Triplett WireMaster XR-2 Instruction Manual
WireMaster XR-2 FEATURES:
a)
Veri es point to point wiring of twisted pair LAN cables, telephone cables,
and other types of cables that use RJ-11 and RJ-45 connectors.
b) Checks for continuity in cable conductors
c) Generates two distinct warble tones usable for cable tracing
d) 8 LEDs identify the source and destination of each conductor
e) Direct connection of 6 pin RJ-11 or 8 pin RJ-45 cables
f) Allows remote testing of long cable runs up to 1000 feet
g) TELCO protected
h) Long battery life
SPECIFICATIONS:
Output Tone: Approximately 5 volts peak to peak square wave.
Protection: Will withstand 56 VDC with 400 Ohms series resistance applied
across any of the connector’s pins for 2 minutes. Will withstand
75 VAC peak with 100 Ohms series resistance superimposed
onto 56 VDC for 100 milliseconds.
(TELCO bias and ringing current)
Cable Types: Any cable with RJ-11 connectors on both ends, or RJ-45
connectors on both ends.
Battery:
9 volt alkaline, NEDA 1604A, such as Eveready 522
Battery Life: Approximately 100 hours
Size:
(EACH UNIT): 3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1" (93mm x 61mm x 28mm)
Weight:
(EACH UNIT): Less than 5 ounces without battery installed
CONFIGURATION OPTIONS:
The WireMaster XR-2
TRANSMITTER unit can be con gured by placing shorting
blocks on the two pin headers on the PC board. There are four di erent options
that will work in any combination of jumper settings (see Figure
1).
They are as
follows:
TYPE: When no jumper is on J103, the unit defaults to a 4 conductor RJ-11 test.
The middle four LEDs will sequence 2, 3, 4, 5, 2, 3, et If a jumper is placed on
J103, the unit will sequence the middle six LEDs to test a 6 conductor RJ-11 cable.
This option is functional only when the RJ-45/RJ-11 switch is set to RJ-11.
TONE: When no jumper is on J104, the unit generates a HI pitched warble tone
(800Hz and 700Hz toggling between each other). A LO pitched warble tone (600Hz
and 500Hz) is enabled when a jumper is placed on J104.
DIRECTION: When no jumper is on J105, the unit defaults to the Straight-through
wiring test. The LEDs on the TRANSMITTER unit will sequence in ascending order
(left to right). If a jumper is placed on J105, the LEDs will sequence in descending
order (right to left). This setting allows the RECEIVER LEDs to sequence in order
when testing Reversed wiring.
SPEED: When no jumper is on J106, the unit sequences from one conductor to
another in about 0.6 seconds. If a jumper is placed on J106, the sequencing speed
will be 4 times slower.
SAFETY WARNING:
The WireMaster XR-2 test set is not designed to be used on energized cables. This
test set will not withstand a direct cross to 110 VAC 60Hz power line. Failure to
follow this warning will lead to product failure or personal injury.
WIRE TRACING, TONE GENERATION:
The TRANSMITTER can generate one of two distinct warble tones, a low pitch or a
high pitch. These are user selectable by moving shorting blocks inside the unit
(see CONFIGURATION OPTIONS). Two TRANSMITTER units, one set for HI pitch
and the other set for LO pitch, can be used to trace two cables at the same time
without creating confusion (see Figure 2). The tones are sent automatically when
the unit is turned on. For direct connection, insert the cable’s plug into the RJ-45 or
RJ-11 jack. Connecting via a wall plate or wiring hub requires the use of a patch
cable (optional accessory). The far end of the cable being traced can be located by
using an inductive ampli er such as the Triplett HOUND Series.
NOTE: Use on live LAN or Telephone cables will yield erroneous results.
NEVER TEST ENERGIZED CABLES.
c.
Wiring Hub
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
RJ-45
RJ-11
OFF
1 2 3 4 5 6
RJ-45
RJ-11
TRANSMITTER
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
RJ-45
RJ-11
OFF
1 2 3 4 5 6
RJ-45
RJ-11
TRANSMITTER
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Reference LEDs
B
RJ-45 / RJ-11 Selector Switch
C
Cable Under Test
D
Modular Jacks
E
Receiver LEDs
F
Local / Remote Selector Switch
E
F
B
A
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
RJ-45
RJ-11
OFF
1 2 3 4 5 6
RJ-45
RJ-11
TRANSMITTER
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6
RJ-45
RJ-11
Sequential Flashing = Pass
RECEIVER
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Local
Remote
Instruction Manual
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USER PROGRAMMABLE JUMPER DIAGRAM
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