Black Box TS580A-R4 User manual

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BL A C K B O X®

Digitally certify cables and devices

in Gigabit Etthernet networks.

CAT5/5e/6 LAN Performance Veriﬁer

TS580A-R4

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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 approved 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 présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits

radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils

numériques de classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le

brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.

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NOM Statement

Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM)

Electrical Safety Statement

INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD

1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán

ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.

2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser

guardadas para referencia futura.

3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus

instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas.

4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser

seguidas.

5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—

por ejemplo, cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano

mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc.

6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con

carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el

fabricante.

7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al

techo sólo como sea recomendado por el fabricante.

8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al

equipo eléctrico más allá a lo descrito en las instrucciones

de operación. Todo otro servicio deberá ser referido a

personal de servicio calificado.

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NOM Statement

9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su

posición no interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato

eléctrico sobre una cama, sofá, alfombra o superficie

similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe colocar

en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los

orificios de ventilación.

10. El equipo eléctrico 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 eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente

de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de

operación, o como se indique en el aparato.

12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra

fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.

13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal

manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos

colocados sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular

atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del

aparato.

14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de

acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante.

15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser

localizada lejos de las lineas de energia.

16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando

el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.

17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos

liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios

de ventilación.

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NOM Statement

18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto

cuando:

A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u

B: Objectos han caído o líquido 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 desempeño; o

E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.

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Trademarks Used in this Manual

Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered

trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc.

Microsoft, Excel, Windows, and MS-DOS are registered

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

UNIX is a registered trademark of X/Open Company Ltd.

Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are

acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.

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Table of Contents

1. Specifications .....................................................................8

2. Overview ..........................................................................9

2.1 Introduction...............................................................9

2.2 Features .....................................................................9

2.3 What’s Included ......................................................10

2.4 Applications............................................................. 11

2.5 The LPV List of Functions...........................................13

3. The Three Phases of LAN Installation ..............................15

4. Faceplate Description .......................................................16

5. Documenting Test Results................................................18

6. Operation ........................................................................ 19

6.1 Powering On and Backlighting................................19

6.2 The Main Unit’s Navigation Button.........................20

6.3 Main Menu..............................................................20

6.3.1 CAT5/6 UTP Cable Testing............................21

6.3.2 CAT5/6 UTP LPV Level 1...............................22

6.3.3 CAT5/6 UTP LPV Level 2...............................29

6.3.4 Reviewing CAT5/6 UTP Test Results.............32

6.3.5 CAT5/6 Basic Test.........................................40

6.3.6 Coax Testing .................................................44

6.4 Naming/Saving Test Results ....................................47

6.5 Reviewing/Erasing Printer Memory......................... 51

6.6 Printing from a PC...................................................54

6.7 Network Testing ......................................................60

6.7.1 Scan One Port................................................ 61

6.7.2 Monitor Inline................................................64

6.7.3 Send Beacon................................................. 67

Appendix A. Straight-through Cable Coupler.......................69

Appendix B. Ping and TCP/IP Debugging Tools....................70

Appendix C. Examples of UTP Cable Faults..........................75

Appendix D. Making a Correct UTP Cable ...........................79

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Chapter 1: Specifications

1. Specifications

Power — (2) 9-V batteries (one for test unit and one for probe)

Size — Test unit: 6"H x 3.125"W x 1.5"D (15.2 x 7.9 x 3.8 cm);

Probe: 1.5"H x 1.5"W x 8"L (3.8 x 3.8 x 20.3 cm)

Weight — Kit: 2.05 lb. (0.93 kg);

Test Unit: 0.5 lb. (0.23 kg);

Probe: 0.25 lb. (0.11 kg)

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Chapter 2: Overview

2. Overview

2.1 Introduction

Over half of all network problems are caused by faulty cables.

And with network speeds increasing exponentially, the need for

affordable, sophisticated test equipment is more apparent than

ever before.

With the CAT5/5e/6 LAN Performance Verifier, you can check

your network cabling and devices to ensure they work at the

speeds promised by their manufacturers. Ideal for IT managers

and technicians responsible for cabling and network hardware,

the CAT5/5e/6 LAN Performance Verifier enables you to quickly

spot slow cables, bad connectors, incorrect wiring, improper

lengths, and low signal levels from hubs, switches, PCs, and

other LAN hardware. It digitally certifies cables and devices in

Gigabit Ethernet networks.

You can also decode your network devices’ capabilities and

signal levels, and even place the tester in-line between any two

devices to determine the negotiated speed. Or perform single-

side tests without powering down devices or unplugging cables.

2.2 Features

• Verify that cables and LAN hardware perform at their

advertised speeds.

• High-speed TDR provides nanosecond-accurate results.

• Locates opens, shorts, and splits, and pinpoints the exact

distance to the fault or split.

• Stores up to 250 test results you can download to your PC via

the USB port.

• Includes a toner/probe to locate wires in crowded wiring

closets.

• Tests 10-, 100-, and 1000-Mbps devices for data signal levels.

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Chapter 2: Overview

• Enables you to test in-line between two devices to determine

the autonegotiated speed.

• Sophisticated algorithm converts test results into easy-to-read

graphs that clearly show the cable’s speed capability

(CAT3/5/5e/6).

• Transfer the test results from up to 250 stored tests to your

PC’s Excel®spreadsheet via the USB port.

2.3 What’s Included

• (1) tester

• (1) tuner/probe

• (2) CAT5e cables

• (1) RJ-45 to coax adapter

• (1) USB cable

• (1) results tablet

• “Passed” stickers

• (2) 9-volt batteries

• (1) software CD

• (1) case

• This user’s manual

CAUTION: When connecting, the LAN Performance Verifier

has two RJ-45 jacks (“LEFT,” “RIGHT”). The LEFT

jack is for testing cables (the jack is not protected

from voltages).

The RIGHT jack is for testing switches (it is

protected from PoE voltage).

Protect the LPV from telephone and Power over

Ethernet (PoE) voltages by using the "RIGHT"

socket when connecting to these devices and

when toning.

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