Rev. 11/10/00
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Benefits
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Improves customer satisfaction
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Reduces repeat service calls
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Eliminates service interruptions
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Works on any twisted pair application
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Increases service productivity
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Provides quick return on investment
Front Panel Controls
Mode Switch
: Selects the following functions:
Off
- Powers the Sidekick
off.
AC Volts
- Measures 0-200 AC Volts on the black scale.
DC Volts
- Measures 0-100 DC Volts on the black scale.
Stress Test
- Measures the audible noise produced while stressing a pair with a
balanced longitudinal signal approximating a 90 dBrnC power influence; read-out
is in decibels above reference noise, C-message weighted (dBrnC) on the meter’s
black scale.
Leakage (RX10K)
- Ohms circuit that applies 135 VDC to a pair to reveal
resistance faults masked by galvanic corrosion; measures resistance with mid-
scale (red) at 1,000,000 ohms; performs capacitive “Kick”.
RX1K
- Measures resistance with mid-scale (red) at 100,000 ohms; performs
capacitive “Kick”.
RX1
- Measures resistance with mid-scale (red) at 100 ohms.
NOTE
:
The Sidekick’s Leakage RX10K, RX1K, and RX1 switch labels are color-
coded to match the meter’s red ohms scale.
Rev Switch -
Reverses the polarity of the test being performed; acts as the
Kickmeter switch in the RX10K and RX1K positions.
Tip Switch -
Provides measurement from Tip-to-Ground.
Ring Switch
- Provides measurement from Ring-to-Ground.
7B Meter –
Red ohms scale measures Fault Resistance. The black scale measures
0 to 200 AC Volts; 0 to 100 DC Volts; 0 to 100 dBrnC of Stressed Noise; and
Capacitance Kick (point scale).
Low Battery Indicator
–
LED
flashes once a second to indicate failing batteries;
remains lit when measurement accuracy is compromised – replace the batteries
immediately.
