
TS90 TelScout®
Time-Domain Reflectometer
User Manual
Description
The TS90 TelScout Time-Domain
Reectometer is specically designed for
technicians and troubleshooting experts
in the outside-plant, telephone cable fault
location environment. The TS90 is easy to
use, very accurate, and has dual ports for
crosstalk testing or on-line comparison of
cables.
Safety
Safety is essential in the use and maintenance of Greenlee tools and equipment.
This manual and any markings on the tool
provide information for avoiding hazards
and unsafe practices related to the use of
this tool. Observe all of the safety information provided.
Purpose of This Manual
This manual is intended to familiarize all
personnel with the safe operation and
maintenance procedures for the TS90
TelScout Time-Domain Reectometer.
Keep this manual available to all personnel.
Replacement manuals are available upon
request at www.greenlee.com.
Important Safety Information
Read and understand this material
before operating or servicing this equipment. Failure to understand how to safely
operate this tool could result in an accident causing serious injury or death.
Electric shock hazard:
Measuring terminals: This tool is not
intended to be connected to voltages
above 30 VAC or 60 VDC (referenced to
earth).
Failure to observe this warning could
result in severe injury or death.
Batteries: The instrument is powered by
six AA alkaline batteries (9 V). Dispose
of depleted batteries in accordance with
Local, State, and Federal Laws.
Fuse: The instrument contains a 1.5 A fastacting fuse, which is not user replacable.
Controls and Inputs
Turns instrument on and off.
Displays on-line help.*
Switches the display backlight
on and off.
Raise or lower gain and scroll
through menu selections.
Move cursor across the displayed
waveform or change values.
Softkeys have different
functions depending on the current operational state of the instrument. A label on
the screen above each key describes its
purpose.
Press Language to display a list of the
available menu languages. Press st to
highlight the language to be used. Press
Use Language to activate the chosen
language.
Maintenance
Replacing the Batteries
Replace the batteries when the low-battery
icon appears on the display or if the unit
refuses to turn on.
Always replace all six cells at the same
time.
Never mix new and old cells. Never mix cell
types (alkaline and non-alkaline).
Insert cells as shown in battery holder
(reversed cells may leak and damage the
instrument).
Inspection
Inspect the exterior of the TS90 for wear,
missing parts, or cracks in the enclosure.
Replace any defective parts.
Cleaning
Remove dust from the outside of the instrument by wiping with a lint-free cloth or
small brush. Use the brush to remove dust
from the connectors.
Clean the remaining dirt with a lint-free
cloth, dampened in a mild detergent and
water solution. Dry before use. Do not
use abrasive cleaners or harsh chemicals
(e.g., alcohol or acetone) as damage to the
enclosure might result.
All specications are nominal and may change
as design improvements occur. Greenlee Textron
Inc. shall not be liable for damages resulting from
misapplication or misuse of its products.
TelScout is a registered trademark of
Textron Innovations Inc.
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The test connectors consist of two
standard-size banana jacks for connecting
to the Test Pair.
The reference connectors consist of
two standard-size banana jacks for connecting to the Reference Pair.
* Each screen and operation is explained fully
on-screen within the unit itself in each language
so you do not have to carry a large manual.
Do not discard this product or throw
away! For recycling information, go to
www.greenlee.com.
KEEP THIS MANUAL

WARRANTY SERVICE
CONTRACT INFORMATION
GENERAL WARRANTY PROVISIONS
Seller warrants to Buyer that products furnished hereunder will be merchantable, free
from defects in design, material and workmanship, t and sufcient for the purposes
intended by Buyer, free from all liens and
encumbrances and will conform to and perform in accordance with the specications
set forth in this Agreement for a period of
One Year, commencing with the date of acceptance thereof by Buyer.
Defective products will, at Buyer’s option, be either returned to Seller, or Seller’s
Authorized Repair Agency, for repair or
replacement, with risk of in-transit loss and
damage borne and transportation charged
paid by Seller, or repaired or replaced by
Seller, or Seller’s Authorized Repair Agency,
on site at Seller’s expense. Unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties, Seller,
or Seller’s Authorized Repair Agency, will
complete repairs and ship the repaired
product within ve (5) days of receipt of the
defective product or, at Buyer’s option, ship
replacement product within ve (5) days
after receipt of oral notication from Buyer.
Seller, or Seller’s Authorized Repair Agency,
will bear the risk of in-transit loss and
damage and will prepay and bear the cost
of transportation charges for shipments
to Buyer of repaired or replaced products.
If requested by Buyer, Seller, or Seller’s
Authorized Repair Agency, at Seller’s expense, will begin onsite repairs within three
(3) days after receiving verbal notication
from Buyer.
If product returned to Seller, or Seller’s
Authorized Repair Agency, or made available to Seller, or Seller’s Authorized Repair
Agency, on site for repair, as provided for
in this clause is determined to be beyond
repair, Seller, or Seller’s Authorized Repair
Agency, will promptly so notify Buyer and,
unless otherwise agreed to by the parties,
ship replacement product without charge
within ve (5) days of such notication.
Any replacement, repair, modication,
installation or other service performed by
Seller, or Seller’s Authorized Repair Agency,
pursuant hereto will be warranted as herein
provided based upon the date performance
of the service is completed and accepted
by Buyer for the remainder of the unexpired
period of the original warranty or for a new
period of one (1) year, whichever is longer.
All services, if any, provided under this
Agreement will be provided in a fully professional manner.
WORK HEREUNDER
It is understood that visits by representatives of Seller or its suppliers for inspection, adjustment or other similar purposes
in connection with products purchased
hereunder will for all purposes be deemed
“work hereunder” and will be at no charge
to Buyer unless otherwise agreed in writing
with Buyer.
SPECIFIC WARRANTY PROVISIONS
FACTORY WARRANTY:
Greenlee warrants all products against
defects in material or workmanship for a
period of one year from date of shipment
to the original purchaser. All units returned
to a Greenlee authorized repair center,
delivery charges prepaid, that are deemed
defective under this warranty will be
replaced or repaired at Greenlee’s option.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect,
failure or damage caused by improper use
or inadequate maintenance. This warranty
does not apply to worn or damaged accessories such as test leads, batteries and
soft cases. Calibration is not covered under
factory warranty.
Product sold through distribution carries a
15-month warranty due to turn around time.
CONTRACTED SERVICE:
Greenlee offers contracted warranty for
specic products. The Sales Department
negotiates these contracts at the time of
purchase. Such contracts are customer
and/or marketing driven. Contracts are
product/customer specic.
EXTENDED WARRANTY:
Extended warranty is available at the
Buyer’s option.
WARRANTY ON REPAIRED PRODUCTS:
Greenlee offers a 90-day warranty against
defects in material or workmanship for repaired products. Extended repair warranty
may be available for select customers and
is negotiated by sales department.
FLAT RATE REPAIR CONTRACTS:
Flat rate repair contracts for pricing and
product coverage are available for nonwarranty repairs. The sales department negotiates these contracts.
PCB (MODULE) EXCHANGE:
It is the discretion of Greenlee to exchange
defective or damaged PCB modules with
refurbished PCB modules.
NON-WARRANTY REPAIRS:
Greenlee will charge time and material for
all product repairs that are non-warranty.
Any Greenlee manufactured unit that is
received with a broken seal (opened by
someone other than Greenlee authorized
personnel) will be considered non-warranty
and repaired as such.
SPARE PARTS:
Spare parts are sold to Greenlee authorized
repair centers only.
Greenlee considers spare parts to be any
internal part that the unit must be opened
to have replaced.
ACCESSORIES:
Accessories can be ordered through
Greenlee’s sales department or distribution
centers. Contact our sales department for a
list of accessories per product.
Greenlee considers accessories to be any
item that is not required for unit operation,
with the exception being test leads and
cables; i.e., straps, cases, software.
USA
Greenlee / A Textron Company
4455 Boeing Drive
Rockford, IL 61109-2988, USA
Phone: +1 815-397-7070
UK (EMEA)
Greenlee Communications Ltd.
Brecon House, William Brown Close
Cwmbran, NP44 3AB, UK
Phone: +44 1633 627 710
Greenlee Textron Inc. is a subsidiary of Textron Inc.
www.greenlee.com
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