Addlogix CTK-LNTRK User Manual

User’s Guide

CTK-LNTRK LAN Tracker

Overview:

Addlogix’s CTK-LNTRK Tracker is a 3-in-1
tester that includes the functions of 1)
network tester, 2) tone generator, and 3)
pin-by-pin cable tester.

PH-120 LAN Tracker is a portable
easy-to-operate tester that combines the
functions of tone generator and network
activity detector that can flash network
hub’s, switches, and NIC’s port to indicate
the network port. It also performs
loo-back or remote validation of network,
data, voi ce, and coaxia l ca b l es by
displaying the test result on its LED dis play. The display shows pin-by-pin configuration
that can move forward or backwards in both automatic and manual fashion.

Other functions include validating the integrity of a cable’s shielding, and it can ‘trace’ a
cable through its tone generator function and its ability to turn on network port’s activity on
Hubs and NICs. Its line tester tests for line polarity and detects whether an AC or DC
voltage is present on the line. The tester can also identify an inactive netwo rk’s speed
(10/100/1000mbps).

Features:

• Provides pin-by-pin configuration of 1-8 pin cables

• Detects network’s activity and speed

• Detects inactive network device type and speed

• Traces cable / network port with its built-in tone generator or its ability to turn on the

activity LEDs on network hubs, switches, and NICs

• Checks line polarity and detects if AC/DC voltage is present

Operations:

1. About live / active networks: When testing an installed cable, please verify if a
voltage is present on a network by using the built-in volt age detector. If voltage is
detected, unplug the power adapter from the network equipment first. Never use
the tester on live network and cables.
To do so, plug one end of the cable to the remote unit’s jack. The result will be

displayed on the “LINE TEST” LED on the unit. If the LED lights up, volt age is
detected. Green indicates normal polarity; red indicates reverse polarity, and
yellow indicates AC voltage.

2. Available Test Modes:

• Automatic Mode
“St ep” button for one second. If the tester is in “Network Test” mode, press
either the “Step” button or the “Backward” button to change the tester to
“Automati c” mode.

• Network Test Mode
the “Backward” button for 1 second

• “St ep Test / Manual” Mode
“Step” or “Backward” button once to change the tester to “Step Test / Manual”
mode. If the tester is in “Network Test” mode, press the “Step” or
“Backward” button twice to change the tester to “Step Test / Manual” mode.

3. Test Mode LED: The tester’s test mode status LED indicates what mode it is in.

• Automatic Mode – LED is blinking

• Network Test Mode – LED is lit solid

• Manual / Step Test Mode – LED is blank / unlit

4. Available Tests:

Testing Cables
Test a cable by connecting one end of the cable to the main tester and the other en d
to the tester’s remote unit. In “Automatic” test mode, the tester will automatically
cycle through each pin, while displaying the test result on the LED. In “Manual /
Step” test mode, t he tester will test one pin at a time. Press the “Step” button to test
the next pin.

Loop Back Test
A loop bac k (test without using the tester’s remote unit) can be performed by
connecting one of the cable to the main tester’s “TX” socket and the other end of the
cable to tester’s “RX” socket.

Testing Installed Cable / Wiring
Test an installed cable or wire by connecting one end of the cable or wire to the main
tester’s TX port and the other end to the tester’s remote unit. In “Automatic” test
mode, the tester will automatically cycle through each pin, while displaying the test
result on the LED. In “Manual / Step” test mode, the tester will test one pin at a time.
Press the “Step” button to test the next pin.

Shielding Integrity Test
Shielding validation will be done under both “Automatic” and “Manual / Step Test”
modes. The shielding LED (“S” on the main unit, “Shield” on the remote unit) will
come on indicating shielding integrity.

– Set the tester to “Automatic” mode by holding down the

– Set the tester to “Network Test” mode by holding down

– If the tester is in “Automatic” mode, press the