Manual
Table Of Contents
- Safety precautions
- Notes on use of these operating instructions
- CHAPTER 1 Your LanXPLORER
- AA Alkaline
- 4 hours under normal operating conditions
- Charging time:
- Operating temperature (min./max.):
- Storage temperature (min./max.):
- Relative humidity:
- 1.3. Equipment included Basic version
- 2.1. LanXPLORER
- 2.2. Power options
- 3.1. Principles
- 3.2. System
- 3.3. RJ45
- 3.4. Fibre-optic cable
- 3.5. Tests
- 3.6. IP
- 3.7. VLAN
- 3.8. WiFi
- 3.9. 802.1x
- 5.1. Ports
- 5.2. Passive wiring
- 5.3. Active wiring
- 5.4. Inline Test
- 5.5. Fibre-optic cable
- 5.6. WiFi
- 6.1. Test summary
- 6.2. Autotest
- 6.3. Wiremap test
- 6.4. Testing a passive route without remote / active Remote
- 6.5. Netmap
- 6.6. Verify
- 6.7. Ping
- 6.8. Voice over IP (VoIP)
- 6.9. Trace Route
- 6.10. Blink
- 6.11. Power over Ethernet (PoE)
- 6.12. Loop
- 6.13. PC Diagnosis
- 6.14. Statistics
- 6.15. WiFi
- 7.1. Safety precautions
- 7.2. Instructions for cleaning SFP modules and patch cables
- CHAPTER 2 Instrument description
- CHAPTER 3 Settings
- CHAPTER 4 Test summary
- CHAPTER 5 Test setup
- CHAPTER 6 Test description and procedure
- CHAPTER 7 Wiring test on fibre-optic conductors and SFP modules
- CHAPTER 8 LanXPLORER Firmware Update
- CHAPTER 9 Spare parts - Socket inserts
Chapter 2
Instrument description
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2.2. Power options
The LanXPLORER can be operated with replaceable AA alkaline batteries as well as
rechargeable AA batteries or with an NiMH rechargeable battery pack.
The LanXPLORER can operate for approx. 4 hours with the rechargeable batteries. The
actual operating time in battery mode depends on various factors such as use of the
background lighting and ambient temperature.
If the rechargeable battery charge level drops to below the required voltage, a warning
message appears. The instrument switches off automatically before any negative effects
occur for the test results.
To preserve your rechargeable batteries, it is possible to set the LanXPLORER to switch
off automatically after a certain time with no activity (see settings 3.2.2).
To increase the service life of your rechargeable batteries we recommend removing the
batteries when the instrument is not used for longer periods of time.
2.2.1. Mains Operation
The LanXPLORER can be operated using an external DC power source (AC/DC power
pack).
During operation of the instrument with the AC/DC charger/power pack, note that:
The battery pack in the instrument is trickle charged;
A mains plug is shown in the upper right-hand area on the LanXPLORER;
Rechargeable AA batteries are not charged in the instrument.
CAUTION!
Use only the power pack supplied with the instrument. Other power packs can damage the tester.
NOTE:
When testing shielded cables do not connect mains power, because otherwise a short-circuit to
earth could occur leading to output of warnings for protection of the tester input.
2.2.2. Charging rechargeable batteries
NOTE:
The charging time depends on the charge level of the batteries.
Battery pack
The battery pack for the LanXPLORER can be charged in the LanXPLORER using the
charger/power pack. A time of approximately 8 hours is required to completely charge the
battery pack in the instrument.
Rechargeable AA batteries
It is necessary to charge rechargeable AA batteries externally with a charger. They cannot
be charged in the LanXPLORER.