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- Page 1 WireMaster XR-5 5 Cable Tester www.triplett.com CAUTION: Read, understand and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions in this instruction manual before using this product. 84-851...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
8. Maintenance 9. Accessories 10. Warranty INTRODUCTION Triplett WireMaster XR-5 tests 5 common LAN and Computer cables. It tests installed cables or patch cords with RJ-45, RJ-11, 1394, USB, and BNC connectors. It is intended to test cables with straight through connections..not cables with reversed or transposed connections like some LAN crossover cables or reverse wired telephone cables. - Page 3 SAFETY RULES & WARNINGS WARNING!!! This tester is not intended for use on powered circuits. Attaching this tester to a powered circuit can result in damage to the tester or injury to the user. Read all instructions in this manual before using this tester.
- Page 4 This tester is not for use by children. Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the tester or injury to the user. 2.10 Do not use this tester to make measurements in adverse environments such as rain, snow, fog, or locations with steam, explosive gases or dusts.
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Page 5: Product Features
7.25 x 4.0 x 1.0 inches (L x W x H) Dimensions: 18.4 x 10.2 x 2.5 cm, (L x W x H) (w/ Remote) Weight: 202 grams, 0.445 lbs. (without battery) Battery: 1 standard 9 volt alkaline battery, Triplett Part Number 37-48... -
Page 6: Front Panel
FRONT PANEL & XR-5 DIAGRAM Test Button Main Display RJ-45 Jack RJ-11 Jack 1394 Jack USB Jack BNC Jack... -
Page 7: Operation
The MAIN and REMOTE unit: The WireMaster XR-5 consists of a Main unit and a Remote unit. The Remote unit stores conveniently on the bottom of the Main unit. It can be removed or replaced by sliding it from left to right or right to left respectively. - Page 8 Performing the Test: Once the Remote and Main unit are attached to the ends of the subject cable, as described in 6.3 and 6.4, testing may begin. Simply press and release the Test Button on the Main unit, observe the LED indicators, and note the beeping sound that comes from the Main unit.
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Page 9: Cable Repairs
The Numbered LEDs DO NOT indicate that a GOOD connection exists, only that a connection exists. If the Short or Cross LEDs are lit, there is a fault in the cable. 6.6.5 Connected LED/3 Beeps/Short LED/Numbered LEDs If the Connected LED lights, the Beeper emits 3 beeps, and the Short LED lights, the cable has a fault. - Page 10 OK, or vice versa. The following items list some of the reasons why. 7.6.1 The WireMaster XR-5 says my cable is bad, but my LAN works OK: Installed LAN cables with RJ-45 connectors that have been in service and working OK may test as Open, Shorted, or Crossed.
- Page 11 "crossed over". The XR-5 will test this as a bad cable, but it may work just fine as a Crossover cable. 7.6.2 The WireMaster XR-5 says my cable is good, but it doesn't work on my LAN: Many cable testers like the XR-5 only perform continuity style tests (Open, Short, Crossed, etc.).
- Page 12 First, make sure the telephone line is hooked up and "live" by using a tester like the Triplett Line Bug or Line Bug 2. This simple tester will verify the presence of loop current, and will test the polarity of the line.
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Page 13: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Your Triplett WireMaster XR-5 is a precision test instrument and, when used as described in this manual, should not require maintenance. There are no internal adjustments. Calibration is not required. To clean the outside of the tester, use a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution. -
Page 14: Accessories
ACCESSORIES The Triplett WireMaster XR-5 package contains the following items: WireMaster XR-5 Main Unit WireMaster XR-5 Remote (PN: 3260-R) Female BNC Terminator (PN: 26-940) Male / Male BNC jumper cable (5"), (PN: 26-937) Male / Male RJ-11 jumper cable, 4 wire (PN: 26-938) - Page 15 No representative of Triplett Corporation or any other person is authorized to extend the liability of Triplett Corporation in connection with the sale of its products beyond the terms hereof. Triplett Corporation reserves the right to discontinue models at any time, or change specifications, price or design, without notice and without incurring any obligation.
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