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1. Test Pair Auto Control 1 Yp 0 670 Gain is 10 dB t and 4 to Change 20dB Attenuator ON for OFF Saves Less More Print Marker Expand Cable Cable setup m Figure C 3 Waveform without Test Leads 4 Plug one test lead set into the port labelled TEST Plug the other test lead set into the port labelled REFERENCE The display should look like Figure C 4 NOTE Connect test leads to the TS100 in accordance with the colors labeled on the dual banana plugs Reversing a plug will make a difference in some tests Test Pair Auto Control 1 Vp 0 670 Gain is 10 dB t and to Change 20dB Attenuator ON for OFF Save Less More Print Marker Expand Cable Cable setup i Figure C 4 Waveform with Test Leads 5 Press the Setup softkey 6 When the Setup menu is displayed press the down arrow once to highlight Air cored Poly PEIUT 24AWG cable type NOTE If you are using a cable other than AIR CORE POLY PEIUT 24 AWG Vp 0 670 select the appropriate cable type diameter and Vp before proceeding C 3 Appendix C TS100 Performance Checks 7 Press the Exit softkey 8 Connect the test leads that are plugged into the TEST port to one pair of the twisted pair test cable Designate one lead of the cable pair as Ring and the other lead Tip Connect the red test lead to Ring and the black test lead to Tip 9 Connect the test leads that are plugged into the REFERENCE p
2. Up and down arrows move highlight bar through the printer selections They also change baud rate flow control and data format depending on the active selection Left and right arrows have no function in this display This key has no function in this display Press the More Setups softkey in the Setup display to access additional setups This menu allows you to choose the distance units feet meters nanoseconds wire diameter units AWG or millimeters velocity of propagation 0 xxx feet per microsecond or meters per microsecond adjust the display contrast select how long the auto power down function should wait 5 10 15 20 25 30 minutes or disabled set the auto control high pass filter to always on always off or auto matic and turn the Backlight on and off Choose Setup with t and 4 Keys Distance Units Wire Diameter Units AWG Velocity of Propagation Units O XXK Display Contrast O Auto Shutoff Time setting High Pass Filter in Auto Control Backlight Off Previous Menu Printer Setup Change Setting 15 MINUTES AUTOMATIC T Figure 4 10 More Setups Menu When in the More Setups menu the front panel controls do the following Change Setting Previous Menu Highlights the Setting column of the selected menu item and allows the up and down arrow keys to step through available settings for that item Stores changes made in this display and returns to the previous menu
3. Up and down arrows move the highlight bar through the avail able selections Left and right arrows have no function in this display This key has no function in this display Press the Printer Setup softkey in the Setup menu to access the Printer Setup menu You can choose the type of equipment that will be receiving the data baud rate flow control and data format serial Lesson Choose Printer Port Setup with t and 4 Keys Rate Control Format a Baud Flow Data Previous Exit Rate Control Format Menu 8 None 3600 XON XOFF None Figure 4 9 Printer Setup Menu When in the Printer Setup menu the front panel controls do the following Serial Lesson Baud Rate Flow Control Provides tutorial help about the use of the printer port Allows the up and down arrow keys to increment decrement baud rates of 1200 2400 4800 and 9600 for the highlighted printer line Allows the up and down arrow keys to change the flow from DTR to XON XOFF to RTS CTS for the highlighted printer line TS100 TelScout User Manual More Setups Menu TS100 TelScout User Manual Data Format Previous Menu Exit Arrow Keys Star Key Reference Allows the up and down arrow keys to change format from 8 NONE to 7 EVEN to 7 ODD for the high lighted line Stores changes made in this display and returns to the previous menu Stores changes made in this display and returns to the measure ment display
4. 23 shows a typical bridged tap at 1332 feet with its associated lateral TS100 TelScout User Manual Reference Saved Waveform Auto Control i Save Print Marker Setup R Figure 4 24 Bridged Tap and End of Cable Figure 4 24 shows a typical bridged tap at 1332 feet with lateral and the end of the cable shows at 3300 feet TS100 TelScout User Manual 4 19 Reference 4 20 TS100 TelScout User Manual Appendix A Specifications Physical REQUIREMENT SPECIFICATIONS 3 5 x 10 x 12 9cm x 25cm x 30cm nominal 6 4 pounds 3kg nonimal Environmental REQUIREMENT SPECIFICATION Temperature Operating 0 C to 40 C 15 C to 60 C typical Non operating 20 C to 65 C Humidity Up to 95 RH non condensing Altitude Operation is not affected by normal changes in air pressure or altitude from sea level to 15 000 feet 4 572 meters Non oper ating the instrument should not be subjected to air pressures lower than that at 50 000 feet 15 240 meters Vibration Exceeds industry requirements for immunity to damage from vibration Shock Survives impact shock of 6 5 feet 2 m to concrete in standard soft case Packaged Exceeds industry standards for immunity to damage during ship Product ping Vibration Shock Water Rain Operates in the rain TS100 TelScout User Manual A 1 Appendix A Specifications Safety Evaluated to CAN CSA C22 2 No 231 Ev
5. In any normal operation dual waveform display that involves a saved waveform the settings used for the current acquisition are taken from the saved waveform TS100 TelScout User Manual Reference Manual Control Display TS100 TelScout User Manual This display shows the waveform with a display similar to automatic mode Four of the softkey labels are different allowing you manual control over the display To get to manual control press the Setup softkey from the start up or auto display then press the Auto Control softkey Note that the softkey label changes to Manual Control then press the Exit softkey The instrument returns to the measurement display in manual control mode Test Pair Manual Control T Save Vertical Print Position span uan setup Figure 4 6 Manual Control Measurement Display In this mode the front panel controls do the following Save Print Displays the Save Print menu which allows you to save a waveform or send a waveform and setup data to the serial port for printing Vertical Position Allows the up and down arrows to be used to change the verti cal position of the waveform The Star key will turn the auto matic center function on or off while the Vertical Position label is highlighted Span Shows the current span in a dialog box and allows the up and down arrow keys to increment decrement the span The Star key will turn the high pass sample filter on or off while the Span
6. than that it works the same way as the standard instrument 6 Push Previous Menu to go back to the main Setup menu for coax 7 Now push the Test Type softkey TS100 TelScout User Manual Option 1C Option 2C Option 3C Option CZ Option L1 Option L3 Option L4 Option L6 Option LD Option LF TS100 TelScout User Manual Appendix B General Choose Test Type with t and Keys TEST AVED WAVEFORM TEST SAVED WAVEFORM INTERMITTENT TEST 15100 Auto Manual mooth Previous Exit Lesson Lesson Lesson OFF Menu 2 Figure B 6 Test Type Menu for Coax The difference in the Test Type menu for coaxial cables is that because you can use the TEST port only for coax tests none of the comparative test types of the two port twisted pairs have been included NOTE For measurement displays Option 01 Release 4 0 works the same as what is explained earlier in this manual for the standard instrument The only differ ence is that positioning of waveforms and amplitude for any given example will appear slightly altered Universal Euro adapter charger 220 VAC 9 VDC 1 A 119481301 United Kingdom adapter charger 240 VAC 9 VDC 1 A 119492201 Australia adapter charger 240 VAC 9 VDC 1 A 119584001 Czechoslovakian language option available with Option 01 instruments only French language option includes French user manual 0709426xx German user manual 0709506xx Spanish language option includes Spanish use
7. 19 Test Pair Saved Test Pair Auto Control 1 save Marker Setup Figure 3 19 Test Pair Saved Waveform Display The top waveform is the pair of wires plugged into the TEST port The bottom waveform is the saved waveform TS100 TelScout User Manual 3 11 Tutorial NOTE The current acquisition setups are changed to match those of the saved waveform in order that you can compare directly Also any setup changes which would affect the acquisition are inhibited That is More Cable Less Cable and Expand are not available and the softkey labels for those functions are not shown Comparing Two Active Waveforms 3 12 1 You should already have one of the supplied test cables connected to the wires you want to test and plugged into the T8100 banana jacks marked TEST Con nect the other test cable to the other wires you want to test and plug it into the TS100 banana jacks marked REFERENCE 2 From the measurement display push the softkey labeled Setup 3 When the Setup menu is displayed press the softkey label Test Type 4 When the Test Type menu is displayed use the up and down arrow keys to move the highlight bar to TEST PAIR REFERENCE PAIR see Figure 3 20 Choose Test Type with t and 4 Keys i TEST PAIR CROSSTALK FROM TEST PAIR TO REFERENCE PAIR EST PAIR REFERENCE PAIR TEST PAIR DIFFERENCE REFERENCE PAIR TEST PAIR REFERENCE PAIR DIFFERENCE ONLY TEST PAIR INTERMITTENT SA
8. AUTOMATIC Backlight Off Printer Change Previous Setup setting Menu Exit 2 Figure 3 9 More Setups Menu Here you can change Distance units Wire Diameter Units Cable Velocity turn the Backlight on or off turn the high pass filter on or off set Automatic Shutoff Time see Reference chapter for more information on these settings and adjust the contrast of the display 3 To change contrast use the up and down arrow keys to move the highlight bar to Display Contrast see Figure 3 9 4 Press the softkey labeled Change Settings This causes the Setting column of the selected line to be highlighted see Figure 3 10 and allows the up and down arrow keys to change the setting Choose Setup with t and Keys Setting T Distance Units Wire Diameter Units Velocity of Propagation Units Display Contrast Auto Shutoff Time 15 MINUTES High Pass Filter in Auto Control AUTOMATIC Backlight off Printer Previous Exit Setup Settin Menu 23 Figure 3 10 Changing Contrast 3 6 TS100 TelScout User Manual Acquiring a Waveform TS100 TelScout User Manual Tutorial 5 If you want less contrast background gets lighter push the down arrow Repeat this until you get a pleasing display 6 If you want more contrast background gets darker push the up arrow Repeat this until you get a pleasing display 7 When you get the display just the way you like it push the softkey labeled Exit T
9. POWER HELP etc B Instruction steps are numbered The number is omitted if there is only one step Definitions of Terms used in this Manual CAUTION Statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the equipment or other property WARNING Statements identify conditions or practices that could result in per sonal injury or loss of life TS100 TelScout Reference card see Appendix B Accessories for the part number of this manual vii Preface Safety Power Source Grounding the Instrument Do Not Operate in Explosive Atmosphere Do Not Remove Covers or Panels Disposal of Batteries viii The TS100 is designed to operate from an internal 6 volt battery or an external battery charger adapter supplying 9 to 16 VDC to the instrument It is not necessary to ground the instrument during normal use Cases are non conductive and internal voltages are not accessible to the operator Do not operate the instrument in an explosive atmosphere unless it has been spe cifically certified for such operation To avoid personal injury do not remove the instrument covers or panels nor oper ate the instrument without covers and panels in place Refer service to qualified service personnel This instrument contains a sealed spill proof lead acid battery Some states and or local jurisdictions might require special disposition recycling of this type of material in accordance with Hazardous Waste g
10. Reference 4 10 Define Cables Menu Exit Stores changes made in this display and returns to measurement display Arrow Keys Up and down arrows move highlight bar through the available selections If Change Setting 1s selected they allow the high lighted setting to be stepped through available settings Left and right arrows have no function in this display Star Key This key has no function in this display Press Define Cables while in the Setup menu Because there are many different ways that cables can be described you can define cable types in terms of free form text the average or effective Vp the diameter and type insulation and fill of the wire Note that the key word 1s no longer Choose but Define Instead of just selecting a menu item you are now expected to generate text use Text softkey or change the existing values Type Diameter and Vp softkeys Define with and Keys to Delete Type Diameter wp Y Air cored Poly AIR PIC AIR PIC GEL PIC GEL PIC GEL PIC PULP PAPER PULP PAPER PULP PAPER Temporary Cable Settings GEL PIC AMBER CABLE 1902 23 AIR PIC 26 AWG Text Type Diameter Vp jio Exit Figure 4 11 Define Cables Menu When in the Define Cable Types menu the front panel controls do the following Text Displays the Text Entry display for entering text for new cable types see heading Text Entry for details Type Allows up and down arrow keys to switch between AIR PIC GEL PIC
11. absorbed in the cable as the signal propagates down it Cable attenuation 1s typically low at low frequencies and higher at high frequencies which should be corrected for in some TDR measurements Cable attenuation is usually expressed in decibels dB at one or several fre quencies See also dB and Series Loss Cable Fault Any condition that makes the cable less efficient at delivering electrical energy Water leaking through the insulation poorly mated connectors and bad splices are typical types of cable faults dB Decibel a method of expressing power or voltage ratios The decibel scale is logarithmic It is often used to express the efficiency of power distribution systems when the ratio consists of the energy put into the system divided by the energy delivered or in some cases lost by the system Our instrument measures return loss The formula for decibels is dB 20 log Vi Vl where Vi is the voltage of the incident pulse V is the voltage reflected back by the load and og is the decimal based logarithmic function DC Direct current a method of delivering electrical energy by maintaining a con stant flow of electrons in one direction Even circuits designed to generate only alternating current AC often have a DC component Incident Pulse The pulse of electrical energy sent out by the TDR The waveform shown by the TDR consists of this pulse and the reflections of it coming back from the cable under test Insulatio
12. and PULP PAPER on the highlighted line Diameter Allows the up and down arrow keys to switch through the basic cable gauges of 19 22 24 26 and 28 AWG 0 9 0 64 0 5 0 4 and 0 32 mm in metric TS100 TelScout User Manual Save Print Menu TS100 TelScout User Manual Vp Previous Menu Exit Arrow Keys star Key Reference Allows the up and down arrow keys to increment decrement the velocity of propagation value on the highlighted line 0 001 each push Holding the up or down arrows down changes the value by 0 01 Stores the changes made in this menu and returns to the previ ous menu Stores the changes made in this menu and returns to the mea surement display Up and down arrows move the highlight bar through the avail able selections If Type Diameter or Vp is selected they incre ment decrement the value Left and right arrows have no function in this display This key has no function in this display To access the Save Print menu push the Save Print softkey while the TS100 is showing any measurement display EMPTY EMPTY EMPTY EMPTY EMPTY EMPTY Print Current Choose Saved Waveform with and Keys ip Y Sample Waveform SHORT AT 4000 FT Sample Waveform OPEN AT 8000 FT Sample Waveform 100 FT OF WATER AT 700 FT Print Upload saved Download store Delete Exit 54 Figure 4 12 Save Print Menu When in the Save Print menu the front panel controls do th
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14. information Reset Reset Test Setup to U S to Metric Figure 1 2 Start up Display TS100 TelScout User Manual Getting Started In the event that this display does not come up or error messages are shown do Performance Checks see Appendix C If the display appears correct and there are no error messages the TS100 is ready to use Push the POWER key again to turn the power off NOTE A two second delay between pushes of the POWER key is required to ade quately save any changed setups at power off For First Time Operators TS100 TelScout User Manual If you have never used the Tempo TS100 TelScout MTDR we recommend that you first read through the Operations Basics and Tutorial chapters in this manual If you are not familiar with general TDR operation there is a short lesson con tained within the instrument After power on and the start up display shows press the Setup softkey When the menu is displayed press the Test Type softkey When the next menu is displayed press the TS100 Lesson softkey This same menu con tains short lessons on use of the TS100 auto mode and manual mode In addition there are three sample waveforms already in storage showing what a typical short open and water in the line look like to view these see Displaying a Saved Waveform in Tutorial chapter 1 3 Getting Started 1 4 TS100 TelScout User Manual Operation Basics Ata Glance The TS100 controls are de
15. labeled Exit The entry is accepted and the instrument returns to the measurement display Displaying a Saved Waveform This task assumes you have already saved a waveform or you wish to view one of the factory samples 1 From the measurement display push the softkey labeled Setup 2 When the Setup menu is displayed Figure 3 2 push the softkey labeled Test Type The following menu Figure 3 15 is displayed Choose Test Type with t and Keys TEST PAIR CROSSTALK FROM TEST PAIR TO REFERENCE PAIR TEST PAIR REFERENCE PAIR TEST PAIR DIFFERENCE REFERENCE PAIR TEST PAIR REFERENCE PAIR DIFFERENCE ONLV TEST PAIR INTERMITTENT AVED WAVEFORM TEST PAIR SAVED WAVEFORM TEST PAIR DIFFERENCE SAVED WAVEFORM REFERENCE PAIR 15100 Auto Manual mooth Previous Exit Lesson Lesson Lesson DFF Menu Figure 3 15 Test Type Menu 3 Using the up and down arrow keys move the highlight bar to SAVED WAVEFORM TS100 TelScout User Manual 3 9 Tutorial 4 Push the softkey labeled Exit The measurement display will return If no waveform had been previously highlighted the display will prompt you to enter the Save Print menu and select a waveform 5 Push the Save Print softkey The Save Print menu is displayed Figure 3 14 6 Using the up and down arrow keys select the saved waveform you wish to view in this case the sample of an open cable Figure 3 16 Choose Saved Waveform with t and 4 K
16. leads to pair s under test 2 Press to select the cable type or 3 Press to use previous setups Press HELP for more information Reset ip 0 850 to U S to Metric Reset Test Setup Figure 4 1 Start Up Display In this display the front panel controls do the following Reset to U S Reset to Metric Test Setup Over rides all previously saved settings and returns the instru ments setups to factory default with distance units in feet wire diameter in AWG and Vp to 0 xxx This function does not eliminate saved waveforms or defined cables just the setups Over rides all previously saved settings and returns the instru ments setups to factory default with distance units in meters wire diameter in mm and Vp to m msec This function does not eliminate saved waveforms or defined cables just the setups Makes measurement and shows the measurement display for selected test type Displays the Setup menu which allows you to change the instrument setup functions The primary operating mode of the TS100 is a traditional TDR waveform display see Figure 4 2 next page with the controls defined to allow you to locate a problem on twisted pair telephone cabling quickly and easily In normal 4 1 Reference 4 2 operation the vertical scaling 1s performed automatically as you change the dis tance range The instrument continuously acquires and displays waveforms Vp 0 660 Gain is 14 dB
17. mV reflection produces full screen vertical deflection Filter High pass cutoff frequency 150 kHz user selectable Gain 0 to 63 dB Input Protection 400 VDC peak AC to maximum of 440 Hz Waveform Storage Up to 20 waveforms with notes Battery Save 5 to 30 minutes or disabled user selectable Backlight User selected ON OFF Serial no B050000 and up TS100 TelScout User Manual A 3 Appendix A Specifications A 4 TS100 TelScout User Manual Appendix B General Power up Information Messages Error Messages TS100 TelScout User Manual POWER UP SELF TEST The power up self tests are starting ROM test PASSED The ROM checksums and IDs are okay RAM test PASSED The RAM data cell byte and address tests have passed POWER CONTROL RESET POWERING DOWN The power control circuit needs to be reset by powering down TS100 will turn itself off in 10 seconds BATTERY IS LOW POWERING DOWN The battery is too low to operate TS100 will turn itself off in 10 seconds Plug in the AC adapter to initiate battery charging You can use the TS100 while the bat tery 1s being charged EXTERNAL POWER IS LOW POWERING DOWN The voltage from the switching regulator is too low to operate the TS100 will turn itself off in 10 seconds Verify that the AC adapter is functional and plugged into the TS100 correctly DIAGNOSTIC TEST LOOP IS RUNNING This loop repeatedly performs basic operations to check address and data b
18. rate This 1s done by pressing the softkey labeled Baud Rate which will highlight the Rate column on the selected line see Figure 3 8 and allow the up and down arrow keys to increment and dec rement the value see Reference chapter for more information on these set tings serial Baud Lesson Rate Choose Printer Port Setup with and Keys Rate Control Format a Epson Seiko DPU411 ThinkJet Deskjet Laserjet Postscript 3600 XON XOFF 8 None How Data Previous Exit Control Format Menu T Figure 3 8 Changing Baud Rate 5 Make any necessary changes to flow control and format in the same manner see Reference chapter for more information on these settings NOTE Be sure to match these settings to your printer See the user manual for your printer to verify the required settings Tutorial 6 When you are satisfied with the changes 1f any were made press Exit and the instrument returns to the measurement display Your printer is now in memory as the default Changing Contrast 1 Because you are in the measurement display push the Setup softkey again 2 When the Setup Menu is displayed Figure 3 2 push the softkey labeled More Setups The following menu is displayed Figure 3 9 Choose Setup with t and Keys Setting L Distance Units Wire Diameter Units AWG Velocity of Propagation Units O XXX Display Contrast O Auto Shutoff Time 15 MINUTES High Pass Filter in Auto Control
19. the cable Velocity of Propagation Vp The speed that electricity travels in a cable is often expressed as the relative velocity of propagation This value is just a ratio of the speed in the cable to the speed of light This is always a number between 0 and 1 A velocity of propagation value of 0 50 indicates that the electrical energy moves through that particular cable at half the speed of light TS100 TelScout User Manual Index A ac adapter charger 2 2 accessories B 8 general 1 2 optional B 8 standard B 8 B backlight 2 4 3 6 C checks acceptable tolerances C 2 crosstalk C 6 C 7 differential C 6 distance readout C 5 dual display C 7 dual displays C 8 port configurations C 2 C 6 required equipment C 1 smoothing C 8 C 10 D display start up 4 1 waveform 4 1 auto control 4 1 4 3 difference of two 4 4 dual 4 3 4 4 expansion 4 3 manual control 4 5 4 6 F first time operators 1 3 inspection and cleaning cleaning B 2 inspection B 2 TS100 TelScout User Manual manual conventions vli related vii structure vil menu define cables 4 10 4 11 more setups 4 9 printer setup 4 8 save print 4 11 setup 4 6 4 8 test type 4 7 upload download 4 12 messages error B 1 informational B 1 O operation connectors 2 2 ac adapter charger 2 2 printer 2 3 reference port 2 3 test port 2 3 controls help 2 2 lcd 2 2 power 2 1 softkeys 2 2 measureme
20. when you press the HELP key In each of the measurement modes the help display describes the current mode and provides access to additional help on how to use the front panel controls In the menu system the help display describes the current menu Push HELP a second time to remove the help display In selected menus a Lesson softkey is available which provides tutorial informa tion about making measurements LCD The display Figure 2 1 2 is a 640 by 200 pixel reflective liquid crystal display Organization and content of the display is discussed further under the headings Display Organization in Measurement Mode and Menu Mode Softkeys The softkeys Figure 2 1 11 have different meanings depending on the current operational state of the instrument or depending on which menu is active A label above each key describes its purpose Push the appropriate softkey to enable the labeled function Unlabeled keys have no function When the TS100 is displaying a waveform use the arrow keys to move the active distance cursor 7 and 10 or position the waveform vertically manual mode 6 and 9 While in a menu use the arrow keys to select parameter values 6 and 9 and to increment 6 or decrement 9 values The Star key is used only in manual mode to turn on or off some specific functions These keys are referred to through out the manual as B Up arrow Figure 2 1 6 Down arrow Figure 2 1 9 Right arrow Figure 2 1 7 Lef
21. 00 W for 470 ns and 3000 ns pulsewidths Pulsewidths 5 to 3000 ns Performance Checks Note that all displays in the performance checks in Appen dix C were done with the 20 ns pulsewidth Use the 20 ns or larger pulsewidth to do these checks Release 4 0 added the ability to test coaxial cables with the TS100 TelScout While this does not provide all the functionality of a TV110 CableScout it does provide limited coax testing capability TS100 TelScout User Manual TS100 TelScout User Manual Appendix B General 1 To see the differences in the Option 01 Release 4 0 instruments from the Start up display push the Setup softkey Choose Cable Type with t and 4 Keys Type Diameter Vp Air cored Poly AIR PIC i GEL PIC GEL PIC GEL PIC GEL PIC PULP PAPER PULP PAPER PULP PAPER PULP PAPER AIR PIC 19 AWG Manual Test Define Twisted More Control Type Cables Pair Setups Figure B 2 Setup Menu for Twisted Pair The difference between the standard instrument main Setup menu and the Option 01 Release 4 0 is that the softkey that says Printer Setup in the standard instrument is now a toggle to change the instrument from Twisted Pair to Coax The Printer Setup menu has been moved into the More Setups menu 2 Push the softkey labeled More Setups Choose Setup with t and Keys Setting 1 Distance Units Wire Diameter Units AWG Velocity of Propagation Units O XXX Display Contrast O Auto Shutoff Ti
22. 25 previous page 3 When the upload is complete press the Previous Menu softkey to return to the Save Print menu NOTE If you Exit to the measurement display at this point you will see the wave form that you just transferred from the computer If you press the Setup softkey at this point you will lose that waveform and have to upload it from the computer again 4 Press the Store softkey This will give you a text entry display 5 Enter the name for this waveform then press the softkey labeled Done 6 The TS100 returns to the Save Print menu and you should see the new wave form in the list of saved waveforms 7 Press Exit to return to the measurement display Detecting Intermittent Faults 3 16 In this measurement mode the TS100 shows the highest and lowest values of the waveform This allows intermittent faults to be seen as a thin line away from the thicker line of the normal waveform 1 From the measurement display of the last task press the Setup softkey 2 When the Setup menu is displayed press the Test Type softkey TS100 TelScout User Manual TS100 TelScout User Manual Tutorial 3 When the Test Type menu is displayed move the highlight bar to TEST PAIR INTERMITTENT see Figure 3 26 Choose Test Type with and Y Keys TEST PAIR CROSSTALK FROM TEST PAIR TO REFERENCE PAIR TEST PAIR REFERENCE PAIR TEST PAIR DIFFERENCE REFERENCE PAIR TEST PAIR REFERENCE PAIR DIFFERENCE O
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24. 4 16 Test Pair Reference Pair Auto Control Less More Save Marker Expand Cable Cable Setup Print Figure 4 18 Split Pairs Pair Comparison Mode Figure 4 18 shows a split pair in pair comparison mode Test Pair Reference Pair Again the cursor is shown at the end of the cable but the split is at approx imately 110 feet Less More Marker Expand Cable Cable Setup Save Print Test Pair Reference Pair Auto Control Figure 4 19 Split Pairs with Gain Increased Figure 4 19 shows the same split pair as in Figure 4 18 with the gain increased to 25 dB TS100 TelScout User Manual TS100 TelScout User Manual Reference Saved Waveform Auto Control L Save Print Marker Setup o Figure 4 20 Wet Section Figure 4 20 shows the beginning of a wet section and a bad splice at 323 feet with the end of the wet section barely visible at approximately 700 feet Saved Waveform Auto Control 1 Save Print Marker Figure 4 21 Wet Section with Gain Increased Figure 4 21 is the same cable as figure 4 20 but with gain increased 4 17 Reference 4 18 Save Print Marker Setup Saved Waveform Auto Control 1 Figure 4 22 Typical Load Coil Figure 4 22 shows a typical load coil at 6131 feet Save Print Marker Setup Saved Waveform Auto Control 1 Figure 4 23 Typical Bridged Tap Figure 4
25. Download Menu 0 0 00 cee eee 3 15 Testaly pe MEN a 3 17 Intermittent Measurement Display 3 17 Selup MCN 24183 iia don is be 3 18 Manual Control Measurement Display 3 19 Start UD DIS plays di a dne pn ea 4 Auto Control Measurement Display 4 2 Expanded Waveform Display oooooooo o 4 3 Test and Reference Dual Waveform Display 4 4 Dual Waveform Difference Display 4 4 Manual Control Measurement Display 4 5 A WU 4 6 Test J ype Menu 25s ek eem ines 4 7 Printer Setup MS se surrender edt s 4 8 TS100 TelScout User Manual TS100 TelScout User Manual Figure 4 10 Figure 4 11 Figure 4 12 Figure 4 13 Figure 4 14 Figure 4 15 Figure 4 16 Figure 4 17 Figure 4 18 Figure 4 19 Figure 4 20 Figure 4 21 Figure 4 22 Figure 4 23 Figure 4 24 Figure B 1 Figure B 2 Figure B 3 Figure B 4 Figure B 5 Figure B 6 Figure C 1 Figure C 2 Figure C 3 Figure C 4 Figure C 5 Figure C 6 Figure C 7 Figure C 8 Figure C 9 Figure C 10 Figure C 11 Figure C 12 Figure C 13 Figure C 14 Contents More Setups Menu naar bad Ee EP ER as 4 9 Define Cables MENO evt ra eee a aot e 4 10 Save Print Menu as A 4 11 Upload Download Menu 0 0 4 12 Text Entry DISPLAY uc ras 4 13 IO AAA eee RU HE oc ee 4 14 yl AAA A A newt cA eles 4 15 Split Pairs C
26. NLY EST PAIR LINTERMITTENT SAVED WAVEFORM TEST PAIR SAVED WAVEFORM TEST PAIR DIFFERENCE SAVED WAVEFORM REFERENCE PAIR T 100 Auto Manual smooth Previous Exit Lesson Lesson Lesson OFF Menu Figure 3 26 Test Type Menu 4 When the selection is highlighted press the softkey labeled Exit You might see an additional waveform on the display as the waveform is being centered To eliminate the extra waveform s press one of the softkeys that change the display view More Cable Less Cable Expand Full View You will then see a display similar to the following Test Pair Intermittent Auto Control B Vp 0 660 279 ft Gain is 8 dB t and to Change 20d6 Attenuator OFF for ON Save less More Print Marker Expand Cable Cable Setup Figure 3 27 Intermittent Measurement Display In this example there 1s a splice at about 279 feet from the beginning of the cable Some periodic vibration is causing that splice to go open When the vibration ceases the connection is made again 3 17 Tutorial Using the TS100 in Manual Mode In manual control mode you can change the vertical position set the span the gain the pulse width set a marker change the Vp and turn the attenuator and high pass filter on or off To get into manual control 1 From the measurement display of the last task press the Setup softkey 2 When the Setup menu is displayed press the Test Type softkey 3 When the Te
27. OPERATING MANUAL TS100 3000 A TS100 TelScout Metallic Time Domain Reflectometer Tempo Customer Training amp Technical Support 74 Aj A Textron po Company a Solutions Success TEMPO T5100 TELSCOUT Metallic Time Domain Reflectometer OPERATING MANUAL CUSTOMER TRAINING amp TECHNICAL SUPPORT NOTICE This document is an unpublished work protected by United States copyright laws and is proprietary to Tempo Disclosure copying reproduction merger translation modification enhancement or use by anyone other than authorized employees or licensees of Tempo and its affiliate companies without prior consent of Tempo is prohibited PY Temp O A Textron M Company Knowledge Solutions Success Copyright O 2002 Tempo a Textron Company All rights reserved Tempo Research a Delaware Corporation TS100 3000 A Printed in U S A 12 2 2002 Copyright s Tempo 2002 All Rights reserved Tempo products are covered by U S and foreign patents issued and pending Information in this publication supercedes that in all previously published material Specifications and price change privleges reserved IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Deskjet Laserjet and Thinkjet are registered trademarks of Hewlett Packard PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Inc Epson is a registered trademark of Epson America Inc Seiko is a registered trademark of Seiko Instru
28. PE PAGED Gator RUD RUD de ain 2 3 DOULIKE T ME P 2 3 Iristeitnent Set S aciendo C Re n o edd ay 2 4 BACON PU M m 2 4 Measurement Mode noite de cl dX va we duit deer dd 2 4 TS100 TelScout User Manual i Contents Tutorial Reference AMtoO COntrol sario ci do Tao 2 4 Manual Control 4 255 274 23e caD d e aaa aea p ba s 2 4 Display Organization in Measurement Mode 004 2 5 Menu NIOGS uretral dsd cad cal 2 3 General IMS UCHONS 507 bi aca od oe ee oak cdo 3 1 Setting Up the Instrutilent dd Ep AA UR DRE A 3 1 De time Cables asas 3 3 Deine pale PEIBIGE ASS WE icum Mora nee 3 4 Chanain Contrast ra sad ud PEN ENSE 3 6 ACQquiriie a WayelOPHl nies ted ded oec eae ed d os 3 7 Saving a Waveform 23 EA AAA Ex 3 8 Displaying a Saved Waveform cose e as 3 9 Comparing an Active Waveform Against a Saved Waveform 3 11 Comparing Two Active Waveforms 0 000 cc ccc cece eens 3 12 Displaying the Difference of Two Waveforms 00 0c eee 3 13 Downloading a Waveform to a Personal Computer 3 14 Uploading a Waveform from a Personal Computer o ooooooo o 3 16 Detecting Intermittent Pauls sch b eaten E He Ue RE men SEE S 3 16 Using the TS100 in Manual Mode 000 0c eee eee 3 18 Start Up Display is Eua vedete om a does Tata ben E dct ead RU BU dnd 4 W avetormbi
29. PULP PAPER PULP PAPER PULP PAPER p Temporary Cable Settings GEL PIC Auto Test Define Printer More Exit Control Type Cables Setup Setups l 5 Figure 3 2 Setup Menu This menu is the gateway to all setups Start with the kind of cable you plan to test 9 You have a 26AWG plastic insulated air filled wire set with a rated velocity of propagation of 0 660 Using the up and down arrow keys scroll through the selections until the highlight bar 1s on that selection see Figure 3 2 6 Push the softkey labeled Exit The instrument shows the measurement display and automatically acquires a waveform see Figure 3 3 Test Pair Auto Control Vp 0 660 Gain is 14 dB f and 4 to Change 20dB Attenuator ON for OFF Save Less More Marker Expand Cable Cable setup Print Figure 3 3 Auto Control Measurement Display The remainder of this chapter will lead you through the other menus setups and measurement modes TS100 TelScout User Manual Defining Cables TS100 TelScout User Manual Tutorial 1 The TS100 should show a measurement display Figure 3 3 at this time Press the Setup softkey 2 When the Setup menu is displayed Figure 3 2 push the softkey labeled Define Cables The following menu is displayed see Figure 3 4 Define with t and 4 Keys to Delete Type Diameter Vp L Air cored Poly AIR PIC AIR PIC GEL PIC GEL PIC GEL PIC PULP PAPER P
30. TS100 TelScout as often as operating conditions require If used indoors this might be once every 1000 hours of use If used outdoors this might be after each use depending on field conditions but should be inspected and cleaned after no more than 500 hours of use Inspect the exterior of the TS100 for wear missing parts or cracks in the enclosure Replace any defective parts m Inspect connectors for cracked insulation broken shells deformed contacts or dirt in the connectors Clean or replace as necessary m Inspect test cables for bent or broken plugs clips or frayed cut insulation Replace as necessary CAUTION 7o avoid the possibility getting water in the instrument use only enough liquid to dampen the cloth Do not use abrasive cleaners or harsh chemicals e g alcohol or acetone because they could damage the Lexan covers TS100 TelScout User Manual Appendix B General m 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 m Clean the remaining dirt with a lint free cloth dampened in a general purpose mild detergent and water solution m Clean the display with a lint free cloth and a standard commercial window cleaner Battery m Fully charge the Nicad battery after each use m Disconnect the battery if the unit is to be stored for an extended length of time Options Option 01 Adds 5 ns pulsewidth The
31. Test Leads 1 2 Start up Display 35 3 evt EPECSIHH eke ERES ERE RESTER 1 2 Front Panel Controls Indicators and Connectors 2 1 Arrangement of Information on the Measurement Display 2 5 Arrangement of Information on a Typical Menu Display 2 6 Start Up Display ore ob Po ome SORORE om RO e ec 3 Setup MCW adas sed eee sra dabis 3 2 Auto Control Measurement Display 3 2 Define Cable Type Menu 0 00 eens 3 3 Text Enty DISplay c ux a vx E VUE Ra PES NER 3 3 Define Cables Menu sc aio 3 4 Printer Setup MEE uet gg arnica aod Oh dtes 3 5 Changing Baud Rate cidcid do 33 More Setups Ment dre dl ra 3 6 Chane mG Contrast ese x tice ew E dd aded ps 3 6 Auto Control Measurement Display 3 7 Dave Pritit MH sas 53 559 2209 Sd s 3 8 Text Entry Display oa sos 56 RERRDENEGAS SG ES ZG 3 8 Save Print Meu ayi pde rab ed Rab Ra uod SS S 3 9 Test ype Monu Sais dica entteda dst sv aed a ub 3 9 Selecting a Saved Waveform o ooooooooooonooooo 3 10 Display of the Saved Waveform 0008 3 10 Best Lope MER o3 ia ipea i UOS AURI E BEER 3 11 Test Pair Saved Waveform Display 3 11 Test hy pe Men dudes uae Eon a duos ariba 3 12 Test and Reference Dual Waveform Display 3 13 Testy pe Men ai is ndn 3 13 Dual Waveform Difference Display 3 14 Dave Print Menu iuro id dd a 3 15 Upload
32. ULP PAPER PULP PAPER GEL PIC Previous Exit Text Type Diameter Vp Menu Figure 3 4 Define Cable Type Menu You have the option of changing existing cable types or adding new types To cre ate a new cable type 3 Use the up and down arrow keys to position the highlight bar on one of the lines labeled EMPTY 4 Push the softkey labeled Text The Text Entry display is shown Choose Letter with t and Keys to Insert 7 Cable Name AMBER CABLE 4902 238 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPORSTUVWAVZ _ 0125456789 80 25 amp A 711 Insert Delete Unido Char Char Changes 18 Figure 3 5 Text Entry Display 5 Using the left and right arrow keys on arrow pad move through the charac ters to the letter or number you want Press the softkey labeled Insert see Ref erence chapter for more detail on Text Tutorial Setting Up the Printer 6 When you have the line of text like you want 1t press the softkey labeled Done This will return you to the previous display and show the new text on the highlighted line see Figure 3 6 Define with and 4 Keys to Delete Type Diameter up Y Air cored Poly AIR PIC AIR PIC GEL PIC GEL PIC GEL PIC PULP PAPER PULP PAPER PULP PAPER Temporary Cable Settings GEL PIC AMBER CABLE 4902 23 AIR PIC 26 AWG Text Type Diameter Vp irte Exit 9 Figure 3 6 Define Cables Menu 7 Press the softkey labeled Type This highlights onl
33. VED WAVEFORM TEST PAIR SAVED WAVEFORM TEST PAIR DIFFERENCE SAVED WAVEFORM REFERENCE PAIR T 100 Auto Manual Smooth Previous Exit Lesson Lesson Lesson OFF Menu Figure 3 20 Test Type Menu 5 Press the softkey labeled Exit You then see a display similar to Figure 3 21 next page The top waveform is the pair of wires plugged into the TEST port The bottom waveform is the pair of wires plugged into the REFERENCE port You can now use the front panel controls to make distance measurements e g push More Cable to see farther down the cable increase gain etc TS100 TelScout User Manual Tutorial Test Pair Reference Pair Auto Control Up 0 670 Gain is 4dB t and to Change 20dB Attenuator OFF for ON Save Less More Print Marker Expand Cable Cable Setup Figure 3 21 Test and Reference Dual Waveform Display Displaying the Difference of Two Waveforms 1 25 3 From the measurement display push the softkey labeled Setup When the Setup menu is displayed press the softkey label Test Type When the Test Type menu is displayed use the up and down arrow keys to select the comparison that has the word difference in it That could be a test pair minus reference pair waveform showing the difference only or a test pair difference saved or reference which shows all three waveforms In this example TEST PAIR DIFFERENCE REFERENCE PAIR has been selected C
34. a null modem cable 2 Initiate the program you use from the computer to perform this task it is assumed you are proficient in using your computer It is beyond the scope of this tutorial to explain every possible program available for uploading or downloading files 3 From the measurement display press the Save Print softkey 4 When the Save Print menu is displayed you can use the up and down arrows to select the saved waveform you wish to send to the computer see Figure 3 24 next page However if you want to send all saved waveforms or just the current waveform to the computer it is not necessary to select a saved waveform TS100 TelScout User Manual TS100 TelScout User Manual Tutorial Choose Saved Waveform with t and Keys i i Sample Waveform SHORT AT 4000 FT Sample Waveform OPEN AT 8000 FT Sample Waveform 100 FT OF WATER AT 700 FT EMPTY Print Print Upload Current saved Download store Delete Exit m Figure 3 24 Save Print Menu 5 Press the softkey labeled Upload Download 6 When the Upload Download menu is displayed use the up and down arrows to highlight your intended choice In this case we are sending the current waveform only see Figure 3 25 You can change the baud rate by pushing that softkey When the Rate column of the selected line becomes highlighted you can use the up and down arrows to increment decrement the value Likewise you can change the flow control by push
35. able selections Left and right arrows have no function in this display This key has no function in this display To access the Upload Download menu push the Upload Download softkey while the TS100 is showing the Save Print menu Start Transfer Choose Transfer Type with t and Keys Rate Contro Y SEND CURRENT WAVEFORM TO REMOTE SEND SELECTED SAVED FILE TO REMOTE SEND ALL SAVED FILES TO REMOTE GET CURRENT WAVEFORM FROM REMOTE Baud Flow Transfer Previous Exit Rate Control Lesson Menu Figure 4 13 Upload Download Menu When in the Upload Download menu the front panel controls do the following Start Transfer Initiates the transfer of the selected waveform s to or from the computer TS100 TelScout User Manual Text Entry TS100 TelScout User Manual Baud Rate Flow Control Transfer Lesson Previous Menu Exit Arrow Keys Star Key Reference Allows the up and down arrow keys to increment decrement baud rates of 1200 2400 4800 and 9600 for the highlighted line Allows the up and down arrow keys to change the flow from NONE to DTR to RTS CTS for the highlighted line Provides tutorial help about the transferring files to from a computer Stores the changes made in this menu and returns to the previ ous menu Stores the changes made in this menu and returns to the mea surement display Up and down arrows move the highlight bar through the avail able selections If Bau
36. aluated to UL 1244 Reliability High reliability design for long service life Designed for ease of serviceability Power Source Battery Internal lead acid 3 cell 6VDC 4 6Amp hours Input Output Max 1 A maximum from charger connector current AC adapter charge Various AC adapter chargers 110 220 or 240 VAC input 12 VDC output 1 A 5 5 mm OD 2 1 mm ID Duration of 6 hours minimum continuous operation without backlight operation Interface REQUIREMENT SPECIFICATION Printer port Serial 9 pin D type connector Pin 1 DCD Pin 2 RD Pin 3 TD Pin 4 DTR Pin 5 GND Pin 6 DSR Pin 7 RTS Pin 8 CTS Pin 9 RI A 2 TS100 TelScout User Manual Appendix A Specifications Operational REQUIREMENT SPECIFICATION Test Signal 1 2 Sine balanced Amplitude 20V into 105 Q 22100 470 3000 ns 8V 020 ns Output Impedance 105 Q Pulsewidths 20 ns 25 100 470 3000 ns 20 Maximum Range 45 000 feet 13 716 meters depending on cable type and condition Horizontal 0 to 2 000 ft 2 ft uncertainty in Vp Accuracy 2 000 to 10 000 ft 3 ft uncertainty in Vp 10 000 to 20 000 ft 4 ft uncertainty in Vp 0 to 5 000 m 1 m uncertainty in Vp 5 000 to 15 000 m 2 m uncertainty in Vp Display 0 33 of selected range 4 5cm 0 15ft minimum on 640 X Resolution 200 pixel high resolution LCD Display Ranges 11 ranges plus single key expand window ranges user definable in manual mode Amplifier 5
37. at once Expand is pushed and you get the expanded display the softkey label in that position changes to Full View see Figure 4 3 This allows you to go back to the original display Dual waveform is an advanced operating mode selected from the Test Type menu to permit you to compare two waveforms side by side visually Reference 4 4 Difference of Two Wave forms In normal operation the two waveforms will always be scaled the same and dis played with a common cursor The waveforms will be half vertical scale and dis played in either the top or bottom half of the display They will be centered as in normal operation Test Pair Reference Pair Auto Control 1 Up 0 670 Gain is 4 dB t and to Change 20dB Attenuator OFF for ON Save Less More Print Marker Expand Cable Cable Setup T Figure 4 4 Test and Reference Dual Waveform Display In normal single waveform operation a difference waveform will be shown by itself The difference waveform will be scaled the same as the two source wave forms Test Pair Difference Reference Pair Auto Control T Gain is 14 dB t and to Change 20dB Attenuator OFF for ON less More Save Marker Expand Cable Cable setup Print Figure 4 5 Dual Waveform Difference Display When dual waveform is in effect the difference waveform will be displayed between the two source waveforms which will both be gray see Figure 4 5
38. d Rate or Flow Control is selected they increment decrement the value Left and right arrows have no function in this display This key has no function in this display Press the Text softkey while in the Define Cables menu or the Store softkey in the Save Print menu to get to the Text Entry display Scroll through the characters by using the arrows on the arrow keypad Insert characters into the text string using the Insert softkey see Figure 4 14 When finished push the softkey labeled Done and the display will change back to the previous menu showing your text in place Text Cursor i Choose Letter with t and 4 Keys to Insert zl Cable Name AMBER CABLE 4902 238 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXVZ _ 0128456789 8 8525 amp V ADE lt gt Insert Delete Undo one Char Char Changes e Character Selection Cursor Figure 4 14 Text Entry Display 4 13 Reference When in the Text Entry display the front panel controls do the following lt lt Moves the text cursor to the left gt gt Moves the text cursor to the right Insert Char Adds the highlighted character under the character cursor to your text string at the position of the text cursor Delete Char Removes the character under the text cursor from your text string Undo Changes Reverts display to what it was when text display was entered That is if the cable name window was blank pushing this soft key will delet
39. e dielectric and attenuation characteristics of the cable under test These are determined from the cable type Air PIC Gel PIC Paper Pulp and the wire diameter gauge that you select from the Setup menu The auto control measurement mode is designed to be used with a test procedure that starts at minimum range with highest resolution and increasing the range until the fault appears on the display The range selections and gain are such that a strong fault e g an open short or load coil will appear in the right half of the waveform window with approximately one quarter display deflection Using manual control is an advanced function that most operators should not require It can be used to manually adjust the gain pulsewidth and filtering for unusual cables or circumstances TS100 TelScout User Manual Display Organization in Measurement Mode Menu Mode TS100 TelScout User Manual Operation Basics In manual control mode in contrast to autocontrol mode the span softkey changes the distance range centered around the current distance cursor location with the cursor automatically moved to the center of the display if possible If the span selected is such that centering the cursor would make the left edge of the dis play less than zero the cursor position is moved to keep the left edge at zero Instrument settings changed in manual mode are preserved when switching back to auto control measurement mode until either t
40. e following Print Current Print Saved Prints the waveform and setup data that was on the display at the time of entry into this menu You will first see a confirma tion display of your selected printer type prior to printing You can choose to print the waveform or cancel at that point Prints the waveform and setup data selected from the displayed menu You will first see a confirmation display of your selected printer type prior to printing You can choose to print the wave form or cancel at that point 4 11 Reference 4 12 Upload Download Menu Upload Download Displays the Upload Download menu which allows you to Store Delete Exit Arrow Keys Star Key send waveforms to a computer or receive waveforms from a computer Saves the current waveform and setup data into memory and moves to the Text Entry display so you can name and or add notes to this waveform Only the current waveform can be saved The instrument will not save any combination of cur rent saved or current reference displays Deletes the selected waveform from the memory As a fail safe you will see a confirmation display requiring you to press another key to delete this waveform You can also choose to abort at this point in case you didn t really want to delete the waveform Stores changes made in this menu or loads selected waveform and returns to the measurement display Up and down arrows move the highlight bar through the avail
41. e new item value Examples of this include smoothing and automatic shutoff time Value changes might also be displayed in another manner such as the distance scale change when More Cable or Less Cable is pushed in the normal measurement mode Softkey explanations are found within each description of the display types in the Reference chapter When you push POWER to turn the instrument on the TS100 will show a display indicating that the initialization sequence is in progress The instrument returns to the same settings in place when the power was last turned off Software versions standard instruments 5 4 and option 01 instruments 4 06 The backlight 1s a standard feature for all TS100 instruments with serial numbers B050000 and beyond In the Tutorial chapter under Changing Contrast see how to choose the backlight setup using the Setups Menu The auto control function automatically increases the acquisition gain and or pulse width as you increase the range or span with the More Cable softkey As the range 1s decreased the gain and or pulse width automatically decreases The gain can also be increased and decreased by using up and down arrows Once the up or down arrow key is pushed a dialog box appears showing the current gain value Pushing the More Cable or Less Cable softkeys resets the gain to the default value for that scale The actual values used for pulse width gain and filtering for any given range are dependent on th
42. e softkey Causes the waveform distance view to increase one range for each push of the softkey TS100 TelScout User Manual Waveform Expansion Display Dual Waveform Display TS100 TelScout User Manual Reference Setup Displays the Setup menu which allows you to change the instrument setup functions Arrow Keys Left and right arrows move the cursor along the waveform Up and down arrows increase and decrease the gain Star Key This key toggles the attenuator off and on once the gain has been manually changed using the arrows NOTE When in Auto Control mode and the waveform is a saved waveform any setup changes which would affect the acquisition are inhibited That is More Cable Less Cable and Expand are not available and the softkey labels for those functions will not be shown This measurement feature expands the area within the box you see around the cur sor When selected that portion will be automatically enlarged expanded Once that portion of the cable has been expanded the expansion window can be adjusted using the Less Cable and More Cable softkeys In normal operation you use the cursor to measure the distance to a waveform feature That also applies in the expansion function Test Pair Auto Control 1 Vp 0 660 Gain is 12 dB t and to Change 20dB Attenuator ON for OFF Save Full 1085 More Print Marker View Cape Cable Setup Figure 4 3 Expanded Waveform Display Notice th
43. e the text entirely If you were changing the char acters in a previously saved name the name will revert to the saved version Done Returns you to the menu from which you chose to enter text and places your completed text string in that menu Arrow Keys Left and right arrows move the character selection cursor left and right through alphanumeric selections Up and down arrows move the character selection cursor from to the alpha row or the numeric row Star Key Adds the highlighted character under the character selection cursor to the text string at the position of the text cursor Sample Waveforms Saved Waveform Auto Control 5 Save Print Marker Setup Figure 4 15 Typical Open Figure 4 15 shows a typical open at 246 6 feet as you might expect at the end of a cable or where the wires have been cut through 4 14 TS100 TelScout User Manual Reference Test Pair Auto Control m Save less More Print Marker Expand Cable Cable setup Figure 4 16 Typical Short Figure 4 16 shows a typical short at approximately 230 feet Crosstalk From Test Pair To Reference Pair Auto Control m less More Print Marker Expand Cable Cable setup Save Figure 4 17 Split Pairs Crosstalk Mode Figure 4 17 shows a split pair in crosstalk mode The cursor is shown at the end of the cable however the split is at approximately 110 feet TS100 TelScout User Manual 4 15 Reference
44. eet If your test cable is a different length your display and result will be different Crosstalk From Test Pair To Reference Pair Auto Control 1 Vp 0 670 Gain is 14 dE t and 4 to Change 20dB Attenuator OFF for ON Save Less More Print Marker Expand Cable Cable Setup Figure C 10 Crosstalk on 1000 ft Cable 25 Press the Setup softkey 26 When the Setup menu is displayed press the Test Type softkey 27 When the Test Type menu is displayed press the down arrow once to high light TEST PAIR REFERENCE PAIR 28 Press the Exit softkey The display should look like Figure C 11 next page C 7 Appendix C TS100 Performance Checks Test Pair Reference Pair Auto Control 1 Vp 0 670 Gain is 14 dB t and 4 to Change 20dB Attenuator OFF for ON Save Less More Print Marker Expand Cable Cable setup 33 Figure C 11 Test and Reference Pairs on 1000 ft Cable 29 Press the Setup softkey 30 When the Setup menu is displayed press the Test Type softkey 31 When the Test Type menu is displayed press the down arrow once to high light TEST PAIR DIFFERENCE REFERENCE PAIR 32 Press the Exit softkey The display should look like Figure C 12 Test Pair Difference Reference Pair Auto Control 1 Vp 0 670 Gain is 14 dB t and to Change 20dB Attenuator OFF for ON Save Less More Print Marker Expand Cable Cable Setup Figure C 12 Test and Refe
45. ent FLAT RATE REPAIR CONTRACTS Flat rate repair contracts for pricing and product coverage are available for non warranty repairs The sales department negotiates these contracts PCB MODULE EXCHANGE It is the discretion of Tempo to exchange defective or damaged PCB modules with refurbished PCB modules NON WARRANTY REPAIRS Tempo will charge time and material for all product repairs that are non warranty Any Tempo manufactured unit that is received with a broken seal opened by someone other than Tempo authorized personnel will be considered non warranty and repaired as such SPARE PARTS Spare parts are sold to Tempo authorized repair centers only Tempo considers spare parts to be any internal part that the unit must be opened to have replaced ACCESSORIES Accessories can be ordered through Tempo s sales department or distribution centers Contact our sales department for a list of accessories per product Tempo considers accessories to be any item that 1s not required for unit operation with the exception being test leads and cables Le straps cases software Py A Textron po Company Knowledge Solutions Success 1390 Aspen Way Vista CA 92083 760 598 8900 800 642 2155 Fax 760 598 5634 M F 7 00 a m 4 30 p m Pacific Time Unit 3 Maesglas Industrial Estate Newport NP20 2NN UK 44 0 1633 223552 Fax 44 0 1633 223948 www tempo Textron com Table
46. eys ID m Sample Waveform SHORT AT 4000 FT Sample Waveform OPEN AT 8000 FI Sample Waveform 100 FT OF WATER AT 700 FT 21_CABLE_PAIR_32 EMPTY EMPTY EMPTY EMPTY EMPTY EMPTY Print Print Upload Current Saved Download store Delete Exit Figure 3 16 Selecting a Saved Waveform 7 Press the Exit softkey The instrument returns to the measurement display and shows the selected saved waveform Figure 3 17 Saved Test Pair Auto Control L Marker Setup Figure 3 17 Display of the Saved Waveform 3 10 TS100 TelScout User Manual Tutorial Comparing an Active Waveform Against a Saved Waveform 1 From the measurement display push the softkey labeled Setup 2 When the Setup Menu is displayed push the Test Type softkey 3 When the Test Type menu is displayed use the up and down arrow keys to move the highlight bar to TEST PAIR SAVED WAVEFORM see Figure 3 18 Choose Test Type with t and Keys E TEST PAIR CROSSTALK FROM TEST PAIR TO REFERENCE PAIR TEST PAIR REFERENCE PAIR TEST PAIR DIFFERENCE REFERENCE PAIR TEST PAIR REFERENCE PAIR DIFFERENCE ONLY TEST PAIR INTERMITTENT SAVED WAVEFORM EST PAIR SAVED WAVEFORM TEST PAIR DIFFERENCE SAVED WAVEFORM REFERENCE PAIR 15100 Auto Manual mooth Previous Exit Lesson Lesson Lesson OFF Menu Figure 3 18 Test Type Menu 4 Press the Exit softkey You will see a display similar to Figure 3
47. following differences should be noted between Option all versions 01 instruments and what is portrayed in this manual for standard instruments TS100 TelScout User Manual B 3 Appendix B General Option 01 Software Release 4 0 and higher Py Tempo TS100 TelScout Option 1 Me 3716795 Acquisition 6 0 Non Volatiie Memory Reinitialized 1 Connect test leads to pair s under test 2 Press EXT to select the cable type Press HELP for more information ip 0870 Reset Reset to U to Metric Test Setup l Figure B 1 Start Up Display Note that the only difference between the standard start up display and this one is that it proclaims this to be TS100 TelScout Option 01 and there is different system information in upper right corner If your start up display does not say Option 01 this section is not applicable Operation When using the 5 ns pulsewidth waveform pulses and returned events in the measurement displays shown in this manual might appear slightly com pressed horizontally The high resolution 5 ns pulse might show smaller and closer events that would not be visible with the longer pulses In Manual Mode the available pulsewidth selections are 5 ns 20 ns 100 ns 470 ns and 3000 ns Specifications REQUIREMENT SPECIFICATION Test Signal 1 2 Sine Amplitude 2 5 Vp 25 into 100 W for 5 ns pulsewidth 2 Vp 25 into 100 W for 20 ns pulsewidth 7 Vp 25 into 100 W for 100 ns 8 V 25 into 1
48. for ON Saye less More Print Marker Expand Cable Cable Setup Figure C 7 Reference Pair Waveform Check Distance Readout 16 Using the right arrow move the cursor to the beginning of the rising edge of the reflection Check that the distance readout is within specification see the note at the top of the next page The display should look like Figure C 8 if you are using a 1000 ft cable Reference Pair Auto Control 1 Vp 0 670 Gain is 14 dB f and 4 to Change 20d6 Attenuator OFF for ON Save less More Print Marker Expand Cable Cable setup Figure C 8 Waveform with Cursor at Edge of Reflection TS100 TelScout User Manual C 5 Appendix C TS100 Performance Checks Check Differential Check Crosstalk NOTE The setup consists of two 10 ft test leads plus the 1000 ft cable The instru ment is set to zero distance at the end of the test leads which negates the leads on the selected port However the instrument is not using the test leads on the other port for this particular test so it will see the total cable length as 1010 feet If your test cable is a different length add the cable length plus 10 ft test lead 17 Press the Setup softkey 18 When the Setup menu is displayed press the Test Type softkey 19 When the Test Type menu is displayed press the up arrow five times to high light TEST PAIR REFERENCE PAIR DIFFERENCE ONLY 20 Press the Exit softkey The disp
49. he More Cable or Less Cable soft key is pushed at which point the instrument will return to the appropriate auto matic settings If the span 1s such that the left edge of the display 1s not at zero expanded mode is automatically selected upon return to auto control measure ment mode Use the Full View softkey to see the entire cable at the range that closest matches what was last used in manual mode The current operating mode of the instrument is displayed in a status line at the top of the display above the framed window The bottom two lines of the display are reserved for softkey labels When the instrument needs to display additional information in a message to you it will appear in a dialog box using the bottom line of the data window see Figure 2 2 Status Line Data or Information Window Battery Status Test Pair Manual Control Bi Pulse Width is 20 nsec t and 4 to Change ave Vertical T Position Span Gain setup Softkey Dialog Active Labels Text Box Operation Figure 2 2 Arrangement of Information on the Measurement Display All menus are invoked through the softkeys Press the softkey labeled Setup to get to the first menu level 2 5 Operation Basics 2 6 When in a menu the display status line starts with the key word Choose or Define The choices are displayed one to a line in the data window The rightmost soft key is labeled Exit and when pressed returns the instrumen
50. hing 0 0 c cece eee ee eee C 10 Contents List of Tables vi Key Specifications Operational 33424545445 pesa Physical uds ral ss vs POW GE apa d oie diem ey ied wan Specifications PHYSICA ss i dd Sea rs Environmental A daw at y des Reliability b ann oh oh ek odo Power Source Interfd A bv deere Ri eee ban Operational TS100 TelScout User Manual Preface Manual Structure Manual Conventions A A Related Manuals TS100 TelScout User Manual This 1s the User Manual for the TS100 Metallic Time Domain Reflectometer MTDR If you are new to the operation of the TS100 read the Getting Started and Opera tion Basics chapters to become familiar with the controls and basic principles of operation of your MTDR Use the Tutorial chapter to learn how to perform specific tasks The Reference chapter explains the function of each softkey for every display The Appendices provide product specifications an options and accessories listing performance checks and other useful information In this manual you will find various procedures that contain steps of instructions for you to perform To keep those instructions clear and consistent this manual uses the following conventions m Names appear in the same case all uppercase upper lowercase etc in this manual as is used on the MTDR front panel and menus Front panel names are all uppercase For example
51. his saves your contrast level and returns to the measurement display NOTE In the event that you want to make more changes in this menu before exit ing you must push the Change Settings softkey again then you can use the up and down arrow keys to move the highlight bar to another menu item At the end of the last task you acquired a waveform by exiting the menu How ever let us assume you wish to test another cable and have done all the setups For purposes of this task let s start with the power off 1 Connect one of the supplied test cables to the wires you want to test and plug the banana plugs into the TS100 jacks marked TEST 2 Turn the POWER on 3 When you see the start up display press Test The instrument shows the mea surement display which should now appear similar to Figure 3 11 Test Pair Auto Control 1 Vp 0 660 i Gain is 14 dB t and 4 to Change 20dB Attenuator ON for OFF Save less More Print Marker Expand Cable Cable Setup Figure 3 11 Auto Control Measurement Display You can now push the More Cable softkey to see farther down the cable and use the left and right arrow keys to scroll the cursor to events noting the distance readout in the lower right corner The other softkeys in this display are explained in the Reference chapter Tutorial Saving a Waveform You have just acquired a waveform To save this in memory 1 Push the softkey labeled Save Print The following me
52. hoose Test Type with t and Keys TEST PAIR CROSSTALK FROM TEST PAIR TO REFERENCE PAIR TEST PAIR REFERENCE PAIR EST PAIR DIFFERENCE REFERENCE PAIR TEST PAIR REFERENCE PAIR DIFFERENCE ONLY TEST PAIR INTERMITTENT SAVED WAVEFORM TEST PAIR SAVED WAVEFORM TEST PAIR DIFFERENCE SAVED WAVEFORM REFERENCE PAIR 15100 Auto Lesson Lesson mooth OFF Manual Previous Lesson Exit Menu 35 Figure 3 22 Test Type Menu TS100 TelScout User Manual 3 13 Tutorial 4 When your selection is highlighted press the softkey labeled Exit You then see a display similar to Figure 3 23 Both the test pair and the reference pair or saved waveform are now in gray with the difference waveform being the solid line in the middle You can now use the front panel controls to make distance measurements Test Pair Difference Reference Pair Auto Control T Gain is 14 dB t and to Change 20dB Attenuator OFF for ON Save Less More Print Marker Expand Cable Cable Setup Figure 3 23 Dual Waveform Difference Display Downloading a Waveform to a Personal Computer 3 14 File downloads to a computer use YMODEM batch protocol This is available in most commercial communications programs The TS100 serial port is configured similar to an IBM PC AT serial port 1 e as a DTE 1 Connect the TS100 to your personal computer using the computer cable sup plied or equivalent must be
53. ight of the noise It should be approximately 1 8 of the display window The display should look like Figure C 13 C 9 Appendix C TS100 Performance Checks 47 Press the Setup softkey 48 When the Setup menu is displayed press the Test Type softkey 49 When the Test Type menu is displayed press the Smooth softkey until the label reads Smooth 7 50 Press the Exit softkey The display should look similar to Figure C 14 when the waveform reappears NOTE The TS100 is now averaging the noise and it could take several seconds to achieve maximum smoothing Once the display updates there will be a significant reduction in the noise level Test Pair Manual Control 1 Save Vertical Print Position pan Gain Pulse Setup E Figure C 14 Maximum Smoothing This completes the performance checks In the event that any of these checks failed note which checks failed and include the note when you send your instru ment in to be serviced C 10 TS100 TelScout User Manual Glossary TS100 TelScout User Manual AC Alternating current a method of delivering electrical energy by periodically changing the direction of the flow of electrons in the circuit or cable Even electrical signals designed to deliver direct current DC usually fluctuate enough to have an AC component Accuracy The difference between a measured generated or displayed value and its true value Cable Attenuation The amount of signal that 1s
54. ing that softkey and using the up and down arrows to change from NONE to DTR to RTS CTS Choose Transfer Type with t and Keys Rate Contro Y SEND CURRENT WAVEFORM TO REMOTE SEND SELECTED SAVED FILE TO REMOTE SEND ALL SAVED FILES TO REMOTE GET CURRENT WAVEFORM FROM REMOTE Start Baud Flow Transfer Previous Exit Transfer Rate Control Lesson Menu Figure 3 25 Upload Download Menu 7 When you have the settings the way you want them push the softkey labeled Start Transfer 3 15 Tutorial The waveform has been sent to the computer In this instance you sent the current waveform and 1t will be named tsfcur wfm If you had selected a saved wave form or all waveforms they would be named tsf wfm HHHH is the ID num ber of the waveform as assigned by the TS100 see the ID column in Figure 3 24 8 Perform any saving or renaming tasks desired within your computer Uploading a Waveform from a Personal Computer Assuming you have waveforms stored in your computer and want to have one or more of them resident in the TS100 for field comparisons you can upload them and save them in TS100 memory In the last task you downloaded a waveform and should still be in the Upload Download menu Note that when sending a file to the TS100 you must specify XMODEM in your computer program 1 Using your computer program select the waveform you want to upload 2 Press the Start Transfer softkey see Figure 3
55. is display Press the Test Type softkey in the Setup menu to display the Test Type menu This menu allows you to select the type of test to be displayed Recalling a waveform from memory will cause the instrument to change to match the settings of the stored waveform This means that any comparison mode involving a saved waveform will use those settings 15100 Choose Test Type with t and 4 Keys El TEST PAIR CROSSTALK FROM TEST PAIR TO REFERENCE PAIR TEST PAIR REFERENCE PAIR EST PAIR DIFFERENCE REFERENCE PAIR TEST PAIR REFERENCE PAIR DIFFERENCE ONLY TEST PAIR INTERMITTENT SAVED WAVEFORM TEST PAIR SAVED WAVEFORM TEST PAIR DIFFERENCE SAVED WAVEFORM REFERENCE PAIR Auto Manual smooth Previous Exit Lesson Lesson Lesson OFF Menu Figure 4 8 Test Type Menu When in the Test Type menu the front panel controls do the following TS100 Lesson Auto Lesson Manual Lesson Displays a description of basic TDR methods Displays a description of automatic TDR setups and measure ments Displays a description of manual TDR setups and measure ments Reference 4 8 Printer Setup Menu Smooth Previous Menu Exit Arrow Keys star Key Steps through smoothing levels waveform averaging from Off to 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 and back to Off Selects the highlighted menu item and returns to the previous menu Selects the highlighted menu item and returns to the measure ment display
56. k consecutively Setting Up the Instrument TS100 TelScout User Manual Start by setting up the instrument for your particular environment What kind of cable will you be testing Do you want the instrument to read in feet or meters What kind of printer will you connect to it Is the contrast of the display right for your light conditions 1 Using the supplied jumper cables connect the clip end to the twisted pair and plug the banana plugs into the instrument in the ports labeled TEST NOTE Notice that RED and BLACK are printed on the end of the cable Insert the plug into the port so that RED is in the red jack and BLACK is in the black jack 2 Pushthe front panel key labeled POWER You first see a start up display that looks like this 25 Tempo TS100 TelScout we A Acquisition 5 1 1 Connect test leads to pair s under test 2 Press to select the cable type or 3 Press to use previous setups Press HELP for more information 050 Reset Reset to US to Metric Test Setup Figure 3 1 Start Up Display 3 1 Tutorial In case someone else has been using this instrument push the softkey labeled Reset to U S to reinstate factory U S defaults necessary for this tutorial Push the softkey labeled Setup The following menu is displayed Figure3 2 Choose Cable Type with t and 4 Keys Type Diameter Vp Y Air cored Poly AIR PIC Air cored Poly AIR PIC AIR PIC 26 AWG GEL PIC GEL PIC GEL PIC
57. label is highlighted Gain Shows the current gain in a dialog box and allows the up and down arrows to increment decrement the gain The Star key will turn the 20dB attenuator on or off while the Gain label is highlighted Pulse Shows the current pulse width in a dialog box and allows the up and down arrows to increment decrement the pulse width Available pulse widths are 20 ns 100 ns 470 ns and 3000 ns Setup Displays the Setup menu which allows you to change the instrument setup functions Reference Menus 4 6 Setup Menu Arrow Keys Left and right arrows move the cursor along the waveform Up and down arrows adjust span gain pulse width or vertical position depending on the active selection Star Key Turns the attenuator sample filter or auto center function on and off depending on active selection If no softkey is high lighted the star key will place a marker at the current cursor position NOTE When in manual control mode and one waveform is a saved waveform any setup changes that would affect the acquisition are inhibited That is Span Gain Pulse High Pass Filter and Attenuator are not available and the softkey labels for those functions will not be shown When only a saved waveform is displayed Vertical Position is also disabled The single most likely setup change that you will need to make is to change the cable type under test Press the Setup softkey from the start up display or any of the
58. lay should look like Figure C 9 Test Pair Reference Pair Difference Only Auto Control Vp 0 670 Gain is 14 dB t and 4 to Change 20dB Attenuator OFF for ON Save Less More Print Marker Expand Cable Cable Setup Figure C 9 Waveform Difference on 1000 ft Cable 21 Press the Setup softkey 22 When the Setup menu is displayed press the Test Type softkey 23 When the Test Type menu is displayed press the up arrow three times to high light CROSSTALK FROM TEST PAIR TO REFERENCE PAIR 24 Press the Exit softkey Once the cursor 1s positioned to the leading edge of the pulse the display should look like Figure C 10 next page TS100 TelScout User Manual Check Dual Displays TS100 TelScout User Manual Appendix C TS100 Performance Checks NOTE For this test both ports are operational alternately so the instrument will not see the test leads on the active port but will see those on the passive port Therefore the cable is seen as 1010 ft from either port Because this test uses the same cable testing from either end and both ports are alternately sending pulses into this cable each port does not see the end reflection of its own pulse but receives the pulse from the other port This fools it into seeing a crosstalk reflection halfway down the cable Therefore the reflection will occur at one half the length of the total cable 2 ft In this example 1010 2 505 2 ft is 503 to 507 f
59. me 15 MINUTES High Pass Filter in Auto Control AUTOMATIC Backlight Off Printer Change Previous setup setting Menu Exit Figure B 3 More Setups Menu Note the softkey label on the far left This is where you will find the Printer Setup menu The Printer Setup menu is the same as the standard instrument 3 Push Previous Menu to return to the main Setup Menu Figure B 2 B 5 Appendix B General B 6 4 Push the softkey labeled Twisted Pair and note that the label changes to Coax and the displayed cable types change Choose Cable Type with t and Keys Type Belden RG 59 6 11 U Trilogy 59 6 7711 Comm Scope 59 6 7 11 Times Fiber 110 59 6 611 11 Times Fiber 110 Comm Scope P 3 P 3 NKX Comm Scope Quantum Reach QR Sumitomo 5C 4 Fujikura 8C 5AF Furukawa AH C 87E youwa MFH 8A C Manual Test Define More Control Type Cables Coax Setups Exit m Figure B 4 Setup Menu for Coax These cable types are all for coaxial cables rather than twisted pairs From here there are two more differences 5 Push the Define Cables softkey Define with t and 4 Keys to Delete Times Fiber T10 Comm Scope P 3 P 3 NKA Comm Scope Quantum Reach QR Sumitomo 5C SA SKX QKX Times Fiber TX10 Fujikura 8C 5AF Furukawa AH C 87E youwa MFH 8AC Text Up je Exit Figure B 5 Define Cables Menu for Coax This menu like the main Setup menu for coax 1s based on coaxial cables Other
60. measurement displays and you will get the setup menu in Figure 4 7 This menu allows you to select any of eight factory cable types a temporary settings line which mirrors any changes you made in manual mode but haven t saved or any saved cables It is also the gateway to other menus Choose Cable Type with t and 4 Keys Type Diameter up Y Air cored Poly AIR PIC Air cored Poly AIR PIC i GEL PIC GEL PIC GEL PIC PULP PAPER PULP PAPER PULP PAPER Temporary Cable Settings GEL PIC AMBER CABLE 4902 23 AIR PIC 26 AWG Auto Test Define Printer More Exit Control Type Cables Setup Setups Figure 4 7 Setup Menu When in the Setup menu the front panel controls do the following Auto Control Toggles between auto control mode and manual control mode Manual Control for making measurements Whichever label is shown is the mode the instrument will be in when exiting this menu TS100 TelScout User Manual Test Type Menu TS100 TelScout User Manual Test Type Define Cables Printer Setup More Setups Exit Arrow Keys Star Key Reference Displays the Test Type menu Displays the Define Cables menu Displays the Printer Setup menu Displays the More setup menu Selects the highlighted menu item and returns the instrument to the measurement display Up and down arrows move the highlight bar through the avail able selections Left and right arrows have no function in this display This key has no function in th
61. ments Inc Printed in the U S A Part Number TS100 3000 A 12 2 2002 Tempo 1390 Aspen Way Vista Ca 92083 Warning This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and 1f not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in the user manual may cause interference to radio communications It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules which are designated to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area 1s likely to cause interference in which case the user at his or her own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to Directive 89 336 EEC for Electromagnetic Compatibility Marks of Compliance SS X T j Tempo 1390 Aspen Way Vista California 92083 USA Ph 760 598 8900 Fax 760 598 4898 www tempocomm com Equipment covered by this Declaration Brand Name TS100 Time Domain Reflectometer Equipment Type Test equipment for the Telecommunication Industry Options All This Declaration of Conformity is based on Certificate of a Quality System Certificate 009277 Issued By QMI Date 7 12 00 Harmonized Standards to which conformity is declared Issued 5 31 01 EMC Directive 89 336 EEC EN613
62. mode see Reference chapter for full descriptions The star key also has many functions depending on which mode the instrument is in e g turns attenuator on or off see Reference chapter for full descriptions The softkeys are used in three different ways function change item selection and item toggle In the functional change use the softkey is briefly displayed in reverse video black box around white letters until the function or mode change 1s complete After the function or mode change the softkey label returns to normal black let ters on white background possibly with a different label Examples of this type of operation are changing from measurement mode to setup mode or full view to expanded view In item selection the softkey label is displayed in reverse video when the key is pushed and remains in that state until pushed again or a different softkey is pushed Usually pushing an item selection softkey enables the up and down arrow keys to change the value of the selected item Examples of item selections are span pulse position and gain in the manual measurement mode baud rate and cable type in the setup mode In item toggle the softkey label 1s briefly displayed in reverse video as the item toggles then it returns to normal An item toggle softkey might change its label to 2 3 Operation Basics Instrument Settings Backlight Measurement Mode 2 4 Auto Control Manual Control display th
63. n A protective coating on an electrical conductor that will not readily allow electrical energy to flow away from the conductive part of the cable or circuit Insulation is also called dielectric The kind of dielectric used in a cable deter mines how fast electricity can travel through the cable see Velocity of Propa gation Glossary 1 Glossary Glossary 2 LCD Liquid Crystal Display a kind of display used in this instrument Therefore the terms LCD and display are often used interchangeably in this manual Noise Any unwanted electrical energy that interferes with a signal or measurement Most noise is random with respect to the signals sent by the TDR to make a measurement and will appear as the waveform moving up and down on the display Open Circuit In a cable a broken conductor will not allow electrical energy to flow through it These circuits are also called broken circuits The circuit 1s open to the air which appears on the display like very high impedance TDR Time Domain Reflectometer an instrument that sends out pulses of energy and times the interval to reflections also called cable radar If the velocity of the energy through the cable is known distances to faults in the cable can be computed and displayed Conversely the speed that energy travels through a cable of known length can also be computed The way in which the energy is reflected and the amount of the energy reflected indicate the condition of
64. nt auto control 2 4 display organization 2 5 manual control 2 4 options B 3 B 4 B 7 P product description 1 1 Q quick check 1 2 Index 1 Index S T safety text entry 4 13 battery disposal viii tutorial covers Vill explosive atmosphere v111 grounding vili power vill service parts B 2 repair B 2 agreement B 2 std price B 2 specifications environmental A 1 interface A 2 operation A 3 operational 1 1 physical 1 1 power 1 1 A 2 reliability A 2 safety 1 1 A 2 Index 2 acquiring a waveform 3 7 changing contrast 3 6 comparing active vs saved waveforms 3 11 comparing two active waveforms 3 12 defining cables 3 3 3 4 detecting intermittent faults 3 16 difference of two waveforms 3 13 3 14 display saved waveforms 3 9 3 11 downloading a waveform to a pc 3 14 general instructions 3 1 printer setup 3 4 3 6 save a waveform 3 8 3 9 uploading a waveform from a pc 3 16 using manual mode 3 18 3 19 waveform samples 4 14 4 19 TS100 TelScout User Manual Py A Textron po Company Knowledge Solutions Success 1390 Aspen Way Vista CA 92083 760 598 8900 800 642 2155 Fax 760 598 5634 M F 7 00 a m 4 30 p m Pacific Time Unit 3 Maesglas Industrial Estate Newport NP20 2NN UK 44 0 1633 223552 Fax 44 0 1633 223948 www tempo Textron com
65. nu Figure 3 12 1s dis played Choose Saved Waveform with and Keys ip 14 Sample Waveform SHORT AT 4000 FT Sample Waveform OPEN AT 8000 FT Sample Waveform 100 FT OF WATER AT 700 FT EMPTY EMPTY EMPTY EMPTY EMPTY EMPTY Print Print Upload Current Saved Download store Delete Exit m Figure 3 12 Save Print Menu 2 Move the highlight bar to an empty position if it isn t it will over write the previous waveform and push the softkey labeled Store This saves the wave form and presents the text entry display Figure 3 13 Choose Letter with 2 t and Keys to Insert E Waveform Notes 21 CABLE PAIR 328 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWKY2 z 01734567891 81 25 amp A 1183 Insert Delete Undo T a Char Char changes Uone 0 Figure 3 13 Text Entry Display 3 Enter your text see Reference chapter for detailed explanation 4 When you have the text the way you want it push the softkey labeled Done and the display returns to the Save Print menu Figure 3 14 next page TS100 TelScout User Manual Tutorial Choose Saved Waveform with t and Keys i i Sample Waveform SHORT AT 4000 FT Sample Waveform OPEN AT 8000 FT Sample Waveform 100 FT OF WATER AT 700 FT EMPTY EMPTY EMPTY EMPTY EMPTY EMPTY Print Print Upload Current Saved Download store Delete Exit 7 Figure 3 14 Save Print Menu 5 Push the softkey
66. of Contents EAST OE RIUS AS EA AA suas iv Licor Tablon arista ideo aired eden dide Dona vi Preface Manual SUCHI esee Gd dees Aaa e a ERR a E rien vii Manual Conventions aa ada vil Related Mantals ca tad ai odia vil A IS A EU eos vili POWGC SOUC Uva sceau t ede sx edat s pde b rq PEE vili Groundiag the Instrument 4 e sod ado urbes p e aedes eae eek et vili Do Not Operate in Explosive Atmosphere 0 000000 00 vili Do Not Remove Covers or Panels o o oooooooooooo o vili Disposalor Batteries i i244 400k AS vili Getting Started Product Deserip oss A AER GRO A SOR teas 1 1 Ic ey SPeCiICANONS S o s eon es eR ire a rU ERE Eie oec op aui 1 1 JACOOSSORIGS sirenita idad ostendi d e duos acida R ee 1 2 Ouckcheck OU usd coon wees wy BE Gd inn uox tico pira Stine iet wooed 1 2 Por First Time Operators quere aed Re Ed dne eh OD RR Reo de Ras 1 3 Operation Basics Ata Ole vido E Lbs een e unu etd Foi ee dus ore as iai ads 2 1 General Controls and Indicators o ooooooooooooooo ooo 2 1 eld C Es Pida e ai ai sd a is 2 1 A E p RI E av Sve Lt d Ve aS 2 2 A A A at wanes Pa ee 2 2 vidi A m 2 2 Cro Control ci aia AE a ea ae deo dodi ee rand 2 2 CONDECION 3 qua a ona a dene cde a tabe Big ted ta 2 2 AC Adapter Chart eiio eto Sx d eR dr 2 2 o i adc ftbi E A else ca for Need an 2 3 REFERENCE 3 A OR ARA eue 2 3 A ure esas es 2 3 Power Indicators Low Battery Warning 0 0 00 cee eee 2 3 AROW SACK e hoes bx s ee
67. ort to the opposite end of the same twisted pair cable Connect the red test lead to the wire previously designated as Ring and the black test lead to Tip 10 Verify that the display looks similar to Figure C 5 Test Pair Auto Control 1 Vp 0 670 Gain is 10 dB f and to Change 20dB Attenuator ON for OFF Save Less More Print Marker Expand Cable Cable Setup 77 Figure C 5 Waveform with 1000 ft Cable on Test Port 11 Press More Cable softkey until the end of cable reflection appears on the dis play this is four pushes for a 1000 ft cable The display should look like Figure C 6 Test Pair Auto Control 1 Vp 0 670 Gain is 10 dB Ct and 4 to Change 20dB Attenuator ON for OFF Save Less More Print Marker Expand Cable Cable setup Figure C 6 Waveform with Range Increased Test Pair 12 Press the Setup softkey TS100 TelScout User Manual Appendix C TS100 Performance Checks 13 When the Setup menu is displayed press the Test Type softkey 14 When the Test Type menu is displayed press the down arrow nine times to select REFERENCE PAIR 15 Press the Exit softkey The display should look like Figure C 7 NOTE If your test cable has no faults in it Figure C 5 and Figure C 6 should look the same because you are testing the same pair from opposite ends Reference Pair Auto Control 1 Vp 0 670 Gain is 14 dB t and to Change 20dB Attenuator OFF
68. ppendix C TS100 Performance Checks Test Chart with Acceptable Tolerances CHECK RESULT TOLERANCE Port Configuration Pass Fail Distance Readout Test Cable Length 2 ft Differential Pass Fail Check Port Configurations One half Cable Length 2 f Dual Displays Pass Fail 1 Push the POWER key to turn on the TS100 At initialization there will be two tests performed by the instrument ROM and RAM These tests must pass If they are not passed an error message will be displayed Note the error mes sage and send the instrument in to be serviced 2 In the first display at the top right corner there will be a symbol indicating whether the TS100 is on AC or DC power A battery icon is used for DC and an AC adapter icon is used for AC Verify that the correct icon appears when the AC adapter is plugged into the unit and removed Ve pam y Tempo TS100 TelScout pate 6 23 94 i Acquisition 5 1 1 Connect test leads to pair s under test 2 Press to select the cable type or 3 Press to use previous setups Press HELP for more information Wy 0650 Reset Reset to U S toMetric Test VM E Figure C 2 Start up Display Showing Power Icons NOTE When switching power sources it might take as long as 10 seconds for the icon to change 3 Press the Test softkey The display should look like Figure C 3 next page TS100 TelScout User Manual Appendix C TS100 Performance Checks TS100 TelScout User Manual
69. r manual 0709427xx Portuguese language option Dutch language option includes Dutch user manual 0709914xx Finnish language option B 7 Appendix B General Accessorles B 8 Standard Accessories Optional Accessories Test Leads requires WO di 174306601 US AC adapter charger 120 VAC 9 VDC 1 A 119481201 Cigarette Lighter Charger Cable oocccccccccccnncnnnnncnnnnnnonononononnnos 174173401 Soft carrying case w battery storage label 334 9394 xx 016121501 Shoulder strap for Carry 0 Case piste corsets A 1102 0210 User Manual 53 tne te ce trap bo cip eoe iran dese Ine e tu eee qa REO ERR TS100 3000 A Reference C abd AA cM SEM Sc MEE TS100 3001 A Coaxial cable 75W Banana to F type male Option 01 only 174352500 Adapter BNC female to alligator clips Option 01 only 013026100 Adapter BNC male to F type female Option 01 only 013028800 Extra Battery ace nado 146009800 Strand Hook retaining ring two required ssssss 354074500 Cable interconnect DB9 to PC female to female iul fodei ne istess A A tun em ADAM ADAM du Lid 174326900 MCTAP Metallic Cable Trace Analysis Package PC software Tor TDI uoi o rto o cos i tee queo oeste ete ns oit apud opus MCTAP TS100 TelScout User Manual Appendix C T9100 Performance Checks Required Equipment TS100 TelScout User Manual The purpose of these check
70. ransit 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 on site repairs within three 3 days after receiving verbal notification 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 five 5 days of such notification Any replacement repair modification 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 it s suppliers for inspection adjustment or other similar purposes in connection with products purchased hereunder will for all p
71. rence Pairs on 1000 ft Cable Showing Differences Check Smoothing 33 Disconnect the test leads from the 1000 ft cable but leave them plugged into the TS100 ports C 8 TS100 TelScout User Manual TS100 TelScout User Manual 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 Appendix C TS100 Performance Checks Press the Setup softkey When the Setup menu is displayed press the Auto Control softkey Note that the softkey label changes to Manual Control Press the Test Type softkey When the Test Type menu 1s displayed press the up arrow three times to high light TEST PAIR Press the Exit softkey Press the Span softkey Press the up arrow once to increase the span beyond 2000 ft Move the cursor out to approximately 2000 ft using the right arrow Press the Gain softkey Press the up arrow until the gain as shown in the dialog box on the display 1s 50 dB 20dB Attenuator OFF Press the Vertical Position softkey If the automatic centering 1s not on dialog box on the display will show Verti cal Position Manual 1f 1t 1s not on press the star key once to turn on auto centering and wait for the noise to center NOTE Auto centering at high gain could take several seconds to achieve Test Pair Manual Control 1 2007 ft Vertical Position Auto for Manual Positioning Save Vertical Print Position span Gain Pulse Setup Figure C 13 Noise 46 Note the he
72. rosstalk Mode o oooooooooooooo 4 15 Split Pairs Pair Comparison Mode 4 16 Split Pairs with Gain Increased o ooooooooo o 4 16 W Cl Sec HDI arica 4 17 Wet Section with Gain Increased o ooooooooo o 4 17 Typical Dodd Cow rai de D aS ue 4 18 Typical Bridged Tap 0 0 nee 4 18 Bridged Tap and End of Cable ooooo 4 19 Start Up Display o o o o ooooooooooomorrrnnno B 4 Setup Menu for Twisted Pair oooooooooooooo o B 5 More Setups Meni da aia b A dang B 5 Setup Menu Tor Coax cocida B 6 Define Cables Menu for Coax elles B 6 Test Type Menu Tor Coax A ees B 7 Typical Equipment Setup for Performance Verification C 1 Start up Display Showing Power Icons C 2 Waveform without Test Leads llle C 3 Waveform with Test Leads srta Xa etas C 3 Waveform with 1000 ft Cable on Test Port C 4 Waveform with Range Increased Test Pair C 4 Reference Pair Waveform o oooooooooooononnoo eee C 5 Waveform with Cursor at Edge of Reflection C 5 Waveform Difference on 1000 ft Cable C 6 Crosstalk on 1000 ft Cable o ooooooooooo o o C 7 Test and Reference Pairs on 1000 ft Cable C 8 Test and Reference Pairs on 1000 ft Cable Showing DDIMSTENCES ie aid Dno Nie eh eh a8 der die C 8 INOISG since a a eet ee a Ae C 9 Maximum Smoot
73. s is to make sure the instrument is in good working condition These checks should be performed upon receipt of a new instrument or one that has been serviced or repaired It does not test all portions of the instru ment to calibration specifications If you are not experienced with the instrument read the Operation Basics chapter before going on with these checks The following is required to verify that the TS100 is operating correctly m One standard AC adapter charger B Two sets of standard test leads B A known length of cable with a known Velocity of Propagation see note below Both ends of this cable must be in close proximity to each other NOTE For these checks we used 1000 ft of 24 AWG cable All displays shown in this chapter are for that cable If you use a cable other than 1000 ft of 24 AWG your displays will vary accordingly Any known length of cable 100 ft or greater can be used Be sure to change the instrument setups for your cable If the Vp of the cable is known you should set up the TS100 for the exact parameters of your cable see Reference chapter if you are not familiar with setups Figure C 1 Typical Equipment Setup for Performance Verification A
74. scribed briefly in this chapter More detailed informa tion is available in the descriptions of each measurement and function The TS100 maintains consistency in all operating modes If a control is not used in a particular mode of operation and you attempt to use that control a beep will sound 1 2 i E Tempo TELSCOUT W positon sm 13 Figure 2 1 Front Panel Controls Indicators and Connectors General Controls and All operator control keys are momentary push buttons Indicators POWER This key see Figure 2 1 callout 12 turns the instrument on and off It does not turn off the battery power to the memory used for saving setups and measurements 12 gt geen 4 TS100 TelScout User Manual 2 1 Operation Basics 13 le Labels Connectors O 8 2 2 HELP Push this key Figure 2 1 13 to display information about the current operation being performed by the TS100 The Help function provides information on the current display and the operation of each of the instrument controls The help displays are context sensitive pop up windows that overlay the current display
75. splas sS sos eai CEPR PT EROR EAE PSP RAT SE de adde 4 1 Auto Control Displays 4 oot eoe cn C Rm EAD e De cet eem cae ne 4 Waveform Expansion Display o ooo ooooooooooo ooo ooo 4 3 Dual Wayetorm Display a RERTEKEMERS IE ENDORSE 4 3 Difference of Two Waveforms eer 4 4 Manual Control Display citar HERE EU 4 5 AUS E ETE REESE E T T DT A aa le aed Niece eae A 4 6 ws prr P EDT 4 6 Test A AAA A A E 4 7 Printer Setup MEMI aria ep Seq AA CRAS D 4 8 More Selups MENU ceda vas aneen enei 4 9 D fine Cables Menu iia ISA A 4 10 Save Print Menu uror dedi do aria is 4 11 Upload Download Menu o 4 12 TOETOE U onUu Bs 2 4 13 Sample Waveforms leer 4 14 TS100 TelScout User Manual Contents Appendix A Specifications Appendix B General 1 En AA II O E A 1 A AAA tds d et de Bet UNE SE A 1 A A 2 Reabren ai aii A 2 Power SOUTO ia prada p SOL COR EE esta dus edd A 2 cs Nm A 2 Operational serrana ds M TOV d arm qua A 3 Power up Information Messages l l B 1 a MESSIS sar qid ed aod Us ipeo PI Op BUR a he ee HIE B 1 SEVICE ida imde aiu bs x eaae AR ate as B 2 User Serviceable Paris s cc nus d eS S ware gente hme RT B 2 Tempo RepalE Services pia de Sore CUN en etn uc end SOR Dee e B 2 Inspecuonand C Ieanifig ce Sues edo E dPXSPLERIESA ENTER eee eas B 2 INSPECTION MP al e taa B 2 SAA
76. st Type menu is displayed move the highlight bar to TEST PAIR all selections here are valid in manual mode as well as auto mode and push the softkey labeled Previous Menu 4 When the Setup menu is displayed again press the softkey labeled Auto Con trol Note that the label in that position changes to Manual Control see Figure 3 28 Choose Cable Type with t and 4 Keys Type Diameter up Y Air cored Poly AIR PIC Air cored Poly AIR PIC i GEL PIC GEL PIC GEL PIC PULP PAPER PULP PAPER PULP PAPER Temporary Cable Settings GEL PIC AMBER CABLE 4902 23 AIR PIC 26 AWG Auto Test Define Printer More Exit Control Type Cables Setup Setups 4i Figure 3 28 Setup Menu 5 Push the softkey labeled Exit You then see a waveform display similar to Fig ure 3 29 next page 3 18 TS100 TelScout User Manual TS100 TelScout User Manual Tutorial Test Pair Manual Control E Vertical Print Position 42 save pan Gain Figure 3 29 Manual Control Measurement Display You can now change the parameters and make your measurements See the Refer ence chapter for explanations of the use of each softkey 3 19 Tutorial 3 20 TS100 TelScout User Manual Reference Start Up Display Waveform Displays Auto Control Displays TS100 TelScout User Manual The start up display 1s the first display shown after pushing the POWER key 25 Tempo TS100 TelScout men A Acquisition 5 1 1 Connect test
77. t and to Change 20dB Attenuator ON for OFF Save Print Test Pair Auto Control Y Marker Expand Cable Cable setup Less More Figure 4 2 Auto Control Measurement Display Most fault location measurements will be a single pair scanned from the TDR to the effective end of the pair You can move the cursor on the displayed waveform and read the distance from the instrument to the cursor The cursor does not change the portion of the cable being viewed The test type is part of the status line text above the waveform window on the display The distance to the cursor is displayed in the lower right corner of the waveform window The Vp is shown in the lower left corner of the display if distance units are not set to time units Below the waveform window are the softkey labels They are Save Print Marker Expand Full View Less Cable More Cable Displays the Save Print menu which allows you to save a waveform or send a waveform and setup data to the serial port for printing Sets and clears the event marker When set the cursor readout shows both the distance from zero and the distance from the marker A The marker is always set at the current cursor location Causes the waveform at the cursor position to be expanded and centered Causes the expanded waveform and cursor to return to original scale and position Causes the waveform distance view to decrease one range for each push of th
78. t arrow Figure 2 1 10 Star Figure 2 1 8 AC Adapter Charger This connector Figure 2 1 1 provides a jack for con necting to the battery charger adapter TS100 TelScout User Manual eo 3 and 4 Areso 10 Power Indicators Low Battery Warning NE Full charge am Three quarter charge Half charge Quarter charge 1i Recharge required now AC DC adapter charger in use Ek 11 Arrow Star Key Softkeys TS100 TelScout User Manual Operation Basics TEST This connector Figure 2 1 3 consists of two standard size banana jacks for connecting to the test pair of the cable under test REFERENCE This connector Figure 2 1 4 consists of two standard size banana jacks for connecting to the reference pair of the cable under test Printer This connector Figure 2 1 5 provides a subminiature DB 9 IBM PC AT compatible serial printer port A five level battery status indicator located in the upper right corner of all dis plays shows the battery charge level see icons at left A low battery power otff message 1s displayed when the battery level is too low for safe operation When this happens you should connect the charger adapter to the instrument You can continue using the TS100 on AC power while the battery is recharging Left and right arrows move the cursor along the waveform up and down arrows have many functions e g manually change the gain in auto control
79. t to measurements without the need to backtrack through any other menus If a menu has more choices than fit on the display a scrolling icon indicates that there are choices out of view see Figure 2 3 Use the Up and Down arrows to scroll through the choices To make a choice scroll to the desired line it becomes highlighted then press Exit which returns the instrument to the measurement display or press Previous Menu which returns to the previously accessed menu Additional explanations are found within each description of the other menu types in the Reference chapter Key Word Current Choice Choices in Window Battery Status Define with t and 4 Keys to Delete Diameter Vp 1 Air cored Poly Air cored Poly AIR PIC Air cored Poly AIR PIC i GEL PIC GEL PIC GEL PIC PULP PAPER PULP PAPER PULP PAPER GEL PIC 24 AWG Previous Text Type Diameter Vp Menu ey 4 Scrolling Icon appears only when there are 10 or more entries Softkey Labels Figure 2 3 Arrangement of Information on a Typical Menu Display TS100 TelScout User Manual Tutorial General Instructions Familiarize yourself with the controls see Chapter 2 Only those softkeys necessary to the specific task are explained in this chapter Each softkey is explained in detail in the Reference chapter Each task in this tutorial assumes you have done the previous task Therefore it will be easiest to start at the beginning and do each tas
80. ual Getting Started Accessories Quick Check Out Standard accessories for your TS100 include two sets of test leads one set of test lead identification rings install per Figure 1 1 to identify reference leads as opposed to test leads one AC adapter charger one cigarette lighter adapter cable a soft carrying case this user manual and a quick reference card Optional accessories available for the TS100 include additional battery packs and printer cables Accessories and Options with part numbers are listed in the Appendix B at the back of this manual ID Rings N L Fun S miig lt Cable l Lo Figure 1 1 Install Test Lead ID Rings on Test Leads Be sure you are using your TS100 in the proper operating environment Specifica tions for operation are shown on the previous page Complete specifications can be found in the Appendix at the back of this manual If you are using an AC adapter charger verify that it is the correct unit for this instrument see Specifications in Appendix Push the POWER key on the front panel The instrument will go through a series of self tests and produce a start up display similar to the one shown below 2j Tempo TS100 TelScout sept Acquisition 5 1 1 Connect test leads to pair s under test 2 Press to select the cable type or 3 Press LESA to use previous setups Press HELP for more
81. uidelines Check your local and state regulations prior to disposing of an old battery TS100 TelScout User Manual Getting Started Product Description Key Specifications TS100 TelScout User Manual The Tempo TS100 MTDR is specifically intended for technicians and trouble shooting experts in the outside plant telephone cable fault location environ ment The purpose of this MTDR is fault location and fault identification The TS100 is easy to use high in accuracy has dual ports for crosstalk testing and on line comparison of cables and will find and display a short or open up to 45 000 feet 15 km away depending on cable type and condition Operational Temperature O C to 40 C 15 C to 60 C typical Humidity up to 95 RH non condensing Altitude up to 15 000 ft above sea level 4 572 m Shock survives fall to concrete from 6 5 feet 2 m with soft case on Physical Size 3 5 x10 x 12 9cm x 25cm x 30cm nominal Weight 6 4 lbs 3 kg nominal Power Internal Power Internal 3 cell lead acid 6 volt battery AC Adapter Charger 12VDC 1A Fuses Two 1 5 A internal fuses no access required Safety CSA Evaluated to CAN CSA C22 2 No 231 UL Evaluated to UL 1244 The TS100 has high electrostatic discharge immunity and low electromagnetic interference emissions This instrument will operate in the rain Complete specifications for this instrument are located in the Appendix at the back of this man
82. urposes be deemed work hereunder and will be at no charge to Buyer unless otherwise agreed in writing with Buyer SPECIFIC WARRANTY PROVISIONS FACTORY WARRANTY Tempo 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 Tempo authorized repair center delivery charges prepaid that are deemed defective under this warranty will be replaced or repaired at Tempo s option This warranty shall not apply to any defect failure or damaged 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 Tempo offers contracted warranty for specific products The Sales Department negotiates these contracts at the time of purchase Such contracts are customer and or marketing driven Contracts are product customer specific EXTENDED WARRANTY Extended warranty 1s available at the buyer s option Both options and the pricing are contained in section III WARRANTY ON REPAIRED PRODUCTS Tempo 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 departm
83. us activity control signal timing and keyboard matrix operation If this test results in an error condition an error message will be displayed If there is a power up error the TS100 will beep twice display an error message and turn itself off after 5 minutes All error messages will be the result of some internal failure either hardware or software If any error message is displayed write down the error message and include it when you send the instrument in for service Appendix B General Service Inspection and Cleaning User Serviceable Parts Tempo Repair Services Inspection Cleaning A The only user serviceable part in this instrument is the battery It is recommended that replacement of any other parts be referred to qualified service personnel To expedite repair call 1 800 642 2155 U S amp Canada or 1 760 598 8900 Worldwide to obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA number between 7 00 a m and 4 00 p m Pacific Time Monday through Friday Please include a statement with a complete description of the problem and the conditions under which it occurred along with all necessary return information name company address and phone number Units should be sent to Tempo Repair Department RMAF 1390 Aspen Way Vista CA 92083 When storing or transporting the instrument it is a good idea to keep it in the soft carry case to protect it from dust and accidental damage Inspect and clean your
84. y the Type portion of this cable and allows the up and down arrows to make the change from AIR PIC to GEL PIC to PULP PAPER 8 Press the softkey labeled Diameter This highlights only the Diameter portion of this cable and allows the up and down arrows to increment decrement diameters from 19 to 22 to 24 to 26 to 28 AWG 9 Press the softkey labeled Vp This highlights only the Vp portion of this cable and allows the up and down arrow keys to increment or decrement the value a median velocity of propagation is initially displayed Stop when you have reached the rated Vp for this new cable 10 When everything is the way you want it press the Exit key The new cable is now stored as a cable type in the main Setup menu and the instrument returns to the measurement display 1 The TS100 should be in a measurement display at this point Push the softkey labeled Setup You will see the same menu as in Figure 3 2 2 Push the softkey labeled Printer Setup The following menu is displayed Fig ure 3 7 next page TS100 TelScout User Manual TS100 TelScout User Manual Tutorial serial Baud Flow Data Lesson Rate Format B 8 None Choose Printer Port Setup with and 4 Keys Rate Control 3600 XON XOFF 8 None Previous Format Menu Eu Control Figure 3 7 Printer Setup Menu 3 Using the up and down arrow keys move the highlight bar to the correct printer name Make any necessary changes to baud

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