Hobbes LANtest Pro 256652A User manual

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Hobbes LANtest Pro™
Remote Network Cable Tester
@ Copyright Hobbes GmbH
User Manual
(This manual covers the following models)
256652A LANtest Pro (previous 256652LB)
256652AT LANtest Pro with tone generator
256652A/IDT LANtest Pro and 4 remote IDs
256652A/TK LANtest Pro with 256712A Probe
256652A/TFK LANtest Pro with 256712F Probe
Hobbes GmbH Europa Distribution
Willhoop 3
22453 Hamburg
Germany
July 2007/D
Http://www.hobbes-europe.com Changes and Mistakes may occur!
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Hobbes LANtest Pro™
Remote Network Cable Tester
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Introduction 3
Package contents 3
LANtest Pro Features 3
LANtest Pro Specifications 4
LANtest Pro Cable test operation 5
LANtest Pro Remote ID Operation 6
Probe Features 6
Probe Specifications 6
Probe Operation 7
Product Profile 7
Fault Status 12
Warning 13
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Hobbes LANtest Pro™
Remote Network Cable Tester
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Hobbes LANtest Pro™ network
cable tester series! The Hobbes LANtest Pro™ is a small hand-held cable
tester, which enables network professionals to quickly and easily verify the
integrity of Ethernet twisted pair cables. In one step, the Hobbes LANtest
Pro™ will test twisted pair cables for open pairs, shorted pairs, reversed
pairs, crossed pairs and split pairs. Just push the TEST button, and the
Hobbes LANtest Pro™ will automatically scan for any existing faults in your
cable. The specially designed remote terminator is provided for one-
person testing of installed cables. The tone generator function can be used
to send a signal through your installed cables which can be traced with the
Probe or any cable tracer in the market.
Package Contents
Item Number Remotes Manual
Soft carry
case Probe Probe with
filter
256652A 1 Y Y N N
256652AT 1 Y Y N N
256652A/IDT 4 Y Y N N
256652A/TK 1 Y Y Y N
256652A/TFK 1 Y Y Y Y
For 256652A/IDT & 256652AT Users can buy 256712A or 256712F to upgrade the tone
function
Hobbes LANtest Pro™ Features
•Tests for wiring faults of open, short, reversed, crossed and split
pairs
•Split pair fault detection at a minimum 40cm cable length
•Testing of twisted pair cables to over 450ft
•Tone generator for tracing installed cables and locating faults
(available on models 256652A/LBT, 256652A/TK, 256652A/TFK and
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Remote Network Cable Tester
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256652A/IDT)
•Identification of up to 4 remote termination units (available on
model 256652A/IDT)
•Verification of shield integrity
•Cross talk detection in excess of 3dB + 0.3dB at 3.5Mhz between
any two pairs
•Specially designed remote unit that enables one person to test
installed cables
•Easy to read fault display and high speed testing
•Debug mode for detailed fault identification results
•Auto sleep mode and power off switch to decrease power
consumption
Hobbes LANtest Pro™ Specifications
•Connectors
Hobbes LANtest Pro™ Main Unit – RJ45 jack
Remote Unit – RJ45 jack
•Pairs tested
1/2, 3/6, 4/5, 7/8 and shield
•LED display
Horizontal: 5 Green LEDs for pair and shield display
(1-2, 3-6, 4-5, 7-8 and shield)
TONE G. LED (for models 256652AT, 256652A/TK, 256652A/TFK
and 256652A/IDT)
Vertical: 5 Red LEDs for fault display and #ID display
(OPEN, SHORT, REVERSED, MISWIRE, SPLIT PAIRS and LOW BATTERY)
For 256652A/IDT the fault display shares with the #ID display (#1,
#2, #3, #4)
•Cable test length limit: Min: 0.4m, Max: Over 200m
•Power: Alkaline 1.5V AAA battery * 4 (optional)
•Remote identifier: No battery required
•Dimensions: 125 x 52 x 30 mm (L x W x H)
•Low battery indicator
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Remote Network Cable Tester
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Hobbes LANtest Pro™ Cable Test Operation
1. Select “Cable” position on the toggle switch.
2. Plug one end of the subject cable into the RJ45 jack on the master
unit and the other end into the RJ45 jack on the remote terminator.
Note: The remote terminator can be slipped and locked into the
master unit for convenient testing of patch cables.
3. Push the test button and check the results:
First, check the 5 horizontally aligned green LED indicators (1-2, 3-
6, 4-5, 7-8, SHIELD) for integrity status:
Solid light: pair is OK
Flashing light: pair is faulty
No light: open pair
a. Simultaneously, check the 5 vertically aligned LED indicators
(SHORT, REVERSED, MISWIRE, SPLIT PAIRS) for the wiring faults.
b. For more detailed information about what faults are occurring in
which pairs, hold the TEST button for 2 seconds to activate
“Debug mode.” The tester will test each pair one by one, pausing
briefly on each pair, and display the corresponding fault status.
Hobbes LANtest Pro™ Tone Generator Operation (only available
on models 256652AT, 256652A/TK, 256652A/TFK and
256652A/IDT):
1. Slide the toggle switch on the Hobbes LANtest Pro™ to the “Tone”
position
2. Quickly press the TEST button once for continuous tone mode, or
hold down for two full seconds for warble tone mode. To change
modes, switch tester off and restart.
3. Using switch on side of Probe, select “speaker mode,” “LED mode” or
“speaker & LED mode.”
4. Use the Probe or any cable tracer to trace the subject wire.
Reception of tone will be loudest (amplifier) or brightest (LED) on
5. The subject wire.
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Hobbes LANtest Pro™ Remote ID Operation
(available on model 256656A/IDT)
1. Select “Cable” position on the toggle switch.
2. Plug one end of the subject cable into the RJ45 jack on the
master unit and the other end into the RJ45 jack on the
remote terminator.
3. Press the TEST button. One of the ID LED’s will flash three
times. This indicates the number of the remote identification
unit attached to the far end of the subject cable. The tester
will then automatically continue with the same cable test
procedure as the standard Hobbes LANtest Pro™.
Probe Features
•Special inductive plastic tip which prevents accidental shorts
(possible with copper-tip tracers) when using near high voltage
devices
•Traces and identifies wires or cable in a bundle or group without
damaging cable insulation
•Adjustable volume level for various work environments
•Both amplifier and LED for loud or dark work environments
•Can work with any existing tone generator in the market
Probe Specifications
•Pen-style casing
•Special inductive plastic tip
•One push-button TRACE switch
•One battery low LED indicator
•One amplifier and one LED for signal detection
•One rotary volume level switch
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Remote Network Cable Tester
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Probe Operation
1. With the toggle switch on the side of the Probe unit, select the
mode of operation:
▫S & L: Speaker amplifier and LED tracing mode
▫Sp.: Speaker only tracing mode
▫L: LED only tracing mode
2. Press and hold the TRACE button while approaching the
subject cable. The intensity of the tone signal will increase as
the Probe approaches the cable.
Product Profile
256652A (previous 256652/LB)
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Remote Network Cable Tester
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256652AT (with tone generator model, previous 256652A/LBT)
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Remote Network Cable Tester
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256652A/IDT Hobbes LANtest Pro™ with tone generator and 4 remote
IDs
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Hobbes LANtest Pro™
Remote Network Cable Tester
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256652A/TK: 256652AT with 256712A Probe
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Hobbes LANtest Pro™
Remote Network Cable Tester
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256652A/TFK: 256652AT with 256712F Probe with Filter
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Remote Network Cable Tester
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Fault Status
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Remote Network Cable Tester
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Warning
1.Do not connect Hobbes LANtest Pro™ to a live circuit as it may
damage the tester and interfere with a live network.
2.Testing in a high frequency activated area may cause the tester to
give inaccurate readings.
3.Do not drop or get the tester wet as it may cause internal damage.
4.Do not place the tester in areas of high humidity or direct sunlight.
5.Do not open the tester or attempt to repair in case of malfunction.
Please send it back to your distributor for repair or replacement.
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