BI COMMUNICATIONS Lan Caster ProST User manual

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User Manual
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Structured Cable Tester
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SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION
SECTION 2 PRODUCT FEATURES
SECTION 3 SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 4 FIRST OPERATIONS
SECTION 5 USING THE Lancaster Pro ST
1.1 Receiving Shipment ...................................................6
2.1 Description ............................................................7
2.2 Lancaster Pro ST Features ........................................7
4.1 Preparing Lancaster Pro ST For Use ........................11
4.2 Menu Architecture ......................................................12
4.3 Selecting Language ...................................................13
4.4 Set Unit Of Measure ..................................................13
4.5 Set Time And Date .....................................................13
4.6 Select Wiring Type .....................................................13
4.7 Set Volocity Of Propogation .......................................13
4.8 Adjusting Contrast .....................................................14
4.9 Setting Auto Shutdown ..............................................14
4.10 Address Settings ........................................................14
4.11 Volocity Of Propogation .............................................15
5.1 T.N.V. (Telecom Network Voltage) .............................16
5.2 Services Detection .....................................................17
5.3 General Operation .....................................................17
5.4 Test Pass Screen .......................................................19
5.5 Test Failed Screen .....................................................20
5.5.1 Open And Short Fault ................................................20
5.5.2 Reversed And Split Pair Fault ....................................21
5.5.3 Multipul Faults ............................................................22
5.5.4 Missing Remote .........................................................22
5.6 Cable Length Measurement ......................................23
5.7 Tone Generator ..........................................................24
5.8 Backlight ............................................................24
TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 6 DOWNLOADING TO P.C.
SECTION 7 WIRING PROTOCOLS
SECTION 8 MAINTENANCE
6.1 Linking Lancaster Pro ST To PC..................................25
6.2 Selective Download ...................................................25
6.3 Full Download ............................................................25
6.4 Erasing Memory .........................................................26
TABLE OF CONTENTS

War ning
●This instrument meets the safety requirements of IEC61010-1:
1995.
●The Lancaster Pro ST is designed for use on de-energized
circuits only.
●Connection to line voltages will damage the instrument and
could be hazardous to the operator.
●This instrument is protected against connection to telecom
network voltages according to EN61326-1.
●Safety is the responsibility of the operator.
International Electrical Symbols
This symbol signifies that the instrument is protected by double or
reinforced insulation. Use only specified replacement parts when
servicing the instrument.
This symbol on the instrument indicates a WARNING and that
the operator must refer to the user manual for instructions before
operating the instrument. In this manual, the symbol preceding
instructions indicates that if the instructions are not followed, bodily
injury, installation/sample and product damage may result.
Risk of electric shock. The voltage at the parts marked with this
symbol may be dangerous.
SECTION 1-INTRODUCTION
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1.1 Receiving Your Shipment
Upon receiving your shipment, make sure that the contents are consistent
with the packing list. Notify your distributor of any missing items. If the
equipment appears to be damaged, file a claim immediately with the carrier
and notify your distributor at once, giving a detailed description of any
damage.
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2.1 Description
Features:
The Lancaster Pro ST, is a hand held structured cabling tester and trouble
shooter, designed for use on screened and unscreened cables. Fitted with
RJ45 connectors and wired to either TIA568 A/B, U.S.O.C or I.S.D.N
standards. It will store up to 1,000 test results for downloading to P.C to
produce an installation test report, showing time and date of test, wiring
standard, installed cable length, pass/fail result and location of site tested.
All test results for display textually and graphically along with cable length,
wiring standard, V.P, an outlet address and smart remote ID number,
audible pass/fail tone is emitted by the main unit with a red/green pass/fail
LED on the remote unit.
When plugged into an active port it will emit an audible tone if telephone
voltages are present on any of the pins and will identify 10 base T. Token
Ring and 100 Mbit connections and inhibit testing, in the presence of live
circuits an inbuilt tone generator can be selected for cable tracing.
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Stores up to 1,000 test results
Complete with software for download to PC and generating test
reports
Rugged case design rated to IP54
Scratch resistant front screen
128x64 Electro luminescent backlit display
Detects open circuits, shorts, crossed wires, crossed pairs, reversed
pairs, split pairs and screen faults
Measures length of all 4 pairs and indicates distance to fault
Tone generator for cable tracing
Supports up to 16 uniquely numbered smart remote units
SECTION 2-PRODUCT FEATURES
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2.2 LanCaster Features
1 RJ45 Input connector
2 Graphical L.C.D
3 Service button
4 Length test button
5 Wire map test button
6 Address settings
7 Back light button
8 Power on/off button
9 Remote ID button
10 Pass/fail test BI colour L.E.D
Buttons 3 to 6 have the following functions, when menu is selected
5-To scroll cursor arrow
3-To increment setting
4-To decrement setting
6-Return to menu
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Range: 500 ft (150m)
Accuracy: ±5%
Cable Types: UTP, STP, FTP & SSTP
Faults Indicated: Short Circuit Pair
Open Circuit Wire
Short Between Pairs
Split / Cross Pairs
Pair Reversals
Shield Continuity
Fault Location: Near End, Remote End, or distance
if midway
Wiring Schemes: TIA 568A/B, USOC & ISDN
Service Indication: Telephone, 10BaseT, 100Mbit+,
Token Ring
Voltage Warning: Warns of TNV (Telecom Network
Voltage) presence
Test Inhibit: Inhibits Testing in the presence of
live voltages
Tone Generator: Tone generator (oscillating) 810Hz - 1110Hz
Battery indicator: “Gas Gauge”Bargraph
Main Unit Display: 128 x 64 pixel Graphical LCD
Fault Display: All fault and setting info displayed
textually and graphically
Display Backlight: Electroluminescent
Remote Display: Green/Red LED
Languages: English (USA and UK), German,
French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian
SECTION 3-SPECIFICATIONS
Power Supply: 4 x 1.5V AA alkaline batteries
Auto Power Off: Selectable, disabled 1, 2, 3 minutes
or disabled
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Battery Life: Standby mode >4000hrs
Continuous testing >7.5hrs
Storage Temperature: (-4 to 158°F)-20 to 70°C
5 to 95% RH non-condensing
Operating Temperature: 32 to 112°F0 to 40°C ( )
5 to 95% RH non-condensing
Main Unit Weight: 12 oz350g ( )
Main Unit Dimensions: 6.5 x 3.5 x 1.5”)165 x 90 x 37mm (
Remote Weight: (1.5 oz)40g
Remote Dimensions: 2.5 x 2.0 x 1.0”)65 x 52 x 25mm (
Safety: IEC61010-1
EMC: EN61326-1
CE: Compliant with current EU directives
ESD: EN61000-4-2
EM: EN61000-4-3
Burst: EN61000-4-4
Conducted RF: EN61000-4-6
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SECTION 4-FIRST OPERATIONS
4.1 Prepairing Lancaster Pro ST For Use
Press button to power the tester, the following screen will be displayed
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1 Time in 24 hour clock
2 Date DAY:MONTH:YEAR
3 Wiring Configuration
4 V.P (Velocity of propogation)
5 Battery condition Indicator
6 Number of test results stored (max 1,000)
The following parameters will need to be set prior to use (refer to 4.2 for
menu locations)
1-2 The Lancaster Pro ST time and date is set at G.M.T (Grenwich
Mean Time). Prior to use the Lancaster Pro ST may need to be
reset to “local time”, during the course of the year, it will need to be
reset for day light saving
To change Time/Date see section 4.3
3 Wiring configuration see section 4.4
4 Set velocity of propogation for cable type and manufacturer see
section 4.5 and 4.11
5 Set address settings see section 4.6
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4.2 Menu Achitecture
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Type = tia568 stp
warble tone
Vp=79%
contrast
system settings
erase memory
pc link
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000
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address settings
set time
shutdown: disable
metres
eng (uk)
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000
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you are about to
erase the memory.
do you want to continue?
No yes
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000
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00000
^
selective download
full download
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address settings
92111/0004
^
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hours 18
minutes 24
day 03
month 11
year 2005
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000
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
To access level 2 menu press down
then press then release both buttons
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4.3 Set Language Menu Level 4
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minutes 24
day 03
month 11
year 2005
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Press to move to display language.
Press S or L to change between English
(UK or USA), French, German, Italian,
Spanish or Portugese. Press to return
to menu
4.4 Unit of Measure Menu Level 3
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address settings
set time
shutdown: disable
metres
eng (uk)
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Press to move to displayed unit. Press
S or L to change. Select for feet or meters,
press to return to menu
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address settings
set time
shutdown: disable
metres
eng (uk)
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4.5 Set Time and Date Menu Level 4
Press to move to desired position.
Press and to incremen or decrement.
When time and date are set correctly
press to return to menu
4.6 Set Wiring Type Menu Level 2
Press to move to type. Press or
to select type "TIA568 UTP, USOC STP,
USOC UTP, ISDN, when desired type is
displayed, press to return to menu
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warble tone
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contrast
system settings
erase memory
pc link
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4.7 Set Velocity of Propogation (VP) Menu Level 2
Press to move to V.P. Press or
to increment or decrement value
selectable between 50% and 99%, when
required value is shown. Press to
return to menu. See also section 4.11
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warble tone
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contrast
system settings
erase memory
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4.8 Adjust Contrast Menu Level 2
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contrast
system settings
erase memory
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Press to move to contrast. Press or
to increase or decrease contrast. Press
to return to menu
4.9 Set Auto Shutdown Menu Level 3
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address settings
set time
shutdown: disable
metres
eng (uk)
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Press to move to shutdown. Press
or to select between disabled 1, 3,
5 minutes. Press to return to menu
4.10 Address Settings Menu Level 4
The Lancaster Pro ST will store up to 1,000 test results, each result is
stored under a unique 9 character "address", these nine characters are
divided into two groups (-----/----). The first comprises of five characters
which may be used in a combination of alpha (A-Z) or numeric (0-9)
allowing identification of customer, building, floor, number or cabinet etc.
The last four characters are numeric only (0-9) for port identification and
will automatically increment for each test result saved. The numbering
sequence may be commenced at any number within the range 0001 to
9999. During testing the address may be amended prior to saving (see
section 5.4(5).
The saved test results may be downloaded to PC using the software
provided in selective or full download. Selective download will only
transfer to PC those results that have been identified by the first five digits
of the address. Full download will transfer to PC stored results (refer
to section 6) and section (4.10) to set address characters. Procede as
follows:
ALL
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address settings
92111/0004
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decrement and button to increment.
Press to return to menu
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4.11 Velocity of Propogation (VP)
Vp, or velocity of propogation, value are characteristic of each cable type
and brand. The Vp is used to measure the length of a cable and to measure
fault location. The more accurate the Vp, the more accurate the
measurement result will be.
The Vp figure quoted when used will show a variation in length of each pair,
this is caused by different twist ratios and conductor insulation, this
difference is known as a skew. See section 5.6
The cable manufacturer may list the Vp on their specification sheet or may
be able to provide it when asked. Sometimes this value is not readily
available, or the user may wish to determine it specifically to compensate
for each cable batch variations, or for special cable applications. This is
quite easy:
1. Take a cable sample of exact length increment (ft of m) longer than 60ft
(20m)
2. Measure the exact length of the cable using a tape measure
3. Connect one end of the cable to the Lancaster Pro ST . Leave the end
un-terminated and make sure the wires do no short to each other
4. Measure the length and adjust the Vp until the exact length is displayed
5 When the exact length is displayed, Vp is established
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5.1 TNV (Telecom Network Voltage) Testing and Warning
The Lancaster Pro ST is designed to work on non-
energized circuits only. Make sure that the circuit to
be tested is not live before mapping.
Turn the unit on and plug it into the port to be tested with a patch
cord.
If a Telecom Network Voltage is present, the unit will give a continuous
audible warning, and display the following:
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Telephone Voltage
detected on
Pin X
!!!!
NOTE: The pin on the RJ45 connection, on which the voltage is detected,
is displayed.
In the event of a TNV (Telecom Network Voltage)
Warning, the unit should immediately be discon-
nected and testing stopped, since it is not designed
for testing on live networks.
SECTION 5-USING THE LANCASTER PRO ST
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To detect an active data port, plug the unit into the port to be tested using
a short patch cable and press the button.
The display will show the type of data connection or service present from
the following list:
•Set the instrument to the desired VP and wiring scheme
(see section 4.4, 4.5, 4.11).
•Make sure no Telecom Network Voltages or other services are
detected (see 5.1).
•Attach the instrument to one end of the cable to be tested
•Attach the remote unit to the other end of the same cable
•Press the button.
5.2 Service Detection
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Token Ring 10base T
100Mbit+ No Service
Unknown Service
5.3 General Operation
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The display will briefly show the following message while testing is being
performed:
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Test in
Progress
This screen is quickly followed by the test results screen.
•Test Pass/OK Screen
•Test Failed Screen
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When testing ISDN wiring, any resistive terminators
should be switched out of the circuit or disconnected.
Failure to do so could lead to erroneous test results.
The left side of the display shows information about the test per-
formed and the status of the test result.
The first line shows the unique identity of the active remote
unit connected to the far end (in this case, ID1). There are 15
additional active remote units available as optional accessories
(ID#2 to ID#16).
The test status, PA S S is indicated on the second line. A test
PASS is confirmed by a double beep from the main unit and a
double green flash on the LED of the active remote unit.
Next, information about the test type selected, along with a mea-
sured value of the cable length, and an indication of the current
VP setting is displayed.
If a fault is found an appropriate message will be displayed,
along with a warning tone on the main unit, and a red flashing
LED on the remote unit.
ID:1
Pass
TIA568
L=103m
Vp=79%
AcceptNo Yes
A2111/0004
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2
4
5
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1
2
3
4Shows the address identification which will be stored on
acceptance.
5Gives the option of storing the results under the number shown by
pressing the button or aborting by pressing button . If is
pressed the option is given to change the address.
5.4 Test Pass/OK Screen
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5.5.1 Open and Short Fault
In the event of an fault, the following is displayed:Open
ID1
FAILED
TIA568
L=94ft
Vp=71%
45123678S
Open at remote end
Pin 7
45123678S
Notice the word FAILED under the cable ID1 and also the detailed mes-
sage at the bottom of the display.
The graphical portion of the display also shows that the fault is an open on
pin 7 at the remote end by showing a break in the line at this point.
NOTE: In the event that an open or short circuit fault occurs at
either end of a cable or link under test, the unit will show the fault
as at the near end or the remote end. These faults are the most
common and are mainly due to termination problems.
If the fault occurs some way along the cable or link under test,
then a display similar to the one shown below will occur. Notice,
that on this occasion the actual measured distance to the fault
is given.
In the event of a fault, the following is displayed:Short
ID1
FAILED
TIA568
L=94ft
Vp=71%
45123678S
Short at 36ft
Pin 1 2
45123678S
In this situation, the graphical portion of the display also shows that the fault
is a short between pins 1 and 2 and the short is drawn at an approximation
to the distance along the cable or link under test, at which it occurs.
5.5 Test Failed Screen
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