TS54 TDR Test Set
Users Guide
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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
Line Verification .........................................................................................................................................16
VOP .............................................................................................................................................................17
Using the TDR on Multi-Wire Cables ........................................................................................................17
If the TDR Shows Unusual or Unstable Length Measurements ...............................................................17
Using the Toner .................................................................................................................................................17
Finding a Cable ...........................................................................................................................................17
Using the SmartTone Function ..................................................................................................................19
Configuring Your Test Set ................................................................................................................................20
How to Select Tone or Pulse Mode ...........................................................................................................20
Hook Flash Duration ..................................................................................................................................20
Pause Duration ...........................................................................................................................................20
Make Receive-Only Loud Speaker Mode the Default .............................................................................20
Display Backlight Timeout .........................................................................................................................21
Test Set Timeout .........................................................................................................................................21
Speaker and Handset Receiver Volume for Talk Mode ...........................................................................22
Velocity of Propagation (VOP) ..................................................................................................................22
Factory Defaults .........................................................................................................................................23
Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) Technology ..............................................................................................23
VOP Variations ...................................................................................................................................................25
Frequently Asked Questions .............................................................................................................................26
Maintenance ......................................................................................................................................................27
Cleaning ......................................................................................................................................................27
If the Test Set Gets Wet .............................................................................................................................27
If the Test Set Stops Operating .................................................................................................................27
Replacing the Battery ................................................................................................................................27
Replacing the Belt Clip ...............................................................................................................................28
Replacing the Belt Clip Protector ..............................................................................................................28
Replacing the Test Leads ...........................................................................................................................28
Accessories ..................................................................................................................................................30
Specifications .....................................................................................................................................................30
Software Notice .................................................................................................................................................31