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LanXPLORER Pro

150835 Iss 5

User Manual

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Chapter 1.

Your LanXPLORER

The LanXPLORER can be used to test RJ45 cable routes, networks, connected Ethernet

devices and fiber-optic cable used for high speed transmission of data in communications

networks.

1.1

Main Functions

Function

LanXPLORER Pro

Screen size

3.5” TFT color, TOUCH

Wiremap

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Number of ports

2 copper 1 fiber, Wi-Fi

Tone Generator

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PoE / PoE+ measurement

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PoE / PoE+ device load measurement

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Basic active tests (DHCP, Ping etc.)

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Top Ten test (Talkers, Listeners,

protocols etc.)

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Device map / NetVerify

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Inline testing

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VoIP measurement

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VLAN Discovery

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802.1x

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Loopback

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Results transfer to PC

Via USB memory stick

Result transfer to mobile devices

Via Wi-Fi USB adapter

Internal battery charging

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External power supply

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Page 1: ...LanXPLORER Pro ...

Page 2: ...and all restrictions on reproduction and use apply to all media in which this information may be placed IDEAL INDUSTRIES Ltd pursues a policy of continual product improvement and reserves the right to alter without notice the specification design price or conditions of supply of any product or service IDEAL INDUSTRIES LTD 2016 All rights reserved Publication ref 150835 Issue 5 05 2016 Applies to s...

Page 3: ... batteries can be charged while installed in the hand held instrument Charging in any other manner can result in the rechargeable battery exploding Install remove store and charge the rechargeable batteries only in non explosive atmospheres Observe the operating and storage temperatures see Dimensions Weights Operating Conditions Do not allow children or persons not familiar with the safety precau...

Page 4: ...es potentially lethal voltages or dangerous situations The life and or health of the person performing the activity or anybody in the vicinity is at risk CAUTION This symbol indicates that the relative activity could possibly harm the environment or damage technical equipment NOTE Here you will find general notes additional information or support Typographical Conventions Boldface Refers to a butt...

Page 5: ... 7 Language 17 3 2 8 Date and Time 17 3 2 9 Factory 17 3 3 RJ45 18 3 4 Fiber optic cable 19 3 5 Tests 19 3 5 1 Cable Wire Tests 19 3 5 2 Autotest 21 3 5 3 IP Tests 21 3 5 4 Targets V4 Targets V6 26 3 6 IPv4 28 3 7 IPv6 29 3 8 VLAN 29 3 9 Wi Fi 30 3 9 1 Connect disconnect with an existing Wi Fi network 30 3 9 2 Creating a new Wi Fi network 30 3 9 3 Changing a Wi Fi network already present 30 3 9 4 ...

Page 6: ...44 6 7 1 Performing test 44 6 7 2 Display results 44 6 8 Voice over IP VoIP 45 6 8 1 Performing test 45 6 8 2 Display results 45 6 9 Trace Route 46 6 9 1 Performing test 46 6 9 2 Display results 46 6 10 Blink 47 6 10 1 Performing test 47 6 11 Power over Ethernet PoE 47 6 11 1 Performing test 47 6 11 2 Display results 47 6 12 Loop 48 6 12 1 Performing test 48 6 13 PC Diagnosis 48 6 14 Statistics 49...

Page 7: ...ction LanXPLORER Pro Screen size 3 5 TFT color TOUCH Wiremap Number of ports 2 copper 1 fiber Wi Fi Tone Generator PoE PoE measurement PoE PoE device load measurement Basic active tests DHCP Ping etc Top Ten test Talkers Listeners protocols etc Device map NetVerify Inline testing VoIP measurement VLAN Discovery 802 1x Loopback Results transfer to PC Via USB memory stick Result transfer to mobile d...

Page 8: ... In instrument 8 hours Operating temperature min max 0 o C to 40 o C use only when instrument temperature is close to ambient temperature Storage Temperature Min Max 20 o C to 70 o C Relative Humidity 5 to 90 non condensing Equipment Included Quantity Description 1 Measuring instrument 1 Active Remote 1 Carrying case 2 STP Patch cables 30 cm 1 Quick Reference Guide 1 NiMH rechargeable battery pack...

Page 9: ...rogrammed test procedure 4 Function keys F1 to F4 For selection of soft keys displayed on screen 5 TFT display Display of menus test results graphs actions selected and function keys Touchscreen for display and selection of menus test results graphs action selection and function keys 6 Escape Return to previous menu or discontinue and exit current menu without saving changes 7 LEDs Display of char...

Page 10: ...ce Terminal for copper cables 9 Fiber optic network port Terminal for fiber optic cables 10 RJ45 2 nd diagnostic port Inline interface for copper cables active devices 11 USB external port Port for connecting USB device Wi Fi antenna storage 12 Power socket Socket for power pack Fig 2 LanXPLORER Top and side views ...

Page 11: ...ry 5 Time 6 LanXPLORER 7 Menu points 8 Softkeys Functions will be change on different pages 2 1 3 Touchscreen Possible options in menus are indicated by symbols on the display Simply touch the symbol to select the option indicated 2 1 4 Arrow keys Enter Possible options in menus are indicated by symbols on the display The options can be selected by moving to the corresponding symbols with the arro...

Page 12: ...for the test results To preserve your rechargeable batteries it is possible to set the LanXPLORER to switch off automatically after a certain time with no activity To increase the service life of your rechargeable batteries we recommend removing the batteries when the instrument is not used for longer periods of time 2 2 1 Mains Operation The LanXPLORER can be operated using an external DC power s...

Page 13: ...harged in the LanXPLORER 2 2 3 Removing installing rechargeable batteries When the batteries are removed the LanXPLORER saves the data and settings in the battery buffered flash ROM 1 Open the kick stand 2 Remove the battery cover CAUTION The battery pack or battery holder is connected to the LanXPLORER with a cable When removing the batteries do not pull on the cable damage to instrument and conn...

Page 14: ...nticked the standby screen is displayed when the tester is switched on instead of the Startup screen All instrument settings can be made with the Setup menu on the standby screen From the Setup menu it is possible to navigate to any of the submenus to make settings there 1 Select the menu point Setup 2 Make the settings by selecting the applicable menu point 3 Select More to display the next page ...

Page 15: ...nges with Escape 3 2 2 Preferences This menu allows settings to be made for the display and display format Display settings 1 Select the menu point Pref 2 Select the desired option 3 Set the desired option 4 Save the entry made with Apply You can exit the menu without saving the changes with Escape Image Description Auto Off Defines the time after which the LanXPLORER will shut off automatically i...

Page 16: ...ady present or to create a new job directory 1 Select the menu point Jobs to obtain a list of all jobs created on your LanXPLORER Viewing a present job and test details 1 Select a job from the list to view the test results and their status 2 Select a test to obtain further details on the test 3 Select a single test to obtain further details on the test Creating a new job 1 Select Options 2 Select ...

Page 17: ... menu point Save 2 Select Save to store the LanXPLORER configuration on a USB storage device 3 Select Load to load a configuration from a USB storage device on the LanXPLORER The exported file is saved on the USB storage device under the Name nmmcfg xml to load a configuration on the LanXPLORER it is necessary for the file with the same name to be present on the USB storage device 3 2 6 About This...

Page 18: ...nt time by selecting the hour minute and seconds 4 Save the entry made with Apply You can exit the menu without saving the changes with Escape 3 2 9 Factory You can set the LanXPLORER back to the factory settings with this menu All settings are set back to the factory settings All data is deleted from the memory CAUTION The data cannot be restored after deleting with the Reset menu All tests store...

Page 19: ... are used for transmitting and receiving Half Duplex pairs are used for transmitting or receiving Min Rx Size Smallest recognized packet size MDI Configuration of the device interface MACError Bookmark not defined Display of MAC address Link Wait Time Set the time that the tester will wait for Ethernet link establishment before it stops searching Monitor Mode Timeout s Set the time that the tester...

Page 20: ...endor of the SFP if supported Part No Identifies the vendor s part number of the SFP if supported 802 1x Indicates if 802 1x security is enabled 3 5 Tests This menu allows settings to be made for the tests 1 Select Setup 2 Select the menu point Tests 3 5 1 Cable Wire Tests This menu allows settings to be made for wiremap and tone generator 1 Select the menu point Wiretests Figure 22 Test settings ...

Page 21: ...79 2 Select the desired option 3 Select the desired test parameters or enter the desired information with the alphanumeric keys 4 Save the entry made with Apply You can exit the menu without saving the changes with Escape Setting the tone generator This menu allows you to set the melody on the tone generator and the pin or pair to be found 1 Select the menu point ToneGen 2 Select the option Tone t...

Page 22: ... the entry made with Apply You can exit the menu without saving the changes with Escape 3 5 3 IP Tests This menu allows settings to be made for the IP test 1 Select the menu point IP Tests 2 Select More to display the next page Ping4 Ping IPv4 This menu allows settings to be made for the ping IPv4 test 1 Select the menu point Ping4 2 Select the tick box next to the targets to be included in the pi...

Page 23: ...6 Ping IPv6 This menu allows settings to be made for the ping IPv6 test 1 Select the menu point Ping6 2 Select the tick box next to the targets to be included in the ping test 3 Select More to display the next page Option Description Count Number of pings sent Single or Multiple hosts Select ping to a single target or to all of the selected targets Pause Period of time between sending pings in mil...

Page 24: ...the menu point VoIP 2 Select the desired option 3 Enter the desired information with the alphanumeric keys 4 Save the entry made with Apply You can exit the menu without saving the changes with Escape Option Description Local Network Scan local network automatic setting is used Custom Network Scan specific network area IP Address Defines the Custom Network area to be scanned Scan range Scan Range ...

Page 25: ...aving the changes with Escape Option Description Target Select the target address to which the ping is to be sent Use the option to select the list with the target addresses you have saved Max Hops Set the maximum number of hops to the target address Timeout Maximum waiting time in seconds Type Set ICMP or UDP Name Lookup Select the tick box to include hop names if supported in the results This wi...

Page 26: ...defined by the settings made to Target IP and Range 3 Save the entry made with Apply You can exit the menu without saving the changes with Escape Option Description Wireline Every bit received is immediately re transmitted to its source even if there are errors Can only be used over a copper or optical cable not through active network elements MAC Errored frames are dropped All good frames are re ...

Page 27: ...nges with Escape 3 5 4 Targets V4 Targets V6 This menu point allows target addresses to be entered and managed for use in the individual tests 1 Select the menu point Targets Softkey Description Add Enter a new target address Delete Delete a target address Edit Change a target address Option Description Test Type PoE Setup for standard PoE PoE Setup for extended PoE Measurement Min PoE Power Thres...

Page 28: ...th Cancel or Escape 4 Save the entry made with Apply You can exit the menu without saving the changes with Escape Deleting a target address 1 Mark the target address to be deleted 2 Select Delete Changing a target address 1 Mark the target address to be changed 2 Select edit 3 Enter the new parameter with the alphanumeric keys 4 Save the entry made with Apply You can exit the menu without saving t...

Page 29: ...tMask Static network mask Gateway IP address of the Gateway DNS1 IP address of Domain Name Server 1 DNS2 IP address of Domain Name Server 2 DHCP Time out Setting of the time the tester will wait to be assigned a DHCP address before it defaults to a 169 x x x address NOTE When working with the Static option request the required information on the IP address NetMask Gateway and DNS server from your ...

Page 30: ... Static IP address Prefix Select 64 or 128 bit 3 8 VLAN This menu allows settings to be made for testing in virtual LANs 1 Select Setup 2 Select the menu point VLAN Image Description VLAN Disabled Deactivate virtual network recognition Enabled Activate virtual network recognition VLAN ID Manual entry of virtual LAN ID VLAN PRIORITY Manual entry of the VLAM Priority from 0 to 7 3 Select the option ...

Page 31: ...ithout saving the changes with Escape 3 9 3 Changing a Wi Fi network already present 10 Select a Wi Fi network from the list that you want to process 11 Select Option 12 Select the menu point Edit 13 Select the desired option 14 Select the desired test parameters or enter the desired information with the alphanumeric keys 15 Save the entry made with Apply You can exit the menu without saving the c...

Page 32: ...fore 802 1x will work Set the 802 1x field to Enable Select the required EAP Method from the drop down menu in the EAP Method field See Notes 1 to 4 below Scroll to the Certificate field and select the required certificate from the look up table Enter a username and password when required Scroll to the Root Cert field and select the required certificate from the look up table when required Press t...

Page 33: ...ch can be run with with your LanXPLORER model in the different connection versions Test setup Passive wiring Active wiring Inline Fiber optic cable Wi Fi Test Autotest Wiremap ToneGen IPv4 IPv6 Mac Link Ping Netmap VoIP Trace Route 4 Trace Route 6 Network Verify Loop PC Diagnosis PoE Load Top Ten Blink Virtual Lan Wi Fi Scan ...

Page 34: ... you to determine whether a fiber optic cable a copper line or a wireless network is to be tested 1 Select the menu Ports 2 Select the desired option Option Description Optical Fiber optic cable RJ45 Copper cable Wi Fi Wireless network WLAN 5 2 Passive Wiring This function allows all cables not under power to be tested If it is not possible to connect cables directly to the interfaces present on t...

Page 35: ...ors Error location Item Description 1 Active Remote 2 Wall Outlet 3 Patch Panel 4 LanXPLORER 1 Select the menu Ports RJ45 2 Disconnect the cable link to be tested from all network components 3 Connect cable path earth to the RJ45 network port on the LanXPLORER 4 Connect a remote active Remote to the other end of the cable path 5 Select Run to start recognition of the cable path Figure 46 Typical t...

Page 36: ...ent PoE specific parameters can also be measured 1 Select the menu Ports RJ45 2 Connect a network cable to the Ethernet compatible device to be tested 3 Connect the free end of the cable path to the RJ45 network port on the LanXPLORER 4 Connect a network cable to the network 5 Connect the free end of the cable path to the RJ45 diagnostic port on the LanXPLORER 6 Select Detect to start recognition ...

Page 37: ...t s 1 Plug in an SFP of the desired wavelength 2 Select the menu Ports Optical 3 Connect a fiber optic cable to the Ethernet compatible device to be tested 4 Connect the free end of the cable path to the SFP plugged in the LanXPLORER 5 Select Detect to start recognition of the Ethernet compatible device Item Description 1 Transfer rate of connected device and Rx optical power 2 IP address of conne...

Page 38: ...high sensitivity antenna into the USB port before following the procedure below An overview the tests available is given in Chapter 4 1 Select the menu Ports Wi Fi 2 Select Scan to start recognition of the network Image Description SSID SSID of access point CH Channel Security protocol 3 Select Run to start recognition of the network again 4 Select Details to view further information on individual...

Page 39: ...e next page Symbol Overall test results Test not performed Test performed and evaluated as passed Test performed and evaluated as failed 6 1 1 Performing individual tests 1 Select the desired individual test 2 Perform the test The result is stored in the short term memory and displayed in the test summary 6 1 2 Resetting test results 1 Select reset in order to reset marked individual tests that ar...

Page 40: ...Display of individual test results 1 Select the desired individual test 2 Select More to view additional details on the specific test results 3 Press Escape to return to the previous screen 6 3 Wiremap test Short circuits discontinuities and erroneous circuits can be located with the aid of the wiremap test The test results are displayed in the form of a graph to facilitate evaluation Any faults i...

Page 41: ...art the Wiremap test 6 3 2 Display results DISPLAYS ON THE ACTIVE REMOTE A flashing LED on the Active Remote indicates the test status LED display Description Red slowly The end is near has been detected Test not performed Fast red Fault Green fast The end is near has been detected Cable path is okay Orange Incorrect voltage WIREMAP Item Description 1 Type of cable set 2 Display Preference of comp...

Page 42: ...e at a rate of 2 Hz and can be recognized by the majority of common line testers e g IDEAL No 62 164 Tone Probe Item Description 1 LanXPLORER 2 Patch Cord 3 Wall Outlet 4 Patch Panel 5 Inductive receiver tone probe PERFORMING TEST 1 Connect the free end of the cable path to the RJ45 network port on the LanXPLORER 2 Select the menu point Tests on the standby screen 3 Select the menu point ToneGen 4...

Page 43: ...map for comparisons Verify The device list can be saved in the instrument and used for comparison with new tests 1 Select Save Map to store the current Netmap 2 Select the currently saved Netmap 3 Select Rename to edit information 4 Enter the desired information with the alphanumeric keys 5 Save the entry made with OK You can exit the menu without saving the changes with Cancel or Escape 6 5 3 Dis...

Page 44: ...n file and the current Netmap diff The host is new in the current Netmap or the host is not present in the current Netmap 6 6 2 Saving Netmap for comparisons Verify The current device list can be saved in the instrument and used for comparison with new tests see 6 5 2 6 6 3 Display results SHOW COMPARISON LIST It is possible to view the test details on the comparison test Changed Hosts New Hosts M...

Page 45: ...ry made with Apply You can exit the menu without saving the changes with Escape 4 Select Run to start the test 6 7 2 Display results All of the targets marked for testing are displayed with the test result for each target and the overall test result Select a target and press Enter to display the detailed result for the target Image Description Target Target address Info In Progress test running Pa...

Page 46: ...rites the calls sequentially and shows the last 20 calls that have been recorded 6 8 2 Display results Image Description Call The call is evaluated as passed The call is evaluated as fault No Consecutive number Start Call begin to Call end Length Call period QOS Service quality Call corresponds with the quality parameters Call does not correspond with the quality parameters The call had not been a...

Page 47: ...the changes with Escape 4 Select Run to start the test 6 9 2 Display results All of the hops passed on the route to the destination are listed together with the time taken for each hop Image Description Target IP target address Info Passed Test passed Failed Test failed Hop IP address of hop skipped Tx ms Time required to reach next hop in milliseconds Select an individual hop and press Enter to d...

Page 48: ...inking LED changes periodically and is dependent on the switch type 6 11 Power over Ethernet PoE 6 11 1 Performing test 1 Select the menu point PoE 2 Select Setup to define the test parameters 3 Save the entry made with Apply You can exit the menu without saving the changes with Escape 4 Select Run to start the test The LanXPLORER then performs the following steps Measurement of incoming voltage M...

Page 49: ... instrument Wireline Mac IP UDP 6 12 1 Performing test 1 Select Setup 2 Set the type of loop specified by the measuring instrument with active layer 3 Save the entry made with Apply You can exit the menu without saving the changes with Escape 4 Select Run to start the test 6 13 PC Diagnosis With this test the LanXPLORER can provide information on the MAC and IP level of the connected PC Moreover i...

Page 50: ...e graph The LanXPLORER can keep the following statistics on active networks Image Description Top Ten Display of 10 largest wideband users error sources and protocols IP Display of device IP login configuration VLAN Display of recognized active virtual networks presently in use MAC Displays the package statistics in layer 2 More further package statistics Size Distribution size of the package LINK...

Page 51: ...ith OK You can exit the menu without saving the changes with Cancel or Escape 9 Save the entry made with Apply You can exit the menu without saving the changes with Escape 10 In the option Code type set ASCII or HEX NOTE The information required for setting the network has to be requested from your system administrator If a Default Access Point has been saved in the LanXPLORER when activated the d...

Page 52: ...ted 1 Select the menu point Tests on the standby screen 2 Select the desired individual test All of the tests are the same as those available through the RJ 45 or Optical ports with the addition of the Scan function used to search for available Wi Fi networks 3 Perform the test The result is stored in the short term memory and displayed in the test summary Figure 72 Wi Fi Test results ...

Page 53: ...nd open and never dispose of such remnants loose with domestic wastes the fiber splinters pose an injury hazard Before cleaning SFP modules we recommend removing them from the instrument This ensures that light cannot be admitted inadvertently during the cleaning process CAUTION Observe the maximum measuring range when connecting SFP modules to a light conducting link see specifications for indivi...

Page 54: ...ort Note the high gain antenna can not be used for results transfer From the home screen select the JOBS icon The display will show the Job List screen Wi Fi connectivity is indicated by the top bar on the LanXPLORER screen changing from grey to blue and a Wi Fi symbol intermittently appearing in the battery symbol position Now the LanXPLORER is ready for results transfer wirelessly Note To minimi...

Page 55: ... SETUP REPORTS screen You will be prompted for the LanXPLORER Wi Fi password if it has been changed from the default value Once connected the App will display list of JOBs on the LanXPLORER These can be selected and downloaded to the smartphone Once results are on the iPhone they can then be transferred using email or other share mechanisms Apple is a trademark of Apple Inc registered in the U S a...

Page 56: ...ged Data export and data import is accomplished exclusively to from a USB storage device connected to the LanXPLORER 4 Store the firmware update on an empty USB storage device 8 Plug the USB storage device into the USB interface on the LanXPLORER 9 Switch on the LanXPLORER 10 Ensure that the rechargeable batteries in the LanXPLORER are charged or connect the LanXPLORER to mains power 11 Select the...

Page 57: ...QUIPMENT INCLUDED Quantity Description 1 Tool 10 Replacement insert CHANGING THE SOCKET INSERT 1 Switch the LanXPLORER off 2 Remove cables 3 Carefully push the tool STRAIGHT into the socket BE CAREFUL DO NOT MOVE THE TOOL VERTICALLY 4 Keeping the tool STRAIGHT firmly pull the insert out from the socket 5 Using fingers replace a new insert STRAIGHT into the socket and secure in place by firmly push...

Page 58: ... Centre Pin positive polarity Controls Screen Touch Screen Used for Touch Control of all Tester Functions Located on front On Off Push Button Used for Power On Off Located on front Function Keys F1 to F4 Used for Screen Defined Functions Located on front Navigation Keys Cursor Enter Escape Used for User Interface Navigation Located on front Autotest Used for Launch of automatic test sequence Locat...

Page 59: ...s In Line Monitor Mode Tests PC Diagnostics VoIP Top Ten Service Detection PoE ISDN s with audible warning PBX with audible warning Unknown with audible warning VLAN Enabled Disabled VLAN ID 0 to 4094 VLAN Priority 0 7 Auto Detect Mode Cable Endpoint In Line Monitor Auto Negotiation Disabled or Enabled Speed 10Mbps 100Mbps 1Gbps Link Pulse Polarity Normal Inverted Link Pulse Height Normal Low Port...

Page 60: ...s VOIP Test Protocols Session Initiation Protocol SIP VOIP Test Setup VoIP Port 1 1 to 65535 VoIP Port 2 1 to 65535 Max Jitter Test Threshold ms 1 to 999999 Max Delay Test Threshold ms 1 to 999999 Max Lost Packets Test Threshold 1 to 100 VOIP Test Results Call Log Last 20 calls Call start time Destination number Call length mm ss port number destination source Jitter Last successfully connected ca...

Page 61: ...ap Results Hosts count All Hosts Server Hosts differentiation based on services ports Printer Hosts differentiation based on services ports Host details Host Name IPv4 6 Address MAC Address Services Detected Ping Setup Target IP address URL Count 1 to 999999 Pause 0 to 5000 ms Length 8 to 3000 bytes Ping Results Info READY IN PROGRESS PASSED NO RESPONSE UNKNOWN HOST Tx Count 0 to 999999 Rx Count 0...

Page 62: ... Mb s Errors Frame Count Protocols type Frame Count Host IP address Bandwidth Average Mb s IP Results Info Listening IPv4 6 address Gateway Subnet mask Primary DNS Secondary DNS DHCP Server VLAN Results Rx Tx VLAN Endpoint Rx Tx VLAN In Line MAC Results Rx Tx Frames Total Bytes Unicast Broadcast Multicast Max Frames sec Current Rate bps Average Rate bps Max Rate bps Current Utilisation Average Uti...

Page 63: ...ty Approvals IEC 60950 1 2005 A1 2009 EN 60950 1 2006 A1 2010 Internal Clock Used for Timestamping results Autonomy Up to 2 days with battery removed Power Battery Supported Types Internally rechargeable 6 x AA NiMH cell pack 6 x AA Alkaline cells Autonomy 5 hours minimum Rechargeable pack only Recharge time 8 hours Rechargeable pack only System Setup Language Preferences English German French Spa...

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