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Chapter TS580A-R4CAT5/5e/6 LAN Performance Verifier FCC and IC RFI Statements Page724-746-5500| blackbox.com Electrical Safety Statement NOM StatementNormas Oficiales Mexicanas NOM INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDADNOM Statement Page724-746-5500| blackbox.com 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 Trademarks Used in this Manual Trademarks Used in this ManualPage 724-746-5500| blackbox.comTable of Contents Table of Contents724-746-5500| blackbox.com Chapter 1: Specifications 1. SpecificationsPage 724-746-5500| blackbox.com2.2 Features Chapter 2: Overview2. Overview 2.1 Introduction 724-746-5500| blackbox.com2.3 What’s Included Page 10 724-746-5500| blackbox.comChapter 2: Overview 2.4 Applications Help with device installation and PoEChapter 2: Overview 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 Chapter 4: Faceplate Description 4. Faceplate DescriptionComponents 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 6.2 The Main Unit’s Navigation Button 6.3 Main MenuPage 20 724-746-5500| blackbox.com 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 Page 26 724-746-5500| blackbox.com Figure 6-11.Testing is haltedChapter 6: Operation until the Remote Probe is connectedChapter 6: Operation 724-746-5500| blackbox.comFigure 6-12.Remote probe 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 When ready to proceed, press q REVIEW Chapter 6: Operation724-746-5500| blackbox.com 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: OperationChapter 6: Operation 724-746-5500| blackbox.comFigure 6-28.Propagation and skew per pair PagePage 38 724-746-5500| blackbox.com Chapter 6: OperationChapter 6: Operation 724-746-5500 blackbox.comFigure 6-32.If you see this screen again, you are reviewing the same data again6.3.5 CAT5/6 Basic Test Page 40 724-746-5500| blackbox.comChapter 6: Operation Chapter 6: Operation 724-746-5500| blackbox.comFigure 6-35.UTP Cable Test Main menu Figure 6-36.Press the down arrow buttonPage 42 724-746-5500| blackbox.com Chapter 6: OperationChapter 6: Operation 724-746-5500| blackbox.comFigure 6-39.LEDs on the remote probe 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 Page 46 724-746-5500| blackbox.com Figure 6-46.A wire map for a coax cableChapter 6: Operation Main Unit and select coax. The test begins6.4 Naming/Saving Test Results Chapter 6 Operation724-746-5500| blackbox.com LPV TEST PORT: For LPV UTP tests onlyPage 48 724-746-5500| blackbox.com Chapter 6: OperationNaming Your Tests Chapter 6: Operation724-746-5500| blackbox.com 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 Page 52 724-746-5500| blackbox.com Chapter 6: OperationMEMORY from the Main Menu Figure 6-54.Review or erase selection screenChapter 6: Operation 724-746-5500| blackbox.comFigure 6-55.Review screen 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 Page 58 724-746-5500| blackbox.com Chapter 6 OperationFigure 6-63.LPV.XLS spreadsheet Typical LPV printoutChapter 6: Operation 724-746-5500| blackbox.comFigure 6-64.Sample LPV printout Page6.7 Network Testing Page 60 724-746-5500| blackbox.comChapter 6: Operation 6.7.1 Scan One Port Network Testing/SCAN ONE PORTChapter 6: Operation 724-746-5500| blackbox.comPage 62 724-746-5500| blackbox.com Chapter 6: OperationFigure 6-72.Signal levels of real live data from a 100-MbpsswitchChapter 6: Operation 724-746-5500| blackbox.comPage 64 724-746-5500| blackbox.com Chapter 6: OperationPress the down arrow q key to continue Figure 6-73.Monitor inline screen6.7.2 Monitor Inline Chapter 6: Operation724-746-5500| blackbox.com Page 66 724-746-5500| blackbox.com Chapter 6: OperationFigure 6-76.Plug in two ports screen Figure 6-77.Capability screen6.7.3 Send Beacon Chapter 6: Operation724-746-5500| blackbox.com PagePage 68 724-746-5500| blackbox.com Chapter 6: OperationFigure 6-80.Scroll down and select Send Beacon 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 Appendix B: Ping and TCP/IP Debugging Tools 724-746-5500| blackbox.comping 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 Page 76 724-746-5500| blackbox.com Appendix C: Examples of UTP Cable FaultsFigure C-3.Bad cable: near-endshort 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 Page 80 724-746-5500| blackbox.com • Use good-qualityconnectors and toolsAppendix D: Making a Correct UTP Cable Figure D-1NOTES 724-746-5500| blackbox.comPage 82 724-746-5500| blackbox.com NOTESNOTES 724-746-5500| blackbox.comPage 900 724-746-5500| blackbox.com Tech support the way it should beChapter Black Box Tech Support: FREE! Live. 24/7