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Ni-Cad, Ni-MH and Li-Ion batteries, cables or other peripherals are all considered parts or accessories. The warranty extends only to the original buyer or end user customer of a Fluke Networks authorized reseller, and does not apply to any product which, in Fluke Networks’ opinion, has been misused, abused, altered, neglected, contaminated, or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of operation or handling.
Contents Title Page Overview of Features ............................1 Registration .................................1 Contacting Fluke Networks ..........................1 Symbols ................................2 Safety Information ............................2 Physical Characteristics ............................3 Housing ................................3 Belt Clip ................................3 Test Leads ..............................3 Battery ................................3 Speaker and Speakerphone Microphone ....................3 Display and Keypad .............................3 How to Turn the Test Set On and Off ......................10...
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TS54 TDR Test Set Users Guide Storing the Number You are Calling ....................14 Dialing a Number with the Speed Dial Function ................14 Dialing a Number from the Phone Book ...................14 Dialing a Number from the Call Log ....................15 DTMF Digit Grabbing ............................15 Visual ANAC Mode ............................15 Using the TDR ..............................16 How to Change the Length Units ......................16...
Registration The test sets include these features and functions: • Liquid crystal display with backlight Registering your product with Fluke Networks gives • TDR measures cable length and locates opens and you access to valuable information on product updates, shorts troubleshooting tips, and other support services.
TS54TDR PRO Test Set Users Guide Fluke Networks operates in more than 50 countries WSafety Information worldwide. For more contact information, go to our website. Warning To avoid possible fire, electric shock, or Symbols personal injury: • The following symbols are used on the test set or in the Do not use the test set if it is damaged.
If the test set does not operate properly, first the test leads from the line. replace the battery and try it again before you send the test set to Fluke Networks for repair. Physical Characteristics A 9 V alkaline battery must be installed for the test set to operate.
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TS54TDR PRO Test Set Users Guide LCD display Handset receiver Keypad Handset microphone and Speakerphone microphone Belt clip Belt clip protector Speaker Headset jack with weather-resistant plug Battery door Test leads with alligator clips GOL02.EPS Figure 1. Physical Characteristics...
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Physical Characteristics Table 1. Display Icons GOL03.EPS When the 9 V battery is nearly discharged, no bars are shown on the battery icon on the display. Replace the battery immediately when this occurs. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 27. TALK Shows when the test set is in Talk mode.
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TS54TDR PRO Test Set Users Guide Table 1. Display Icons (continued) The MUTE icon shows when the test set is in mute mode. See the description of the key on MUTE page 7. The speaker icon shows when the speaker is on. To turn the speaker on or off, press .
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Physical Characteristics Table 2. Keys (continued) key operates only when the test set is off-hook. When you use the test set as a handset, you can press to turn off the handset’s microphone. This is useful in noisy environments such as near heavy traffic. With the mute on, ambient noise is not picked up by the test set’s microphone and therefore not transmitted to the receiver.
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TS54TDR PRO Test Set Users Guide Table 2. Keys (continued) The speaker key turns the speaker on the back of the test set on and off. It operates in both Talk and Monitor modes. When the speaker is on, shows on the display. In Monitor mode when you use the test set as a handset, press to turn on the speaker so you can monitor a line while you work at a distance from the test set.
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Physical Characteristics Table 2. Keys (continued) key lets you access these phone numbers, settings, and tests: • Contacts : A phonebook of nine stored numbers for the speed dialing function. See "Dialing and Storing Numbers in Memory" on page 13, "Program Speed Dialing Numbers" on page 13, and "Dialing a Number with the Speed Dial Function"...
TS54TDR PRO Test Set Users Guide In Monitor mode, the test set is always on-hook. The How to Turn the Test Set On test set draws no direct current from the line and it and Off transmits no signals to the line. In this mode, the test set has a high ac input impedance.
How to Use the Monitor and Talk Modes Talk Mode Disconnecting a Call To select Talk mode, press . The test set performs a To disconnect a call, press or remove the test brief test for high-speed data and it looks for talk leads from the line.
TS54TDR PRO Test Set Users Guide When the test set is locked out, it remains on-hook, it Press does not draw direct current from the line, and it The test set automatically performs a brief test for presents a high ac impedance to the line to reduce the high-speed data.
How to Use the Monitor and Talk Modes • When performing a ground start, the test set may hook. If the measured voltage exceeds 140 V dc, the lock out in Talk mode. This is because ground start test set emits an audible alarm, locks out, and does not High Voltage lines are unbalanced before startup and thus are go off-hook.
TS54TDR PRO Test Set Users Guide • To move the cursor to the left or right, press For example, if you enter “ ” 9 F 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 into a speed dial memory location, then recall that number, the test set dials a 9, then waits for the pause •...
DTMF Digit Grabbing To exit Digit Grabbing mode, press , or press Dialing a Number from the Call Log then , or turn off the test set then turn The call log is a list of phone numbers for the last 10 it on again.
TS54TDR PRO Test Set Users Guide Using the TDR How to Change the Length Units The TDR shows length measurements in feet or meters. The TDR lets you measure the length of cables and the To change the unit of measurement: distance to the first open or short on cables as long as 3,000 ft (914 m).
Using the Toner To turn on the Line Verification function: If the TDR Shows Unusual or Unstable Length Measurements Press Devices connected to the line can make the TDR show Press to put the flashing cursor next to unusual or unstable measurements. Such devices then press include bridge taps, inactive telephone equipment, and transformers.
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TS54TDR PRO Test Set Users Guide For twisted pair wire, connect the red test lead to a If there is voltage on the line, the display shows SmartTone Volt Detect Lock Out wire in the cable. Connect the black test lead to another wire in the cable.
Using the Toner Find the correct bundle Find a cable Find a cable behind a wall in a bundle GOL11.EPS Figure 3. How to Use a Tone Probe to Find a Cable Using the SmartTone Function To use the SmartTone function to identify a wire pair: Turn on the test set, then connect it to a wire pair in the cable.
TS54TDR PRO Test Set Users Guide To save your selection before you exit or go back Configuring Your Test Set to the main menu, press . The display shows Saved The test set stores all settings in non-volatile memory. The settings do not change if you change the battery. To go back to the previous menu, press .
Configuring Your Test Set If you frequently have two-way conversations, then Press , press to put the flashing cursor next Settings you probably want the Speakerphone to be the , then press again. default mode for the speaker. If you mostly listen when Bklt Time Press to select...
TS54TDR PRO Test Set Users Guide To set the VOP to a known value: Speaker and Handset Receiver Volume for Talk Mode Press In Talk mode, you can press to adjust the Press , press to put the flashing cursor next volume of the speaker or handset receiver when they , then press again.
Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) Technology Factory Defaults Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) Technology You can set all programmable features to their original, factory settings. This function does not delete stored A time domain reflectometer senses reflections of telephone numbers. The defaults are: electrical signals on a cable and shows where the •...
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TS54TDR PRO Test Set Users Guide Pulse from the test set Open Time Time Reflection Pulse from the test set Short Time Time Reflection GOL05.EPS Figure 5. Signal Reflections from an Open and a Short...
VOP Variations VOP Variations Table 3. VOP Values and Maximum Length for Specifically Identified Cables Typically, cable manufacturers do not tightly control Maximum the VOP of cables. The VOP of the same type of cable Length Cable from different boxes or from different manufacturers can have large variations.
TS54TDR PRO Test Set Users Guide A: If the cable has more than two conductors, and a Table 4. VOP Values for Other Cables short exists at the far end between one of the Cable Type conductors you are connected to and a conductor you are not connected to, the displayed length will be the Twisted Pair, Gel Filled 19 AWG sum of the lengths of the conductors joined by the...
Use the same battery if you know it is good or use a new battery if you are not sure. If it still does not operate, contact Fluke Networks Technical Support. GOL07.EPS Figure 6. How to Replace the Battery...
Belt Clip Protector Replacing the Test Leads You can replace a worn out or damaged test lead. To get a replacement test lead, contact your local Fluke Networks authorized distributor. Warning Read all instructions completely and understand possible hazards to end user if repairs are not performed properly.
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Maintenance To remove and install the test leads: Warning Make sure you install all the screws and washers that you removed. Make sure that you tighten the screws. Missing or loose parts can make the test set dangerous to use. Black (tip) When you install new test leads, be careful not to cause damage to the braided...
TS54TDR PRO Test Set Users Guide Accessories To order accessories, contact your local Fluke Networks distributor. Fluke Networks Model Description* Number Belt clip BELTCLIP-TS Test leads with piercing-pin clips TESTLEAD-PIERC-PIN Test leads with a 346A plug for the central office...
The software license statement and files that contain the binary and source code for freeRTOS v5.3.0 are on Physical the Fluke Networks website. 8.3 in x 3.2 in x 2.6 in Dimensions (211 mm x 81 mm x 66 mm) (without belt clip) 1.16 lb (0.53 kg)
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