Testboy TB 29 Network Cable Tester Instruction Manual

: June 3, 2024
: Testboy

Table of Contents

Testboy TB 29 Network Cable Tester
Information
- Safety information
Intended use
Function
Legend for the instrument
Operating
- Operating
Technical data
References
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Testboy TB 29 Network Cable Tester

Testboy-TB-29-Network-Cable-Tester-PRODUCT

Information

Safety information

General safety information

WARNING
Unauthorised modification and/or changes to the instrument are not permit-ted for reasons of safety and approval (CE). In order to ensure safe and re-liable operation of the instrument, you must always comply with the safety information, warnings and the information contained in the section “Intended use”.

WARNING
Observe the following information before using the instrument:

Avoid operating the instrument near to electric welding equipment, in- duction heaters or other electromagnetic fields.
Do not expose the instrument to high temperatures for a long period of time.
Avoid dusty and humid environments.
Measuring/testing instruments and their accessories are not toys and
When working in commercial facilities, comply at all times with the acci- dent prevention regulations for electrical systems and equipment as es-tablished by the employer’s liability insurance association.

Intended use

The instrument is only intended for use in the applications described in the operating manual. Any other usage is forbidden and can result in accidents or destruction of the in-strument. Any such usage will result in the immediate voiding of all guarantee and war-ranty claims on the part of the operator against the manufacturer.

Information
Remove the batteries if the instrument is not in use for a long period of time; this will protect the instrument against damage. We shall not accept any liability for damage to property or injury to persons resulting from improper handling or non-compliance with the safety infor-mation. Any warranty claim will be voided in such cases. An exclamation mark in a triangle indicates safety information in the operating manual. Read the entire manual before commissioning. This instrument is CE-approved and thus fulfils the required directives. All rights reserved to alter specifications without prior notice 2020 © Testboy GmbH, Germany.

Disclaimer
The warranty claim will be voided in cases of damage caused by failure to comply with the specifications of the manual! We shall not accept any liability for the resulting damage! Testboy does not accept responsibility for damage resulting from

Failure to comply with the specifications of the operating manual
Changes to the product which have not been approved by Testboy
Spare parts which have not been manufactured or approved by Testboy
The effect of alcohol, narcotics and medicine

Correctness of the operating manual
This operating manual has been compiled with considerable care and attention. No guarantee is given that the data, figures and drawings are complete or correct. Subject to changes, printing mistakes and errors.

Disposal
Dear Testboy customer, purchasing our product gives you the option of returning the in-strument to suitable collection points for waste electrical equipment at the end of its lifespan. The WEEE directive regulates the return and recycling of electrical appli-ances. Manufacturers of electrical appliances are obliged to take back and recycle all electrical appliances free of charge. Electrical appliances may no longer be disposed of through conventional waste disposal chan-nels. Electrical appliances must be recycled and disposed of separately. All equipment subject to this directive is marked with this logo.

Disposal of used batteries
As an end user, you are legally obliged (battery law) to return all used batteries; disposal in the domestic waste is prohibited! Batteries containing contaminant material are marked with this symbol in-dicating that they must not be disposed of in the domestic waste. The abbreviations used for the decisive heavy metals are: Cd = cadmium, Hg = mercury, Pb = lead. You can return your used batteries free of charge to municipal collection points or anywhere where batteries are sold!

Certificate of quality
All quality-related activities and processes performed by Testboy GmbH are subject to continual monitoring within the framework of a Quality Management System. Testboy GmbH confirms that the testing equipment and instruments used during the calibration process are subject to a continual monitoring process.

Declaration of conformity
The product conforms to the most recent directives. For further information go to www.testboy.de

Function

Thank you for purchasing the Testboy® TB 29. The test instrument is suitable as a network-enabled line tester for determining the wire se-quence. Displays in various sections show how the wires are assigned. The instrument also has additional interfaces for testing as many lines as possible. They include: the BNC jack for testing coaxial cables and the RJ11 jack for testing phone cables, for instance.

WARNING
Do not attach any live conductors!

Legend for the instrument

Transmitter

RJ11 jack
RJ45 jack
BNC jack
1394 jack
USB jack
LC display
ON/OFF button
Light ON key
Light OFF key
TEST key

Receiver

BNC jack
1394 jack
RJ45 jack
RJ11 jack
USB jack

Operating

Switching on:
Switch on the instrument with the On/Off button. Keep the button pressed until a beep is heard and the display comes on.

Self-test:
A self-test can be carried out with the enclosed line. For this, attach the RJ45 line to the RJ45 jack of the transmitter and to the RJ45 jack of the receiver. Then switch on the in-strument and start a test by pressing the “TEST” button. The following image shows that the instrument is ready to use

Assignment:
To check the assignment of a line, attach the line to be tested at the transmitter and at the matching jack at the receiver. Pressing the “TEST” button indicates the assignment on the display. Correct wiring should reveal the same result as in the previous self-test.

IMPORTANT : Wire “9” is the shield in a network cable test. If there is no shield-ing, then “UTP” is indicated on the display and no Wire “9” is shown. If shielding is present, then “STP” is readable and Wire “9” should appear on the display.

Operating

The following appears when there is a short-cut between two wires (e.g. Wires 3 and 4):

The following is shown, for instances, if individual wires are interchanged:

In this example Wires “3” and “6” have been interchanged. Presentation is such when, for instance, wires are completely missing or interrupted:

It is clear from this example that the transmitter has not received any feedback signal from the receiver for Wires “3” and “6“. Probable is either an inadequate contact or a ca-ble breakage. These faults can, of course, also arise together. In such an instance, the display could indicate the following:

Battery replacement/Batter status indication
A flat battery is indicated by a battery symbol on the display.

Battery replacement:
Use the opening tab to open the battery compartment lid. Insert a Typ5 9 V block battery and attach to the battery terminal. Close the battery compartment.

Do not dispose of the batteries in the domestic waste. There will be a collection point near you!