Black Box BRTS-100 manual Introduction, Overview, How to Use This Manual

CHAPTER 2: Introduction

2. Introduction

2.1 Overview

The BRTS-100 ISDN Test Set is a portable, hand-held, communication-line tester that helps you troubleshoot and verify ISDN S/T interface lines (see Figure 2-1). The Test Set supports a variety of comprehensive tests designed to help telephone and ISDN craft technicians isolate line problems.

2.2 How to Use This Manual

This manual is written for the user who wants a quick guide for troubleshooting—and for the more technical user who wants to understand how the unit operates.

The novice user should read chapters one through three inclusively. The more advanced user can skip chapter three and read chapter four instead. Refer to the appendix at the end of this user’s guide for maintenance information, including how to change the 9-volt battery.

The manual is divided into the following sections:

1.Specifications

2.Introduction — Contains an overview of this manual and provides a brief description of the Test Set’s features.

3.Operation — Describes how the unit operates, including the controls and indicators. This chapter also contains suggested test configurations.

4.Test Procedures — Explains various product applications and some suggested step-by-step troubleshooting guides.

5.Technical Reference — Provides an in-depth discussion of Test Set components and how the Test Set performs a variety of tests.

Appendix — Maintenance — Includes how to replace the 9- VDC battery and the 8-pin jack.

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