C-Bus Network Analyser #5100NA

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    Matthew

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    Good Afternoon all
    Does anyone use this beast C-Bus Network Analyser #5100NA?

    I have one and it it still very shiney and as new, as each time I've tried to use it, it dosen't help. I had it on some C-Bus equipment I was give to appraise and I set up a little network to test.
    When I had the 5100NA attached toolkit scan would hang and not respond. I looked at the traffic in c-gate and it was continually re-trying to send information as something had failed. When I removed the 5100NA and forced toolkit to close and then restarted, it scanned like it should.
    I am wondering if it is actually faulty from new:eek:

    It also came with a red alligator clip cover on the black lead and the black alligator clip cover on the red lead......

    Anyone else's experience?
     
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    5100na

    Hello Matthew.

    I had one years ago and found it to be highly inconsistent.
    Best bet is get yourself an oscilloscope and have a play. Dontronics do one for around $300.00 (I'm onto my second one in six years) and I've got another on order from Adafruit.

    Mark

    PS: I don't work for either, just play with their toys...
     
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    Hi


    Hi..
    As my experience .. 5100na only usefull when you have a big network at large area or building..
    We do test with 5100 NA to check cable conection at all area, the simply way and fast, we can find the latest cable have good communication with panel.

    Happy sharing

    Rgds
    Vincent
     
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