Idea LinkMaster PRO - User Manual

LinkMaster™ PRO Tester Instructions
Warning!
Do not attach to energized cables. The LinkMaster™ Pro may be damaged.
Caution!
Inspect plugs for proper termination before inserting into the LinkMaster™ Pro. Do not use with 6
position plugs (RJ11) without an adapter. Minimum cable length for testing split pair condition is 3 feet.
LinkMaster™ Pro Key Functions
FEATURES
• Two line by 16 character full alphanumeric LCD with icons for clear results
• Tests for shield continuity, shorts, opens, miswires, reversals and split pairs with remote connected
• Pretest - One ended testing for shorts, opens and split pairs (no remote connected)
• Test results displayed in wire map format with message line for shorts and split pairs
• Displays PASS and sounds beep (optional) for T568A/B
• Will display wiremap for 10Base-T and Token Ring with remote connected
• Length measurement in feet or meters using cable capacitance method
• UTP, ScTP and coax length measurements with and without remote attached
• Coax mapping with up to eight color coded coax remotes
• Tone generator mode sends four different tones on all conductors, selected pair or selected pin
• Auto-on of LinkMaster™ Pro when remote is installed
• Auto-off in any mode and low power consumption for long battery life
• Low battery symbol indicates when to change battery
• Black battery cap allows for quick and easy battery change
• Two tester jacks allows patch cord testing without use of remote
• Will identify if connected to network device during length test
• 9 volt battery included
Four modes of operation
• Pretest
• Length
• Tone
• Coax
Setup mode
• To set user selectable options
• Push Mode to exit
Arrow Keys
• To change length constant
(see chart for required parameters)
• To change pair or pin selection for tone
• To scroll through setup selectable options
• Remote jack
for patch cords
Power ON by pressing any button
Press SEL to:
• Execute current displayed
mode
• Start new test cycle
• Select one of four tones
• Change pair being
measured for length
• Change user selectable options
- Beep On/Off
- Unshielded or Shielded Cable
- Units - Feet or Meters
• Main jack for all
testing

Summary

LinkMaster Pro Key Functions

Powering On and Main Jacks

Explains how to power on by pressing any button and identifies the main and remote jacks.

SEL and Arrow Key Operations

Operating Modes

Lists the four primary modes: Pretest, Length, Tone, Coax, and the Setup mode.

Tester Operation Modes Reference

Mode Descriptions

Details the functions and operations for Pretest, Length, Tone, Setup, and Coax modes.

Cable Testing Procedures

Wiremap and Fault Display

Pretest Functionality

Details how to perform one-ended testing for shorts, opens, and split pairs.

Length Measurement

Describes measuring cable length using capacitance and adjusting the length constant.

Tone Generation

Advanced Modes and Setup

Coax Cable Testing

Voltage Protection

Warns about input voltage and the 'VOLTAGE!!' message.

Specific Cable Test Guides

Patch Cable Testing

One-Terminated End Testing

Procedure for testing cables from one end without a remote unit.

Installed Cable Testing

Instructions for testing horizontal, in-wall cabling with remotes.

Advanced Measurement and Tone

Measuring Cable Length

Testing Coax Cables

Generating Tone for Tracing

Interpreting Test Results

Understanding PASS;FAIL Icons

Definition of Wiring Errors

Describes common errors like shorts, miswires, opens, and split pairs.

Wiring Error Examples

Open and Short Errors

Miswire and Split Pair Errors

Idea LinkMaster PRO Specifications