REI TALAN 3.0 User Manual

BASIC TALAN OPERATIONS
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BASIC TALAN OPERATIONS .................................................................................................... 7
Battery Charging and Power Control ....................................................................... 7
Updating the Software and Firmware ..................................................................... 7
Saving Screen Shots to Thumb Drive ....................................................................... 7
Touch Screen and Keypad ....................................................................................... 8
Common Functions ................................................................................................. 8
Information Display ................................................................................................ 9
INPUTS AND AUTOMATIC SWITCHING ................................................................................. 11
TEST DATABASE MANAGEMENT .......................................................................................... 13
TESTING CONCEPTS AND RECOMMENDED TEST SEQUENCE .................................................. 17
Testing Locations .................................................................................................. 17
VoIP Wiring and Using the TALAN VoIP Adapter .................................................... 18
Testing Stages ....................................................................................................... 19
Summary of Recommended Tests ......................................................................... 20
Automated Sequencing and Manual Operation ..................................................... 22
Test Types ............................................................................................................ 24
Test Type Configuration Tips ................................................................................. 26
Save Sequence Data Functions .............................................................................. 27
MANUAL TEST FUNCTIONS .................................................................................................. 29
Save/Recall for Manual Test Functions .................................................................. 30
Save/Recall Data Example ..................................................................................... 31
Save Data to a Target Example .............................................................................. 34
DMM – Digital Multimeter .................................................................................... 36
DMM (Advanced Shield and EarthGround Testing) ................................................ 38
Audio ................................................................................................................... 40
Audio (Advanced Shield and EarthGround Testing) ................................................ 45
Classify Pairs ......................................................................................................... 47
FDR Frequency Domain Reflectometer .................................................................. 49
RF Analysis ........................................................................................................... 50
NLJD Line Non-Linear Junction Detection .............................................................. 54
VoIP (Overview, Connections, Mirroring…) ............................................................ 58
VoIP Plus+ (Advanced Detection and Analysis) ...................................................... 62
VoIP Analysis ........................................................................................................ 69
Line Bias ............................................................................................................... 71
A/B Comparison ................................................................................................... 72
HARMONIC LOCATOR PROBE: LINE TRACING AND TAP DETECTION ...................................... 74
HLP Locator Probe Display .................................................................................... 76
HLP Controls ......................................................................................................... 77
HLP Modes of Operation ....................................................................................... 77
Service Routines ................................................................................................... 79
Misc. Displays ....................................................................................................... 80
HLP Battery Compartment .................................................................................... 80
HLP Headphone Jack ............................................................................................. 81
TALAN SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................... 82

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)