Microtest TSB-67 - 568A Annex E instruction

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A Guide to Using the Microtest PentaScanner Product Family to install, mange and troubleshoot Category 5 and ISO Class C/D Cabling Systems

The PentaScanner Product Family verifies installed links against Category 5 (TSB-67 and 568A Annex E) and ISO Class C/D requirements.

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Microtest TSB-67 - 568A Annex E manual 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

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 Ni-Cd Battery Scanner and 2-Way Injectors Charging the Scanner’s BatteryGetting Started Ready Screen Ni-Cd Battery Tips Way Injector+/2-Way Injector BatteryBattery Refresh Mode PentaScanner+ is in battery refresh mode Test Connectors Super Injector+/Super Injector Battery High Voltage Protection Way Injector+/2-Way Injector LED IndicatorsPass Fail When to Use the Injector Super Injector+/Super Injector LED IndicatorsCharging Circuit Injector Calibration Using Multiple Injectors Calibration Connections Mod 8 Adapter NotePress the Extended Functions key Connections Basic Link with IDC Block and Modular 8 Jack Basic Link with Modular 8 Jacks Full Channel Modular 8 Link Autotest Selecting the Cable Type Steps for Running AutotestExtended Functions key and select Calibrate Injector Calculating NVP Editing the Cable Type Editing Autotest Information Customizing AutotestEditing the Autotest Name Selecting Tests to Run During Autotest Selecting Pairs for Autotest Running Autotest Editing Test LimitsAutotest Results Screen Wire Map Test Results Wire MapViewing Autotest Results Customizing Length Limits LengthLength Test Results Propagation Delay Test Results Propagation Delay Customizing Delay LimitsNear End Crosstalk Next Measuring Next at Both Ends of the Link Next Test Results Customizing Next Limits Next Graph Next DetailAttenuation Attenuation Limits and Frequency Customizing Attenuation LimitsEditing Attenuation Limits Attenuation Detail Attenuation Test ResultsAttenuation Graph Attenuation-to-Crosstalk Ratio ACR ACR Test Results Customizing ACR LimitsImpedance ISO Class D Impedance Test Results Customizing Impedance LimitsLoop Resistance Loop Resistance Test Results Customizing Loop Resistance LimitsCapacitance Customizing Capacitance Limits Saving Autotest Results Capacitance Test Results Printing Autotest Results Save Sweep DataViewing Autotest Results Summary Sample Autotest Report Editing with the Alphanumeric Keypad Editing, Printing & UpdatingEditing with the Arrow Keys Memory, then press Print F3 Printing or Downloading Test Results Uploading Autotest Reports to Windows Terminal Printing Tips Procomm Plus for Windows Problem My printout is garbled. Why? Troubleshooting Printing Problems Updating Scanner Software from the PC Downloading Software Updates Waiting for Reflash Updating the 2-Way Injector+/2-Way InjectorOne or more stored Autotest results have been lost World Wide Web Technical SupportPenta -C1 Download of Flash image file complete Microtest Bulletin Board System BBS Find Cable FaultsFaxFacts Cross Wiring Wire Map for Both Ends of the LinkShort at the Injector End Short at the Scanner End Graph F1 Measure Cable Performance Attenuation Limits Next SweepAttenuation Noise Length/Delay Impulse Noise Peak-to-Peak Noise Analyze LAN TrafficLAN Traffic Display Extended Functions Setting Up the Traffic MonitorExtended Functions Menu Autotest Memory Calibrating the Injector Autotest Setup Setting Backlight and Auto Shutoff Times Setting Up User PreferencesSetting Up Units Editing Owner/Company Name Setting the Date and Time Setting Up the Printer PortSelecting a Graphics Printer Displaying Injector Information Appendix a SpecificationsTracing a Cable Locating an Office Cable Drop User Interface Wire MapEnvironmental Measurement Ports Near-End Crosstalk Next LengthAttenuation Loop Resistance ImpedanceCapacitance Impulse Noise Power Control Rechargeable BatteryHigh Voltage Input/Protection LED Displays Super Injector+/Super Injector Physical Characteristics Way Injector+ Next Measurement Performance SpecificationsFeatures Working with 150 Ohm Cables Appendix B 150 ohm CablesCreating a Cat 5 Test for Token Ring Environment Cable Pin-outs Appendix C Cable Pin-outsPress Save F1 Serial Cable DB-9 Female to DB-9 Male Pin-outs Appendix D Working with Coaxial Cable Length/Delay Test Results Peak-to-Peak Noise Test Results Impulse Noise Test Results