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Fluke TS 100 PRO User Manual

Fluke TS 100 PRO
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TS
100 PRO
Cable Fault Finder
PN 3850759
October 2011, Rev. 3 5/2015
©2011, 2012, 2015 Fluke Corporation
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
Users Guide
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Fluke TS 100 PRO Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeCable Tester
Power Supply9V alkaline battery
Continuity TestingYes
Warranty1 year
Supported CablesTwisted pair, coaxial, and telephone cables
DisplayLCD
Test TypesWiremap
Battery LifeApproximately 50 hours
Operating Temperature0 °C to 50 °C
Storage Temperature-20 °C to 60 °C
Tone Generator Frequency1 kHz

Summary

Overview of Functions

Registration

Instructions for registering the product online for updates and support.

Contacting Fluke Networks

Safety Information

General Safety Warnings

General warnings about fire, electric shock, and personal injury.

Safety Information

Maintenance Cautions

Cautions to prevent damage from static discharge and testing non-working circuits.

Handling Wet Testers

Advice on handling moisture and drying the tester.

Physical Characteristics

Test Leads and Accessories

Information on approved test leads and accessories for the tester.

Operation

Installing Batteries

Step-by-step instructions for installing the tester's batteries.

Operation

Turning on the Tester

Instructions on how to power on the TS100 PRO tester and its self-test.

Automatic Power-Down

Explanation of the tester's automatic power-off feature to save battery.

Testing Cables

Instructions on how to connect and test cables with the TS100 PRO.

SmartTone™ Positive Identification System

How to Select the Modes of Operation

Overview of the various operational modes available on the TS100 PRO.

How to Select the Modes of Operation

Normal Test Mode

Description of the default operating mode and its characteristics.

Deadzone Test Mode

Explains how to use deadzone mode to skip the first 50 feet of cabling.

Bridge Tap Filter Test Mode

How to activate the filter to ignore the first bridge tap and find the second.

VOP Mode

How to enter and use VOP mode to change Velocity of Propagation settings.

Setup Mode

How to enter setup mode to change units or reset defaults.

Velocity of Propagation (VOP)

Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) Technology

Detailed explanation of how TDR technology works for cable fault finding.

Setting VOP to a Known Value

Steps to manually set the VOP value for improved accuracy.

Determining VOP from Known Length

How to use the tester to automatically determine VOP for a known cable length.

Velocity of Propagation (VOP)

VOP Variations

Factors affecting VOP accuracy and potential variations in readings.

Applications

Multi-Wire Environment Testing

Guidance on testing cables with multiple conductors or shorts.

Conduit Testing

How to test wires within a conduit.

Testing Wire Pairs in Conduit

Steps for testing a pair of wires inside a conduit for opens.

Testing Single Wire in Conduit

How to test a single wire against a conduit for faults.

Inventory Management

Using the tester to measure remaining cable length on spools for inventory.

Specifications

Maximum Length

Maximum measurable cable length and conditions affecting it.

Representative Maximum Cable Length

Examples of maximum cable lengths for different cable types.

Minimum Length

Minimum length for a non-zero reading on the tester.

Length Accuracy

Accuracy specifications for length measurements at different cable lengths.

Distance to Bridge Tap

The range for measuring the distance to a bridge tap.

Specifications

Minimum Length of Bridge Tap

Minimum length required to detect a bridge tap, dependent on cable.

Measurement Rate

How many measurements the tester can perform per second.

VOP Specification

Range and saveability of the Velocity of Propagation setting.

Test Technology

The core testing technology used by the TS100 PRO.

Cable Type Compatibility

Types of cables compatible with the TS100 PRO.

Power Requirements

Specifies the type and quantity of batteries used.

Reverse Battery Protection

Indicates if reverse battery installation causes damage.

Battery Life

Typical battery life duration for the tester.

Low Battery Indication

How the tester indicates a low battery condition.

Maximum Isolation Voltage

Maximum voltage the tester can safely withstand.

Voltage Measurement Accuracy

Range and accuracy of AC/DC voltage measurements.

High Voltage Detection

How the tester warns about high AC or DC voltages.

Tone Injection Details

Details about the tone injection frequency and cadence.

Impedance Range

The range of cable impedances the tester can accurately measure.

Temperature and Humidity

Operating and storage temperature/humidity ranges for the tester.

Specifications

Operating Altitude

Maximum operating altitude for the tester.

Weight and Dimensions

The weight and physical size of the TS100 PRO tester.

Safety and EMC Compliance

Safety standards and electromagnetic compatibility compliance.

User Application Notes

Notes on specific applications, bridge tap detection, and DSLAM testing.

Troubleshooting

Self-Test and Unresponsive Tester Issues

Troubleshooting steps for self-test failure, short readings, and unresponsive buttons.

Short Length Readings

Troubleshooting for readings shorter than expected.

Unresponsive Tester

Steps to take when the tester's buttons are not working.

Maintenance

Service and Case Warnings

Warnings about case opening, service, and battery leakage precautions.

Battery Leakage Caution

Caution about battery leakage and removal for long storage.

Handling Wet Testers

Instructions for drying and handling the tester if it gets wet.

How to Clean the Tester

Cleaning Solvent Warning

Warning against using specific solvents that can damage the tester.

Accessories

Available Accessories

Lists available accessories for the TS100 PRO tester.

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