Chapter 6: Operation

Figure 6-7. Press the down arrow button q

after cable is connected.

Follow the instructions. Only an uncoiled cable will give you accurate test results. At this point in the testing, the far end of the cable should not be connected to any device.

NOTE: If the cable is connected to a device, you will be alerted to check the far end of the cable. When ready to proceed, press the down arrow (q TEST).

Error Messages: If there is a problem that stops the test from proceeding, one of the following error messages will be displayed:

CABLE IS ACTIVE: There is an active network port on the far end of the cable. You will need to unplug it to proceed.

CHECK CABLE END: A voltage is present on one or more of the cable pairs, or the Remote Probe is connected to the cable end when it is not needed. You will need to unplug it to proceed.

NO CABLE: There is no cable connected or an inactive port is plugged into the far end of the cable.

NOTE: If errors persist from test to test, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500

or info@blackbox.com.

724-746-5500 blackbox.com

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