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Chapter TS580A-R4CAT5/5e/6 LAN Performance Verifier FCC and IC RFI Statements Page724-746-5500| blackbox.com Normas Oficiales Mexicanas NOM Electrical Safety StatementNOM Statement INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD724-746-5500| blackbox.com NOM StatementPage 10.El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos incluyendo amplificadores que producen calorNOM Statement 724-746-5500| blackbox.comC El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia o Page Trademarks Used in this ManualTrademarks Used in this Manual 724-746-5500| blackbox.comTable of Contents Table of Contents724-746-5500| blackbox.com Page Chapter 1: Specifications1. Specifications 724-746-5500| blackbox.com2. Overview 2.1 Introduction 2.2 FeaturesChapter 2: Overview 724-746-5500| blackbox.com2.3 What’s Included Page 10 724-746-5500| blackbox.comChapter 2: Overview Chapter 2: Overview 2.4 ApplicationsHelp with device installation and PoE 724-746-5500| blackbox.comPage 12 724-746-5500| blackbox.com Chapter 2: Overview2.5 The LPV List of Functions Chapter 2: Overview724-746-5500| blackbox.com Page 14 724-746-5500| blackbox.com Chapter 2: OverviewChapter 3 The 3 Phases of LAN Installation 3. The Three Phases of LAN Installation724-746-5500| blackbox.com Components Chapter 4: Faceplate Description4. Faceplate Description Page 16 724-746-5500| blackbox.comChapter 4: Faceplate Description 724-746-5500| blackbox.comPage Chapter 5: Documenting Test Results 5. Documenting Test ResultsPage 18 724-746-5500| blackbox.com 6. Operation 6.1 Powering On and Backlighting Chapter 6: Operation724-746-5500| blackbox.com Page 20 724-746-5500| blackbox.com 6.2 The Main Unit’s Navigation Button6.3 Main Menu Chapter 6: Operation6.3.1 CAT5/6 UTP Cable Testing Chapter 6: Operation724-746-5500| blackbox.com 6.3.2 CAT5/6 UTP LPV Level Page 22 724-746-5500| blackbox.comChapter 6: Operation Chapter 6: Operation 724-746-5500| blackbox.comFigure 6-7.Press the down arrow button q Page 24 724-746-5500 blackbox.com Chapter 6: OperationFigure 6-9.Testing progress is shown on the screen Chapter 6: Operation724-746-5500| blackbox.com Chapter 6: Operation Page 26 724-746-5500| blackbox.comFigure 6-11.Testing is halted until the Remote Probe is connectedFigure 6-12.Remote probe Chapter 6: Operation724-746-5500| blackbox.com Level 1 is completed and available for reviewPage 28 724-746-5500| blackbox.com Chapter 6: Operation6.3.3 CAT5/6 UTP LPV Level Chapter 6 Operation724-746-5500| blackbox.com Page 30 724-746-5500| blackbox.com Chapter 6: OperationChapter 6: Operation 724-746-5500| blackbox.com1000-Mbpsdevices use all 4 pairs 6.3.4 Reviewing CAT5/6 UTP Test Results Page 32 724-746-5500| blackbox.comChapter 6: Operation 724-746-5500| blackbox.com When ready to proceed, press q REVIEWChapter 6: Operation Figure 6-22.Cable Category is the first screenPage 34 724-746-5500| blackbox.com Chapter 6: OperationChapter 6: Operation 724-746-5500| blackbox.comFigure 6-25.LPV Level 1 Pass/Fail Summary Screen Page 36 724-746-5500| blackbox.com Chapter 6: OperationFigure 6-28.Propagation and skew per pair Chapter 6: Operation724-746-5500| blackbox.com PagePage 38 724-746-5500| blackbox.com Chapter 6: OperationFigure 6-32.If you see this screen again, you are Chapter 6: Operation724-746-5500 blackbox.com reviewing the same data again6.3.5 CAT5/6 Basic Test Page 40 724-746-5500| blackbox.comChapter 6: Operation Figure 6-35.UTP Cable Test Main menu Chapter 6: Operation724-746-5500| blackbox.com Figure 6-36.Press the down arrow buttonPage 42 724-746-5500| blackbox.com Chapter 6: OperationFigure 6-39.LEDs on the remote probe Chapter 6: Operation724-746-5500| blackbox.com Page6.3.6 Coax Testing Page 44 724-746-5500| blackbox.comChapter 6: Operation Chapter 6 Operation 724-746-5500| blackbox.comFigure 6-42.Select COAX CABLE from Main Menu Chapter 6: Operation Page 46 724-746-5500| blackbox.comFigure 6-46.A wire map for a coax cable Main Unit and select coax. The test begins724-746-5500| blackbox.com 6.4 Naming/Saving Test ResultsChapter 6 Operation LPV TEST PORT: For LPV UTP tests onlyPage 48 724-746-5500| blackbox.com Chapter 6: Operation724-746-5500| blackbox.com Naming Your TestsChapter 6: Operation Rotating “letter loop”Page 50 724-746-5500| blackbox.com Chapter 6: Operation6.5 Reviewing/Erasing Printer Memory Chapter 6: Operation724-746-5500| blackbox.com MEMORY from the Main Menu Page 52 724-746-5500| blackbox.comChapter 6: Operation Figure 6-54.Review or erase selection screenFigure 6-55.Review screen Chapter 6: Operation724-746-5500| blackbox.com Figure 6-56.Erase screen6.6 Printing from a PC Page 54 724-746-5500 blackbox.comChapter 6: Operation STEP-BYSTEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING EXCEL Chapter 6: Operation724-746-5500| blackbox.com Page 56 724-746-5500| blackbox.com Chapter 6: OperationChapter 6 Operation 724-746-5500| blackbox.comFigure 6-62.Edit Report screen Figure 6-63.LPV.XLS spreadsheet Page 58 724-746-5500| blackbox.comChapter 6 Operation Typical LPV printoutFigure 6-64.Sample LPV printout Chapter 6: Operation724-746-5500| blackbox.com Page6.7 Network Testing Page 60 724-746-5500| blackbox.comChapter 6: Operation Chapter 6: Operation 6.7.1 Scan One PortNetwork Testing/SCAN ONE PORT 724-746-5500| blackbox.comPage 62 724-746-5500| blackbox.com Chapter 6: OperationChapter 6: Operation Figure 6-72.Signal levels of real live datafrom a 100-Mbpsswitch 724-746-5500| blackbox.comPress the down arrow q key to continue Page 64 724-746-5500| blackbox.comChapter 6: Operation Figure 6-73.Monitor inline screen6.7.2 Monitor Inline Chapter 6: Operation724-746-5500| blackbox.com Figure 6-76.Plug in two ports screen Page 66 724-746-5500| blackbox.comChapter 6: Operation Figure 6-77.Capability screen724-746-5500| blackbox.com 6.7.3 Send BeaconChapter 6: Operation PageFigure 6-80.Scroll down and select Send Beacon Page 68 724-746-5500| blackbox.comChapter 6: Operation Figure 6-81.Port beacon exampleAppendix A: Straight-ThroughCoupler Appendix A. Straight-ThroughCoupler724-746-5500| blackbox.com Appendix B: Ping and TCP/IP Debugging Tools Appendix B. Ping and TCP/IP Debugging ToolsPage 70 724-746-5500| blackbox.com ping Appendix B: Ping and TCP/IP Debugging Tools724-746-5500| blackbox.com EXAMPLE OF USEPage 72 724-746-5500 blackbox.com Appendix B: Ping and TCP/IP Debugging Toolsipconfig Appendix B: Ping and TCP/IP Debugging Tools724-746-5500| blackbox.com Page 74 724-746-5500| blackbox.com Appendix B: Ping and TCP/IP Debugging ToolsAppendix C Examples of UTP Cable Faults Appendix C. Examples of UTP Cable Faults724-746-5500| blackbox.com Figure C-3.Bad cable: near-endshort Page 76 724-746-5500| blackbox.comAppendix C: Examples of UTP Cable Faults Figure C-4.Bad cable: far-endshortAppendix C: Examples of UTP Cable Faults 724-746-5500| blackbox.comFigure C-5.Bad cable: Open Page 78 724-746-5500| blackbox.com Appendix C: Examples of UTP Cable FaultsAppendix D: Making a Correct UTP Cable Appendix D. Making a Correct UTP Cable724-746-5500| blackbox.com Appendix D: Making a Correct UTP Cable Page 80 724-746-5500| blackbox.com• Use good-qualityconnectors and tools Figure D-1NOTES 724-746-5500| blackbox.comPage 82 724-746-5500| blackbox.com NOTESNOTES 724-746-5500| blackbox.comChapter Page 900 724-746-5500| blackbox.comTech support the way it should be Black Box Tech Support: FREE! Live. 24/7