Fluke Networks MicroScanner2 Instruction Manual

MicroScanner

January 2007 Rev. 1 7/07

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Table of Contents

Title Page

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................... 1

Registration ........................................................................................................................................................................... 2

Contacting Fluke Networks .................................................................................................................................................. 2

Unpacking ............................................................................................................................................................................. 3

MicroScanner

MicroScanner2 Cable Verifier (MS2-100) ...................................................................................................................... 3

Safety Information ................................................................................................................................................................ 4

MicroScanner

Display Features .................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Auto Shutoff ......................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Changing the Length Units .................................................................................................................................................. 9

Using the Wiremap Adapter and Remote ID Locators ....................................................................................................... 10

Testing Twisted Pair Cabling ................................................................................................................................................ 11

Twisted Pair Test Results ............................................................................................................................................... 12

Open on Twisted Pair Cabling ............................................................................................................................... 12

Short on Twisted Pair Cabling ............................................................................................................................... 13

Crossed Wires .......................................................................................................................................................... 13

Crossed Pairs ........................................................................................................................................................... 14

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Professional Kit (MS2-KIT) .................................................................................................................... 3

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Features ........................................................................................................................................................ 6

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Split Pair ..................................................................................................................................................................15

Telephone Voltages Detected ................................................................................................................................16

Bridge Tap Detected ............................................................................................................................................... 17

Ethernet Port Detected ........................................................................................................................................... 18

Viewing Individual Results .............................................................................................................................................20

Using Multiple Remote ID Locators ..............................................................................................................................22

Connecting to Telephone Networks Wired in Star Topologies ...................................................................................24

Connecting to Telephone Networks Wired in Bus Topologies ................................................................................... 26

Testing Coaxial Cabling .........................................................................................................................................................28

Coaxial Results ................................................................................................................................................................ 29

Open on Coaxial Cabling ........................................................................................................................................29

Short on Coaxial Cabling ........................................................................................................................................ 30

Unknown Termination on Coaxial Cabling ........................................................................................................... 30

Detecting Power Over Ethernet ...........................................................................................................................................31

Using the Toner .....................................................................................................................................................................32

Toning in IntelliTone Mode (optional IntelliTone probe required) ............................................................................32

Analog Toner Mode (optional tone probe required) ..................................................................................................35

Using the SmartTone Function ......................................................................................................................................36

Using the IntelliTone Cable Map Function (optional IP200 probe required) ....................................................................36

Calibrating Length Measurements .......................................................................................................................................38

Setting the NVP to a Specified Value ............................................................................................................................ 38

Determining a Cable’s Actual NVP ................................................................................................................................38

Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................................................................39

Cleaning .......................................................................................................................................................................... 40

Battery Life, Status, and Replacement .......................................................................................................................... 40

Checking the Tester’s Version and Serial Number ....................................................................................................... 41

If Something Seems Wrong .................................................................................................................................................. 41

Options and Accessories ........................................................................................................................................................42

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Specifications ......................................................................................................................................................................... 43

Environmental Specifications ........................................................................................................................................ 43

General Specifications ................................................................................................................................................... 44

Test Modes ..................................................................................................................................................................... 44

Performance Specifications ........................................................................................................................................... 45

Regulatory Information ................................................................................................................................................. 46

Appendix A: Diagnosing Wiremap Faults ........................................................................................................................... 47

Open ............................................................................................................................................................................... 47

Split Pair ......................................................................................................................................................................... 47

Reversed Pairs ................................................................................................................................................................ 47

Crossed Pairs ................................................................................................................................................................... 47

Short ............................................................................................................................................................................... 48

Index ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 49

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List of Figures

Figure Title Page

1 High Voltage Display Example ...................................................................................................................... 5

2 MicroScanner

3 Display Features ............................................................................................................................................. 8

4 Connecting a Remote ID Locator in a Confined Area or to an RJ11 Jack................................................... 10

5 Connecting to Twisted Pair Network Cabling.............................................................................................. 11

6 Open on Twisted Pair Cabling....................................................................................................................... 12

7 Short on Twisted Pair Cabling....................................................................................................................... 13

8 Crossed Wires ................................................................................................................................................. 13

9 Crossed Pairs................................................................................................................................................... 14

10 Split Pair.......................................................................................................................................................... 15

11 Telephone Voltages Detected ....................................................................................................................... 16

12 Bridge Tap Detected ...................................................................................................................................... 17

13 Ethernet Port Detected.................................................................................................................................. 19

14 Results Screens for Individual Wire Pairs ...................................................................................................... 21

15 Using Multiple Remote ID Locators............................................................................................................... 23

16 Connecting to a Telephone Network Wired in a Star Topology................................................................. 25

17 Connecting to a Telephone Network Wired in a Bus Topology.................................................................. 27

18 Connecting to Coaxial Cabling...................................................................................................................... 28

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19 Coaxial Results ................................................................................................................................................ 29

20 Open on Coaxial Cabling ...............................................................................................................................29

21 Short on Coaxial Cabling................................................................................................................................ 30

22 Unknown Termination on Coaxial Cabling...................................................................................................30

23 PoE Display......................................................................................................................................................31

24 IntelliTone Toner Mode Display ....................................................................................................................33

25 Using the Toner in IntelliTone Mode............................................................................................................ 34

26 Analog Toner Mode Display.......................................................................................................................... 35

27 Using the Toner with the IP200 IntelliTone Cable Map Function ...............................................................37

28 Replacing the Tester’s Batteries.....................................................................................................................40

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Introduction

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The MicroScanner
instrument that lets you verify and troubleshoot the wiring
of twisted pair and coaxial cables and detect network
services.

The tester does the following:

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Measures length up to 1500 ft (457 m) and detects
opens and shorts on twisted pair and coaxial cabling.

•

Detects split pairs on twisted pair cabling.

•

Displays wiremap, cable length, proportional distance
to opens, and the remote ID number all on one screen.

Cable Verifier is a hand-held test

•

Detects Ethernet ports on twisted pair cabling and
reports the port speed.

•

Detects PoE (Power over Ethernet) and telephone
voltages on twisted pair cabling.

•

IntelliTone™ function works with an optional Fluke
Networks IntelliTone probe to help you locate and
isolate cables behind walls, at patch panels, or in
bundles. The analog toner works with standard analog
probes and includes the SmartTone
positive identification of cables in bundles.

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Registration

Registering your product with Fluke Networks gives you
access to valuable information on product updates,
troubleshooting tips, and other support services. To register,
fill out the online registration form on the Fluke Networks
website at www.flukenetworks.com/registration.

Contacting Fluke Networks

www.flukenetworks.com

[e-mail]
[phone]

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Australia: 61 (2) 8850-3333 or 61 (3) 9329 0244

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Beijing: 86 (10) 6512-3435

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Brazil: 11 3044 1277

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Canada: 1-800-363-5853

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Europe: [phone]

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Hong Kong: 852 2721-3228

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Japan: 03-3434-0510

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Korea: 82 2 539-6311

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Singapore: [phone]

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Taiwan: (886) 2-227-83199

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USA: 1-800-283-5853

Visit our website for a complete list of phone numbers.

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Unpacking

The tester comes with the accessories listed below. If
something is damaged or missing, contact the place of
purchase immediately.

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MicroScanner2 Getting Started Guide

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IntelliTone Quick Reference Guide

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CD-ROM with MicroScanner2 manuals

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CD-ROM with IntelliTone manuals

Unpacking

MicroScanner2 Professional Kit (MS2-KIT)

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MicroScanner2 tester with detachable wiremap
adapter

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2 AA alkaline batteries

•

ITK200 IntelliTone probe

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9 V alkaline battery

•

Six remote ID adapters (numbers 2 through 7)

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Two shielded patch cords, 8-pin modular plug to 8-pin
modular plug (RJ45 to RJ45), 2 m

•

Two patch cords, 4-pin modular plug to 4-pin modular
plug (RJ11 to RJ11), 15 cm

•

Coaxial patch cord, F-connector to F-connector, 75 Ω,
with push-on adapters, 1.8 m

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Test lead, 8-pin modular plug (RJ45) to 8 alligator clips

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Wrist strap

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Carrying case

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Folding pouch for accessories

MicroScanner2 Cable Verifier (MS2-100)

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MicroScanner2 tester with detachable wiremap
adapter

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2 AA alkaline batteries

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Carrying pouch

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MicroScanner2 Getting Started Guide

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CD-ROM with MicroScanner2 manuals

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Safety Information

Table 1 describes the international electrical symbols used
on the tester and in this manual.

Table 1. International Electrical Symbols

Warning or Caution: risk of damage or
destruction to equipment or software. See

W

X

j

explanations in the manual.

On the tester’s display this symbol indicates a
cable fault or voltage on the cable.

Warning: Risk of electric shock.

This equipment not for connection to public
communications networks, such as active
telephone systems.

Do not put products containing circuit boards
into the garbage. Dispose of circuits boards in

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accordance with local regulations.

WWarningX

To avoid possible fire, electric shock, or personal
injury:

•

Do not open the case; no user-serviceable parts
are inside.

•

Do not modify the tester.

•

Do not use the tester if it is damaged. Inspect
the tester before use.

•

If this equipment is used in a manner not
specified by the manufacturer, the protection
provided by the equipment may be impaired.

•

The tester is not intended to be connected to
active telephone inputs, systems, or equipment,
including ISDN devices. Prolonged exposure to
the voltages applied by these interfaces may
damage the tester. The tester shows a warning
symbol (
detects high voltage. Figures 1 and 11 show
examples of this display.

W) and the voltage polarities when it

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Before using the optional IntelliTone probe, read
the safety information in the probe’s
documentation provided on the IntelliTone
manuals CD.

•

Do not use the tester if it operates abnormally.
Protection may be impaired.

WCaution

To ensure maximum accuracy of test results
replace the batteries as soon as the low battery
indicator appears (see "Battery Life, Status, and
Replacement" on page 40).

Safety Information

Positive

Negative

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Figure 1. High Voltage Display Example

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MicroScanner2 Features

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Figure 2. MicroScanner2 Features

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A

On/off key.

B

E, D: Navigates through screens and changes

settings. In toner mode, these keys cycle through the
IntelliTone and analog toner songs.

C

Y: Selects the RJ45 or coaxial connector as the active

port.

D

M: Cycles through the cable test, toner, and PoE

detect modes.

For additional modes, hold down keys while turning the
tester on:

•

Y + E: Lets you calibrate length measurements and

select meters or feet as the length unit.

•

M + D: Activates a demonstration mode where the

tester shows examples of test result screens.

Note

Auto shutoff is disabled in demonstration mode.

•

E + D: Displays the version and serial number

screens.

MicroScanner2 Features

E

LCD display with backlight.

F

F-connector for connecting to 75 Ω coaxial cable.

G

Modular jack for connecting to telephone and twisted
pair network cable. The jack accepts 8-pin modular
(RJ45) and
6-pin modular (RJ11) connectors.

H

Wiremap adapter with F-connector and 8-pin modular
jack. See page 10.

I

Optional remote ID locator with F-connector and 8-pin
modular jack. See page 10.

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Display Features

Figure 3. Display Features

O

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A

Tester icon

B

Detail screen indicator. See page 20.

C

Indicates which port is active, the RJ45 port (U) or the
coaxial port (T).

D

Tone mode indicator. See page 32.

E

Power over Ethernet mode indicator. See page 31.

F

Numeric display with feet/meters indicator.

G

Test activity indicator, which is animated when a test is
running.

H

IntelliTone appears when the toner is in IntelliTone
mode. See pages 32 and 36.

I

Indicates a short on the cable. See pages 13 and 30.

J

Telephone voltage indicator. See page 16.

K

Indicates a wiremap adapter is connected to the far
end of the cable.

L

Low battery indicator. See page 40.

M

Indicates an ID locator is connected to the far end of
the cable and shows the locator’s number.

N

Ethernet port indicator. See page 18.

8

O

Wiremap diagram. For opens, the number of segments
lit for the wire pair indicates the approximate distance
to the fault. The rightmost segments indicate the
shield. See pages 12 through 15.

P

The W Indicates a fault or high voltage on the cable.

SPLIT appears when the fault is a split pair. See page 15.

Auto Shutoff

The tester turns off after 10 minutes if no keys are pressed
and nothing changes at the tester’s connectors.

Note

Auto shutoff is disabled in toner and demonstration
modes.

Auto Shutoff

Changing the Length Units

1

Hold down Y and E while turning on the tester.

2

Press M to switch between meters and feet.

3

Turn the tester off then on to return to testing mode.

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Using the Wiremap Adapter and Remote ID Locators

Terminating twisted pair cabling with the standard
wiremap adapter or optional remote ID locators lets the
tester detect all types of wiremap faults. Without this
termination, the tester cannot detect crossed wires or
crossed pairs. For a wire pair with one wire open,
termination is required to detect which wire is open.
Without termination, the tester shows both wires as open.

Using multiple remote ID locators helps you identify
connections at patch panels. The tester shows the number
of the locator connected to the far end of the cabling, as
shown on page 23.

To connect a remote ID locator to a modular (RJ) jack in a
confined area or to a 4-pin modular jack (RJ11), use the
optional universal adapter and a patch cord, as shown in
Figure 4.

Universal adapter

(8-pin and 4-pin)

Remote ID

locator

8-pin or 4-pin

modular patch

cord

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Figure 4. Connecting a Remote ID Locator in a Confined

Area or to an RJ11 Jack

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