IDEAL INDUSTRIES LANTEK 6 Basic User manual

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LANTEKTM CABLE TESTER USER’S GUIDE
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Manual Part No. 6510-00-5000 Rev. F
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IDEAL INDUSTRIES warrants that all LANTEK Products manufactured or procured by
IDEAL INDUSTRIES conform to IDEAL INDUSTRIES’ published specifications and are
free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the
date of delivery to the original Buyer, when used under normal operating conditions
and within the service conditions for which they are designed. This warranty is not
transferable and does not apply to used or demonstration products.
The obligation of IDEAL INDUSTRIES arising from a Warranty claim shall be limited to
repairing, or at its option, replacing without charge, any assembly or component
(except batteries and cable adapters), which in IDEAL INDUSTRIES’ sole opinion
proves to be defective within the scope of the Warranty. In the event Ideal Industries
is not able to modify, repair or replace nonconforming defective parts or components
to a condition as warranted within a reasonable time after receipt thereof, Buyers shall
receive credit in the amount of the original invoiced price of the product.
IDEAL INDUSTRIES must be notified in writing of the defect or nonconformity within
the Warranty period and the affected Product returned to IDEAL INDUSTRIES’ factory,
designated Service Provider, or Authorized Service Center within thirty (30) days after
discovery of such defect or nonconformity. Buyer shall prepay shipping charges and
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IDEAL INDUSTRIES recommends that the user review all of the information in
Appendix A, SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, prior to using the LANTEK tester.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
OPERATIONAL NOTES,CAUTIONS,AND WARNINGS................................................................VII
TYPOGRAPHICAL CONVENTIONS.......................................................................................VII
CHAPTER 1 YOUR CABLE TESTER............................................................... 1-1
PRODUCT FEATURES ................................................................................................. 1-1
PRODUCT AND PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS................................................................... 1-2
Product Specifications ........................................................................................ 1-2
Performance Specifications ................................................................................. 1-3
THE DISPLAY HANDSET (DH) ...................................................................................... 1-5
Display Controls, Indicators and Interface............................................................. 1-5
1/4 VGA Front Panel .......................................................................................... 1-7
Hard and Soft Keys............................................................................................ 1-8
THE REMOTE HANDSET (RH)....................................................................................... 1-9
Display, Controls, Indicators and Interface.......................................................... 1-10
POWER MANAGEMENT.............................................................................................. 1-11
Operating the DH and RH From AC Power ........................................................... 1-11
Battery Charging............................................................................................. 1-11
OVERVIEW OF LINK TESTING AND REQUIREMENTS ............................................................. 1-12
Permanent Link Test Setup ............................................................................... 1-12
Channel Link Test Setup................................................................................... 1-12
CHAPTER 2 CABLE SETUP PROCEDURES.................................................... 2-1
SETTING PREFERENCES .............................................................................................. 2-1
User Information............................................................................................... 2-1
Autotest Preferences.......................................................................................... 2-2
Contrast........................................................................................................... 2-3
Timeout Options................................................................................................ 2-4
Measurement Units............................................................................................ 2-4
Baud Rate ........................................................................................................ 2-5
Talkset............................................................................................................. 2-5
Date and Time .................................................................................................. 2-6
Language......................................................................................................... 2-7
Restore Defaults................................................................................................ 2-7
Pack Memory.................................................................................................... 2-8
Clear Memory ................................................................................................... 2-8
Select Save Media ............................................................................................. 2-9
Wiremap Color Scheme...................................................................................... 2-9
Temperature................................................................................................... 2-10
CABLE ID/AUTO AND 606 INCREMENT OPTIONS............................................................... 2-10
Simple ID....................................................................................................... 2-10
Standard Cable ID........................................................................................... 2-11
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Setting LANTEK to TIA/EIA 606-A Standards Format............................................. 2-13
DUALMODE......................................................................................................... 2-14
Performing in DUALmode: ................................................................................ 2-15
OTHER OPERATIONS ............................................................................................... 2-16
Changing Default NVP Value of a Cable............................................................... 2-16
Changing the Default Reference Temperature (Tref) Value...................................... 2-16
Custom Cable Settings and Parameters .............................................................. 2-17
TONE GENERATOR.................................................................................................. 2-19
Activating the Tone Generator Using the DH........................................................ 2-19
Activating the Tone Generator Using the RH........................................................ 2-20
CHAPTER 3 STRUCTURED CABLE FIELD CALIBRATION AND TESTING ....... 3-1
FIELD CALIBRATION –CAT3/5E/6/6A AND CLASS C/D/E/EA/F/FA (TERA AND EC 7) ................. 3-1
FIELD CALIBRATION -GG45 ....................................................................................... 3-2
GG45 – Troubleshooting..................................................................................... 3-4
Testing a GG45 Cabling System........................................................................... 3-4
FIELD CALIBRATION -PATCHCORD TESTING ...................................................................... 3-5
FIELD CALIBRATION -BLOCK TESTING 66/110/BIX.......................................................... 3-6
AUTOTEST AND SINGLE TEST FOR STRUCTURED CABLE.......................................................... 3-8
Autotest Suite Overview..................................................................................... 3-8
Test Setup...................................................................................................... 3-11
Test Sequence ................................................................................................ 3-12
Setting Autotest Preferences............................................................................. 3-12
Running Autotest and Understanding Results....................................................... 3-12
Interpreting Autotest Results ............................................................................ 3-13
Warning Screens............................................................................................. 3-14
Using Jobs to Store Test Results........................................................................ 3-15
Saving Current Autotest Results ........................................................................ 3-15
Viewing or Deleting Stored Autotest Results........................................................ 3-16
Autotest Graphs.............................................................................................. 3-17
ANALYZE TESTING FOR STRUCTURED CABLE .................................................................... 3-20
Analyze Single Test Mode Overview ................................................................... 3-20
Analyze Test Setup.......................................................................................... 3-32
Analyze Test Sequence..................................................................................... 3-33
Running a Single Test ...................................................................................... 3-33
Interpreting Analyze Test Results ...................................................................... 3-34
TROUBLESHOOTING TOOLS:TDR................................................................................ 3-35
How TDR Works .............................................................................................. 3-35
How to Perform a TDR Test............................................................................... 3-35
The TDR Plot................................................................................................... 3-36
Viewing TDR Results........................................................................................ 3-37
Interpreting TDR Results .................................................................................. 3-37
Evaluating a TDR Graph ................................................................................... 3-37
Storing, Retrieving, and Deleting TDR Results...................................................... 3-38
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TROUBLESHOOTING 10/100/1000 BASE-T ................................................................... 3-39
CHAPTER 4 COAX CABLE FIELD CALIBRATION AND TESTING.................... 4-1
UNDERSTANDING COAX CABLE .................................................................................... 4-1
COAX STANDARDS .................................................................................................. 4-1
COAX AUTOTEST SUITE............................................................................................. 4-2
COAX FIELD CALIBRATION AND TESTING PROCEDURE .......................................................... 4-2
TROUBLESHOOTING COAX CABLING............................................................................... 4-4
CHAPTER 5 FIBER OPTICS CABLE FIELD CALIBRATION AND TESTING
(FIBERTEKTM)............................................................................................ 5-1
SETTING AUTOTEST PREFERENCES ................................................................................. 5-1
Specifying a Module (Fiber Type)......................................................................... 5-1
FIELD CALIBRATION (GENERAL).................................................................................... 5-3
PERFORMING A FIELD CALIBRATION................................................................................ 5-4
AUTOTEST CONFIGURATION......................................................................................... 5-4
Method ‘A’........................................................................................................ 5-5
Method ‘A’ Alternate .......................................................................................... 5-6
PERFORMING A FIBER AUTOTEST ................................................................................... 5-7
Setup & Calibration for Loopback Testing (Single Handset)...................................... 5-7
Loopback Testing .............................................................................................. 5-8
Length Test (Dual Handset) ................................................................................ 5-9
Dual Wavelength Attenuation Test Setup ............................................................ 5-10
Dual Wavelength Attenuation Testing................................................................. 5-10
TESTING WITH FIBER STANDARDS ............................................................................... 5-11
INTERPRETING AUTOTEST RESULTS FOR FIBER OPTICS ....................................................... 5-12
Pass/Fail Reporting.......................................................................................... 5-12
Saving Current Autotest Results ........................................................................ 5-12
Manually Saving Autotest Results (AutoSave Disabled) ......................................... 5-12
Manipulating Job Folders .................................................................................. 5-12
Viewing Result Details...................................................................................... 5-13
MEASURING RETURN LOSS........................................................................................ 5-13
CHAPTER 6 FIBER OPTICS DIAGNOSTICS (TRACETEKTM)........................... 6-1
TRACETEK VS.OTDR ............................................................................................. 6-1
OTDR Operating Principles.................................................................................. 6-1
TRACETEK OPERATING PRINCIPLES .............................................................................. 6-3
USING TRACETEK .................................................................................................. 6-3
High Resolution................................................................................................. 6-4
Medium (Med) Resolution ................................................................................... 6-4
Low Resolution.................................................................................................. 6-4
TRACETEK OVERVIEW................................................................................................ 6-4
TRACETEK DISPLAY ................................................................................................ 6-5
TESTING WITH TRACETEK......................................................................................... 6-8
SAVING TRACETEK RESULTS...................................................................................... 6-9
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TROUBLESHOOTING WITH TRACETEK .......................................................................... 6-10
Q&A: IDENTIFYING TRACETEK CONFIGURATION PROBLEMS................................................ 6-11
CHAPTER 7 LANTEK REPORTER SOFTWARE............................................... 7-1
SYSTEM REQUIREMENT .............................................................................................. 7-1
LANTEK REPORTER INSTALLATION AND START-UP........................................................... 7-1
LANTEK Reporter Upgrades................................................................................. 7-1
Installation Procedure ........................................................................................ 7-1
Starting the LANTEK Reporter Program................................................................. 7-2
TESTER-TO-PC CONNECTIVITY ..................................................................................... 7-2
PC Cables......................................................................................................... 7-2
Establishing a Connection................................................................................... 7-3
LANTEK REPORTER USER INTERFACE .......................................................................... 7-5
The Menu Bar ................................................................................................... 7-5
The Status Bar................................................................................................ 7-10
The Toolbar.................................................................................................... 7-10
The Right Mouse Button ................................................................................... 7-10
LANTEK REPORTER HELP SYSTEM OVERVIEW............................................................... 7-11
Help Topics Option........................................................................................... 7-11
Help Topics Screen .......................................................................................... 7-11
Using Help Screen ........................................................................................... 7-12
About LANTEK Reporter Screen ......................................................................... 7-12
UPLOADING DH TESTS TO THE PC............................................................................... 7-12
Upload procedure............................................................................................ 7-12
WORKING WITH THE DATABASE .................................................................................. 7-14
Creating a New Database ................................................................................. 7-15
Opening an Existing Database........................................................................... 7-15
WORKING AT THE JOB LEVEL...................................................................................... 7-16
Navigating the Job Tree.................................................................................... 7-16
Adding a Job................................................................................................... 7-16
Editing a Job................................................................................................... 7-17
Adding or Editing Customer Details .................................................................... 7-18
Adding or Changing the Test Set Operator Name ................................................. 7-19
Finding a Job or Test........................................................................................ 7-19
WORKING AT THE TEST LEVEL .................................................................................... 7-20
Displaying the Test Grid ................................................................................... 7-20
Viewing Test Details......................................................................................... 7-20
Moving Tests Between Jobs............................................................................... 7-23
Editing Tests................................................................................................... 7-24
Sorting the Tests............................................................................................. 7-24
BACKING UP AND RESTORING A DATABASE ..................................................................... 7-25
Backing Up a Database .................................................................................... 7-25
Restoring a Database....................................................................................... 7-25
PRODUCING AND PRINTING A REPORT ........................................................................... 7-26
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Headers and Footers Command......................................................................... 7-26
Print Command............................................................................................... 7-27
APPENDIX A SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................................................... A-1
HANDLE BATTERY PACKS WITH CARE..............................................................................A-1
STATEMENT OF LIABILITY............................................................................................A-1
ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT .......................................................................................A-2
IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION.................................................................................... A-2
APPENDIX B CUSTOMER SUPPORT............................................................ B-1
CUSTOMER SERVICE .................................................................................................B-1
Technical Assistance ..........................................................................................B-1
Service in the USA.............................................................................................B-1
Service Outside the USA.....................................................................................B-1
WEB SERVICES .......................................................................................................B-3
APPENDIX C FIBER OPTIC CABLING STANDARDS & APPLICATION
REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................ C-1
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1-1: LANTEK Product Features.......................................................................... 1-1
Table 1-2: LANTEK Performance Specification ............................................................. 1-3
Table 1-3: FIBERTEK Performance Specification .......................................................... 1-3
Table 1-4: TRACETEK Performance Specification.......................................................... 1-4
Table 1-5: Display Handset (DH) Keys, LCD, and Connectors ........................................ 1-5
Table 1-6: Ready Screen Indicators........................................................................... 1-7
Table 1-7: Soft Key Descriptions ............................................................................... 1-8
Table 1-8: Remote Handset (RH) Keys, LED, and Connectors ...................................... 1-10
Table 2-1: Autotest Preference Options...................................................................... 2-2
Table 2-2: Single ID Counting Examples................................................................... 2-12
Table 2-3: Double ID Counting Examples ................................................................. 2-12
Table 2-4: Custom Cable Parameter Options............................................................. 2-18
Table 3-1: Preset Autotest Suites Available for Specific Cable Types............................... 3-9
Table 3-2: Test Result Symbols............................................................................... 3-13
Table 3-3: Job Options .......................................................................................... 3-16
Table 3-4: Test Options ......................................................................................... 3-17
Table 3-5: Autotest Graph View Layout and Controls.................................................. 3-19
Table 3-6: TDR Graphical Plot Layout and Controls .................................................... 3-36
Table 6-1: Resolution Settings and Recommendations.................................................. 6-4
Table 6-2: Key Elements of the TRACETEK Display....................................................... 6-5
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OPERATIONAL NOTES, CAUTIONS, AND WARNINGS
The following symbols are used in this manual to indicate that the user should use
particular caution in order to prevent personal injury or damage to the tester or the
system under test.
Exercise caution when you see this symbol. It indicates actions that could be
harmful to the user or to the equipment.
Exercise extreme caution when you see this symbol. It indicates potentially
lethal voltages.
TYPOGRAPHICAL CONVENTIONS
Boldface Refers to the name of a button on the keypad or screen. For example,
the Enter key will be referred to as Enter.
Italics Refers to a section, heading, or title within this manual.
Quotation marks Identifies a “Screen Message”.
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CHAPTER 1
YOUR CABLE TESTER
PRODUCT FEATURES
Table 1-1: LANTEK Product Features
FEATURES LANTEK 6 Basic LANTEK 6A Premium LANTEK 7G Premium
Frequency Range 350 MHz 500 MHz 1 GHz
3
Supports CAT 7 & ISO F Upgradeable Upgradeable
Supports CAT 6a Upgradeable 33
Supports CAT 6/5e/3 and ISO –E/D/C 333
Accuracy Level III/IIIe (Draft)/IV
(LANTEK 6/6A/7G) ETL ETL ETL
Support DUALmode Testing to save time 333
Test with Patchcords to save money 333
CAT 6 Test Storage with graphs 500 500 500
Expansion Slots 2 PCMCIA 2 PCMCIA 2 PCMCIA
Standard External Compact Flash Memory Option 64 MB 64 MB
USB/Serial Port 333
Copper TDR Trace 333
Fiber Loss Measurement (FIBERTEK) Option Option Option
Fiber Distance to Event (TRACETEK) Option Option Option
Talk over Fiber & Copper (Full Duplex) 333
Display Screen on Remote 333
Troubleshooting Tone Generator on Near
End and Remote 333
External Rapid Battery Charger & Extra
Batteries Option 33
1-1
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PRODUCT AND PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
The LANTEK family of LAN cable certification testers is designed to test and measure
twisted pair, coaxial and fiber-optic cable used for high-speed data communications
networks. The following tables describes the LANTEK product specification as well as
the LANTEK, FIBERTEK, and TRACETEK performance specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Standard Test Compliance
ANSI/TIA/EIA 568B, CAT 6A(Draft)/6/5e/3, ISO-F/E/D/C, AS/NZS 3080, IEEE 802.3
Ethernet, EN50173 – F/E/D/C
Cable Types
UTP/ScTP/FTP CAT 3/5e/6/7; IBM STP Type 1, 2, 6 Coax, 110/66/210 Block
Dimensions (Display and Remote)
10.1” x 5.0” x 2.3”
256mm x 127mm x58mm
Weight
Display 2.3 lb (1050g)
Remote 2.0 lb (914g)
Battery 1.2 lb (548g)
Battery Packs
NiMH (Rechargeable)
Typical Operating Life (Battery)
8 hours
Maximum Operating Temperature
0oC to 50oC
Maximum Storage Temperature
-20oC to +70oC
Humidity
5 to 90% noncondensing
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PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Table 1-2: LANTEK Performance Specification
LANTEKTM Range Resolution Accuracy
Length (50-100μcable) 0-2000 ft 1 ft/0.1 m +(3% + 3 ft)
Delay 0-8000 ns 1 ns/0.1 m +(3% + 1 ns)
Average Impedance 35-180 Ω 0.1 Ω + (3% + 1 Ω)
Capacitance (Bulk) 0-100 nF 1 pF or 3 dig +(2% + 20 pF)
Capacitance 0-100 pF/ft 0.1 pF +(2% + 1 pF)
DC Loop Resistance 35-200 Ω 0.1 Ω + (1% + 2 Ω)
Attenuation 1 MHz – 1 GHz 0.1 dB Level III/IIIe(Draft)/IV
NEXT 1 MHz – 1 GHz 0.1 dB Level III/IIIe(Draft)/IV
Return Loss 1 MHz – 1 GHz 0.1 dB Level III/IIIe(Draft)/IV
ELFEXT 1 MHz – 1 GHz 0.1 dB Level III/IIIe(Draft)/IV
Table 1-3: FIBERTEK Performance Specification
Specifications FIBERTEKTM
Detector
Receive Wavelength: MM: 850 nm, 1300 nm
SM: 1310 nm, 1550 nm
Transmitter Laser Type
MM 850 nm:
MM 1300 nm:
SM 1310 nm:
SM 1550 nm:
VCSEL
Fabry-Perot MCW (Grin Lens Focused)
Fabry-Perot MCW (Grin Lens Focused)
Fabry-Perot MCW (Grin Lens Focused)
Measurement Accuracy
Attenuation:
Length:
MM 850/1300 nm:
SM 1310/1550 nm:
(+/- 3%) + 1 meter
0.25 dB
0.25 dB
Display Resolution
Attenuation:
Length:
MM 850/1300 nm:
SM 1310/1550 nm:
MM 850/1300 nm:
SM 1310/1550 nm:
0.1 dB
0.1 dB
1.0 meter
1.0 meter
Linearity 0.2 dB
Length Range MM 850 nm:
MM 1300 nm:
SM 1310 nm:
SM 1550 nm:
3,000 meters
6,000 meters
10,000 meters
10,000 meters
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Table 1-3: FIBERTEK Performance Specification (Continued)
Specifications FIBERTEKTM
Minimum Length 5 meters
Physical
Operating Temperature:
Ambient Airflow:
18 to 30oC at Specified Accuracy
0.3 Ms @ 20oC
Network Specifications 1000BASE-SX/LX
1000BASE-F
10BASE-FL/FB
IEEE-802.3z
ATM-155/622
Table 1-4: TRACETEK Performance Specification
Specifications TRACETEKTM
Detector
Center Wavelength: 1300 nm, 1310 nm
Minimum Reflection for Event Detection: -40 dB
Detector Type: INGaAs
Distances
High Resolution: 800 meters
Medium Resolution: 850 meters
Low Resolution: 4000 meters
Distance Accuracy: (+/- 3%) + 1 meter
Event Spatial Resolution: 2 meters – High Resolution
8 meters – Medium and Low Resolution
Display Resolution: 0.01 meter
Transmitters
MM Power Output: 40mW, (+16.0 dBm)
MM Source Type: 1300 nm Fabry-Perot Laser
SM Power Output: 20mW, (+13.0 dBm)
SM Source Type: 1310 nm Fabry-Perot Laser
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THE DISPLAY HANDSET (DH)
The LANTEK Display Handset performs as the command unit to control preference and
test functions during various cable test activities.
DISPLAY CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND INTERFACE
Figure 1-1: Display Handset (DH)
Table 1-5: Display Handset (DH) Keys, LCD, and Connectors
Item DH Front Panel Description
1 Graphical Display Presents menus, test results, graphs, action choices, and
option keys.
2 Option Keys Select menu options displayed on screen.
3 Arrow/Enter Keys Allow up, down, left, and right movement on the display.
Enter key selects a highlighted option or saves changes.
4 AUTOTEST Key Perform a fast suite of tests. Test results are presented as
pass/fail. Suites for established standards are
preprogrammed in the tester.
5 Wiremap Key Find shorts, opens, and miswires such as split and reversed
pairs.
6 Length/TDR Key Initiate a Length or TDR.
7 Talk/Analyze Key Activate/deactivate the Talkset function or Select option to
perform individual cable tests (real time).
8 Help/Setup Key Display Help info or open language setup screen
9 Escape Key Abort and exit the current screen without making changes.
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Item DH Front Panel Description
10 Alphanumeric Keys Enter numbers, letters or special characters. Select
numbered menu options.
11 Shift Key Toggle key activities having dual functions.
12 Backlight Key Toggle the screen backlight on/off.
13 On/Off Switch Power the Display Handset on/off.
14 Low-Crosstalk
Connector Port Attach adapters for all types of cables.
15 Talkset Jack Connect a Talkset headset and microphone.
16 DC Input Jack Connect an external power supply.
17 PCMCIA Slots Insert memory cards for data storage. See Removable Mass
Storage below.
18 USB Port Supports the following functions:
Upload stored test results to a PC.
Load firmware updates.
19 DB-9 Serial Port Supports the following functions:
Print test results on a serial printer.
Upload stored test results to a PC.
Load firmware updates.
Removable Mass Storage
Caution: When removing the Compact Flash card from its slot as sustained
usage will cause the card to become hot to the touch. This condition does not affect
the operation of the card.
The LANTEK tester provides two PCMCIA slots (Slot 1/Slot 2) for Compact Flash
memory, which can be used for storing test results. Storage is organized in a standard
Windows file structure with folder names corresponding to job names containing the
test data files.
The storage system can accommodate Compact Flash memory up to 256 MB. The
firmware will automatically present the option of moving test data from the internal
memory to the Compact Flash, if the flash card is installed. The stored test data from
the flash card can be transferred to a PC or laptop through the use of a flash card
reader.
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1/4 VGA FRONT PANEL
The Ready screen appears when the unit is powered up.
Note: A “Field Calibration is Required” screen will appear if the test being performed
requires a field calibration prior to testing.
Figure 1-2: LCD Ready Screen
Table 1-6: Ready Screen Indicators
Item Function Description
1 Battery Meter, or
AC Cable Display remaining battery power level (from Empty to Full) or indicates when the unit is running off AC power.
2 Talk Set Indicator Indicate when the Talk Set function is available.
Display whether Compact Flash Memory or alternate
device is used to store data. Also indicates the total
number of records stored.
3 Storage Device
Indicator and Memory
Usage
4 Screen Title Display the screen title.
5 Time and Date Display time and date information.
6 Setting Display the cable type selected for testing.
7 Job Title Display the current job name.
8 Function Title Display the title of the highlighted function.
9 Cable ID Icon Select the cable naming function.
10 Stored Test Icon Select the stored test file manager function.
11 Field Calibration Icon Select the field calibration function.
12 Preferences Icon Select the instrument preferences function.
13 Instrument Information
Icon Select the instrument information function.
14 Analyze Icon Select the option to perform individual cable tests (real
time).
15 Fiber Optics Icon Select the fiber optics function.
16 Cable Type Icon Select or edit a cable type.
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HARD AND SOFT KEYS
User options will often appear at the bottom of the tester display screen above the
four function keys (F1 to F4) directly below the display. To select an action, press its
corresponding function key. Pressing and hold down the SHIFT key while
simultaneously pressing one of the F1 to F4 keys will activate the F5 to F8 keys.
(Example <SHIFT>F4 is the F8 key.)
In the example below, press the Function keys below the screen to adjust the Timeout
options: F1 to increase or F2 to decrease.
Soft Keys
Function Keys
Table 1-7: Soft Key Descriptions
Soft Key Description
Delete alphanumeric character(s) at the cursor; delete left of the
cursor; and insert alphanumeric character(s) at the cursor
Automatic naming function on the near-end and far-end
Show a list of options to select from
Begin or Run the selected activity
Accept the new changes upon exiting the activity; or exits without
making changes
Selection of USB mode
Save data to the current file or use the auto naming convention;
and rename or overwrite on existing file
Print data
Show a list of manufactured cables used to set the correct NVP
value
Create a Custom Cable
Display/Set Nominal Velocity of Propagation
Page-up/down or increase/decrease values
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Table 1-7: Soft Key Descriptions (Continued)
Soft Key Description
Increase/Decrease values by 1 and 10 units
Time format in 12 or 24 hours
Measurement in feet or meters
Settings in Manual or Automatic
Calculates a new NVP value with known length of cable
Shrinks or Magnifies graph view
Overwrites the highlighted data entry
Activates or deactivates the highlighted option
Edits existing data previous recorded
Runs the selected activity
Automatically scans and identifies storage media for use and
refreshes info
Changes Reference Temperature
Changes color wiremap display (568 A/B)
Show list of Fiber Optic Cabling Standards & Applications
Manually enter value for Fiber Budget Loss Computation
Calculate for value of budget loss
Display the worst case values or margins
THE REMOTE HANDSET (RH)
The Remote Handset works with the DH (Display Handset) to perform Autotest or
individual real time Analyze tests. The RH terminates the cable link and communicates
with the DH. When performing measurements, the RH is automatically activated by
the DH.
Note: The RH needs to have power available when performing a field calibration,
otherwise, the DH will not find it.
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Chapter 1
Your Cable Tester
1-10
DISPLAY, CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND INTERFACE
Figure 1-3: Remote Handset (RH)
Table 1-8: Remote Handset (RH) Keys, LED, and Connectors
Item RH Front Panel Description
1 B/W LCD Two line alphanumeric display
2 Hazard LED Excessive line voltage present (TELCO)
3 Pass LED Successful test results
4 Fail LED Unsuccessful test result(s)
5 On LED RH unit on
6 Autotest Key Press to activate Autotest
7 Escape Key Abort and exit the current activity without
making changes.
8 Tone Key Press to activate/deactivate Tone
9 Talk Key Press to activate/deactivate Talkset
10 Shift Key Toggle key activities having dual functions
11 Backlight Key Screen backlight, unused
12 On/Off Switch Power the Remote Handset on/off
13 Low-Crosstalk Connector Port Test access cable connector
14 Talkset Jack Connect a Talkset headset and microphone
15 DC Input Jack Connect an external power supply
16 DB-9 Serial Port Interface to a PC or serial printer
17 USB Port Interface to a PC
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