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- Page 1 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 Phone 781-665-1400 Toll Free 1-800-517-8431 Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com LanXPLORER Manual...
- Page 2 IDEAL INDUSTRIES Ltd. The information contained in this document may be reproduced or otherwise used only with prior written approval by IDEAL INDUSTRIES Ltd. IDEAL INDUSTRIES Ltd and the Logo of IDEAL INDUSTRIES Ltd are registered trademarks of IDEAL INDUSTRIES Ltd.
- Page 3 IDEAL INDUSTRIES Ltd standard terms of guarantee The General Terms of Business of the local affiliate of IDEAL INDUSTRIES Ltd. apply. Safety precautions Caution on handling rechargeable batteries (accumulator batteries) All nickel/metal hydride (Ni-MH) rechargeable batteries generate sufficient electrical current to cause injury and/or damage regardless of the charge state indicated.
- Page 4 Notes on use of these operating instructions The following symbols used in these operating instructions indicate that the user should proceed with particular care to prevent injuries to humans, damage to the LanXPLORER or to the system to be tested.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 Your LanXPLORER..............7 1.1. Technical Data ....................7 1.2. Dimensions, Weights, Operating Conditions ............8 1.3. Equipment included Basis version..............9 CHAPTER 2 Instrument description ............10 2.1. LanXPLORER....................10 2.2. Power options ..................... 13 CHAPTER 3 Settings................15 3.1. Principles ....................15 3.2. - Page 6 Table of Contents 7.1. Safety precautions ..................49 7.2. Instructions for cleaning SFP modules and patch cables ........49 CHAPTER 8 LanXPLORER Firmware Update..........50 CHAPTER 9 Spare parts - Socket inserts ..........51 CHAPTER 10 Customer service ..............52 10.1. Technical Support and Service ..............52 10.2.
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Page 7: Chapter 1 Your Lanxplorer
CHAPTER 1 Your LanXPLORER The LanXPLORER can be used to test RJ45 cable routes, networks, connected Ethernet devices and fibre-optic cable used for high speed transmission of data in communications networks. 1.1. Technical Data LanXPLORER LanXPLORER Function LanXPLORER PLUS 3.5” TFT colour, Screen size 3.5”... -
Page 8: Dimensions, Weights, Operating Conditions
Chapter 1 Your LanXPLORER Maintenance of test standards: ANSI/TIA/EIA 568A, 568B Types of cable Wiring in compliance with UTP/SCTP/FTP CAT 3/5e/6 /7 (100 Ω) 1.2. Dimensions, Weights, Operating Conditions Dimensions: (L) 205 mm x (W) 98 mm x (D) 45 mm... -
Page 9: Equipment Included Basis Version
Chapter 1 Your LanXPLORER 1.3. Equipment included Basis version Quantity Description Measuring instrument Active Remote Carrying case STP Patch cables, 30 cm CD with operating instructions Brief instructions AA Alkaline batteries... -
Page 10: Chapter 2 Instrument Description
CHAPTER 2 Instrument description 2.1. LanXPLORER The LanXPLORER guarantees control of the settings and test functions while performing individual tests. 2.1.1. Controls and Interfaces/Connections Figure 1: LanXPLORER - Front view Item Controls Description For switching the LanXPLORER on and off. - Page 11 Chapter 2 Instrument description Figure 2: LanXPLORER – Top and side views Item Interfaces / Connections Description RJ45 1 network interface Terminal for copper cables. Fibre-optic network port Terminal for fibre-optic cables. RJ45 2 diagnostic port Inline interface for copper cables (active devices) USB external memory port Port for connecting USB storage device.
- Page 12 Chapter 2 Instrument description 2.1.2. Image on TFT display The standby screen appears when the LanXPLORER is ready for operation. Item Image Description Indicates mode to which Instrument mode instrument is set. Indicates job in which project Jobname is being processed.
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Page 13: Power Options
The instrument switches off automatically before any negative effects occur for the test results. To preserve your rechargeable batteries, it is possible to set the LanXPLORER to switch off automatically after a certain time with no activity (see settings 3.2.2). - Page 14 Chapter 2 Instrument description 2.2.3. Removing / installing rechargeable batteries When the batteries are removed the LanXPLORER saves the data and settings in the battery- buffered flash ROM. 1. Open the kick stand. 2. Remove the battery cover. CAUTION! The battery pack or battery holder is connected to the LanXPLORER with a cable.
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Page 15: Chapter 3 Settings
CHAPTER 3 Settings 3.1. Principles All instrument settings can be made with the Setup menu on the standby screen. Over the Setup menu it is possible to navigate to any of the submenus to make settings there. 1. Select the menu point Setup. Figure 7: Standby screen 2. - Page 16 Escape. Figure 11: Display Image Description Defines the time after which the LanXPLORER will shut off automatically, if not in Auto Off use. Backlight Defines the time after which the back light dims automatically.
- Page 17 Successful calibration of the screen is confirmed by a check mark. The LanXPLORER restarts automatically after screen calibration.
- Page 18 This menu allows you to export the current LanXPLORER configuration to a USB storage device; load a configuration stored on a USM storage device on the LanXPLORER. NOTE: Data export and data import is accomplished exclusively to/from a USB storage device connected to the LanXPLORER.
- Page 19 1. Select the menu point "About". Figure 14: Instrument information 3.2.7. Language The language can be set with this menu. The following languages can be selected for menu guidance on the LanXPLORER: English German French Spanish 1. Select the menu point "Lang".
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Page 20: Rj45
Chapter 3 Settings 3.2.9. Factory You can set the LanXPLORER back to the factory settings with this menu. All settings are set back to the factory settings. All data is deleted from the memory. CAUTION! The data cannot be restored after deleting with the "Reset" menu. All tests stored previously are deleted irrevocably. -
Page 21: Fibre-Optic Cable
Chapter 3 Settings 3. Save the entry made with Apply. You can exit the menu without saving the changes with Escape. 3.4. Fibre-optic cable The SFP version is indicated in this menu. 1. Select Setup. 2. Select the menu point "Optical". 3.5. - Page 22 Chapter 3 Settings Setting the wiremap This menu allows you to set the type of wiring. 1. Select the menu point "Wiremap". Option Description Cable Type Selection of type of cable. Display Pref Selection of wiring schematic. Xover Allowed Permit cross-over cables. Use Custom Use own NVP value.
- Page 23 Chapter 3 Settings 3.5.2. Autotest The Autotest options can be set in this menu. You can set the tests to be performed by actuating the Autotest button or selecting the "Autotest" menu. 1. Select the menu point "Autotest". 2. Activate or deactivate the option by selecting. An activated option is indicated by a check mark in the box.
- Page 24 VoIP (Voice over IP) This menu allows settings to be made for the quality parameter of the VoIP test. The LanXPLORER compares each call with the set quality parameters and evaluates the call. 1. Select the menu point "VoIP". Option...
- Page 25 Chapter 3 Settings 3. Enter the desired information with the alphanumeric keys. 4. Save the entry made with Apply. You can exit the menu without saving the changes with Escape. T-Route (Trace Route) This menu allows settings to be made for the trace route test. 1.
- Page 26 Chapter 3 Settings This menu allows settings to be made for the PoE test. 1. Select the menu point "PoE". Option Beschreibung PoE: Setup for standard PoE Test Type PoE PLUS: Setup for extended PoE PLUS Measurement Min PoE Power Threashold for minimum PoE Power Min PoE Plus Threashold for minimum PoE PLUS Power...
- Page 27 Chapter 3 Settings Changing a target address 3. Mark the target address to be changed. 4. Select edit. 5. Enter the new parameter with the alphanumeric keys. 6. Save the entry made with Apply. You can exit the menu without saving the changes with Escape.
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Page 28: Vlan
WiFi networks can be created and managed with this menu. 1. Select the menu point "WiFi" to obtain a list of all WiFi networks created on your LanXPLORER. Connect / disconnect with an existing WiFi network 2. Select a WiFi network from the list that you want to use to connect the instrument. - Page 29 Chapter 3 Settings 13. Select the desired option. 14. Select the desired test parameters or enter the desired information with the alphanumeric keys. 15. Save the entry made with Apply. You can exit the menu without saving the changes with Escape. Deleting a WiFi network already present 16.
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Page 30: Chapter 4 Test Summary
CHAPTER 4 Test summary This short chapter gives an overview of the tests which can be run with with your LanXPLORER model in the different connection versions. Inline Test setup Passive Fibre-optic (only Active wiring WiFi wiring cable LanXPLORER- Test... -
Page 31: Chapter 5 Test Setup
5.2. Passive wiring This function allows all cables not under power to be tested. If it is not possible to connect cables directly to the interfaces present on the LanXPLORER, the cable can be connected to the LanXPLORER using an adapter. - Page 32 4. Connect a remote / active Remote to the other end of the cable path. 5. Select Run to start recognition of the cable path. When testing a passive link with remote, the LanXPLORER can recognise pair errors. When testing a passive link with smart remote, the LanXPLORER can recognise pin errors.
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Page 33: Active Wiring
Connect the LanXPLORER between an Ethernet- compatible device and the network for the inline test. During this test the LanXPLORER measures the traffic between the connected device and the network. If PoE is present, PoE-specific parameters can also be measured. -
Page 34: Fibre-Optic Cable
3. Connect the free end of the cable path to the network port for fibre-optic conductors on the LanXPLORER. 4. Select Detect to start recognition of the Ethernet-compatible device. Item Description Transfer rate of connected device. -
Page 35: Wifi
Test setup 5.6. WiFi With this test the LanXPLORER can be connected with all access points and test wireless networks within reception range. To increase the reception range, plug the supplied high sensitivity antenna into the USB port before following the procedure below. An overview the tests available is given in Table CHAPTER 4. -
Page 36: Chapter 6 Test Description And Procedure
Test description and procedure The availability of individual tests depends on the model version and test setup of the LanXPLORER. An overview the the tests available is given in Table CHAPTER 4. 6.1. Test summary This menu shows all tests possible with the current wiring. In addition it shows which tests have already been performed and the associated pass/fail results. - Page 37 2. Set the Autotest options (the Autotest option settings are described in Chapter 3.5.2). 3. Select Run to start the Autotest. 6.2.2. Overall pass/fail result After conclusion of the test series, the LanXPLORER displays an overall pass/fail result as well as the individual pass/fail results. Symbol Overall Autotest results The Autotest is evaluated as passed all total, when all individual tests are passed.
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Page 38: Wiremap Test
6.3.1. Performing Wiremap test 1. Disconnect the cable path to be tested from all network components. 2. Connect the LanXPLORER to one end of the cable path. 3. Connect a remote / active Remote to the other end of the cable path. - Page 39 Test description and procedure Wiremap Read the wiremap from right to left. Item Description Type of cable set Display Preference Wiremap results LanXPLORER Length of pairs Figure 42: Wiremap Lines Total length Remote / Active Remote (indicated by LED display). Examples of errors Pairs or pins with errors are shown in red.
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Page 40: Testing A Passive Route Without Remote / Active Remote
62-164). 6.5. Netmap This test searches a network for hosts. The LanXPLORER uses the test results to complete an overview of all servers and printers present in the connected network. It also output the total number of all devices found. A maximum of 511 hosts can be detected and displayed. -
Page 41: Verify
The name of the file selected for comparison then appears in the menu window at the top right. 3. Select Run to start the comparison test. The LanXPLORER then displays a comparison list for the current Netmap and the saved Netmap. Image... -
Page 42: Ping
This test checks whether a host is accessible via the network and how long the host requires to reply. For this purpose the LanXPLORER sends a preset number of pings to the target address and waits for the reply from the host. -
Page 43: Voice Over Ip (Voip)
This test allows transfer parameters of VoIP devices to be measured. For this purpose the LanXPLORER is switched between the VoIP device and the network in the inline mode and detects incoming calls automatically. From the start of the test, the LanXPLORER writes call sequentially and compares these with the set quality parameters. -
Page 44: Trace Route
Chapter 6 Test description and procedure 2. Further test details are displayed by selecting QOS. Image Description Jitter – Call distortion in ms Delay – Call delay in ms 3. Press Escape to return to the previous screen. 6.9. Trace Route This test allows display of all hops up to arrival at the target address. -
Page 45: Power Over Ethernet (Poe)
(up to stage 4) (e.g. Trend Unipro or Trend Multipro). The LanXPLORER can be set to one of the following types of loops, preset in the instrument: Wireline... -
Page 46: Pc Diagnosis
4. Select Run to start the test. 6.13. PC Diagnosis With this test the LanXPLORER can provide information on the MAC and IP level of the connected PC. Moreover information is output on data transfer (traffic). 1. Select the menu point "PC Diag". -
Page 47: Wifi
Further information on evaluation of the test and statistics is available in our workshops. 6.15. WiFi With this test the LanXPLORER can test wireless networks within reception range. An overview the tests available is given in Table CHAPTER 4. 1. Select the menu "Ports" "WiFi". - Page 48 The information required for setting the network has to be requested from your system administrator. If a Default Accesspoint has been saved in the LanXPLORER, when activated, the device connects to the WiFi function automatically using this Accesspoint. 11. Select Apply in order to take over the settings.
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Page 49: Chapter 7 Wiring Test On Fibre-Optic Conductors And Sfp Modules
CHAPTER 7 Wiring test on fibre-optic conductors and SFP modules 7.1. Safety precautions ATTENTION! Never look directly into the socket of the SFP module, at connector surfaces, open fibre ends or into connectors. The danger exists that light in the non-visible spectrum could be emitted and permanently damage your eyes. -
Page 50: Chapter 8 Lanxplorer Firmware Update
The LanXPLORER firmware can be updated using as USB storage device. NOTE: Before updating the firmware, make a backup of the test data on the LanXPLORER. When updating the firmware, power should be supplied to the LanXPLORER using the charger/power pack or ensure that the rechargeable batteries are fully charged. -
Page 51: Chapter 9 Spare Parts - Socket Inserts
CHAPTER 9 Spare parts - Socket inserts The LanXPLORER provides the possibility of replacing damaged or worn sockets with the RJ45 socket insert set (Ideal 150058). Equipment included Quantity Description Tool Replacement insert Changing the socket insert 1. Switch the LanXPLORER off. -
Page 52: Chapter 10 Customer Service
Before sending in an instrument for service please contact your local representative or one of the IDEAL INDUSTRIES affiliates listed below. If your local representative does not offer service itself, it can help you to send your tester in to an authorised IDEAL INDUSTRIES Ltd service office. - Page 53 Chapter 10 Customer service France IDEAL INDUSTRIES NETWORKS (FRANCE) ZA Burospace Bâtiment 7 Route de Gisy 91570 Bièvres France Tel: +33-1- 69 35 54 70 Fax: +33-1- 60 19 00 48 E-mail: francesales@idealnwd.com China IDEAL Industries China, L.L.C. Unit 911, Tower W1, Oriental Plaza No.
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Page 54: Internet
Chapter 10 Customer service 10.2. Internet IDEAL INDUSTRIES Ltd has set up a website for LAN cable testing products, where you can obtain the latest information on cable testing applications and download firmware upgrades with the aid of your PC and a modem.