Softing CableMaster PoE
Copper wiremap, length and PoE++ testing up to 90 W in one compact tester.
Handheld wiring tester with cable length measurement, tone generation and PoE++ diagnostics up to 90 W / Class 8.
What is Softing CableMaster PoE and when should you use it?
Softing CableMaster PoE is a handheld copper and PoE tester used to check wiremap, cable length and Power over Ethernet delivery. It is designed for fast field verification and PoE diagnostics, not full standards-based Cat 6A certification. It helps technicians identify wiring and power issues before deeper network testing.
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Key Features
Wiremap testing for opens, shorts, crossed wires and split pairs; Length measurement; Integrated tone generator; Colour display; Removable remote unit; PoE detection and load testing up to 90 W / Class 8; PoE class identification.
Applications
Copper cabling installation; PoE troubleshooting; Pre-certification checks; IP camera and wireless access point cabling; Port identification; Structured cabling maintenance.
Standards
Supports PoE testing up to Class 8 / 90 W as specified by Softing and cable wiremap checks for installed Ethernet cabling.
Technical Specifications
PoE: up to 90 W / Class 8; 3.5-inch colour display; Cable wiremap and length functions; Integrated tone generator; Removable remote; Dimensions: 17.5 x 8.5 x 3.8 cm; Weight with batteries: 400 g.
Variants / Configurations
Available as CableMaster PoE and CableMaster PoE Kit.
Training Available
Fibre Optics Training UK can provide practical training around Softing CableMaster PoE, including wiremap, cable length, PoE class/power checks, fault identification and when to escalate to qualification or certification testing. Training is designed to help engineers understand not only which buttons to press, but what the result means, when the test method is appropriate and when a different verification, qualification or certification tool is required.
Manufacturer-neutral training using leading industry equipment
Fibre Optics Training UK uses equipment from multiple leading manufacturers, including Fluke Networks, Softing, EXFO, VIAVI, Fujikura and INNO. Our training is manufacturer-neutral and standards-led: learners are taught the underlying test method, correct setup, result interpretation and practical workflow so they can work confidently across different platforms rather than being trained around one brand.
Downloads & Resources
Download official Softing product literature and manuals for the CableMaster PoE.
FAQs
What is Softing CableMaster PoE used for?
Softing CableMaster PoE is a handheld copper and PoE tester used to check wiremap, cable length and Power over Ethernet delivery. It is designed for fast field verification and PoE diagnostics, not full standards-based Cat 6A certification. It helps technicians identify wiring and power issues before deeper network testing.
What is the difference between verification, qualification and certification?
Verification checks basic wiring and continuity. Qualification proves whether a link can support a target network application or data rate. Certification measures the parameters required by cabling standards and produces a formal PASS/FAIL result.
How do I know whether this is the right tester for my job?
Choose the instrument based on the evidence the project requires: basic wiremap or continuity, live-network troubleshooting, Ethernet performance qualification, standards-based copper certification, Tier 1 optical loss testing or Tier 2 OTDR analysis.
How does Softing compare with Fluke Networks, TREND Networks and NetAlly?
The brands overlap in several categories but organise their portfolios differently. The right choice depends on whether you need verification, qualification, certification, fibre loss testing, OTDR analysis, PoE diagnostics or live-network troubleshooting. Compare required test standards, speeds, media, reporting workflow and support rather than brand name alone.
Can Fibre Optics Training UK help compare test equipment before purchase?
Yes. We can help identify the test method and equipment category that matches the installation standard, client requirement, network speed and reporting obligation.
Is practical training available?
Yes. Practical training is available on relevant test methods and equipment workflows, including setup, test selection, result interpretation, fault finding and reporting.
Do I need a certifier if I already have a network tester?
Not always. A network tester may be ideal for commissioning and troubleshooting, but if the contract requires standards-based cable certification you need an appropriate certifier capable of producing the required PASS/FAIL evidence.
What should I compare besides the purchase price?
Compare test scope, supported standards and speeds, copper/fibre capability, PoE support, accessories, calibration requirements, reporting software, workflow, warranty/support and the training needed to use the instrument correctly.
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