Value WT26 Series User manual

WT26
Series
Manual

The Value+ Model WT26A, WT26B and WT26C Cable Length Meter
(the meter) is for:
- measuring the length of cables including network cables,
phone lines and BNC cables;
- tracing cables (by digital or analogue signals);
- testing cables.
The meter also designed for using on PoE-capable devices to help to
minimize the workload of users.
With careful use, the meter will provide years of reliable service.

Table of ConTenT
Read Before Use – Safety Information ............................... 1
The Equipment ................................................................... 2
Main Body ........................................................................................... 2
Receiver .............................................................................................. 3
LCD Display ........................................................................................ 3
Push Buttons ....................................................................................... 4
Operating the Equipment .................................................... 4
A. Cable Length Measurement .......................................................... 4
B. Tracing Cables .............................................................................. 6
C. Testing Cables ............................................................................... 9
Auto Power Off .................................................................. 10
Specication ..................................................................... 11
Maintenance ..................................................................... 12
Charging ............................................................................................ 12
Changing Battery for Main Body ........................................................ 12
Changing Battery for Receiver ........................................................... 13
Cleaning ............................................................................................ 13

Page 1
Read BefoRe Use – safety InfoRmatIon
WaRnIng
To ensure safety operation and service of the equipment, please follow
these guidelines:
• Do not use the equipment just before, during or just after an electrical storm
(electrical shock / high energy overvoltage!). Please make sure that your hands,
your shoes, your clothing, the oor, switches and switching components are dry.
• Trace only unenergized wiring. Contact with live circuits can result in severe
injury or death.
• Do not use the equipment and/or the accessory if they look damaged and / or
wet.
• Never use the equipment if it just brought from a place with great temperature
difference.
• Do not use the equipment around explosive gas or vapor.
• Avoid to use the equipment in the environment with strong magnetic fields,
strong electrostatic elds and strong RF elds.
• Read the instruction before use and follow all safety instructions.
• Use the equipment only as specified in the instruction card; otherwise,
the equipment's safety features may not protect you.
• Remove the batteries if the equipment planned to be stored for long period.
• Personal injury or damage to the equipment can occur if you attempt to make a
measurement with a lead in an incorrect terminal.
• A " Warning" statement identifies hazardous conditions and actions that
could cause bodily harm or death.
• A “ Caution” statement identies conditions and actions that could damage
the equipment or the object under test.

Page 2
the eqUIpment
maIn Body
1) USB charging jack 5) RJ11 cable jack
2) LCD display 6) Loopback RJ45 cable jack
3) Push buttons 7) Main cable RJ45 jack
4) BNC cable jack
1
2
3
6
7
4 5

Page 3
ReceIveR
1) RJ45 Connector
2) Indicators
3) Cable Tracing Button
4) Flashlight Switch
5) Scan Ready Indicator
6) Flashlight
7) Volume Adjusting Wheel
8) Tracing Probe
9) Battery Door
Lcd dIspLay
1) Short Circuit Indicator 9) Unit of the Primary Display (Meter)
2) Cable Testing Indicator 10) Ready for Wire Tracking
3) No. of Pairs Indicator 11) Secondary Display
4) Warning Symbol 12) Ready for Measuring Length
5) Ready for Phone Line or Cable Testing
6) Ready for BNC Cable 13) Receiver Sound On Indicator
7) Ready for Network Cable 14) Battery Indicator
8) Primary Display
1
2
3
4
5
6
9
7
8
5 6 7 8 9
1
2
3
4
10
11
12
13
14

Page 4
pUsh BUttons
Button Mode Function Access
MODE
Power off Switch on the meter Press to switch on the
meter
Any Switch off the meter Hold down about 3 seconds
to switch on and off
Any Switch between cable
length measurement, cable
tracing and cable testing
Press once to switch to
next functions
▲▼ Cable Length
Measurement
Switch to check different
pair of wires
Press either button to
switch
▲Cable Tracing Switch between digital and
analogue
Press to switch
PORT Cable Length
and Cable
Tracing
Switch to select network
cable, phone line and BNC
cable
Press to switch
opeRatIng the eqUIpment
a. caBLe Length measURement
Switch on the main body by pressing the button. The Main Body
will be ready for measuring the cable length.
To check the network cable:
1) The main body will be ready for measuring network cable length
when it is switch on;
2) Check if appears, go to point 3. Otherwise, press “PORT”
button until appears and go to point 3;
3) Unplug all cables which is connected to the main body;
4) Plug the testing network cable to the LOOPBACK plug;
5) The cable length will be automatically display;
6) After measuring, switch off the main body by holding down
the button for about 3 seconds.

Page 5
Note:
- and will be displayed if the measuring cable is short
circuit. In the meantime, the meter will also display the pair of
wires which is short at the secondary display.
To check the phone line (WT26B/C):
1) Unplug all the cables connected to the main body;
2) Select the phone line mode by pressing the “PORT” button until
the appears;
3) Plug the phone line need to be tested to the RJ11 jack at the top
of the main body;
4) The cable length will be automatically display;
5) After measuring, switch off the main body by holding down
the button for about 3 seconds.
Note:
- and will be displayed if the measuring cable is short
circuit. In the meantime, the meter will also display the pair of
wires which is short at the secondary display.
To check the BNC cable (WT26B/C):
1) Unplug all the cables connected to the main body;
2) Press “PORT” button to select the BNC cable measuring mode.
When it is ready for BNC cable measuring, the appears;
3) Plug the testing cable to be measured to the BNC jack at the top
of the main body;
4) The cable length will be automatically display;
5) After measuring, switch off the main body by holding down
the button for about 3 seconds.
Note:
- and will be displayed if the measuring cable is short
circuit. In the meantime, the meter will also display the pair of
wires which is short at the secondary display.

Page 6
B. tRacIng caBLes
Switch on the main body by pressing the button. Press the “MODE”
button again to select the cable tracing function. “WireTracker” will be
appeared when the meter is ready for tracing cables.
Network cable tracing:
1) The main body is ready for tracing the network cable by analogue
signal and both and “-1-” will be appeared to indicate the
main body is ready for this function;
2) If needed, users are allowed to select:
a) digital signal by press ▲▼ to select. When the equipment is
ready for sending digital signal, the display will show “-2-”; or
b) another analogue signal by press ▲▼ to select. When
the equipment is ready for sending the second analogue
signal, the display will show “-3-”;
3) Plug the network cable to be tracked in the MAIN jack;
4) Hold down the “SCAN” button on the receiver to switch on
the receiver;
5) Press the “SCAN” button to select digital and analogue signal;
a) Blue indicator will switch on when the receiver is ready for
receiving digital signal with sound indication;
b) Blue indicator ashing when the receiver is ready for receiving
digital signal with vibrating indication; or
c) Red indicator will witch when the receiver is ready for receiving
analogue signal with sound indication;
6) Move the receiver close to each of the unknown cables. When the
receiver is closed to the cable which is plug in the Main Body at
the other side,
a) largest sound will be heard if blue or red indicator on
the receiver is on; or
b) largest vibration will be obtained if blue indicator on
the receiver is ashing.
7) After tracing, switch off the Main Body by holding down
the button for 3 seconds;
8) Also switch off the receiver by holding down the “SCAN” button for
3 seconds.