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5.7 Tone Generator

The injected signal oscillates between 810Hz and 1110Hz, six times per

second.

NOTE:

The auto-off function is disabled in Tone Generator mode, so that

the tone can be injected into a cable for an extended period of time while

tracing takes place.

5.8 Backlight

The display backlight is switched on and off with the

button.

The LanCaster may also be used as a tone generator, to trace and identify

cables and wires. The user will need a cable tone tracer.

To select Tone Generator :

Menu level 2. Press to move

to Warble Tone, press

select. The warble tone screen

will be displayed. To exit press

18:24

Type = tia568 stp

warble tone

Vp=79%

contrast

system settings

erase memory

pc link

03:11:05

18:24

warble tone

03:11:05

Structured Cable Tester

& TDR Fault Locator

Structured Cable Tester

& TDR Fault Locator

Pro

BI Communications

Innovation through Technology

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LanCaster

Pro ST

03:11:05

TIA568

STP Vp=79%

Summary of Contents for Lan Caster ProST

Page 1: ...tions Innovation through Technology Pro ProST ST Structured Cable Tester TDR Fault Locator Structured Cable Tester TDR Fault Locator Pro Pro BI Communications Innovation through Technology 18 24 LanCa...

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Page 3: ...Set Time And Date 13 4 6 Select Wiring Type 13 4 7 Set Volocity Of Propogation 13 4 8 Adjusting Contrast 14 4 9 Setting Auto Shutdown 14 4 10 Address Settings 14 4 11 Volocity Of Propogation 15 5 1 T...

Page 4: ...ECTION 6 DOWNLOADING TO P C SECTION 7 WIRING PROTOCOLS SECTION 8 MAINTENANCE 6 1 Linking Lancaster Pro ST To PC 25 6 2 Selective Download 25 6 3 Full Download 25 6 4 Erasing Memory 26 TABLE OF CONTENT...

Page 5: ...rical Symbols This symbol signifies that the instrument is protected by double or reinforced insulation Use only specified replacement parts when servicing the instrument This symbol on the instrument...

Page 6: ...e that the contents are consistent with the packing list Notify your distributor of any missing items If the equipment appears to be damaged file a claim immediately with the carrier and notify your d...

Page 7: ...e main unit with a red green pass fail LED on the remote unit When plugged into an active port it will emit an audible tone if telephone voltages are present on any of the pins and will identify 10 ba...

Page 8: ...he following functions when menu is selected 5 To scroll cursor arrow 3 To increment setting 4 To decrement setting 6 Return to menu 8 Structured Cable Tester TDR Fault Locator Structured Cable Tester...

Page 9: ...etwork Voltage presence Test Inhibit Inhibits T esting in the presence of live voltages Tone Generator T one generator oscillating 810Hz 1110Hz Battery indicator Gas Gauge Bargraph Main Unit Display 1...

Page 10: ...2 to 112 F 0 to 40 C 5 to 95 RH non condensing Main Unit Weight 12 oz 350g Main Unit Dimensions 6 5 x 3 5 x 1 5 165 x 90 x 37mm Remote Weight 1 5 oz 40g Remote Dimensions 2 5 x 2 0 x 1 0 65 x 52 x 25m...

Page 11: ...s stored max 1 000 The following parameters will need to be set prior to use refer to 4 2 for menu locations 1 2 The Lancaster Pro ST time and date is set at G M T Grenwich Mean Time Prior to use the...

Page 12: ...24 you are about to erase the memory do you want to continue No yes 03 11 05 18 24 LanCaster PRO ST 03 11 05 TIA568 STP Vp 79 000 18 24 00000 selective download full download 03 11 05 18 24 address s...

Page 13: ...t Time and Date Menu Level 4 Press to move to desired position Press and to incremen or decrement When time and date are set correctly press to return to menu 4 6 Set Wiring Type Menu Level 2 Press to...

Page 14: ...mbination of alpha A Z or numeric 0 9 allowing identification of customer building floor number or cabinet etc The last four characters are numeric only 0 9 for port identification and will automatica...

Page 15: ...may list the Vp on their specification sheet or may be able to provide it when asked Sometimes this value is not readily available or the user may wish to determine it specifically to compensate for e...

Page 16: ...ing and display the following Telephone Voltage detected on Pin X NOTE The pin on the RJ45 connection on which the voltage is detected is displayed In the event of a TNV Telecom Network Voltage Warnin...

Page 17: ...it to the other end of the same cable Press the button 5 2 Service Detection 17 T oken Ring 10base T 100Mbit No Service Unknown Service 5 3 General Operation Structured Cable Tester TDR Fault Locator...

Page 18: ...e display will briefly show the following message while testing is being performed Test in Progress This screen is quickly followed by the test results screen T est Pass OK Screen T est Failed Screen...

Page 19: ...d by a double beep from the main unit and a double green flash on the LED of the active remote unit Next information about the test type selected along with a mea sured value of the cable length and a...

Page 20: ...nit will show the fault as at the near end or the remote end These faults are the most common and are mainly due to termination problems If the fault occurs some way along the cable or link under test...

Page 21: ...following is displayed Split Pair ID1 FAILED TIA568 L 94ft Vp 71 4 5 1 2 3 6 7 8 S Split Pair Pin 1 2 3 6 4 5 1 2 3 6 7 8 S NOTE For cables less than 6 ft 2m in length the tester is unable to disting...

Page 22: ...y Shorts Reversals Opens For example on a cable with an Open on pin 3 and a Short between pins 7 and 8 only the Short in pins 7 and 8 will be reported If a wire map test is performed without a remote...

Page 23: ...is a fault on the pair which is preventing the TDR circuit from measuring the length Length will be displayed in the selected units either meters or feet and the Vp and cable testing standard will als...

Page 24: ...be used as a tone generator to trace and identify cables and wires The user will need a cable tone tracer To selectTone Generator Menu level 2 Press to move to Warble Tone press to select The warble...

Page 25: ...2 Selective Download 18 24 000000 Selective Download Full Download 03 11 05 18 24 y336f Selective Download Full Download 03 11 05 Press to move cursor and buttons will increment and decrement digits...

Page 26: ...press to return to menu 18 24 you are about to erase the memory do you want to continue No yes 03 11 05 WHEN THIS FUNCTION HAS BEEN COMPLETED ALL STORED TEST RESULTS WILL BE DELETED ENSURE RESULTS HA...

Page 27: ...one or two wires in the same pair One or more pairs may also be opened in the same cable 4 5 3 6 1 2 7 8 4 5 3 6 1 2 7 8 Pair 1 Pair 2 Pair 3 Pair 4 SHORTED PAIR SH One specific pair is shorted 4 5 3...

Page 28: ...o or more wires and pairs may be affected in the same cable 4 5 3 6 1 2 7 8 4 5 3 6 1 2 7 8 Pair 1 Pair 2 Pair 3 Pair 4 CROSSED WIRES CW Two wires from different pairs are crossed at one end Two or mo...

Page 29: ...5 3 6 1 2 7 8 Pair 1 Pair 2 Pair 3 Pair 4 SPLIT PAIRS SP One pair uses one wire from another pair The cable will work but cross talk may occur Two or more pairs in the same cable may be split 1 2 7 8...

Page 30: ...th lightly dampened with soapy water Rinse with a damp cloth and then dry with a dry cloth Do not splash water directly on the instrument Do not use alcohol solvents or hydrocarbons 8 3 Storage If the...

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