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Ethernet-APL Test Specifications
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Test Specifications
Ethernet-APL EMC Test Specification
This document specifies requirements for immunity and emissions regarding electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) for electrical equipment, operating from a supply or battery of less than 1000 V AC or 1 500 V DC for devices with Ethernet-APL interface.
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Version: 1.1
Order No.: 2.652
Language: English
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Ethernet-APL Data Test Specification
This test plan has been developed to help implementers to evaluate the functionality of the PMA, PCS, PHY Control, and Auto-Negotiation sublayer of their 10BASE-T1L products.
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Version: 1.5.7
Order No.: 2.672
Language: English
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Ethernet-APL Power Test Specification
This test plan covers requirements applicable to power source ports located on Trunk segments, source ports located on Spur segments, load ports located on Trunk segments and load ports located on Spur segments.
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Version: 1.6
Order No.: 2.682
Language: English
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Test Support Documents
Ethernet-APL Power CTS Method of Implementation
The purpose of this document is to provide a step by step guideline on how to perform compliance testing for an Ethernet-APL device’s power characteristics. It is intended to be referenced alongside the Ethernet-APL Power Test Specification.
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Version: 1.3
Order No.: 8.322
Language: English
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Ethernet-APL Data Tests Method of Implementation
The purpose of this document is to provide a step-by-step guideline on how to perform compliance testing for an Ethernet-APL device’s data characteristics. It is intended to be referenced alongside the Ethernet-APL Data Test Specification.
Version: 1.0.7
Order No.: 8.332
Language: English
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Ethernet-APL Test Equipment List
There are two Ethernet-APL test tools validated for usage in conformance testing. This document captures the required equipment supported by each test system.
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Version: 1.2
Order No.: 8.312
Language: English
Files:
| # | Date | Filename | Type | Size |
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| 14/04/2025 | APL_EMC_Test_Spec_2652_V11_Feb22.pdf | 2 MB | ||
| 14/03/2025 | APL_Data_Test_Spec_2672_V157_Jan25.pdf | 1 MB | ||
| 14/03/2025 | APL_Power_Test_Spec_2682_V16_Oct24.pdf | 2 MB | ||
| 07/04/2025 | Ethernet-APL_Power_CTS_Method_of_Implementation_8322_V13_Apr25.pdf | 2 MB | ||
| 07/04/2025 | Ethernet-APL_Data_Tests_Method_of_Implementation_8332_V107_Apr25.pdf | 5 MB | ||
| 07/04/2025 | Ethernet-APL_Equipment_List_8312_V12_Oct24.pdf | 616 KB |
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