the cable schedule and outlet labels, flag and repair anything that fails, and re-test. You receive a per-run test record so handover and any future fault isolation start from a known-good baseline.
What's included
- Continuity and wire-map testing (opens, shorts, split pairs, reversals)
- Length verification against the 100-meter channel limit
- Link-speed and PoE confirmation at the device port where applicable
- Toning and tracing to confirm each run maps to its labeled port
- Fault isolation, repair, and re-test of any failing link
- Results tagged to the cable schedule and outlet/port labels
Deliverables
- Per-run test record (wire map, length, PoE/link status)
- List of faults found and repairs performed
- Turn-up sign-off confirming each tested link is ready for service
Frequently asked
Is testing enough, or do we need certification?
Testing confirms each link is wired correctly and functional for turn-up and is ideal for verifying an existing plant or troubleshooting. If you need proof of category performance or a manufacturer system warranty, that requires full ANSI/TIA-568 certification, which we also provide.
Can you test cabling installed by another contractor?
Yes. We commonly test and document inherited or undocumented plants, tone and trace runs to rebuild the labeling, and isolate faults. You get a per-run baseline so future moves, adds, and changes start from known-good documentation.
Do you confirm PoE devices actually power up?
Yes. Where the run feeds a PoE device, we confirm the port links at the expected speed and that the device draws power, so cameras, access points, and phones come up at turn-up rather than failing after install.