MASTECH MS6811 Network Cable Tester - Quick Start Guide
Model: MS6811
SKU: MS6811CBGLO
About MASTECH / MGL International
MASTECH products are part of MGL International. For support or inquiries, please contact the relevant regional office:
- EMEA: MGL EUMAN S.L., Argame Morcín, Asturias, Spain. Tel: +34 985-08-18-70, Email: cs.emea@mgl-intl.com
- USA: MGL AMERICA, INC., Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. Tel: +1 833-533-5899, Email: cs.na@mgl-intl.com
- United Kingdom: MGL GROUP U.K. LIMITED, London, UK. Tel: +34 985-08-18-70, Email: cs.uk@mgl-intl.com
- Mexico & LATAM: MGL LATAM S.A DE CV, Mexico D.F. Tel: +1 833-533-5899, Email: cs.latam@mgl-intl.com
- APAC: MGL APPA Corporation, Taipei, Taiwan. Tel: +886 2-2508-0877, Email: cs.apac@mgl-intl.com
Important Safety Precautions
⚠️ Read carefully before use: Improper usage may cause electric shock and damage the equipment.
- Use appropriate measurement category (CAT), voltage, and amperage rated probes, test leads, and adapters.
- Do not use or store the device in environments with explosive gases, vapors, or under high temperature and humidity.
- Keep fingers behind the physical guard when handling test probes and crocodile clips.
- Examine test leads for insulation deterioration before use. Replace damaged leads with proper functional ones.
- Connect the common test lead before the live test lead, and disconnect the live test lead before the common test lead.
- Before measuring current, ensure the instrument has available fuses and disconnect the power supply to the circuit being tested.
- Remove batteries if the device is not used for an extended period or stored above 45°C to prevent battery leakage and damage.
Specifications
Product: MASTECH MS6811 Network Cable Tester
Supported Cables: Twisted-wire-pair cables (RJ45) including 10Base-T, T568A, T568B, Token Ring.
Shield Integrity Testing: Supported.
Low Battery Indicator: Yes ?
Maximum Measurement Distance: 200 meters
Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty
How to Perform a Cable Test
The MS6811 consists of a main unit and a remote unit. Follow these steps:
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Connect: Connect the remote unit to one end of the network cable and the main unit to the other end.
[Diagram: Main unit and remote unit connected to opposite ends of a network cable.]
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Power On: Turn both the main unit and the remote unit to the 'ON' position.
[Diagram: Switches on both units moved to 'ON'.]
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Initiate Test: Press the 'TEST' button on the main unit.
[Diagram: Finger pressing the 'TEST' button.]
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Interpret Results: Observe the LED indicators on both units to determine the cable status.
- GOOD PAIR: LEDs 4-5 and 7-8 light up green on both units. ✔️
- SHORT: LEDs 1-2 and 3-6 light up red on the main unit, and the 'SHORT' indicator illuminates. ?
- REVERSED: LEDs 1-2 and 3-6 light up in a reversed sequence across the main and remote units.
- MISWIRE: LEDs light up in an incorrect or mixed sequence, indicating a miswiring.
- SPLIT PAIRS: LEDs indicate that pairs are split (e.g., 1-3, 2-6).
- LOW BATTERY: The 'LOW BATTERY' indicator illuminates. ?
