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figure 14.
Unterminated Network Error
figure 15.
Poor Network Quality Error
Using ID Mode
You can use ID Mode to identify RF remotes, for coax networks with
splitters, and ID Only Coax remotes for individual coax cables. ID Only
Coax remotes should not be used on coax networks.
Each RF remote has an LED light to indicate when the remote is
responding to the main unit during testing. the LED light emits a single
short flash when the RF remote is queried. RF remotes can only be used
on a terminated network. The RF remotes can also be used as network
terminators in Quality Mode.
If ID Mode is used on an unterminated network, the following icons can
appear in the LCD display screen:
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If the network is completely unterminated, ID mapping is not possible.
The “Open” icon flashes and the “HLt” icon displays in the lower-right
corner of the LCD display screen (see Figure 14).
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If the network quality is low (<17dB), mapping stops, the “Quality”
icon flashes, and the “HLt” icon appears in the lower right corner of
the LCD display screen (see Figure 15).
Note:
If the Quality value is low, this often means that cable
ends are not terminated properly. Use F-Terminator Plugs
on unterminated cable ends to improve network quality and
operate ID mode successfully.
Make sure all connections are tight and secure before
commencing testing. Loose connections will cause incorrect or
intermittent readings.
