Triax 157012 User manual

LAN Cable Identifier
Part No. 157012
Operating Manual
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Contents
Product Prole 2
Cable Tracing Functions 3
Telephone Cables 3
Network Cables 5
Electrical Cables 7
Network Cable Continuity Function 8
Other Functions 9
Open and Short Circuit Test 9
DC Level Test 9
Detecting a Signal on a Telephone Line 9
Low Voltage Alarm 9
Headphones 9
Technical Specication 10
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Product Prole
The LAN Cable Identier kit contains the following items:
1 RJ11 Input
2 RJ45 Input
3 Function button
4 Testing Indicators
5 Wire test sequence indicator
6 Rotary function select switch
1 RJ11 Telephone Cable
2 RJ11 Cable with Crocodile Clips
3 RJ45 Network Cable
4 Earphone
5 2 x 9V Batteries
1 Probe
2 Wire test sequence
indicator
3 Rotary ON/OFF switch
and volume control
4 Headphone Socket
5 RJ45 Input
Emitter
Receiver
Accessories
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Cable Tracing Functions
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Telephone Cables:
1. Insert the Telephone cable to be traced, (tted with a RJ11 plug), into the RJ11
socket on the LAN Cable Identier Emitter Unit.
2. Turn the Emitter rotary selection switch to “Scan”, the Status LED will ash
indicating that the Emitter is operating normally.
3. Switch on the Receiver Unit by turning the rotary switch clockwise. Use the
probe to detect the far end of the cable being traced. During the test the
Receiver unit will emit a tone to indicate when it is against the cable that is
connected to the Emitter unit.
4. The Receiver Unit can emit two tones, a steady tone and a two-pitch tone. The
preferred tone is selected by pressing the ‘Function button’ on the Emitter Unit.
The volume of the tone can be adjusted using the rotary control on the Receiver
Unit.
Telephone Wire Location – Typical Applications:
The LAN Cable Identier can be used to quickly locate the far end of a Telephone
cable where many cables are present.

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Example 1 - Locate a cable on a switch:
Example 2 - Locate a cable on a patch panel:
1. Connect the Telephone Cable to be
traced into the test port of the Emitter
Unit.
1. Connect the Telephone Cable to be
traced into the test port of the Emitter
Unit.
2. Use the Receiver Unit probe to
detect the far end of the Telephone
Cable being traced.
2. Use the Receiver Unit probe to
detect the far end of the Telephone
Cable being traced.

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Network Cables:
1. Insert the Network cable to be traced, (tted with an RJ45 plug), into the RJ45
socket on the LAN Cable Identier Emitter Unit.
2. Turn the Emitter rotary selection switch to “Scan”, the Status LED will ash
indicating that the Emitter is operating normally.
3. Switch on the Receiver Unit by turning the rotary switch clockwise. Use the
probe to detect the far end of the cable being traced. During the test the
Receiver unit will emit a tone to indicate when it is against the cable that is
connected to the Emitter unit.
4. The Receiver Unit can emit two tones, a steady tone and a two-pitch tone. The
preferred tone is selected by pressing the ‘Function button’ on the Emitter Unit.
The volume of the tone can be adjusted using the rotary control on the Receiver
Unit.
Network Wire Location – Typical Applications:
The LAN Cable Identier can be used to quickly locate the far end of a Network
cable where many cables are present.

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1. Connect the Network Cable to be
traced into the test port of the Emitter
Unit.
1. Connect the Network Cable to be
traced into the test port of the Emitter
Unit.
2. Use the Receiver Unit probe to
detect the far end of the Network Cable
being traced.
2. Use the Receiver Unit probe to
detect the far end of the Network Cable
being traced.
Example 1 - Locate a cable on a router:
Example 2 - Locate a cable on a net bar:

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Electrical Cables:
1. Insert the RJ11 Cable to Crocodile Clip accessory cable into the RJ11 socket on
the LAN Cable Identier Emitter Unit.
2. Connect the crocodile clips to the electrical cable to be traced. Please note the
safety limitations below.
Safety Note: This test is only suitable for cables carrying a low current. The
Maximum working current for cables being tested is <10mA for the Emitter Unit
and <30mA for the Receiver Unit.
3. Turn the Emitter rotary selection switch to “Scan”, the Status LED will ash
indicating that the Emitter is operating normally.
4. Switch on the Receiver Unit by turning the rotary switch clockwise. Use the
probe to detect the far end of the cable being traced. During the test the
Receiver unit will emit a tone to indicate when it is against the cable that is
connected to the Emitter unit.
5. The Receiver Unit can emit two tones, a steady tone and a two-pitch tone. The
preferred tone is selected by pressing the ‘Function button’ on the Emitter Unit.
The volume of the tone can be adjusted using the rotary control on the Receiver
Unit.
Electrical Wire Location – Typical Application:
The LAN Cable Identier can be used to quickly locate the far end of a Electrical
cable where many cables are present.

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NOTE: The LAN Cable Identier must only be used on cables carrying a low
current, (see safety note above).
Connect the Electrical Cable to be traced into the
test port of the Emitter Unit.
Use the Receiver Unit probe to detect the far end of the
Electrical cable being traced.
1. Connect the RJ45 plug at one end of the Network
Cable under test into the RJ45 socket on the
Emitter Unit and the RJ45 Plug on the far end of
the Network Cable into the RJ45 socket of the
Receiver Unit. Note safety advice below.
2. Turn the rotary switch on the Emitter Unit to
“Test”. The “Verify” LED on the Emitter Unit will
ash showing that the unit is working correctly.
3. By observing the sequence of the LED’s on the Emitter and Receiving Units, the
user can determine whether the Network Cable is OK or has a fault condition
such as Open Circuit, Short Circuit or cross-over.
4. Pressing the ‘Function Button’ on the Emitter Unit during the continuity test
switches between fast and slow sweep rate.
Safety Note: This test is only suitable for cables carrying a low current. The
Maximum working current for cables being tested is <10mA for the Emitter Unit
and <30mA for the Receiver Unit.
Network Cable Continuity Function

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Open and Short Circuit test:
1. Turn the rotary switch on the Emitter Unit to “Test”.
2. Press the “Function” button on the Emitter Unit for 2 seconds. The “Verify” LED
will change from ashing to steady state.
3. Insert the RJ11 to Crocodile Clip lead into the RJ11 socket of the Emitter Unit.
4. Connect each end of the cables under test to the Crocodile Clips.
5. If a Short Circuit is present on the cable the LED in position 1 will light up.
6. If no Short Circuit is present on the cable, i.e. Open Circuit, no LED will light up.
7. When the LED is lit up, an indication of the resistance on a cable is given by the
brightness of the LED. The brighter the LED the lower the resistance.
DC Level test:
1. Turn the rotary switch on the Emitter Unit to “Scan”.
2. Press the “Function” button on the Emitter Unit for 2 seconds. The “Status” LED
will turn o and the “Verify” LED will begin ashing.
3. Insert the RJ11 to Crocodile Clip lead into the RJ11 socket of the Emitter Unit.
4. Connect each end of the terminal under test to the Crocodile Clips.
5. If the “Status” LED lights up in RED, it means that the red crocodile clip is
connected to the positive of the DC supply.
6. If the “Status” LED lights up in GREEN, it means that the red crocodile clip is
connected to the negative of the DC supply.
7. The DC level can be judged by the brightness of the LED.
Detecting a signal on a Telephone line:
1. Turn the rotary switch on the Emitter Unit to “Test”.
2. Press the “Function” button on the Emitter Unit for 2 seconds. The “Verify” LED
will change from ashing to steady state.
3. The Telephone cable with a RJ11 plug is inserted into the RJ11 Socket of the
Emitter Unit, (or the RJ11 to Crocodile Clip lead can be used if required).
4. The LED in position 1 will light up if the signal on the telephone line is normal.
Low Voltage Alarm:
1. Turn the rotary switch on the Emitter Unit to “Scan”.
2. If the battery voltage is less than 6.0V, the “Status” and “Verify” LED’s will light up.
3. This indicates that a new battery is required.
Headphones:
If a test is being carried out in a noisy environment, or where the audio tone from the
receiver will be an inconvenience to others, the headphones supplied can be used.
Plug the headphones into the headphone socket on the left hand side of the
Receiver Unit.
Other Functions

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Item Specication
Product Name LAN Cable Identier
Part Number 157012
Power Supply 2 x DC, 9V Battery (included)
Maximum working current Emitter Unit: ≤ 10mA
Receiver Unit: ≤ 30mA
Maximum DC Voltage 9V (Generally 5V)
Signal Transmission Format Multi-Frequency Impulse
Electrical Signal Output Status 8V p-p
Signal Transmission Distance ≥3km
Dimensions (mm) Emitter: 140x75x30
Receiver: 220x48x32
Kit: 143x50x262
Weight (g) Emitter: 110
Receiver: 140
Kit: 400
Lan Cable Identier Kit Contents:
Item Quantity
Emitter Unit 1
Receiver Unit 1
Headphones 1
RJ11 to RJ11 Telephone Cable 1
RJ45 to RJ45 Network Cable 1
RJ11 to Crocodile Clip Cable 1
User Manual 1
Storage bag 1
Technical Specication

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