Cable Testing & Certification in Santa Cruz, CA
Ensure your copper and fiber network cabling is installed correctly and meets TIA/EIA standards. We offer complete testing and documentation services across Santa Cruz and surrounding areas.
Why Test and Certify Your Network Cabling?
Testing ensures your structured cabling infrastructure performs to spec and supports its rated speeds. Certification provides assurance for warranties, inspections, and long-term network reliability — especially in new construction or commercial retrofits.
Wikipedia references: Cable tester, OTDR, TIA/EIA-568
Copper Cable Certification (Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A)
We test and certify all twisted-pair copper cabling using calibrated Fluke DSX series testers. Reports include detailed metrics such as:
- Wiremap (pinouts and polarity)
- Length, Delay Skew, and Propagation Delay
- NEXT, PSNEXT, Return Loss
- Attenuation, ACR, and Crosstalk
- Pass/Fail Grading per TIA-568-C.2
Fiber Optic Testing & Loss Measurement
We test all multimode and single-mode fiber installations using industry-standard tools:
- OTDR Testing: For reflective events, splices, breaks, and attenuation over distance
- Power Meter & Light Source: For accurate dB loss measurement end-to-end
- Connector Inspection: With microscope-based end-face inspection
- Standards: TIA-526, ISO/IEC 14763-3
What’s Included in a Certification Package?
All installations follow national and international cabling standards, ensuring system reliability and code compliance:
- Testing of all copper and/or fiber cable runs
- PDF Report with labeled port names and test results
- Link loss budget analysis for fiber
- Cable labeling verification
- Pass/fail summary and cable map
When Certification Is Required
- New Construction or Renovation Projects
- Government or School Projects with Submittals
- Warranty Requirements (Leviton, Panduit, CommScope, etc.)
- Network Troubleshooting or Cabling Verification
- Pre-occupancy Inspections
Service Area
- Twin Lakes
- Pasatiempo
- Live Oak
- Opal Cliffs
- Soquel
- Capitola
- Scotts Valley
- Mount Hermon
- Felton
- Seacliff
- Rio Del Mar
- Aptos
- Bonny Doon
- Ben Lomond
- Lompico
- La Selva Beach
- Brookdale
- Day Valley
- Aptos Hills–Larkin Valley
- Boulder Creek
Serving Santa Cruz & Nearby Areas
We provide cable testing and certification for businesses, school districts, and public agencies across Santa Cruz — including offices, healthcare clinics, retail, and technology campuses. Visit us at 1334 Brommer St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062.
Trusted Tools & Standards
- Fluke DSX-5000/8000 Series Testers
- EXFO, AFL, or VIAVI OTDR Tools
- Standards: TIA/EIA-568, ISO/IEC 11801, BICSI Best Practices
- Cable Types: Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A, OS1, OS2, OM3, OM4
Cable Certification FAQs
How long does cable testing take?
Most testing jobs take 1–2 days depending on the number of drops and type of cabling (copper or fiber).
Can you test cable installed by another contractor?
Yes. We frequently certify third-party installations for compliance or performance verification.
Will I get a report?
Yes — we provide a full PDF report with individual cable test results, labeling, and summary grading.
Schedule Cable Certification in Santa Cruz, CA
Ensure your network wiring passes inspection and performs to spec. Contact us today to schedule cable testing and certification anywhere in Santa Cruz or surrounding areas.