REI TALAN 3.0 User manual

Telephone & Line Analyzer
User Manual
Research Electronics International, LLC
455 Security Drive, Cookeville, TN 38506 U.S.A.
[phone] (US Only) •[phone]
www.reiusa.net
© Copyright Research Electronics International LLC

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CASE CONTENTS
1. TALAN 3.0
2. US & Euro power cords
3. 15V adapter - for connecting power supply
4. VoIP adapter
5. Short network cable
6. HLP - Harmonic Locator Probe
7. Locator Probe Antenna
8. Compact Flash Memory Card - installed
9. RF Probe - 10 MHz - 2 GHz
10. DA-8000 Directional Antenna - 1.5 - 8 GHz
11. SMA-SMB - DA-8000 Connector Cable
12. SMB-SMB - DA-8000 Connector Cable
13. Lithium Ion rechargeable battery
14. 8 and 6 conductor phone cables
15. End of Line Box
16. Test Leads - red and green (earth ground)
17. Stylus - for use with the TALAN touchscreen
18. 66 Block Adapter
19. Red and black test probes
20. 8 Clip Breakout Cable
21. Headphones
22. CAT5 Patch Cable
23. 9V Battery
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Telephone & Line Analyzer
User Manual
This document is intended to provide guidance and instruction on using the TALAN 3.0
Telephone and Line Analyzer for telephone testing.
The overall effectiveness of this product, and of any surveillance countermeasure, is dependent
on the threat level and the user’s ability to properly utilize the appropriate equipment.
REI offers the world’s largest commercially available Technical Security training facility. Training
courses include classroom instruction and hands-on exercises where students perform sweep
exercises in “live” environments utilizing “target rich” project rooms. The progressive course
curriculum is designed for the beginner or the seasoned Technical Security Technician.
Regularly scheduled courses are taught monthly; visit REI’s website (www.reiusa.net) or contact
REI ([email protected]) for training dates.

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Revision 3.01
© COPYRIGHT RESEARCH ELECTRONICS INTERNATIONAL
REI products are designed and intended for legal commercial applications, however because
laws and regulations vary from state to state and country to country, it is the sole responsibility
of the purchaser and user/operator to check and comply with all applicable laws and
regulations for the possession and operation of this equipment before and after making a
purchase.
This manual contains proprietary information intended solely for use with the TALAN
Telephone and Line Analyzer.
Information contained in this manual including product operation and specifications is subject
to change without notice.
Any product or brand names contained in this manual are used only for identification purposes
and are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
NOTE: The overall effectiveness of any technical surveillance countermeasure is directly
dependent on the level of threat and the user’s ability to properly deploy the appropriate
countermeasure. REI’s Center for Technical Security offers training on technical surveillance
countermeasure equipment.
OWNER’S RECORD
The Serial Number of each TALAN is located on the underside of the unit. Please record this
number and refer to it whenever you contact your dealer or Research Electronics International
concerning this product. Note: Removal or alteration of the serial number automatically voids
all warranties of this product.
MODEL: TALAN
SERIAL NUMBER: __________________
Research Electronics International, LLC
455 Security Drive, Cookeville, TN 38506 U.S.A.
[phone] (US Only) •[phone]
www.reiusa.net
© Copyright Research Electronics International LLC

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BASIC TALAN OPERATIONS .................................................................................................... 7
Battery Charging and Power Control ....................................................................... 7
Updating the Software and Firmware ..................................................................... 7
Saving Screen Shots to Thumb Drive ....................................................................... 7
Touch Screen and Keypad ....................................................................................... 8
Common Functions................................................................................................. 8
Information Display ................................................................................................ 9
INPUTS AND AUTOMATIC SWITCHING ................................................................................. 11
TEST DATABASE MANAGEMENT .......................................................................................... 13
TESTING CONCEPTS AND RECOMMENDED TEST SEQUENCE.................................................. 17
Testing Locations .................................................................................................. 17
VoIP Wiring and Using the TALAN VoIP Adapter.................................................... 18
Testing Stages....................................................................................................... 19
Summary of Recommended Tests ......................................................................... 20
Automated Sequencing and Manual Operation..................................................... 22
Test Types ............................................................................................................ 24
Test Type Configuration Tips................................................................................. 26
Save Sequence Data Functions.............................................................................. 27
MANUAL TEST FUNCTIONS .................................................................................................. 29
Save/Recall for Manual Test Functions.................................................................. 30
Save/Recall Data Example..................................................................................... 31
Save Data to a Target Example.............................................................................. 34
DMM –Digital Multimeter.................................................................................... 36
DMM (Advanced Shield and EarthGround Testing) ................................................ 38
Audio ................................................................................................................... 40
Audio (Advanced Shield and EarthGround Testing)................................................ 45
Classify Pairs......................................................................................................... 47
FDR Frequency Domain Reflectometer.................................................................. 49
RF Analysis ........................................................................................................... 50
NLJD Line Non-Linear Junction Detection .............................................................. 54
VoIP (Overview, Connections, Mirroring…)............................................................ 58
VoIP Plus+ (Advanced Detection and Analysis) ...................................................... 62
VoIP Analysis ........................................................................................................ 69
Line Bias ............................................................................................................... 71
A/B Comparison ................................................................................................... 72
HARMONIC LOCATOR PROBE: LINE TRACING AND TAP DETECTION ...................................... 74
HLP Locator Probe Display .................................................................................... 76
HLP Controls ......................................................................................................... 77
HLP Modes of Operation....................................................................................... 77
Service Routines ................................................................................................... 79
Misc. Displays....................................................................................................... 80
HLP Battery Compartment .................................................................................... 80
HLP Headphone Jack............................................................................................. 81
TALAN SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................... 82

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BASIC TALAN OPERATIONS
Battery Charging and Power Control
The TALAN has a built-in battery charger. To charge the battery, simply plug the power adapter
into the AC adapter port while the battery is in the TALAN.
Expected charge time: 1.5 hours with the TALAN off (3+ hours with TALAN operational).
Expected run time (on battery): 4 hours.
Note: It is recommended that the TALAN battery be recharged on a regular basis during
extended periods of storage (3 months or more) to prevent damage to the battery.
Additionally, when storing TALAN for long periods (1 month or more), it is recommended that
the battery be removed from the unit and placed in the storage compartment in the case.
Storing the TALAN with the battery in the unit can deplete it more rapidly, potentially
shortening the life of the battery.
Updating the Software and Firmware
Software updates (in the form of a .FIX file) will be available on-line or by contacting REI at
[email protected].
Place the downloaded .FIX file on a USB thumb drive.
Plug the thumb drive (with .FIX update file) into the TALAN.
Press the F6 (System) button and choose Update from the pop-up menu.
Highlight the .FIX file and press the OK button.
The TALAN will now update the software/firmware. Follow any on-screen directions as the
TALAN may need to be restarted for the update to take effect.
Remove the thumb drive and save the .FIX file as a back-up.
Note: Check REI’s website or the REI TSCM Newsletter for software update notification.
If you have any questions, contact REI at [email protected].
Saving Screen Shots to Thumb Drive
To assist in report writing, the TALAN provides the ability to capture screen shots from the
TALAN display. These images are created as BMP (bitmap) images and stored to a thumb drive.
To use this function, the thumb drive must be inserted in the USB port on the front of the
TALAN. Press the following key sequence to store the current screen image:
SHIFT
HELP
If the screen shot is successful, the TALAN logo in the upper right corner will cycle through
background colors of green and yellow before returning to black. If the screen shot is not
successful (e.g., no USB drive), the TALAN logo will cycle through background colors of blue and

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red before returning to black. If the volume is turned up, there will be an audible sound that
indicates the image is being saved.
Touch Screen and Keypad
The easiest method to access and control TALAN functions is to use the built-in touch screen.
There is a stylus located in the left grip which will give the most precise control of the touch
screen.
To calibrate the touch screen, press the F6 (System) button and select Touch Screen from the
menu. Follow the on-screen instructions. Calibration should only be required after a complete
software update is performed.
Common Functions
In using the TALAN, you will discover that there are several functions that are accessed very
often. The user interface was designed to quickly access these functions using hard buttons.
Some of the most common functions or button/display pairs are:
Hard Button
Function
A
Audio Dashboard
B
Line Bias Dashboard
C
Connection Dashboard
MANUAL
Manual Test Menu
F4
Test Options and Summary Dashboards
OPTIONS
Test Options and Summary Dashboards
START/STOP
Start/Stop a test

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Information Display
While using the TALAN, the right hand side of the display is used for the dashboard functions
and to provide overall information about the testing process. You can always return to this
high-level summary dashboard by pressing the F4 (Summary) button. It may be necessary to
press F4 multiple times depending on the currently displayed dashboard. You can access
various dashboards by using the pull-down menu at the top of the display.
All dashboards can be accessed using the pull-down menu at the top each dashboard.

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Images of dashboard screens are below: Audio, Line Bias, and Connection. These are accessed
by pressing A(Audio), B(Bias), or C(Connection) buttons. Since these dashboards are accessed
often, they were assigned special hard buttons for quick access.
A B C