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The Netherlands 5/94 Table of Contents Title Introduction ..................................................................................................................... Safety Information .......................................................................................................... Getting Acquainted ......................................................................................................... Display, Switches, and Connections.......................................................................... Audible Signal (Beeper)............................................................................................. Low Battery Indication ............................................................................................... Battery Save Mode .................................................................................................... Cable ID Unit ............................................................................................................. Selecting the Display Language ................................................................................ Preparing the Test Tool for Use ..................................................................................... Selecting a Cable Type.............................................................................................. Calibrating the Test Tool to the Cable ....................................................................... Making Tests and Measurements .................................................................................. Testing Cables ........................................................................................................... Measuring Cable Length............................................................................................ Checking the Wire Map .................................................................................................. Setup Selections............................................................................................................. Page 1 2 3 3 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 7 9 9 15 16 19 i 620 Users Manual Maintenance.................................................................................................................... General....................................................................................................................... Replacing Batteries .................................................................................................... When Something Goes Wrong................................................................................... Performing a Self-Test ............................................................................................... Verifying Proper Operation......................................................................................... Returning the Test Tool for Repair ............................................................................. Parts and Accessories................................................................................................ Specifications .................................................................................................................. 20 20 20 20 22 22 22 23 24 ii List of Tables Table 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Title International Electrical Symbols............................................................................................. Features................................................................................................................................. Predefined Cable List ............................................................................................................ Active Pin Connections.......................................................................................................... Twisted Pair Tests ................................................................................................................. Test Failures (without Cable ID Unit)..................................................................................... Test Failures (with Cable ID Unit).......................................................................................... Wire Map Failures (using Cable ID Unit) ............................................................................... Basic Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................... Parts and Accessories ........................................................................................................... Cable Test Characteristics..................................................................................................... Coax Cable Characteristics ................................................................................................... Page 2 3 6 9 10 12 14 18 21 23 26 27 iii 620 Users Manual iv List of Figures Figure 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Title Cable Meter System .............................................................................................................. Rotary Switch......................................................................................................................... Connections ........................................................................................................................... Testing for Shorts .................................................................................................................. Battery Compartment............................................................................................................. Page 3 4 4 13 20 v 620 Users Manual vi 620 CableMeter Introduction The Fluke 620 LAN CableMeterTM (hereafter the test tool) is a battery operated, handheld instrument that identifies cable failures, measures length, and checks the wiring of cables used for DeviceNetTM, ControlNetTM, and Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) systems. The test tool is designed around a "Test as You Go" philosophy. This reduces the time necessary to install and service LAN cables by allowing ONE PERSON to detect most cable failures from only one end of the cable. The test tool tests for incorrect pairing (split pairs), miswires, shorted and open wires on all twisted pair cables, as well as shorts on coaxial cables. The test tool comes with the following: 1 620 Softcase 1 RJ45-RJ45 Straight-Through Patch Cable (EIA/TIA 4 Pair Cat5) 1 RJ45-RJ45 Female Coupler 1 User Manual 1 Cable Identifier #1 1 Quick Reference Card 1 Warranty Registration Card Caution To reduce wear on the test tool connector, leave the patch cable connected to the test tool and use the patch cable to connect to the cable under test. Plugging a 4 or 6 position plug into the test tool's UTP/FTP jack can cause permanent damage to the jack pins. 1 620 Users Manual Safety Information The international electrical symbols used on the instrument or in this manual are described in Table 1. Table 1. International Electrical Symbols Warning or Caution: Risk of damage or destruction to equipment or software. See explanations in the manual. Equipment is protected by double insulation or reinforced insulation to protect the user against electric shock. Do not connect this terminal to public communications networks, such as telephone systems. Conforms to relevant European Union Directives. · Never connect the test tool to any telephony inputs, systems, or equipment, including ISDN. Doing so is a misapplication of this product, which can result in damage to the instrument and create a potential shock hazard to the user. Never connect the test tool to active LAN inputs, systems, or equipment. Doing so is a misapplication of this product, which can result in damage to the instrument and create a potential shock hazard to the user. Always turn on the test tool before connecting it to a cable. Turning the test tool on activates the tool's input protection circuitry. When servicing the test tool, use only specified replacement parts. Do not use the test tool if it is damaged. Protection may be impaired. Do not use the test tool if it is damaged. Inspect the test tool before use. · · · Warning To avoid possible fire, electric shock, personal injury, or damage to the test tool. · To avoid false test results, replace the batteries as soon as "LOW BATTERY" appears in the display. · · 2 CableMeter Getting Acquainted · Never operate portable transmitting devices during a cable test. Doing so might cause erroneous test results. Table 2. Features ITEM FUNCTION LCD A 2-line by 16-character LCD display. When there is more information than can be displayed on two lines, and up arrow, down arrow, or bidirectional arrow appears in the left side of the display. Press the corresponding C or D key to display the additional information. E Enters a selection into the test tool and moves to the next setup selection. Causes current cable selection to be displayed and a new measurement cycle initiated when not in Setup Mode. B Turns the display backlight on or off. Backlighting turns off automatically after 70 seconds. Getting Acquainted Display, Switches, and Connections A 620 LAN CABLEMETER 1 B SETUP ENTER 2 C D abm01f.eps 5 4 3 DC Scrolls through a selection of choices or multiple displays Figure 1. Cable Meter System E A Provides access to cable selection, c ...