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Major tech MTC30 Instruction Manual

Voice, data & video cable mapper
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MTC30
VOICE, DATA & VIDEO CABLE MAPPER

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL MTC30 VOICE, DATA & VIDEO CABLE MAPPER...

  • Page 2: Warranty

    WARRANTY Warranty Coverage Major Tech warrants its test instruments to be free from defects in materials or workmanship under normal use and service for a period of two (2) years from the date of shipment. This warranty is extended exclusively to the...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Page no 1. Introduction ..................4 2. Warnings ..................4 3. Maintenance ..................4 4. Tester Description ................5 5. Symbols used on LCD Display ............. 6 6. Operation ..................7 6.1. Voice..................7 6.2. Using the Tone Generator to Trace a Phone Line......7 6.3.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1. INTRODUCTION The MTC30 Voice/Data/Video (VDV) Tester analyzes wiring on telephone, computer Ethernet/LAN and coaxial cables in one easy step. The large backlit LCD display maps out connections and describes wiring faults. The built-in tone generator and the included Video and Data remote identifiers can be used to quickly locate cables in wiring closets and patch panels.

  • Page 5: Tester Description

    4. TESTER DESCRIPTION 1 - Voice - RJ11/RJ12 Jack 2 - Data - RJ45 Jack 3 - Video - F connector 4 - LCD display 5 - Voice button: performs wire map test on RJ11/RJ12 terminated cable 6 - Data button: performs wire map test on RJ45 terminated cable.

  • Page 6: Symbols Used On Lcd Display

    5. SYMBOLS USED ON LCD DISPLAY Appears when telephone cable testing mode is active. Appears when Ethernet/LAN cable testing mode is active. Appears when coaxial cable testing mode is active. Indicates cable test is in progress. Indicates continuous scanning mode is active. Appears when the tone generator mode is active.

  • Page 7: Operation

    6. OPERATION 6.1. Voice WARNING: Exposure to voltage can damage the tester. Immediately disconnect the cable under test if the Voltage warning appears on the display. Make sure the cable is not connected to any device that can supply voltage before you proceed. Do not connect two different cables into the Voice (RJ11/12) and Data (RJ45) test ports at the same time.
  • Page 8 1. Connect the cable under test to the RJ11/RJ12 port on the tester. 2. Press the button to start the test. 3. Press the MODE button to activate the Tone Generator Mode. 4. The connector pins the tone is being sent through will be shown on the bottom of the display.

  • Page 9: Wiring And Display Examples For Voice Cable

    6.3. Wiring and Display Examples for Voice Cable 6.3.1. USOC Phone Cable Properly Wired Pass appears on the display indicating a properly wired cable. The pin numbers on the top row and bottom row are the same indicating proper continuity. 6.3.2.

  • Page 10: Data

    6.4. Data WARNING: Exposure to voltage can damage the tester. Immediately disconnect the cable under test if the Voltage warning appears on the display. Make sure the cable is not connected to any device that can supply voltage before you proceed. Do not connect two different cables into the Voice (RJ11/RJ12) and Data (RJ45) test ports at the same time.

  • Page 11: Testing Shielded Cable

    5. Connect the other end of the patch cable to the wall port or patch panel at the other end of the cable being tested. 6. Press the button to start the test. 7. Interpret the results of the test using the Display and Wiring Examples shown on page s 13 &...

  • Page 12: Cable Identification On Installed Data Cable

    6.4.4. Cable Identification on Installed Data Cable NOTE: The MTC30 includes 5 Remote IDs for data cables and 5 Remote IDs for coaxial cables. Expansion Kits are available for a maximum of 16 Remote IDs.

  • Page 13: Wiring And Display Examples For Data Cable

    1. Connect the numbered remote IDs to the port for each cable that needs to be identified. 2. At the wiring cabinet or patch panel, connect the unknown cable to the RJ45 port on the tester. 3. Press the button to start the test. 4.

  • Page 14: T568B Data Cable With Split Pairs

    6.4.5.3. T568B Data Cable With Split Pairs There is a split between the pairs on pins 3, 4 and 5, 6. “Fail” and “Split” appear on the display and the pin numbers with the split will flash. 6.4.5.4. T568B Data Cable With a Shorted and Open Pair Pins 1 and 2 are shorted and the pair on pins 7 and 8 is open.

  • Page 15: Video

    defective cable. The pins with wiring errors will flash. Pins 2 and 1 shown below pins 1 and 2 indicate a reversal on the Orange pair. Pins 6 and 5 shown below 5 and 6 indicate a crossed connection. 6.5. Video NOTE: Test signals in the Video mode may not pass through a splitter.
  • Page 16 1. Connect the cable under test to the F-type connector on the tester. 2. Press the button to start the test. 3. Press the MODE button to activate the Tone Generator Mode. 4. The tone can be sent through the center conductor, the shield or both. The connector pins the tone is being sent through will be shown on the bottom of the display.

  • Page 17: Cable Identification On Installed Video Cable

    6.5.2. Cable Identification on Installed Video Cable NOTE: The MTC30 includes 5 Remote IDs for data cables and 5 Remote IDs for coax cables. Expansion Kits are available for a maximum of 16 Remote IDs. The Remote IDs can be used to identify cable runs from the patch panel to a wall port.

  • Page 18: Wiring And Display Examples For Coax Cable

    6.5.3. Wiring and Display Examples for Coax Cable 6.5.3.1. Coax Cable with Proper Continuity The cable is good and passes the test. ID 1 signifies that Remote Identifier number 1 is being used to terminate the cable. NOTE: The flashing “o”s on the bottom of the display indicate the tester is running a continuous test.

  • Page 19: General Specifications

    8. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Function Range Cable Type Shielded or Unshielded: CAT 7, CAT 7A, CAT 6A, CAT 6, CAT 5E, CAT 5, CAT 3, COAX Maximum Cable Length 305m (1000 feet) Minimum Cable Length for 0.5m (1.6 feet) Split Pair Detection Maximum Voltage Between Any 60V DC or 55V AC Two Pins to Prevent Damage...
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