Velleman UTP05 User Manual
GB05-6
Peak Atlas IT
RJ45 Network Cable Analyser
Model UTP05
Designed and manufactured with pride in the UK
User Guide
©
Peak Electronic Design Limited 2001/2012
In the interests of development, information in this guide is subject to change without notice - E&OE
Atlas IT User Guide October 2012 – Rev 6
PLEASE NOTE
This instrument is ONLY suitable
for RJ45 plugs. This is confirmed
on the front panel of your
instrument.
Under no circumstances must
any other type of connector be
used, even if it seems to fit.
In particular, use of telephone style RJ11 connectors WILL
damage the instrument socket and the terminator socket
permanently, leading to intermittent faulty readings that you can’t
rely on.
We are unable to provide warranty cover for misuse (by using
connectors other than RJ45 connectors). The damage to the socket
is easy for us to identify and cannot be caused in any other way.
We want you to have trouble-free use of your instrument, please
ensure you only test RJ45 connectors.
For your protection, please also read the important notices on
Page 4 of this user guide.
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Want to use it now?
We understand that you want to use your Atlas IT right now. The unit
is ready to go and you should have little need to refer to this user
guide, but please make sure that you do at least read page 4!
Contents Page
Introduction .........................................................................3
Important Notice..................................................................4
Background Information......................................................5
Straight Through Cables
Crossover Cables
Other Cable Configurations
Using Your Atlas IT ............................................................7
Analysis Results...................................................................9
Good Cables
Faulty Cables
Optional Identified Terminators ........................................11
Display Cable-Making Instructions ...................................12
Taking care of your Atlas IT .............................................13
Appendix A - Accessories .................................................14
Appendix B - Technical Specifications .............................15
Appendix C - Error/Warning Messages.............................16
Appendix D - Warranty Information .................................17
Appendix E - Disposal Information...................................18
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Introduction
The Atlas IT will quickly analyse your RJ45 network cables, sockets and patch
panels.
Summary Features:
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Automatic identification of cable type, such as straightthrough patch cables, crossover cables, token-ring cables
and many more.
Cable type can usually be identified even if it is faulty.
Fault type identification for all supported cable types,
such as: swapped connections, broken connections, and
shorted lines.
Displays the full connection pattern of the cable being
analysed.
Compatible with optional Identified Terminators, allowing
multiple cable runs to be uniquely identified and analysed.
Supplied with patch cables for easy testing of network
sockets and patch panels.
Displays cable-making instructions when not testing cables.
Supports cable lengths of up to 150m (500ft).
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Terminators are very small, ideal for use in tight spaces.
Clear and user-friendly display.
Auto power-on and power-off.
The Atlas IT verifies the continuity pattern between the
two ends of a network cable. It does not verify that the cable is
suitable for the data speeds used on the network.
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Important Notice
WARNING:
This instrument must NEVER be connected to cables or
equipment that carries voltages that may exceed 80V, even
for a short period. Failure to comply with this warning may
result in personal injury, damage to the equipment under
test, damage to the Atlas IT and invalidation of the
manufacturer's warranty.
Additionally, the absolute voltage limit of 80V (between any
pair of wires) is stated for a maximum duration of 15
seconds.
It is strongly advised to avoid testing cables that may carry
“Power Over Ethernet” (POE).
“To prevent undesired operation, analysis of non-live systems
is recommended.”
Please also note: This instrument and the terminators must
NOT be used with connectors other than RJ45 connectors.
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1. Orange/White
Background Information
Cat 5 (short for Category 5) network cables are typically used for 10 Base-T
Networks and 100 Base-T Networks operating at 10Mbps and 100Mbps
respectively. Many new networks are now being specified to operate at even
higher data rates, these are sometimes referred to as Cat 5e (e for enhanced)
and Cat 6 networks.
The cables themselves usually consist of 4 twisted pairs, a total of 8 lines. The
actual connection pattern from one end of the cable to the other end depends on
the network type and also the equipment type. Often, only 2 twisted pairs (4
wires) are actually used for data communication for many networks, however,
for universal compatibility all 8 connections are normally wired.
Straight-Through Patch Cables
The simplest network cables are
simply called Patch Cables or
Straight-Through Cables. These are
normally wired with each of the 8
wires connected to the same
corresponding contact at each end of
the cable, 1 to 1, 2 to 2 and so on.
Straight-Through
PC
PC
Patch Cable
Straight-Through
Patch Cable
Straight-Through
Patch Cable
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2. Orange
3. Green/White
4. Blue
5. Blue/White
6. Green
7. Brown/White
8. Brown
These are generally used for
connecting computers to
hubs (routers or switches) or
simply between a PC and a
wall socket (which
eventually connects to a
Printer
Straight-Through
Patch Cable
Typical Use for Straight-Through Patch Cables
Hub/Router
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Server
hub).
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