ComSonics Qualifier X-Ray, User Manual

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE CSI Doc 101399 001 Qualifier X Ray Non Intrusive Dwelling Ingress Integrity Measurement System ...

Page 2: ...ComSonics maintains a Technical Support Service for customer convenience Contact a Support Representative at 1 800 336 9681 or 1 540 434 5965 Fax 1 540 432 9794 or Email tech support comsonics com Copyright All material in this manual is the property of ComSonics Inc and protected under the United States copyright law No material shall be reproduced or used in any form or by any means graphic elec...

Page 3: ...3 Auto Power Off 3 Display Screen 4 Threshold Value Setup 4 Hardware Installation 6 Dual Band Antenna 7 Vehicle Mount Device VMD 7 Check Select Transmit Frequency 8 Test the VMD Installation 8 Qualifier System Installation Verification 9 Troubleshooting Notes 9 Using the Qualifier X Ray System 10 Dwelling Shielding Integrity Measurement Procedure 10 Specifications 11 Accessories Parts 12 Warranty ...

Page 4: ...r X Ray iii 1 8 0 0 3 3 6 9 6 8 1 Major Components Power Button Test Button Status Indicators Antenna Connector Battery Compartment Power Harness Connector Fuse Power Test Button Display Screen Input Connector ...

Page 5: ...ons and templates If you need assistance please call our Customer Service Department at 1 800 336 9681 Unpacking The Qualifier X Ray System and accessories are shipped in a single container designed to provide maximum protection during transit Immediately upon receipt inspect the container and contents for signs of physical damage Notify the freight forwarder of any damage detected Installation Ca...

Page 6: ...with the integrity measurement Shielding Integrity Measurement The Qualifier X Ray System utilizes a unique measurement method to determine the relative shielding integrity of a customer premise without a need to enter the structure This method provides the user with a numeric display representing a calculated shielding factor in dB of the premise under test The type of flexible coaxial cable used...

Page 7: ...discharge and possible leakage Periodically remove the battery cover and inspect the batteries for signs of leakage Caution Do not store the HHD for extended periods of time with the batteries installed Failures due to battery leakage are not covered under warranty Single Button Control The HHD is controlled by one multi function button To power the HHD on Press and hold the Button for one second ...

Page 8: ...ent threshold value to determine if the integrity reading is acceptable PASS is displayed if the measured integrity value is higher better than the threshold value FAIL is displayed if the measured integ rity value is lower worse than the threshold value The PASS FAIL threshold value is user selectable This function can be disabled as described on the next page Threshold Value Setup To access the ...

Page 9: ...0 dB Test Signal Verification The combined PASSFAIL label is displayed along with the integrity reading if the HHD is unable to clearly receive the VMD test signal The HHD performs a pretest signal level measurement prior to triggering the VMD and then compares that level with the measurement made during the VMD transmit interval If the VMD signal level is no greater than the pretest level then th...

Page 10: ...tion when installing the system The vehicle must have a 12 volt negative ground electrical system Insure that no mounting hardware makes contact with any wiring fuel brake lines or other components Insure the mounting position of the VMD is clear of obstacles Protect the system from metal debris Do not route cabling or wiring through sharp edged openings or potential pinch points to prevent future...

Page 11: ... vehicle finish Install the Vehicle Mounted Device VMD Check the hardware in your Qualifier VMD Installation Kit part number 101488 001 to the illustration Four screws Power cable Use the hardware contained in the kit to install the VMD as follows Place the VMD over the selected mounting location Allow at least a two inch clearance beyond the rear panel for installation of cables Mark the location...

Page 12: ...ashing press the Test button to step to the next frequency The frequency select sequence wraps around from frequency 3 back to frequency 1 The VMD returns to normal operating mode after the indicator flashes the code sequence for 10 seconds The selected operating frequency is retained regardless of powering conditions In accordance with FCC License requirements the operating frequency may need to ...

Page 13: ...eading 10 Repeat the test and note that FAIL is displayed 11 Set the HHD Threshold Level to 80 dB 12 Repeat the test and note that neither PASS nor FAIL is displayed 13 Reset the HHD Threshold to a value for system test operation Troubleshooting Notes If the trigger signal from the HHD is marginal the VMD orange Receive indicator flashes several times and the yellow Transmit indicator does not com...

Page 14: ...asurement sequence 7 The HHD displays dB briefly and then shows the shielding integrity reading PASS or FAIL may also be displayed based on the Threshold value setting 8 Repeat the measurement sequence a second time to insure the reading For a low integrity reading from a tap or pedestal location retest from the residence ground block or splitter location For a low integrity reading when connected...

Page 15: ...o Power Off 16 seconds Size 5 5 x 2 5 x 1 75 140mm x 64mm x 44 mm Weight 0 5 lbs 0 23 kg Operating Temperature 0ºF to 120ºF 18ºC to 49ºC Storage Temperature 20ºF to 150ºF 29ºC to 66ºC Humidity Moderate Rainfall Vehicle Mount Device VMD FCC license required Output Frequency User Selectable 27 45 MHz 27 47 MHz or 27 49 MHz Output Power 5 Watts EIRP User Controls Power On Off and Test Output Frequenc...

Page 16: ...de 101396 001SC Qualifier Hand Held Device HHD 101393 001 Qualifier Vehicle Mounted Device VMD 101396 001 Qualifier Dual Band Vehicle Magnetic Antenna 101272 001 Holster for Qualifier Hand Held Device belt clip type 101240 001 Power Harness for Qualifier Vehicle Mounted Device 101488 001 Battery for Qualifier Hand Held Device 3 required BB 542 Qualifier X Ray User Guide 101399 001 ...

Page 17: ...f the product Exclusive Remedies Should a covered defect occur during the warranty period and you notify Com Sonics your sole and exclusive remedy shall be at ComSonics sole option and expense to repair or replace the product If ComSonics cannot reasonably repair or replace then ComSonics may in its sole discretion refund the purchase price paid for the product Replacement products or parts may be...

Page 18: ...FUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID AT CONSON ICS OPTION Disclaimer Some countries states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or the limitation of incidental or consequential dam ages so the above limitations and exclusions may be limited in their application to you When implied warranties may not be excluded their entirety they will be limited to the duration o...

Page 19: ... equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communica tions Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at own expense Qualifier X Ray Vehicle Mounted Device FCC ID PYN2007VMD FCC Compliance and RF Exposure Information This product is certified by the FCC as compliant with CFR 4...

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