REI TALAN 3.0 User Manual

MANUAL TEST FUNCTIONS
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Note: When selecting the Shield to do a specific test, the EarthGround selection will be forced
to None. Likewise, when selecting the EarthGround to do a specific test, the Shield selection
will be forced to None.
The same testing controls for Manual Audio is permitted for the Shield and EarthGround tests.
E.g. Selection of Test Analog Audio, Test Digital Audio, Read DC, etc.
The right dashboard Connections display can be used to control the selections when the Wire
To Test is set to Selected Wire. The following figure shows a test of Analog Audio with a
speaker between Wire 4 of a CAT6 cable plugged into the Phone jack and the Shield of the
CAT6 cable:
The DMM Measurements taken against Shield and EarthGround connections can be saved in a
TALAN Job file which can then be viewed on a PC running the TALAN Data Viewer V3.0 in the
Manual Test data section.

REI TALAN 3.0 Specifications

Control System

primary computer	32 bit RISC processor, 520 MHz
internal memory	64 MB SDRAM (OS), 64 MB Flash
external memory	Compact Flash Type III, USB mass storage

Digital Multimeter

sample rate	500 msec
AC/DC volts	0 to 250V Maximum
AC/DC current	0 to 300mA Maximum
resistance	0 to 42MΩ
capacitance	50pF to 40µF

Power System

external input	15VDC @3A
universal power supply	100-240VAC, 50-60Hz
removable battery	Rechargeable Lithium ion, 4-hour runtime

Mechanical

dimensions	10.0 in x 12.9 in x 2.7 in (25.4 cm x 32.8 cm x 6.9 cm)
weight with battery	6 lbs (2.7 kg)
case dimensions	5.4 in x 14.9 in x 19.5 in (13.7 cm x 37.8 cm x 49.5 cm)
loaded case weight	19.0 lbs (7.1 kg)
operating temperature	0°C to +50°C

Harmonic Locator Probe

operational frequency	225 kHz & 450 kHz
antenna type	Balanced Loopstick
headphone audio output	16Ω, 105dB SPL limited
battery	9V Alkaline
run-time	10 hours average, 22 hours (headphones)
size	17.5 in x 1.5 in (44.45 cm x 3.8 cm) stored, 63.75 in x 1.5 in (162 cm x 3.8 cm) fully extended
weight	1 lbs (.5 kg)