Southwire M550 Instrucciones De Operación página 5

Operation
Testing a Data Cable Terminated with RJ45 Connectors
WARNING:
Never test a cable that is connected to live equipment.
Exposure to voltage can damage the tester.
1. Connect one end the cable under test to the RJ45 port on the tester.
2. Detach the remote from the bottom of the tester.
3. Connect the other end of the cable under test to the RJ45 port on the remote.
4. Momentarily press the TEST button.
5. Interpret the results using the Wiring and Display Examples on page 7.
Detachable
Remote
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Operation
Testing an Installed Data Cable
1. Connect a known good patch cable (included) to the wall port or patch panel of
the cable being tested.
2. Connect the other end of the patch cable to the RJ45 port on the tester.
3. Detach the remote from the bottom of the tester.
4. Connect another known good patch cable (included) to the RJ45 port on the
remote.
5. Connect the other end of the patch cable to the wall port or patch panel at
the other end of the cable being tested.
6. Press the TEST button.
7. Interpret the results of the test using the Wiring Examples for Data Cable
shown on page 7.
Testing Shielded Cable
When testing a shielded cable, the "S" LED will glow continuously if the shield is
connected at both ends of the cable. If the shield is shorted to a wire within the
cable, the "S" LED will flash along with the corresponding LED for the shorted wire.
Debugging Test
The debugging test provides more detail on wiring errors. To activate debug,
press and hold the TEST button for approximately 2 seconds. Each pair will be
tested in sequence. Refer to Debugging Test examples shown on page 8.
Patch Panel
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Remote
Patch Cable
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