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1. The angled bed of nails with piercing clip cord set attached to the Telephone Line Analyzer must be used to properly connect to telephone lines For 66 110 blocks affix the angled bed of nails with piercing pin cord set to tip and ring When testing from an RJ11 use an appropriate modular adapter banjo CAUTION xx Volts DISCONNECT NOW message appears when the voltage surpasses 65 volts peak AC or DC Do not operate the Telephone Line Analyzer on cable systems exceeding a voltage value of 65 volts or current in excess of 125 mA CAUTION Internal components of the Telephone Line Analyzer are protected to 270 volts peak AC or DC and a voltage clamp will activate Connecting the unit to cabling systems with voltage above 270 volts peak AC or DC may damage the test unit and pose a safety hazard for the user 4 5 The Talk Bell Mon T B M T B M buttons are on the left side of the Telephone Line Analyzer The following subsections describe how the Telephone Line Analyzer works in each of the three settings Figure 4 1 Using the TALK BELL MON and Mute buttons 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 29 Chapter 4 Operation 4 5 1 The TALK Setting TALK Mode The TALK or off hook position takes the Telephone Line Analyzer off hook on a standard POTS plain old telephone service voice phone line While the Telephone Line Analyzer is off hook it can dial numbers either directly from the keypad or f2. Values Description The unit has eight memory storage 12345678 locations Each memory slot has the option to view Memory Dial or enter a name and number Menor A name up to 16 characters long can be y stored to identify the number stored in Name that location Memory Up to 32 digits can be saved in each of Number the eight memory locations 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 21 Chapter 3 LCD and Keypad Functions 3 1 3 Battery Life Indicator dum The battery life icon appears in the upper right corner of the LCD display screen to demonstrate the approximate remaining battery life A new set of batteries shows four bars The number of bars decreases as the battery is nearing depletion At about 4 2 volts the battery icon has no bars At about 3 5 volts the screen starts to fade Results may be unreliable at this point NOTE The Telephone Line Analyzer will turn off if the power supply goes out of regulation from a low battery condition 3 1 4 Detection Warnings When entering Talk mode the Telephone Line Analyzer performs several tests before going off hook These tests include high and low voltage checks and data detection The following describes the types of warning screens that might be encountered The voltage warning display screen is presented if the voltage detected on a cable exceeds 65 volts peak AC or DC If this screen appears the Telephone Line Analyzer disconnects from the line and retries every f
3. LCD screen Mute button Keypad Microphone Fj Figure 2 1 Telephone Line Analyzer components diagram 1 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 15 Chapter 2 Overview Talk tlli D Loudspeaker Bell O Monitor buttons Mute button Figure 2 2 Telephone Line Analyzer components diagram 2 Page 16 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 2 Overview Angled Bed of Nails with Piercing Clip Cord Set One angled bed of nails with piercing pin cord set is located at the bottom of the Telephone Line Analyzer The connectors enable you to securely connect with individual telephone cable connectors Figure 2 3 Angled bed of nails with piercing clip cord set 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 17 Chapter 3 LCD and Keypad Functions 3 LCD Display Screen and Keypad Functions 3 1 LCD Display Screen The Telephone Line Analyzer has a transreflective graphical LCD display screen shown in Figure 3 1 The LCD display screen shows the following modes and related icons memory and battery life indicator Figure 3 1 LCD display screen 3 1 1 Talk Mode When the Talk button is pressed the Telephone Line Analyzer goes off hook and displays the line condition on the LCD display screen Table 3 1 shows the information displayed on the screen when the
4. com Page 7 Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 2 6 Troubleshooting Specifications Overview 2 1 Introduction 2 1 1 Features 2 1 2 Terms and Descriptions 2 2 What s Included 2 3 Hardware Description LCD Display Screen and Keypad Functions 3 1 LCD Display Screen 3 1 1 Talk Mode 3 1 2 Memory Storage 3 1 3 Battery Life Indicator 3 1 4 Detection Warnings 3 2 Keypad Operation 4 1 Turning the Unit On Off 4 1 1 Turn Unit On 4 1 2 Turn Unit Off 4 2 Automatic Power Down 4 3 POTS Testing General Guidelines 4 4 Connecting to a POTS Line 4 5 The Talk Bell Mon T B M 4 5 1 The TALK Setting TALK Mode 4 5 2 The BELL Setting BELL Mode 4 5 3 The MON Setting MONITOR Mode Maintenance camina 5 1 Battery Replacement 5 2 Cleaning 5 3 Storage 6 1 Contacting Black Box 6 2 Shipping and Packaging Page 8 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 1 Specifications 1 Specifications Apparent Line Resistance 275 Ohms at 20 mA Battery Low Level Approximately 4 volts Compliance CE Environment IP54 dust and water resistant Passed drop test at 20 ft Flash Duration 600 50 ms Interface Attached cord set Input Protection Up to 270 volts peak AC or DC Languages English Spanish and French Line Current Range 10 to 110 mA Memory 8 programmable locations 32 digits with 16 character tag stored in no
5. displayed on the screen During this time the label CWCID replaces the line current field The user can switch to the incoming call by pressing the Talk button to Flash the line 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 31 Chapter 4 Operation Speed Dial In Talk mode function key F1 Recall accesses a screen for speed dialing From the Speed Dial screen press the zero 0 key to dial the last number dialed or a Memory Dial slot by pressing 1 through 8 The soft function keys provide further access to the Memory Dial slots or Recent Call List by pressing the soft key and scrolling through the slots using the arrow keys Press the Dial soft key to dial the currently displayed number Flash To flash the phone line press the T Talk button while off hook The Flash function breaks the phone line connection for 0 6 seconds simulating a phone hookflash signal Hookflashes are often used to transfer calls or to activate special PABX or central office features Volume Control U O i se the Y 2 keys to adjust receiver and loudspeaker volume During adjustment a bar graph is displayed to show the volume percentage The receiver and loudspeaker have separate volume settings Volume levels for Talk mode and Monitor mode are set and stored independently Using the Multi function Mute Button When the test set is off hook in the TALK mode and the loudspeaker is OFF you can mute the Telephone Line Analyzer micropho
6. 24 746 5500 blackbox com Page 37 Chapter 4 Operation Once you save the slot s name you then enter the associated phone number On the Edit Number screen use the function keys to cancel F1 save F2 or access other options F3 The Options key activates a popup menu that contains additional operations Press F3 again to view the second page of the popup menu Each item on the popup menu is activated by pressing the key shown to its left The popup menu allows you to enter additional DTMF numbers add a pause to the dialing sequence change to tone dialing and clear erase the phone number Enter a phone number with the Telephone Line Analyzer s keypad As the number is entered it is formatted according to the Number Format defined below e g 123 4567 Use the left arrow key to delete to the left Recent Call List The Telephone Line Analyzer automatically stores the last 10 numbers called or received To view the list press F3 View while Recent Call is displayed in Setup Scroll through the list of recent calls with the 4 2 and keys Press the Setup key to exit Use function key F1 Del to delete an entry from the list and function key F3 Save to save an entry in the Memory Dial list Language Use function keys F1 and F3 to switch between English French and Spanish Number Format This entry defines how telephone numbers are displayed Use function key F3 to edit the numeric formatting When edit
7. 39 Chapter 5 Maintenance 5 Maintenance 5 1 Battery Replacement ELECTRIC SHOCK WARNING Disconnect Telephone Line Analyzer leads before opening the battery door 1 Carefully remove the silicon boot from the Telephone Line Analyzer 2 Using a 1 Philips head screwdriver remove all four screws on the battery door located in the back of the Telephone Line Analyzer towards the bottom of the unit 3 Take off the battery door and remove the old batteries 4 Replace with four AAA alkaline batteries Slide the batteries into the battery cartridge according to the diagram printed on the bottom of the battery compartment 5 Return the battery door to the unit and tighten the screw to secure the battery door The door is keyed to fit in only one direction 6 Carefully replace the silicon boot on the Telephone Line Analyzer CAUTION Do not over tighten the battery door Doing so can damage the test unit 5 2 Cleaning Use a damp clean cloth to clean the tester NOTES 1 Disconnect the Telephone Line Analyzer test leads before Cleaning Failing to do so can damage the unit and result in personal injury 2 Do not use abrasive harsh cleaners or solvents to clean the Telephone Line Analyzer Page 40 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 5 Maintenance 5 3 Storage When the Telephone Line Analyzer is not in use store it in a dry protective case The battery should be removed if the tester is stored fo
8. TLA1000 lt gt BLACK BOX NETWORK SERVICES Customer Order toll free in the U S Call 877 877 BBOX outside Support U S call 724 746 5500 FREE technical support 24 DISCOS ton hours a day 7 days a week Call 724 746 5500 or fax 724 746 0746 Mailing address Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 e Web site www blackbox com E mail info blackbox com Trademarks Used in this Manual TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies Inc Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners Page 2 724 746 5500 blackbox com FCC and IC Statements FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio communication It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area 15 likely to cause interference in which ca
9. aker Icon Appears when the loudspeaker on the back is active Page 34 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 4 Operation LI Battery Icon Displays remaining battery life A new set of batteries has four bars When the test set is in the Monitor mode with the loudspeaker ON the mute button is used to mute the loudspeaker The loudspeaker is only OFF while the mute button is being held down While muted the speaker icon on the screen is displayed in reverse video Volume Control A Use the e S keys to adjust receiver and loudspeaker volume During adjustment a bar graph is displayed to show the volume percentage Volume levels for Talk mode and Monitor mode are set and stored independently Setup Menu To enter the Setup Menu the phone must be in talk or monitor mode not Off Hook Protection mode By pressing the Setup key the Telephone Line Analyzer will present a list of options that can be modified The Telephone Line Analyzer command keys now take on their setup mode functions identities You can use the scroll keys to move to different items Pressing the Setup key will exit the setup menu Setup mode automatically exits after 2 minutes without a key press 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 35 Chapter 4 Operation wa Setup Menu Memory Dial 12345678 Figure 4 4 Setup menu screen Memory Dial The Memory Dial entry displays the eight memory dial records t
10. analyzer goes off hook Page 18 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 3 LCD and Keypad Functions Icon mA Telephone Icon Tone Pulse Icon Speaker Icon Table 3 1 Talk Mode display Icon and Description mA 15 the loop current measured on the line zzmh normal polarity reverse polarity E Indicates that the Telephone Line Analyzer is operating in Talk Mode Displays whether the Telephone Line Analyzer is in DTMF tone mode or pulse dial mode dE Appears when the loudspeaker is active 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 19 Chapter 3 LCD and Keypad Functions Table 3 1 Continued Talk Mode display Microphone icon Battery icon Recall softkey Tone softkey Options softkey Indicates if the microphone is muted E or unmuted Displays the remaining battery life new set of batteries has four bars Press F1 to go to the Speed Dial screen Press F2 to toggle between tone and pulse dialing Press F3 to activate a popup menu for dialing A D and Pause Page 20 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 3 LCD and Keypad Functions 3 1 2 Memory Storage While in the Setup menu numbers 1 8 will be displayed representing the 8 name and number locations By selecting a memory location number you will be able to edit or erase an entry See Table 3 2 for a description of the display screen updates when Memory Storage 15 in use Table 3 2 Memory storage
11. box com Page 43 Black Box Tech Support FREE Live 24 7 Tech support the way it should be Great tech support is just 30 seconds away at 724 746 5500 or blackbox com About Black Black Box provides an extensive range of networking and infrastructure products You ll find everything from cabinets and racks and power and surge protection products to media converters and Ethernet Switches all supported by free live 24 7 Tech Support available in 30 seconds or less Copyright 2012 Black Box Corporation All rights reserved TLA1000 version 1 724 746 5500 blackbox com
12. cept culos donde salen del aparato El equipo el ctrico debe ser limpiado nicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante En caso de existir una antena externa deber ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia El cable de corriente deber ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilaci n 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 5 NOM Statement 18 Servicio por personal calificado deber ser provisto cuando A El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido da ado u B Objectos han ca do o l quido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato o C El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia o D El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempe o o E El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido da ada Page 6 724 746 5500 blackbox com Safety Information Safety Information To ensure safe operation of the Telephone Line Analyzer follow the instructions carefully and observe the warning messages listed below Failure to observe warnings can result in severe injury or death and can cause damage to the tester NOTIFICATION WARNING xxV TOO HIGH DISCONNECT NOW DEFINITION High voltage detection appears when the voltage on the cable is unsafe and exceeds 65 volts peak AC or DC 724 746 5500 blackbox
13. e signals the central office or switch by opening and closing the telephone loop a specific amount of times depending on the number dialed Caller ID is 1200 baud modem data sent between the first and second ring with information about the incoming call for display on a phone that recognizes CID Call Waiting Caller ID is the same information sent to the phone while a call is in progress preceded by a call waiting tone Tip and Ring are the historical names for the two leads of a POTS line Tip is the black lead and Ring is the red lead of the cord set Contrary to modem standards the black lead is a positive voltage with respect to the red lead 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 13 Chapter 2 Overview 2 2 What s Included Your package should include the following items If anything is missing or damaged contact Black Box Technical Support at 724 746 5500 or info blackbox com Telephone Line Analyzer Protective silicon boot A deluxe cord set made from nylon cloth covered test lead wire This user s manual 2 3 Hardware Description Telephone Line Analyzer The Telephone Line Analyzer illustrated in Figures 2 1 and 2 2 has four main parts the connectors the LCD display screen the keypad and the remote tester Page 14 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 2 Overview Metal spring loaded belt Receiver dip Graphical
14. ew seconds The Telephone Line Analyzer should be disconnected immediately from the source of voltage to prevent damage See Figure 3 2 Off Hook Protection 72U TOO HIGH DISCONNECT NOW Figure 3 2 Over voltage warning Page 22 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 3 LCD and Keypad Functions The high current warning is displayed if the current on the line exceeds 125mA If this screen appears the Telephone Line Analyzer should be disconnected immediately from the source of the current See Figure 3 3 amp HE 0 Current gt 125m DISCONNECT NOW Options Figure 3 3 Over current detection warning If a line is in use the Telephone Line Analyzer will display the line in use screen To connect press the F2 soft key See Figure 3 4 Off Hook Protection 4U Too low Line may be in use Connect Figure 3 4 Line in use warning 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 23 Chapter 3 LCD and Keypad Functions If data is found the Data Present warning is displayed with the measured kHz See Figure 3 5 Off Hook Protection Signal 73 kHz fictive Data Found Figure 3 5 Data Present Warning NOTE The Telephone Line Analyzer continually checks for the presence of voltage on a connected cable Page 24 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 3 LCD and Keypad Functions 3 2 Keypad The Telephone Line Analyzer is equipped with a glow in the dar
15. hat are available see Figure 4 4 The digits in reverse video identify slots that are not empty Press a numeric key to jump immediately to that slot Alternately press function key F3 to access slot 1 of the Memory Dial list In the Memory Dial list use the arrow keys to move up and down between entries Function key F3 opens the entry for editing and function key F1 deletes clears an entry see Figure 4 5 va Memory Dial 1 Black Box 1 724 746 5500 Figure 4 5 Memory Dial Name and Number Page 36 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 4 Operation When in Talk mode function key F2 Call dials the currently displayed number When editing a Memory Dial slot you enter the name first see Figure 4 6 Memory 1 Edit Name Figure 4 6 Memory Dial Edit Up to 16 characters can be used to identify a record Enter characters by pressing a numeric key to cycle through its associated letters Both uppercase and lowercase letters are available via the scrolling mechanism Pressing the left arrow key deletes to the left pressing the right arrow key moves to the right adding a space The Clear function key F2 deletes the entire entry Use the other function keys to cancel F1 or save F3 the edited results If you do not want to change the existing name just press F3 to proceed to number entry Memory 1 Edit Number 1 724 746 5500 Figure 4 7 Number Dial Edit 7
16. indicate a reverse connection Page 30 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 4 Operation In addition to the voltage checks when going off hook the Telephone Line Analyzer uses patented Data Defender technology to check for data being present on the line If data is detected Off Hook Protection Signal xxx KHz and Active Data Found are displayed The average signal frequency of the largest amplitude data energy is displayed An override soft key option Connect is displayed and by pressing F2 the Telephone Line Analyzer will go off hook The override feature may be needed should high frequency energy be present on a circuit due to stray coupling The Data Defender circuitry is active in monitor mode and will display signal frequency and Active Data Found if data is present Data Defender is a trademark of Independent Technologies Patent number 6 556 661 DSL Detection The Telephone Line Analyzer s average frequency reading will be either in the range of 70 to 90 KHz at the premise upstream end of an active DSL link or 260 to 280 KHz at the DSLAM downstream end due to the pilot tones T1 Detection The Telephone Line Analyzer s average frequency reading will read the carrier frequency between 700 and 800 KHz on a T1 line CWCID In Talk mode the Telephone Line Analyzer supports Call Waiting Caller ID CWCID or Type 2 Caller ID When a call is already in progress an incoming call s ID is
17. ing use the pound key to enter a digit placeholder and the one key 1 to scroll through a short list of symbols minus plus parenthesis period forward slash The zero key 0 enters a space The scroll keys delete left or move right during editing Use the function keys to Cancel Clear or Save the edited format Page 38 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 4 Operation Ring Volume The Ring volume can be adjusted by pressing F1 decrease and increase The Telephone Line Analyzer will sound an audible ring relative to the volume setting To repeat the ring you can press F2 Ring Display Contrast The display contrast can be adjusted from 40 to 70 using the F1 button decrease and F3 increase The contrast immediately adjusts to the specified level Backlight Level The backlight can be adjusted from 096 to 10096 using the F1 button decrease and F3 increase The backlight immediately adjusts to the specified level Note that higher backlight levels drain the battery more quickly The backlight is turned on and off at any time by pressing and holding the speaker key for two seconds Auto Power off The auto power off can be adjusted from 10 minutes up to 60 minutes or off Never using the F1 button decrease and F3 increase and off This controls how long the phone remains in Talk or Monitor mode with no activity before returning to Bell mode 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page
18. isten for ine condition and measure line voltages Monitor DTMF digits are captured and displayed The setup menu is accessible in Monitor mode F1 F2 F3 Fl F2 and F3 correspond to the options displayed on the LCD screen directly above them Page 26 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 3 LCD and Keypad Functions Table 3 3 Continued Keypad Button Name and Icon Description Up Left e In Talk and Monitor mode these Down Right buttons are used to adjust the arrow buttons volume 2 In the Setup mode these buttons are Q Q used to scroll through options delete an entry or add a space The Speaker button activates the loudspeaker on the back of the Speaker Telephone Line Analyzer Hold the Speaker button down for 2 seconds to toggle the backlight on off The Mute button silences the microphone while in Talk mode When the loudspeaker is on the Mute mute button will mute the loudspeaker and activate the microphone a push to talk function n Monitor mode hold the Mute button down to mute the loudspeaker Setup The Setup button wil display the Setup menu in Monitor or Talk mode 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 27 Chapter 4 Operation 4 Operation To ensure safe operation of the Telephone Line Analyzer follow the instructions carefully and pay attention to the warning and caution symbols Failure to observe warnings can result i
19. k keypad There are seven control buttons illustrated in Figure 3 6 Three buttons appearing on the top row of the keypad are used with the corresponding menu option displayed on the LCD screen A Setup button will access the setup menu in Monitor or Talk modes The Up Left Down Right buttons are used to scroll through menu options or adjust the volume The Speaker button activates the Telephone Line Analyzer s loudspeaker The twelve digit telephone keypad is used to dial a number or send DTMF tones The button functions are explained in Table 3 3 The F1 F2 and F3 buttons select the option represented on the screen above it Setup Speaker button button Up Left arrow Down Right button arrow button 12 digit DTMF buttons Figure 3 6 Keypad 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 25 Chapter 3 LCD and Keypad Functions Table 3 3 Keypad Button Name and Icon Description The Talk button is used to power on the Telephone Line Analyzer and goes off hook if appropriate line voltage is Talk detected While in Talk mode the Talk button can be pressed to Flash the line The Setup menu is accessible in Talk mode Pressing the Bell mode button will power off the Telephone Line Bell Analyzer e e Goes on hook if the Telephone Line Analyzer was in Talk mode Bell mode is used for Caller ID and he incoming call ringer Monitor mode is used to l
20. n severe injury or death and can damage the unit 4 1 Turning the Unit On Off 4 1 1 Turn Unit On Press the Talk or Monitor mode button on the side of the Telephone Line Analyzer It immediately measures voltage monitor mode or current talk mode when powered ON 4 1 2 Turn Unit Off Press the Bell mode button to power off the Telephone Line Analyzer The startup screen will be displayed for 10 seconds before unit is fully powered off 4 2 Automatic Power Down The Telephone Line Analyzer has automatic power off for all modes to conserve the battery The default power off time is set or 20 minutes of no activity To change the automatic power off refer to the Setup Mode portion of the instruction manual To wake up the test set when the Telephone Line Analyzer has timed out and powered OFF press the TALK or MON button 4 3 POTS Testing General Guidelines The Telephone Line Analyzer is intended for temporary connection for servicing phone lines 4 4 Connecting to a POTS Line The angled bed of nails with piercing pin cord set attached to the Telephone Line Analyzer must be used to properly connect to telephone lines Connect to Tip and Ring on a 66 block 110 block or modular adapter banjo Because typical phone line voltage is negative the red lead is connected to Ring negative and the black lead is connected to positive ground Tip Page 28 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 4 Operation NOTES
21. n volatile memory last number redial plus list of last 10 numbers dialed or received Pause Duration Tone 3 seconds Pulse 3 4 seconds Pulse Dialing Pulse rate 10 pps 10 Make break ratio 60 to 40 2 USA Interdigit interval 820 ms Resistance during break 120 Kohms minimum Return Loss Minimum 14 dB at 600 Ohms Ringer Equivalence In BELL mode 0 0 no ringer load Tone Dialing DTMF output into 600 Ohms Tone frequency error 1 5 Tone Level High group 6 2 dBm Low group 8 2 dBm High group vs low group difference twist 2 1 dBm Temperature Tolerance Operating 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 Storage 4 to 4140 F 20 to 60 C 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 9 Chapter 1 Specifications Humidity Tolerance 10 to 90 noncondensing Altitude 10 000 ft 3050 m maximum Power 4 AAA alkaline batteries Operation 7 hours minimum 150 hours maximum Standby 2 years NOTE The loudspeaker and backlight draw a large amount of power and can discharge the battery quickly if used at high volume with the backlight at 100 on a line with high audio Size 8 25 H x 2 5 W x 2 D 2 1 x 6 4 x 5 1 cm Weight 19 74 oz 559 7 g Page 10 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 2 Overview 2 Overview 2 1 Introduction The Telephone Line Analyzer is a self contained battery powered telephone test set for use by installers and repair technicians Its s
22. nd provides information to assist you with proper operation and understanding of the test unit Table 2 1 Terms and descriptions Term Description and Uses In this mode the Telephone Line Analyzer goes Talk off hook and produces a dial tone when connected to a POTS line While off hook the Mode 3 analyzer can dial phone numbers from its keypad or via internal memory slots This is the on hook or off mode In this Bell Mode mode caller ID and the ringer are activated when a call is being received Monitor mode allows listening to a line without Monitor loading it It displays line voltage on hook Mode Caller ID and any detected DTMF digits on the lines Plain Old Telephone Service is the basic form POTS line wired residential and small business service connection Page 12 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 2 Overview Table 2 1 Continued Terms and descriptions Term Hook Flash DTMF Tone Pulse CID and CWCID Tip and Ring Description and Uses Rapid depression and release of the switch hook which is used for placing a call on hold notifying an operator of a completed Call or signaling a PBX Dual Tone Multi Frequency is the signaling between the subscriber and switching equipment from push button telephones Tone dialing mode uses the DTMF method to signal the switching equipment for each numbered button press Pulse dialing mod
23. ne by pressing down the mute button on the right hand side of the Telephone Line Analyzer If you tap the button for less than 2 seconds the mute lock feature is enabled and the microphone icon is in reverse video The test set will remain muted until you press the button again If you hold this button down for more than 2 seconds the mike will be muted only while the button is held down as soon as you let go it will resume operating normally Page 32 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 4 Operation When the test set is off hook in the TALK mode with the loudspeaker ON the microphone is automatically muted to pre vent feedback The mute button is used to turn the loudspeaker OFF and the microphone ON so that you can talk to the remote party over the phone line The microphone is only ON while the mute button is being held down Under these conditions when the mute button is pressed the speaker icon is displayed in reverse video and the microphone icon is displayed normally When the test set is in the Monitor mode with the loudspeaker ON the mute button is used to mute the loudspeaker The loudspeaker is only OFF while the mute button is being held down in a push to talk like operation While muted the speaker icon on the screen is displayed in reverse video 4 5 2 The BELL Setting BELL Mode Ring 28 Hz 126 6 Urma Black Box 1 724 746 5500 Figure 4 2 Caller ID Screen The BELL mode is the off state of
24. r a long period of time Do not expose the Telephone Line Analyzer to high temperatures or humidity When stored in temperatures exceeding the limits listed in Chapter 1 Specifications allow the Telephone Line Analyzer to return to the normal recommended operating conditions before using it 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 41 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 6 Troubleshooting 6 1 Contacting Black Box If you determine that your Telephone Line Analyzer is malfunctioning do not attempt to alter or repair the unit It contains no user serviceable parts Contact Black Box Technical Support at 724 746 5500 or info blackbox com Before you do make a record of the history of the problem We will be able to provide more efficient and accurate assistance if you have a complete description including the nature and duration of the problem when the problem occurs the components involved in the problem any particular application that when used appears to create the problem or make it worse 6 2 Shipping and Packaging If you need to transport or ship your Telephone Line Analyzer Package it carefully We recommend that you use the original container If you are returning the unit make sure you include everything you received with it Before you ship for return or repair contact Black Box to get a Return Authorization RA number Page 42 724 746 5500 blackbox com NOTES 724 746 5500 black
25. rom its memory dial slots Off Hook Protection The Telephone Line Analyzer checks for low voltage high voltage and presence of data before going off hook Once off hook the Telephone Line Analyzer checks for excess loop current The Telephone Line Analyzer must measure 18 volts or more on the line it is connected to a voltage level indicating a live but not in use line before it will go off hook If the Telephone Line Analyzer doesn t go off hook it displays Off Hook Protection the voltage measured for the line and an option to Connect on its LCD screen To connect press the F2 button under Connect to go off hook despite this voltage reading and attempt to operate normally Because the Telephone Line Analyzer s internal voice circuits are line powered it won t work if there s insufficient power on the line The Telephone Line Analyzer also checks for line voltage exceeding 65 volts If it finds the line voltage exceeds this level it doesn t go off hook but displays the messages xxV TOO HIGH and DISCONNECT NOW It continues to monitor the line voltage for about five minutes then powers down if the high voltage has not been removed The Telephone Line Analyzer will automatically go off hook if the voltage goes below the 65 volt threshold The line current will be displayed on the top line of the LCD The Telephone Line Analyzer detects the polarity of the connection and will reverse video the line current to
26. s que sean recomendados por el fabricante 7 Elaparato el ctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo s lo como sea recomendado por el fabricante 8 Servicio El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo el ctrico m s all a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operaci n Todo otro servicio deber ser referido a personal de servicio calificado Page 4 724 746 5500 blackbox com NOM Statement 14 16 17 El aparato el ctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posici n no interfiera su uso La colocaci n del aparato el ctrico sobre una cama sof alfombra o superficie imilar puede bloquea la ventilaci n no se debe colocar n libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los rificios de ventilaci n El equipo el ctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores registros de calor estufas u otros aparatos incluyendo amplificadores que producen calor El aparato el ctrico deber ser connectado a una fuente de poder s lo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operaci n o como se indique en el aparato Precauci n debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarizaci n del equipo no sea eliminada Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal Manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos poniendo particular atenci n a los contactos y re
27. se the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de classe A prescrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique publi par Industrie Canada 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 3 NOM Statement Normas Oficiales Mexicanas NOM Electrical Safety Statement INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1 Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser le das antes de que el aparato el ctrico sea operado 2 Lasinstrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser guardadas para referencia futura 3 Todas las advertencias en el aparato el ctrico y en sus instrucciones de operaci n deben ser respetadas 4 Todas las instrucciones de operaci n y uso deben ser seguidas 5 Elaparato el ctrico no deber ser usado cerca del agua por ejemplo cerca de la tina de ba o lavabo s tano mojado o cerca de una alberca etc 6 Elaparato el ctrico debe ser usado nicamente con carritos o pedestale
28. tate of the art design makes it rugged and water resistant The Telephone Line Analyzer is ideal for temporary communication and servicing and installing telephone and data lines 2 1 1 Features Large backlit LCD display Ergonomically designed body for comfortable use Rainproof and highly water dust resistant case to IP64 standard Drop tested up to 20 ft 60 inch angled bed of nails with piercing pin cord set Glow in the dark keypad Metal spring loaded belt clip Loudspeaker with fine volume adjustment Adjustable earpiece volume hearing aid compatible Microphone mute with toggle on off locking feature Soft key menu system simplifies user interface and customizing Contact list of up to 8 names and phone numbers Supports three languages English Spanish and French Measures and displays ring frequency and voltage Supports both CID and CWCID Cushion boot for extra protection in ultra harsh environments e Data Defender detects lines with data DSL T1 etc High line voltage protection with override options 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 11 Chapter 2 Overview Active monitor circuitry minimizes load on subscriber line e DigitView digit detection and display in Monitor mode diagnose premise equipment PwrSave M circuitry for extra long battery life 2 1 2 Terms and Descriptions Table 2 1 defines the terms used throughout this document a
29. the Telephone Line Analyzer The keypad is disabled and the Telephone Line Analyzer is in its lowest power state The test set monitors the phone line to which it is connected for ringing and Caller ID signals If it detects an incoming ring it sounds the electronic ringer If the Telephone Line Analyzer detects incoming Caller ID information it will test the signal for correct format checksum and display the frequency and RMS voltage of the ring signal at the top of 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 33 Chapter 4 Operation the screen In Bell mode if the Telephone Line Analyzer is not taken off hook while it is ringing it will power OFF again about 10 seconds after the end of ringing 4 5 3 The MON Setting MONITOR Mode The MON position MONITOR mode causes the Telephone Line Analyzer to use its high impedance amplifier so that you can listen to a line without loading it On hook Caller ID is also received checked and displayed in this mode The line voltage is measured and displayed with reverse polarity indicated by a reverse video icon The Telephone Line Analyzer also monitors the line it is connected to for DTMF signals If it detects any of the 16 valid DTMF signals it will display the characters on the LCD LI Figure 4 3 Monitor mode screen Headset Icon Indicates that the Telephone Line Analyzer is in Monitor mode xxV The voltage measured on the line normal and reverse polarity o Spe
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