Black Box CLM5000 cable network tester
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1. 0 91 m 2 3 digits LSD Coax 22 pf 3500 ft Minimum cable length 1066 m 3 ft 0 91 m 2 3 digits LSD LSD Least significant digit Page 6 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 1 Specifications Table 1 2 Length measurement range DC resistance 0 635 ohms AWG Min ft Length Tolerance 8 10 5 0 0 9999 ft 2 3 LSD 3047 m 12 14 16 4 0 0 9999 ft 2 3 LSD 3047 m 18 20 22 3 0 0 9999 ft 2 3 LSD 3047 m 24 26 28 1 0 0 9999 ft 2 3 LSD 3047 m 30 1 0 0 5879 ft 2 3 LSD 1792 m LSD Least significant digit 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 7 Cable Length Meter 2 Overview 2 1 Introduction The Cable Length Meter for industrial network telco and coax cable not CATx is an easy to use versatile compact handheld unit that measures cable length and generates tone It works on single or two conductor cables for testing and trouble shooting CAUTION Do not attach test leads to energized cables The Cable Length Meter might be damaged 2 2 Features e Measures the distance to an open or the distance to a short e Operates in six modes AWG mm mm2 Telco Network Coax Tone Generator and Ohms e Measures one or two pair conductor lengths in feet or meters e Includes an audible indicator for shorted wires Has a large LCD that s easy to read in sunlight e Measures wires 8 to 30 AWG 3 264 mm 8 366 mm to2. 0 255m 0 051 mm Provides copper CU or Aluminum AL wire measurements e Protects voltages up to 120 VAC e Features 12 preset wire gauge settings e Choose from 12 user programmable wire gauge settings e Provides four selectable tones e Requires a 9 volt battery not included e Enables auto shutdown e Supports resistance from 0 to 635 ohms e Measures opens capacitance from 0 to 0 82 uf approximately 5K feet e Features milliohm resolution e CE certified Page 8 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 2 Overview 2 3 What s Included e 1 Cable Length Meter e 1 double banana to BNC BNC F to F jack 2 test leads e 2 clips e 1 carrying pouch 2 4 Hardware Description Figure 2 1 illustrates the Cable Length Meter 6 Heavy Duty Test Leads 7 Mode Select 1 Large LCD Display E utton 2 Test Lead Calibration Button 8 Copper Aluminum Distance Button 3 Up Button 9 Down Button 4 Power Button 10 Set Wire 5 Pair Single Length Button Conductor Button Figure 2 1 Cable Length Meter 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 9 Cable Length Meter 3 General Functions 3 1 PWR Key and Auto Power Off Press the PWR key to turn the unit on and off If no keys have been pressed the Cable Length Meter powers off automatically after 10 minutes The timer resets every time you press a key In Tone mode the unit will automatically power off after 1 hour 3 2 Mode Key The Cable
3. 2 3 What s Included us su4e een 9 2 4 Hardware Description 9 3 General Functions 210 3 1 PWR Key and Auto Power Off sa 10 3 2 Mode Kaya kennen 10 ER A 10 3A LED Display ico erronea 11 4 Using the Cable Length Meter en ATAWG Mode ricino ern APA erstes 4 3 Coax Network and Telco Modes a 4 4 Tome Mode unica lied 4 5 Calibrating the Test Lead eenee 5 Installing the Battery 6 Troubleshooting idad 6 1 Calling Black BOX visionaria nasales 22 6 2 Shipping and Packaging 22 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 5 Cable Length Meter 1 Specifications Cable Types Single or dual conductor 8 30 AWG network coax and telco Temperature Tolerance Operating 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C Storage 14 to 140 F 10 to 60 C Humidity 10 to 90 noncondensing Power 1 9 V alkaline battery Standby 2 5 years Cable Testing 20 hours into 60 ohm load smaller resistance loads will result in shorter battery life High Voltage Protection 120 VAC maximum Size 1 3 H x 3 W x 6 D 3 3 x 7 6 x 15 2 cm Weight 11 5 oz 326 g Table 1 1 Length measurement range opens maximum 0 082 pF capacitance Wire Type Typical Length ft m Tolerance Capacitance per foot Telecom 17 5 pf 0 4500 ft Minimum cable 1371 m length 3 ft 0 91 m 2 3 digits LSD Network wire 15 pf 5000 ft Minimum cable length 1524 m 3 ft
4. pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos poniendo particular atenci n a los contactos y recept culos donde salen del aparato El equipo el ctrico debe ser limpiado nicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante En caso de existir una antena externa deber ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia El cable de corriente deber ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilaci n Servicio por personal calificado deber ser provisto cuando A El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido da ado u B Objectos han ca do o l quido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato o C El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia o D El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempe o o E El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido da ada 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 3 Cable Length Meter Trademarks Used in This Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies Inc Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners Page 4 724 746 5500 blackbox com Table of Contents Chapter 1 Specifications 2 OVEIVIEW ccsictek iavoeceed se saaistas Er are ehe re erh A een 8 2 2 Features gt
5. within 10 to 40 pf per feet range other wise meter will indicate OL Table 4 3 Opens shorts factory default values Mode Capacitance Opens Ohms per Feet AWG Shorts Coax 22 0 pf 0 0663 ohms NA Network 15 0 pf 0 0273 ohms 24 AWG Telco 17 5 pf 0 0273 ohms 24 AWG Figure 4 5 BNC to F connection for measuring coax 4 4 Tone Mode To generate a tone on the cable wire select Tone Mode see Figure 4 6 The Cable Length Meter has four unique tones Use the UP DOWN keys to scroll through the four tones The tones generated match audio frequencies used with tone tracers probes The signal generated on a pair is nominal 5 volts peak to peak across the pair The unit will power down automatically after 1 hour Available tones include 1 High tone 1 KHz 2 Low tone 704 Hz 3 Warble tones low tone for 160 ms followed by 115 ms of high tone Page 18 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 4 Using the Cable Length Meter 4 Warble tones low tone for 365 ms followed by 65 ms of high tone D I Figure 4 6 Tone Mode screen 4 5 Calibrating the Test Lead Hold down the LEAD CAL key until the unit displays CAL The unit will display CAL for a few seconds then display Shrt Lead N Short the leads as illustrated Figure 4 7 Once connected properly to the bus wire press the LEAD CAL key again The unit will beep and display OPEN LEAD Disconnect the leads from the short With the test leads
6. 746 5500 blackbox com Page 13 Cable Length Meter 4 2 Pair SGL Key The Cable Length Meter can measure single or two conductor wires Press the PAIR SGL key to toggle between single or two conductor For single conductor measurement the unit is connected at both ends of the wire conductor For two conductor measurements the unit is connected one end of the wire and the other end of the pair is shorted wire length total resistance 2 SETLEN Key AWG Mode Example The Set Length function allows the user to change factory default ohms per feet coefficients values based on a sample length of wire Press the SET LEN key to tog gle between the AWG Mode screen Figure 4 1 and the Set Length Mode screen Figure 4 2 below In Set Length mode the unit measures the sample wire s resis tance Press the UP DOWN keys to adjust the wire length from 100 to 200 feet 31 3 to 62 5 m The smaller digits display ohms per feet based on the sample wire Press and hold the SET LEN key down for a few seconds to store the new coeffi cients and override factory default values Figure 4 2 Set Length Mode screen Example The factory default for 12 AWG copper is 0017 ohms feet 1 Using the MODE key select AWG mode 2 Using the UP DOWN keys set the AWG to 12 Page 14 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 4 Using the Cable Length Meter 3 Press the SET LEN LEN Length key and the Set Length screen Figure 4 2 appears In this mode u
7. December 2009 lt gt BLACK BOX CLM5000 NETWORK SERVICES Use to measure cable length and generate tone on industrial telco and coax cable not Works on single or two conducto Compact handheld unit Customer Order toll free in the U S Call 877 877 BBOX outside U S call Support 724 746 5500 FREE technical support 24 hours a day 7 days a Information week Call 724 746 5500 or fax 724 746 0746 Mailing address Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 e Web site www blackbox com E mail info blackbox com FCC and IC RFI Statements FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio communication It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference Changes or modifications not expressly appr
8. Length Meter operates in eight modes Press the Mode key to cycle through the various modes e AWG mm mm mode measures cable length in AVG mm mm feet meters copper aluminum e Coax mode measures cable length distance to opens or distance to short e Telco mode measures cable length distance to opens or distance to short e Network measures cable length distance to opens or distance to short e Ohm measures resistance from 0 to 635 ohms e Tone generates four different tones 3 3 AL CU Units Key The AL CU key functions in two ways Function 1 Press the AL CU Units key to select wire alloy type copper CU or aluminum AL When selected the AL or CU icon will light in the lower right corner of the display Function 2 Hold the AL CU Units key down for approximately 1 5 seconds The unit will toggle between Feet or Meters When selected the FT or M icon will light in the center right hand side of the screen Page 10 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 3 General Functions 3 4 LCD Display Icons Table 3 1 describes the icons that appear on the LCD display Icon Table 3 1 LCD display icons Description Coax mode Telco mode Network mode Tone mode lol Ad Two conductor icon AWG mm mm mode One conductor icon AWG mm mm mode Short symbol indicates the presence of a short between two conductors An audible tone is also generated Coax
9. Telco and Network mode N Unit detects voltage on the line Battery low icon The Cable Length Meter mon itors the battery status continuously when it is powered on When the battery low icon is acti vated the unit has approximately 15 minutes of battery life Replace the battery as soon as pos sible If the 15 minute period is exceeded then cable testing results will become unreliable 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 11 Cable Length Meter 4 Using the Cable Length Meter 4 1 AWG Mode This mode allows length measurements from 8 to 30 AWG 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 and 30 AWG Use the UP DOWN keys to scroll through the various wire gauges Select from copper or aluminum type wires and meters or feet Figure 4 1 shows a typical AWG Mode screen Figure 4 1 AWG Mode screen Page 12 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 4 Using the Cable Length Meter Table 4 1 AWG mm mm cross reference data AWG Diameter mm Area mm 8 3 264 8 37 9 2 906 6 63 10 2 588 5 26 11 2 305 4 17 12 2 053 3 31 13 1 828 2 62 14 1 628 2 08 15 1 450 1 65 16 1 291 1 31 17 1 150 1 04 18 1 024 0 823 19 0 912 0 653 20 0 812 0 518 21 0 723 0 410 22 0 644 0 326 23 0 573 0 258 24 0 511 0 205 25 0 455 0 162 26 0 405 0 129 27 0 361 0 102 28 0 321 0 081 29 0 286 0 064 30 0 255 0 051 724
10. bo s tano mojado o cerca de una alberca etc 6 El aparato el ctrico debe ser usado nicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante 7 El aparato el ctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo s lo como sea recomendado por el fabricante 8 Servicio El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo el ctrico m s all a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operaci n Todo otro servicio deber ser referido a personal de servicio calificado 9 El aparato el ctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posici n no interfiera su uso La colocaci n del aparato el ctrico sobre una cama sof alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilaci n no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilaci n 10 El equipo el ctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores registros de calor estufas u otros aparatos incluyendo amplificadores que producen calor 11 El aparato el ctrico deber ser connectado a una fuente de poder s lo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operaci n o como se indique en el aparato Page 2 724 746 5500 blackbox com 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 NOM Statement Precauci n debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarizaci n del equipo no sea eliminada Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean
11. hen the line is open or by measuring resistance when the line is shorted When measur ing opens use the UP DOWN keys to adjust the capacitance coefficient 10 to 40 pf per feet to calculate the cable length The Cable Length Meter supports three user adjustable length coefficients one for each type of cable Coax Network and Telco It stores these coefficients in memory even when the unit is powered off Short Resistance coefficients are stored in memory see Table 4 2 for factory default values These values can be changed by running the Set Length Function The Set Length function allows the user to change factory default values ohms per feet coefficients based on a sample known length of wire Press the SET LEN key to toggle between Normal Measuring screen Figure 4 3 and Set Length Mode screen Figure 4 4 In Set Length mode line shorted the unit will measure the resistance of the sample wire Adjust the length of the sample wire using the UP DOWN keys in the range of 100 to 200 feet The smaller digits display the ohms per feet based on the sample wire Press and hold the SET LEN key down for a few seconds to store the new coefficients Figure 4 3 Normal Network Measuring screen Page 16 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 4 Using the Cable Length Meter Example The factory default for Network wire is 0273 ohms per feet Press the MODE key to select Network mode Press the SET LEN LEN Length key and a new screen
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13. open press the LEAD CAL button The unit will be beep and go into its normal operation mode This completes the calibration procedure This procedure must be done correctly for good measuring results w 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 19 Cable Length Meter Test Clips 8 14 AWG Bus Wire Test Clips Figure 4 7 Wire under test NOTE Make sure the wire surface is clean and the clips are making good contact For best results use solid wire 8 to 14 AWG Make sure clips are as close together as possible Page 20 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 5 Installing the Battery 5 Installing the Battery Batteries are not included Use only an alkaline 9 volt battery When installing a new battery disconnect any test cables connected to the Cable Length Meter See Figure 5 1 1 Using a 2 Phillips screwdriver unscrew the battery cover screw and remove the battery cover on the back of the unit 2 Remove the old battery from the battery compartment and detach the battery cap 3 Connect a new alkaline 9 volt battery to the battery cap 4 Slide the battery into the cavity 5 Close the battery cover and replace the screw Do not overtighten Battery cover screw Battery cover Cable Length Meter back view Figure 5 1 Battery installation 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 21 Cable Length Meter 6 Troubleshooting 6 1 Calling Black Box If yo
14. oved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de classe A prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radio lectrique publi par Industrie Canada x WEEE Directive Compliance RoHS This product complies with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive 2 002 96 EC It should not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste and should be collected separately and disposed of according to your national regulations 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 1 Cable Length Meter Normas Oficiales Mexicanas NOM Electrical Safety Statement INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1 Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser le das antes de que el aparato el ctrico sea operado 2 Las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser guardadas para referencia futura 3 Todas las advertencias en el aparato el ctrico y en sus instrucciones de operaci n deben ser respetadas 4 Todas las instrucciones de operaci n y uso deben ser seguidas 5 El aparato el ctrico no deber ser usado cerca del agua por ejemplo cerca de la tina de ba o lava
15. se the UP DWN keys to adjust the larger digits to match the length of the sample wire 100 200 ft range If the sample wire is 150 feet and its resistance is equal to 0 315 ohms the smaller digits on the left hand side of the screen will display 0 0021 ohms ft 150 feet 0 315 ohms 0 0021 ohms ft 4 To store the new value press the SET LEN key for approximately 1 5 seconds The unit generates a confirmation beep The new 12 AWG length coefficient of 0 0021 ohms feet will be stored in memory in place of the factory default of 0 0017 ohms feet NOTE Restoring Factory Default Values To restore factory coefficients back to their original values hold the UP DOWN keys and the Power key down at the same time when powering down the unit Any previous values stored by the user will be dele ed from memory Table 4 2 lists the factory default values Table 4 2 Factory default values ohms feet AWG Aluminum Copper 8 0 00103 0 00063 10 0 00164 0 0011 12 0 00261 0 0017 14 0 00414 0 0025 16 0 00659 0 00455 18 0 0105 0 0061 20 0 0167 0 00945 22 0 0265 0 0168 24 0 0421 0 0273 26 0 067 0 0436 28 0 106 0 0637 30 0 169 0 108 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 15 Cable Length Meter 4 3 Coax Network and Telco Modes Coax Network and Telco modes detect the distance to opens and the distance to shorts The Cable Length Meter determines the length by measuring line capacitance w
16. u determine that your Cable Length Meter is malfunctioning do not attempt to alter or repair the unit It contains no user serviceable parts Contact Black Box Technical Support at 724 746 5500 Before you do make a record of the history of the problem We will be able to provide more efficient and accurate assistance if you have a complete description including e the nature and duration of the problem e when the problem occurs e the components involved in the problem e any particular application that when used appears to create the problem or make it worse 6 2 Shipping and Packaging If you need to transport or ship your Cable Length Meter e Package it carefully We recommend that you use the original container e If you are returning the unit make sure you include everything you received with it Before you ship for return or repair contact Black Box to get a Return Authorization RA number Page 22 724 746 5500 blackbox com NOTES 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 23 NOTES Page 24 724 746 5500 blackbox com NOTES 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 25 Black Box Tech Support FREE Live 24 7 r Great tech support is just 20 seconds away at 724 746 5500 or blackbox com amp BLACK BOX About Black Box Black Box Network Services is your source for more than 118 000 networking and infrastructure products You ll find everything from cabinets and racks and power and surge protecti
17. will pop up see Figure 4 4 In this mode use the UP DOWN keys to adjust the larger digits to match the length of the sample wire 100 200 feet range If the sample wire is 150 feet and its resistance is equal to 315 ohms the smaller digits on the left hand side of the screen will display 002 1mQ To store the new value press the SET LEN key for approximately 1 5 seconds The unit will generate a confirmation beep The unit stores the new network length coefficient of 0021Q per feet in memory Dx Figure 4 4 Set Length Mode screen NOTE Restoring Factory Default Values To restore ohms per feet factory coeffi cients back to their original values hold the Power and UP DOWN keys down at the same time while powering down the unit Any previously stored values will be overwritten by the factory default values NOTE To obtain symmetrical test results for Shorts and Opens measurements the Cable Length Meter must have the correct capacitance per feet coef fiecient and resistance per feet coefficient of the wire under test 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 17 Cable Length Meter Changing Opens Capacitance Coefficient Using Set Length To change capacitance coefficients follow the steps above cable wire must be open based on the sample wire 100 to 200 feet The Cable Length Meter measures the total capacitance of the cable and displays the value in the lower left hand corner of the LCD the cable must be
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