6:
OPERATION
6.1 General Information:
The WireMaster XR-5 performs its tests when the single
button on its front panel is pressed and released. 6 Status
LEDs indicate the condition of the cable being tested, as
well as informing the user that Power is turned on, and
that the battery is good (or bad). 8 additional
"connection" LEDs light to indicate that specific wires in
a cable are connected. A chart beneath the 8 LEDs shows
the LEDs that should light for a good cable.
Note:
Only one cable can be tested at a time. I.e. A BNC
cable and an RJ-45 cable cannot be tested
simultaneously.
6.2
The MAIN and REMOTE unit:
The WireMaster XR-5 consists of a Main unit and a
Remote unit. The Remote unit stores conveniently on the
bottom of the Main unit. It can be removed or replaced
by sliding it from left to right or right to left respectively.
Use care when removing or replacing the Remote some
of the plastic edges are a little sharp.
The Remote is often attached to the Main unit when
storing, when transporting, or when Patch cables are
being tested. The Remote is removed from the Main unit
when an installed (in wall, ceiling, etc.) cable is being
tested.
6.3
Testing Patch cables:
"Patch" cables have both ends accessible at the same
location. Usually, but
not always, these cables are less
than 25ft in length, and are not installed in a wall or
ceiling. Since both ends are accessible, one end can be
plugged
into the XR5's Main unit, and one end into
the Remote unit. It is not necessary to remove the
Remote unit from its "docked" position on the Main unit.
6.4
Testing Installed cables:
To test cables installed in ceilings or walls, or in
applications that prevent the ends from being in the same
location, the Remote can be detached from the
Main
unit. Once detached, the Remote can be attached to one
end a cable, and the Main unit attached to the other end
of the cable. These ends are often in different rooms and
on different floors of a building.
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