ULINKS LINKLAN Portable LAN Network Cable Verifier Toot User Manual

ULINKS LINKLAN Portable LAN Network Cable Verifier Toot User Manual

1 Introduction

The instrument has been designed in accordance with safety regulations related to electronic measuring instruments. For your safety and to avoid damaging the instrument, please follow the procedures described in this manual and read with particular attention all notes preceded by the symbol. Before and during the implementation of the measures, strictly follow these guidelines:

• Do not make measurements in humid environments.
• Do not carry out measurements in the presence of gases or explosive materials, combustible or in dusty environments.
• Avoid contact with the circuit under consideration if no measures are being taken.
• Avoid contact with exposed metal parts, with unused measuring terminals, circuits, etc.
• Do not take any measurements if there are anomalies in the instrument such as deformation, breakage, spillage of substances, lack of display views, etc.

2 Safety precaution

⚠ Attention Pay special attention to the following conditions when measuring

• Please read this user manual carefully before use
• To avoid reading incorrect data, immediately replace the battery when the ” ” symbol appears on the LCD..
• Any instruction preceded by the symbol must be scrupulously observed in order to avoid accidents or damage
• Check that the batteries have been inserted correctly.
• This product must be used exclusively by qualified personnel and able to apply the right safety precautions.
• Do not carry out any measures under conditions outside the limits specified in this manual

2.1 During use

Read carefully the following recommendations and precautions of use:

• Do not use the instrument if damaged
• Do not use the outdoor instrument
• Do not carry out measures under environmental conditions outside those indicated in § 6.
• Do not expose the instrument to splashes of water

2.2 After use

• Turn off the instrument after use
• If the instrument is not used for a long time, remove the batteries

2.3 Powering the instrument

The instrument is powered by 6×1.5V alkaline AAA IEC LR03 batteries included in the package. If the instrument display shows the ” ” symbol of the low battery, stop the measurements and replace the batteries. Never replace the batteries while the instrument is connected to the system.

3 Features

3.1 Description of the instrument

3.2 Display description

1. Graphic display for displaying error situations
2. Display with measurement indication Length and status of cable pairs
3. Indication of low battery.
4. SET Symbol.
5. Test Symbols Passed, Error, Split
6. Remote Drive ID Identifier

3.3 Description of function keys ON/OFF button

Press the key to turn the instrument on or off.

Indicator keys
The indicator keys are used for programming instrument parameters and selecting cable pairs in length measurement ← →

L/W key
Use the key to:

• Switch between mapping test (WIREMAP) and length measurement (LENGTH)
• Set the unit of the length measure to
• Define cable length calibration operations

SET/UNIT button
Press the SET/UNIT button to select the current remote unit in case of tests with multiple remote units. Press and hold the SET/UNIT button for 3s in order to enter/exit the setting section of the instrument’s internal parameters and navigate within it.

Key
Press the key to enable a measurement test and to confirm parameter values in the instrument schedule.

4 Operating instructions

Self-off function

Display backlight

Cable type settings

1. Turn on the instrument by pressing the

2. Press and hold the SET/UNIT button for 3s.

3. Press the indicator keys ← or → until displayed as shown in the figure

4. Press the SET/UNIT button. Parameter “0” flashes to display. this parameter allows you to select one of the numeric configurations from 0 to 9 saved by the user based on the type and whether the cable length is calibrated

5. Press the indicator key ← or →  to select the value from options 0 ÷ 9

6. Press the SET/UNIT button to switch to selecting the cable type. The “CA5” parameter flashes on display

7. Press the indicator key ← or →  to select the cable type from the options: CA5 (CAT5), CA6 (CAT6)

8. Press the SET/UNIT button to switch to selecting the cable type with RJ45 connector. The “StP” parameter flashes on display

9. Press the indicator key ← or →  to select possible options: StP (shielded STP cable) or UtP (unshielded UTP cable)

10. Press the key main view to save all settings and return to the

Setting up cable length units

1. Press the turn button on. The instrument will display:
   

2. Press the SET/UNIT button to select the unit of measurement “Mt” (meters) or “Ft” (feet)..

3. Press the key main view to save the settings and return to the

Verify cable mapping with RJ4 connector
The test verifies the mapping of LAN cables, in CAT5 or CAT6, of type UTP or STP with RJ45 connector by detecting any cabling errors. Operate as follows:

1. Turn on the instrument by pressing the button

2. Select the category (CAT5 or CAT6) of the test cable

3. Select the type (UTP, STP) of the test cable

4. Connect the test cable ends to the instrument input RJ45 connector and the #1 remote unit, or, if necessary, use the supplied patch cables as shown below:

5. Press the key . The instrument tests in accordance with the cable side set, providing the message “PASS” for correct testing or the symbol ” ⚠ ” in addition to flashing pairs in case of error on wiring

6. Press the button to display the length of the cable.

⚠ Attention

• The connection of the remote unit is necessary for the correct execution of the test
• Connect the instrument only on cables inactive (not in voltage). Links to active data networks can damage the instrument

Mapping test results

Attention

• The instrument identifies the SPLIT error by flashing the affected
  pairs and showing the “SPLIT” symbol to the display

• Split error condition is detected by the instrument only in the absence
  of other error conditions and for cable length of at least 5m (15ft)

Split pairs error description
Inside the mains cables the eight conductors are twisted (twisted) two to two thus forming four pairs: 1-2, 3-6, 4-5, 7-8 and this ensures the performance declared by the manufacturer. The SPLIT PAIRS error condition is the exchange of two conductors belonging to different pairs in both positions of the testable. Pin matching is maintained, but physically the cables of the two pairs are crossed. The two pairs thus crossed affect each other making it difficult, if not impossible, to exchange data at high frequency/speed.

Testing using multiple remote drives
The instrument allows mapping tests to also be performed on multiple cables with RJ45 connector using other (max. 4) optional remote units.

1. Turn on the instrument by pressing the key
2. Select the category (CAT5, CAT6) of test cables
3. Select the type (UTP, STP) of cables with rj45 connector on trial
4. Connect the end of one of the test cables (ex:#3) to the instrument input RJ45 connectors and the corresponding remote unit (ex:#3)using patch cables as shown in the figure:
5. Press the SET/UNIT button to select the current remote drive (ex: #3)
6. Press the button to test the test on the cable under consideration
7. Disconnect the instrument, connect it to another cable, and repeat operations from point 5

Cable length measurement
The instrument measures the length of cables with UTP/STP RJ45 connectors. Do the following:

1. Turn on the instrument by pressing the

2. Enter the programming menu and select the numeric marker (values 0 through 9) to which the cable length type and eventual calibration are associated

3. Connect the end of the test cable to the input RJ45 connector

4. Connect the other end of the test cable to the RJ45 connector of the remote unit #1

5. Press the button measurement function to select the cable length
   

6. Press the button to perform the length measurement for the “1-2” pair for RJ45 cables

7. press the indicator key ← or →  to view and length measure the remaining “3-6”, “4-5”, and “7-8” pairs of the RJ45 cable under consideration

Cable length calibration
To obtain accurate measurements you can calibrate the instrument on the specific cable used. To calibrate, connect the reference cable (known a priori in length) directly to the instrument without the patch cables and follow these steps:

1. Turn on the instrument by pressing the

2. Press and hold the SET/UNIT button for 3s and move with the
   indicator to the display shown

3. Press. The following view is shown:

4. Press SET/UNIT to select the 0-9 marker and again SET/UNIT to set the length 10 ÷ 250 (unit m) or 30 ÷ 750 (ft unit). The value flashes to display. Use the indicator keys or respectively to decrement ← or → increment the value,

5. Press the key to save all settings and return to the main view. Return in the view to display YES

6. Perform the measurement. The values will be considered by the instrument as a reference for that specific length measure.

5 Maintenance

Battery replacement

⚠ Warning If the “ ” symbol appears on the LCD, immediately replace the battery

1. Turn off the instrument and remove the cable from the input terminal.
2. Lift the lectern, press on the battery compartment cover tab to open it
3. Remove batteries and insert new batteries of the same type while respecting the indicated polarities
4. Close the battery compartment cover
5. Do not disperse the batteries used in the environment. Use the appropriate containers for disposal

Cleaning the instrument
For cleaning the instrument use a soft, dry cloth. Never use damp cloths, solvents, water, etc.

End of life
Attention: this symbol indicates that the equipment and its accessories must be subject to separate collection and proper disposal

6 Technical specifications

Specifications

(1) The Split pair test requires a cable length of at least 5m (15ft)

Accessories
Supplied accessories

• Remote drive
• RJ45, CAT5, STP patch cable,
• Batteries (not inserted)
• User manual

Optional accessories

• Set of 3 RJ45 remote units #2, #3, #4 + 3 patch cables

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