Contents Contents Introduction ............... 1 Verifying Package Contents........1 Safety Information............. 2 Operating Precautions ..........4 Chapter 1 Overview Product Overview ........7 Features ............9 Names and Functions of Parts ....10 Chapter 2 Testing Preparations Installing the Batteries ....... 13 Turning the Power On and Off ....
Page 3
Changing Displayed Measurement Units.. 36 Switching the Beeper On and Off....37 Initializing Settings ........38 Chapter 5 Specifications Model 3665-20 LAN CABLE HiTESTER... 39 5.1.1 Basic Specifications....... 39 5.1.2 General Specifications....41 5.1.3 Functions Specifications ....42 Model 9690 TERMINATOR....... 43...
Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing the HIOKI “Model 3665-20 LAN CABLE HiTESTER.” To obtain maximum performance from the instrument, please read this manual first, and keep it handy for future reference. The Model 9690, 9690-01, 9690-02, 9690-03 will be referred to as the “Model 9690”...
Safety Information Safety Information This instrument is designed to comply with IEC 61010 Safety Standards, and has been thoroughly tested for safety prior to ship- ment. However, mishandling during use could result in injury or death, as well as damage to the instrument. Be certain that you understand the instructions and precau- tions in the manual before use.
Page 6
Safety Information The following symbols in this manual indicate the relative impor- tance of cautions and warnings. Indicates that incorrect operation presents a significant hazard that could result in serious injury or death to the user. Indicates that incorrect operation presents a possibility of injury to the user or damage to the instrument.
Preliminary Checks Before using the instrument the first time, verify that it operates normally to ensure that the no damage occurred during storage or shipping. If you find any damage, contact your dealer or Hioki representative. Instrument Operating Environment Operating temperature and humidity:...
Page 8
Operating Precautions Handling the Instrument • To avoid damage to the instrument, protect it from physical shock when transporting and han- dling. Be especially careful to avoid physical shock from dropping. • To avoid damage to the instrument, do not remove the instrument's case.
Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 Product Overview The Hioki 3665-20 LAN CABLE HiTESTER is a hand-held cable tester that provides easy operations to test wiremap, measure cable length and identify twisted-pair cables. It is useful for veri- fying connections after installing connectors on cables. Optional terminators are available to facilitate easy identification of multi- ple cables.
Page 10
1.1 Product Overview Testing cable connections after installing connectors Checking wiremaps (p.19). Troubleshoot cables in working networks When an open- or short-circuit fault is present in a cable, the HiTester displays the distance along the cable from it to the fault. So when a problem occurs in a working network, the HiTester determines whether the problem is caused by an open- or short- circuit in the cable, and its location (p.29).
1.2 Features 1.2 Features Simple Operation Test cable wiremap, measure length and identify connec- tions with a simple procedure: just connect the ends to the HiTester and a terminator, and press the key. TEST Compact Size The compact HiTester can be carried as a hand tool and operated with one hand.
1.3 Names and Functions of Parts 1.3 Names and Functions of Parts Top Panel Cable Connection Terminal (RJ-45) Front Panel (Magnified View) Display (LCD) TEST Key Start cable testing (Hold for one second) SET Key Displays the Set- tings screen HELP /...
Page 13
1.3 Names and Functions of Parts Display Display Example of Correct Wiring Battery Indicator (normally off) Number Wiring Condition Cable Length Display Example of Faulty Wiring Number Wiring Condition Cable 索引 Length To view wiremap details, or when you want to know the meaning of display items, press the HELP key to display the Help /...
Page 14
1.3 Names and Functions of Parts Rear Panel Battery Compartment Cover Strap Mounting Hole Model 9690 TERMINATOR Top Panel Front Panel Number Cable Connection Terminal (RJ-45 connector) Strap Mounting Hole 800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
2.1 Installing the Batteries Testing Chapter 2 Preparations 2.1 Installing the Batteries Before using the HiTester, install two AA-size (LR6) alkaline bat- teries. Also, before each test, verify that the batteries have suffi- cient remaining capacity, and replace them if they are weak. •...
Page 16
2.1 Installing the Batteries Remove the test cable, if connected. Turn the HiTester off. Remove the battery compartment cover from the rear of the HiTester. Install the new batteries, with attention to proper polarity. Replace the battery compartment cover. Rear Panel To avoid damaging the battery com- partment cover, do...
2.2 Turning the Power On and Off 2.2 Turning the Power On and Off Press and hold the POWER key for about one second to ON/OFF turn the power on and off. Power On Model name and version information Hold for one second Press the POWER ON/OFF...
2.3 Auto Power-Off Function 2.3 Auto Power-Off Function The HiTester includes an auto power-off function to prevent bat- tery depletion in case you forget to turn it off. It turns off automat- ically if no key is pressed for about ten minutes. The auto power-off function cannot be disabled.
3.1 Basic Procedure Cable Testing Chapter 3 Procedures 3.1 Basic Procedure • To avoid equipment damage, do not attempt to test a cable connected to an operating network. The RJ-45 cable test jacks on the HiTester and terminators are intended for testing only stand- alone cables.
Page 20
3.1 Basic Procedure Cables being checked Terminator Press the TEST key to start testing Test results are displayed ID Number <Display Example> Power Wiremap Cable Length 800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
3.2 Testing Wiremap 3.2 Testing Wiremap For normal wiring, "PASS" is displayed at the top left, and for incorrect wiring, "FAIL" is displayed (blinking). (Normal Wiring) (Incorrect Wiring) Example: Cross-over cable Example: Reversed wires Meaning of displayed wiring status (wiremap) symbols Display Display Meaning...
3.2 Testing Wiremap Cross-Over Cable (1000BASE-TX) Cross-Over Cable Detected as 1000BASE- TX, unshielded Terminator End HiTester End Cross-over connections are judged according to wiring standards. 800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
Page 25
3.2 Testing Wiremap Reversed Wiring Reversed wiring of pins 1 and 2 is detected. Terminator End HiTester End Transposed Wiring Transposed wiring is detected as pins 3 and 6 being transposed with pins 4 and 5. Terminator End HiTester End 索引...
3.2 Testing Wiremap Open Wiring Pin 1 is detected to be open-circuit. See "Section 3.4 Locat- ing Open or Shorted Wires" (p.28) Terminator End HiTester End Short Wiring Pins 1 and 2 are detected to be short-circuited. Terminator End HiTester End 800.561.8187 information@itm.com www.
3.2 Testing Wiremap Split Pairs A wiring error is detected with twisted-pair pins 3 and 6, and pins 4 and 5. Terminator End HiTester End In short cables, split pairs may not be detected. Terminator Disconnect Check that the Terminator is connected correctly.
3.2 Testing Wiremap 3.2.2 Help Function Press the HELP key when the Test Results screen is dis- / played to see details of the wiremap and meaning of the screen symbols. Cable testing is not possible from the Help screen. Return to the Test Results screen before testing again.
3.3 Checking Cable Length 3.3 Checking Cable Length Cable length is displayed at the bottom right. • The wire length of each pair is displayed along the bottom when an open, short or split pair is detected, or when a disconnected terminator or terminator error is detected.
3.4 Locating Open or Shorted Wires 3.4 Locating Open or Shorted Wires When a wire is open (broken) or shorted somewhere along the length of a cable, the distance to the fault is determined. <Example> HiTester End Terminator End 19 m The open-circuit symbol is displayed, and the display length of the 1-2 pair is shorter than the other pairs.
3.5 Cable Identification Check 3.5 Cable Identification Check The ID number of the connected terminator is displayed at the top right. In the following example, the HiTester is connected to Terminator ID5. When no terminator is connected to the test cable, "No Termina- tor"...
Page 32
3.5 Cable Identification Check The supplied terminator has ID number 0. Optional terminators are available with ID numbers 1 to 20. Purchase optional termi- nators when you need to be able to conveniently check multiple cables. • The ID number cannot be determined unless pins 1, 2, 3 and 6 are correctly connected through the cable.
4.1 Setting an NVP Value Chapter 4 Setting Procedure 4.1 Setting an NVP Value NVP is the speed of a signal through a cable relative to the speed of light in a vacuum. See "Section Theory of Cable Length Measurement" (p.34) for details. The optimum NVP value setting depends on the type of cable and twist state of the wire pairs.
(physical) length. (This example shows a 100 m standard reference cable.) Connect the HiTester to the standard reference cable. Model 3665-20 LAN CABLE HiTESTER Standard Reference Cable (100 m) Turn the HiTester on, and hold the for one second to display the Settings screen.
Page 35
4.1 Setting an NVP Value Press the key to measure the cable length. TEST The cable length measure- ment range of this instru- ment is 2 to 300 m (6.6 to 984-ft.). Change the NVP value with the / keys so that the displayed length matches the measured physical length of the standard reference cable.
Page 36
The HiTester employs the TDR (time domain reflectometry) method to measure the amount of time from the input of a pulse to the return of its reflected wave from the far end of the cable. Model 3665-20 LAN CABLE HiTESTER Pulse Terminator...
4.1 Setting an NVP Value 4.1.2 Changing the NVP Value Use the following procedure to change the NVP value. With the HiTester turned on, hold the key for one sec- ond to display the Settings screen. Select "Length Adjust" with the ...
4.2 Changing Displayed Measurement Units 4.2 Changing Displayed Measurement Units The measurement units in which the cable length is displayed can be switched between "m" and "ft" by the following proce- dure. With the HiTester turned on, hold the key for one sec- ond to display the Settings screen.
4.3 Switching the Beeper On and Off 4.3 Switching the Beeper On and Off HiTester operating sounds can be set on and off (silent) by the following procedure. With the HiTester turned on, hold the key for one sec- ond to display the Settings screen. Select "Beep"...
4.4 Initializing Settings 4.4 Initializing Settings To initialize HiTester settings by the following procedure. Initialized Settings • NVP value (Initial setting is "0.684") • Beeper (Initial setting is "On") • Measurement Units (Initial setting is "m") With the HiTester turned on, hold the key for one sec- ond to display the Settings screen.
5.1 Model 3665-20 LAN CABLE HiTESTER Chapter 5 Specifications Accuracy We define measurement tolerances in terms of rdg. (reading), with the following meanings: rdg. (reading or displayed value) The value currently being measured and indicated on the mea- suring instrument.
Page 42
5.1 Model 3665-20 LAN CABLE HiTESTER Measurement Function Details Wiremap Test Measurement Wiremaps and shielding can be checked Items using the Model 9690 TERMINATOR Faults detected Open, short, reversed, transposed, split and other wiring faults Testing method Voltage divider (for split pairs: crosstalk detection method) Output (Refer- 3.0 Vpeak...
5.1 Model 3665-20 LAN CABLE HiTESTER 5.1.2 General Specifications Display LCD (with backlight) Operating 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F), 80%RH or less ° ° temperature (non-condensating) and humidity Storage -10 to 50 C (14 to 122 F), 80%RH or less °...
5.1 Model 3665-20 LAN CABLE HiTESTER Options Model 9690-01 TERMINATOR (ID1 to ID5) Model 9690-02 TERMINATOR (ID6 to ID10) Model 9690-03 TERMINATOR (ID11 to ID15) Model 9690-04 TERMINATOR (ID16 to ID20) Model 9249 CARRYING CASE Model 9628 LAN CABLE (for cable testing, 1 m long, with RJ- 45 plugs on each end) 5.1.3 Functions Specifications...
5.2 Model 9690 TERMINATOR 5.2 Model 9690 TERMINATOR Circuit type Resistance network Measurable Twisted-pair cables: cable and 100 Ω characteristic impedance connector types shielded or unshielded CAT3, CAT4, CAT5, CAT5e, CAT6 RJ-45 connector ID number Operating 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F), 80%RH or less °...
Optional Chapter 6 Accessories The following options are available for the 3665-20 LAN CABLE HiTESTER. Ask your dealer or Hioki representative when order- ing. Terminators To conveniently identify multiple cables with the HiTester, you can use the optional terminators (sold in 5-piece sets) to elimi- nate the need to change cable connections at the far end.
Page 47
Model 9249 CARRYING CASE The hard case holds the HiTester, terminators and a LAN patch cable. Extra space is provided for other tools. Keep this manual in the flap pocket inside the cover. Model 9628 LAN CABLE Use this patch cable to connect the HiTester to the cable to be tested through a wall jack (for cable testing, 1 m long, with RJ-45 plugs on each end).
Include cushioning material so the instru- 索引 ment cannot move within the package. Be sure to include details of the problem. Hioki cannot be responsible for damage that occurs during ship- ment. 800.561.8187 information@itm.com...
Page 49
7.2 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Symptom Checks and Remedy Cable length is not dis- Is the cable between 2 and 300 m played long? →The cable length measurement range of this instrument is 2 to 300 m (6.6 to 984-ft.). However, cable length cannot be mea- sured if the cable’s characteristic impedance is far from 100 Ω.
Page 50
7.2 Troubleshooting Symptom Checks and Remedy An incorrect ID number is Is the test cable connected cor- displayed rectly? →When Open or No Shield is dis- played because a cable is not connected correctly, an incor- rect ID number may be dis- played.
HiT- ester settings. →If the problem is not resolved by ini- tializing, contact your supplier or nearest Hioki representative. System Error The HiTester has internal system dam- age. →Contact your dealer or Hioki repre- sentative. 800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
7.4 Replacing the Batteries 7.4 Replacing the Batteries Replace batteries if they are weak. • Do not mix old and new batteries, or differ- ent types of batteries. Also, be careful to observe battery polarity during installation. Otherwise, poor performance or damage from battery leakage could result.
Page 53
7.4 Replacing the Batteries Remove the test cable, if connected. Turn the HiTester off. Remove the battery compartment cover. Remove both batteries and install new ones with atten- tion to polarity. Replace the battery compartment cover. Rear Panel To avoid damaging the battery com- partment cover, do not attempt to open...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the 3665-20 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers