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Tempo Communications Sidekick Plus User Manual

Tempo Communications Sidekick Plus
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
52063747 REV 5 12/19
Read and understand all of the
instructions and safety information
in this manual before operating or
servicing this tool.
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© 2019 Tempo Communications Inc.
Sidekick
®
Plus
Test Set

Table of Contents

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Tempo Communications Sidekick Plus Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandTempo Communications
ModelSidekick Plus
CategoryTest Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

INTRODUCTION

Description

Describes the Sidekick Plus test set's capabilities and field applications.

Safety

Emphasizes the importance of safety information in the manual.

Test Lead Terminology

Explains the North American terminology for test leads (Tip, Ring, Ground).

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Safety Alert Symbol

Explains the hazard symbol and signal words used in the manual.

Electric shock hazard

Details warnings about electrical dangers and proper usage.

Measurement Categories

Defines safety categories (I, II, III, IV) for electrical measurements.

COMPONENTS

Base Unit

Lists and describes the primary components of the test set kit.

OPERATION

Function Keys

Explains the functionality of the four keys below the LCD screen.

Measuring Voltage

Guides on performing AC and DC voltage measurements.

Time Domain Reflectometer (TDR)

Explains the TDR feature for cable fault detection.

Resistance Fault Locator (RFL)

Describes the RFL functionality for finding faults.

Automatic Test

Explains how to run a comprehensive automated test sequence.

TOOLS MENU

Cord Calibration

Explains how to calibrate test leads for accurate measurements.

R/D Calculation

Details the resistance vs. distance calculation feature.

Impulse Noise (optional)

Details the optional impulse noise feature.

TOOLS MENU – PAGE 2

FED Control

Explains how to control a Far End Device for advanced tests.

Modem Update

Guides on updating the unit's firmware from a USB drive.

MAIN MENU

Config

Covers device settings like language, units, and frequency.

Cable Config

Allows configuration of cable types for TDR/RFL tests.

Autotest Config

Explains customization of autotest parameters and thresholds.

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning

Provides instructions for cleaning the test set and its case.

Battery

Covers battery recharging and the auto-off feature.

Battery Replacement

Details the procedure for replacing the battery pack.

SPECIFICATIONS

Volts AC

Lists specifications for AC voltage measurements.

Loop Current

Lists specifications for loop current measurements.

Circuit Noise

Lists specifications for circuit noise measurements.

Environmental

Details operating and storage temperature/humidity limits.

WARRANTY

General Provisions

Outlines the standard warranty terms and conditions.

Specific Warranty Provisions

Details various warranty types like factory, contracted, and extended.

APPENDIX A: STARTUP

Language Selection

Guides the user through selecting the display language on first use.

Distance Unit Selection

Guides the user through selecting distance units (Feet/Metres).

APPENDIX B: IMPULSE NOISE FEATURE (optional)

Testing Impulse Noise

Explains how to perform an impulse noise test.

Configuring Impulse Noise Settings

Details how to set measurement filters and termination modes.

APPENDIX C: STEP TDR FEATURE (optional)

Testing with Step TDR

Explains the procedure for using the Step TDR feature.

Interpreting Step TDR Results

Provides examples of Step TDR traces and their meanings.

APPENDIX D: WIDEBAND FEATURES (optional)

Wideband Loss

Describes how to measure wideband loss across different impedances.

Wideband Noise

Explains measuring wideband noise using various filters.

APPENDIX E: ADSL/VDSL FEATURE (optional)

Setup

Guides on configuring modem profiles for ADSL/VDSL synchronization.

Synchronizing

Explains the modem synchronization process for DSL lines.

Understanding Test Results

Explains how to interpret DSL test parameters like Showtime.

APPENDIX F – ACRONYMS