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Idea LinkMaster PRO User Manual

Idea LinkMaster PRO
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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
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Idea LinkMaster PRO Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandIdea
ModelLinkMaster PRO
CategoryTest Equipment
LanguageEnglish

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.

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

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.

Advanced Modes and Setup

Voltage Protection

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

Specific Cable Test Guides

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

Interpreting Test Results

Definition of Wiring Errors

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

Wiring Error Examples