IDEAL INDUSTRIES LanXPLORER User Manual
LanXPLORER
Manual
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© 2011 IDEAL INDUSTRIES Ltd 2011-06
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Safety precautions
Caution on handling rechargeable batteries (accumulator batteries)
All nickel/metal hydride (Ni-MH) rechargeable batteries generate sufficient electrical current
to cause injury and/or damage regardless of the charge state indicated.
Nickel/metal hydride (Ni-MH) rechargeable batteries should never be exposed to fire or
disposed of with normal domestic waste. Nickel/metal hydride (Ni-MH) rechargeable batteries
can explode when exposed to open flames. These batteries constitute special hazardous
waste and can contaminate the ground water when disposed of at a waste dump.
Observe the following instructions precisely when handling rechargeable batteries to avoid
injury.
When a rechargeable battery is not installed in the hand-held instrument, it should be
stored in a clean, dry and non-conductive package.
Ensure that the contracts on the rechargeable battery do not come into contact with
conductive materials.
Avoid touching the contact surfaces on the rechargeable battery.
The rechargeable batteries can be charged while installed in the hand-held instrument.
Charging in any other manner can result in the rechargeable battery exploding.
Install, remove, store and charge the rechargeable batteries only in non-explosive
atmospheres.
Observe the operating and storage temperatures (see Chapter 1.2. Dimensions, Weights,
Operating Conditions).
Do not allow children or persons not familiar with the safety precautions in these
operating instructions to handle or charge rechargeable batteries.
Never open the rechargeable battery case. There are no user-serviceable parts in the case
and the rechargeable batteries contained in the case are not replaceable.
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Disclaimer
IDEAL INDUSTRIES Ltd assumes no liability for death, injury, or damage to equipment or
property resulting from improper use of the rechargeable batteries.
IDEAL INDUSTRIES Ltd assumes no liability for subsequent damage resulting from
modifications to the rechargeable batteries or the charger or use of the same.
All rights to technical modification reserved.
Environmental Protection
Please contact a representative of IDEAL INDUSTRIES Ltd. if you have any questions
regarding safe handling and disposal of the rechargeable batteries used in the LanXPLORER.
Contact information is given in the Chapter Customer Service.
Working with the LanXPLORER
The factory settings on the LanXPLORER are based on general standards, recommended
industrial standards for cable and network links, state-of-the-art technical information from
the international committees for LAN cable standards, the LAN industry as well as values
gained from tests and experience of IDEAL INDUSTRIES Ltd.
Before performing any measurements IDEAL INDUSTRIES Ltd recommends clarifying with the
principal or project manager, precisely which measurements are to be performed to ensure
that all relevant parameters are maintained.
Notes on use of these operating instructions
The following symbols used in these operating instructions indicate that the user should
proceed with particular care to prevent injuries to humans, damage to the LanXPLORER or to
the system to be tested.
This symbol indicates potential lethal voltages. This poses a hazard for
ATTENTION!
CAUTION!
NOTE: General notes, additional information or assistance are given here.
Typographic conventions
Bold face Indicates a key on the LanXPLORER.
Italics
Quotation marks " "
Asterix *
xxx
the life and/or health of the person performing the action or any other
humans in the vicinity.
This symbol indicates that the action in question may pose a hazard for
the environment or damage technical equipment.
Indicates a menu option in these operating instructions.
Indicate a "Screen message"
Indicates a module-related option
Indicates a softkey
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 Your LanXPLORER..................................................................7
1.1. Technical Data ..............................................................................................7
1.2. Dimensions, Weights, Operating Conditions ......................................................8
1.3. Equipment included Basis version....................................................................9
CHAPTER 2 Instrument description ........................................................10
2.1. LanXPLORER...............................................................................................10
2.2. Power options .............................................................................................13
CHAPTER 3 Settings...............................................................................15
3.1. Principles ...................................................................................................15
3.2. System ......................................................................................................15
3.3. RJ45..........................................................................................................20
3.4. Fibre-optic cable .........................................................................................21
3.5. Tests .........................................................................................................21
3.6. IP..............................................................................................................27
3.7. VLan..........................................................................................................28
3.8. WiFi...........................................................................................................28
CHAPTER 4 Test summary......................................................................30
CHAPTER 5 Test setup ...........................................................................31
5.1. Ports .........................................................................................................31
5.2. Passive wiring.............................................................................................31
5.3. Active wiring...............................................................................................33
5.4. Inline Test..................................................................................................33
5.5. Fibre-optic cable .........................................................................................34
5.6. WiFi................................................
...........................................................35
CHAPTER 6 Test description and procedure ............................................36
6.1. Test summary.............................................................................................36
6.3. Wiremap test ..............................................................................................38
6.4. Testing a passive route without remote / active Remote ..................................40
6.5. Netmap......................................................................................................40
6.6. Verify ........................................................................................................41
6.7. Ping...........................................................................................................42
6.8. Voice over IP (VoIP) ....................................................................................43
6.9. Trace Route................................................................................................44
6.10. Blink..........................................................................................................44
6.11. Power over Ethernet (PoE) ...........................................................................45
6.12. Loop ..........................................................................................................45
6.13. PC Diagnosis...............................................................................................46
6.14. Statistics ....................................................................................................46
6.15. WiFi...........................................................................................................47
CHAPTER 7 Wiring test on fibre-optic conductors and SFP modules ........49
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Table of Contents
7.1.
Safety precautions ......................................................................................49
7.2.
Instructions for cleaning SFP modules and patch cables ...................................49
CHAPTER 8 LanXPLORER Firmware Update.............................................50
CHAPTER 9 Spare parts - Socket inserts .................................................51
CHAPTER 10 Customer service ..............................................................52
10.1. Technical Support and Service ......................................................................52
10.2. Internet .....................................................................................................54
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CHAPTER 1
Your LanXPLORER
The LanXPLORER can be used to test RJ45 cable routes, networks, connected Ethernet
devices and fibre-optic cable used for high speed transmission of data in communications
networks.
1.1. Technical Data
Function LanXPLORER
Screen size 3.5” TFT colour 3.5” TFT colour
Wiremap
Number of ports 1 copper 1 copper 1 WiFi
Tone Generator
PoE / PoE+ measurement
PoE / PoE+ device load measurement
Basic active tests (DHCP, Ping etc.)
Top Ten test (Talkers, protocols etc.)
Device map / Netverify
Inline testing
VoIP measurement
VLAN Discovery
LanXPLORER
PLUS
LanXPLORER
PRO
3.5” TFT colour,
TOUCH
2 copper 1 fibre,
WiFI
802.1x
Loopback
Results transfer to PC
Internal battery charging
External power supply
Via USB memory
stick
Via USB memory
stick
Via USB memory
stick
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Maintenance of test standards:
ANSI/TIA/EIA 568A, 568B
Types of cable
Wiring in compliance with UTP/SCTP/FTP CAT 3/5e/6A/7 (100 Ω)
1.2. Dimensions, Weights, Operating Conditions
Dimensions:
(L) 205 mm x (W) 98 mm x (D) 45 mm
Weights:
Handheld display 650 g (incl. Batteries)
Batteries 180 g
Batteries:
Chapter 1
Your LanXPLORER
AA Alkaline
NiMH1* (battery pack)
Operating time with rechargeable batteries:
4 hours under normal operating conditions
Charging time:
In instrument 8 hours
Operating temperature (min./max.):
0o C to +40o C (use only when instrument temperature is close to ambient temperature!)
Storage temperature (min./max.):
-20o C to +70o C
Relative humidity:
5% to 90%, non-condensing
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May not be included in scope of delivery
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1.3. Equipment included Basis version
Quantity Description
1 Measuring instrument
1 Active Remote
1 Carrying case
2 STP Patch cables, 30 cm
1 CD with operating instructions
1 Brief instructions
6 AA Alkaline batteries
Chapter 1
Your LanXPLORER
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CHAPTER 2
Instrument description
2.1. LanXPLORER
The LanXPLORER guarantees control of the settings and test functions while performing
individual tests.
2.1.1. C
Item Controls Description
ontrols and Interfaces/Connections
Figure 1: LanXPLORER - Front
1 ON/OFF
2 Arrow keys / Enter
view
For switching the LanXPLORER on and off.
Hold key down: To restart.
For navigation in menus on TFT display / Entry key for
activation and editing in selected menu.
3 Autotest Immediate execution of pre-programmed test procedure.
4 Function keys F1 to F4 For selection of softkeys displayed on screen.
Display of menus, test results, graphs, actions selected and
5 TFT display
6 Escape
7 LEDs
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function keys.
Touchscreen* for display and selection of of menus, test
results, graphs, action selection and function keys.
Return to previous menu or discontinue and exit current
menu without saving changes.
Display of charging status
Illuminated green: Batteries are being charged.
Off (with charger connected): Batteries are charged.
Flashing green: Batteries cannot be charged – AA
cells are fitted, battery is too hot or
too cold.
Flashing red: Batteries cannot be charged –
temperature is too high.
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Figure 2: LanXPLORER – Top and
Item Interfaces / Connections Description
side views
Chapter 2
Instrument description
8 RJ45 1 network interface Terminal for copper cables.
9 Fibre-optic network port Terminal for fibre-optic cables.
10 RJ45 2 diagnostic port Inline interface for copper cables (active devices)
11 USB external memory port Port for connecting USB storage device.
12 Power socket Socket for power pack
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Instrument description
2.1.2. Image on TFT display
The standby screen appears when the LanXPLORER is ready for operation.
Item Image Description
Chapter 2
1 Instrument mode
2 Jobname
3 Physical test medium
4 Battery charge
5 Time
6 LanXPLORER
7 Menu points
8 Softkeys
Indicates mode to which
instrument is set.
Indicates job in which project
is being processed.
Indicates test medium
connected to LanXPLORER
Indicates battery operation
or external power supply and
charge state of rechargeable
battery.
Figure 3: Image on TFT display
2.1.3. Touchscreen*
Possible options in menus are indicated by symbols on the display. Simply touch the symbol
to select the option indicated.
2.1.4. Arrow keys / Enter
Possible options in menus are indicated by symbols on the display. The options can be
selected by moving to the corresponding symbols with the arrow keys. Confirm the selection
by pressing the Enter key
2.1.5. Softkey
Possible options in menus are indicated by softkeys at the bottom of the screen. The
Function keys (F1 – F4) below the softkeys can be used to select options.
The example shows optional selection of the Setup
softkey with the softkeys at the bottom of the screen.
Selection can be accomplished with Function key F4.
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Figure 4: Softkeys and function
keys
Chapter 2
Instrument description
2.2. Power options
The LanXPLORER can be operated with replaceable AA alkaline batteries as well as
rechargeable AA batteries or with an NiMH rechargeable battery pack.
The LanXPLORER can operate for approx. 4 hours with the rechargeable batteries. The
actual operating time in battery mode depends on various factors such as use of the
background lighting and ambient temperature.
If the rechargeable battery charge level drops to below the required voltage, a warning
message appears. The instrument switches off automatically before any negative effects
occur for the test results.
To preserve your rechargeable batteries, it is possible to set the LanXPLORER to switch off
automatically after a certain time with no activity (see settings 3.2.2).
To increase the service life of your rechargeable batteries we recommend removing the
batteries when the instrument is not used for longer periods of time.
2.2.1. Mains Operation
The LanXPLORER can be operated using an external DC power source (AC/DC power pack).
During operation of the instrument with the AC/DC charger/power pack, note that:
The battery pack in the instrument is trickle charged;
A mains plug is shown in the upper right-hand area on the LanXPLORER;
Rechargeable AA batteries are not charged in the instrument.
CAUTION!
Use only the power pack supplied with the instrument. Other power packs can damage the
tester.
NOTE:
When testing shielded cables do not connect mains power, because otherwise a shortcircuit to earth could occur leading to output of warnings for protection of the tester input.
2.2.2. Charging rechargeable batteries
NOTE:
The charging time depends on the charge level of the batteries.
Battery pack
The battery pack for the LanXPLORER can be charged in the LanXPLORER using the
charger/power pack. A time of approximately 8 hours is required to completely charge the
battery pack in the instrument.
Rechargeable AA batteries
It is necessary to charge rechargeable AA batteries externally with a charger. They cannot be
charged in the LanXPLORER.
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Chapter 2
Instrument description
2.2.3. Removing / installing rechargeable batteries
When the batteries are removed the LanXPLORER saves the data and settings in the batterybuffered flash ROM.
1. Open the kick stand.
2. Remove the battery cover.
CAUTION!
The battery pack or battery holder is connected to the
LanXPLORER with a cable. When removing the
batteries, do not pull on the cable - damage to
instrument and connector could occur.
Figure 5: Changing batteries
3. Remove the battery pack or battery holder.
4. Detach the connector for the battery pack or
battery holder from the instrument.
5. If applicable, remove the batteries from the
battery holder.
Install batteries in opposite order.
Figure 6: Removing batteries
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3.1. Principles
All instrument settings can be made with the Setup menu
on the standby screen. Over the Setup menu it is possible
to navigate to any of the submenus to make settings
there.
1. Select the menu point Setup.
2. Make the settings by selecting the applicable
menu point.
CHAPTER 3
Settings
Figure 7: Standby screen
3.2. System
Instrument management is possible in the "System" menu.
1. Select the menu point "System".
2. Make the settings by selecting the applicable
menu point.
Figure 8: Settings
Figure 9: System
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Chapter 3
3.2.1. Owner
This menu allows information to be saved on the technician performing the work, the
company and the client.
1. Select the menu point "Owner".
2. Select the desired option.
3. Enter the desired information with the
alphanumeric keys.
4. Save the entry made with OK. You can exit
the menu without saving the changes with
Cancel or Escape.
5. Save the entry made with Apply. You can exit
the menu without saving the changes with
Escape.
Figure 10: User Information
3.2.2. Preferences
This menu allows settings to be made for the display and display format.
Display settings
Settings
1. Select the menu point "Pref".
2. Select the desired option.
3. Set the desired option.
4. Save the entry made with Apply. You can exit
the menu without saving the changes with
Escape.
Figure 11: Display
Image Description
Auto Off
Backlight Defines the time after which the back light dims automatically.
Keyclick Activates/deactivates an acoustic signal when selecting menus and options.
Length Units
Screen
Calibration*
Defines the time after which the LanXPLORER will shut off automatically, if not in
use.
Definition of units of measure for length measurement in ft or m (feet or meters).
The default setting depends on the language set.
Calibration of touchscreen.
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Chapter 3
Settings
Screen calibration*
1. Select the menu point "Screen Calibration".
2. After the LanXPLORER has automatically restarted touch the cross-hairs, which
appear one after another in each corner and in the middle of the screen, as
precisely as possible with the pointer or a thin pin.
Successful calibration of the screen is confirmed by a check mark. The LanXPLORER restarts
automatically after screen calibration.
3.2.3. Update
The LanXPLORER software can be updated with this men
u (see CHAPTER 8).
3.2.4. Jobs
Projects can be created and managed with this menu.
NOTE:
Job management can also be selected directly with the menu point "Jobs" on the standby
screen.
The name of the current job directory is shown on the standby screen on the TFT display.
When storing the Autotest it is possible to keep this job directory, activate a job directory
already present or to create a new job directory.
1. Select the menu point "Jobs" to obtain a list of all jobs created on your
LanXPLORER.
Viewing a present job and test details
1. Select a job from the list, to view the test results and their status.
2. Select a test to obtain further details on the test.
3. Select a single test to obtain further details on the test.
Creating a new job
elect Options.
1. S
2. Select the menu point "New".
3. Select the individual fields and enter the desired information with the
alphanumeric keys.
4. Save the entry made with OK. You can exit the menu without saving the changes
with Cancel or Escape.
5. Save the entry made with Apply. You can exit the menu without saving the
changes with Cancel.
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