Triplett LVPRO10 User manual

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User Manual
LVPRO10
TDR/Cable Tester
Contents
I. Overview 3
II. Accessories 3
III. Safety Information 4
IV.Features 4
V.Display Features (LVPRO10) 5
VI.Testing Mode 6
6.1 Testing Twisted-Pair Cabling 6
6.2 Testing Coaxial Cabling 12
VII.POE Mode 14
VIII.Tone Mode 15
8.1 Tone Mode Display 15
8.2 LVPRO10 Receiver----------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
IX. Calibrating Length Measurements (Only for test mode)----------------------------18
9.1 Setting the NVP to a Specified Value------------------------------------------------18
9.2 Determining a Cable’s Actual NVP ----------------------------------------------------19
X. Backlight 19
XI. Unit of Length 19
XII. Auto Power Off 19
XIII. Other functions 20
13.1 Low battery indication 20
13.2 Troubleshooting 20
13.3 Specifications 20
XIV.Maintenance 20

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I. Overview
The Triplett LVPRO10 is a handheld TDR cable tester, suitable for copper cables (CAT 5E
、CAT 6、CAT 6A or CAT 8), used to detect and diagnose wiring condition of twisted pair
and coaxial cable, detect network service, short/open circuit in network cabling, split pair,
mis wire, etc. It can also be applied to detect if there is PoE supply (POE module) in
network cabling and PoE standard (802.3AF, 802.3AT, 802.3BT). Wire map, cable
length, open-circuit location and other information can be displayed on the screen
simultaneously. The cable tester is characterized by accurate, easy to operate, visibly
displayed, making it an ideal tool for network communication maintenance, network
engineering, wiring engineering, etc.
II. Accessories
If any accessories listed below is missing or damaged, please contact with your supplier
immediately.
Items
Quantity
LVPRO10 TDR cable tester
1 pc
1.5VAA alkaline battery
3 pcs
RJ45 adapting cable
1 pc
RJ11 adapting cable
1 pc
RJ11 adapting cable (adapted to alligator clip)
1 pc
Plug, F-connector to F-connector
1 pc
User manual
1 pc
Carrying bag
1 pc
LVPRO10 Receiver
1 pc
Micro USB charging cable
1 pc
III. Safety Information
Toavoid fire, electric shock or personal injury, please follows:
Do not open the casing, there is no any user-serviceable part inside.
Please operate the tester by following the user manual, otherwise the tester can be
damaged.
Check before use. Do not use damaged tester. Do not alter the tester.
Please stop use in case that the tester does not work normally.
Please replace the battery immediately if low battery symbol appears, so as to ensure
test accuracy.
IV.Features
1. Mode knob: Wire tracking mode, testing mode, POE mode
2. Power button: Long press for 2 seconds to power on, short press for 1 second to
power off
3. The buttons (multiplexed) are used to view test result.
4. LCD display with backlight
5. Select RJ45 or coaxial cable connector
6. Short press this button to switch unit, long press about one second to turn on/of f the
backlight
Press , and power button at the same time to display the software version.
Press , and power button at the same time to calibrate measured length (Only
for test mode).
7. F-Connector for connecting coaxial cable
8. Modular jack for connecting to telephone and twisted-pair network cable. The jack
accepts 8-pin modular (RJ45) and 6-pin modular (RJ11) connectors.
9. Wire map adapter with 8-pin modular jack and coaxial F connector.

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Wall outlet
Far - end adapter
Patch panel
V. Display Features (LVPRO10 Main Unit)
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1. Tester icon
2. Detail screen indicator
3. Indicates which port is active, the RJ45 port or the coaxial port.
4. Tone mode indicator
5. Numeric display with feet/meters indicator
6. Test mode indicator
7. POE mode indicator
8. Short circuit indicator
9. Telephone voltage indicator
10. Indicates a wire map adapter is connected to the far end of the cable
11.Low battery indicator
12.Ethernet portindicator
13.Wiremap diagram
14.Fault/high voltage indication: “”denotes fault or high voltage occurs at the cable.
SPLIT appears if split pair occurs.
VI. Testing Mode
6.1 Testing Twisted-Pair Cabling
6.1.1 Cabling Test
(1)Turn on the tester, and set the knob to "TEST", then press "PORT" to select RJ45
port.
(2)Connect tester and wire map adapter to the cabling, the test runs continuously until
you change modes or turn the tester off.
Note:Accurate cable length measurement without the need toconnect a remote adapter,
however, an adapter is required for a complete wire map test.
Figure 6.1 Connecting to Twisted Pair Network cabling
6.1.2 Typical Testing Results
6.1.2.1 Open on Twisted Pair Cabling
As shown in figure 6.2, the third wire is open circuit, the three segments shown for the wire
pair length indicate the open is approximately 3/4 the distance to the end of the cabling.
The cable length is 71.5m.
To see the distance to the open, use “”and “ ” to view detailed results for the wire pair.
Note: If only one wire in a pair is open, both wires are shown as open. The warning icon
“”does not appear if both wires in a pair are open because open pairs are normal for
some cabling applications.
Figure 6.2 Open on Twisted Pair Cabling

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6.1.2.2 Short on Twisted Pair Cabling
Figure 6.3 shows a short between wires 5 and 6, the shorted wires flash to indicate the
fault.
The cable length is 74.8m.
Note: When there is a short, the far-end adapter and the mapping of the unshorted wires
are not shown.
Figure 6.3 Short on Twisted Pair Cabling
6.1.2.3 Crossed Wires
Figure 6.4 shows that wires 3 and 4 are crossed. The pin numbers flash to indicate the
fault.
length is 53m. The cable is shielded.
Note: Detection of crossed wires requires a far-end adapter.
Figure 6.4 Crossed Wires
6.1.2.4 Crossed Pairs
Figure 6.5 shows that 1, 2 and 3, 6 are crossed. The pin numbers flash to indicate the fault.
Detection of crossed wires requires a far-end adapter.
Figure 6.5 Crossed Pairs
6.1.2.5 Split Pair
Figure 6.6 shows a split pair on 3, 6 and 4, 5. The symbol “ ” and split pair flash to
indicate the fault. The cable length is 46.8m.
In a split pair, continuity from end to end is correct, but is made with wires from different
pairs.
Split pairs cause excessive crosstalk that interferes with network operation.
Note: Cables with untwisted pairs, such as telephone cords, typically show split pairs
due to excessive crosstalk.
Figure 6.6 Split Pair

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6.1.2.6 Ethernet Port Detected
Figure 6.7 shows that the tester detects Ethernet port.
The tester cannot measure the length if the port does not produce reflections. Length
may fluctuate or be obviously too high if the port’ s impedance fluctuates or varies from
the cable’s impedance. When in doubt, disconnect the cable from the port to get an
accurate length measurement.
6.1.2.8 Voltage Detection
Figure 6.9 shows that the tester detects cable voltage.
If the measured cable is live and its voltage is greater than or equal to 10V, the tester
will show “ ” and “Pn” (P: positive; n: negative).
Figure 6.9 Cable Voltage Detection
Figure 6.7 Ethernet Port Detected
6.1.2.7 POE Switch Detected
Figure 6.8 shows the tester detecting the POE switch.
Intesting mode, the tester could identify if the device connected by measuredcable is POE
switch or not, and displays “POE” and “ ”.
In testing mode, the tester cannot identify IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at and IEEE 802.3bt.
To know about the power supply standards of POE switch, please perform a test on the
switch under POE mode. (See “POE Mode”)
Figure 6.8 POE Switch Detected
6.1.2.9 View Details for a Wire Pair
Figure 6.10 shows that the tester displays details for each wire pair. Use “”and “”
to move through the screens. In this mode, the tester continuously tests only the wire
pair you are viewing.
A: Short on pair 1, 2 at 33.6m. Note: On the results detail screens, shorts are shown only
when they are between wires in a pair. When there is a short, the far-end adapter and
the mapping of the unshorted wires are not shown.
B: Pair 3, 6 is 66.2m long and is terminated with wire map adapter.
C: Open on pair 4, 6 at 53.7m. The open could be on one or both wires.
A B C
Figure 6.10 Details for a Wire Pair

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Connection to bus
Distribution center
Far - end adapter
Wall outlet
6.1.2.10 Connecting to Telephone Networks Wired in Star Topologies
Telephone cables wired in a star topology (Figure 6.11) are connected together atabridge
gap at the distribution center. The bridge gap connects each wire to all other wires of the
same number. The tester detects bridge taps and measures the distance to the bridge gap.
To measure the length of each cable connected to the bridge gap, connect the wiremap
adapter to the bridge gap and the tester to the wall outlet.
The tester cannot measure length past the bridge gap because reflections from the bridge
gap connection interfere with measurement. If you connect the tester to the bridge gap,
the tester measures the length only tothe bridge gap, which is only the patch cord length.
(Do not use multiple far-end adapters in star or bus topologies. Doing so causes incorrect
wiremap results.)
6.1.2.11 Connecting to Telephone Networks in Bus Topologies
Telephone cables wired in a bust topology (Figure 6.12) connect the wall outlets in series.
In this topology, you measure the length from the last outlet to the wire map adapter.
If you connect to an outlet in the middle of the series, the tester reports a bridge gap. The
length report is the length to the outlet, which is the patch cord length. The tester cannot
measure length past the outlet because reflections from the cables on either side interfere
with measurements.
Figure 6.12 Connecting to Telephone Networks in Bus Topologies
6.2 Testing Coaxial Cabling
6.2.1 Coaxial Cabling Testing
(1)Turn on the tester, and set the knob to “TEST”, then press “PORT” to switch to coaxial
test mode.
(2) Connect the tester and wiremap adapter to the cabling.
(3)For cabling not terminated with and F-connector, use an adapter or hybrid patch cord
to connect to the cabling. The test runs continuously until you change modes or turn
the tester off.
Figure 6.11 Connecting to Telephone Networks Wired inStar Topologies
Figure 6.13 Connecting to Coaxial Cabling
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Wall outlet
Distribution center
Common connection to bridge gap
Far - end adapter
Connection to service
Wall outlet
Coaxial cables
Far-end adapter

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6.2.2 Typical Testing Results
6.2.2.1 Results for a Good Coaxial Cable
Figure 6.14 shows a good coaxial cable 63.2m and terminated with far-end adapter
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Figure 6.14 Coaxial Results
6.2.2.2 Open on Coaxial Cabling
Figure 6.15 shows an open 57.2m from the tester.
Figure 6.15 Open on Coaxial Cabling
6.2.2.3 Short on Coaxial Cabling
Figure 6.16 shows a short 21.6m from the tester.
Figure 6.16 Short on Coaxial Cabling
6.2.2.4 Voltage on Coaxial Cabling
Figure 6.17 shows that the symbol “”appearsif the coaxial cable islive and its voltage
is greater than or equal to 10V.
Figure 6.17 Voltage on Coaxial Cabling
VII. POE Mode
As shown in figure 7.1, turn on the tester, and set the knob to POE mode, then the symbol
“POE” appears on the display. The tester shows and identifies af/at/bt. and is connected
to a power supply device using IEEE 802.3bt standard. In POE mode, the tester
detects POE on pairs 1,2-3,6 and 4,5-7,8. The tester may activate a POE source and
will not be damaged by POE.
If POE is detected, “POE” appears above the powered pairs. The “POE” may blink as
the POE source turns the power on and off.
The tester can detect if the connected device is powered by POE and can identify
three different POE standards including IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3bt.
If a non-standard POE device is connected, the tester is not able to detect whether
the connected device is POE powered or not and needs to switch to TEST mode to
detect whether the device is powered or not.
“IEEE 802.3af: CSMA/CD Access Method and Physical Layer Specifications - Data
Terminal Equipment (DTE) Power via the Media Dependent Interface (MDI)”
“IEEE 802.3at: CSMA/CD Access Method and Physical Layer Specifications - Data
Terminal Equipment (DTE) Power via the Media Dependent Interface (MDI) Enhancements”
“IEEE 802.3bt: Physical Layer and Management Parameters for Power over Ethernet over
4 pairs”
Figure 7.1 POE Display

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VIII.Tone Mode
8.1 Tone Mode Display
(1)Turn on the tester, then set the knob to “SCAN”. In tone mode, the default display is
shown in Figure 8.1.a.
(2)In tone mode, short press “”to enable or disable the hub blink function, as
shown in Figure 8.1.b.
(3)If switch under working is connected, “”flashes as the switch port flashes, as
shown in Figure 8.1.c.
The tester can send 125KHZ digital modulation signal (10VPP), and support LVPRO10
receiver to achieve tone function (For the use of LVPRO10 RECEVER PROBE
receiver, please refer to “8.2 LVPRO10 RECEVER PROBE
a:Tone mode (Default)
b: Hub blink function enabled
c: Hub blink function enabled (Connected with switch)
Figure 8.1 Tone mode display
8.2 LVPRO10 Receiver
8.2.1 Features
With the support of LVPRO10 tester, The receiver can achieve multiple functions such as
locating andisolating cables by adjusting sensitivity, twisted-pair cable tracking, coaxial
cable tracking, etc.
1. Antenna
2. Charging status indicator light
3. NCV button
4. Wire tracking button
5. Wire map indicator light
6. RJ45 jack
7. Power button
8. Flashlight button
9. Sensitivity knob
10.NCVindicator light

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Cable locating
Wall - mounted outlet
( RJ11 / RJ45 jack )
Volume
control
Cables separating
8.2.2 Wire Tracking Function
8.2.2.1 Twisted-Pair Wire Tracking
(1) Connect LVPRO10 tester to the line.
(2)Set LVPRO10 tester to “SCAN” mode, press “POR T” to select RJ45 port. Short
press “”in tone mode to enable the hub blink function. If the tested cable
connects with the switch under working, “
” will flash synchronously as the
indicator light of switch port flashes.
(3)LVPRO10 RECEVER PROBE Receiver: Adjust the sensitivity with the knob.
Making “Beep--Beep--Beep” sound indicates that the tested cable is found out.
8.2.2.2 Coaxial Cable Tracking
(1) Connect LVPRO10 tester to the line.
(2) Set LVPRO10 tester to “SCAN” mode, press “PORT” to select coaxial cable port.
(3)LVPRO10 RECEVER PROBE Receiver: Adjust the sensitivity with the knob.
Making “Beep--Beep--Beep” sound indicates that the tested cable is found out.
8.2.2.3 Wire Tracking Diagram
If the targeted cable is among a large amount of other cables, please adjust the sensitivity
with the knob. High sound volume indicates that the received signal is strong and the
targeted cable is close.
Figure 8.2 Wire Tracking Diagram
8.2.2.4 Other Functions
(1) NCV function: Press “NCV” to enable NCV function. If the voltage of targeted cable or
receptacle is greater than 40V (AC), the receiver makes beep sound and the NCV
indicator light flashes synchronously.
(2) Flashlight: Press the flashlight button to enable the flashlight function separately.
(3)Low battery indication: If the battery voltage islower than 3.4V, the power button flashes;
if lower than 3.0V, the receiver powers off.
(4)Earphone: When performing a test in noisy environment, please minimize the
sensitivity, and then wear earphone to adjust the sensitivity for appropriate sound
volume. Interference can be avoided by wearing earphones. Note that earphones
are not supplied.
IX. Calibrating Length Measurements (Only for test
mode)
9.1 Setting the NVP to a Specified Value
As shown in figure 9.1, set NVP as a specified value:
(1) Hold down “”, “” and “”at the same time to enter NVP setting mode.
(2) Toset the NVP for coaxial port, please press “PORT”.
(3) Use “”and “” to set the NVP value.
(4) Tosave the setting and exit NVP mode, turn the tester off then on again.
The tester calculates cable length through the use of NVP and signal delay. The default
NVP is accurate enough to verify length, but in actual measurement, the length measurement
accuracy can be improved by adjusting the NVP to specified or actual value.
Note: NVP refers to Nominal Velocity of Propagation. 69% mainly refers to the proportion
of propagation velocity of electron through cable tovelocity oflight, i.e., the velocity of light
is about 0.3m/ns, and the propagation velocity of electron through cable is 0.2m/ns, then,
NVP is the proportion of these two velocities ( ), which is calculated in
cable test by manufacturer. NVP varies depending on different cables, but the NVP of
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) is 69% typically, except for special settings, which need to
be set by DSP. NVP is the key value to calculate length.
Figure 9.1 NVP Value Setting Interface

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9.2 Determining a Cable’s Actual NVP
(1) Hold down “”, “ ”and “ ” at the same time to enter NVP setting mode.
(2) To set the NVP of coaxial port, please press “PORT.
(3) Connect a known length of the cable to be tested to the tester’s coaxial cable port.
(4)Use “”and “”to change the NVP until the measured length matches the actual
length of the cable.
(5) Tosave the setting and exit NVP mode, turn the tester off then on again.
Tomeasure actual NVP, please adjust the measured length to the known length.
Figure 9.2 Determining a Cable’s Actual NVP
X. Backlight
In ON state, long press “”for one second to turn on/off the backlight.
XI. Unit of Length
In ON state, short press “”to switch between ft and m.
XII. Auto Power Off
The tester powers off automatically if it is not operated in 10 minutes (60 minutes under
wire tracking state).
XIII. Other functions
13.1 Low battery indication
Please replace the battery when the symbol “ ” appears. Power off the tester and
disconnect all test leads before replacement.
13.2 Troubleshooting
(1) The tester cannot power on normally: Replace battery
(2)Measurementlengthisinaccurate: Check NVP and adjust NVP by a cable with known
length.
(3) Display or button does not response: Power off and restart the tester.
13.3 Specifications
Operating temperature
0~45℃
Storage temperature
-20~60℃
Operating humidity
20~75% RH (N.C)
Storage humidity
10~90% RH (N.C)
Operating altitude
≤2000m
Category rating
CE, EN 61326-1:2013 / EN61326-2-2:2013
Tester dimensions
181mm*80mm*39mm
Receiver dimensions
197mm*48mm*34mm
Test net weight
About 360g
Receiver net weight
About 127g
XIV.Maintenance
(1) Solvent or corrosive cleaning agent can damage the display or casing. Please wipe
the display with soft cloth and glass cleaner , and wipe the casing through soft cloth
dipped with clear water or liquid soap. Keep the tester dry.
(2)Do not open the casing, there is no any user-replaceable part inside the tester.
Opening the case without authorization will void the warranty and may damage the
safety function.
(3) Use designated replacement part only.