Tempo Fitness Cable Scout TV90 User manual

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TEMPO – TV90 CABLESCOUT™
Time-Domain Reflectometer
OPERATING MANUAL
CUSTOMER TRAINING & TECHNICAL SUPPORT
NOTICE: This document is an unpublished work protected by
United States copyright laws and is proprietary to Greenlee Textron Inc.
Disclosure, copying, reproduction, merger, translation, modication,
enhancement or use by anyone other than authorized employees or licensees
of Greenlee Textron Inc. and its afliate companies without prior consent of
Greenlee Textron Inc is prohibited.
52040567 REV 2 © 2008 Greenlee Textron Inc. 8/08
Read and understand all of the instructions
and safety information in this manual before
operating or servicing this tool.

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Table of Contents
User Guide
Description ....................................................................................6
Safety.............................................................................................6
Purpose of This Manual ................................................................6
Important Safety Information........................................................7
Features and Applications .............................................................9
Front Panel Controls....................................................................10
Front Panel Softkeys and Connector...........................................11
Powering Up the TV90................................................................12
Testing a Cable ............................................................................13
Additional Setup..........................................................................14
Battery Removal & Replacement................................................15
NiCad Battery Charger................................................................16
Cleaning the Unit.........................................................................16
Specications ..............................................................................17
Standard Accessories...................................................................18
Warranty Service Contract Information ......................................19
Reference Guide
Time-Domain Reectometer Principles ......................................22
Time-Domain Reectometer Concepts .......................................23
Sample Waveforms......................................................................25
TV90 Quick Reference................................................................27
Coax Cable Vp Table...................................................................29

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TV90 CableScout
User Guide

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Description
Designed specically for Cable TV and other coaxial cable applications, the
TV90 applies the newest technology to provide both ease of use and coaxial
cable testing performance not found in any other TDR.
Simply select the cable type to be tested and the TV90 does the rest. Pulse
width, Vp, gain, and vertical position are automatically selected and adjusted
as you scan the cable. Move the cursor to the fault and use the one-button
zoom function to pinpoint its location.
The TV90 uses a 6 ns pulse width for close-in resolution. Faults as near as
3 feet from the pedestal are located with ease. Optimized pulsing and sam-
pling, coupled with advanced ltering and signal-processing techniques,
provide a clean waveform for easy event identication.
Safety
Safety is essential in the use and maintenance of Tempo tools and equipment.
This manual and any markings on the tool provide information for avoiding
hazards and unsafe practices related to the use of this tool. Observe all of the
safety information provided.
Purpose of This Manual
This manual is intended to familiarize all personnel with the safe opera-
tion and maintenance procedures for the TV90 CableScout Time-Domain
Reectometer.
Keep this manual available to all personnel. Replacement manuals are avail-
able upon request at no charge.
All specications are nominal and may change as design improvements occur.
Greenlee Textron Inc. shall not be liable for damages resulting from misapplication or
misuse of its products.
CableScout is a trademark of Greenlee Textron Inc.
Do not discard this product or throw away!
For recycling information, go to www.tempo.textron.com.
KEEP THIS MANUAL

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Important Safety Information
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
This symbol is used to call your attention to hazards or unsafe practices
which could result in an injury or property damage. The signal word,
dened below, indicates the severity of the hazard. The message after the
signal word provides information for preventing or avoiding the hazard.
Immediate hazards which, if not avoided, WILL result in severe injury or
death.
Hazards which, if not avoided, COULD result in severe injury or death.
Hazards or unsafe practices which, if not avoided, MAY result in injury or
property damage.
Read and understand this material before operating or
servicing this equipment. Failure to understand how to
safely operate this tool could result in an accident causing
serious injury or death.

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Important Safety Information
Electric shock hazard:
Measuring terminals: This tool is not intended to
be connected to voltages above 30 VAC or 60 VDC
(referenced to earth).
Failure to observe this warning could result in severe
injury or death.
Fire hazard:
Do not operate this tool in an explosive atmosphere.
Failure to observe this warning could result in severe injury or death.
Electric shock hazard:
Recharge batteries properly. Recharge batteries for the recommended•
charge cycle time only.
Do not remove the covers or panels of the unit, nor operate the unit•
without the covers and panels in place.
Do not operate with suspected failures. If you suspect there is damage to•
this product, have it inspected by qualied service personnel.
Use this unit for the manufacturer’s intended purpose only, as described•
in this manual. Any other use can impair the protection provided by the
unit.
Failure to observe these precautions may result in injury and may damage
the unit.
Batteries: The unit is powered by either a NiCad battery pack or six AA
alkaline batteries (9 V total). Dispose of depleted batteries in accordance with
Local, State, and Federal Laws.
Fuse: The unit contains a 1.5 A fast-acting fuse, which is not user replaceable.

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Features and Applications
Features
Easy to use•
Large, high-resolution, backlit display•
Splash, dust, and shock resistant packaging•
Rechargeable battery pack•
One-button expand/full-view function•
75 ohm F-connector•
Intermittent fault location•
Context-sensitive Help (Help screens available for all functions)•
Small, portable, lightweight package (2.2 lb)•
Accurate (±2 ft up to 200 ft, 1% beyond)•
4000 ft fault-location capability•
Internal cable types for fast, accurate testing•
Applications
Find location of damage in drops•
Find impedance mismatches•
Locate bad passive devices•
Determine length of cable•

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Front Panel Controls
Front Panel
Controls
Power: This button turns the instrument on and off. It
does not turn off the battery power to the memory used for
saving setups and measurements.
Help: Press HELP to display detailed information on the
current display and the operation of the controls. Press
HELP a second time to remove the help display.
In selected menus, Lesson softkeys are available that
provide tutorials about using the unit.
Backlight: Press this button to switch the display back-
light on and off. The instrument default is OFF, and when
the user turns on the instrument, the backlight is always
OFF. The backlight button can only be turned ON by
pressing this button.

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Front Panel Softkeys and Connector
Softkeys
Five Softkeys: Located across the bottom of
the LCD. These are called softkeys because
their labels are displayed on the LCD. Their
functions vary according to the instrument
function.
Softkeys let you:
1) change functions or modes,
2) select a menu item, and
3) turn functions on and off.
Left, right, up, and down arrow buttons serve
the functions of moving the cursor left and
right across the displayed waveform, chang-
ing values and raising or lowering gain, or
scrolling through a menu.
Connector Input
F-Connector: This connector consists of an
F-connector adapter for connecting to the
cable under test.

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Powering Up the TV90
Connect the Cable
Select the connector adapter and/or jumper cable from the TV90 accessory
package that is appropriate.
TV90 Main Display Screen
Press the Power button to turn on the instrument and reach the Main Display.
TV90 Main Display
The instrument powers up with the same settings in place as when it was last
powered off. Press Setup or Test and the TV90 does the rest.
Press• Setup to select the cable type:
The cable type denes the velocity of propagation (Vp) and cable loss –
values for the test cable. Press pq to select the cable type to be tested.
Then press Exit to go to Autotest mode.
If your cable type is not listed on the User List, refer to “Coax Cable Vp–
Table” in the “Reference Guide” section of this manual.
OR
Press• Test to use the previous cable setup.
Press• Language to choose the menu language:
A list of the available menu languages is displayed. Press–pq to
highlight the language to be used. Press Use Language to activate the
chosen language.

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Testing a Cable
Pulse width, gain, and vertical position are automatically adjusted as you scan
the cable.
Move the cursor to the fault, and use the one-button expand function to pin-
point its location.
Use• tu to position the cursor on the left edge of the event.
The distance to the event is displayed in the box in the lower right corner of•
the display.
The following softkeys are available:
MARKER: Sets and clears the event marker (• p). When set, the cursor
readout shows both distance from zero to the cursor and distance from the
marker to the cursor. When set, marker is always located and remains at the
current position of the cursor.
EXPAND: Expands the waveform around the cursor.•
FULL VIEW: Returns the waveform to normal view.•
LESS CABLE or MORE CABLE: Press• LESS CABLE or MORE
CABLE to look further in or further out along the cable. Less Cable and
More Cable decrease and increase the waveform distance view one range
setting for each press of the softkey.
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Additional Setup
Setup Softkeys
The Setup menu allows you to select the cable type to be tested and is the
gateway to all other setup menus.
The following additional softkey functions are available:
TEST TYPE: Enables you to select either the AUTOTEST mode or the•
INTERMITTENT TEST mode.
In AUTOTEST mode the TV90 automatically controls the vertical–
positioning, pulse width, and noise ltering (smoothing).
In INTERMITTENT mode, the TV90 records changes on screen to the–
cable condition such as a swinging or intermittent trouble.
DEFINE CABLES: Allows you to select a cable type from a built in menu,•
or create or change custom cable types.
MORE SETUPS: Allows you to change the default settings for the TV90,•
including the following:
DISTANCE UNITS: Feet, Nanoseconds or Meters–
VELOCITY OF PROPAGATION UNITS: percent speed of light–
(0.XXX), or Feet per Nanosecond (FT/μS), or Meters per Nanosecond
(M μS)
DISPLAY CONTRAST: Adjusts the display contrast for viewing.–
AUTO SHUTOFF TIME: 5 to 30 minutes, or Disable – when unit is not–
in use.
HIGH-PASS FILTER: Off, or On, or Automatic. Reduces AC noise for–
a cleaner waveform.
ATTENUATOR: Off, or On, or Automatic. Provides a 20 dB reduction–
in signal level to lower system noise.
LANGUAGE: Displays a list of the available menu languages.–
SMOOTH: Allows you to select smoothing levels 1–7, or Off. Higher•
levels reduce noise on the waveform, but also increase time between
waveform updates.

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Battery Removal & Replacement
Replacing the Battery
Replace the batteries when the low-battery icon appears.
A “Low-Battery/Power Off” message is displayed when the battery level is
too low to continue operation of the unit.
Bottom Case–Half
Captive
Screws (2)
Always replace all six cells at
the same time.
Never mix new and old cells.
Never mix cell types (alkaline
and non-alkaline).
Insert cells as shown in the
battery holder (reversed cells
may leak and damage the
instrument).
Use a at blade screwdriver
to loosen the two captive
screws attaching the battery
door holder to the unit.

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NiCad Battery Charger
Charging Information
Charge in a dry location,
not to exceed 45 °C
(113 °F).
The battery charger
will not overcharge the
battery pack.
To maintain peak perfor-
mance of NiCad batteries,
it is recommended to fully
discharge them before
recharging.
Safety
Only charge battery packs
in the battery charger. Do
not charge nonrecharge-
able batteries. This may
cause explosion. Do not
lay the battery pack with
its terminals against a
conductive surface. NiCad
batteries must be recycled
or disposed of properly.
Charge Time
A fully discharged battery pack is recharged in one hour. A partially dis-
charged battery pack recharges in less time.
Cleaning the Unit
Remove dust from the outside of the instrument by wiping with a lint-free
cloth or small brush. Use the brush to remove dust from the connectors.
Clean the remaining dirt with a lint-free cloth dampened with a mild detergent
and water solution. Do not use abrasive cleaners or harsh chemicals (e.g.,
alcohol or acetone) as damage to the enclosure might result.
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Specifications
Test Signal Output: 1/2 sine•
Amplitude (into 75 ohm):•
6 ns pulse: 5 V–
12 ns pulse: 6 V–
Pulse Widths: 6 and 12 ns•
Output Impedance: 75 ohm–
Input Protection: 200 VAC + peak DC to a maximum of 440 Hz,•
30 second duration
Display Ranges: Eight automatic display ranges•
Gain: 0 to 63 dB•
Filter: High pass, cutoff frequency 150 kHz, plus averaging•
Distance Accuracy:•
0 to 200 ft: ±2 ft–
Beyond 200 ft: 1% + zero offset–
Display:•
Resolution: 520 x 200 pixels–
Size: 5.25 inches–
Type: High contrast LCD–
Backlight: Operator switchable–
Distance Measurements: Meters, feet, nanoseconds•
Auto Shutoff Time: Operator selectable, 5 to 30 minutes•
Temperature Range:•
Operating: 0 °C to +45 °C (+32 °F to +113 °F)–
Non-operating: -20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F)–
Humidity:•
Operating: 95% RH, noncondensing at +30 °C to +40 °C–
(+86 °F to +104 °F)
Field Usage: Shock, splash, and dust resistant•
EMI Emissions: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class A•

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Standard Accessories
BNC Female-to-Alligator Clips: 013026100•
2 m Coaxial Jumper Cable: 174367400•
F-to-BNC Barrel Adapter: 01328800•
F-to-F Barrel Adapter: 103036400•
F-to-KS Test Adapter: 131636100•
Soft Carrying Case: TS90-350•
Users Manual: TV90-3000•
Six AA Alkaline Batteries: 0010-0030•
Rechargeable NiCad Battery Pack: THM5BAT•
External Charger for NiCad Battery Pack: THM5CHG•
Includes DC Adapter, Charger, Pedestal, and one of the following wall
transformers (specify when ordering):
Standard: 110 V US–
Opt. A1: 220 V Universal Europe–
Opt. A2: 240 V UK–

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Warranty Service Contract Information
GENERAL WARRANTY PROVISIONS
Seller warrants to Buyer that products furnished hereunder will be merchantable, free
from defects in design, material and workmanship, t and sufcient for the purposes
intended by Buyer, free from all liens and encumbrances and will conform to and
perform in accordance with the specications set forth in this Agreement for a period
of One Year, commencing with the date of acceptance thereof by Buyer.
Defective products will, at Buyer’s option, be either returned to Seller, or Seller’s
Authorized Repair Agency, for repair or replacement, with risk of in-transit loss
and damage borne and transportation charged paid by Seller, or repaired or replaced
by Seller, or Seller’s Authorized Repair Agency, on site at Seller’s expense. Unless
otherwise agreed upon by the parties, Seller, or Seller’s Authorized Repair Agency,
will complete repairs and ship the repaired product within ve (5) days of receipt
of the defective product or, at Buyer’s option, ship replacement product within ve
(5) days after receipt of oral notication from Buyer. Seller, or Seller’s Authorized
Repair Agency, will bear the risk of in-transit loss and damage and will prepay and
bear the cost of transportation charges for shipments to Buyer of repaired or replaced
products. If requested by Buyer, Seller, or Seller’s Authorized Repair Agency, at
Seller’s expense, will begin onsite repairs within three (3) days after receiving verbal
notication from Buyer.
If product returned to Seller, or Seller’s Authorized Repair Agency, or made available
to Seller, or Seller’s Authorized Repair Agency, on site for repair, as provided for in
this clause is determined to be beyond repair, Seller, or Seller’s Authorized Repair
Agency, will promptly so notify Buyer and, unless otherwise agreed to by the parties,
ship replacement product without charge within ve (5) days of such notication.
Any replacement, repair, modication, installation or other service performed by
Seller, or Seller’s Authorized Repair Agency, pursuant hereto will be warranted as
herein provided based upon the date performance of the service is completed and
accepted by Buyer for the remainder of the unexpired period of the original warranty
or for a new period of one (1) year, whichever is longer.
All services, if any, provided under this Agreement will be provided in a fully
professional manner.
WORK HEREUNDER
It is understood that visits by representatives of Seller or its suppliers for inspection,
adjustment or other similar purposes in connection with products purchased hereunder
will for all purposes be deemed “work hereunder” and will be at no charge to Buyer
unless otherwise agreed in writing with Buyer.
SPECIFIC WARRANTY PROVISIONS
FACTORY WARRANTY:
Tempo warrants all products against defects in material or workmanship for a period of
one year from date of shipment to the original purchaser. All units returned to a Tempo
authorized repair center, delivery charges prepaid, that are deemed defective under this
warranty will be replaced or repaired at Tempo’s option. This warranty shall not apply
to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or inadequate maintenance.

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This warranty does not apply to worn or damaged accessories such as test leads,
batteries and soft cases. Calibration is not covered under factory warranty.
Product sold through distribution carries a 15-month warranty due to turn around time.
CONTRACTED SERVICE:
Tempo offers contracted warranty for specic products. The Sales Department
negotiates these contracts at the time of purchase. Such contracts are customer and/or
marketing driven. Contracts are product/customer specic.
EXTENDED WARRANTY:
Extended warranty is available at the Buyer’s option.
WARRANTY ON REPAIRED PRODUCTS:
Tempo offers a 90-day warranty against defects in material or workmanship for
repaired products. Extended repair warranty may be available for select customers and
is negotiated by sales department.
FLAT RATE REPAIR CONTRACTS:
Flat rate repair contracts for pricing and product coverage are available for
nonwarranty repairs. The sales department negotiates these contracts.
PCB (MODULE) EXCHANGE:
It is the discretion of Tempo to exchange defective or damaged PCB modules with
refurbished PCB modules.
NON-WARRANTY REPAIRS:
Tempo will charge time and material for all product repairs that are non-warranty. Any
Tempo manufactured unit that is received with a broken seal (opened by someone other
than Tempo authorized personnel) will be considered non-warranty and repaired as
such.
SPARE PARTS:
Spare parts are sold to Tempo authorized repair centers only.
Tempo considers spare parts to be any internal part that the unit must be opened to
have replaced.
ACCESSORIES:
Accessories can be ordered through Tempo’s sales department or distribution centers.
Contact our sales department for a list of accessories per product.
Tempo considers accessories to be any item that is not required for unit operation, with
the exception being test leads and cables. I.e.: straps, cases, software.
Warranty Service Contract Information (cont’d)