USER MANUAL - LiveWire Innovation
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1. 33 Cable Types and VOP To edit an existing cable create a new cable select the CABLE LIST button This will display a cable list window as shown in the following screen Coax cable 84 6 RG6U 819 RG58 65 4 RG59 83 9 CATS 4 Pair 67 3 CATSe 66 4 CAT6 68 8 12 2 Romex Uncoiled 73 2 12 3 Romex Coiled 68 0 14 2 Romex Uncoiled 719 14 3 Romex Uncoiled 68 6 RG8 75 0 RG214 66 0 Twisted Pair 66 0 Discrete Wire 68 0 Speaker wire 75 0 Coleman Cable 58 0 Speaker Wire 78 0 Generic Cable 60 0 Plexi_Romex 57 4 Add New Cable Type e Tocreate a new cable type select NEW e Tochange the name of the new cable select the text box and enter the name of the cable being created e Change the VOP to the correct VOP of the cable being tested Appendix A of this manual contains typical cable types and VOP values Note If the VOP is unknown see Calculate Unknown VOP section The range for VOP is 0 99 Edit Cable Properties e To edit a current cable type select EDIT e Select the cable to be edited from the library of cables e The details of the cable will be displayed in the window e Edit the cable name or VOP value as needed by selecting each field and changing them to fit proper cable properties e Select OK to save changes 34 Calculate Unknown VOP If a cable is not found in the pre populated list and the VOP is unknown or if2. 1000 feet Mantis can be connected either near the source or near the load The images on the next page illustrate connections with the Mantis near the source or near the circuit load 15 Connect the Mantis near source Cable length to Cable length to source Connecting cable length load Connect the Mantis near load Cable tength to Cable length to Turning the Unit On Off e Touch the power On Off button to turn the unit on e Touch the Power button momentarily to turn the unit off The unit performs a 6 second power down sequence Resetting the Mantis to factory default settings e If the unit is on power down by touching the power button momentarily and wait approximately 6 seconds e To reset the Mantis to factory defaults touch and hold down the power button for 15 seconds then release it e The Wi Fi and Status LED s will turn on then off after 15 20 seconds have passed e The reset is now complete and the Mantis will continue the boot process until the Wi Fi LED lights again another 10 15 seconds When properly reset its default connection mode is AP mode with Wi Fi on channel 1 16 Connecting to the Mantis Install the Mantis Application on Android Tablet e On the Android tablet navigate to the Google Play website e Search for LiveWire Mantis Control and select the one with the LiveWire D logo e The application should look similar to the figure shown below BM LIVEWIRE _ LiveW
3. Log in Page e The Mantis client list is accessed from the Mantis log in menu and by selecting CLIENT LIST This list is only for use in Wi Fi Client or Wired Client modes Note Manual connection mode must be selected for the Client List to appear e It may be necessary to delete edit or create new clients at times depending on network configuration needs e The Device Client List displays Mantis clients on the same network or in range of the tablet If only one Mantis is being used there should only be one Mantis in the client list e To add anew client select NEW from the client list e Input the new client name and IP address information e To delete a client from the list select DELETE in the menu and touch the client to be deleted The client will immediately be deleted from the list e To edit a client in the list select EDIT from the client list The name of each Client on the list can be anything that helps identify each Mantis unit that will be connected to from the Android tablet e Input the new name and IP address information e If you are trying to connect to a Mantis that is currently in Access Point AP mode select Direct Connection on the left then REFRESH top right Be sure to configure the tablet to be connected directly to the Mantis through Wi Fi 42 Settings menu To check or change the Mantis main configuration settings first log in to the Mantis and from the Main menu page select SETTINGS at t
4. 5 84 0 86 0 65 5 68 0 66 5 68 1 63 0 65 0 65 0 67 0 64 2 66 2 72 1 74 1 70 0 72 0 67 5 69 5 68 0 70 0 702 722 66 0 68 0 72 0 74 0 63 0 64 5 69 5 71 5 67 8 69 4 67 8 69 0 65 0 68 6 71 0 73 0 64 0 65 5 67 5 69 5 59 0 60 9 59 5 61 5 65 0 67 0 60 5 62 5 70 0 72 0 73 75 60 71 57 60 67 68 Customer Service Contacting LiveWire Innovation Inc For technical information and customer support please visit www livewireinnovation com or send an email to support livewireinnovation com Contact Information Phone Toll Free 1 855 346 3358 Local 801 293 8300 Email support livewireinnovation com Address LiveWire Innovation Inc 10288 South Jordan Gateway Suite A South Jordan UT 84095 USA General Terms Software and End User License Agreement The sales of all LiveWire Innovation products shall be subject to LiveWire s General Terms and Software and End User License Agreement located at www livewireinnovation com terms Returns Prior to returning any product to LiveWire Innovation Inc you must first request a Return Merchandise Authorization Number by contacting the Customer Service Department at 1 855 346 3358 Note Shipments will not be accepted without an RMA number which must be clearly marked on the shipping label 51 Warranty LiveWire Mantis is covered by the Limited Product Warranty set forth in and subject to the terms conditions limitations and disclaimers set forth i
5. Lithium ion battery Tocharge the battery plug the charger into the bottom port then plug the charger into the power source Mantis battery is not user serviceable NOTE Lithium ion batteries are hazardous waste and should be disposed of in compliance with local state and federal hazardous waste regulations Cleaning Useaclean dampclothtocleanthe Mantis Before cleaning disconnect all cables from the Mantis Failing to disconnect cables can damage the device and cause personal injury Do not use harsh cleaners abrasives or solvents Storage When notin use store the Mantis in a temperature controlled area Do not expose the Mantis to high temperatures or humidity See the specifications section for Operating Environment limitations 48 Specifications Specifications Description Size 5 25 x 8 5 x 10 0 with antenna Physical Dimensions 5 25 x 7 5 x 7 25 without antenna Weight 2 25 Ibs 1 02 kg Wall Adapter Voltage Input Range 10 to 28 VDC 12 V Nominal 20W Power Supply During power failure battery will keep Mantis alive Batter 3100 mAh Totes Li ion rechargeable 8 10 Hours Typical 4 hour y typical charge cycle The Mantis is designed for use on cabling systems with voltage ratings Voltage Warnin Output connector banana jacks rated CAT II 1000V CAT III 600 V Measurement Method Spread Spectrum Time Domain Reflectometry SSTDR VOP Range 3 digit precision ran
6. connector interface electrical connections Saves reports transferrable to a Maintain test result histor PCs for storage and printing Cable fault finding or end point discovery and associated locations Easily verify quality of entire cable length and report faults No calibration needed No metrology calibration required English or metric International applications measurements Meets international requirements for 1000V Category II l working on energized cables Rechargeable Lithium ion battery pack 8 10 hours of battery power Terms and Descriptions The table below defines the terms used throughout the manual and provides information to assist you with proper operation and understanding of the unit and its functions Term Description Spread Spectrum Time SSTDRisa patented technology that allows Domain Reflectometry fordiagnotic testing on cables without SSTDR interference from voltage Open Fault Typically an unterminated wire broken wire orbad connection Short Fault Two wires making contact or connected together closed circuit Testing forfaults that are persistent either Fault Location Testing a hard short oropen which do not change with time Intermittent Fault Detection IFD continuously tests fora fault on live or un energized cables that can occurrandomly and not persistent Live IFD Testing An intermittent fault detection function that is used to locate intermittent fault co
7. hite qwL sf met Lipdate Battery Status The battery charge status bar is located at the bottom of the Mantis application The battery status bar turns green when there is no DC power source charging the battery The battery status bar changes to red when the battery charge falls below 10 14 General Operations The Mantis is operated via menu driven software It is simple to use and connects to wires cables or harness wiring connectors quickly via standard test leads To ensure safe operation of the Mantis follow the instructions carefully and pay attention to the warning and caution symbols Failure to observe warnings can result in severe injury or death and can damage the unit Physical Setup e Mount the Mantis in the desired location e Connect the included A C to D C power adapter to the Mantis Connecting to a Cable Wires Connect the cable or wires to the terminal block of the Mantis to perform a test Fault Location Testing The Mantis Fault Location test is not meant to be used on powered cables Connect the cable or wires to the terminal block of the Mantis to perform a test Live IFD Intermittent Test To monitor the cable length Mantis can be connected either near the source or near the load The images on the next page illustrate connections with the Mantis near the source or near the circuit load Live Sweep Intermittent Test The Live Sweep test maximizes accuracy on very long length cables gt
8. 6 0 Discrete Wire 73 0 e Inthe drop down menu that appears select the appropriate cable type being tested This step ensures accuracy of the test by using the correct VOP that is associated with the cable type e To add or edit a cable type refer to Cable Types and VOP section Fault Location Testing and Results e Select the Test button e The result displays the fault type distance to fault and a graph of the waveform from the test The fault is displayed in the graph with a vertical line at the reported fault location An example is shown below Note If the distance to fault shown is at or near zero it is likely that the terminal block connections need to be checked and or adjusted Additionally if the test result shows Unknown the distance to fault may be too far away for the Mantis to detect the fault with certainty 26 S Fault ta MYA Aaa One ciara Th it Open 22 ft 10 in For a more detailed explanation of test results refer to the Interpreting Test Results section of this manual o Select the tablet back button to return to previous pages o To save the Fault Location test refer to File Management Save File section of this manual Intermittent Testing Test Frequency Before running an intermittent test select the correct frequency for the cable The table below illustrates test frequencies that work best for the length of cable being tested Test Recommendat
9. Firmware Updates ccccccceccseesseeseeeesseeseueess 46 Maintenance sie incevidocccusnsancmntdmtassawnninmncterseuvratsdurvncsssers seseseese seressesee GO SPeCINCAUONS sessir rir inr aeei ene eeniandasniyscnecaindicnveagiee abtaucetsoviesenes 49 AOD NONA ar E EE E E EE AE 50 Customer Service esesssssseessssesrseserereservrserseresersrrereseserereeeesereresese 51 WaN aa E EEE E EET 52 FCS DE A E EE ETE E E 52 About the Mantis The Mantis is the first live cable tester module that monitors energized and un energized cable runs and electrical circuits around the clock It detects locates and characterizes faults either static persistent or intermittent to show where and when they occur This information can then be transmitted either wirelessly or over data cables for alerts and instant response to the events Note For Windows PC interface features please consult LiveWire Mantis User Manual Windows PC Interface version available at livewireinnovation com downloads Feature Android Tablet Interface Function Locate and isolate persistent faults or Works on both energized and intermittent faults that can occur during un energized cables operations including Date Time Location and Type Monitors cable for Records a complete history of intermittent faults intermittent faults Easy to use interface for controlling Android tablet interface ee and reading info from the Mantis Easy to use terminal block for Electrical
10. Livewire Mantis MONITORING SYSTEM USER MANUAL Android Tablet Interface Version Live diagnostic module that monitors energized cable runs and electrical circuits around the clock Revision 12_2014 www LiveWirelnnovation com TM LiveWire Mantis User Manual Android Tablet Interface Version Table of Contents About the Mantis cccceccecceecsecceeeeeeeceseeeeseeceeceseeeeteeeeeceeeeeees 3 Terms and Descriptions sesessssssessesesesrereseseseserrereseseseereseses 4 Part Numbers and Accessories ccccccecceseeseeseeseeseeeeseeseess 5 Additional Equipment Required ccccceccsecseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 5 Safety Information sorencescaeceescanainadavavacuenedentuasecosencnesnepuemuesecweueect 6 Mantis Description esseesseessrsesrsesesesserrresseersererseseresereeseeeses 7 Android User Interface ccccccccccssssessecceeceeceeeeeseescessesenseesees 10 General OPerations cccccccccsecsececceceeeeseeceeseneeeseeeeueeeseeseeeeess 15 Connecting TO the Mantis ctncnntsnsesseneracisananeadactyedncrsanttunseenaneanawan 17 Fault Location Live IFD and Live Sweep TeSt 25 Cable Types and VOP saesesssssssssssesrsssseseseserereresesesreresrsesesrrresene 34 File Management eeessseesesesesesrssessesresresensesrrs seseserrrresesee sererereere 36 Interpreting Test RESUItS cccccecceeceecceeeeeeceseenseeseeeees seuseeesenss 38 WSO IIS E ca creee oan E E A 42 Mantis Software
11. Main menu page or the Log in page select ABOUT Ensure the Android tablet has a valid internet connection Select the Update button The Android tablet downloads the latest Mantis Server App as indicated by the down arrow in the upper right corner of the screen Once the download completes the Download Information dialog box appears saying Please use the Update from file button in the about section Touch OK Log in to the Mantis from the log in page From the Main menu page select ABOUT Note the current Mantis Server version 46 From the Version Information dialog box select the Update button Select the Update from file button This does not require the Mantis or the tablet to be connected to the internet but requires that the Update file has been previously downloaded from the internet The mantis_update tar gz file should appear under the Android tablet s download directory Touch select the file A message pops up Unit is updating then Android tablet logs out Wait for at least 2 minutes for the Mantis to update its firmware and reboot Select the Sign In button to log back into the Mantis Check software versions to ensure correctness 47 Maintenance WARNING Disconnect all cables from the Mantis prior to cleaning Failing to do so can damage the unit and result in personal injury Do not use abrasive harsh cleaners or solvents to clean the Mantis Battery The Mantis contains a rechargeable
12. a LAN Wi Fi router and 3G card Below are the requirements for tablet compatibility with the Mantis unit and applications e Software and Firmware Android OS v4 0 e 7 or 10 tablet with minimum resolution at 800x600 dpi Nexus 7 2013 or 2012 recommended e Minimum 2 GB memory Safety Information To ensure safe operation of the Mantis follow the instructions carefully and observe the warning and caution messages in this manual Failure to observe warnings can result in severe injury or death and can damage the equipment Warning Caution Do not use the Mantis or Mantis accessories if they appear damaged or if the Mantis is not working properly Do not use with voltages higher than the Mantis rated voltage 1000V Use caution when connecting to live voltage particularly any voltage greater than 30V All safety guidelines and rules for the particular application should be followed 0 Do not use around explosive or flammable gas Always wear personal protective equipment when working with the Mantis in live power environments Disposal Warning Do not place equipment and accessories in the trash Items must be properly disposed of in accordance with local regulations Mantis Description Ce A C Charger DC IN Terminal Block The accepted input voltage is 10 to 28 VDC Use the provided A C to D C Power Adapter charger to connect to the Mantis DC power input It charges the battery and pr
13. al result during this test is the same waveform that was shown on the main Fault Location Test screen and matches the distance to fault reading shown in text 40 Waveform Analysis The following waveform is an example of an Intermittent IFD test result but the analysis can also be applied to the Fault Location waveforms Reference locus Difference e The buttons displayed at the bottom of the screen provide a legend for the graph and can be selected to provide a single graph or selection of graphs e The Reference graph displays the waveform of the transmitted signal and its reflections that are used as a reference for the wire scan with cables connected known good state of the cable before a fault is determined e The Focus graph displays the waveform detected change impedance signature of the wire during a fault condition e The Difference graph displays the magnitude difference between the reference and focus graph difference between the before after states of the cable The difference is used to determine the type of fault and its magnitude e Inthe above waveform the fault and reference appear at the same place in this graph because the fault short has occurred at the end of the cable The reference is displaying at the end of the cable and the fault is also displayed at the same place 41 User Settings Mantis Application
14. ar to Live IFD mode but uses multi frequency scanning in order to provide better distance to fault accuracy over the entire length of an extremely long cable Live IFD should be used when intermittent fault conditions occur very rapidly less than 5 seconds Cable Types and VOP The Mantis has the ability to save new cable types and VOP values Mantis Alerts The Mantis is equipped with an alert system for 24 7 monitoring The Mantis can send an email alert if any of the following occur A fault occurs during intermittent testing IFD A fault occurs during Live Sweep Fault Detection o The power supply to the Mantis is disconnected The battery reaches critical battery power 10 When AC power is restored Cable Faults The Mantis is capable of scanning a cable in three modes Fault Location Live IFD and Live Sweep all enabling the user to identify if an open or short circuit condition exists on the cable The table below describes open and short circuit fault conditions Cable Description Faults An Open fault appears when a wire that should be connected from point A to point B has no electrical connection between those points Broken connection Ve X The Short fault appears when the two wires within a cable are electrically connected This is also known as a short circuit Short circuit Android User Interface This section of the manual provides a preview of the Mantis Android inter
15. d 351 ms This will open the graph window shown on the next page The window consists of a single graph displaying the reference focus and difference reflectometry 29 200 a41 w Reference fFoews Difference Live IFD Waveform Graph For further information on this graph and interpreting data see Interpreting Test Results on page 38 Use the tablet s back button to return to the Live IFD Test page or Mantis Main page To save a Live IFD test refer to File Management Save File s on page 27 30 Running a Live Sweep Test Connect the Mantis as described in General Operations Connecting to Cable Wire Select the Live Sweep test icon W from the Mantis home screen Select the cable type from Cable List drop down menu Touch Test This starts the test that continuously scans the wire for faults at multiple frequencies Note Since the reference waveform changes every time the Sweep test cycles to a new frequency scan the graph waveform will not appear until a fault occur Then the fault state waveform appears and remains until another fault is detected Select STOP to stop the test A dialog will appear select Cancel or OK to stop the test Intermittent Sweep Test Running Intermittent Sweep testis currently running would you like to stop the test here Eik Sweep Test Results Test time elapsed is displayed in the upper left hand side of the screen The current state of the wire und
16. device root password Reminder This is not the Network password When all settings on this screen are correct touch the Sign In button at the bottom The tablet logs into the Mantis and brings you to the Main screen Mantis Log in switching to Wired Network Mode Power on the unit by touching the power button and wait approximately 40 seconds for the Mantis to boot up If the Mantis is currently setup in any wireless mode the Wi Fi LED will light If it is set up in wired mode the Wi Fi LED will not be lit Open the Mantis application on the tablet Log in to the Mantis in its current mode either Wireless AP mode Wireless Client mode or Wired Client From the Main screen select Settings Select Network at the top right Select Network Mode 21 AP Ho t Wit Client Wired Cheni e Under Network Mode select Wired Client from the options shown e Select Static IP Address e Enter a valid and available IP address to assign to the Mantis for a wired connection Touch OK e Select Subnet Mask e Enter the subnet mask Example 255 255 255 0 Touch OK e Select Gateway 192 168 0 1 e Type inina valid Gateway IP address This may be the address of your LAN router or 3G 4G router Example 192 168 0 1 Touch OK 22 e Select DNS e Type in IP address of the DNS server Touch OK 3G 4G Card NS a LAN WiFi Router 19216801 e Recheck settings on this page to be su
17. displayed at the top of the list along with the total number of faults at that location The secondary fault appears beneath the primary and shows the most prominent fault that is at a different location than the primary fault An example of a running intermittent test is shown below 2 04 28 Discrete Wire 680 sanz GRAPH VIEW ExT vaw Primary Total Faults 18 Fault Count Short 1067 0 x 15 Secondary Fault Locations 3 Fault Count Short i 1068 0x2 28 To view a full list of all faults and their specific results swipe the touchscreen to the left to display TEXT VIEW This will display total number of recorded occurrences and distance to where the fault occurred An example of the text view is shown below 00 59 CATSe 67 0 GRAPH VIEW TEXT VIEW Short 1962 ft 6 in 1 occurances Open 1960 ft 1 occurances To view detailed information and detailed fault waveforms select a single fault location or occurrence by first touching the down arrow to the left of the text view information This will additionally display the elapsed time during which the fault occurred and how long the fault lasted as shown in the image below To minimize this information touch d Short 1962 ft 6 in occurances 1961 ft 8 in At 27 seconds Lasted 351 ms m To view detailed waveforms of the fault touch the additional information displayed under the short example shown below 1961 ft amp in At 27 seconds Laste
18. e IFD test scans the wire continuously looking for intermittent faults that may not be detected using the Fault Location mode and is intended for cables lt 1000 feet The Live Sweep test uses the same scan characteristics as in a Live IFD test but separately steps through multiple operating frequencies and scan operations Live Sweep mode is able to monitor extremely long cables but retains the ability to detect short and medium range faults Fault Location Test The Mantis can conduct tests for Fault Location faults to test for an existing open or short circuit Fault Location mode is not used for testing intermittent faults Fault Location is not meant to be used on A C powered cables and may not provide accurate results in this mode Set Up Connect the cable to be tested to the terminal block The leader cable must be correctly connected to the cable under test Use additional adapters if needed From the Main page of the Mantis Application select the Fault Location A icon This brings up the Fault Location Test page jag has col been ren al baagi prie x No Result 25 Select your Cable Type e Select CABLE LIST in the upper right corner of the test screen las 3 Cable List Coax cable 85 0 RG6U 64 6 RG58 65 0 RG59 ra CAT3 4 Pair 67 3 CAT5e 68 6 12 2 Romex Uncoiled fa 12 3 Romex Uncoiled f0 2 14 2 Romex Uncoiled 71 9 14 3 Romex Uncoiled 68 6 RG8 75 0 RG214 66 0 Twisted Pair 6
19. e Manager e Select the folder labeled DCIM Inside this folder select LiveWire e All Fault Location test files are located in the fault_location folder e All Live Intermittent Fault Detection test files are located in the live_ifd folder e Select the proper folder and the file to be emailed e The email client will appear with an attachment in the email e Input the Sender Subject Line and text as desired and select Send 37 Interpreting Test Results The Mantis evaluates cable faults using SSTDR which is capable of detecting locating reporting both intermittent and hard cable faults The Mantis transmits a small but recognizable signal along a pair of wires or cable which will reflect off impedance changes When the reflection of this signal reaches the launch point the distance to the impedance change is determined by the velocity of propagation VOP which is a characteristic of every cable The table below displays the reflections that would be seen for both a short and open circuit fault Launch Waveform with no detectable fault Short Circuit Fault Open Circuit Fault The waveform shape on the left is the initial start of the waveform or location zero This is the SSTDR signature that is caused by the cable connection The waveform shapes shown to the right correspond to fault reflections The behavior of up down up vs down up down indicates a short or an open circuit respectively The time de
20. ed in the Email notifications Select Host Name to change the host name Select password to change the password Changing this will also increase security and help guard against unauthorized use of your Mantis unit Be sure to make note of these changes correctly before you apply the settings Select APPLY SETTINGS Mantis Time Zone Go to Device Settings Select Time Zone Scroll to the desired time zone and select it Select APPLY SETTINGS Email Select EMAIL Note that email alerts are disabled by default and that most of the fields are grayed out To enable email alerts check the empty box to the right of Email Disabled at the top It changes to Email Enabled which enables the fields below it Inout User name Password SMTP Server SMTP Port and Email Authentication These settings are for the email account from which the Mantis sends all email alerts The example shown in the following screen shows valid settings for a Gmail account except the username and password which will need to be created by each user individually 44 User name Teens a ogra cern SMTP Server amip qr com SMTP Port dha Erma Authentication obs e When all fields are valid and correct touch APPLY SETTINGS at the top Touch VERIFY SETTINGS This will authenticate all of the email settings with the applicable email server in this case Google s Gmail server Of course this also requires the Mantis to have a valid c
21. elect Gateway Type in a valid Gateway IP address This may be the address of your LAN router or 3G 4G Wi Fi router Example 192 168 0 1 Touch OK Select DNS Type IP address of the DNS server Touch OK Important Double check all settings on this page If you touch Apply Settings and your settings are incorrect especially network SSID password you may not be able to log in to the Mantis and a factory reset would need to be done 20 When all settings are correct touch Apply Settings at the top right Note When you touch Apply Settings the Mantis immediately reconfigures its own network settings This will disconnect the tablet from the Mantis and bring you back to the Mantis App Log in screen Select Manual connection lf the correct network is not shown select Network Selection Select and enter the SSID of the network the Mantis was assigned to If it has not been done before the network will need to be selected configured with the correct password on the Android tablet Select Client List at the top right then New to enter the Mantis new name if desired and IP address Here you can also edit or delete a Mantis connection that was previously stored on the tablet Select the Name and IP address of the Mantis you are connecting to Under Mantis Log In enter the Mantis device password Default cdma2000 If this was previously done and the Remember Me box was checked the tablet will remember the Mantis
22. er test is displayed in the graph view waveform Sweep mode faults will begin to appear as they occur The fault with the most occurrences and most recent will be displayed at the top of the list The total faults will also be displayed An example of a running a sweep test is shown on the next page To view specific results swipe the touchscreen to the left to display TEXT VIEW 31 e This will display all of the occurrences and length at which a fault occurred An example of the text view is shown below 01 57 RG6U sais JAF ae PERT Wile A0 nen B09 ft SotuFrrences BOG tr AL 53 seconds e Toview detailed information and detailed fault waveforms select a single fault occurrence by first touching the down arrow to the left of the text view information This will additionally display the time and the duration of the fault as shown in the image below To minimize this information touch GRAPH VIEW TEXT VIEW cot mn Open 809 ft 1 occurrences 809 ft At 53 seconds e Toview detailed waveforms of the fault touch the additional information displayed under the Open as shown below B09 ft At 53 seconds This will open the graph window shown on the next page This screen displays multiple selectable graphs one for each frequency in the sweep In the diagram the 6 MHz waveform was the one picked to identify fault location 32 Selecting the first waveform 6 MHz we get the following screen
23. face and shows screenshots of some available screens used There is a separate section Connecting to the Mantis that provides details for installing the Mantis Application on your Android tablet then connecting through a network to the Mantis The first screen you see when you open the application is the Log in screen Network Selection Live Wirehled ite i a ew wi Remember pw Device chent lst i i Connect P Maral s Lab Mantis 192 168 0 29 After successfully logging in to the Mantis unit for additional detail on login user name and password see Connecting to the Mantis section the tablet brings you to the Main menu page Faull Locstion 10 Fault Location This mode of testing indicates where the closest reflection is located This can either be the end of the cable or the location of a hard fault whichever is closest to the point where the Mantis is connected No Result Live Intermittent Fault Detection Cable and wiring systems can have fault conditions that come and go intermittently which means that the fault can disappear and reappear at any time Live IFD enables a technician to find such a fault condition A significant change in the condition of the wire or cable under test short open etc that is different than the initial condition of the wire will be reported as a fault The following screen shows an IFD test while it is running 2 03 36 Discrete Wire 68 0 1 5 Mh
24. ging from 20 0 to 99 9 2 accuracy for cables gt 100 feet VOP Accuracy Range 2 feet for cables lt 100 feet Note Accuracy Range applies with known VOP and consistent cable parameters Up to 20 000 ft 6 km maximum testable cable length Maxi Length iA Note Maximum testable cable length varies with VOP and cable type Contact LiveWire Innovation for cables beyond this length Operating temperature 20 to 70 C 4 to 158 F Storage temperature 30 to 85 C 22 to 185 F Operating Environment Humidity 10 to 90 non condensing Altitude 6 500 ft 2 000m operating ANSI ISA 82 02 01 61010 1 2004 CAN CSA C22 2 No 61010 1 04 UL 6101B 2003 Designed to Meet IEC EN 61010 1 2 Edition for measurement Category Il 1000 V EMC EN61326 1 WEEE Compliant ed testa A Phone Cables CAT3 4 Pair 67 3 CAT3 3 Pair CMX 67 5 24 25 Pair CATS 64 Data Cables ange White 65 9 65 2 73 1 24 25 Pair CATSe 71 Electrical Cables 10 2 Romex Coiled 68 8 10 2 Romex Uncoiled 71 2 12 2 Romex Uncoiled 73 2 12 3 Romex Coiled 63 7 12 re Romex Un coiled 70 6 12 3R E Twisted Uncoiled 14 2 heiene Uneoiled 71 9 Security Cables 12 2 Fire PLN 59 9 18 4 Fire PLN 60 4 16 2 Fire PVC 65 9 18 6 Fire PLN 61 6 14 2 Audio Cabli 71 Discrete Wire Cable Discrete Wire 22 26 AWG 74 Discrete punta ni teen 65 2 Wire Twisted A alika Giria wire 68 50 64 5 66 4 83 0 85 0 83 5 85
25. he top Advanced intermittent Test Settings Cie ef w Ghee athe be rr abel teal sete Lint of Measure Sine are Email Alert Language m ji Advanced Intermittent Test Settings Uncheck the box to use the default settings simple mode Under most test conditions the default settings will work very well and it is not recommended to use Advanced Intermittent Test settings unless the user technician has a solid understanding of changing these settings Enter a checkmark in the box to enable Advanced Intermittent Test settings This enables three sets of optional advanced settings Custom Short and Long referring to cable length Unit of Measure e From the main Mantis Application menu select SETTINGS e Select Unit of Measure e Select standard or metric units Email Alert Language e Select Email Alert Language Default English e Select English or Italian Additional language support will be added as the need arises at no additional charge Note This only affects the language used for email alerts generated by the Mantis and not any other screens settings or functions 43 Device menu This menu is for changing the Host Name Password and Time Zone Host Name and Password The Host Name is the name that Mantis uses to identify itself Default Mantis and the password is the password used to log in to the Mantis Default cdma2000 The Host Name may be changed to help identify one or more Mantis units and is contain
26. ions Frequency Recommended for short impedance controlled 48 MHz cables up to 100 ft in length Recommended for impedance controlled cables up 24 MHz to 150 ft in length 12 MHz Recommended for cables up to 300 ft in length 6 MHz 3 MHz 1 5 MHz 750 kHz 375 kHz 187 5 kHz Use on cables up to 16 000 ft in length 2 Run an Intermittent Test Live IFD Connect the Mantis as described in General Operations Connecting to Cable Wire on page 11 Select the Live IFD test icon from the Mantis Main screen Open the test frequency menu by touching the current selected frequency value and a drop down menu will appear Select the desired test frequency from the drop down menu Select the cable type from Cable List drop down menu Touch Test This starts the test that continuously scans the wire for faults Select STOP to stop the test A confirmation dialog box will appear Select Cancel or OK to stop the test Intermittent Test Running Intermittent test is currently running would you like to stop the lest Cancel Dk Intermittent Test Results Test time elapsed is displayed in the upper left hand side of the screen The waveform that represents current state of the wire under test is displayed in the graph view waveform The reference state is shown in blue and the fault state in red Intermittent faults will appear on the graph and also in text form as they occur The most recent fault primary fault will be
27. ire Mantis Control B khchael Dias e Select Install e After the application is installed it will appear in applications on the tablet or can be opened from the install window by selecting OPEN The Mantis Control icon is installed on the tablet desktop for use later Mantis Log in Access Point AP Mode The Mantis ships from the factory in Access Point mode This means that the Mantis is the network AP and the Android tablet must first connect directly to its Wi Fi interface e Power on the unit by touching the power button and wait approximately 40 seconds until the Mantis boots and the Wi Fi light is displayed on the unit e Open the Mantis application on the tablet e Select Direct Connection e Under Network Selection Select the network SSID the unit is broadcasting Default mantis1 If multiple Wi Fi networks are present there will be more than one network SSID shown on the tablet as mantis1 17 If SSID is not listed select the Refresh option at the top Network Selection mantie wf Himermjai ri Direct Connection Manual Enter the Mantis device password Default cdma2000 Note This is the Mantis root password not the wireless password Check the Remember me box Touch Signin If this is the first time wirelessly logging into the unit a Connection Issue will be displayed This indicates that the Android tablet needs to be configured to connect via Wi Fi directly to the Manti
28. lay between the initial reflection location 0 where the Mantis is connected to the wire and the reflection from the fault or end of the wire indicates the location of the fault The time delay is converted to distance using VOP which is why using the correct VOP for the type of cable is necessary an accurate measurement The Mantis uses this information to display the distance and type of fault For the Fault Location test mode several different scans are sent down the cable and the optimum scan chosen For Live Intermittent Fault Detection continuous scans single frequency are used to monitor the cable for faults in real time 38 Fault Location Test The Fault Location test shown below displays a short at the point where fault is indicated The SSTDR signature can be seen at the beginning of the test and the short appears as an up down up reflection at some point during the scanning process CAT Se 67 0 a SSTDR Signature Launch Pulse Fault Short T Short 50 f 11 m 39 e To compare various frequencies tested touch anywhere on the graph to view all of the simplified waveforms for each frequency used during the test Touch and scroll up or down to view waveforms at the top or bottom of the list shown then touch the waveform you wish to select for a full screen view of only that waveform by itself Note Any waveforms among the full list may be viewed but the frequency that was chosen for fin
29. n LiveWire s General Terms http livewireinnovation com terms No further warranties either implied or express will apply nor will responsibility for operation of this device be assumed by LiveWire Innovation Product Registration Registering your Mantis allows you to access support information and receive product updates Register your products on the LiveWire Innovation website www LiveWirelnnovation com warranty Disposal T WEEE Compliant Prior to disposal of this product please contact LiveWire Innovation for proper disposal options Patents Intellectual Property LiveWire Mantis is the trademark of LiveWire Innovation Inc and is covered by one or more patents as described at http livewireinnovation com about patents trademarks 52 TM LiveWire Mantis User Manual Android Tablet Interface Version Fortechnicalinformation andcustomer support please visit www livewireinnovation com or send an email to support livewireinnovation com Contact Numbers Toll Free 1 855 346 3358 Local 801 293 8300 Address LiveWire Innovation Inc 10288 South Jordan Gateway Suite A South Jordan UT 84095 USA IVE WIRE NNOVATION www LiveWirelnnovation com
30. nditions Live Sweep Testing on extremely long energized cables lt 6 kilometers but also retains the ability to detect short and medium distance faults Velocity of Propagation VOP is the speed at which a signal travels through a cable VOP measured relative to the speed of light For most cables this is about 66 the speed of light Part Numbers and Accessories The Mantis can be used with a variety of accessories and in conjunction with an application on an Android tablet or on a Windows PC operating system This manual applies to use with the Android tablet interface application For reference on the Windows PC interface application please see LiveWire Mantis User Manual Windows PC Interface Version available at livewireinnovation com downloads Below is a list of accessories included with the Mantis The Android tablet is not included Part Number Description Mantis main unit LW MM200 Power Supply 12VDC Additional Equipment Required In order to use the LiveWire Mantis in the Android tablet interface application an Android tablet must be purchased separately to perform tasks with the Mantis An Android tablet is not required for the Mantis to be used in the Windows PC interface application See LiveWire Mantis User Manual Windows PC Interface Version located at livewireinnovation com downloads for any additional PC interface equipment requirements To utilize the 3G functionality the user will be required to use
31. og in again and the Android tablet will load the page for the test that is currently running and the history file containing run time fault history and waveforms General Settings Menu 1 Live IFD tests to use Advanced Intermittent Test settings by checking the box The unchecked box default means the Mantis is configured to use Simple Mode which loads all the default settings for cable scans at any frequency chosen 2 Unit of Measure either Standard or Metric This configures the waveform graphs and distance to fault for all detection modes 3 Email Alert Language is set to English default or Italian Additional language support will be added as needs arise at no additional charge The menus at the top right allow you to change Mantis Device settings Network settings Email settings and Email List More specific details about these menus are discussed in the User Settings section 13 Advanced Intermittent Test Settings Cie oo Whee attire ibe ree je setae Uni of Measure Sun are Email Abert Language f mg aji ABOUT menu Provides information about the software hardware versions active on the current platform Version Information versin Android App 1 2 1 Mantis server 3 alpha Manta chen 10 Mantis Units uses gI version 4 8 4 Available al hitp qt project ong The Qt library ia beensed under the LGPLvZ 1 Available at http www gnu org licenses lgph 2 1 txt Using OWT Available at
32. om the Fault Location test screen select Save File in the upper right corner of the page Enter a filename and select OK This file will be saved to the Mantis unit however the file is not viewable until it is transferred from the Mantis unit to the tablet To transfer the file to the tablet touch the back ie button to return to the main page or log back in to the Mantis Application Select File Manager L from the home screen For intermittent test mode swipe right to view files Select Refresh at the top Previously saved files will appear on a new page Select any available file s to transfer to the tablet or check Select All Select Copy Files option at the top of the page When finished a message appears Done Transferring Files at the bottom of the screen Load File s From the Fault Location test screen select Load File in the bottom left corner of the test page Select the desired file from the available files on the tablet Results will load immediately 36 Email File s In order to email a file a file manager must be installed on the tablet An example of a file manager from Google Play Store is CHEETAH MOBILE shown below File Manager Explorer ioe LAH Wy nesagreest ne phases eee i Hire Moreby Cheetah EIS A test file must be saved on the tablet see Save File section e Open the tablet s email program e Select the paper clip tl to to add an attachment e Select 3 Fil
33. onnection to the internet Email List An email list can be added to send email alerts to multiple members Select NEW to create a new email to receive email alerts and input a valid email address Select EDIT or DELETE to edit or delete an email Check the box next to the emails that will receive alerts Select APPLY 45 Mantis Software Firmware Updates The Mantis software can be updated using the Mantis Android tablet application Be sure that the Mantis has sufficient battery power gt 20 or connect the Mantis to the A C to D C power adapter From the Mantis Session Log in screen select ABOUT This dialog box shows only the current Android App version if you are not logged in to a Mantis unit It shows all applicable software firmware only if you are logged in to the Mantis Close this window Sign In to the Mantis From the Main menu page select ABOUT in the top right corner of the page Note the current Mantis Server version Select Check Online for this choice the Mantis must be connected to a network with internet access A confirmation dialog box opens Okay to update Select OK A message pops up Unit is updating then Android tablet logs out Wait for at least 2 minutes for the Mantis to update its firmware and reboot Select the Sign In button to log back into the Mantis Check software versions to ensure the Mantis has the latest Server App version Alternate method Update from file From the
34. ovides power for the Mantis The power supply must be 24 Watt or greater Using an improper power supply can cause serious damage to the Mantis and may pose a serious safety hazard USB Port The USB port will be used for future expansion capabilities eg 3G Indicator Lights PWR e On Unit is ON Off Unit is OFF STAT e Solid On Test is running Blinking There is a fault in the log Wi Fi Solid Waiting for a client to connect through wireless Blinking A client is logged into the Mantis unit CHRG On A C to D C Power Adapter is plugged into the unit Off Unit is running on battery power Blinking Mantis has a missing or bad battery On Off Power Button Use this button to power up and power down the Mantis or if there is a power outage beyond the battery life Terminal Block Connect the cables to the terminal block for testing RJ45 Jack Ethernet connector for the Mantis Cable Testing The Mantis offers three test modes Fault Location The Fault Location test is a good test to start with It will scan the wire under test to find either a persistent open or short fault Operating in this mode is recommended for non powered cables only Live Intermittent Fault Detection Live IFD scans the wire continuously to identify faults that may not be detected by the Fault Location test if the fault condition changes with time Live Sweep Fault Detection Live Sweep mode is simil
35. proper Time Zone From the Mantis main screen select Settings Select Time Zone and select the correct time zone Select Apply Settings Note The time displayed on the tablet is different than the time displayed in the Mantis program because the default is Coordinated Universal Time UTC The Mantis time zone must be correctly set for time and date data to be correct in emails that are sent from the Mantis Mantis Log in Switching from AP mode to Wi Fi Client Mode Wi Fi Client mode is used when you want to connect one or more Mantis units to a network The Mantis will need to be connected to this network s router wirelessly The Android tablet must also be configured to connect to the same network wirelessly Log in to the Mantis using AP mode as shown above From the Mantis Main screen select Settings Select Network from the options at the top right Touch Network Mode and select Wi Fi Client 19 Network Mode AP Host Vii Client Wired Chent Select SSID then type in the name of the network you are connecting to case sensitive Touch OK Select Passphrase Type in the Wi Fi Password for this network case sensitive Touch OK Select Static IP Address Type the IP address you would like the Mantis to access verify this address is correct and that it is not being used by another device Example 192 168 0 28 Touch OK Select Subnet Mask Type in a valid Subnet Mask Example 255 255 255 0 Touch OK S
36. re they are valid and correct e Touch Apply Settings at the top right Note This will log the tablet out of the Mantis and bring you back to the Mantis App log in screen e Select Manual connection e lf the correct network is not shown select Network Selection then select and enter the SSID of the network the Mantis was assigned to If it has not been done before the network will need to be selected configured with the correct password on the Android tablet 23 Select Client List at the top right then New to enter the Mantis new name if desired and IP address Here you can also edit or delete a Mantis connection that was previously stored on the tablet Select the Name and IP address of the Mantis you are connecting to Under Mantis Log in enter the Mantis device password Default cdma2000 If this was previously done and the Remember Me box was checked the tablet will remember the Mantis device root password Reminder This is not the Network password When all settings on this screen are correct touch the Sign In button at the bottom The tablet logs in to the Mantis and brings you to the Main screen 24 Fault Location Live IFD and Live Sweep Test The Mantis offers three test modes to measure and identify faults on a cable The Fault Location test is a good test to start with It will scan the wire being tested to find either an open or a short fault It is not meant to be used on powered cables The Liv
37. s Touch OK Connection Issue Selected device has not been configured Please configure in the following screen Cancel UR This brings up the Android tablet s Wi Fi connection list Select mantis1 from the list In the menu that appears enter the network password Default 12345678 Touch Done then touch the Connect button Momentarily the Wi Fi connections screen should show mantis1 at the top and show that it is connected Touch the Back button on the tablet Touch the Sign In button on the log on screen The tablet should log in to the Mantis and bring up the Main screen 18 Setting up Network in AP mode Alternate method Select the tablet settings icon Select Wi Fi Note Another way to access the tablet Wi Fi settings is to touch and pull down the menu from the Wi Fi icon top right Select mantis1 in the Wi Fi connection list In the menu that appears enter the network password Default 12345678 Note For added security the Mantis default network password can and should be changed to one that is more secure Once you are logged in to the Mantis go to the Main menu page select Settings then Network and change the password However if you change the password then forget the new password a factory reset may need to be done Select Connect The tablet should log in to the Mantis and bring you to the Mantis application main page Select the
38. the VOP of an existing cable is not accurate calibration of the VOP may be necessary A cable of known length 25ft 200 ft is needed to calculate the VOP Longer lengths up to 500 ft will result in a more accurate VOP e Connect the known length of cable to the Mantis e From the main Mantis Application select the PO rautt Location icon e Select TEST to perform a Fault Location test e Ifthe result of the Fault Location test is greater than the known cable length the VOP is set too high e Ifthe length of the Fault Location test is less than the known cable length the VOP is set too low Use the calculation below as an example of how to determine the VOP for an unknown cable VOP estimate 84 6 Actual cable length 30 feet Reported fault location 38 5 feet VOP Actual VOP Estimate Cable Length Reported Fault Location 0 846 30 38 5 64 58 e To create a new cable type with another VOP select CABLE LIST then select NEW To edit an existing cable select a cable from the cable list then select EDIT e Enter or edit the cable name and VOP then select OK e Run the Fault Location test with the new VOP and readjust until the length of the known cable is displayed or is very close It may also be helpful and more accurate to use longer cables where possible but a different test frequency will be necessary depending on the length of the cable and distance to fault 35 File Management Save File s Fr
39. z GRAPH VIEW TERT VIEW Primary Total Faults 18 Fault Count Short 1067 0 x 15 Secondary Fault Locations 3 Fault Count Short 1068 0 x 11 Live Sweep Cable and wiring systems can have fault conditions that come and go intermittently which means that the fault condition can disappear and reappear at any time Live Sweep enables a technician to find intermittent fault conditions on extremely long cables lt 6 kilometers but also retains the ability to detect short and medium distance faults Multiple operating frequencies are utilized to obtain the most accurate distance to fault results over the entire length of a long cable Generic Cable 60 0 ORAPH YWIEW TEET WiFw Primary Total Faults 0 Fault Count N A Secondary Fault Locations 0 Fault Count N A File Browser You can view previously saved data that provide detail for reporting or analysis Files are saved to the Mantis and must be transferred to the tablet PALAT Lia Ties FEER LIYE BP Pes LAT GWE CA FA os 12 LOGOUT Logout of the Mantis from the Main page using the LOGOUT option at the top If there is a Live IFD test or Live Sweep test running use the tablet s back button to return to the Main page In this case the test that is running currently is the only option that is active The other Main Menu page options are disabled however you still have the option to leave the test running and LOGOUT of the Mantis Later you can l
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