VTLAN6 - Measuring equipment VELLEMAN - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL VTLAN6 VELLEMAN

To all residents of the European Union Important environme ntal information about this product This symbol on the device or the package indicates that disposal of the device after its lifecycle could harm the environment. Do not dispose of the unit (or batteries) as unsorted municipal waste; it should be taken to a specialize d com pany for re cycling. This device should be returned to your distributor or to a local recycling se rvice. Respe ct the local environmenta l rule s. If in d oubt, contact yo ur loca l wa ste disposal author ities. Tha nk you for choo sing Velleman! Please read the manual tho roughly before bringing this device into service. If the device was damaged in transit, don't install or use it and contact your dea ler.

Never use the tester on live wires; this will damage the tester. There are no user-se rvicea ble parts inside the device . Re fer to an a uthorized dealer for se rvice a nd/or spa re parts. Refer to the Velleman® Service and Qua lity W arra nty on the last p age s o f this manu a l.

• Indoor use only. Keep this device away from rain, moisture, splashing and dripping liquids. Never put objects filled with liquids on top of or close to the device.

• Keep this device away from dust and extreme tem peratures.

• Prote ct this de vice from shock s and abuse . Avoid brute force whe n operating the device.

• Familiarise yourself with the functions of the device before actually using it.

• All modifications of the device a re forb idden for safety reasons. Damage caused by use r modifications to the de vice is not co vered by the warranty.VTLA N6

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• Only use the device for its intended purpose. Using the device in an unauthorised way will void the warranty.

• Damage caused by disregard of certain guidelines in this manual is not covered by the warranty and the dealer will not accept responsibility for any ensuing defects or problems.

• Keep this manual for future reference.

This Network Cable (LAN) tester for various cable types is in dispe nsa b le in ne two rk insta l la tio n an d m a intena n ce a cti vitie s. This compact device can be used for testing network or telephone cables (8P8C (RJ45), 6P6C (RJ12), 6P 2C (R J11), 4P 4C (RJ10)) and for m ost types of computer cables.

• advanced design for easy testing

• ability to test cables from a distance and in places that are not easily accessible

• automatically runs all tests and checks for continuity, open, shorted and crossed wire pairs

• slow and fast test switch

Refer to the illustrations on page 2 of this manual.

Never use the tester on live wires; this will damage the meter.VTLA N6

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1. Set the on/off switch [2] in the ON position. The indicator [1]

blinks. To execute the test at a slower pace, set the on/off switch in the S (‘slow’) position. The indicator blinks slower.

2. Insert one end of the cable under test into the socket in the

ma s te r: [3] for RJ45, [4] for RJ11/RJ12.

3. Insert the other end of the cable into the socket in the remote

[7] for RJ45, [8] for RJ11/RJ12. The cable test lights on the master [5] and on the remote [6] light up in sequence.

4. After testing, remove the cable from master and remote and set

the on/off switch in the OFF position.

Open circuits: wires 2 and 5 are broken, indicators 2 a nd 5 do not light up on master and remote. Note: If less than two wires in the cable are connected, none of the indicators lights up. ma ste r: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 remote: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8VTLA N6

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Descriptio n Sequence Short-circuit between wires 2 and 4: all indicators on master light up in sequence, indicators 2 and 4 do not light up on remote. ma ste r:

Wires 2 and 3 a re connected in the wrong order: indicator 3 lights up first on remote. ma ste r: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 remote: 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 8

• Do not puncture batteries or throw them in fire as they may explode.

• Do not attempt to recharge non-rec hargeable batteries (alkaline).

• Dispose of batte ries in accordance with local regulations. Keep batteries away from children. Notes

• Replace the battery as soon as the lights on the device become weaker. A low batte ry power may produce false rea dings.

• Remove the battery from the device if it will not be used for a long time . O ld ba tteries can begin to leak and damage the de vice.

• To replace the battery

1. Slide open the battery cover at the back and replace the battery

(9 V, 6LR61C). Respect the polarity.

2. C lo se th e ba tte ry co ve r.

7. Tec hnical Spe cifications

te sts RJ-45, 10BASE-T, Token Ring, RJ11/12 cables power supply 9 V battery 6LR61C (not incl.) max. cable length for testing 100 m Use this device with o rigina l a ccessor ies on ly. Velleman nv cannot be held resp onsible in the event of damage or injury result ing from (incorrect) use of this device. For more infoVTLA N6

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concernin g th is pro duct a nd the latest vers ion of th is ma nua l, please v isit our website www.velleman.eu. The information in this manua l is subject to cha nge witho ut prior n otice.

The co pyright to this manual is o wned by Velleman nv. A ll worldwide r ights reserved. No part of this manual may be copied, rep roduced, transla ted or re duced to a ny electronic medium or otherwise without the prior written consent of the copyright holder. GEBRUIKERSHANDLEIDING

• All consumer products are subject to a 24- month warranty on production flaws and defective material as from the original date of purchase.

• Velleman® can decide to replace an article with an equivalent article, or to refund the retail value totally or partially when the complaint is valid and a free repair or replacement of the article is impossible, or if the expenses are out of proportion. You will be delivered a replacing article or a refund at the value of 100% of the purchase price in case of a flaw occurred in the first year after the date of purchase and delivery, or a replacing article at 50% of the purchase price or a refund at the value of 50% of the retail value in case of a flaw occurred in the second year after the date of purchase and delivery.

• Not covered by warranty: - all direct or indirect damage caused after delivery to the article (e.g. by oxidation, shocks, falls, dust, dirt, humidity...), and by the article, as well as its contents (e.g. data loss), compensation for loss of profits; - consumable goods, parts or accessories that are subject to an aging process during normal use, such as batteries (rechargeable, non- rechargeable, built-in or replaceable), lamps, rubber parts, drive belts... (unlimited list); - flaws resulting from fire, water damage, lightning, accident, natural disaster, etc.…; - flaws caused deliberately, negligently or resulting from improper handling, negligent maintenance, abusive use or use contrary to the manufacturer’s instructions; - damage caused by a commercial, professional or collective use of the article (the warranty validity will be reduced to six (6) months when the article is used professionally); - damage resulting from an inappropriate packing and shipping of the article; - all damage caused by modification, repair or alteration performed by a third party without written permission by Velleman®.

• Articles to be repaired must be delivered to your Velleman® dealer, solidly packed (preferably in the original packaging), and be completed with the original receipt of purchase and a clear flaw description.

• Hint: In order to save on cost and time, please reread the manual and check if the flaw is caused by obvious causes prior to presenting the article for repair. Note that returning a non-defective article can also involve handling costs.

• Repairs occurring after warranty expiration are subject to shipping costs.

• The above conditions are without prejudice to all commercial warranties. The above enumeration is subject to modification according to the article (see article’s manual).