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CHAPTER 4: Operation

4.6 Using the Command Keys

There are sixteen pushbutton keys on the keypad of the
Ranger. Twelve of these are a standard telephone keypad;
the four keys in a single row at the top are the Ranger’s
command keys. The command keys each have multiple
functions, depending on which operating mode the
Ranger is in and the Function key.

4.6.1 Command-Key Functions In Normal TALK Mode 

In regular TALK mode, the labels printed on the 
keys describe their functions. (The abbreviations in
parentheses in the paragraphs below are the actual
labels on the keys themselves.)

• The Flash (Flsh) key breaks the phone line 

connection for 0.6 seconds, simulating a phone
“hookflash” signal. Hookflashes are often used 
to transfer calls or to activate special PABX or 
central-office features.

• When dialing is not in progress, the T/P (Tone)

key toggles the test set between tone (DTMF) and
pulse dialing. The current dialing mode is displayed
on the bottom line of the LCD. While dialing is in
progress, the Tone key can be used to switch from
pulse to tone mode for sending tones after making

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4.5 Using the Function Button

The Function (FCN) button acts to modify the operation
of some of the keys on the keypad. The function button
must be pressed or held down prior to pressing the key
that the user wants to modify. Pressing a key that the
function does not affect will cause the function button 
to be ignored. The affect of the function button on the
command keys is described in Section 4.6 below. 

The affect of the function button on the standard keypad
keys is shown on the keypad by the white printing on the
test set above the affected key:

• Star (*) – key becomes CL, a clear for the 

LCD when it is displaying caller ID or DTMF 
information, or while editing memory dial 
numbers or names.

• – key is shifted to A for dialing or saving a 

DTMF tone that is not normally available on 
a 12-key telephone keypad.

• – key is shifted to B in a similar fashion
• – key is shifted to C
• Pound (#) – key is shifted to D

Summary of Contents for Lil' Buttie Ranger

Page 1: ...Lil Buttie TELEPHONE TEST SET with Amplified Speaker LB250 805 383 1500 FAX 805 383 1595 www test um com 808 Calle Plano Camarillo CA 93012...

Page 2: ...et Carrying Accessories 49 2 Lil Buttie RANGER Contents Chapter Page 1 Specifications 4 2 Introduction 7 2 1 General Overview 7 2 2 Features and Benefits 8 2 3 The Ranger Illustrated 12 3 Installation...

Page 3: ...perating 20 hours min 112 hours max Standby 2 5 years Typical 25 to 40 hours Note The loudspeaker draws a large amount of power and can discharge the battery quickly if used at high volume on a line w...

Page 4: ...a deluxe cord set made from nylon cloth covered test lead wire It also comes with a cordura carrying case that holds the test set head set and cord set Optimum results with the Ranger are obtained wit...

Page 5: ...ce the microphone must be muted while the loudspeaker is on the mute button acts as a loudspeaker mute and allows the microphone to be used intercom style with the Insta Talk feature Can do pulse and...

Page 6: ...rovides an alphanumeric name field 16 characters long that is associated with each number memory slot When the Ranger is set to pulse dial it can be switched to tone dialing midway through the number...

Page 7: ...ger s RJ 12 jack Clip the other end of the cable to your desired line in a wiring closet 66 block for example to establish a connection to that line To remove the cable set detach it from the line and...

Page 8: ...ge 2 Make sure that the Ranger is in BELL mode see Section 4 1 2 and that the new battery is unpacked and ready to install 3 Disconnect the existing battery then within 30 seconds replace it with the...

Page 9: ...ure is selected as ON in the setup menu The Ranger must measure 10 volts or more on the line it is connected to a voltage level indicating a live but unused line before it will go off hook This stops...

Page 10: ...information it will test the signal for correct format and checksum and display valid information and PASS 18 Lil Buttie RANGER Flash to connect prompt on line 2 If you still want to go offhook despi...

Page 11: ...t the Ranger is in MONITOR mode and that the bell ringer is off 20 Lil Buttie RANGER or FAIL depending on the correctness of the received data If you leave the TALK BELL MON switch in this position wh...

Page 12: ...coming from the loudspeaker 22 Lil Buttie RANGER 4 3 Using the Mute Button When the test set is off hook in the TALK mode and the loudspeaker OFF you can mute the output from the Ranger s microphone...

Page 13: ...ent dialing mode is displayed on the bottom line of the LCD While dialing is in progress the Tone key can be used to switch from pulse to tone mode for sending tones after making 24 Lil Buttie RANGER...

Page 14: ...h is required to exit this mode 26 Lil Buttie RANGER a connection in pulse mode When you press the key to do this a T will appear in the display along with the numbers you are dialing If you are alrea...

Page 15: ...he list Press Select Flsh to dial the currently displayed number or press Menu Rcl to escape back to normal operation Note slot 9 is permanently pre programmed to store the number of Technical Support...

Page 16: ...ter printed on the key To store the presently displayed character the user can press any other key to advance the cursor and start entering characters from that key or press the FCN key 30 Lil Buttie...

Page 17: ...is off no low voltage check is made before the test set goes off hook 32 Lil Buttie RANGER combination to just advance the cursor pressing FCN again will enter a space into the name field In general...

Page 18: ...eater than 65 volts which would normally indicate a line with power for repeaters or a line with a power cross If this occurs the measured 34 Lil Buttie RANGER Guard High Volt This screen allows the h...

Page 19: ...onnects again if the current is still too high 36 Lil Buttie RANGER voltage is displayed along with the messages V TOO HIGH DISCONNECT NOW The test set will display this message and sound the alarm un...

Page 20: ...Display In MONITOR mode the Ranger decodes and displays any DTMF tones that are on the monitored phone line 38 Lil Buttie RANGER 4 9 6 On Hook Caller ID While it s in BELL or MONITOR mode the Ranger d...

Page 21: ...splay 4 9 9 Loudspeaker The Ranger has a loudspeaker that can be used in MONITOR and TALK modes to allow the test set to be used like a speaker phone so that the signal on the line can be heard withou...

Page 22: ...Troubleshooting 6 1 Warranty Test Um Inc guarantees to the end user purchaser that its products and each of the parts thereof will be free of all defects in material and or workmanship This warranty e...

Page 23: ...d proof of purchase documentation is not available a period of not more than 12 months from date of manufacture shall apply 6 4 Non Warranty Service Damaged units returned for non warranty repairs wil...

Page 24: ...set with adjustable head band noise canceling microphone use on left or right side 2 5 mm cell phone style plug with 4 ft cord 46 Lil Buttie RANGER 7 Accessories Accessories can be obtained by contact...

Page 25: ...Custom made pouch built to store the test set and cord set in separate compartments Has loop on the back for attachment to belt or tool box This pouch is included with the Ranger 48 Lil Buttie RANGER...

Page 26: ...51 NOTES 50 NOTES...

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