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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
3660
LAN CABLE HiTESTER

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3660 LAN CABLE HiTESTER...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Inspection Safety Notes Notes on Use Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 Product Overview 1.2 Features 1.3 Identification of Controls and Indicators Chapter 2 Checking Method 2.1 Preparation for Checks 2.2 Checking Method Chapter 3 Supplement 3.1 Wiremap Pair Display 3.2 Cable Length Measurement Chapter 4 Cautions Concerning Checks 27...
  • Page 4 Chapter 5 Terminator Chapter 6 Specifications Chapter 7 Maintenance and Service 7.1 Changing the battery 7.2 Cleaning 7.3 Service...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    __________________________________________________ Introduction Thank you for purchasing the HIOKI 3660 LAN CABLE HiTESTER. To obtain maximum performance from the product, please read this manual first, and keep it handy for future reference. Inspection When you receive the product, inspect it carefully to ensure that no damage occurred during shipping.

  • Page 6: Safety Notes

    __________________________________________________ Safety Notes WARNING This product is designed to conform to IEC 61010 Safety Standards, and has been thoroughly tested for safety prior to shipment. However, mishandling during use could result in injury or death, as well as damage to the product.
  • Page 7 __________________________________________________ The following symbols in this manual indicate the relative importance of cautions and warnings. Indicates that incorrect operation presents an extreme hazard that could result in serious DANGER injury or death to the user. Indicates that incorrect operation presents a significant hazard that could result in serious WARNING injury or death to the user.
  • Page 8 __________________________________________________ Measurement categories (Overvoltage categories) This product complies with CAT I safety requirements. To ensure safe operation of measurement products, IEC 61010 establishes safety standards for various electrical environments, categorized as CAT I to CAT IV, and called measurement categories. These are defined as follows.

  • Page 9: Notes On Use

    __________________________________________________ Notes on Use Follow these precautions to ensure safe operation and to obtain the full benefits of the various functions. DANGER To prevent electric shock, do not connect the test terminals to a UTP cable, etc., that is connected to an operational network. The test terminals (RJ-45) for this device are specifically designed for checking standalone UTP cables.
  • Page 10 __________________________________________________ WARNING To avoid the possibility of explosion, do not short circuit, disassemble or incinerate batteries. Handle and dispose of batteries in accordance with local regulations. CAUTION Do not store or use the product where it could be exposed to direct sunlight, high temperature or humidity, or condensation.

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Overview

    Furthermore, when used with the optional 9337 DIRECTION TERMINATOR, the 3660 can be used to identify specific cables among many when cables are laid inside a wall or under the floor. Once the...

  • Page 12: Features

    When using the direction check function, the cable identification results are displayed on the large LCD. (3) Lengths displayed in meters (m) or feet (ft) The 3660 can display cable lengths in meters (m) or feet (ft). _____________________________________________ Chapter 1 Overview...

  • Page 13: Identification Of Controls And Indicators

    __________________________________________________ 1.3 Identification of Controls and Indicators UTP cable connection terminal (RJ-45 connector) Battery cover POWER switch Screw FUNCTION key CABLE PAIR key TEST key _____________________________________________ Chapter 1 Overview...
  • Page 14 __________________________________________________ POWER switch Power switch for the 3660. FUNCTION key Pressing this key cycles through the functions as illustrated below. Wiremap check/Cable length measurement (unit: m) Wiremap check/Cable length measurement (unit: ft) Direction check TEST key This key is used to execute a test of a UTP cable.
  • Page 15 __________________________________________________ Unit of cable length Battery mark Cable length/ ID number Wiremap check result Cable length/ When using the wiremap check and ID number cable length measurement functions, the cable length is displayed here. When using the direction check function, the ID number of the DIRECTION TERMINATOR that is connected at the far end of the UTP cable is displayed...
  • Page 16 __________________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Chapter 1 Overview...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 Checking Method

    In this manual the end of the UTP cable being NOTE tested that is to be connected to the 3660 is referred to as the "near end," while the end of the cable to which the 9336 WIREMAP TERMINATOR or the optional 9337 DIRECTION TERMINATOR is to be connected is referred to as the "far end."...

  • Page 18: Preparation For Checks

    __________________________________________________ 2.1 Preparation for Checks 1. Turn the power switch on, and confirm that the display (the LCD) is on. 2. Confirm that the battery mark ) is not displayed. If it is displayed, the battery is running low and needs to be replaced.

  • Page 19: Checking Method

    __________________________________________________ 2.2 Checking Method Checking after connecting the UTP cable connectors The 3660's wiremap check function can be used to check the connection status of the connector pins. (Refer to section 2.2.1.) Use in analysis of problems in a working network...
  • Page 20 Cable Length (WireMap Check/Cable Length Measurement) 1. Connect one end of the UTP cable to be checked to the 3660, and connect the other end to the 9336 WIREMAP TERMINATOR. 9336 2. Display the WireMap Check/Cable Length Measurement function and select either "m"...
  • Page 21 CABLE key to switch the cable pair that PAIR is displayed. In order for the 3660 to conduct the wiremap NOTE check, at least two out of eight wires need to be connected to correctly at both ends, and one other wire needs to be connected either correctly or incorrectly.
  • Page 22 __________________________________________________ Reading the Display Cable length display Displays the cable length. If there is an open circuit or a short circuit in a cable, the distance from the near end of the cable to the location of the break or short circuit is displayed. Error display Measurement is not possible if the UTP cable being measured exceeds the measurable length, or if the characteristic impedance of the cable is...
  • Page 23 __________________________________________________ Measurement 1,2 pair Cable length: 20.3 m CABLE PAIR 3,6 pair Cable length: 7.1 m WireMap check results: Pin 6 open CABLE PAIR 4,5 pair Cable length: 20.8 m CABLE PAIR 7,8 pair Cable length: 21.0 m Compared to the lengths of other cable pairs, the length of cables 3 and 6 are shorter.
  • Page 24 (1) Display examples for correct wiring Far end Near end Normal Wiremap check results display When a straight cable that is wired correctly is checked with the 3660, the wiremap display is as follows: Displayed pair Connection display 1 Connection display 2 1, 2...
  • Page 25 __________________________________________________ (2) Display examples for incorrect wiring ① Reversed wiring Far end Near end Wiring with pins 1 and 2 reversed Wiremap check results display ② Transposed wiring Far end Near end Incorrect wiring of pair 1,2 with pair 3,6 Wiremap check results display ③...
  • Page 26 In order for the 3660 to conduct the wiremap NOTE check, at least two out of eight wires need to...
  • Page 27 Up to five cables can be identified using the NOTE 9337 DIRECTION TERMINATOR. At a location where there are multiple cables gathered together, connect the 3660 to the individual cable that you want to identify. _____________________________________________ Chapter 2 Checking Method...
  • Page 28 __________________________________________________ 3. Press the key to execute the check. TEST 4. The ID number of the direction terminator that is connected to the far end of the cable appears on the LCD. 5. Check the display. *: Repeat steps 2 through 5 to check other cables.

  • Page 29: Chapter 3 Supplement

    __________________________________________________ Chapter 3 Supplement 3.1 Wiremap Pair Display TIA/EIA-568B is the U.S. standard for LAN wiring. The 3660 displays pairs in accordance with the connector wiring specifications stipulated in these standards. _____________________________________________ Chapter 3 Supplement...

  • Page 30: Cable Length Measurement

    The cable length measurement function in the 3660 uses the TDR method to input a pulse signal to the cable from the 3660 (on the near end), measures the time until the reflected wave returns to the 3660 from the far end of the cable, and then calculates the cable length based on the following equation.

  • Page 31: Chapter 4 Cautions Concerning Checks

    __________________________________________________ Chapter 4 Cautions Concerning Checks The 3660 is a tester for UTP cables connected to RJ-45 connectors. The 3660 cannot be used to check STP or FTP cables. The characteristics of UTP cables may differ, depending on how they are installed. Do not sharply bend a cable that is being tested.
  • Page 32 __________________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Chapter 4 Cautions Concerning Checks...
  • Page 33 __________________________________________________ Chapter 5 Terminator To do wiremap tests with the 3660, you must use the supplied 9336 WIREMAP TERMINATOR. For direction tests, you need the optional 9337 DIRECTION TERMINATOR. (1) 9336 WIREMAP TERMINATOR The 9336 WIREMAP TERMINATOR is made especially for wiremap and cable length testing.
  • Page 34 __________________________________________________ (2) 9337 DIRECTION TERMINATOR (option) The 9337 DIRECTION TERMINATOR is for use with direction testing. Connect it to the UTP cable when doing direction tests. The 9337 is a terminator for use with direction NOTE testing. Use the 9336 WIREMAP TERMINATOR for wiremap testing.
  • Page 35 __________________________________________________ (3) 3853 CARRYING CASE The 3853 CARRYING CASE is a standard accessory for the 3660. It holds the 3660 and the 9336. (4) 9350 CARRYING CASE (option) The 9350 hard-shell carrying case holds the 3660, 9336 and 9337 together.
  • Page 36 __________________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Chapter 5 Terminator...
  • Page 37 Detected errors: Open circuit, short circuit, other wiring mistakes (Cannot detect split pairs.) Checking requirements *: In order for the 3660 to conduct the wiremap check, at least two out of eight wires need to be connected to correctly at both...
  • Page 38 __________________________________________________ Output Wiremap check 2.9 Vp Cable length measurement Pulse signal (Pulse width: 10 ns, 20 ns, 80 ns, 320 ns (automatic setting), Amplitude: 3.3 Vp-p, Output resistance: 100 Ω) Direction check 2.9 Vp Maximum allowable 3.5 Vp (between RJ-45 pins) input Display Wiremap check/...
  • Page 39 __________________________________________________ Operating 9 ), 80%RH or temperature and less (non-condensating) humidity for guaranteed accuracy Guaranteed 1 year accuracy period Operating Indoors, <2000 m (6562 feet) ASL Environment Size Approx. 98W X 160H X 38D mm (3.86"W X 6.30"H X 1.50"D) (without protrusions) Mass Approx.
  • Page 40 __________________________________________________ Accessories 9336 WIREMAP TERMINATOR 3853 CARRYING CASE LR6 alkaline battery Instruction manual (English&Japanese) 1each Options 9337 DIRECTION TERMINATOR 9350 CARRYING CASE 9336 WIREMAP TERMINATOR 9628 LAN CABLE (1 m, for checking cable with an RJ-45 jack) _____________________________________________ Chapter 6 Specifications...
  • Page 41 __________________________________________________ Chapter 7 Maintenance and Service 7.1 Changing the battery WARNING To avoid a shock hazard, disconnect the UTP cable before replacing the batteries. Before using the product after replacing the batteries, replace the cover and screw. Do not mix old and new batteries, or different types of batteries.
  • Page 42 __________________________________________________ 1. For safety, turn the power off and disconnect from the unit the UTP cable that is being tested. 2. Remove the screw. 3. Open the battery compartment cover in the direction indicated by "A." 4. Replace all six batteries. 5.
  • Page 43 Hioki representative. Pack the product carefully so that it will not be damaged during shipment, and include a detailed written description of the problem. Hioki cannot be responsible for damage that occurs during shipment. _____________________________________________...
  • Page 44 __________________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Chapter 7 Maintenance and Service...
  • Page 47 HIOKI 3660 LAN CABLE HiTESTER Instruction Manual Publication date: September 2006 Revised edition 2 Edited and published by HIOKI E.E. CORPORATION Technical Support Section All inquiries to International Sales and Marketing De- partment 81 Koizumi, Ueda, Nagano, 386-1192, Japan TEL: +81-268-28-0562 / FAX: +81-268-28-0568 E-mail: os-com@hioki.co.jp...
  • Page 48 HEAD OFFICE 81 Koizumi, Ueda, Nagano 386-1192, Japan TEL +81-268-28-0562 / FAX +81-268-28-0568 E-mail: os-com@hioki.co.jp URL http://www.hioki.co.jp/ HIOKI USA CORPORATION 6 Corporate Drive, Cranbury, NJ 08512, USA TEL +1-609-409-9109 / FAX +1-609-409-9108 3660A981-02 06-09H Printed on recycled paper...

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