TREND Networks has launched its TREND AnyWARE Cloud App and test management system for its VDV II Basic, Plus and Pro copper cable verifier range.

The cloud-connected verifiers will enable users to quickly, easily and accurately create and manage test reports, making them ideal for technicians working in voice, data and video applications.

“All too often, industry-leading test management capabilities are only available for users of the most complex cable testers,” TREND Networks director of product innovation Dan Barrera says.

“However, with the latest update to VDV II, we are bringing advanced reporting benefits to an affordable, entry-level wiremapper, the type of tester that the majority of installers or technicians need to have in their bag.

“By covering users from basic to pro, we’re ensuring that all users can experience the same time and cost savings, alongside the dependability and accuracy they expect from TREND Networks.”

The VDV II models connect reliably to the TREND AnyWARE Cloud App using Bluetooth, storing the test results on the user’s phone in real-time by creating a job folder in the app, connecting the tester to a cable and then sending the test results. Once these are in the app, users can then tap ‘upload’ to transfer the results to the online TREND AnyWARE Cloud test management system in seconds.

Test results can be organised and professional PDF reports can be exported.

With access to a wider range of test results from their co-workers in the field in a single web-based test management system, this seamless data transfer also benefits Project Managers by standardising their workflow and improving efficiency.

“Wiremapping and cable verification is commonplace, so we already had a great solution for that in the VDV II series,” Dan says.

“However, this game-changing update enables a large proportion of installers and technicians to depend on us to change the way they work for the better, maximising efficiencies, even on the simplest jobs.”

The highly-secure TREND AnyWARE Cloud already supports testers from TREND Networks including PoE Pro, LanTEK III/IV/IV-S cable certifiers and SignalTEK 10G bandwidth tester. The latest version also uses AnyWARE EXPLORER, offering Project Managers a file-tree navigation user interface, like those used on desktop operating systems. This makes it easier to find the specific job needed, sort results or build out subfolders to organise results by building, floor, room, rack or panel.

Installers can also add photos to test results to give project managers more accurate documentation that proves the job has been completed correctly. With faster access to test data, businesses can be confident that there are no errors in an installation before a technician leaves the site, helping to reduce the cost of callbacks down the line.