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Telephone & Line Analyzer
User Manual
Research Electronics International, LLC
455 Security Drive, Cookeville, TN 38506 U.S.A.
(800) 824-3190 (US Only)
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+1 931-537-6032
www.reiusa.net
© Copyright Research Electronics International LLC

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  • Page 1 Telephone & Line Analyzer User Manual Research Electronics International, LLC 455 Security Drive, Cookeville, TN 38506 U.S.A. (800) 824-3190 (US Only) • +1 931-537-6032 www.reiusa.net © Copyright Research Electronics International LLC...
  • Page 3 CASE CONTENTS 1. TALAN 3.0 13. Lithium Ion rechargeable battery 2. US & Euro power cords 14. 8 and 6 conductor phone cables 15V adapter - 15. End of Line Box for connecting power supply 4. VoIP adapter 16. Test Leads - red and green (earth ground) 5.
  • Page 4 Telephone & Line Analyzer User Manual This document is intended to provide guidance and instruction on using the TALAN 3.0 Telephone and Line Analyzer for telephone testing. The overall effectiveness of this product, and of any surveillance countermeasure, is dependent on the threat level and the user’s ability to properly utilize the appropriate equipment.
  • Page 5 Revision 3.01 © COPYRIGHT RESEARCH ELECTRONICS INTERNATIONAL REI products are designed and intended for legal commercial applications, however because laws and regulations vary from state to state and country to country, it is the sole responsibility of the purchaser and user/operator to check and comply with all applicable laws and regulations for the possession and operation of this equipment before and after making a purchase.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    BASIC TALAN OPERATIONS BASIC TALAN OPERATIONS ....................7 Battery Charging and Power Control ............... 7 Updating the Software and Firmware ..............7 Saving Screen Shots to Thumb Drive ............... 7 Touch Screen and Keypad ..................8 Common Functions ....................8 Information Display ....................

  • Page 7: Basic Talan Operations

    Updating the Software and Firmware  Software updates (in the form of a .FIX file) will be available on-line or by contacting REI at sales@reiusa.net.  Place the downloaded .FIX file on a USB thumb drive.

  • Page 8: Touch Screen And Keypad

    BASIC TALAN OPERATIONS red before returning to black. If the volume is turned up, there will be an audible sound that indicates the image is being saved. Touch Screen and Keypad The easiest method to access and control TALAN functions is to use the built-in touch screen. There is a stylus located in the left grip which will give the most precise control of the touch screen.

  • Page 9: Information Display

    BASIC TALAN OPERATIONS Information Display While using the TALAN, the right hand side of the display is used for the dashboard functions and to provide overall information about the testing process. You can always return to this high-level summary dashboard by pressing the F4 (Summary) button. It may be necessary to press F4 multiple times depending on the currently displayed dashboard.
  • Page 10 BASIC TALAN OPERATIONS Images of dashboard screens are below: Audio, Line Bias, and Connection. These are accessed by pressing A (Audio), B (Bias), or C (Connection) buttons. Since these dashboards are accessed often, they were assigned special hard buttons for quick access.

  • Page 11: Inputs And Automatic Switching

    2:3, 2:4, 2:5, 2:6, 2:7, 2:8 3:4, 3:5, 3:6, 3:7, 3:8 4:5, 4:6, 4:7, 4:8 5:6, 5:7, 5:8 6:7, 6:8 With TALAN 3.0, conductors 1:8 can also be tested against the Shield on the MOD8 connector, and also against the EarthGround Banana Jack Connector.
  • Page 12 INPUTS AND AUTOMATIC SWITCHING The switching matrix in the TALAN provides for automatic switching and test measurement for all of these possible combinations. Users can also specify only testing a single wire pair or the balanced pair combinations as described later in this manual. For most test functions press the F4 (Options) button and select All Pairs, Balanced Pairs, or Single Pair.

  • Page 13: Test Database Management

    TEST DATABASE MANAGEMENT TEST DATABASE MANAGEMENT All TALAN test data can be saved to an external memory system. This memory system can be either a USB thumb drive or a Compact Flash card. Ports for both of these memory media are located at the base of the unit.
  • Page 14 TEST DATABASE MANAGEMENT You can define the Job name using the stylus and the provided keypad. Press the OK button to accept the Job name. You can also select the storage medium, either USB for the thumb drive or CF for the Compact Flash card. You can also use this screen to cut and paste a complete Job Database from one storage medium to another.
  • Page 15 TEST DATABASE MANAGEMENT You will also notice Targets and Locations under the Job menu. This selection is used to define additional information about the particular target being tested. Locations will be used to identify specific locations (address, building number, building floor, office number etc.) within a Job.
  • Page 16 TEST DATABASE MANAGEMENT Prior to beginning testing, it is important to define the test sequence. The test sequence name is used by the database to identify the series of tests that are performed on a target. For a single target on a job, you may perform multiple test sequences.

  • Page 17: Testing Concepts And Recommended Test Sequence

    TESTING CONCEPTS AND RECOMMENDED TEST SEQUENCE TESTING CONCEPTS AND RECOMMENDED TEST SEQUENCE Testing Locations The TALAN can be used to test a phone line from several different testing points. Testing at Phone Set Block Testing It is important to understand that prior to interrupting the phone line you should first verify that there is no audio passing down the line.

  • Page 18: Voip Wiring And Using The Talan Voip Adapter

    For example: placing one lead of a microphone on the shield and placing the other lead of the microphone to one of the 8 CAT6 conductors. TALAN 3.0 provides methods to test MOD8 conductors against shields in CAT6 shielded cables.

  • Page 19: Testing Stages

    TESTING CONCEPTS AND RECOMMENDED TEST SEQUENCE Testing Stages When testing with the TALAN, there are different testing conditions that must be considered. We have defined these conditions as test stages and they are: 1. On-Hook Test Stage 2. Off-Hook Test Stage 3.

  • Page 20: Summary Of Recommended Tests

    TESTING CONCEPTS AND RECOMMENDED TEST SEQUENCE Summary of Recommended Tests The testing stages listed above result in large amounts of test data. However, it is important to consider which tests provide the most benefit in the shortest amount of time. For this situation we recommend the following simplified and reduced test outline: Set-Up 1.
  • Page 21 TESTING CONCEPTS AND RECOMMENDED TEST SEQUENCE Recommended Test Sequence Recommended Test Sequence Recommended Test Sequence Recommended Test Sequence Audio Test Audio Test RF Test RF Test DC Volts DC Volts Definition Definition Non-Alert Test Non-Alert Test Off Hook Off Hook VDC, VAC VDC, VAC Spectrum Test...

  • Page 22: Automated Sequencing And Manual Operation

    TESTING CONCEPTS AND RECOMMENDED TEST SEQUENCE Automated Sequencing and Manual Operation The TALAN has many test functions that can be performed in either an Automated Sequence Mode Manual Mode. The main difference is that the Automated Sequence Mode is designed to walk the user through the previously recommended test sequence while the Manual Mode designed to allow the user to go to any specific tests and completely control the parameters...
  • Page 23 TESTING CONCEPTS AND RECOMMENDED TEST SEQUENCE To access the Sequence testing, press the F2 (Sequence) button and simply begin selecting the desired tests under the Stage submenu. It is highly recommended that the test stages and test functions be performed in the order that they are presented. Within the test Sequence, different stages will be defined as previously described and specific tests will be available under these test stages as indicated by the example menu structure below.

  • Page 24: Test Types

    TESTING CONCEPTS AND RECOMMENDED TEST SEQUENCE Test Types When executing the tests under the Sequencing Mode, the tests that the TALAN will perform includes those selected using the TEST TYPE selection. The TALAN will automatically utilize default settings for the various test functions. The TEST TYPE can be configured by the user as necessary.
  • Page 25 TESTING CONCEPTS AND RECOMMENDED TEST SEQUENCE If a test combination other than BLOCK, PHONE, or ALL is desired, then the TEST TYPE pair / wire selections can be set using the CUSTOM button. Using the above shown display, each individual TEST TYPE can be modified to the desired setting.

  • Page 26: Test Type Configuration Tips

    Setup the TEST TYPE configuration you want for BLOCK for each TEST TYPE Press Save As BLOCK Test Types. If at any time you want to go back to the factory settings as it was shipped from REI for PHONE and BLOCK, then press the Restore BLOCK/PHONE to Suggested Defaults button.

  • Page 27: Save Sequence Data Functions

    TESTING CONCEPTS AND RECOMMENDED TEST SEQUENCE Save Sequence Data Functions As shown below, when data has been measured but not saved, the surrounding field will be indicated in on the summary dashboard to the right. To save this data, select Save as… to store this data into the database structure.
  • Page 28 TESTING CONCEPTS AND RECOMMENDED TEST SEQUENCE Blue background indicates data HAS BEEN SAVED All of the remaining sequencing can be completed by selecting the testing stages and suggested tests in the order that they appear on the screen. For example, after the DMM test sequence is completed, it is recommended to continue the sequence with other available tests within this Stage.

  • Page 29: Manual Test Functions

    MANUAL TEST FUNCTIONS MANUAL TEST FUNCTIONS This section provides an overview of all TALAN testing functions. The figure below shows the available manual testing options accessible via the F3 (Manual) or the MANUAL push button. The manual test functions are CLASSIFY PAIRS, DMM, AUDIO, RF LEVEL, RF SPECTRUM, RF ANTENNA LEVEL, NLJD, FDR, VOIP ANALYSIS, VOIP PLUS+, and LINE TRACER.

  • Page 30: Save/Recall For Manual Test Functions

    MANUAL TEST FUNCTIONS Save/Recall for Manual Test Functions For all Manual Test functions, the user can save the current active measurement data for later review and / or comparison with previous measurements. There are two methods to save data that has been collected by the Manual Test functions. The first method is to store the data to an open Job using the Save Data item under the F3 (Manual) button.

  • Page 31: Save/Recall Data Example

    MANUAL TEST FUNCTIONS Save/Recall Data Example To demonstrate the basic Save and Recall Data functionality, we have taken simple DC voltage measurements of a full set of pairs (this test is explained later under Test Functions portion of the manual). It is important to note that any measurements that are taken with the TALAN (i.e. DMM, FDR, NLJD, Audio level, RF Spectrum trace, etc…) that are stored using the Store Data method can be stored and associated with a Job in a Job Name Database.
  • Page 32 MANUAL TEST FUNCTIONS Enter a name for this data, and press OK. You must be careful to document your filename and data set name to keep track of the data that was stored. To retrieve data from the manual database, select F3 (Manual) then select Recall Data. This is beneficial when comparing current readings with previous readings looking for anomalies.
  • Page 33 MANUAL TEST FUNCTIONS Select the name of the data set you want to recall, and select OK.

  • Page 34: Save Data To A Target Example

    MANUAL TEST FUNCTIONS Save Data to a Target Example Saving data so that it is associated with a target means that the data will get placed into the Sequence Data for a target within a given Job database. This data can be accessed in the Sequence Data section of TALAN Data Viewer.
  • Page 35 MANUAL TEST FUNCTIONS Verify the name automatically created for this test, correct it if necessary, and select OK. Verify the Data to save and Save Method (normally just use the defaults), and select OK. The saved data can now be recalled on the PC using TALAN Data Viewer selecting the appropriate TAL file for this job, in the Sequence Data section.

  • Page 36: Dmm - Digital Multimeter

    MANUAL TEST FUNCTIONS DMM – Digital Multimeter Open the DMM test screen by pressing the F3 (Manual) button, and then press the Options button to display the Test Option dashboard where you can specify whether to test a single pair, balanced pairs or to test all pair combinations. Also, the continuous box specifies whether or not to continually update the test results.
  • Page 37 MANUAL TEST FUNCTIONS A wire must be available for the associated wire or pair to be tested, even if the pair is defined as a balanced pair. It should be noted that capacitance measurements may vary greatly because capacitive coupling varies greatly between unbalanced pairs. However, balanced pairs should have very consistent capacitance measurements.

  • Page 38: Dmm (Advanced Shield And Earthground Testing)

    MANUAL TEST FUNCTIONS DMM (Advanced Shield and EarthGround Testing) TALAN 3.0 provides Manual DMM testing of the Phone / Line wires against either:  The Shield of an RJ45 cable plugged into the Phone or Line Jack of the TALAN - or - ...
  • Page 39 MANUAL TEST FUNCTIONS The same testing controls for Manual DMM is permitted for the Shield and EarthGround tests. E.g. Selection of Tests, Range, Dwell, etc. The right dashboard Connections display can be used to control the selections when the Wire To Test is set to Selected Wire.

  • Page 40: Audio

    MANUAL TEST FUNCTIONS Audio The Audio test provides for listening to both Digital and Analog Audio. Select the Audio option from the Manual menu to access the Audio test screen. After opening the Audio screen, there are several methods to select the desired pair. ...
  • Page 41 MANUAL TEST FUNCTIONS To select the proper digital demodulation, you must specify the proper digital system. Press the Digital button on the Audio dashboard to open the Digital Audio dashboard, and then select Install to load the proper Digital system. You must select Upload to program the TALAN for this system.
  • Page 42 MANUAL TEST FUNCTIONS In the Digital Audio dashboard, Channels indicates which side of conversation is being demodulated. Select Mixed in order to hear both sides of the phone conversation, Primary to hear only the handset, or Secondary to select the audio coming from the switch. To listen to normal analog audio, Digital Decode should be unselected.
  • Page 43 MANUAL TEST FUNCTIONS For audio analysis, the Mute and Bandpass Filter should be off. Initially, start with the Volume and Gain settings very low and increase as needed. If the Gain level is set too high, it will overload the Automatic Gain Control Circuit and the audio board will basically turn off. Also, care should be taken to avoid feedback with the phone system.
  • Page 44 MANUAL TEST FUNCTIONS Note: in the example below, the Test Options dashboard was used to test all pairs for audio. In this particular case, the cable that was tested was only a 2-wire system, but an 8 conductor Cat 5 cable was used in the system. Hence, any combination of 4 or 5 results in some audio because the system is capable of demodulating the audio even if only ½...

  • Page 45: Audio (Advanced Shield And Earthground Testing)

    MANUAL TEST FUNCTIONS Audio (Advanced Shield and EarthGround Testing) TALAN 3.0 provides Manual Audio testing of the Phone / Line wires against either:  The Shield of an RJ45 cable plugged into the Phone or Line Jack of the TALAN - or - ...
  • Page 46 MANUAL TEST FUNCTIONS Note: When selecting the Shield to do a specific test, the EarthGround selection will be forced to None. Likewise, when selecting the EarthGround to do a specific test, the Shield selection will be forced to None. The same testing controls for Manual Audio is permitted for the Shield and EarthGround tests. E.g.

  • Page 47: Classify Pairs

    MANUAL TEST FUNCTIONS Classify Pairs When planning to test a telephone line, it is important to be able to identify the balanced pair combinations. The TALAN provides some test functions that will assist in identifying which pair combinations are the balanced pairs. This is very useful because for many testing functions it is sufficient to only test the balanced pairs and to save time by NOT testing all of the odd pair combinations.
  • Page 48 MANUAL TEST FUNCTIONS It is important to note that depending on the length of the cable and the type of cable, this test will have varying results. It is intended only as a guide, and if the test does not result in definitive results, the user can always simply look at the pair combinations within the cable itself to determine proper pair combinations.

  • Page 49: Fdr Frequency Domain Reflectometer

    MANUAL TEST FUNCTIONS FDR Frequency Domain Reflectometer The FDR (Frequency Domain Reflectometer) functions very similarly to a TDR (Time Domain Reflectometer), however the FDR function provides similar results based on a different physics principal. To provide the best comparison of multiple pairs, the TALAN provides the ability to plot multiple FDR traces on the same display.

  • Page 50: Rf Analysis

    MANUAL TEST FUNCTIONS RF Analysis RF analysis is broken into 3 testing functions: 1. RF Level 2. RF Spectrum 3. RF Antenna Level The RF Level function is a broadband detector analysis that covers a frequency range to 600MHz, the RF Spectrum function is a spectrum analyzer function to 85 MHz and the RF Antenna Level function is to be used with the supplied antennas to a frequency range of 8 GHz.
  • Page 51 MANUAL TEST FUNCTIONS RF Spectrum Analysis Select the RF Spectrum test function to access the RF spectrum analyzer. This mode is strictly designed to analyze the RF spectrum of telephone wiring up to 85 MHz in a method very similar to the OSCOR.
  • Page 52 MANUAL TEST FUNCTIONS Selecting and Analyzing a Signal While in the Sweep screen you can select a signal by tapping on the Sweep window at the desired frequency using the stylus. Then, simply press the Analyze button to go into the Analyze mode.
  • Page 53 MANUAL TEST FUNCTIONS RF Antenna Level In this mode, the unit only takes data from the RF antenna port and displays a bar graph very similar to a CPM-700 Broadband Detector but with the additional advantage of having the time window to observe changes over time as the product is used as a broadband RF detector.

  • Page 54: Nljd Line Non-Linear Junction Detection

    MANUAL TEST FUNCTIONS NLJD Line Non-Linear Junction Detection The Non-Linear Junction Detector function is one of the most powerful tests in the TALAN. It is very reliable for determining if there are additional electronics attached to a line. Additionally, you can easily identify which conductors have the additional electronics, and you can identify the connection as a series or parallel connection.
  • Page 55 MANUAL TEST FUNCTIONS Analyzing 2 and 3 Harmonic Results In classic NLJD technology that is used for detecting bugging devices, a strong 2nd harmonic is indication of an electronic device while a strong 3rd harmonic typically indicates a corrosive false alarm junction. However, when using NLJD technology for looking for taps, you cannot expect that a strong 3rd harmonic indicates a false corrosive junction.
  • Page 56 MANUAL TEST FUNCTIONS In this case, the Tx power was reduced to less than 10%, and hence, the parallel tap is clearly being displayed only on pair 4:5. In the next example, there is a serial tap only on conductor number 8. Therefore, only combinations that contain conductor 8 will get a response.
  • Page 57 MANUAL TEST FUNCTIONS In the next example below, there is an electret microphone that is placed on an unbalanced pair combination of 1:3. You can see a strong 2 harmonic response on many pair combinations that contain 1 or 3, and also some response on the unbalanced 2:6 pair whose conductors are balanced with 1 and 3.

  • Page 58: Voip (Overview, Connections, Mirroring

    (NIC) and to display, analyze and save those packets to assess the threat of illicit VoIP phone system intrusions. With the TALAN 3.0, VoIP Plus+ was added to help identify VoIP traffic based upon characteristics of VoIP packets. VoIP Plus+ is intended for Ethernet type traffic, and brings with it several features that normal Network Analyzers either cannot do, or can do with great difficulty or extensive filtering.
  • Page 59 Additional VoIP Test Adapters can be purchased from REI. The VoIP Test Adapter (black box) is used to analyze VoIP traffic from a VoIP phone using the TALAN’s Ethernet port.
  • Page 60 MANUAL TEST FUNCTIONS Usage of the VoIP Test Adapter brings with it items that need to be noted: When using a PoE phone, if a specific VoIP Phone is suspected of sending audio data when it is on-hook, then installing the VoIP Test Adapter will remove power from the phone, which will interrupt the audio transfer in process, and possibly disconnect the session, thereby alerting the intruder.
  • Page 61 MANUAL TEST FUNCTIONS When the network administrator, or one of the technicians, is suspect in setting up a VoIP phone for unauthorized audio broadcast, then the Port Mirroring method can still be utilized. However, instead of modifying any settings in the suspect router/switch, a router/switch that has already been setup for Port Mirroring can be utilized.

  • Page 62: Voip Plus+ (Advanced Detection And Analysis)

    When the TALAN 3.0 Hardware is installed, the TALAN provides a VoIP Plus+ Analysis intended to make detection of VoIP traffic easier and more reliable. To activate the VoIP Plus+ feature, select VoIP Plus+ from the F3 (Manual) menu. If the TALAN 3.0 Hardware is not installed you will see the following screen: Selecting Continue permits the Control Interface to be displayed, but it is non-functional in that it will not receive packets nor load and run files.
  • Page 63 MANUAL TEST FUNCTIONS VoIP Plus+ has a lot of features that can be selected, but, in the default state it is meant to simply collect the Ethernet Packet data and determine if there is a probability of VoIP, or not. Most of the time, the user will simply select Start Receiving, and view the Network Streams at the top and the Frequency graph at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 64 MANUAL TEST FUNCTIONS The data to show in the graph can be set to PacketHits (the count of packets over time), or Payload (the size of data in the packets over time). The time duration of the displayed data for PacketHits and Payload can be adjusted using the ++, +, -, and —...
  • Page 65 MANUAL TEST FUNCTIONS PCAP files have the same format as files collected by other known network analyzers such as Wireshark or Cain & Abel. This also means that the TALAN can analyze PCAP files captured by other network analyzers, place them on the root folder of a USB memory stick, install it into the TALAN, and then select Load File, Select the file to run, then select Run File.
  • Page 66 MANUAL TEST FUNCTIONS When Receiving or Running a file, all of the analysis is performed on all of the packets received or run from the file. To help narrow down details on a specific stream, select a specific stream by tapping it in the NetworkStreams list. Below is the result of selecting the first NetworkStream.
  • Page 67 MANUAL TEST FUNCTIONS Up to this point, all data has been collected, and processed and shown in both the NetworkStreams list and in the Frequency graph. Look at the original VoIP Plus+ Control interface. It shows filter selections in the upper right of the display that can be enabled to limit the type of packets analyzed. The receive filter options are: ...
  • Page 68 MANUAL TEST FUNCTIONS Here is a screen shot of a capture collecting PC traffic that has a lot of YouTube downloads running, but there is no VoIP traffic. This is evident by the fact that the Frequency graph is very erratic.

  • Page 69: Voip Analysis

    MANUAL TEST FUNCTIONS VoIP Analysis The TALAN provides a VoIP Analysis interface that does not require the TALAN 3.0 Hardware. To activate the VoIP packet analyzer select VoIP Analysis from the F3 (Manual) menu and then press START. The TALAN VoIP Analyzer interface below will appear.
  • Page 70 MANUAL TEST FUNCTIONS To access the functionality of the VoIP Analyzer, do the following: Interface Function FileStart Trace or Traffic light icon Start data collection FileStop Trace or Stop sign icon Stop data collection Details Tab View highlighted packet details Stats Tab View overall collection statistics FileExport...

  • Page 71: Line Bias

    MANUAL TEST FUNCTIONS Line Bias The TALAN provides the ability to put a voltage bias on the line to enhance other types of testing. This line bias voltage can range up to +/- 80 volts DC. TALAN can also provide AC bias ranging from 10 Hz to 300 Hz.

  • Page 72: A/B Comparison

    MANUAL TEST FUNCTIONS A/B Comparison The TALAN is equipped to evaluate the results from multiple tests by comparing a live test against a known good reference. The Compare dashboard can be accessed from either the dropdown list or from the Compare button on the Test Options dashboard. During any test mode, the results are saved in the A or “Live”...
  • Page 73 MANUAL TEST FUNCTIONS The first image below shows an FDR test for the “Live” position. The second image shows a known good FDR test on a similar line in the “Ref” position. Live Data Selected Reference Data Selected Finally, we see the comparison of the two tests on the same screen which shows a fault on the “Live”...

  • Page 74: Harmonic Locator Probe: Line Tracing And Tap Detection

    HARMONIC LOCATOR PROBE: LINE TRACING AND TAP DETECTION HARMONIC LOCATOR PROBE: LINE TRACING AND TAP DETECTION The Harmonic Locator Probe provides two basic capabilities: 1. An RF Line Tracer that operates at 225 kHz, 2. A harmonic detector to locate the existence of an electronic tap. This system consists of a Non-Linear Junction Detector in which the main TALAN unit provides the transmit function, and the hand-held locator probe provides the receive function.
  • Page 75 HARMONIC LOCATOR PROBE: LINE TRACING AND TAP DETECTION For long runs of wire, it may be necessary to increase the transmit power as you trace farther and farther from the main TALAN unit. Warning: The tracing function should only be performed on a completely isolated line. It is possible that the transmit power could possibly damage the switch.

  • Page 76: Hlp Locator Probe Display

    HARMONIC LOCATOR PROBE: LINE TRACING AND TAP DETECTION When doing a counter surveillance investigation, it is important to analyze all of the wiring in the environment to ensure that building wiring is not being utilized to transport audio or video information.

  • Page 77: Hlp Controls

    HARMONIC LOCATOR PROBE: LINE TRACING AND TAP DETECTION HLP Controls POWER – The POWER button serves two purposes: Turn power off/on or return to normal operation. UP – Used to increase the volume. MODE – The MODE button is used to select mode of operation DOWN - Used to decrease the volume.
  • Page 78 HARMONIC LOCATOR PROBE: LINE TRACING AND TAP DETECTION 2. Tracing Mode The Tracing Mode utilizes a 225kHz signal (with selectable audio modulation) from the TALAN to be injected into the wire to be traced. As you trace the wire, the green RSSI indicator LEDs should increase in number and the audio tone should be heard when the antenna is pointed in the direction of the traced wire and within close proximity.

  • Page 79: Service Routines

    HARMONIC LOCATOR PROBE: LINE TRACING AND TAP DETECTION Service Routines The Harmonic Locator Probe has two service routines described below: 1. Volume 2. Mode 1. Volume The volume can be changed by pressing the UP or DOWN button. The green LEDs will indicate the relative volume level. When finished changing the volume, pressing the POWER button will return the user back to normal operation.

  • Page 80: Misc. Displays

    HARMONIC LOCATOR PROBE: LINE TRACING AND TAP DETECTION Misc. Displays Startup When the user first puts in a battery or turns the unit on, there will be a brief period (approximately 2 seconds) where the unit goes through the calibration routine. This is used to sample the current ambient noise floor and is used to establish the proper operation of the RSSI display.

  • Page 81: Hlp Headphone Jack

    HARMONIC LOCATOR PROBE: LINE TRACING AND TAP DETECTION HLP Headphone Jack The headphone jack on the left side of the unit, see Figure 13, uses a standard mono 3.5mm plug. Figure 13: Headphone Jack...

  • Page 82: Talan Specifications

    Dual MOD8: Supports 2, 4, 6, & 8 wire Universal Power Supply: 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz Modular Phone Jacks with Shield Removable Battery: Rechargeable Lithium ion, (With TALAN 3.0) 4-hour runtime (typical) Banana Type: Standard sleeved sockets: Ring, Tip, and Earth MECHANICAL...

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