Microtest TSB-67 - 568A Annex E Getting Started, Charging the Scanner’s Battery, Ready Screen

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Chapter 2: Getting Started

Charging the Scanner’s Battery

In order to operate the Scanner and the 2-Way Injector from battery power, the battery must first be charged. You can run the units from the AC adapter until the charging cycle is complete.

Ready Screen

This screen is displayed after you press the ON/OFF key. Ready! should display in the center of the screen. If not, contact your Microtest distributor for assistance.

The date and time are displayed at the top of the screen. The currently selected Autotest is displayed below the time. The currently selected cable type is displayed on the bottom left of the screen.

Press Cable (F1) to view a list of available cable types, to create a new cable type, or to edit an existing cable type. You can test cables using both modular and BNC connector types.

Press Jack (F4) to toggle the jack selection between twisted-pair (TWP) and Coax.

Scanner Information

To display software, hardware and serial number information, press and hold.

The Software and Hardware Version Numbers are displayed in the right center of the screen. Check the Microtest Web page at http://www.microtest.com/, or the Microtest Bulletin Board System (BBS) at (602) 957-7716 (U.S.) or +44 1293 894031 (Europe) to be sure you are working with the most recent software version.

The Scanner’s Serial Number is displayed in the lower center area of the screen. You may need to provide the Serial Number when having repairs or refurbishments done, or when you call for Technical Support. The Serial Number can also be found on the label on the back of the unit.

The left area of the screen is a contrast indicator for the display. Press the ∇ or  arrow key to increase or decrease the contrast.

Ni-Cd Battery (Scanner and 2-Way Injectors)

Rechargeable Battery Pack

AC Connector

Keypad

The Scanners and the 2-WayInjector+/2-Way Injector are powered by a rechargeable, recyclable Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery pack. Under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery pack into the municipal waste stream. Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal.

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Contents N t a S c a n n e r O d u c t F a m i l y E r G u i d e Introduction Ready Screen Charging the Scanner’s BatteryNi-Cd Battery Scanner and 2-Way Injectors Getting StartedPentaScanner+ is in battery refresh mode Way Injector+/2-Way Injector BatteryNi-Cd Battery Tips Battery Refresh ModeTest Connectors Super Injector+/Super Injector BatteryFail Way Injector+/2-Way Injector LED IndicatorsHigh Voltage Protection PassCircuit Super Injector+/Super Injector LED IndicatorsWhen to Use the Injector ChargingInjector Calibration Using Multiple InjectorsMod 8 Adapter Note Calibration ConnectionsPress the Extended Functions key Connections Basic Link with IDC Block and Modular 8 Jack Basic Link with Modular 8 JacksFull Channel Modular 8 Link Autotest Steps for Running Autotest Selecting the Cable TypeExtended Functions key and select Calibrate Injector Calculating NVP Editing the Cable TypeCustomizing Autotest Editing Autotest InformationEditing the Autotest Name Selecting Tests to Run During Autotest Selecting Pairs for AutotestEditing Test Limits Running AutotestAutotest Results Screen Wire Map Wire Map Test ResultsViewing Autotest Results Length Customizing Length LimitsLength Test Results Measuring Next at Both Ends of the Link Propagation Delay Customizing Delay LimitsPropagation Delay Test Results Near End Crosstalk NextNext Test Results Customizing Next LimitsNext Detail Next GraphAttenuation Customizing Attenuation Limits Attenuation Limits and FrequencyEditing Attenuation Limits Attenuation-to-Crosstalk Ratio ACR Attenuation Test ResultsAttenuation Detail Attenuation GraphISO Class D Customizing ACR LimitsACR Test Results ImpedanceCustomizing Impedance Limits Impedance Test ResultsLoop Resistance Customizing Capacitance Limits Customizing Loop Resistance LimitsLoop Resistance Test Results CapacitanceSaving Autotest Results Capacitance Test ResultsSave Sweep Data Printing Autotest ResultsViewing Autotest Results Summary Sample Autotest Report Editing, Printing & Updating Editing with the Alphanumeric KeypadEditing with the Arrow Keys Memory, then press Print F3 Printing or Downloading Test ResultsUploading Autotest Reports to Windows Terminal Printing TipsProcomm Plus for Windows Problem My printout is garbled. Why? Troubleshooting Printing ProblemsUpdating Scanner Software from the PC Downloading Software UpdatesUpdating the 2-Way Injector+/2-Way Injector Waiting for ReflashOne or more stored Autotest results have been lost Download of Flash image file complete Technical SupportWorld Wide Web Penta -C1Find Cable Faults Microtest Bulletin Board System BBSFaxFacts Short at the Scanner End Wire Map for Both Ends of the LinkCross Wiring Short at the Injector EndGraph F1 Measure Cable PerformanceNext Sweep Attenuation LimitsAttenuation Noise Length/DelayImpulse Noise Analyze LAN Traffic Peak-to-Peak NoiseLAN Traffic Display Autotest Memory Setting Up the Traffic MonitorExtended Functions Extended Functions MenuCalibrating the Injector Autotest SetupEditing Owner/Company Name Setting Up User PreferencesSetting Backlight and Auto Shutoff Times Setting Up UnitsSetting Up the Printer Port Setting the Date and TimeSelecting a Graphics Printer Locating an Office Cable Drop Appendix a SpecificationsDisplaying Injector Information Tracing a CableMeasurement Ports Wire MapUser Interface EnvironmentalLength Near-End Crosstalk NextAttenuation Impulse Noise ImpedanceLoop Resistance CapacitanceLED Displays Rechargeable BatteryPower Control High Voltage Input/ProtectionWay Injector+ Next Measurement Performance Specifications Super Injector+/Super Injector Physical CharacteristicsFeatures Environment Appendix B 150 ohm CablesWorking with 150 Ohm Cables Creating a Cat 5 Test for Token RingSerial Cable DB-9 Female to DB-9 Male Pin-outs Appendix C Cable Pin-outsCable Pin-outs Press Save F1Appendix D Working with Coaxial Cable Length/Delay Test Results Peak-to-Peak Noise Test Results Impulse Noise Test Results