Procentec PROFINET Manuale utente

Version 1.2 – 27 April 2009

User Manual

PROFINET Cable Tester

4- and 8-wire industrial PROFINET cable

Straight and 90° metal or plastic PROFINET plugs

Regular Ethernet cable and plugs

Shielding

Wire breaks

Short circuits

Swaps

Miswiring

Split pairs

Can also test telephone and coax cable

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transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or

otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher.

Safety Guidelines

This manual contains notices which you should observe to ensure your own personal safety, as well

as to protect the product and connected equipment. These notices are highlighted in the manual by a

warning sign and are marked as follows according to the level of danger:

LDraws your attention to important information on handling the product, a particular part of the

documentation or the correct functioning of the product.

Warning

This device and its components may only be used for the applications described in this manual and

only in connection with devices or components that comply with the Ethernet standard.

This product can only function correctly and safely if it is transported, stored, set up, installed,

operated and maintained as recommended.

Do NOT attach to AC power. The cable tester may be damaged and can cause a safety hazard for the

user.

Disclaimer of Liability

We have checked the contents of this manual as much as possible. Since deviations cannot be

precluded entirely, we cannot guarantee full agreement. However, the content in this manual is

reviewed regularly and any necessary corrections included in subsequent editions. Suggestions for

improvement are welcomed.

PROCENTEC

Turfschipper 41

2292 JC WATERINGEN

The Netherlands

Tel.: +31-(0)174-671800

Fax: +31-(0)174-671801

Email: [email protected]om

Web: www.procentec.com

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User Manual

PROFINET Cable Tester

4- and 8-wire industrial PROFINET cable

Straight and 90° metal or plastic PROFINET plugs

Regular Ethernet cable and plugs

Shielding

Wire breaks

Short circuits

Swaps

Miswiring

Split pairs

Can also test telephone and coax cable

PROFINET Cable Tester – User Manual

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transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or

otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher.

Safety Guidelines

This manual contains notices which you should observe to ensure your own personal safety, as well

as to protect the product and connected equipment. These notices are highlighted in the manual by a

warning sign and are marked as follows according to the level of danger:

LDraws your attention to important information on handling the product, a particular part of the

documentation or the correct functioning of the product.

Warning

This device and its components may only be used for the applications described in this manual and

only in connection with devices or components that comply with the Ethernet standard.

This product can only function correctly and safely if it is transported, stored, set up, installed,

operated and maintained as recommended.

Do NOT attach to AC power. The cable tester may be damaged and can cause a safety hazard for the

user.

Disclaimer of Liability

We have checked the contents of this manual as much as possible. Since deviations cannot be

precluded entirely, we cannot guarantee full agreement. However, the content in this manual is

reviewed regularly and any necessary corrections included in subsequent editions. Suggestions for

improvement are welcomed.

PROCENTEC

Turfschipper 41

2292 JC WATERINGEN

The Netherlands

Tel.: +31-(0)174-671800

Fax: +31-(0)174-671801

Email: [email protected]om

Web: www.procentec.com

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Important Information

Purpose of the Manual

This user manual provides information how to work with the PROFINET Cable Tester.

Recycling and Disposal

The parts of the PROFINET Cable Tester can be recycled. For further information about environment-

friendly recycling and the procedure for disposing of your old equipment, please contact:

PROCENTEC

Turfschipper 41

2292 JC WATERINGEN

The Netherlands

Tel.: +31-(0)174-671800

Fax: +31-(0)174-671801

Email: info@procentec.com

Document Updates

You can obtain constantly updated information on PROCENTEC products on the Internet at

www.procentec.com

You can also contact PROCENTEC Customer Support:

• By phone at +31-(0)174-671800

• By fax at +31-(0)174-671801

• By email at support@procentec.com

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Contents

1Product Description .................................................................................................................... 7

1.1Features ........................................................................................................................................ 7

1.2Application areas........................................................................................................................... 7

2Operating modes......................................................................................................................... 8

2.1PROFINET/Ethernet test mode (DATA/SEL Button) .................................................................... 9

2.2Tone generator (TONE button) ..................................................................................................... 9

2.3Telephone test mode (VOICE button)......................................................................................... 10

2.4Coax test mode (VIDEO button) ................................................................................................. 10

2.5Split pair test................................................................................................................................ 10

2.6Voltage detection......................................................................................................................... 10

2.7Battery replacement .................................................................................................................... 10

3Testing PROFINET / Ethernet cable ........................................................................................ 11

3.1Interpreting PROFINET test results ............................................................................................ 13

3.1.1Correct wiring (with Shield).................................................................................................. 14

3.1.2Correct wiring (without Shield) ............................................................................................ 14

3.1.3Wire break ........................................................................................................................... 14

3.1.4Short circuit.......................................................................................................................... 15

3.1.5Miswire................................................................................................................................. 15

4Testing other cable ................................................................................................................... 16

4.1Testing Video/Coax Cable .......................................................................................................... 16

4.2Testing Telephone cable............................................................................................................. 16

4.3Placing a tone on a cable............................................................................................................ 16

5Training ...................................................................................................................................... 17

6Technical Data ........................................................................................................................... 18

7Hot keys ..................................................................................................................................... 19

9Sales offices and Distributors ................................................................................................. 20

10Order Codes............................................................................................................................... 23

12Glossary ..................................................................................................................................... 24

13Certificates................................................................................................................................. 25

14Revision History ........................................................................................................................ 27

15Next version ............................................................................................................................... 28

16Notes .......................................................................................................................................... 29

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1 Product Description

PN1, the first handheld PROFINET cable tester is an

essential tool to verify the condition of the PROFINET

cable after assembly and installation.

It is a robust tester which has been especially designed for

PROFINET and suitable for industrial environments. With just

1 key-press the test result is directly displayed and

continuously updated.

If a cable did not pass the test, it will clearly indicate what the

problem is and which wires/pins are affected. This product

does not require special skills. It is easy to use and gives the

technician quick and understandable feedback about the

quality of the wiring. It can also be utilized on all other

Ethernet networks with 4-wire and 8-wire shielded cables.

This outstanding tool that fits in your pocket will boost the

efficiency of installers and maintenance technicians.

1.1 Features

9Suitable for 4- and 8-wire PROFINET and regular

Ethernet cables (CAT6, CAT-5E, CAT-5, CAT-4 and CAT-3).

9Suitable for straight and 90° metal or plastic PROFINET plugs.

9Tests cable shielding!

9Detects short circuits, wire breaks, swaps, miswiring and split pairs.

9Large LCD clearly indicates the test results.

9150 hours on one 9 V battery.

9Operating temperature: 0 to 50 °C.

9Just 1-key-press to start continuous testing.

9It can also test telephone and coax cable.

1.2 Application areas

9Cable testing during installation phase.

9Commissioning.

9Education.

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2 Operating modes

The PROFINET Cable Tester runs in 4-modes. The mode is selected with 4 buttons.

)The cable tester is switched ON by pressing any of these buttons and it immediately starts testing in

the mode which is pressed. An LCD icon for the currently selected mode will be blinking.

)Press any button except the selected mode button to switch the cable tester OFF.

Fig. 1 - Location of the buttons and Remote Unit

Coax

Tone generator

Telephone

PROFINETand

regular Ethernet

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