Network Service Assistant

The Network Service Assistant (NSA) by AEM is an award-winning multifunction Connectivity+ Tester designed to bridge the gap between cable qualification and full certification. It performs advanced ANSI/TIA-1152-A single-ended testing, delivering in-depth analysis of structured cabling and network integrity at a fraction of the cost of traditional certifiers. Ideal for system integrators, cable contractors, and IT professionals, the NSA combines copper, fiber, PoE, and network testing in a single, rugged handheld platform, empowering users to validate, troubleshoot, and document every link quickly and accurately.

Powered by Certi-Lite™ technology, the NSA uses single-ended testing with a passive remote, making it the perfect tool for qualifying existing structured cabling networks, moves/adds/changes (MACs), and smart building audits where manufacturer certification may not be required. It enables users to qualify copper and fiber links, analyse PoE delivery up to 90W (IEEE 802.3 af/at/bt & UPoE), and verify multi-gigabit link speeds (1G/2.5G/5G/10G) with real-world Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) testing under traffic and load conditions.

The NSA also includes comprehensive wired and wireless network connectivity tools, such as switch detail mapping, SSID and signal strength discovery, and diagnostic utilities like Traceroute and Ping for faster fault resolution.

With its modular, hot-swappable adapters, the NSA offers scalable testing capabilities — including fiber OTDR, coax, and hybrid powered fiber — ensuring future expandability without additional instruments. It’s ideal for validating existing cabling plants, troubleshooting PoE or connectivity issues, and performing quick performance audits in offices, data centres, and smart infrastructure projects where budget-friendly, standards-based qualification is required. Built with a durable, field-ready touchscreen design, intuitive UI, and seamless TestDataPro™ Cloud/PC reporting, the NSA delivers professional-grade testing efficiency in a compact, affordable, and high-performance package.

Applications

Smart Buildings & IoT Networks – Validate PoE-powered devices and ensure high-speed connectivity for automation systems.
Data Centres & Enterprise Networks – Test and qualify copper and fiber infrastructure for 10G Ethernet readiness.
CCTV & Security Systems – Verify camera connectivity, link integrity, and real power delivery over long cable runs.
Industrial & Transport Infrastructure – Test hybrid powered fiber systems and ensure network uptime in critical operations.
System Integration & Maintenance – Simplify troubleshooting, upgrades, and documentation for structured cabling installations.

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Features

Key Features:

Certi-Lite™ Qualification+ Testing: ANSI/TIA-1152-A compliant single-ended testing for CAT3–CAT6A, offering detailed Pass/Fail results and link diagnostics.
Fiber Optic Testing: Loopback optical loss and optional OTDR testing for Single mode and Multimode fibers, with voltage measurement for hybrid powered fiber systems.
PoE Validation: Real power load testing at the jack, measuring current, wattage, and voltage, with sustained load monitoring for intermittent power issues.
Multi-Gigabit Link Qualification: Verifies link speed up to 10G Ethernet using Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) testing under live load conditions.
Wired & Wireless Network Connectivity Testing: Detects switch ports, VLANs, IP devices, and Wi-Fi access points with SSID, RSSI, and roaming signal strength analysis.
Advanced Link Identification (ALI): Smart remote IDs enable numbered link mapping with Certi-Lite support and tone probe for tracing wires even in noisy environments.
TestDataPro™ Management: Cloud and PC-based software for storing, analysing, and printing Copper, Fiber, and PoE test results.
Hot-Swappable Modular Adapters: Extend capability for OTDR, Coax, Bare Wire, PoE, and Multi-Gig testing without downtime

Specification

Technical Specifications:

Test Standards Compliance & Conformity
Copper Certi-Lite Qualification+ Test	ANSI/TIA-568.2-D, ISO 11801 ANSI/TIA-1152-A
Fiber Optic Loopback Test	TIA-568.3-E and ISO/IEC 14763-3 Ed 2.1
Power Over Ethernet	IEEE 802.3 af/at/bt, UPoE
Multi-Gigabit Link Speed Testing	IEEE 802.3 up to 10GBASE-T
Wired Network Connectivity Testing	CDP, LLDP
Wireless Network Connectivity Testing	IEEE 802.11N & IEEE 802.11AC maximum wireless speed up to 300Mbps on 2.4GHz band or up to 866Mbps on 5GHz band
Network Service Assistant Platform (All Versions) Each platform in a kit comes with a Certificate of Calibration traceable to NIST.
Size	200mm X 105mm X 50mm
Display	5” TFT color touch screen, resolution 800 x 480 pixels
Battery	Li-Ion, 3.7V / 13,200 mAh, 9 hr battery life typical
Power Adapter	5V, 3A (supplied), 5-12V (supported), 2.1mm DC jack
Platform Operating System	Linux
USB Interfaces	USB A for flash drive storage, Micro USB for connecting to PC
RJ-45 Side Port	10/100/1G network connectivity test port
Test Adapter To Platform Interface	Measurement Engine 9-channel dual-ended mixed-mode RF and DC measurement engine. Industry’s highest performance patent-pending measurement architecture for data cable testing. 0.1 – 3,000 Mhz
Measurement Engine	9-channel dual-ended mixed-mode RF and DC measurement engine. Industry’s highest performance patent-pending measurement architecture for data cable testing.
Frequency Range	0.1 – 3,000 Mhz

Copper Testing (All Versions)
Measurement Time	CAT6A Certi-Lite Qualification+ auto-test: 13 seconds including Length, Delay, DC Loop Resistance, DC Resistance Unbalance P2P, IL, RL, NEXT, PSNEXT, ACRF, ACRN, PSACRN, Impedance, RL Locator TDR, NEXT Locator TDR, Shield Locator TDR
Wiremap	All possible wire connection situations identified, as long as two wires are connected end-to-end on any pins
DC Resistance	Range: 0 to 100 W Loop resistance, pair-to-pair resistance unbalance measurement meets TIA 1152A specs
Tone Generator	730Hz and 1440 Hz
Single-Ended RF Measurements IL, RL, NEXT, ACR-F	All mandatory RF measurements as per TIA and ISO/ IEC standards
Length (Propagation Delay) Measurement	Single ended test: 0 – 100m with 0.1m resolution (0 – 6,000 nsec with 1 nsec resolution) Delay skew measurement with 1 nsec resolution
Supportable Cabling	4-pair twisted pair cable Coax cable Optical cables (SM/MM pair)
TDR-RL	0-100 m (resolution: 1 m) Distance-to-fault
TDR-NEXT	0-100 m (resolution: 1 m)
Impedance	0-1000 Ω 0.1 Ω resolution in 90-110 Ω range
Power Over Ethernet
Features/Test Function	PoE source type detection, Load test up to 90W, Identification of PoE pairs, Substained load monitor
Multi-Gigabit Ethernet
Autotest Parameters	Signal to Noise Ratio at each speed across each pair, Cable Diagnostics, PoE Detection
Network Testing	Ethernet network discovery, Switch detail (Port, VLAN, Capabilities), Traceroute, Traffic generator/monitor, Ping, TCP Connect, Wi-Fi : Identify SSID’s and measure RSSI

Fiber Optic - Multimode and Singlemode Adapter - Specific Information
	Multimode AD-NSA MM-01E Adapter	Singlemode AD-NSA SM-01E Adapter
Wavelengths	850 nm, 1300 nm	1310 nm, 1550 nm
Light Source	LED	Fabry-Perot Laser
Encircled Flux	-20dBm typical	-2dBm typical
Length Measurement	Compliant to IEC-61280-1-4 and TIA52614-C-2015 as per supplier data sheet	Not applicable
Dual Ended Loss	Range: up to 2km (subject to maximum of 10dB link loss), Length measurement resolutions: 0.1m	Range: up to 20km (subject to maximum 20dB link loss), Length measurement resolution: 0.1m
Loopback Loss	Loopback loss measurement: 0 to -10dB	Loopback los loss measurement: 0 to -20dB
Fiber Optic - OTDR
Parameter	Multimode	Singlemode
Wavelength Range	850 nm +/- 10 nm, 1300 nm +35/-15 nm	1310 +/- 25 nm, 1550 +/- 30 nm
Compatible Fiber Type	50/125 μm, 62.5/125 μm for multimode	Single mode
Event Dead Zone	2.5 m typical for 850 nm, 4.5m typical for 1300 nm	0.6 m typical for 1310 nm, 0.6 m typical for 1550 nm
Attenuation Dead Zone	2.5 m typical for 850 nm, 4.5m typical for 1300 nm	3.6 m typical for 1310 nm, 3.7m typical for 1550 nm
Dynamic Range	25dB for 850 nm, 27dB for 1300 nm	29dB for 1310 nm, 27dB for 1550 nm
Max Distance Range Setting	40 km	130 km
Distance Measurement Range	9 km for 850 nm, 35 km for 1300 nm	80 km for 1310 nm, 130 km for 1550 nm
Reflectance Range	-14 dB to -57 dB for 850 nm, -14 dB to -62 dB for 1300 nm	-14 dB to -65 dB for 1310 nm, -14 dB to -65 dB for 1550 nm
Pulse Width	3, 5,10, 15,…,24995, 25000 nsec	3, 5,10, 15,…,24995, 25000 nsec

FAQ

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What is Certi-Lite™ testing?

Certi-Lite™ is AEM’s proprietary single-ended testing mode. It allows you to connect only one tester to one end of the link, while the far end uses a smart remote identifier (ALI).
It measures parameters such as:
• NEXT, Return Loss, DC Resistance, Insertion Loss
• Wiremap and Length
• Provides clear PASS/FAIL results per ANSI/TIA-1152A Qualification+ guidelines.

This significantly reduces testing time and cost for non-warranty verification projects.
How is NSA different from a full cable certifier like the TestPro CV100?

The NSA Qualification+ is a troubleshooting and verification tool that tests up to CAT6A using single-ended (Certi-Lite™) qualification — ideal for IT support and system integrators. The TestPro CV100, on the other hand, is a full cable certifier that tests up to CAT8.2 using dual-ended certification compliant with TIA/ISO standards, providing manufacturer-approved reports for warranty and installation certification.
Can NSA test Power over Ethernet (POE)

Yes. NSA includes full PoE validation and load testing.
It emulates a Powered Device (PD) and measures real power, voltage, current, and class at the outlet. It supports IEEE 802.3 af / at / bt and UPoE, and can monitor sustained PoE load to identify power dropouts or fluctuations.
What Multi-Gigabit link testing does NSA support?

NSA validates link performance for 1G / 2.5G / 5G / 10G Ethernet, using SNR (Signal-to-Noise Ratio) under load.
This helps confirm whether the installed cabling can reliably support higher-speed network upgrades.
Does NSA provide certification for manufacturer warranty programs?

No. Only TestPro CV100 or equivalent full certifiers provide dual-ended certification needed for structured cabling manufacturer warranties.
NSA provides Qualification+ (Certi-Lite) results for performance validation and documentation but not certification.
What warranty does NSA come with?

• Standard: 2 years (platform) and 1 year (accessories).
• Extended: Up to 5 years upon product registration.
• Optional AEM Extended Care Plans for damage protection and calibration support.

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