QUINTEST User Guide
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1. an installed system use the following procedure 1 Attach the Remote Unit to the port under test at the far end of the network using the appropriate test socket and a patch lead 2 Attach the Main Unit to the port under test on the relevant Patch Panel using the appropriate test socket and patch lead 3 For a good cable the LED s on both main and remote units will illuminate green and in sequence For STP cables the screen LED will also illuminate This sequence will sequence continuously Should the LED s indicate anything differently then the port is faulty and this should be noted accordingly Fault diagnosis can be made using the following flow diagram 4 Repeat this process on all ports to be tested noting any faults 5 Repair all faults and retest 3 Fault Flow Diagram LEDs flash Green sequentially on Main amp Remote Units No Yes Wiring Correct Corresponding LEDs off on Main amp Remote Units No Yes Open Circuit Pair LED off on Remote Unit No Yes Short Within Pair LED flashed red on Remote Unit No Yes Reversed Pair LEDs green but out of sequence on Main or Remote No Yes Transposed Pair LED flashes green or 2 LEDs flash together No Yes Short Between Pairs Other displays indicate Multiple Faults 6 Other Products from BI Communications BI Communications manufactures test instruments for the2. QUINTEST Structured Cable Tester User Guide Innovation through Technology w Qa lt lt f Z A gt m e Z Nn Contents 1 The Structured Cable tester 2 Operating Instructions 3 Fault Flow Diagram 4 Pair Wire Configuration Table 5 Battery Replacement 6 Other Products from BI Communications 7 Repair and Warranty Safety Warnings This Instrument meets the safety requirements of IEC 61010 1 1993 It is for use on de energised circuits only however the Instrument is protected against telephone network voltages EN60950 1999 Scn2 3 Connection to mains supply voltages will result in damage to the Instrument and or a hazard to the operator Hence the user must assume responsibility for ensuring his or her own safety Symbols used on Instrument Caution Refer to accompanying notes CE Equipment complies with current EU directives Standards Safety IEC610101 1 1993 EMC BS EN 61326 1 1997 EMC Standard Category of Pass ESD IEC 1000 4 2 B EM IEC 1000 4 3 A Burst IEC 1000 4 4 A Surge IEC 1000 4 5 A Conducted RF 1EC 1000 4 6 A 1 The Structured Cable Tester The Structured Cable Tester is simple to use with continually sequencing LED displays It tests and indicates wiring errors in both Unscreened Twisted Pair UTP and Screened Twisted Pair STP patch cables and installed networks The Structured Cable Tester indicates short circuits open circuits pair reversa
3. diagnosis of faults on communication network wiring and the location of faults on telecommunication and datacommunication cables Other product in the range include CT100 Coax Cable Tester CT45 Structured Cable Tester amp Trouble Shooter LANcaster Professional Structured Cable Tester CLT2 Cable Length Meter TDR Fault Locator TX2000 TDR Cable Fault Locator TX2001 Professional TDR Cable Fault Locator amp Toner Since the range of products available is continually expanding please contact us for the latest information 4 Pair Wiring Configuration TIA TIA USOC USOC 568A 568B 8wire 6 wire Pair1 5 amp 4 5 amp 4 5 amp 4 4 amp 3 Pair2 3 amp 6 1 amp 2 3 amp 6 2 amp 5 Pair3 1 amp 2 3 amp 6 2 amp 7 1 amp 6 Pair4 7 amp 8 7 amp 8 8 amp 1 N B When testing USOC 6 wire systems only LED s 1 to 3 will illuminate 7 Repair and Warranty The Instrument contains static sensitive devices and is not user serviceable If an Instrument fails or its protection has been impaired it should not be used and sent for repair by suitably trained and qualified personnel New Instruments are Guaranteed for 1 Year from the date of purchase by the user NOTE Any unauthorised prior repair or adjustment will automatically invalidate the Warranty INSTRUMENT REPAIR For service requirements contact either The Distributor from or whom the Instrument was originally purchased Customer Service Dept BI Communications ple Unit 7 Buckwins Sq
4. ls and other miswires for 2 3 and 4 pair voice and data channels Two screened RJ45 sockets are provided one for TIA568A and TIA568B and the other for USOC The Structured Cable Tester is powered by a 9v zinc chloride battery located in the main unit An alkaline battery may be used giving increased battery life It features a low battery indicator that alerts the user to the battery condition thus avoiding erroneous results To prevent battery drain and automatic switch disconnects the battery when the two units are in the closed storage position The main and remote units lock together magnetically to form an integral unit for ease of carriage providing protection to all components yet are simple to separate for end to end testing of installed cables and patch leads Warning Contains Magnetic Source This Structured Cable tester contains magnets which are used to secure the main and remote units together when not in use Don not place the product near to items susceptible to magnetic damage Warning Use only on isolated circuits The Structured Cable tester must not be connected either directly or indirectly to mains electricity supply or to the public telephone betwork 2 Operating Instructions To check a system it is recommended that all ports should be tested in turn pack to the relevant Patch Panel checking for cross connections and miswires and then confirming that all patch leads are satisfactory To test
5. uare Burnt Mills Industrial Est Basildon Essex SS13 1BJ Tel 44 0 1268 729393 Fax 44 0 1268 727987 5 Battery Replacement The Structured Cable Tester includes a low battery voltage indicator on the main unit which illuminates when the battery needs replacing To avoid drain on the battery when the tester is not in use an automatic power off switch operates when the units are magnetically locked together in their closed storage position To change the battery undo the two screws on the main unit and remove the back cover Replace the battery and refit the back cover taking care not to over tighten the screws Failure to change the battery when the battery indicator illuminates could lead to erroneous readings BI COMMUNICATIONS Innovation through Technology This Instrument is manufactured in the United Kingdom The Company reserves the right to change the specification or design without prior notice BI Communications ple Unit 7 Buckwins Square Burnt Mills Industrial Estate Basildon Essex SS13 1BJ UK Tel No 44 0 1268 729393 Fax No 44 0 1268 727987 EMail bicomms dircon co uk www bicommunications com
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