Cable Testing
Copper testing with a CableAnalyzer and bidirectional OTDR fibre testing - comprehensive test reports, pass/fail analysis, and remediation services.
Professional Cable Testing
Cable testing is not optional - it is the final verification that your cabling investment will perform as designed. Without proper testing, latent defects like split pairs, excessive crosstalk, or poor terminations can cause intermittent failures that are extremely difficult and expensive to diagnose after equipment is deployed.
Cable Weave Inc. uses CableAnalyzer equipment for copper testing and OTDR equipment for fibre testing. Every cable run is tested with full Permanent Link or Channel test configurations.
Our testing service includes complete digital test reports in PDF and CSV formats, pass/fail summaries, and detailed analysis of any marginal or failing results. For cables that do not meet specifications, we provide remediation services - re-termination, replacement, or pathway correction - until every run passes.
Testing Process & Equipment
All testing follows commercial best practice. Copper testing includes wiremap, length, insertion loss, NEXT, PS-NEXT, ACR-N, ACR-F, PS-ACR-F, return loss, and propagation delay measurements. Fibre testing includes bidirectional OTDR traces at 850/1300 nm (multi-mode) or 1310/1550 nm (single-mode), plus insertion loss testing with an optical power meter. All test equipment is factory-calibrated annually and calibration certificates are available on request.
Testing Services We Provide
Copper Testing
Full Permanent Link and Channel testing on Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A, and Cat7 installations using a CableAnalyzer with wiremap, NEXT, insertion loss, and return loss measurements.
Fibre OTDR Testing
Bidirectional OTDR testing at dual wavelengths for single-mode and multi-mode fibre. Complete trace analysis including splice loss, connector loss, and reflectance measurements.
Test Reporting
Digital test reports in PDF and CSV formats with per-port pass/fail results, summary dashboards, and detailed parameter analysis. Reports are organized for easy review and archival.
Remediation Services
For any cable that fails, we diagnose the root cause and perform remediation - re-termination, connector replacement, or cable re-pull - until every run passes.
Our 4-Step Process
Site Survey
Walk the space, identify pathways, obstructions, and fire-rated barriers, and confirm drop locations with the end-user - not just the floor plan.
Engineered Design
Drop schedule, rack elevations, pathway routing, TR/IDF layouts, bill of materials, and a drawing set your GC and electrician can build against.
Coordination
Align with electrical, mechanical, ceiling, and drywall trades so cable pulls happen in the right sequence - before ceilings close and after power is safe.
Rough-In
Pull, route, and support cable in open ceilings and walls. All cables bundled, fire-stopped at penetrations, J-hooks or cable tray - never on ceiling tile.
Termination & Dress
Punch down to patch panels and outlets, label clearly, dress racks, and lace cable bundles.
Test & Certify
Every link tested with Fluke DSX. Failures re-terminated or re-pulled until the entire plant passes.
As-Built Hand-Over
Floor plans with outlet IDs, rack elevations, test result PDFs, warranty registration, and a close-out package your IT team can actually use.
Project Gallery
Real installations from our team across Canada.
Why Choose Cable Weave for Testing
Every project is designed for performance, documented for clarity, and installed to last.
Test-Grade Equipment
Fluke DSX-8000 for copper and EXFO/VIAVI OTDR for fibre - factory calibrated annually with calibration documentation available on request.
Complete Digital Reports
PDF and CSV test reports organized by floor, zone, or rack - ready for review and archival.
Remediation Included
We do not just report failures - we fix them. Re-termination, connector replacement, or cable re-pull until every run passes.
Fast Turnaround
High-volume testing capability - we can test hundreds of cable runs per day with same-day or next-day report delivery.
Quality Verified
Test results that meet or exceed manufacturer performance requirements for Panduit, CommScope, Belden, and other major vendors.
Third-Party Verification
Independent testing services for installations performed by other contractors - objective, unbiased test results.
Need Your Cabling Tested & Documented?
Our testing team is ready to verify your infrastructure - contact us for a free quote.