HT QUICKLAN6050N User manual

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User manual

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Table of contents:
1.PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY MEASURES...............................................................2
1.1.Preliminary instructions........................................................................................................2
1.2.During use............................................................................................................................2
1.3.After use...............................................................................................................................2
2.GENERAL DESCRIPTION...........................................................................................3
3.PREPARATION FOR USE...........................................................................................3
3.1.Initial checks ........................................................................................................................3
3.2.Instrument power supply......................................................................................................3
3.3.Storage ................................................................................................................................3
4.NOMENCLATURE........................................................................................................4
4.1.Description of the instrument ...............................................................................................4
4.2.Description of the symbols shown on the display ................................................................4
4.3.Description of function keys.................................................................................................5
4.3.1.ON/OFF key.................................................................................................................................5
4.3.2.Arrow keys...................................................................................................................................5
4.3.3.L/W key........................................................................................................................................5
4.3.4.SET/UNIT key..............................................................................................................................5
4.3.5.TEST/ ....................................................................................................................................5
5.OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.....................................................................................6
5.1.Instrument settings...............................................................................................................6
5.1.1.Auto Power OFF function............................................................................................................6
5.1.2.Display backlight..........................................................................................................................6
5.1.3.Setting the cable type..................................................................................................................7
5.1.4.Setting cable length measuring unit............................................................................................7
5.2.Test of cable mapping with RJ45 connector........................................................................8
5.2.1.Mapping test results ....................................................................................................................9
5.2.2.Description of errors of split pairs..............................................................................................11
5.2.3.Test with more remote units......................................................................................................11
5.3.Test of cable mapping with RJ11 connector......................................................................12
5.4.Test of Coax cable mapping with F connector...................................................................13
5.5.Measurement of cable length.............................................................................................14
5.5.1.Calibration of cable length.........................................................................................................14
6.MAINTENANCE .........................................................................................................16
6.1.General information............................................................................................................16
6.2.Battery replacement...........................................................................................................16
6.3.Cleaning the instrument.....................................................................................................16
6.4.End of life...........................................................................................................................16
7.TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................17
7.1.Technical characteristics....................................................................................................17
7.2.General characteristics ......................................................................................................17
7.3.Environment.......................................................................................................................17
7.3.1.Environmental conditions for use ..............................................................................................17
7.4.Accessories........................................................................................................................17
7.4.1.Accessories provided ................................................................................................................17
7.4.2.Optional accessories.................................................................................................................17
8.SERVICE....................................................................................................................18
8.1.Warranty conditions ...........................................................................................................18
8.2.After-sales Service.............................................................................................................18

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1. PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY MEASURES
The instrument has been designed in compliance with the safety directives relevant to
electronic measuring instruments. For your safety and in order to prevent damaging the
instrument, please carefully follow the procedures described in this manual and read all
notes preceded by symbol with the utmost attention. Before and after carrying out
measurements, carefully observe the following instructions:
Do not carry out any measurement in humid environments.
Do not carry out any measurements in case gas, explosive materials or flammables are
present, or in dusty environments.
Avoid any contact with the circuit being measured if no measurements are being
carried out.
Avoid any contact with exposed metal parts, with unused measuring probes, circuits,
etc.
Do not carry out any measurement in case you find anomalies in the instrument such
as deformation, breaks, substance leaks, absence of display on the screen, etc.
1.1. PRELIMINARY INSTRUCTIONS
Before using the instrument, please carefully read this user manual.
Each instruction preceded by symbol must be carefully complied with in order to
prevent accidents or damage.
Make sure the batteries are installed correctly.
This instrument must be used only by skilled personnel capable of taking the
appropriate safety precautions.
Do not carry out any measurement under conditions outside the ranges specified in this
manual.
CAUTION
Only connect the instrument to disconnected (non-live) cables. Connection to
active telephone lines and/or data nets may damage the instrument.
1.2. DURING USE
Carefully read the following recommendations and precautions for use:
CAUTION
Should the instrument display symbol “” it is necessary to stop measuring
and replace the batteries. Never replace batteries while the instrument is
installed on the conductor.
Do not use the instrument, if damaged.
Do not use the instrument outdoors.
Do not perform any test under environmental conditions exceeding the limits indicated
in § 7.3.1.
Do not expose the instrument to water.
1.3. AFTER USE
Always switch off the instrument after use.
In case the instrument is not to be used for a long time, remove the batteries.

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2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Model QUICKLAN6050N allows carrying out tests on LAN network cable wirings,
telephone cables and coaxial cables. The instrument has the following features:
Test of wiring errors on LAN network cables with RJ45 connector in CAT5 and CAT6.
Test of wiring errors on telephone network cables with RJ11 connector.
Test of wiring errors on COAX cables with F connector.
Detection of wiring errors on UTP (unshielded) and STP (shielded) cables.
Detection of up to 4 RJ45 remote units for multiple tests.
Measurement of cable length
Display with backlight
Auto power off
3. PREPARATION FOR USE
3.1. INITIAL CHECKS
Before shipping, the instrument has been checked from an electric as well as mechanical
point of view. All possible precautions have been taken so that the instrument is delivered
undamaged.
However, we recommend generally checking the instrument in order to detect possible
damage suffered during transport. In case anomalies are found, immediately contact the
forwarding agent.
We also recommend checking that the packaging contains all components indicated in §
7.4.1. In case of discrepancy, please contact the Dealer.
In case the instrument should be returned, please follow the instructions given in § 8.
3.2. INSTRUMENT POWER SUPPLY
The instrument is supplied with 6x1.5V alkaline batteries type AAA IEC LR03, included in
the package. Should the instrument display the flat battery symbol “ ”, stop measuring
and replace the batteries (see § 6.2). Never replace batteries while the instrument is
connected to the system.
3.3. STORAGE
In order to guarantee precise measurement, after a long storage time under extreme
environmental conditions, wait for the instrument to come back to normal operating
conditions (see § 7.3).

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4. NOMENCLATURE
4.1. DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTRUMENT
CAPTION:
1. Section of input
connectors
2. LCD display
3. Arrow keys
4. ON/OFF key
5. L/W key
6. SET/UNIT key
7. TEST/ key
8. RJ11 connector
9. F connector
10.RJ45 connector
11.Remote unit #1 for
RJ45 cables
12.RJ45 connector for
remote unit
13.F connector for
remote unit
14.Remote unit #1 for
RJ11 and COAX
cables
15.RJ11 connector for
remote unit
Fig. 1: Description of the instrument
4.2. DESCRIPTION OF THE SYMBOLS SHOWN ON THE DISPLAY
CAPTION:
1. Test symbols Mapping/Length
2. Test symbols Passed, Error, Split
3. Identifier ID remote unit
4. SET symbol
5. Low battery symbol
6. Auto Power Off (APO) symbol
7. Display with indication of
measured Length and status of
cable pairs
8. Graphic LCD to display error
conditions
Fig. 2: Description of the symbols shown on the display

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4.3. DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTION KEYS
4.3.1. ON/OFF key
Press the key to switch on or off the instrument. The LCD display shows all of its
segments for a moment. The key is also used to set the instrument’s parameters (see §
5.1).
4.3.2. Arrow keys
The arrow keys , are used to set the instrument’s parameters (see § 5.1) and to
select the cable pairs for measuring length (see § 5.5).
4.3.3. L/W key
Use the L/W key to:
Go to the Mapping test screen (WIREMAP) and to the Length measuring screen
(LENGTH).
Set the length measuring unit (see § 5.1.4).
Define calibration operations of cable length (see § 5.5.1).
4.3.4. SET/UNIT key
Press the SET/UNIT key to select the current remote unit in case the test is performed with
more remote units present (see § 5.2.3). Press and hold the SET/UNIT key for 3s in order
to enter/exit the section for setting the internal parameters of the instrument and navigate
inside it (see § 5.1).
4.3.5. TEST/
Press the TEST/ key to activate a measuring test and to confirm the values of
parameters when programming the instrument (see § 5.1).

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5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
5.1. INSTRUMENT SETTINGS
5.1.1. Auto Power OFF function
1. Switch on the instrument by pressing the key.
2. Press and hold the SET/UNIT key for 3s. The screen in Fig. 3 – left side appears on the
display.
Fig. 3: Auto Power Off setting (APO)
3. Press the SET/UNIT key to activate the Auto Power Off function of the instrument. The
message “oFF” appears on the display.
4. Press the arrow keys or to activate the function. The message “On” flashes
and symbol “” appears on the display (see Fig. 3 – right side).
5. Press the TEST/ key to save setting and go back to main screen.
5.1.2. Display backlight
1. Switch on the instrument by pressing the key.
2. Press and hold the SET/UNIT key for 3s. The screen in Fig. 3 – left side appears on
the display.
3. Press the arrow keys or to go to the display’s backlight setting. The screen in
Fig. 4 – left side appears on the display.
Fig. 4: Setting display backlight
4. Press the SET/UNIT key. The message “oFF” appears on the display.
5. Press the arrow keys or to activate the function. Message “On” flashes.
6. Press the TEST/ key to save setting and go back to main screen.

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5.1.3. Setting the cable type
1. Switch on the instrument by pressing the key.
2. Press and hold the SET/UNIT key for 3s. The screen in Fig. 3 – left side appears on
the display.
3. Press the arrow keys or until you display the screen in Fig. 5 - left side
Fig. 5: Setting the cable type
4. Press the SET/UNIT key. Parameter “0” flashes on the display. This parameter allows
selecting one of the 10 numeric configurations saved by the user according to the type
and possible calibration of cable length (see § 5.5.1).
5. Press the arrow key or to select the value among the options 0 ÷ 9.
6. Press the SET/UNIT key to go to the selection of cable type. Parameter “CA5” flashes
on the display.
7. Press the arrow key or to select the cable type among the options: CA5
(CAT5), CA6 (CAT6), AJII (RJ11), COA (COAX)
8. Press the SET/UNIT key to go to the selection of cable type with RJ45 connector.
Parameter “StP” flashes on the display.
9. Press the arrow keys or to select the possible options. StP (shielded STP
cable) or UtP (unshielded UTP cable)
10.Press the TEST/ key to save all settings and go back to main screen.
5.1.4. Setting cable length measuring unit
1. Press and hold the L/W key and switch on the instrument by pressing the key. The
instrument shows the screen in Fig. 6 – left side.
Fig. 6: Setting length measuring unit
2. Press the arrow keys or to select measuring unit “Mt” (meter) or “Ft” (foot)
flashing on the display.
3. Press the TEST/ key to save setting and go back to main screen.

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5.2. TEST OF CABLE MAPPING WITH RJ45 CONNECTOR
The test allows checking the cable mapping of LAN networks, in CAT5 or CAT6, of type
UTP or STP with RJ45 connector, detecting possible wiring errors. Proceed as follows:
1. Switch on the instrument by pressing the key.
2. Select the category (CAT5 or CAT6) of the cable to be tested (see § 5.1.3).
3. Select the type (UTP, STP) of the cable to be tested (see § 5.1.3).
4. Connect the ends of the cable to be tested to the instrument’s input RJ45 connector
(see Fig. 1 – part 10) and to the remote unit #1 or, if necessary, use the patch cables
provided as shown in Fig. 7.
Fig. 7: Instrument connection through patch cables
5. Press the TEST/ key. The instrument carries out the test according to the type of
cable set, displaying the message “PASS” for a correct test or symbol “” together
with flashing pairs in case of wiring error (see § 5.2.1).
6. Press the L/W key to display cable length (see § 5.5).
CAUTION
Connection of the remote unit is necessary in order to correctly
perform the test.
Only connect the instrument to disconnected (non-live) cables.
Connection to active telephone lines or data nets may damage the
instrument.

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5.2.1. Mapping test results
Situation Description Display
Message
“PASS” on the display
Correctly performed test on
UTP cable connected to
remote unit #1
Message
“PASS” on the display
Correctly performed test on
STP cable connected to
remote unit #1
Symbol on the display
OPEN PAIR
Cables of the pair 4-5
interrupted
Symbol on the display
SHORT-CIRCUITED
CABLES
Cable 1 of the pair 1-2
short-circuited with
cable 8 of pair 7-8
Cable 3 of the pair 3-6
short-circuited with
cables 4 and 5 of pair 4-
5
Cables of the pair 4-5
short-circuited