LANTEK User Manual - Ideal Industries
LANTEK User Manual - Ideal Industries
LANTEK User Manual - Ideal Industries
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Chapter 1<br />
Your Cable Tester<br />
POWER MANAGEMENT<br />
Both the Display (DH) and Remote (RH) Handsets use interchangeable rechargeable<br />
NiMH (Nickel Metal-Hydride) battery packs.<br />
‣ The DH and RH can be run on battery power for approximately eight hours.<br />
Actual battery power times will vary based on factors such as operating time<br />
versus standby time, use of the display backlight, and ambient temperature.<br />
‣ When the battery is almost empty, the tester displays a warning message. The<br />
tester will automatically shut down before testing results are affected.<br />
‣ After a brief period of inactivity, the DH and RH automatically power down to<br />
save battery power.<br />
‣ If the tester will not be used for several days, it is recommended that the yellow<br />
battery protection strips be inserted to conserve battery charge.<br />
OPERATING THE DH AND RH FROM AC POWER<br />
The DH and RH handsets can be operated from an external DC source (AC/DC Wall<br />
Cube).<br />
Figure 1-4: Tester AC/DC Wall Cube Adapter<br />
When the AC/DC Wall Cube Adapter is used to power the handsets:<br />
‣ Both handset batteries will receive a trickle charge.<br />
‣ The DH handset will display the AC plug and cable indicator at the top left of the<br />
screen.<br />
Only the Wall Cube provided with the instrument should be used. Other<br />
types of Wall Cubes may cause damage to the tester. Adapters are<br />
currently available for European, United Kingdom and North American<br />
AC power.<br />
Note: Do not connect to AC power when testing shielded cables as a ground, loop<br />
may result and cause input protection warnings.<br />
BATTERY CHARGING<br />
The handset batteries are recharged using the AC/DC Wall Cube. The process can take<br />
up to approximately 8 hours to fully recharge batteries. The DH uses battery-powered<br />
flash ROM to store handset data and settings whenever the battery is removed from<br />
the tester. The internal flash ROM battery has a three-year life expectancy.<br />
Note: Charge time will vary depending upon battery level at the time of charging.<br />
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