Fluke Ts 100 Pro User Manual - Free PDF Download

Page 3 - Contents; Title

i Contents Title Page Overview of Functions .................................................................................................................................... 1Registration ................................................................................................................

Page 5 - Overview of Functions

1 TS ® 100 PRO Cable Fault Finder Overview of Functions The TS100 PRO Cable Fault Finder with PowerBT ™ bridge tap detection is a portable, handheld TDR device used by installers, repair technicians and other authorized personnel for detecting bridge taps, locating problems on installed cable pairs,...

Page 6 - Contacting Fluke Networks; Safety Information; Warning

2 TS100 PRO Cable Fault Finder Users Guide Contacting Fluke Networks www.flukenetworks.com [email protected] +1-425-446-5500 or 1-800-283-5853  Australia: 61 (2) 8850-3333 or 61 (3) 9329 0244  Beijing: 86 (10) 6512-3435  Brazil: 11 3759 7600  Canada: 1-800-363-5853  Europe: +31-(0) 40 2...

Page 7 - Caution

3 Safety Information  Do not use the tester if it is damaged. Before you use the tester, inspect the case. Look for cracks or missing plastic. Pay particular attention to the insulation surrounding the connector. If the tester is damaged, remove the battery and make sure that no one uses the tester...

Page 8 - Physical Characteristics; Test Leads and Accessories

4 TS100 PRO Cable Fault Finder Users Guide Physical Characteristics See Figure 1.  Power key, which turns the tester on and off.  Four-digit LED display shows test results.  The BT FILTER LED is on when the bridge tap filter is on. The filter causes the tester to ignore the first reflection so it...

Page 9 - Operation; Installing Batteries

5 Operation Operation Installing Batteries  Warning  To avoid possible fire, electric shock or personal injury:  To prevent unreliable test results, replace the battery as soon as LO bAtt shows on the display.  Before you remove the battery door, disconnect the test leads from the cable or circu...

Page 10 - Turning on the Tester

6 TS100 PRO Cable Fault Finder Users Guide Turning on the Tester Turn the tester on by pressing the ON/AUTOTEST key. The tester performs a self test each time it is turned on. During the self test, the tester displays 8888 . Automatic Power-Down To save battery power, the tester automatically turns ...

Page 12 - SmartTone; How to Select the Modes of

8 TS100 PRO Cable Fault Finder Users Guide SmartTone ™ Positive Identification System See Figure 3. The tester injects a tone onto the connected pair concurrently with fault locating signals. This tone is compatible with most tone probes. When you are using a tone probe to identify a wire pair, the ...

Page 13 - Normal Test Mode; Deadzone Test Mode; Bridge Tap Filter Test Mode; Setup Mode

9 How to Select the Modes of Operation Normal Test Mode When you turn on the tester, it is in normal mode:  The display, LEDs, and beeper operate as described in Table 1 and the unit has a deadzone of zero.  To turn on the 50-foot deadzone test mode (50 feet or 15 meters from tester), press Z .  ...

Page 14 - Applications

10 TS100 PRO Cable Fault Finder Users Guide To exit the setup mode: Turn off the tester, then turn it on again. To reset all parameters to factory default values: Turn off the tester, hold down both Y and Z buttons, turn on the tester, then wait at least 10 seconds before you release Y and Z buttons...

Page 16 - Multi-Wire Environment; Inventory Management

12 TS100 PRO Cable Fault Finder Users Guide If you have an optional, inductive probe (Not included. See Figure 3), you can use the SmartTone feature to identify multiple pairs. When using an inductive probe to ID the wire pair together, then release the short. If the cadence changes, positive identi...

Page 18 - Time Domain Reflectometry

14 TS100 PRO Cable Fault Finder Users Guide Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) Technology Note This section goes deeper into the theory of operation. You can skip this section and still use the tester effectively by reading the other parts of this guide. However, it is worth reading this section if you...

Page 19 - VOP Variations

15 Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) Technology to make an electrical signal (TDR waveform) that has various flat and bumpy sections that represent the start, the impedance changes, and the end of the cable. The size and shape of the flat and bumpy sections depend on the distance to the impedance chan...

Page 21 - Maximum Length; Frequently Asked Questions

17 Frequently Asked Questions To set the VOP for more accurate length measurements, see “Velocity of Propagation (VOP)” on page 10. See Table 2 and Table 3 for the VOP values for many cable types and conditions. Maximum Length The maximum length of cable that can correctly be measured by the TS100 P...

Page 23 - If Something Seems Wrong; Maintenance; If the Tester Gets Wet

19 If Something Seems Wrong with the Tester If Something Seems Wrong with the Tester The display remains at 8888 after power on. The self test has failed. The batteries may be weak or the tester has water inside. Try changing the batteries or drying the tester. The tester reads less than 10 feet (3 ...

Page 24 - How to Clean the Tester; Accessories

20 TS100 PRO Cable Fault Finder Users Guide How to Clean the Tester To clean the display, use lens cleaner and a soft, lint-free cloth. To clean the case, use a soft cloth that is moist with water or water and a weak soap. Do not use petroleum-based or chlorinated cleaning agents.  Caution Do not u...