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Fluke TS54 TDR User Manual

Fluke TS54 TDR
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TS
54 TDR
TS
53 PRO
Test Sets
PN 3836384
August 2011, Rev. 1, 12/11
©2011 Fluke Corporation. Printed in China.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
Users Guide

Table of Contents

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Fluke TS54 TDR Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandFluke
ModelTS54 TDR
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Overview of Features

Registration

Register your product with Fluke Networks for updates and support services.

Contacting Fluke Networks

Safety Information

Understand the IEC symbols and safety warnings for proper test set operation.

Physical Characteristics

Housing

Describes the test set housing made of high-impact plastic for rugged service.

Belt Clip

Details the spring-loaded belt clip for secure connection to belt loops.

Test Leads

Information on field-replaceable test leads and available configurations.

Battery

Instructions on battery usage, replacement, and handling warnings.

Speaker and Speakerphone Microphone

Location and usage of the speaker and microphone for audio output.

Display and Keypad

How to Turn the Test Set On and Off

How to Use the Monitor and Talk Modes

Explains Monitor mode for line monitoring and Talk mode for off-hook operations.

Monitor Mode

Details on using Monitor mode for line monitoring without disrupting service.

Caller ID

How Caller ID information is displayed after the first ring.

Caller ID for Call Waiting

Functionality of Caller ID for incoming calls during an active call.

Talk Mode

Low Voltage Lockout

Describes the lockout condition when voltage is 4 V or less.

Originating a Call

Step-by-step guide to making a call using the test set.

Disconnecting a Call

Methods for ending an active call.

Answering a Call

Process for answering an incoming call on the test set.

Data Lockout Operation

Data Safe Practices

Guidelines for monitoring lines and avoiding disruption to data services.

Ground Start

Procedure for activating idle, ground-start telephone lines.

Data Lockout Override

High Voltage Lockout Operation

Explains lockout for voltages above 140 V dc for safety.

Dialing and Storing Numbers in Memory

How to store and manage phone numbers for speed dialing.

Program Speed Dialing Numbers

Putting a Pause in a Stored Number

How to insert pauses into stored numbers for dialing through PBX systems.

Storing the Number You are Calling

Dialing a Number with the Speed Dial Function

Steps to dial a number using the speed dial feature.

Dialing a Number from the Phone Book

How to select and dial numbers from the phone book.

Dialing a Number from the Call Log

Instructions to redial numbers from the call history.

DTMF Digit Grabbing

Capturing DTMF tones for troubleshooting customer equipment.

Visual ANAC Mode

Using the TDR (TS54 TDR)

How to use the Time Domain Reflectometer to measure cable length and faults.

How to Change the Length Units

Line Verification

Test for data and voltage on a line before TDR testing.

VOP

Velocity of Propagation setting for accurate TDR length calculations.

Using the TDR on Multi-Wire Cables

Guidance on using the TDR with multi-conductor cables.

If the TDR Shows Unusual or Unstable Length Measurements

Using the Toner (TS54 TDR)

How to use the toner to identify wire pairs and find cables.

Using the SmartTone Function

Configuring Your Test Set

How to Select Tone or Pulse Mode

Setting the dialing mode to tone or pulse.

Hook Flash Duration

Adjusting hook flash duration for PBX functions.

Pause Duration

Setting the duration of pauses inserted into stored numbers.

Make Receive-Only Loud Speaker Mode the Default

Configuring the test set to default to receive-only speaker mode.

Display Backlight Timeout

Test Set Timeout

Setting the inactivity timer for automatic test set shutdown.

Speaker and Handset Receiver Volume for Talk Mode

Velocity of Propagation (VOP)

Setting the VOP for accurate TDR length calculations.

Factory Defaults

Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) Technology (TS54 TDR)

Explains the principles and operation of Time Domain Reflectometry.

VOP Variations

Frequently Asked Questions

Maintenance

Replacing the Battery

Step-by-step guide for safely replacing the test set battery.

Replacing the Belt Clip

Replacing the Belt Clip Protector

Instructions for replacing the protective cover for the belt clip.

Replacing the Test Leads

Accessories

Specifications

Technical specifications for the TS54 TDR/TS53 PRO test sets.

Software Notice

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