Black Box TS1002A, TS1003A Getting Started Twisted Pair Networks, Charging OMNIScanner’s Battery

CHAPTER 2: Getting Started: Twisted Pair Networks

2.Getting Started: Twisted Pair Networks

2.1Charging OMNIScanner’s Battery

To operate the OMNIScanner and OMNIRemote with battery power, the battery must first be charged. Until the charging cycle is complete, the units can run with the AC adapter plugged in. (See Appendix B, Batteries for more information about the batteries.)

2.2 OMNIScanner’s Project Screen

OMNIScanner’s project screen is designed to allow you to perform all typical work- flow operations. The project, the test specifications, and the cable types are all selectable from the OMNIScanner Project screen.

Press the ON/OFF key to power the unit on and display the project screen with its three user-definable items: Project, Autotest, and Cable.

The first item Project name should be highlighted. Use the down-arrow to move the highlight to the Autotest or Cable field. Press ENTER when a filed is highlighted to change the current Project, Autotest, or Cable. OMNIScanner will auto-sense the Adapter.

Battery and Memory status are graphically indicated by gauges with a display ranging from empty (left-hand side) to full (right-hand side).

Press (Setup) to select Autotests configure Cables, and more.

Press (Measurements) to measure a cable’s performance, using a variety of tests.

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