Peak Atlas IT User Guide - Peak Electronic Design Limited
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1. Atlas IT Battery Replacement The Atlas IT requires no special maintenance although the battery should be replaced every 12 months to prevent leak damage If this message is displayed the battery Low Batters should be replaced as soon as possible to prevent malfunction or leak damage The unit may continue to operate following a low battery warning performance however may be adversely affected To replace the battery unscrew the three screws to remove the rear panel Remove the old battery and insert a new one taking care to observe the correct polarity Avoid touching this area a The battery should be replaced with a high quality battery identical to or equivalent to an Alkaline 23A V23A GP23A MN21 12V 10mm diameter x 28mm length Carefully replace the rear panel do not over tighten the screws Page 13 Atlas IT User Guide October 2012 Rev 6 Appendix A Accessories A range of useful additions is available from Peak or an authorised distributor to enhance your Atlas IT Identified Terminators Sets of 8 Identified Terminators are available with the following range of ID numbers 1 8 9 16 and 17 24 The terminators are automatically recognised by your Atlas IT and will help you identify analyse and number many cable runs in quick succession Mini Patch Cables If you wish to test many sockets at a time you may benefit from purchasing extra patch cables These mini patch cables are made from2. extra flexible stranded cores that offer ease of use and durability RJ45 Breakout Adapter A unique adapter has been designed to enhance your Atlas IT for the analysis of un terminated cabling This is a professional assembly complete with strain relief robust RJ45 plug and 8 flexible wires which are brought out to numbered gold plated crocodile clips Ideal for the rapid connection and analysis of cables or for prototyping special configurations Non Identified Terminators Replacement terminators are available if you have lost or damaged the supplied terminators Page 14 Atlas IT User Guide October 2012 Rev 6 Appendix B Technical Specifications EIEII y Network Cable Category Cat 5 5e 6 UTP Connection Type RJ45 8 pin Maximum Cable Length 150 metres 500 feet LS 5V Test Current SMA ee se a Battery Voltage Range 7 0Vto13 0V_ Battery Type GP23A 12V Alkaline Atlas IT Dimensions 103 x 70x20mm Terminator Dimensions 18x15xl4mm Notes 1 Dependant on quality of cable connections and influence of external interference Specified for durations no longer than 60 seconds Specified for durations no longer than 15 seconds Subject to acceptable LCD visibility Shield connection is not tested Hie Every effort has been made to ensure that this product will reliably and accurately analyse all supported network cable types It is possible however that under extreme conditions of cable len
3. 345676 ALlast 61452 65 4 Shorted connection s Shorted lines ae ed byes ha ate ie detected 7 amp 2 etected a short circuit between the two lines 7 amp 8 These line numbers are as seen at the Atlas IT end of the cable If more than 2 wires are shorted just the first shorted pair are shown In this example the closest cable type match is an 8 wire crossover cable Pressing the scroll off button to view the next pages reveals the nature of the fault Here a flashing cross symbol indicates a missing connection Fail s Wire Swapped Lines crossover cable Incorrectly wired lines will be flashed on the connection details display In this details follow case lines 6 and 3 are swapped Term 12245672 At las 65145275 4 Page 10 flashing Atlas IT User Guide October 2012 Rev 6 Optional Identified Terminators The Atlas IT from firmware version 2 0 and later supports the use of Identified Terminators Wall Socket Atlas IT Patch Lead Patch Panel Atlas IT aS ee ae ge a aie ID Terminators These special terminators can be used in exactly the same way as the standard non identified terminators They are automatically recognised by the Atlas IT and the identity number is displayed along Good 8 Wire with the cable analysis results Patch cable Up to 24 Identified Terminators are available allowing for the rapid testing and identification of large numbers of n
4. Peak Atlas T RJ45 Network Cable Analyser Model UTP05 YF Designed and manufactured with pride in the UK User Guide Peak Electronic Design Limited 2001 2012 In the interests of development information in this guide is subject to change without notice E amp OE CE Atlas IT User Guide October 2012 Rev 6 PLEASE NOTE This instrument is ONLY suitable for RJ45 plugs This is confirmed on the front panel of your instrument Under no circumstances must any other type of connector be used even if it seems to fit In particular use of telephone style RJ11 connectors WILL damage the instrument socket and the terminator socket permanently leading to intermittent faulty readings that you can t rely on We are unable to provide warranty cover for misuse by using connectors other than RJ45 connectors The damage to the socket is easy for us to identify and cannot be caused in any other way We want you to have trouble free use of your instrument please ensure you only test RJ45 connectors For your protection please also read the important notices on Page 4 of this user guide Page Atlas IT User Guide October 2012 Rev 6 Want to use it now We understand that you want to use your Atlas IT right now The unit is ready to go and you should have little need to refer to this user guide but please make sure that you do at least read page 4 Contents Page latodun n a E nated aunnadi gen t
5. adeens 3 Important NOUCEu8 ccnieticctiacecuaiieienic ame 4 Background Information ccccccccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 5 Straight Through Cables Crossover Cables Other Cable Configurations Usine Yor AGS I T reenn E O T Analysis RESUS nrerin n renews 9 Good Cables Faulty Cables Optional Identified Terminators oeoeennnnnnnnnnnnnneeeenenne 11 Display Cable Making Instructions cc ceeeeeeeeeeees 12 Taking care of your Atlas IT 000oooooonoonnennnnnnnnennnnnnnennne 13 Appendix A lt ACCESSOTIOS aeeie enoe o Eia 14 Appendix B Technical Specifications ceeeeee 15 Appendix C Error Warning Messages cccceeeeeee 16 Appendix D Warranty Information eee 17 Appendix E Disposal Information cece 18 Page 2 Atlas IT User Guide October 2012 Rev 6 Introduction The Atlas IT will quickly analyse your RJ45 network cables sockets and patch panels Summary Features e Automatic identification of cable type such as straight through patch cables crossover cables token ring cables and many more e Cable type can usually be identified even if it is faulty e Fault type identification for all supported cable types such as swapped connections broken connections and shorted lines e Displays the full connection pattern of the cable being analysed e Compatible with optional Identified Terminators allowing multiple cable runs to be uniquely identif
6. different connection patterns that are used for various applications most of which are automatically recognised by the Atlas IT Please refer to the Ethernet Connection Chart in the middle of this booklet for further details Page 6 Atlas IT User Guide Using your Atlas IT The Atlas IT can be used for many types of network installation or simply for testing a length of network cable The diagram shown right illustrates the simplest case the Atlas IT Terminator is connected at one end of a cable and the Atlas IT instrument at the other October 2012 Rev 6 Network Cable Upto 150m 500 feet Terminator Atlas IT The Atlas IT is supplied with two short patch cables to allow for the testing of network cabling that is accessible only by sockets or a patch panel This is illustrated here Ideally the total cable length should not exceed 150 metres 500 feet Longer lengths may be analysed without problem but the overall supported length is dependant on factors such as cable quality connector quality and external interference sources Terminator Wall Socket Atlas IT Patch Lead Network Cable Upto 150m 500 feet Patch Panel Atlas IT Page 7 Atlas IT Patch Lead Atlas IT User Guide October 2012 Rev 6 The Atlas IT can only provide useful information if the cabling being tested is not connected to other active equipment such as computers hubs and routers Only the At
7. etwork cables or sockets Terminator ID namber 22 Connection details follow y The number of the Identified Terminator may not be displayed if there are cable faults or if some of the connections between the Atlas IT and the terminator are missing e g 4 wire economy patch cables Page 11 Atlas IT User Guide October 2012 Rev 6 Display Cable Making Instructions If the Atlas IT is started without a network cable and terminator connected brief instructions on the connections for common network cables are displayed The displayed instructions are only to serve as a reminder of course please seek guidance from a qualified person if you are unsure how to implement this information Atlas Terminator not detected 4 To make Straisht First the unit confirms the connection thru SPO Hubas 4 patterns for the two most common cable Endi 172345678 configurations Straight Through Patch End2 12345678 cables and Crossover cables To make Cross Jeer LFPC FC3 Ps Engi 12345675 End2 261452r 5 4 Line 1 colour Oranse Whi te Line 2 colour Or anise A Line 3 colour Green White lt The colours of all 8 wires are then displayed It is important to note that lines 1 amp 2 3 amp 6 4 amp 5 and 7 amp 8 are twisted pairs Refer to the Ethernet Connection Chart for more cable connection details Page 12 Atlas IT User Guide October 2012 Rev 6 Taking care of your
8. gth electrical environment and installed hardware that the Atlas IT will generate inaccurate readings Please contact us if you have any doubts Page 15 Atlas IT User Guide October 2012 Rev 6 Appendix C Error Warning Messages Atlas Terminator not detected 4 Only lines 1 amp 3 connected Unrecosnised or faulty cable Woltlase Detected Error Code 3 May be connected to FC or Hub The Atlas IT cannot detect the terminator It is possible that the cable has too many broken connections or the terminator itself is damaged It is not possible to display a full connection pattern if only 2 wires are connected between the Atlas IT and the Terminator This will be displayed if the cable being analysed is not similar to any of the types stored in the Atlas IT The connection pattern will still be displayed however The unit is designed for testing non live network cables if excessive voltages are detected or an internal fault has occurred then this message may be displayed This may be displayed if Atlas IT has been connected to a live network connection rather than an Atlas IT Terminator Page 16 Atlas IT User Guide October 2012 Rev 6 Appendix D Warranty Information Peak Satisfaction Guarantee If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with the Peak Atlas IT within 14 days of purchase you may return the unit to your distributor You will receive a refund cover
9. ht Through Server Patch Cable n 2 Ie Printer Typical Use for Straight Through Patch Cables Page 5 Atlas IT User Guide Crossover Cables Another common cable type is the crossover cable The connection pattern for these cables is less intuitive than the straight through type as can be seen here These cables are often used when connecting two computers directly together or for connecting an October 2012 Rev 6 12345678 UDO W Ba emia air rie Ce FF Cee eT TT Pe rau ONDARON YYYYYYYY ONNARAOW C Ethernet enabled printer directly to a computer They can also be used for expanding a hub or switch with another hub or switch E amp E Typical Uses for Crossover Cables Hub Router Crossover 00000 PC Cable n0000 oooo0 d re Server E Printer Crossover Crossover Cable Cable 00000 OOo Hub Router Other Cable Configurations Please note there are actually a number of wiring configurations that can be used to produce a crossover cable The cable connection pattern shown above is the most common However the Atlas IT will recognise all variations There are many
10. ic products More details can be obtained from your national WEEE recycling agency If in doubt you may send your Peak Product to us for safe and environmentally responsible disposal At Peak Electronic Design Ltd we are committed to continual product development and improvement The specifications of our products are therefore subject to change without notice 2001 2012 Peak Electronic Design Limited E amp OE Designed and manufactured in the UK www peakelec co uk Tel 44 0 1298 70012 Fax 44 0 1298 70046 Page 18
11. ically used for 10 Base T Networks and 100 Base T Networks operating at 10Mbps and 100Mbps respectively Many new networks are now being specified to operate at even higher data rates these are sometimes referred to as Cat 5e e for enhanced and Cat 6 networks The cables themselves usually consist of 4 twisted pairs a total of 8 lines The actual connection pattern from one end of the cable to the other end depends on the network type and also the equipment type Often only 2 twisted pairs 4 wires are actually used for data communication for many networks however for universal compatibility all 8 connections are normally wired 12345678 12345678 Straight Through Patch Cables gy M cxangerwte The simplest network cables are ARRP AE Z ang a simply called Patch Cables or 5 gt 5 5 BluelWhite Straight Through Cables These are re i Bronn White normally wired with each of the 8 ste wires connected to the same corresponding contact at each end of ae the cable 1 to 1 2 to 2 and so on SA ee These are generally used for connecting computers to hubs routers or switches or Sig throu simply between a PC and a PC sic Gable Straight Through wall socket which gogo Patch Cable an eventually connects to a Hub Router hub Straig
12. ied and analysed e Supplied with patch cables for easy testing of network sockets and patch panels Displays cable making instructions when not testing cables Supports cable lengths of up to 150m 500ft Terminators are very small ideal for use in tight spaces Clear and user friendly display Auto power on and power off The Atlas IT verifies the continuity pattern between the two ends of a network cable It does not verify that the cable is suitable for the data speeds used on the network Page 3 Atlas IT User Guide October 2012 Rev 6 Important Notice WARNING This instrument must NEVER be connected to cables or equipment that carries voltages that may exceed 80V even for a short period Failure to comply with this warning may result in personal injury damage to the equipment under test damage to the Atlas IT and invalidation of the manufacturer s warranty Additionally the absolute voltage limit of 80V between any pair of wires is stated for a maximum duration of 15 seconds It is strongly advised to avoid testing cables that may carry Power Over Ethernet POE To prevent undesired operation analysis of non live systems is recommended Please also note This instrument and the terminators must NOT be used with connectors other than RJ45 connectors Page 4 Atlas IT User Guide October 2012 Rev 6 Background Information Cat 5 short for Category 5 network cables are typ
13. ing the full purchase price if the unit is returned in perfect condition Peak Warranty The warranty is valid for 24 months from date of purchase This warranty covers the cost of repair or replacement due to defects in materials and or manufacturing faults The warranty does not cover malfunction or defects caused by a Operation outside the scope of the user guide b Damage caused by connection to voice ringer voltages c Damage caused by connection to Power over Ethernet d Unauthorised access or modification of the unit except for battery replacement e Accidental physical damage or abuse f Normal wear and tear The customer s statutory rights are not affected by any of the above All claims must be accompanied by a proof of purchase Page 17 Atlas IT User Guide October 2012 Rev 6 Appendix E Disposal Information WEEE Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Recycling of Electrical and Electronic Products United Kingdom In 2006 the European Union introduced regulations WEEE for the collection and recycling of all waste electrical and electronic equipment It is no longer permissible to simply throw away electrical and electronic equipment Instead these products must enter the recycling process Each individual EU member state has implemented the WEEE regulations into national law in slightly different ways Please follow your national law when you want to dispose of any electrical or electron
14. las IT and the Atlas IT Terminator should be connected to the cabling Please note that some combined Voice and Data installations can carry high ringer voltages The Atlas IT can cope with short durations of 80V but no higher When the distant end of the cabling has been connected to the Atlas IT Terminator and the local end has been connected to the Atlas IT instrument you are ready to perform a test Simply press the on test button The Atlas IT will first perform a short search procedure to determine if it can detect an Atlas IT Terminator When this has been detected it will then proceed to a full analysis of the cable After a few seconds the unit will display the analysis results Results are display a page at a time simply press the scroll off button briefly to proceed to the next page when you re ready Pressing the button repeatedly will eventually get you back to the first page again To turn off the Atlas IT you can hold down the scroll off button or simply wait for it to switch off automatically Page 8 Atlas IT User Guide October 2012 Rev 6 Analysis Results Good Cables If the cable being tested is good the Atlas IT will display a message similar to this ae The first page to be displayed tells you the Sena Hae type of connection configuration for the Facen Cagle cable you re testing in this case a simple 8 wire patch cable straight through The arrow on the bottom right
15. of the display reminds you that more information is available on the next page briefly press scroll off when you re ready The next information to be displayed is the confirmation of the full connection pattern between the terminator Terr and the Atlas IT Atlas Connection details follow 4 Term 12245675 Atlas 127445675 7 Terminator end of the cable are shown together with the corresponding connections on the Atlas IT end of the network cable As can be seen from the display here the connections are verified as being those relating to a normal straight through patch cable The connections between the Atlas The displayed cable type and connection pattern depends on the type of cable being analysed of course as a further example the following would be displayed for a good 8 wire crossover cable Good S Wlire crossover cable Connect ion details Follow 4 Term 127345678 Atlas 36145278 Page 9 Atlas IT User Guide October 2012 Rev 6 Faulty Cables If the cable connection pattern does not match any of the standard cable types in the Adlas IT library the unit will attempt to find the closest match The cable may be faulty for a number of different reasons broken lines shorted lines swapped or incorrectly wired lines All these fault types will be clearly displayed on the Atlas IT Missing connection s FAIL S Wire crossover cable Connection details follow 4 Term 12
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