HT QUICKLAN6050N User Manual

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User manual

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Table of contents:

1. PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY MEASURES ............................................................... 2

1.1. Preliminary instructions ........................................................................................................ 2

1.2. During use ............................................................................................................................ 2

1.3. After use ............................................................................................................................... 2

2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................... 3

3. PREPARATION FOR USE ........................................................................................... 3

3.1. Initial checks ........................................................................................................................ 3

3.2. Instrument power supply ...................................................................................................... 3

3.3. Storage ................................................................................................................................ 3

4. NOMENCLATURE ........................................................................................................ 4

4.1. Description of the instrument ............................................................................................... 4

4.2. Description of the symbols shown on the display ................................................................ 4

4.3. Description of function keys ................................................................................................. 5

4.3.1. ON/OFF key ................................................................................................................................. 5

4.3.2. Arrow keys ................................................................................................................................... 5

4.3.3. L/W key ........................................................................................................................................ 5

4.3.4. SET/UNIT key .............................................................................................................................. 5

4.3.5. TEST/ .................................................................................................................................... 5

5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................... 6

5.1. Instrument settings ............................................................................................................... 6

5.1.1. Auto Power OFF function ............................................................................................................ 6

5.1.2. Display backlight .......................................................................................................................... 6

5.1.3. Setting the cable type .................................................................................................................. 7

5.1.4. Setting cable length measuring unit ............................................................................................ 7

5.2. Test of cable mapping with RJ45 connector ........................................................................ 8

5.2.1. Mapping test results .................................................................................................................... 9

5.2.2. Description of errors of split pairs .............................................................................................. 11

5.2.3. Test with more remote units ...................................................................................................... 11

5.3. Test of cable mapping with RJ11 connector ...................................................................... 12

5.4. Test of Coax cable mapping with F connector ................................................................... 13

5.5. Measurement of cable length ............................................................................................. 14

5.5.1. Calibration of cable length ......................................................................................................... 14

6. MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................... 16

6.1. General information............................................................................................................ 16

6.2. Battery replacement ........................................................................................................... 16

6.3. Cleaning the instrument ..................................................................................................... 16

6.4. End of life ........................................................................................................................... 16

7. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................ 17

7.1. Technical characteristics .................................................................................................... 17

7.2. General characteristics ...................................................................................................... 17

7.3. Environment ....................................................................................................................... 17

7.3.1. Environmental conditions for use .............................................................................................. 17

7.4. Accessories ........................................................................................................................ 17

7.4.1. Accessories provided ................................................................................................................ 17

7.4.2. Optional accessories ................................................................................................................. 17

8. SERVICE .................................................................................................................... 18

8.1. Warranty conditions ........................................................................................................... 18

8.2. After-sales Service ............................................................................................................. 18

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1. PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY MEASURES

The instrument has been designed in compliance with the safety directives relevant to
electronic measuring instruments. For your safety and in order to prevent damaging the
instrument, please carefully follow the procedures described in this manual and read all

notes preceded by symbol with the utmost attention. Before and after carrying out
measurements, carefully observe the following instructions:

 Do not carry out any measurement in humid environments.
 Do not carry out any measurements in case gas, explosive materials or flammables are

present, or in dusty environments.

 Avoid any contact with the circuit being measured if no measurements are being

carried out.

 Avoid any contact with exposed metal parts, with unused measuring probes, circuits,

etc.

 Do not carry out any measurement in case you find anomalies in the instrument such

as deformation, breaks, substance leaks, absence of display on the screen, etc.

1.1. PRELIMINARY INSTRUCTIONS

 Before using the instrument, please carefully read this user manual.
 Each instruction preceded by symbol must be carefully complied with in order to

prevent accidents or damage.

 Make sure the batteries are installed correctly.
 This instrument must be used only by skilled personnel capable of taking the

appropriate safety precautions.

 Do not carry out any measurement under conditions outside the ranges specified in this

manual.

CAUTION

Only connect the instrument to disconnected (non-live) cables. Connection to
active telephone lines and/or data nets may damage the instrument.

1.2. DURING USE

Carefully read the following recommendations and precautions for use:

CAUTION

Should the instrument display symbol “ ” it is necessary to stop measuring
and replace the batteries. Never replace batteries while the instrument is
installed on the conductor.

 Do not use the instrument, if damaged.
 Do not use the instrument outdoors.
 Do not perform any test under environmental conditions exceeding the limits indicated

in § 7.3.1.

 Do not expose the instrument to water.

1.3. AFTER USE

 Always switch off the instrument after use.
 In case the instrument is not to be used for a long time, remove the batteries.

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2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Model QUICKLAN6050N allows carrying out tests on LAN network cable wirings,
telephone cables and coaxial cables. The instrument has the following features:

 Test of wiring errors on LAN network cables with RJ45 connector in CAT5 and CAT6.
 Test of wiring errors on telephone network cables with RJ11 connector.
 Test of wiring errors on COAX cables with F connector.
 Detection of wiring errors on UTP (unshielded) and STP (shielded) cables.
 Detection of up to 4 RJ45 remote units for multiple tests.
 Measurement of cable length
 Display with backlight
 Auto power off

3. PREPARATION FOR USE

3.1. INITIAL CHECKS

Before shipping, the instrument has been checked from an electric as well as mechanical
point of view. All possible precautions have been taken so that the instrument is delivered
undamaged.

However, we recommend generally checking the instrument in order to detect possible
damage suffered during transport. In case anomalies are found, immediately contact the
forwarding agent.

We also recommend checking that the packaging contains all components indicated in §

7.4.1. In case of discrepancy, please contact the Dealer.
In case the instrument should be returned, please follow the instructions given in § 8.

3.2. INSTRUMENT POWER SUPPLY

The instrument is supplied with 6x1.5V alkaline batteries type AAA IEC LR03, included in
the package. Should the instrument display the flat battery symbol

“ ”, stop measuring

and replace the batteries (see § 6.2). Never replace batteries while the instrument is
connected to the system.

3.3. STORAGE

In order to guarantee precise measurement, after a long storage time under extreme
environmental conditions, wait for the instrument to come back to normal operating
conditions (see § 7.3).

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4. NOMENCLATURE

4.1. DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTRUMENT

CAPTION:

1. Section of input
connectors

2. LCD display

3. Arrow keys

4. ON/OFF key

5. L/W key

6. SET/UNIT key

7. TEST/ key

8. RJ11 connector

9. F connector

10. RJ45 connector

11. Remote unit #1 for
RJ45 cables

12. RJ45 connector for
remote unit

13. F connector for
remote unit

14. Remote unit #1 for
RJ11 and COAX
cables

15. RJ11 connector for
remote unit

Fig. 1: Description of the instrument

4.2. DESCRIPTION OF THE SYMBOLS SHOWN ON THE DISPLAY

CAPTION:

1. Test symbols Mapping/Length

2. Test symbols Passed, Error, Split

3. Identifier ID remote unit

4. SET symbol

5. Low battery symbol

6. Auto Power Off (APO) symbol

7. Display with indication of
measured Length and status of
cable pairs

8. Graphic LCD to display error
conditions

Fig. 2: Description of the symbols shown on the display

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4.3. DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTION KEYS

4.3.1. ON/OFF key

Press the key to switch on or off the instrument. The LCD display shows all of its
segments for a moment. The key is also used to set the instrument’s parameters (see §

5.1).

4.3.2. Arrow keys

The arrow keys , are used to set the instrument’s parameters (see § 5.1) and to
select the cable pairs for measuring length (see § 5.5).

4.3.3. L/W key
Use the L/W key to:

 Go to the Mapping test screen (WIREMAP) and to the Length measuring screen

(LENGTH).

 Set the length measuring unit (see § 5.1.4).
 Define calibration operations of cable length (see § 5.5.1).

4.3.4. SET/UNIT key

Press the SET/UNIT key to select the current remote unit in case the test is performed with
more remote units present (see § 5.2.3). Press and hold the SET/UNIT key for 3s in order
to enter/exit the section for setting the internal parameters of the instrument and navigate
inside it (see § 5.1).

4.3.5. TEST/

Press the TEST/ key to activate a measuring test and to confirm the values of
parameters when programming the instrument (see § 5.1).