Phone Line Testing

[DTSMAN]

I have this Fluke that plugs into the wall and monitors power. Then you connect it to a computer and view information like spikes and stuff. Looks like this..

http://www.fluke.co.uk/comx/show_product.aspx?pid=5178&locale=uken&product=LOGINSTR

Is there a simple tool like this to monitor phone line connections. I have a customer that processes credit cards over phone line and things keep getting messed up after replacing modems and patch cables.

Bo

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[wires]

I don't think you will find a logging recorder like the Fluke VR101 but good troubleshooting techniques and tools can be found here: sandman.com/loop.html

I get good results from my Test-Um Ranger. If the voltage or loop current are off then it is time to check at the NID and call the phone company if it is still a problem there.

 

[pbxn]

There's another meter, a little pricy, but it does have a test for line noise. Its called a Sidekick, most telco's use those as their standard meters now.