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Introduction and Safety Information

According to the European WEEE Directive, electrical and electronic equipment must not be disposed of with household waste. Its components must be recycled or disposed of separately. Otherwise, polluting and hazardous substances can contaminate our environment.

As a consumer, you are legally obliged to return electrical and electronic equipment to the manufacturer, seller, or public collection points free of charge at the end of its service life. Details are determined by domestic law. The symbol on the product, in the operating instructions, or on the packaging indicates these conditions. By separating, recycling, and disposing of waste devices in this manner, you make an important contribution to environmental protection.

1.0 Safety Instructions

• Always place the device on a stable and flat surface. The device may be damaged if dropped.
• Do not place the device in direct sunlight or in areas with high temperatures. Doing so may damage the device or shorten its average service life.
• Do not place the device near any heat sources, such as radiators or other heat-generating devices.
• Do not expose the device to rain, water, humidity, or high moisture. Do not place the device in the bathroom or near a kitchen sink. Avoid direct contact with water.
• Do not attempt to open the device.

Product Overview

2.0 Introduction

The LAN test device allows easy identification of the correct pin assignment for 10Base-T, 10Base-2, RJ45/RJ11 modular cables, as well as 258A, TIA-568A/568B, and Token Ring cables by comparing the outgoing cable end with the receiving cable end. With the remote test device, you can test cables connected elsewhere, for example, to wall outlets or patch panels. It allows for simple identification of cabling.

2.1 Features

• Test correct pin configuration for 10Base-T, 10Base-2 Ethernet cables, modular RJ45/RJ11 cables, 258A, TIA 568A/568B, and Token Ring cables, etc.
• Read cable status and perform basic checks for cable continuity, open circuits, and miswiring.
• Remotely test cables via the remote control kit on a wall plate or patch panel.
• Check grounding.
• Perform automatic or manual scanning.
• Operate with a 9-volt battery (not included).

2.2 Package Contents

• 1x Main unit
• 1x Remote control unit
• 1x PoE test device
• 2x BNC adapter cables
• 1x BNC socket/socket adapter
• 3x RJ45 to RJ11 adapters
• 1x User manual
• 1x Hard case

2.3 Product Profile

Main Unit

• 1. RJ-45 socket
• 2. RJ-45 socket
• 3. LED indicator for power side (socket 1)
• 4. LED indicator for receiving side (socket 2)
• 5. Power switch

Remote Unit

• 6. LED switch for scan mode
• 7. Test switch for manual scan
• 8. RJ-45 socket
• 9. LED indicator for receiving side (socket 2)
• 10. Grounding LED for receiving side
• 11. Battery compartment (9V)

Diagram showing various network cable pinout standards, including Ethernet (10Base-T), Token Ring, AT&T 258A, EIA/TIA-568A, EIA/TIA-568B, USOC 8, USOC 4, USOC 6, and BNC Plug, illustrating the pin assignments for each.

Operation

3.1 Loopback Test

10Base-T Cable Test

1. Connect one end of the cable to the RJ45 socket marked '.A.' on the main unit and the other end to the remaining RJ45 socket.
2. Slide the power switch. If the Auto/Manual switch is set to automatic mode, the top row of LEDs will start scanning one by one, or the LED on pin 1 will light up if the Auto/Manual switch is set to manual mode.

Information: Ensure sufficient battery power. If the battery does not provide enough power, the LEDs will be dim or will not light up, and the test result will be incorrect.

3. Select automatic scan mode or manual scan mode by pressing the Auto/Manual switch.
4. In this case, the corresponding LED indicators of another LED sequence will light up simultaneously.
5. Read the result indicated by the LED indicators. This result shows the status of the pin configuration of the tested cable. If you cannot read the result on the first pass of the LED scan, you can read it sequentially with the test switch until you can read the result.

Modular Cable Test

Follow the 10Base-T cable test procedures. However, the LED indicator must be read correctly.

10Base-2 Cable Test

1. Connect the two included BNC adapter cables to the two RJ45 sockets, and then connect the two ends of the tested cable to the BNC adapter cables.
2. For other procedures, you can refer to the 10Base-T cable test in steps 1.2 to 1.5.

Explanation for 10Base-2:

1) The center pin of the BNC should be displayed on LED 1, and the BNC shielding should be displayed on LED 2.

2) Since the 10Base-2 cable only has two conductors, it is recommended to read the LED scan result in manual mode.

3.2 Remote Test

1. Connect one end of the tested cable to the RJ45 socket marked '.A.' on the main unit, and the other end to the RJ45 receiving socket of the remote unit. If the tested cable is already plugged into a patch panel or wall plate, you can use an adapter cable to resolve the issue of the plug being male or female.

Diagrams show the setup for a remote cable test: one depicts a 'Connection area' with a patch panel, and another shows a 'Wall plate' with a network outlet.

2. If you are performing the test alone, set the Auto/Manual switch to automatic mode.
3. Read the test result from the remote unit's LED indicators.

Explanation: The LED indicators on the remote unit are scanned in sequence corresponding to the main unit's power side.

Test Results

The following describes the LED indicator patterns for different test results:

• 1. Continuity: LED indicators 1-8 and G light up sequentially. Indicates that Pin 2 is continuous.
• 2. Open: LED indicators 1-8 and G light up sequentially, but one LED is missing. Indicates that Pin 2 is open.
• 3. Short Circuit: LED indicators 1-8 and G light up sequentially, but two LEDs are lit simultaneously. Indicates that Pin 2 and Pin 3 are short-circuited.
• 4. Miswiring: LED indicators 1-8 and G light up sequentially, but in a different order or with specific LEDs out of sequence. Indicates that Pin 3 and Pin 6 are miswired.

Warnings and Specifications

5.0 Warnings

• This test device is not designed for use on live circuits. Connecting this test device to a live circuit may damage the test device or cause injury to the user.
• If you will not be using the test device for a long time, remove the battery from the battery compartment.

The device is marked with the CE symbol, indicating compliance with 014/30/EU Electromagnetic compatibility (as amended).

5.0 Technical Specifications

The PoE test applies to devices according to IEEE 802.3af and IEEE 802.3at (PoE Plus) standards.

• Operating voltage: 24V AC/DC, 60V AC/DC
• Operating current: <10mA
• Isolation voltage: >1500VAC

PoE Test Alternatives:

• Alternative A: End-Span connection, Pins 1,2,3,6 Power.
• Alternative B: Mid-Span connection, Pins 4,5,7,8 Power.

Assmann Electronic GmbH declares that the Declaration of Conformity is part of the scope of delivery. If the Declaration of Conformity is not included, it can be requested by mail from the manufacturer's address below.

Website: www.assmann.com

Assmann Electronic GmbH
Auf dem Schüffel 3
58513 Lüdenscheid
Germany