3M Refrigerator 965AMS User Manual

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Dynatel™  
Advanced Modular System  
965AMS  
Version 4.01.17 User’s Guide  
Future-Proof Testing Platform  
November 2010  
78-8135-5011-4-D  
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Contents  
Introduction .....................................................................................5  
Getting Started ..........................................................................................5  
Welcome Screen........................................................................................7  
Help...........................................................................................................7  
High Voltage .............................................................................................8  
System Setup...................................................................................9  
Country .....................................................................................................9  
Language.................................................................................................10  
Module....................................................................................................11  
Network Setup ........................................................................................11  
Units........................................................................................................12  
User Info .................................................................................................14  
Clock Settings.........................................................................................15  
Set Beep Volume.....................................................................................18  
Power Down Timeout .............................................................................19  
Custom Cable..........................................................................................20  
Voltage Termination................................................................................24  
Measurement Functions................................................................26  
Volts-DC or AC.......................................................................................27  
Loop Current...........................................................................................29  
Ohms Measurements...............................................................................32  
Toolbox ...................................................................................................38  
Internet Explorer.....................................................................................44  
Opens ......................................................................................................48  
Tone.........................................................................................................53  
RFL (Resistance Fault Locate) ...............................................................58  
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)................................................................99  
TDR.......................................................................................................117  
POTS.....................................................................................................137  
Auto Test...............................................................................................163  
Talk Set .................................................................................................185  
Care & Maintenance ....................................................................191  
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System Modes.......................................................................................191  
AC Charger ...........................................................................................192  
DC Charger ...........................................................................................192  
Level of Charge.....................................................................................193  
System Reset.........................................................................................193  
Battery Pack..........................................................................................194  
Battery Holder.......................................................................................196  
Test Leads .............................................................................................196  
Self-Test Board ............................................................................197  
Specifications..............................................................................199  
Electrical Specifications........................................................................199  
General Specifications ..........................................................................202  
Contact 3M...................................................................................203  
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3M™ Dynatel™ Advanced Modular System 965AMS  
Introduction  
Introduction  
Getting Started  
1. Press the red  
down the unit.  
key to power up the unit or to power  
2. Press the  
key to change the contrast. Use the  
or  
keys to adjust the contrast on the screen.  
3. F1 through F5 are the soft  
keys. Their function is  
displayed in the box above  
the key.  
Example: To use the AC  
Volts, press F5.  
4. At the beginning of each  
RED  
GRN  
BLK  
YEL  
BLU  
Ring (B) 1  
Ground  
chapter there will be a  
wiring diagram showing  
the test lead hook-up. The  
screen will also show the  
test lead hook-up.  
Tip (A) 1  
Ring (B) 2  
Tip (A) 2  
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Getting Started  
5. Some screens require you  
to choose from a list of  
possible choices.  
Use the up and down arrow  
keys to make your choice.  
6. Other screens may allow  
you to enter information  
such as telephone numbers.  
You can position the cursor  
by using the Left and Right  
arrow keys.  
7. This symbol indicates you  
should use the blue keys  
to enter numeric values or  
numbers.  
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Introduction  
Getting Started  
8. Use the  
(escape) key to quit the current screen  
without making any changes. Use multiple escapes to return  
to the Welcome screen.  
9. The battery symbol in the upper right-hand corner of  
the display gives an indication of the approximate battery  
capacity. Each bar represents one-quarter of the full  
capacity.  
10. The unit is powered by a rechargeable NiMH battery pack.  
The unit will also work with the “AA” battery pack. Six  
“AA” batteries are required. Dispose of the batteries per  
your company procedures. See Care & Maintenance for  
more information on using the rechargeable battery pack.  
Welcome Screen  
This is the screen that you see  
when you first turn on the tester.  
It shows the model name, serial  
number, software version, and  
selected country.  
Help  
Press the  
key at any time in any screen to get help with the  
OK  
current function. Press  
screen.  
or  
to return to the previous  
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Introduction  
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High Voltage  
This screen indicates a high  
voltage (120 VAC/VDC or  
greater) has been detected  
between the test leads when not  
in the Voltage Mode. The tester  
has opened an internal relay  
to protect itself from damage.  
Use standard safety practices  
for disconnecting the test leads  
since high voltage may be  
OK  
present. Press  
to restart  
the 965AMS tester.  
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3M™ Dynatel™ Advanced Modular System 965AMS  
System Setup  
System Setup  
Start with the Welcome Screen.  
Setup  
Press  
to review the  
global settings or to make  
changes.  
Country  
1. Use the Country setup to  
configure the tester for a  
specific country. Selecting a  
new country will configure  
the tester with the setups  
for language, units, clock  
format, wire gauges,  
and cable types for that  
particular country. Press  
Change  
to make changes  
or to review the current  
settings.  
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System Setup  
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Country  
2. Use the up and down arrow  
keys to highlight a country.  
You will be warned about  
changing country-specific  
default values and asked  
to confirm or cancel your  
OK  
selection. Press  
to  
continue or press  
to quit without making  
changes.  
Language  
1. Use the Language setup to  
change only the language  
in the tester. Country-  
specific default values are  
not affected. Use the up  
and down arrow keys to  
highlight a new language.  
OK  
Press  
press  
to continue or  
to quit without  
making changes.  
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System Setup  
Module  
1. Use the Module setup to  
select the type of module  
that is installed in your  
tester. The module type is  
listed on the label on the  
module.  
Use the up and down arrow  
keys to highlight Module.  
Change  
Press  
to make  
changes or to review the  
current settings.  
Network Setup  
1. Use Network Setup  
to change network  
options used to connect  
to computers or ADSL  
circuits.  
Use the up and down arrow  
keys to highlight Network  
Change  
Setup. Press  
to  
make changes or to review  
the current settings.  
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Units  
1. Use the Units menu  
to change the Units of  
Measure. Use the up  
and down arrow keys to  
highlight Units. Press  
Change  
to continue or  
press  
to quit without  
making changes.  
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System Setup  
Units  
2. Use the up and down arrow  
keys to select the units  
you want to change. Press  
Change Selection  
to change  
the units of measure. An  
“X” in a box indicates your  
choice.  
Distance: Feet or Meters:  
This affects all distances  
displayed in the 965AMS  
tester.  
Degrees: Fahrenheit or  
Centigrade: This affects all  
temperatures used in the  
965AMS tester.  
Filter: C-Message or CCITT: This affects the filter  
used in the POTS Noise function. Use the C-Message  
filter in the US and Canada. Use the CCITT (also called  
“Psophometric”) filter in all other countries.  
The 965AMS tester features a dBrnP filter for noise tests  
in New Zealand. To set the default noise filter to dBrnP, set  
Filter option to CCITT. This filter is used only in units sold  
in New Zealand; for all other countries, the CCITT option  
uses a dBrnOp filter. Noise test results will be displayed  
as dBrnP.  
TDR: Vp (Velocity Propagation) or m/µS (meters  
per microsecond): This affects the TDR “velocity of  
propagation.” Use “Vp” in the US and Canada. Use “m/µS”  
OK  
in other countries. Press  
return. Use the  
to accept any changes and  
key to return to the Welcome Screen  
without making changes.  
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System Setup  
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User Info  
1. Select User Info to add  
your Tech ID and job  
number to be added to  
saved test results.  
Use the up and down arrow  
keys to highlight User Info.  
Change  
Press  
to make  
changes or to review the  
current settings.  
2. Use the blue keys to enter  
your ID, name, etc. Press  
Select Job ID  
to highlight  
the Job Num field.  
Use the blue keys to enter  
a job number or ID. Press  
OK  
to continue or press  
to quit without  
making changes.  
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3M™ Dynatel™ Advanced Modular System 965AMS  
System Setup  
Clock Settings  
1. Use the Clock Settings  
menu to select the clock  
format and to set the  
correct time. Use the up  
and down arrow keys to  
OK  
highlight Units. Press  
to continue or press  
to quit without making  
changes.  
2. Use the blue keys to enter  
the correct date.  
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System Setup  
Clock Settings  
Select  
3M™ Dynatel™ Advanced Modular System 965AMS  
3. Press  
, then enter the  
correct time using the blue  
keys.  
Select  
4. Press  
to enter the  
date format. Choose month,  
day, year or day, month,  
year.  
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System Setup  
Clock Settings  
Select  
5. Press  
to choose the  
12-hour or 24-hour format.  
Use the up and down arrow  
keys to select the format.  
If you choose the 12-hour  
a.m.  
p.m.  
format, press  
or  
.
OK  
Note: Press  
at  
any time that you have  
completed your updates.  
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System Setup  
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Set Beep Volume  
1. Use this menu to change the  
Set Beep Volume. Use the  
up and down arrow keys to  
highlight Set Beep Volume.  
Change  
Press  
or press  
to continue  
to quit  
without making changes.  
2. Use the up and down arrow  
keys to change the beep  
OK  
volume. Press  
to save  
this volume setting.  
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3M™ Dynatel™ Advanced Modular System 965AMS  
System Setup  
Power Down Timeout  
1. Use this menu to change  
the Power Down Timeout.  
Use the up and down arrow  
keys to highlight Power  
Down Timeout. Press  
Change  
to continue or  
press  
to quit without  
making changes.  
2. Use the up and down arrow  
keys to select the timeout  
OK  
you want to use. Press  
to save your choice.  
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System Setup  
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Custom Cable  
Use Custom Cable 1 or Custom Cable 2 to create a special  
cable you are using on a regular basis that has capacitance  
values that are different from existing cables. You can also  
access this function in the Opens Setup menu.  
1. Press the blue  
key to enter the Opens  
measurement function.  
Setup  
2. Press  
to enter the  
Setup menu.  
3. Use the up and down arrow  
keys to select Custom 1 or  
Custom 2.  
Edit Custom  
Press  
.
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System Setup  
Custom Cable  
4. Use the blue keys to enter  
the capacitance to ground.  
Select Mutual  
Press  
.
5. Use the blue keys to enter  
the mutual capacitance.  
Select Ohms  
Press  
.
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Custom Cable  
6. Use the blue keys to enter  
ohms per thousand feet.  
Select Velocity  
Press  
.
7. Use the blue keys to enter  
the velocity propagation. If  
you do not know this value,  
use 0.68.  
Select Cable  
Press  
.
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3M™ Dynatel™ Advanced Modular System 965AMS  
System Setup  
Custom Cable  
8. Use the up and down arrow  
keys to select Custom 1 or  
Custom 2.  
OK  
Press  
to save the  
custom cable.  
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System Setup  
3M™ Dynatel™ Advanced Modular System 965AMS  
Voltage Termination  
1. The Voltage Termination  
option allows you to select  
the input impedance of the  
965AMS digital voltmeter  
(in supported countries  
only). The input impedance  
of the internal 965AMS  
voltmeter is normally  
1Mohm. However, some  
legacy systems use voltage  
measurement systems  
with input impedances of  
100Kohms. This option  
is provided to maintain  
measurement compatibility  
with those systems.  
If 100Kohm termination is  
selected, the 965AMS tester  
will display ‘100K’ on the  
voltage measurement.  
Use this menu to change  
the Voltage Termination.  
Use the up and down arrow  
keys to highlight Voltage  
Change  
Termination. Press  
to continue or press  
to quit without making  
changes.  
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3M™ Dynatel™ Advanced Modular System 965AMS  
System Setup  
Voltage Termination  
2. Use the up and down arrow  
keys to select the Voltage  
Termination you want to  
OK  
use. Press  
to save  
your choice.  
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Measurement Functions  
3M™ Dynatel™ Advanced Modular System 965AMS  
Measurement Functions  
The 12 measurement functions include:  
DC and AC voltage measurements  
milliAmps and ground resistance measurements  
Ohms measurement and Soak Test  
Self-Calibrate, Stored Results and Ohms-to-Distance  
Calculator  
Opens distance measurement  
Send Tones  
Resistance Fault Locate: Distance measurement to a  
resistive fault  
DSL Loss and Noise plus the Spectrum Analyzer and  
Resistance Balance  
Time Domain Reflectrometer (TDR)  
POTS Loss, Noise, Longitudenal Balance, Load Coil  
Counter and Caller ID  
Automatic testing of circuits using “Expert Pair Tests”  
Talk Set  
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3M™ Dynatel™ Advanced Modular System 965AMS  
Measurement Functions  
Volts-DC or AC  
The Volts  
function measures the DC voltage or AC voltage  
between Tip, Ring and Ground.  
Volts-DC or AC>Hook-Up  
RED  
GRN  
BLK  
Ring (B)  
Ground (Earth)  
Tip (A)  
Volts-DC or AC>Operation  
1. Press the blue  
to start the voltage  
measurement function.  
key  
2. This screen displays the  
T-R voltage in the larger  
active measurement box.  
Tip Gnd  
3. Press  
to display  
the T-G voltage. The T-R  
measurement will be  
saved on the screen in a  
smaller box until a new  
measurement updates the  
screen.  
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Volts-DC or AC>Operation  
Ring Gnd  
4. Press  
to display  
the R-G voltage. The  
T-G measurement will be  
saved on the screen in a  
smaller box until a new  
measurement updates the  
screen.  
5. All measurements are erased when you exit this function.  
Volts-DC or AC>AC Volts  
AC Volts  
1. Press  
to measure  
AC volts.  
AC Normal Range—Active Line:  
1. R-G and T-G should have the same AC voltage. If they are  
not equal the pair will probably have noise.  
2. T-R should be 0 volts  
Note: Maximum voltage = 300 volts DC, 250 volts AC  
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Measurement Functions  
Loop Current  
Loop Current  
measures the loop current in an active line.  
Loop Current>Hook-Up  
RED  
Ring (A)  
Tip (B)  
BLK  
Loop Current>Operation  
1. Press the blue  
start this test.  
key to  
2. This is a continuous  
measurement until you  
disconnect the test leads or  
choose another function.  
Normal Measurements  
OK  
Marginal  
Not OK  
Current  
>23mA  
20-23mA  
<20mA  
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Loop Current>Operation  
3. Over Current Warning  
The tester has detected  
a current greater than  
110 mA.  
Over current can damage  
the test set. Use standard  
safety practices for  
disconnecting the test leads  
and eliminating the source  
of the over current.  
Disconnect all test leads  
Retest  
then press  
continue.  
to  
Loop Current>Ground Resistance  
The Ground Resistance function compares the customer  
protector ground resistance to an active central office pair.  
Note: The Ground Resistance function only works with central  
offices with the Tip connected to ground.  
Loop Current>Ground Resistance>Hook-Up  
RED  
GRN  
BLK  
Ring (B)  
Ground (Earth)  
Tip (A)  
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Measurement Functions  
Loop Current>Ground Resistance>Operation  
1. Press the blue  
start this test.  
key to  
Gnd Resistance  
Press  
to access the Ground  
Resistance function.  
Test  
2. Press  
to start the  
test. The results will be  
displayed in the box in the  
center of the screen.  
3. This is not a continuous  
Test  
test. Press  
to see an  
updated result.  
Normal Measurements  
0 Ω to 25 Ω  
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Ohms Measurements  
The Ohms Measurement function  
measures the insulation  
resistance between the Tip, Ring and Ground. This function  
can also measure the resistance of the Tip and Ring loop or  
individual wires.  
Ohms Measurements>Hook-Up  
RED  
GRN  
BLK  
Ring (B)  
Ground (Earth)  
Tip (A)  
Ohms Measurements>Operation  
1. Press the blue key to  
start the ohms measurement  
function.  
2. This screen displays the  
T-R resistance in the larger  
active measurement box.  
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Measurement Functions  
Ohms Measurements>Operation  
Tip Gnd  
3. Press  
to display  
the Tip-Ground resistance.  
The T-R measurement will  
be saved on the screen in  
a smaller box until a new  
measurement updates the  
screen.  
Ring Gnd  
4. Press  
to display the  
Ring-Ground resistance.  
The T-G measurement will  
be saved on the screen in  
a smaller box until a new  
measurement updates the  
screen.  
5. All measurements are erased when you exit this function.  
Normal Range: POTS Insulation Resistance  
OK  
Marginal  
Not OK  
Insulation Resistance  
>3.3 MΩ  
80 kΩ to 3.3 MΩ  
<80 kΩ  
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Ohms Measurements>Voltage Compensation  
The Voltage Compensation  
feature compensates for  
crossed battery on the line.  
Use “compensated” for most  
measurements.  
V Comp  
Press  
to turn voltage  
compensation off and on. The  
screen displays “Compensated”  
or “Not Compensated.”  
Ohms Measurements>Soak Test  
The Soak Test function can  
determine if the source of a  
resistive fault is caused by  
moisture, corrosion or pure  
resistance by applying a current  
to the circuit and measuring a  
change in resistance.  
Soak Test  
Press  
to access the  
Soak Test menu.  
NOTE: The Soak Test function  
will not work properly if there  
is voltage on the line. Voltage  
Compensation does not apply  
to the Soak Test.  
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3M™ Dynatel™ Advanced Modular System 965AMS  
Measurement Functions  
Ohms Measurements>Soak Test  
1. Take an initial resistance  
measurement by pressing  
Snap Shot  
the  
key.  
2. You will compare this to  
other active measurements  
to determine the source of  
the fault.  
3. One of the properties of  
moisture in a circuit is that  
the current from the tester  
can “dry out” the moisture.  
The display will first show  
a lower resistance, then  
after one or two minutes the  
resistance will increase to a  
higher reading.  
Initial Reading  
This indicates the fault is  
caused by moisture.  
Note: This is not an  
acceptable procedure to  
“dry” a fault.  
Reading After 1 or 2 Minutes  
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Ohms Measurements>Soak Test  
4. A property of corrosion  
is that a current flowing  
through the corrosion will  
cause the corrosion to  
become a better conductor.  
The display will show a  
lower resistance reading if  
corrosion is the cause.  
Initial Reading  
Reading After 1 or 2 Minutes  
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Measurement Functions  
Ohms Measurements>Soak Test  
5. If the resistance value does  
not change, the fault is a  
pure resistive fault.  
Go To Positive Voltage  
6. Use  
Go To Negative Voltage  
and  
to  
reverse the voltage polarity.  
Use the lowest resistance  
reading of the two numbers  
for your measurements.  
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Measurement Functions  
Toolbox  
3M™ Dynatel™ Advanced Modular System 965AMS  
Use the Toolbox  
to: (1) view saved test results,  
(2) perform a self calibrate, (3) use the Ohms to Distance  
calculator, (4) use Internet Explorer and (5) Upload results to the  
965AMS Results Manager.  
Toolbox>Stored Results  
The Stored Results function allows you to review the results of  
previously saved tests.  
Toolbox>Stored Results>Operation  
1. Press the blue  
key to  
enter the Toolbox function.  
Use the up and down arrow  
keys to select the Stored  
Results function. Press  
OK  
to save your choice.  
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Measurement Functions  
Toolbox>Stored Results>Operation  
2. If one or more test results  
have been stored, the ID  
number for each will be  
displayed.  
The ID number is like a file  
folder and each test result  
is like a file. The name of  
the file is the time and date  
stamp that is generated by  
the tester.  
View  
Press  
to see the list  
of files.  
3. This screen shows the  
contents of the file.  
Delete Result  
Press  
to  
delete one file or press  
Delete Folder  
to delete all  
files in the folder.  
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Toolbox>Self-Calibrate  
The Self-Calibrate function will verify that all of the internal  
circuits and test leads are operating properly. Use self-calibrate:  
After the first full battery charge before you put the tester in  
service for the first time.  
Anytime the working temperature changes by more than  
35°F (20°C). Calibrate the 965AMS tester at the same  
temperature at which it will be used.  
After changing the batteries, or anytime the battery pack  
completely discharges.  
Toolbox>Self-Calibrate>Hook-Up  
RED  
GRN  
BLK  
YEL  
BLU  
All five leads are shorted together.  
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Measurement Functions  
Toolbox>Self-Calibrate>Operation  
1. Press the blue  
key to  
enter the Toolbox function.  
2. Use the up and down arrow  
keys to select the Self-  
Calibrate function. Press  
OK  
to save your choice.  
3. The calibration may take up  
to 1 minute to complete.  
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3M™ Dynatel™ Advanced Modular System 965AMS  
Toolbox>Ohms-to-Distance Calculator  
Use this function to convert from Ohms to Distance or Distance  
to Ohms based on temperature and wire gauge.  
Toolbox>Ohms-to-Distance Calculator>Operation  
1. Press the blue  
key to  
enter the Toolbox function.  
2. Use the up and down arrow  
keys to select the Ohms-to-  
Distance Calculator. Press  
OK  
to save your choice.  
3. Use the blue keys to enter  
the Ohms value. Press  
Select  
to save and highlight  
the wire gauge selection.  
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Toolbox>Ohms-to-Distance Calculator>Operation  
4. Use the up and down  
arrow keys to select the  
Select  
wire gauge. Press  
to save and highlight the  
temperature field.  
5. Use the blue keys to enter  
the temperature.  
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Toolbox>Ohms-to-Distance Calculator>Operation  
Convert  
6. Press  
to find the  
distance.  
Distance to Ohms  
7. Select  
if you want to convert a  
distance to an Ohms value.  
Internet Explorer  
1. Internet Explorer is  
available on the VDSL2  
module.  
2. Use the up and down arrow  
keys to select Internet  
OK  
Explorer. Press  
to  
save your choice.  
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3M™ Dynatel™ Advanced Modular System 965AMS  
Measurement Functions  
Toolbox>965AMS Results Manager  
The 965AMS tester uses the 965AMS Results Manager to  
upload and convert files from the tester. The following files are  
supported by the 965AMS Results Manager:  
Single Trace TDR  
Active POTS Autotests  
Vacant POTS Autotests  
Wideband Autotests  
xDSL Link Metrics  
xDSL Bin Graphs  
Note: Only results listed above will be converted using the  
965AMS Results Manager.  
Toolbox>965AMS Results Manager>Software Installation  
Visit www.3m.com/dynatel to find the latest 965AMS Results  
Manager.  
You will need to install the following software before using the  
Results Manager:  
1. The following Microsoft software:  
a. DotNetFX 2.0 or higher  
b. Activesync 4.2 or higher  
Note: Visit www.microsoft.com and search for each file  
download.  
2. The following 3M software will be needed.  
a. 3M_Usb_Driver  
b. 965AMS Results Manager  
Note: Visit www.3m.com/dynatel to download the files.  
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3M™ Dynatel™ Advanced Modular System 965AMS  
Toolbox>965AMS Results Manager>Connections  
1. Turn on the 965AMS tester and allow the unit to boot up.  
2. Connect the 965AMS tester to power.  
3. Connect the 965AMS tester to the PC via the USB to 15-pin  
cable.  
Note: If the “Welcome to Found New Hardware Wizard”  
window appears then select “No, not this time” when asked  
about connecting to Windows Update.  
4. Select “No” when prompted to Set Up a Partnership.  
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Measurement Functions  
Toolbox>965AMS Results Manager>Copying Files  
To copy files that are saved in a 3M Dynatel 965AMS:  
1. Click on the file labelled 965AMS_Results_Manager.exe.  
2. Press the Copy All XML_Results Files From 965AMS  
to PC.  
3. You can also delete all the files on the PC.  
Note: Wait until you have verified that you are finished with  
the files before deleting.  
4. After you have selected a directory to save the files you  
will see a progress bar and a notification of completion  
when finished.  
Toolbox>965AMS Results Manager>Converting Upgraded Files  
To convert your saved files to HTML:  
1. Start the 965AMS Results Manager.  
2. Click on the tab labeled “Files on PC.”  
3. Press the “Convert XML Results Files on PC to HTML for  
viewing.”  
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Opens  
Opens  
measures the distance to an “open” circuit. This  
could be a broken wire, a cut pair or the end of the circuit.  
Opens>Hook Up  
RED  
GRN  
BLK  
Ring (B)  
Ground (Earth)  
Tip (A)  
Opens>Operation  
1. Press the blue  
key to enter the Opens  
measurement function.  
Setup  
2. Press  
to enter the  
Setup menu.  
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Opens>Operation  
3. Use the up and down arrow  
keys to choose the type of  
cable that best describes  
OK  
your cable. Press  
save your choice.  
to  
4. This screen displays the  
T-R distance in the larger  
active measurement box.  
Tip Gnd  
Press  
to display  
the T-G distance.  
5. The T-R measurement will  
be saved on the screen in  
a smaller box until a new  
measurement updates the  
screen.  
Ring Gnd  
Press  
to display  
the R-G distance.  
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Opens>Operation  
6. The T-G measurement will  
be saved on the screen in  
a smaller box until a new  
measurement updates the  
screen.  
7. All measurements are erased when you exit this function.  
Normal Range: A good pair should have the T-G and R-G  
within about 2% of each other. If they are not within 2%, the  
shortest distance will be the location of the fault and the other  
distances will not provide accurate distances. Typically this will  
be an open ground bond or a broken Tip or Ring.  
Note: “Opens” is more accurate if other cable pairs are active.  
If other pairs are not active, short at least 30% of the inactive  
pairs to the cable shield.  
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Measurement Functions  
Opens>Calibrate Cable  
Use this function to measure the capacitance of a known good  
pair within a cable of known length. This value can be used as  
a ‘Calibrated Cable’(or ‘reference’) to find the distance to an  
‘open’ on the same or similar cable.  
Setup  
1. Press  
.
Calibrate Cable  
2. Press  
.
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Opens>Calibrate Cable  
3. Use the blue keys to enter  
the known distance.  
Measure  
Press  
.
4. The screen will display the  
measured capacitance per  
distance for the reference  
pair.  
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Measurement Functions  
Tone  
Use Tone  
to send a tone on a pair.  
Tone>Set-Up  
RED  
GRN  
BLK  
Ring (B)  
Ground (Earth)  
Tip (A)  
Tone>Operation  
1. Press the blue  
key to  
enter the Tone function.  
2. Use the up and down  
arrow keys to highlight the  
frequency that you want to  
use.  
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3M™ Dynatel™ Advanced Modular System 965AMS  
Tone>Operation  
Send Tone  
3. Press  
tone.  
to send the  
Stop Tone  
4. Press  
tone.  
to stop the  
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Measurement Functions  
Tone>Edit The Frequency Of A Tone  
There are 10 frequencies that can be stored in memory. If you  
need a different frequency you can edit any of the displayed  
frequencies and change to a new frequency.  
1. Use the up and down arrow  
keys to select one of the  
frequencies to change.  
2. Press Setup to adjust the  
highlighted selection with  
the following frequency  
range:  
ID - 200 Hz and 1,000 Hz  
Precision - 200 Hz and  
19,999 Hz  
Wideband (965AMS Pro  
tester 2) - 20 kHz and 2200  
kHz.  
(965AMS Pro 30 tester) -  
20 kHz and 30 MHz.  
3. For this example we will  
replace 196 kHz with  
138 kHz. Use the up and  
down arrow keys to select  
Wideband Tone.  
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Tone>Edit The Frequency Of A Tone  
4. Use the blue keys to enter  
the frequency in kHz.  
OK  
5. Press  
.
Tone>Applications  
The Tone function can be used for three applications: ID Tone,  
Precision Tone and Wideband Tone.  
Tone>Applications>ID Tone  
1. Use the ID Tone for pair identification and tone coiling.  
2. The ID tone is always an interrupted tone.  
3. The frequency is adjustable between 200 Hz and 1,000 Hz.  
4. The 965AMS tester automatically goes off-hook when an ID  
tone is sent.  
5. The volume control on the 965AMS tester controls the  
volume you hear, but the output to the far end is set at a  
fixed level.  
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Measurement Functions  
Tone>Applications>Precision Tone  
1. Use the Precision Tone to send a tone.  
2. Use another 965AMS tester to receive the tone. Press the  
Loss  
blue  
key, then select  
.
3. The output frequency of the Precision tone is adjustable  
between 200Hz and 19,999Hz.  
4. The output level range is –20dBm to +1dBm.  
5. The most common frequencies for POTS lines are 404Hz,  
1004Hz and 2804Hz.  
6. The impedance is fixed at 600Ω.  
Send Tone  
7. Press  
8. Press  
to send the Precision tone.  
to stop the Precision tone.  
Stop Tone  
Tone>Application>Wideband Tone  
1. Use the Wideband Tone to send a tone to the other end of a  
wideband circuit to measure the signal loss.  
2. Use another 965AMS tester to receive the tone.  
DSL Loss  
3. Press the blue  
key, then select  
.
4. The output frequency of the Wideband tone is adjustable  
between 20kHz and 2200kHz.  
5. The output level is fixed at 0dBm.  
6. The impedance can be set to 100Ω or 135Ω.  
Send Tone  
7. Press  
8. Press  
to send the wideband tone.  
to stop the wideband tone.  
Stop Tone  
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Measurement Functions  
3M™ Dynatel™ Advanced Modular System 965AMS  
RFL (Resistance Fault Locate)  
Use RFL  
to find the distance to a short or ground.  
Important Note: You must first use the Auto test  
, or the  
Ohmmeter  
, to determine the type of fault.  
1. There are two types of hook-ups, Separate Pair and Single  
Pair. Separate Pair is more accurate, but it requires hooking  
up more wires. The “Good” wires can be any gauge and any  
length. As an example, the Good wires can be jumper wire.  
Separate Pair is recommended for applications where you  
have a short or ground in an aerial cable or a direct buried  
cable and you want to find the fault the first measurement.  
2. Single Pair requires that the “Good” wire is the same gauge  
and length as the faulted wire. Single Pair is appropriate for  
situations where you are looking for the fault to be in the  
nearest pedestal.  
3. RFL has the ability to find the distance to a short or ground  
using a single section of cable or a section with multiple  
gauges. Select Single- or Multi-section for your situation.  
RFL>Hook-Up  
There are ten possible scenarios for connecting a 965AMS tester  
to use the RFL function:  
Tip-Ground Separate Pair  
GRN  
BLK  
YEL  
BLU  
Ground (Earth)  
Tip (A) 1/Fault  
Ring (B) 2/Good  
Tip (A) 2/Good  
Fault  
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RFL>Hook-Up  
Ring-Ground Separate Pair  
RED  
Ring (B) 1/Fault  
Fault  
GRN  
Ground (Earth)  
YEL  
BLU  
Ring (B) 2/Good  
Tip (A) 2/Good  
Short Separate Pair  
RED  
Ring (B) 1/Fault  
Fault  
BLK  
YEL  
BLU  
Tip (A) 1/Fault  
Ring (B) 2/Good  
Tip (A) 2/Good  
Tip-Cross Separate Pair  
GRN  
BLK  
YEL  
BLU  
Ground (Earth)  
Tip (A) 1/Fault  
Ring (B) 2/Good  
Tip (A) 2/Good  
Fault  
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RFL>Hook-Up  
Ring-Cross Separate Pair  
RED  
Ring (B) 1/Fault  
Fault  
GRN  
Ground (Earth)  
YEL  
BLU  
Ring (B) 2/Good  
Tip (A) 2/Good  
Tip-Ground Single Pair  
RED  
Ring (B)/Good  
Ground/Earth  
Tip (A)/Fault  
GRN  
BLK  
Fault  
Ring-Ground Single Pair  
RED  
Ring (B)/Fault  
Ground (Earth)  
Tip (A)/Good  
Fault  
GRN  
BLK  
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RFL>Hook-Up  
Short Single Pair  
RED  
BLK  
BLU  
Ring (B)/Fault  
Tip (A)/Fault  
Good  
Fault  
Tip-Cross Single Pair  
RED  
GRN  
BLK  
Ring (B)1/Good  
Ground/Earth  
Tip (A)1/Fault  
Fault  
Ring-Cross Single Pair  
RED  
GRN  
BLK  
Ring (B)1  
Ground/Earth  
Tip (A)1  
Fault  
RFL>Separate-Pair, Single-Section Operation  
1. Use the Auto test  
the Ohmmeter  
, or  
, to  
determine the type of fault.  
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RFL>Separate-Pair, Single-Section Operation  
2. Press the blue key to  
enter the RFL function.  
Select  
Press  
until the Fault  
section is highlighted. Use  
the up and down arrow keys  
to select the type of fault  
that you have. The options  
include:  
Tip Cross, Ring Cross, Wet  
Pulp, T-G, R-G, Short  
This example will show a  
Ring-Ground fault.  
Select  
Press  
to move to  
the Pair section.  
3. Use the up and down arrow  
keys to select Separate Pair.  
Select  
Press  
to move to  
the Multiple-Single section.  
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RFL>Separate-Pair, Single-Section Operation  
4. Use the up and down  
arrow keys to select Single  
Section.  
Setup  
5. Press  
to choose the  
measurement parameters.  
6. The first parameter is  
the gauge. Use the Up  
and Down arrow keys to  
highlight the gauge of your  
cable.  
Select  
Press  
to choose the  
cable length.  
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RFL>Separate-Pair, Single-Section Operation  
Special Requirement: Enter  
the cable temperature or the  
length, but not both. Only one  
parameter can be entered.  
There must be one unknown to  
solve the calculation.  
For this example, we will use  
the cable temperature as the  
known value and the length  
will not be entered.  
Unknown Length  
7. Press  
to enter an unknown  
length and highlight the  
Temperature section.  
8. Enter the temperature using  
the blue keys.  
OK  
Press  
to return to the  
main RFL screen.  
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RFL>Separate-Pair, Single-Section Operation  
9. Press to review the  
Test  
settings.  
10. This screen shows the  
test lead hook-ups and the  
settings you have selected.  
Start  
Press  
test.  
to begin the  
11. If the hook-up is not  
correct, you will see an  
error message on the wiring  
diagram at the point of the  
error.  
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RFL>Separate-Pair, Single-Section Operation  
12. During the measurement  
process, a bar graph of the  
null voltage for DTS and  
then for DTF will be visible  
on the screen.  
13. The results of the  
measurements are displayed  
on the screen.  
DTS is the distance to the  
strap.  
DTF is the distance to the  
fault.  
DSTF is the distance from  
the strap to the fault.  
This screen also displays  
the value of the fault.  
In some situations it may  
be more helpful to use the  
resistance values instead of  
the distance values. Press  
Convert to ohms  
to use the  
resistance values.  
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Measurement Functions  
RFL>Separate-Pair, Single-Section Operation  
Convert to distance  
14. Press  
to  
convert the resistance back  
to distance.  
RFL>Separate-Pair, Multi-Section Operation  
1. Use the Auto test  
the Ohmmeter  
, or  
, to  
determine the type of fault.  
2. Press the blue key to  
enter the RFL function.  
Select  
Press  
until the Fault  
section is highlighted. Use  
the up and down arrow keys  
to select the type of fault  
that you have. The options  
include:  
Tip Cross, Ring Cross, Wet  
Pulp, T-G, R-G, Short  
This example will show a  
Ring-Ground fault.  
Select  
Press  
to move to  
the Pair section.  
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RFL>Separate-Pair, Multi-Section Operation  
3. Use the up and down arrow  
keys to select Separate Pair.  
Select  
Press  
to move to  
the Multiple-Single section.  
4. Use the up and down arrow  
keys to select Multiple  
sections of cable that have  
more than one gauge.  
Setup  
5. Press  
to define the  
sections.  
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RFL>Separate-Pair, Multi-Section Operation  
6. Use the up and down  
arrow keys to select a  
Edit Section  
section. Press  
to choose the measurement  
parameters.  
7. The first parameter is  
the gauge. Use the Up  
and Down arrow keys to  
highlight the gauge of your  
cable.  
Select  
Press  
to highlight  
the section length section.  
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RFL>Separate-Pair, Multi-Section Operation  
8. Use the blue keys to enter  
the section length.  
Select  
Press  
to move to  
the Temp section.  
9. Use the blue keys to enter  
the cable temperature.  
OK  
Press  
to return to the  
Multiple Gauge screen.  
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Measurement Functions  
RFL>Separate-Pair, Multi-Section Operation  
10. Use the up and down arrow  
keys to select the next  
Edit Section  
section. Press  
to choose the measurement  
parameters.  
11. You can add a load coil  
to the calculations. Press  
Load Coil  
to add the H88  
load coil to the section.  
You can add as many load  
coils as you need, but each  
one must be in a different  
section on the screen.  
OK  
12. Press  
to store the  
load coil and return to the  
Multiple Gauge screen.  
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RFL>Separate-Pair, Multi-Section Operation  
13. Use the up and down arrow  
keys to select the next  
Edit Section  
section. Press  
to choose the measurement  
parameters.  
14. Use the Up and Down  
arrow keys to highlight the  
gauge of your cable.  
Select  
Press  
to highlight  
the section length section.  
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Measurement Functions  
RFL>Separate-Pair, Multi-Section Operation  
Special Requirement: Enter  
the cable temperature or the  
length, but not both. Only one  
parameter can be entered.  
There must be one unknown to  
solve the calculation.  
For this example, we will use  
the cable temperature as the  
known value and the length  
will not be entered.  
Unknown Length  
15. Press  
to  
enter an unknown length  
and move to the Temp  
section.  
16. Use the blue keys to enter  
the cable temperature.  
OK  
Press  
to return to the  
Multiple Gauge screen.  
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RFL>Separate-Pair, Multi-Section Operation  
OK  
17. Press  
again to return  
to the main RFL screen.  
18. Press  
to review the  
Test  
settings.  
19. This screen shows the  
test lead hook-ups and the  
settings you have selected.  
Start  
Press  
test.  
to begin the  
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Measurement Functions  
RFL>Separate-Pair, Multi-Section Operation  
20. If the hook-up is not  
correct, you will see an  
error message on the wiring  
diagram at the point of the  
error.  
21. During the measurement  
process, a bar graph of the  
null voltage for DTS and  
then for DTF will be visible  
on the screen.  
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RFL>Separate-Pair, Multi-Section Operation  
22. The results of the  
measurements are displayed  
on the screen.  
DTS is the distance to the  
strap.  
DTF is the distance to the  
fault.  
DSTF is the distance from  
the strap to the fault.  
This screen also displays  
the value of the fault.  
In some situations it may  
be more helpful to use the  
resistance values instead of  
the distance values. Press  
Convert to ohms  
to use the  
resistance values.  
Convert to distance  
23. Press  
to  
convert the resistance back  
to distance.  
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Measurement Functions  
RFL>Single-Pair, Single-Section Operation  
1. Use the Auto test  
the Ohmmeter  
, or  
, to  
determine the type of fault.  
2. Press the blue key to  
enter the RFL function.  
Select  
Press  
until the Fault  
section is highlighted. Use  
the up and down arrow keys  
to select the type of fault  
that you have. The options  
include:  
Tip Cross, Ring Cross, Wet  
Pulp, T-G, R-G, Short  
This example will show a  
Ring-Ground fault.  
Select  
Press  
to move to  
the Pair section.  
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RFL>Single-Pair, Single-Section Operation  
3. Use the up and down arrow  
keys to select Single Pair.  
Select  
Press  
to move to  
the Multiple-Single section.  
4. Use the up and down  
arrow keys to select Single  
Section.  
Setup  
5. Press  
to choose the  
measurement parameters.  
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RFL>Single-Pair, Single-Section Operation  
6. The first parameter is  
the gauge. Use the Up  
and Down arrow keys to  
highlight the gauge of your  
cable.  
Select  
Press  
to choose the  
cable length.  
Special Requirement: Enter  
the cable temperature or the  
length, but not both. Only one  
parameter can be entered.  
There must be one unknown to  
solve the calculation.  
For this example, we will use  
the cable temperature as the  
known value and the length  
will not be entered.  
Unknown Length  
7. Press  
to  
enter an unknown length  
and move to the Temp  
section.  
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RFL>Single-Pair, Single-Section Operation  
8. Enter the temperature using  
the blue keys.  
OK  
Press  
to return to the  
main RFL screen.  
9. Press  
to review the  
Test  
settings.  
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RFL>Single-Pair, Single-Section Operation  
10. This screen shows the  
test lead hook-ups and the  
settings you have selected.  
Start  
Press  
test.  
to begin the  
11. If the hook-up is not  
correct, you will see an  
error message on the wiring  
diagram at the point of the  
error.  
12. During the measurement  
process, a bar graph of the  
null voltage for DTS and  
then for DTF will be visible  
on the screen.  
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RFL>Single-Pair, Single-Section Operation  
13. The results of the  
measurements are displayed  
on the screen.  
DTS is the distance to the  
strap.  
DTF is the distance to the  
fault.  
DSTF is the distance from  
the strap to the fault.  
This screen also displays  
the value of the fault.  
In some situations it may  
be more helpful to use the  
resistance values instead of  
the distance values. Press  
Convert to ohms  
to use the  
resistance values.  
Convert to distance  
14. Press  
to  
convert the resistance back  
to distance.  
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RFL>Single Pair, Multi-Section Operation  
1. Use the Auto test  
the Ohmmeter  
, or  
, to  
determine the type of fault.  
2. Press the blue key to  
enter the RFL function.  
Select  
Press  
until the up  
and down arrow keys are in  
the Fault section. Use the  
up and down arrow keys  
to select the type of fault  
that you have. The options  
include:  
Tip Cross, Ring Cross, Wet  
Pulp, T-G, R-G, Short  
This example will show a  
Ring-Ground fault.  
Select  
Press  
to move to  
the Pair section.  
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RFL>Single Pair, Multi-Section Operation  
3. Use the up and down arrow  
keys to select Single Pair.  
Select  
Press  
to move to  
the Multiple-Single section.  
4. Use the up and down arrow  
keys to select Multiple  
sections of cable that have  
more that one gauge.  
Setup  
5. Press  
to choose the  
measurement parameters.  
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RFL>Single Pair, Multi-Section Operation  
6. Use the up and down  
arrow keys to select a  
Edit Section  
section. Press  
to choose the measurement  
parameters.  
7. The first parameter is  
the gauge. Use the Up  
and Down arrow keys to  
highlight the gauge of your  
cable.  
Select  
Press  
to highlight  
the section length section.  
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RFL>Single Pair, Multi-Section Operation  
8. Use the blue keys to enter  
the section length.  
Select  
Press  
to move to  
the Temp section.  
9. Use the blue keys to enter  
the cable temperature.  
OK  
Press  
to return to the  
Multiple Gauge screen.  
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RFL>Single Pair, Multi-Section Operation  
10. Use the up and down arrow  
keys to select the next  
Edit Section  
section. Press  
to choose the measurement  
parameters.  
11. You can add a load coil  
to the calculations. Press  
Load Coil  
to add the load  
coil to the section. You  
can add as many load  
coils as you need, but each  
one must be in a different  
section on the screen.  
OK  
12. Press  
to store the  
load coil and return to the  
Multiple Gauge screen.  
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RFL>Single Pair, Multi-Section Operation  
13. Use the up and down arrow  
keys to select the next  
Edit Section  
section. Press  
to choose the measurement  
parameters.  
14. Use the Up and Down  
arrow keys to highlight the  
gauge of your cable.  
Select  
Press  
to highlight  
the section length section.  
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RFL>Single Pair, Multi-Section Operation  
Special Requirement: Enter  
the cable temperature or the  
length, but not both. Only one  
parameter can be entered.  
There must be one unknown to  
solve the calculation.  
For this example, we will use  
the cable temperature as the  
known value and the length  
will not be entered.  
Unknown Length  
15. Press  
to  
enter an unknown length  
and move to the Temp  
section.  
16. Use the blue keys to enter  
the cable temperature.  
OK  
Press  
to return to the  
Multiple Gauge screen.  
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OK  
17. Press  
again to return  
to the main RFL screen.  
Test  
18. Press  
to review the  
settings.  
19. This screen shows the  
test lead hook-ups and the  
settings you have selected.  
Start  
Press  
test.  
to begin the  
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RFL>Single Pair, Multi-Section Operation  
20. If the hook-up is not  
correct, you will see an  
error message on the wiring  
diagram at the point of the  
error.  
21. During the measurement  
process, a bar graph of the  
null voltage for DTS and  
then for DTF will be visible  
on the screen.  
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RFL>Single Pair, Multi-Section Operation  
22. The results of the  
measurements are displayed  
on the screen.  
DTS is the distance to the  
strap.  
DTF is the distance to the  
fault.  
DSTF is the distance from  
the strap to the fault.  
This screen also displays  
the value of the fault.  
In some situations it may  
be more helpful to use the  
resistance values instead of  
the distance values. Press  
Convert to ohms  
to use the  
resistance values.  
Convert to distance  
23. Press  
to  
convert the resistance back  
to distance.  
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RFL>Wet Pulp  
Use this function to find the approximate distance to a resistance  
fault when both wires in a pair are faulted at the same place  
and a separate good pair or a single common conductor is not  
available.  
RFL>Wet Pulp>Hook-Up  
RED  
GRN  
BLK  
Wire With Lower Resistance Value  
Common/Ground  
Wire With Higher Resistance Value  
1. The resistance faults must be common to the reference  
(Green) conductor. Use the ohmmeter function to measure  
the resistance on each side of the pair to the reference  
conductor.  
2. The lower value fault should be connected to the Red test  
lead.  
3. The higher value fault should be connected to the Black test  
lead.  
4. The Green test lead should be connected to the reference  
conductor, usually the shield or ground.  
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RFL>Wet Pulp> Requirements  
Note: All of the following conditions must be met or this  
function does not apply:  
1. One fault must be at least twice the ohms value of the other  
fault. For example, a 5 kΩf ault has twice the value of a  
10 kΩfault.  
2. The sum of both faults must be at least 100 times the loop  
resistance of the pair. For example, if the loop resistance is  
50 Ω, the sum of the faults must be 5 kΩor greater. You may  
continue with the test, but the results may have a reduced  
accuracy.  
3. The 965AMS checks to see if the resistance of the loop  
is less than 7 kΩ. If the resistance is greater than 7 kΩ,  
the distance to strap may be too long or the strap is not  
connected,  
RFL>Wet Pulp>Operation  
1. Press the blue  
key to  
enter the RFL function.  
Use the up and down keys  
to select Wet Pulp.  
Setup  
Press  
to select the  
gauge of the pair.  
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RFL>Wet Pulp>Operation  
2. Use the up and down arrow  
keys to select the gauge of  
the pair.  
Select  
Press  
or  
Unknown Temp.  
to highlight  
the temperature field.  
3. Use the blue keypad to  
enter the cable temperature.  
OK  
Press  
to continue.  
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RFL>Wet Pulp>Operation  
4. The Wet Pulp test first  
makes a measurement with  
the far-end open.  
Start  
Press  
to start the test.  
5. Strap the pair at the far end,  
Continue  
then press  
.
Note: The “Opens Ratio” value  
displayed on the screen is the  
ratio of R1/(R2+R1) times  
100. This value is used by  
some companies as part of the  
measurement. It is not needed  
to calculate the distance to the  
fault.  
6. The test results are shown  
in ohms.  
Dist.  
Press  
to convert the  
ohms to the distance to the  
fault.  
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RFL>Wet Pulp>Operation  
7. DTS—Distance to the strap  
(far end).  
DTF—Distance to the fault.  
DSTF—Distance from the  
strap to the fault.  
Avg. Result  
Press  
to view a  
summary of test results.  
8. Use the results of this test  
to find the distance or run  
the test multiple times and  
the tester will average the  
distances.  
RFL>Wet Pulp>Error Screens  
1. Swap the Red and Black  
test leads.  
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RFL>Wet Pulp>Error Screens  
2. The strap at the far-end is  
open. There should be a  
solid short at the far-end.  
3. The tester checks to see  
that the sum of the faults  
is more than 100 times the  
loop resistance. You may  
Continue  
press  
with the  
test, but the results may  
have a reduced accuracy.  
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Measurement Functions  
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)  
The DSL  
functions include: DSL Loss, DSL Noise, DSL  
Spectrum Analyzer, Resistive Balance, and DSL Impulse Noise.  
DSL>DSL Loss  
Use DSL Loss function to measure the amount of loss in a  
circuit at a specific frequency. This is typically accomplished by  
sending tone with another 965AMS tester, a 3MDynatelFar  
End Device (FED), or test equipment that is capable of sending  
wideband tone from 20 kHz to 30 MHz.  
DSL>DSL Loss>Hook-Up  
RED  
Ring (A)  
Tip (B)  
BLK  
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DSL>DSL Loss>Operation  
1. Press the blue DSL  
key  
to enter the DSL function.  
Use the up and down arrow  
keys to select DSL Loss.  
Use a tone source at the  
far end that is capable of  
sending a known output  
level such as a 965AMS  
tester. Use 0dBm as the  
output level or follow your  
method of test.  
DSL Setup  
2. Press  
to select  
the type of service.  
3. Use the up and down  
arrow keys to select the  
type of service that you are  
measuring.  
OK  
4. Press  
when finished.  
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DSL>DSL Loss>Operation  
OK  
5. Press  
to make the  
measurement.  
6. The results of the  
measurement will be  
displayed as a –dBm level  
at a specific frequency.  
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DSL>DSL Loss>Application Notes  
DSL Loss measures the signal lost from a tone transmitter  
(965AMS tester, 3MDynatelFar End Device (FED) or other  
capable device) to the measuring 965AMS.  
High loss is an indication of:  
1. A loop that is too long for the potential service.  
2. Bridge tap.  
To get a complete picture of loss, it is recommended that you  
use a FED device that will generate a sweep of frequency for the  
service type. The sweep will indicate either a good circuit, high  
loss or dips in the reading can be an indication of bridge tap.  
The image below is a sweep that was performed with a 965AMS  
tester, a 3MDynatelFar End Device FED II and the selected  
service was ADSL2.  
Look at the before and after for these two readings. When  
the bridge tap is removed then the slope no longer displays  
frequency dips.  
With 500 feet of bridge tap  
With bridge tap removed  
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DSL>DSL Noise  
Use DSL Noise function to measure the Longitudinal or Metallic  
Noise on a DSL line.  
DSL>DSL Noise>Hook-Up  
RED  
GRN  
BLK  
Ring (B)  
Ground (Earth)  
Tip (A)  
DSL>DSL Noise>Operation  
1. Press the blue DSL  
key  
to enter the DSL function.  
Use the up and down arrow  
keys to select DSL Noise.  
DSL Setup  
2. Press  
to select  
the type of service.  
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DSL>DSL Noise>Operation  
3. Use the up and down  
arrow keys to select the  
type of service that you are  
measuring.  
OK  
4. Press  
when finished.  
OK  
5. Press  
to start the  
measurement for DSL  
noise.  
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DSL>DSL Noise>Operation  
Select Longitudinal  
6. Press  
to  
measure longitudinal noise.  
Select Metallic  
7. Press  
to  
measure metallic noise.  
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DSL>DSL Noise>Application Notes  
Noise can affect wideband services by taking up valuable  
bandwidth and reducing speed. Symptoms of high noise can be  
data errors and loss of connection. The 965AMS tester measures  
longitudinal as well as metallic noise. Having high noise in  
either of these tests will prompt you to look at the circuit with a  
Spectrum Analyzer to identify the source.  
Longitudinal Noise is a  
RED  
GRN  
BLK  
Ring (B) 1  
measured between Tip [A] and  
Ring [B] (shorted internally)  
and the shield/ground.  
Ground (Earth)  
Tip (A) 1  
Longitudinal Noise measures  
influences from outside the  
cable (power induction,  
AM radio or other outside  
frequencies).  
Shorted Internally  
Metallic Noise is a measured  
between Tip [A] and Ring [B].  
RED  
BLK  
Ring (A)  
Tip (B)  
Metallic Noise measures the  
active noise on a pair.  
Both tests are performed through filters based on the service that  
is selected in Setup.  
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DSL>DSL Spectrum Analyzer  
Use DSL Spectrum Analyzer (SA) to display a graph of useful  
signals and interference/noise at specific frequencies up to  
30 MHz.  
DSL>DSL Spectrum Analyzer>Hook-Up  
RED  
Ring (A)  
BLK  
Tip (B)  
DSL>DSL Spectrum Analyzer>Operation  
1. Press the blue DSL key  
to enter the DSL function.  
Use the up and down arrow  
keys to select DSL Spec.  
Analyzer.  
OK  
2. Press  
.
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DSL>DSL Spectrum Analyzer>Operation  
Span  
3. Press  
to change the  
frequency range.  
4. Use the left and right arrow  
keys to move the cursor.  
The cursor position will  
display the frequency and  
the signal level.  
5. Once you have selected a span of 1M or 2M you may add a  
noise mask.  
The mask is initially set to “none.” Pressing F2 or F3, the  
screen will show the following masks:  
ADSL Downstream  
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DSL>DSL Spectrum Analyzer>Operation  
ADSL Upstream  
T1  
HDSL  
ISDN  
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DSL>DSL Spectrum Analyzer>Application Notes  
Spectrum analysis allows you to visually see a disturbing  
signal’s shape by reading and displaying the level of noise in a  
frequency range.  
The shape can be caused by ADSL, ISDN, HDSL, T1 or VDSL.  
This chart shows the ADSL2+ spectrum with common disturbers  
and chart 2 shows the VDSL spectrum with potential disturbers.  
Center Frequencies  
T1  
AM Radio 680 kHz+  
DDS ISDN  
HDSL  
28  
kHz kHz  
40  
196  
kHz  
772  
kHz  
20  
ADSL  
138 140  
ADSL  
Downstream  
1100  
kHz  
ADSL  
Downstream  
2200  
kHz  
kHz Upstream kHz kHz  
Nyquist  
Frequency  
VDSL Spectrum  
US 0  
DS 1  
US 1  
DS 2  
US 2  
US 2  
1.1  
MHz  
3.75  
MHz  
5.2  
MHz  
8.5  
MHz  
12  
MHz  
30  
MHz  
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DSL>Resistance Balance  
Use Resistance Balance to measure the:  
Loop Resistance between the Red and Black test leads.  
Resistance of each conductor to the Green test lead.  
Resistance Difference between the two conductors.  
Percentage of Resistance Difference.  
DSL>Resistance Balance>Hook-Up  
RED  
GRN  
BLK  
Ring (B) 1  
Reference  
Tip (A) 1  
DSL>Resistance Balance>Operation  
1. Press the blue DSL key  
to enter the DSL function.  
Use the up and down arrow  
keys to select Resistance  
Balance.  
OK  
Press  
.
2. Connect the strap at a ‘far-  
end’ access point. The strap  
should be connected to all  
three of the conductors at  
the far end.  
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DSL>Resistance Balance>Operation  
Test  
3. Press  
test.  
to start the  
DSL>Resistance Balance>Recommended Values  
Service  
POTS  
% Ohms Difference  
3%  
Wideband  
1%  
Parameter  
Resistance Balance  
OK  
<1%  
Marginal  
1%–5%  
Not OK  
>5%  
DSL>Resistance Balance>Application Notes  
The resistance balance test is used to identify a high resistance  
open or a bad splice.  
The test will also identify a loop that is resistively too long for  
the selected autotest.  
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DSL>DSL Impulse Noise  
Use Impulse Noise to measure short spikes of random amplitude  
and random frequency. These short bursts can damage data  
transmission if the amplitude and frequency are spiking into  
used transmission paths. The 965AMS tester measures spikes  
eight times per second.  
DSL>DSL Impulse Noise>Hook-Up  
RED  
GRN  
BLK  
Ring (B)  
Ground (Earth)  
Tip (A)  
DSL>DSL Impulse Noise>Operation  
1. Press the blue DSL key  
to enter the DSL function.  
Use the up and down arrow  
keys to select Impulse  
Noise.  
DSL Setup  
2. Press  
to select  
the type of service.  
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DSL>DSL Impulse Noise>Operation  
3. Use the up and down  
arrow keys to select the  
type of service that you are  
measuring.  
OK  
4. Press  
when finished.  
OK  
5. Press  
to start the  
Impulse Noise test.  
Setup  
6. Press  
to select:  
Count Threshold  
Time  
Spread  
Metallic or Longitudinal  
OK  
7. Press  
when finished.  
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DSL>DSL Impulse Noise>Operation  
Restart  
8. Press  
to begin a  
new test.  
Setup  
9. Press  
setup screen.  
to return to the  
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DSL>DSL Impulse Noise>Application Notes  
Since impulse hits, noise and other power related interference  
can fluctuate during the day you have the option of measuring  
three different levels. If you traditionally measure Impulse hits at  
a threshold of 40 dBrn, then select a count threshold of 32 and a  
spread of 2 dB, then you will be able to see any hits that exceed  
32, 36 or 40. Although this circuit will pass at 40, you will be  
able to see if there is noise just under the threshold that can  
appear later with a change in power usage or plant conditions.  
Selected a spread of 4 dB and a threshold of 32 would allow you  
to count hits that exceed 32, 36 and 40.  
Check with your DSLAM vendor regarding excessive hits for a  
circuit. Different DLSAM vendors have settings to make use of  
buffers (dynamic memory) to compensate for errors that can be  
caused by impulse noise.  
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TDR  
Use the Time Domain Reflectometer (TDR)  
function to  
map the high-frequency impedance of the cable along its length.  
The display shows opens, load coils, splits, wet sections, splices,  
gauge changes, heavy shorts and any other physical deviation  
from a perfect cable. Each of these events have their own unique  
signature. A user-controlled vertical cursor is used to measure  
the distance to an event.  
TDR>Event Recognition  
“Events” are the “dips” and “peaks” seen on the screen caused  
by faults or changes in the pair.  
“Peak” Events  
1. Launch Pulse: The first peak on the screen is the “launch  
pulse” which occurs where the transition from the tester to  
the test leads occurs.  
2. Open: A clean or partial open will show up as a peak on  
the screen. The “cleaner” the open, the taller the peak. A  
complete open will be the tallest peak (other than the launch  
pulse).You can not see events past a complete open.  
3. Load Coil: A load coil looks very similar to an open. If  
you think there is a load coil on the pair, use the Load Coil  
function (in the POTS test) to verify its presence. You can  
not see events past a traditional load coil.  
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“Dip” Events  
1. Fault: A resistance fault will show as a dip on screen. The  
lower the value of resistance, the lower the dip.  
2. Short: A short (or zero-Ohm resistance fault) will show up  
as the lowest dip on the screen. You cannot see events past a  
short.  
3. BridgeTap: A bridge tap will look like a small dip where  
the bridge tap begins. The end of the bridge tap looks like  
an upward event. The distance between the two events is the  
length of the bridge tap. The start of a bridge tap looks like  
a resistance fault. Use the ohms measurement function to  
measure the resistance on the pair. If there is no resistance,  
and you see a dip followed by a peak, you might suspect a  
bridge tap.  
Fault Icons  
Faults are represented on the screen with icons:  
Load Coil  
Open  
Short  
Bridge Tap  
Event Found  
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TDR>Setup  
1. Press the blue  
key to  
enter the TDR mode.  
Setup  
2. Press  
.
3. Use the up and down arrow  
keys to select the type of  
cable.  
Select Gauge  
Press  
.
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TDR>Setup  
4. Use the up and down arrow  
keys to select the wire  
gauge.  
Select Length  
Press  
.
5. You can choose to start  
with the shortest range each  
time you enter the TDR or  
the last range that you used.  
Use the up and down arrow  
keys to select Minimum or  
Last Used range.  
OK  
6. Press  
to return to the  
TDR menu screen.  
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TDR>Single Trace Mode  
Single Trace Mode is used for most TDR applications. You can  
use the single trace manual mode or you can use the Auto TDR  
mode.  
TDR>Single Trace Mode>Hook-Up  
RED  
Ring (A)  
BLK  
Tip (B)  
TDR>Single Trace Mode>Operation  
1. Press the blue key  
to enter the TDR mode.  
Use the up and down arrow  
keys to select Single Trace.  
OK  
2. Press  
trace.  
to display a  
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TDR>Single Trace Mode>Operation  
3. This screen shows the end  
of a pair at 205 feet.  
4. Use the TDR Controls  
section in this chapter to  
see all of the parameters  
that you can adjust.  
5. The Auto TDR mode  
automatically finds  
potential faults and displays  
an icon that represents  
the type of fault. Press  
Auto TDR  
to use this  
function.  
6. This trace shows a resistive  
fault at 219 feet.  
7. The Auto TDR is not a live  
trace, but you can use the  
Gain, Cable length, Span  
and Filter functions.  
8. If you change the circuit  
you must capture a new  
Live TDR  
trace. Press  
then  
Auto TDR  
press  
.
9. This trace shows an open at  
322 feet.  
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TDR>Dual Trace Mode  
Dual Trace Mode is used to compare two pairs at the same  
time, usually a faulted and a good pair.  
TDR>Dual Trace Mode>Hook-Up  
RED  
Ring (B) 1  
BLK  
YEL  
BLU  
Tip (A) 1  
Ring (B) 2  
Tip (A) 2  
TDR>Dual Trace Mode>Operation  
1. Press the blue key  
to enter the TDR mode.  
Use the up and down arrow  
keys to select Dual Trace.  
OK  
2. Press  
trace.  
to display a  
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TDR>Dual Trace Mode>Operation  
3. The pair under test (red/  
black) is displayed at the  
top of the screen. The  
reference pair (yellow/blue)  
is displayed at the bottom  
of the screen.  
4. Any changes in the control  
parameters affect both  
traces. It is not possible  
to control each trace  
independently.  
TDR>Differential  
Use the Differential mode to display only the differences  
between two pairs, usually a ‘good’ pair and a pair under test.  
TDR>Differential>Hook-Up  
RED  
Ring (B) 1  
BLK  
YEL  
BLU  
Tip (A) 1  
Ring (B) 2  
Tip (A) 2  
1. Connect the red and black test leads to the pair under test.  
2. Connect the blue and yellow test leads to a known good pair  
in the same cable. This is called the reference pair.  
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TDR>Differential>Operation  
1. Press the blue  
key  
to enter the TDR mode.  
Use the up and down arrow  
keys to select Differential.  
OK  
2. Press  
trace.  
to display a  
3. A trace with a straight line  
would indicate a perfect  
match between both  
pairs. This trace shows  
differences between the  
reference pair (blue/yellow)  
and the pair under test (red/  
black).  
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TDR>Crosstalk  
Use Crosstalk to display the amplitude and location of signals  
that “cross” from one pair to the other, as could be caused by a  
split.  
TDR>Crosstalk>Hook-Up  
RED  
Ring (B) 1  
BLK  
YEL  
BLU  
Tip (A) 1  
Ring (B) 2  
Tip (A) 2  
1. Connect the red and black test leads to the pair under test.  
2. Connect the blue and yellow test leads to a pair that is  
suspected of having a crosstalk problem.  
TDR>Crosstalk>Operation  
1. Press the blue  
key  
to enter the TDR mode.  
Use the up and down arrow  
keys to select Crosstalk.  
OK  
2. Press  
trace.  
to display a  
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TDR>Crosstalk>Operation  
3. The location of the  
crosstalk will be shown as  
an upward or downward  
event.  
TDR>Memory Mode  
Memory Mode is used to compare a pair under test to a stored  
trace in memory.  
TDR>Memory Mode>Hook-Up  
RED  
Ring (A)  
BLK  
Tip (B)  
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TDR>Memory Mode>Operation  
1. Press the blue  
key  
to enter the TDR mode.  
Use the up and down arrow  
keys to select Memory.  
OK  
2. Press  
.
2. The first screen in memory  
mode will show a list of  
the ID numbers for all  
stored Single Trace TDR  
traces. Use the up and down  
arrows keys to highlight the  
desired stored result.  
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TDR>Memory Mode>Operation  
View  
3. Press the  
key to  
select the highlighted  
result and display the  
stored results list for that  
ID number by type (TDR),  
date, and time.  
4. The stored trace is  
displayed on the bottom of  
the TDR Memory screen  
and the “live” trace on the  
top. Move the cursor using  
the left and right arrow  
keys.  
5. The TDR Memory screen  
defaults to the control  
settings that were active  
when the stored trace was  
saved using the “TDR  
Save” function.  
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TDR>Peak Mode  
Use Peak Mode to capture events that may be intermittent.  
TDR>Peak Mode>Hook-Up  
RED  
BLK  
Ring (A)  
Tip (B)  
TDR>Peak Mode>Operation  
1. Press the blue  
key  
to enter the TDR mode.  
Use the up and down arrow  
keys to select Peak.  
OK  
2. Press  
trace.  
to display a  
3. The ‘live’ trace is displayed  
continuously as a normal  
line. As a new maximum or  
minimum trace is detected,  
it will be displayed as a  
thin line along with the live  
trace.  
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TDR>Peak Mode>Operation  
4. If the pair being tested  
is stable (no intermittent  
faults), then the minimum,  
maximum and ‘live’ traces  
should appear as a single  
line.  
5. If any of the control values  
are changed, the peak  
histories will be erased and  
new values will begin to  
display.  
6. The trace with the thin line  
(red arrow) shows where  
the intermittent starts. The  
end of the thin line does  
not provide any useful  
information.  
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TDR>Controls  
Cable Length  
1. The Length allows you to  
set the distance from the  
left side of the screen to the  
right side.  
The lengths that you may  
use are:  
100 ft  
200 ft  
500 ft  
1,000 ft  
2,000 ft  
5,000 ft  
10,000 ft  
20, 000 ft  
30,000 ft  
2. The left side of the screen is usually at the test set and the  
right side is the furthest distance that can be displayed with  
the length selected.  
Screen Pan  
1. The start and stop numbers shown in the distance bar are the  
distances represented at the left and right side of the screen.  
2. If you move the cursor to the right side of the screen, the  
screen will “pan” to the right.  
3. If you move the cursor to the left side of the screen the  
screen will “pan” to the left until it reaches Zero.  
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TDR>Controls  
Filter  
1. The Filter is used to reduce  
external noise from the  
trace.  
Velocity of Propagation  
1. The velocity of propagation is a measure of how fast a pulse  
travels in a circuit.  
2. To get the most accurate distance measurement the VP  
should be set to the value for the cable type and gauge you  
are testing.  
3. If you do not know the VP,  
we recommend you use the  
TDR Setup menu. In this  
menu, you will select the  
type of wire you are testing  
and the tester will choose  
the VP.  
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TDR>Controls  
Pulse Width  
1. Pulse Width allows you to  
select the width of the TDR  
pulse. A longer pulse width  
is required for longer range  
settings.  
2. The tester automatically  
chooses the best pulse  
width for each length  
selected.  
3. You can change the pulse  
width independent of the  
length, but we recommend  
you let the tester select the  
pulse width.  
Gain  
1. The Gain control allows  
you to increase the height  
and depth of events.  
2. Higher gain will make  
events look taller or deeper  
on the screen which may  
be helpful in finding small  
events.  
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TDR>Controls  
TDR Save  
1. Traces can be stored in  
the single trace mode.  
None of the other TDR  
modes can be saved. Up to  
two-hundred traces can be  
stored.  
2. Press the  
key to enter  
the Save mode.  
Use the blue keys to enter  
an alphanumeric ID. Enter  
the numbers and letters like  
you would with your cell  
phone memory. This could  
be a single number such  
as “8” or a label such as  
“cable-23-pr-12”. You may  
have up to 20 characters in  
the label. Upper and lower  
case letters are supported.  
OK  
3. Press  
to save the file.  
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TDR>Controls  
4. The data entered into each field will remain present for  
every saved result until explicitly changed or cleared. In this  
way information that is infrequently changed such as the  
Tech ID does not need to be re-keyed every time. These two  
fields are appended to the TDR trace results when they are  
printed or stored in the PC Link software.  
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POTS  
Measurement Functions  
Tests available with the POTS key  
include Loss, Noise,  
Longitudinal Balance, Load Coil Counter, Caller ID, Ringers,  
Level Trace, Kick Test and Voice Band Spectrum Analyzer.  
POTS>Loss  
Use Loss to measure the loss from the far-end of a circuit to the  
near-end using a precision tone between 200 Hz and 20kHz.  
Note: You must use a device at the far end to generate the tone.  
This could be the milliwatt number in the central office or a  
965AMS set to the tone mode.  
POTS>Loss>Hook-Up  
RED  
GRN  
BLK  
Ring (B)  
Ground (Earth)  
Tip (A)  
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POTS>Loss>Operation  
1. Press the blue  
key to  
enter POTS menu. Use the  
up and down arrow keys to  
select Loss.  
OK  
2. Press  
to start the test.  
3. Dial a milliwatt number.  
There are 2 ways to enter  
the milliwatt numbers:  
1. Use the blue keys to  
enter the number just  
like you were dialing a  
standard telephone.  
Dial  
Press  
when you  
have entered all of the  
digits.  
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POTS>Loss>Operation  
2. Or, use the memory  
mode. The 965AMS  
can store up to 10  
numbers in the quiet  
line memory list.  
Setup  
Press  
to select  
or edit numbers from  
memory.  
a. Use the up and down  
arrow keys to find  
the quiet line number  
for the central office  
you want to measure.  
Edit Number  
b. Use  
to  
add new numbers  
or to edit existing  
numbers using the  
blue keys.  
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POTS>Loss>Operation  
Select  
c. Press  
to  
move to the DTMF  
or Pulse dialing  
section. Use the up  
and down arrow  
keys to select a  
dialing method.  
DTMF pulsing is  
the default value.  
Select  
d. Press  
to  
move to the loop  
start-ground start  
section. Use the up  
and down arrow  
keys to select  
a method. The  
default is loop start.  
OK  
Press  
to return  
to the main Dial Loss  
screen.  
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POTS>Loss>Operation  
Dial  
e. Press  
to begin  
the test.  
4. Point to Point  
Measurements  
a. Use a 965AMS tester  
or a 965DSP tester set  
to the tone mode.  
b. Verify that both ends  
of the circuit are on the  
same frequency.  
c. Press Send Tone at the  
sending end.  
Measure  
d. Press  
at the  
receiving end.  
5. Results screen:  
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POTS Loss Measurement Normal Range  
Parameter  
Balance  
Loss  
OK  
> 60  
< 6  
Marginal  
50–60  
6–8.5  
Not OK  
< 50 dB  
> 8.5 dBm  
> 30 dBmC  
Noise  
< 20  
20–30  
POTS>Noise  
Use Noise to measure the Noise, Power Influence, and the  
calculated Balance of a pair.  
POTS>Noise>Hook-Up  
RED  
GRN  
BLK  
Ring (B)  
Ground (Earth)  
Tip (A)  
POTS>Noise>Operation  
1. Press the blue  
key to  
enter POTS menu. Use the  
up and down arrow keys to  
select Noise.  
OK  
2. Press  
to start the test.  
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POTS>Noise>Operation  
3. Enter the quiet line number  
for the central office you  
are calling.  
There are 2 ways to enter  
the quiet line numbers:  
1. Use the blue keys to  
enter the number just  
like you were dialing a  
standard telephone.  
If you have a  
combination milliwatt  
and quiet line, enter  
the number 3 as the  
telephone number. This  
will provide the proper  
termination for the  
noise measurement.  
Dial  
Press  
when you  
have entered all of the  
digits.  
2. Or, use the memory  
mode. Up to 10  
numbers can be  
stored in the quiet line  
memory list.  
Setup  
Press  
to select  
or edit numbers from  
memory.  
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POTS>Noise>Operation  
a. Use the up and down  
arrow keys to find  
the quiet line number  
for the central office  
you want to measure.  
Edit Number  
b. Use  
to  
add new numbers  
or to edit existing  
numbers using the  
blue keys.  
Select  
c. Press  
to  
move to the DTMF  
or Pulse dialing  
section. Use the up  
and down arrow  
keys to select a  
dialing method.  
DTMF pulsing is  
the default value.  
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POTS>Noise>Operation  
Select  
d. Press  
to  
move to the loop  
start-ground start  
section. Use the up  
and down arrow  
keys to select  
a method. The  
default is loop start.  
OK  
Press  
to return  
to the main Dial  
Noise screen.  
Dial  
e. Press  
to begin  
the test.  
4. Results screen:  
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POTS Noise Normal Range  
Parameter  
Balance  
Loss  
OK  
> 60  
< 6  
Marginal  
50–60  
6–8.5  
Not OK  
< 50 dBm  
> 8.5 dBm  
> 30 dBmC  
Noise  
< 20  
20–30  
POTS>Longitudinal Balance  
Use Longitudinal Balance to measure the active Longitudinal  
Balance on the pair. This test measures the ability of the Tip and  
Ring to reject noise and crosstalk.  
POTS>Longitudinal Balance>Hook-Up  
RED  
GRN  
BLK  
Ring (B)  
Ground (Earth)  
Tip (A)  
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POTS>Longitudinal Balance>Operation  
1. Press the blue  
key  
to enter the POTS menu.  
Use the up and down arrow  
keys to select Longitudinal  
Balance.  
OK  
2. Press  
to start the  
measurement.  
3. Dial a quiet line number.  
There are 2 ways to enter  
the quiet line numbers:  
1. Use the blue keys to  
enter the number just  
like you were dialing a  
standard telephone.  
Dial  
Press  
when you  
have entered all of the  
digits.  
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POTS>Longitudinal Balance>Operation  
2. Or, use the memory  
mode. The 965AMS  
can store up to 10  
numbers in the  
milliwatt number  
memory list.  
Setup  
Press  
to select  
or edit numbers from  
memory.  
a. Use the up and down  
arrow keys to find  
the quiet line number  
for the central office  
you want to measure.  
Edit Number  
b. Use  
to  
add new numbers  
or to edit existing  
numbers using the  
blue keys.  
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POTS>Longitudinal Balance>Operation  
Select  
c. Press  
to  
move to the DTMF  
or Pulse dialing  
section. Use the up  
and down arrow  
keys to select a  
dialing method.  
DTMF pulsing is  
the default value.  
Select  
d. Press  
to  
move to the loop  
start-ground start  
section. Use the up  
and down arrow  
keys to select  
a method. The  
default is loop start.  
OK  
Press  
to return  
to the main Dial LB  
screen.  
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POTS>Longitudinal Balance>Operation  
Dial  
e. Press  
to begin  
the test.  
3. The results are displayed on  
the screen.  
POTS Longitudinal Balance Normal Range  
Parameter  
Balance  
Loss  
OK  
> 60  
< 6  
Marginal  
50–60  
6–8.5  
Not OK  
< 50 dB  
> 8.5 dBm  
> 30 dBmC  
Noise  
< 20  
20–30  
POTS>Load Coils  
The Load Coils function counts up to five load coils on the  
pair and determines the distance to the first one. The distance  
measurement requires that you specify the wire gauge of the  
pair.  
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POTS>Load Coils>Hook-Up  
RED  
GRN  
BLK  
Ring (B)  
Ground (Earth)  
Tip (A)  
POTS>Load Coils>Operation  
1. Press the blue  
key to  
enter POTS menu. Use the  
up and down arrow keys  
select Load Coils.  
OK  
2. Press  
to see the Load  
Coil screen.  
Setup  
3. Press  
to see the  
Load Coil Setup Screen.  
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POTS>Load Coils>Operation  
4. Use the up and down arrow  
keys to select the correct  
wire gauge.  
OK  
Press  
to return to  
Load Coil screen.  
Test  
5. Press  
to start the test.  
6. The results show 3 load  
coils and the first load coil  
is at a distance of 6,032  
feet.  
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POTS>Load Coils>Operation  
7. It is not necessary to have any particular length of cable  
before the first load coil, but you must have at least 3,000  
feet of cable after each load coil for the Load Coil function  
to count properly.  
POTS>Caller ID  
Caller ID detects the Caller ID signal sent on the pair and  
displays date, time, the calling number, the calling party name,  
the signal level, and the message status.  
POTS>Caller ID>Hook-Up  
RED  
Ring (A)  
Tip (B)  
BLK  
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POTS>Caller ID>Operation  
1. Press the blue  
key  
to enter the POTS menu.  
Use the up and down arrow  
keys to select Caller ID.  
OK  
2. Press  
to start the test.  
3. The results of the test will  
be displayed on this screen.  
Certain result boxes may be blank if the information is not  
available.  
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POTS>Ringers  
The Ringers function measures the capacitance associated  
with one or more ringer circuits on the line. One old style  
mechanical ringer has a capacitance of 0.47 µF. Newer phones  
have electronic ringers that have much lower capacitance than  
0.47 µF  
POTS>Ringers>Hook-Up  
RED  
GRN  
BLK  
Ring (B)  
Ground (Earth)  
Tip (A)  
POTS>Ringers>Operation  
1. Press the blue  
key  
to enter the POTS menu.  
Use the up and down arrow  
keys to select Ringers.  
OK  
2. Press  
to start the  
measurement.  
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POTS>Ringers>Operation  
3. During the measurement an  
hour glass will be visible at  
the bottom of the display.  
When the measurement  
is complete, the Ring-  
Ground, Tip-Ring and  
Tip-Ground ringers will be  
displayed.  
To display the equivalent  
capacitance count, press  
Display Capacitance  
.
Display Ringers  
4. Press  
to  
return to the previous view.  
POTS>Level Trace  
Use Level Trace to measure and display the AC impedance of  
an inactive pair as a function of frequency. This test can be used  
to analyze a pair for loading and bridge tap problems. This is  
NOT a continuous test.  
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POTS>Level Trace>Hook-Up:  
RED  
GRN  
BLK  
Ring (B)  
Ground (Earth)  
Tip (A)  
POTS>Level Trace>Operation  
1. Press the blue  
key to  
enter POTS menu. Use the  
up and down arrow keys to  
select Level Trace.  
OK  
Press  
to start the test.  
2. The result is displayed  
on a graph with relative  
impedance level displayed  
on the y-axis (in dB) and  
the frequency on the x-axis.  
This trace shows a 12,000  
foot line with no load coils.  
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POTS>Level Trace>Operation  
3. A dip in the graph indicates  
the presence of a load coil.  
This graph shows one load  
coil.  
Note: Level trace cannot  
calculate the distance to the  
load coil.  
4. Use the left and right soft  
keys to move the cursor  
across the graph. As the  
cursor is moved, a readout  
of the signal level and  
frequency will be displayed  
beneath the graph. This  
graph shows a circuit with  
two load coils.  
5. This trace shows one load  
coil at 18,000 feet.  
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POTS>Kick Test  
Use the Kick Test function to continuously measure the voltage,  
resistance and opens length on a pair.  
POTS>Kick Test>Hook-Up  
RED  
GRN  
BLK  
Ring (B)  
Ground (Earth)  
Tip (A)  
POTS>Kick Test>Operation  
1. Press the blue  
key to  
enter POTS menu. Use the  
up and down arrow keys to  
select Kick Test.  
OK  
Press  
to start the test.  
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POTS>Kick Test>Operation  
Setup  
2. Press  
to enter the  
type of cable.  
3. Use the up and down arrow  
keys to select the cable  
type.  
OK  
Press  
to start the test.  
4. This screen displays the  
T-R measurements.  
Tip Gnd  
Press  
to see the  
T-G measurements.  
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POTS>Kick Test>Operation  
5. This screen displays the  
T-G measurements.  
Ring Gnd  
Press  
to see the  
R-G measurements.  
6. This screen displays the  
R-G measurements.  
POTS>Voice Band Spectrum Analyzer  
Use Voice Band Spectrum Analyzer to view a graph of useful  
signals and interference/noise in the low frequency range from  
0 Hz to 2560 Hz.  
POTS>Voice Band Spectrum Analyzer>Hook-Up  
RED  
GRN  
BLK  
Ring (B)  
Ground (Earth)  
Tip (A)  
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POTS>Voice Band Spectrum Analyzer>Operation  
1. Press the blue key  
to enter the POTS menu.  
Use the up and down arrow  
keys to select Voiceband  
SA.  
OK  
2. Press  
to start the  
measurement.  
3. Move the cursor left or  
right to view individual  
frequencies.  
Pressing F2 will toggle  
between a flat filter and a  
C-message weighted filter.  
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Auto Test  
Use Auto Test  
to automatically perform the following  
tests: Active POTS, Vacant POTS, Vacant WideBand and Smart  
Auto Test.  
Auto Test>Active POTS  
Use Active POTS to perform an automatic sequence of tests on  
Active POTS lines. The tests include: DC Voltage, AC Voltage,  
Loop Current, Ground Resistance, Single Tone Loss, Voiceband  
Noise (metallic), Voiceband Power Influence and Longitudinal  
Balance.  
Auto Test>Active POTS>Hook-Up  
RED  
GRN  
BLK  
Ring (B)  
Ground (Earth)  
Tip (A)  
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Auto Test>Active POTS>Operation  
1. Press the blue  
key  
to enter the Auto Test  
function. Use the up and  
down arrow to select Active  
POTS.  
Loss Setup  
2. Press  
to set  
up the telephone numbers  
for the milliwatt line in the  
central office. You can store  
up to 10 different numbers  
for the central offices you  
work in.  
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Auto Test>Active POTS>Operation  
3. If you have entered  
telephone numbers in the  
Dial Loss function or the  
Talk Set function, they will  
be shown in the telephone  
number section.  
If you have not entered  
any telephone numbers in  
the Dial Loss function or  
the Talk Set function you  
Edit Number  
can use  
to  
enter the telephone number  
information with the blue  
keys.  
Select  
4. Press  
to move to  
the DTMF or Pulse dialing  
section. Use the up and  
down arrow keys to select  
a dialing method. DTMF is  
the default value.  
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Auto Test>Active POTS>Operation  
Select  
5. Press  
to move to  
the loop start-ground start  
section. Use the up and  
down arrow keys to select a  
method. The default is loop  
start.  
OK  
Press  
to return to the  
main Auto Test screen.  
Noise Setup  
6. Press  
to setup  
the telephone numbers for  
the quiet line termination  
line in the central office.  
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Auto Test>Active POTS>Operation  
7. Central Office with a  
combination milliwatt and  
quiet line termination:  
Edit Number  
Press  
and enter  
a digit that is a valid first  
digit for the central office.  
This will break dialtone and  
the measurement will be  
taken as if it were a quiet  
line termination.  
8. Central Office without a  
combination milliwatt and  
quiet line termination:  
If you have entered  
telephone numbers in the  
Dial Loss function or the  
Talk Set function, they will  
be shown in the telephone  
number section.  
If you have not entered  
any telephone numbers in  
the Dial Loss function or  
the Talk Set function you  
Edit Number  
can use  
to  
enter the telephone number  
information with the blue  
keys.  
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Auto Test>Active POTS>Operation  
Select  
9. Press  
to move to  
the DTMF or Pulse dialing  
section. Use the up and  
down arrow keys to select  
a dialing method. DTMF is  
the default value.  
Select  
10. Press  
to move to  
the loop start-ground start  
section. Use the up and  
down arrow keys to select a  
method. The default is loop  
start.  
OK  
Press  
to return to the  
main Auto Test screen.  
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Auto Test>Active POTS>Operation  
Test Pair 1  
11. Press  
to start the  
Active POTS tests.  
Note: The volume of the test  
can be adjusted using the up  
and down arrows.  
12. Certain auto test results are  
compared against pass/fail  
limits to provide a quick-  
look at the pair condition.  
The pass/fail status is  
indicated in the results box  
by an “OK” for pass, a  
“Yield” sign for marginal  
and a “Stop” sign for fail.  
Val.  
13. Press  
to see the actual  
test results.  
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Auto Test>Active POTS>Operation  
Pass/Fail  
14. Press  
to see only  
the OK, Yield, or Stop  
symbols.  
Auto Test>Vacant POTS  
Use Vacant POTS to perform an automatic sequence of tests  
on Vacant POTS lines. When you use the 3MDynatelFar  
End Device II 1342 or 1343, the tests include: DC Voltage, AC  
Voltage, DC Resistance, Opens, % Capacitance Balance, Load  
Coil, Voice Band Loss, Voice Band Noise, Power Influence,  
Longitudinal Balance, Slope, Resistance Balance (loop) and  
Resistance Balance (% diff).  
Auto Test>Vacant POTS>Hook-Up  
RED  
GRN  
BLK  
Ring (B)  
Ground (Earth)  
Tip (A)  
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Auto Test>Vacant POTS>Operation  
1. Press the blue  
key  
to enter the Auto Test  
function. Use the up and  
down arrow keys to select  
Vacant Pots.  
Setup  
Press  
to choose the  
measurement parameters.  
Select  
2. Press  
to select the  
gauge of your cable. Use  
the up and down arrow  
keys to select the gauge.  
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Auto Test>Vacant POTS>Operation  
Select  
3. Press  
to move to  
the type of cable. Use the  
up and down arrow keys to  
select your type of cable.  
OK  
4. Press  
to return to the  
main Auto Test screen.  
5. Using the 3MDynatel™  
Far End Device II can  
provide more information  
about your circuit. Press  
Use FED  
to use the far end  
device.  
Test Pair 1  
6. Press  
to start  
the test.  
7. The screen will display  
the results of the  
measurements.  
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Auto Test>Vacant POTS>Operation  
8. Certain auto test results are  
compared against pass/fail  
limits to provide a quick-  
look at the pair condition.  
The pass/fail status is  
indicated in the results box  
by an “OK” for pass, a  
“Yield” sign for marginal  
and a “Stop” sign for fail.  
Value  
9. Press  
to see the  
actual test results.  
Pass/Fail  
10. Press  
to see only  
the OK, Yield, or Stop  
symbols.  
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Auto Test>Vacant Wideband  
Use Vacant Wideband to perform an automatic sequence  
of tests on Vacant Wideband circuits. The tests include: DC  
Voltage, AC Voltage, DC Resistance, Opens, % Capacitance  
Balance, Load Coil, Wideband Loss, Wideband Noise,  
Longitudinal Balance, Slope, Resistance Balance (loop) and  
Resistance Balance (% diff).  
Note: You must use a 3MDynatelFar End Device II 1342  
or 1343 to use the Vacant Wideband function.  
Insertion Loss Frequencies and Sweep Frequencies by Service Type  
Insertion  
Loss  
Single  
Frequency*  
Sweep Frequencies  
Sweeps  
Pots  
1004 Hz  
404, 804, 1004, 1204, 1404, 1604, 1804, 2004,  
2804, 3004 (Hz)  
56k  
64k  
ISDN  
HDSL  
T1  
28 kHz  
20, 28, 32, 40, 48, 82 (kHz)  
32 kHz  
20, 28, 32, 40, 48, 82 (kHz)  
40 kHz  
20, 28, 32, 40, 48, 60, 70, 82 (kHz)  
20, 30, 50, 70, 90, 110, 130, 196, 400 (kHz)  
200, 400, 500, 700, 772, 1024 (kHz)  
200, 400, 500, 700, 772, 1024 (kHz)  
196 kHz  
772 kHz  
1024 kHz  
138 kHz  
E1  
ADSL  
20, 30, 50, 69, 90, 110, 138, 276, 400, 600, 800,  
1000, 1100 (kHz)  
H2/4ACC  
H4RACC**  
H4NACC***  
ADSL2  
196 kHz  
N/A  
50, 80, 130, 196, 250, 300, 350 (kHz)  
20, 30, 50, 70, 90, 110, 130, 196, 400 (kHz)  
20, 30, 50, 70, 90, 110, 130, 196, 400 (kHz)  
N/A  
138 kHz  
20, 30, 50, 69, 110, 138, 276, 400, 600, 800, 1100,  
1500, 1800, 2200 (kHz)  
* Pass/Fail provided for Single Frqeuency when measuring just Single Frequency or in Sweep Mode.  
** Pass/Fail provided for 50 kHz, 90 kHz and 130 kHz  
*** Pass/Fail provided for 50 kHz, 90 kHz, 130 kHz and 196 kHz  
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Auto Test>Vacant Wideband>Hook-Up  
RED  
GRN  
BLK  
Ring (B) 1  
Ground (Earth)  
Tip (A) 1  
Auto Test>Vacant Wideband>Setup  
1. Press the blue key  
to enter the Auto Test  
function. Use the up and  
down arrow keys to select  
Vacant Wideband.  
Setup  
Press  
to choose the  
measurement parameters.  
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Auto Test>Vacant Wideband>Setup  
Select  
2. Press  
to select the  
gauge of your cable. Use  
the up and down arrow  
keys to select the gauge.  
Select  
3. Press  
to move to  
the type of cable. Use the  
up and down arrow keys to  
select your type of cable.  
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Auto Test>Vacant Wideband>Setup  
Select  
4. Press  
to move to the  
service type. Use the up and  
down arrow keys to choose  
the type of service.  
Select  
5. Press  
to move to the  
termination type. Use the  
up and down arrow keys to  
choose the termination.  
OK  
Press  
to return to the  
main Auto Test screen.  
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Auto Test>Vacant Wideband>Setup  
Test Pair 1  
6. Press  
test.  
to start the  
7. Certain auto test results are  
compared against pass/fail  
limits to provide a quick-  
look at the pair condition.  
The pass/fail status is  
indicated in the results box  
by an “OK” for pass, a  
“Yield” sign for marginal  
and a “Stop” sign for fail.  
Val.  
8. Press  
to see the actual  
test results.  
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Auto Test>Vacant Wideband>Setup  
Pass/Fail  
9. Press  
to see only  
the OK, Yield, or Stop  
symbols.  
WB Slope  
10. Press  
to see the  
graph of the slope.  
OK  
11. Press  
to return to the  
main Test Results screen.  
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Auto Test>Expert Pair Test  
Use the Expert Pair Test to detect, identify and locate the most  
common pair faults without having to change test leads. In most  
situations, the 3MDynatelFar End Device II 1342 or 1343  
(FED) is required to provide the most complete information.  
Auto Test>Expert Pair Test>Features  
Identification Location Identification  
Location  
w/o FED  
with FED  
with FED  
w/o FED  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
Working Pair  
Yes  
NA  
NA  
Length  
No  
Good Pair  
Yes  
Length  
No  
T/R Reversal  
Yes  
Light T/R Short  
Solid T/R Short  
Solid T-Ground  
Solid R-Gound  
High T-Ground  
High R-Ground  
T-Battery Cross  
R-Battery Cross  
T-Complete Open  
R-Complete Open  
T&R-Complete Open  
T-Partial Open  
R-Partial Open  
T&R Partial Open  
Yes  
NA  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
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Auto Test>Expert Pair Test>Hook-Up  
RED  
GRN  
BLK  
Ring (B) 1  
Ground (Earth)  
Tip (A) 1  
Auto Test>Expert Pair Test>Operation  
1. Press the blue key  
to enter the Auto Test  
function. Use the up and  
down arrow keys to select  
Expert Pair Test.  
Setup  
Press  
to choose the  
measurement parameters.  
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Auto Test>Expert Pair Test>Operation  
2. Use the up and down keys  
to select the wire gauge.  
Select  
Press  
.
3. Use the up and down keys  
to select the type of cable.  
OK  
Press  
.
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Auto Test>Expert Pair Test>Operation  
Test Pair 1  
4. Press  
.
5. Review the screen for the  
correct setup information.  
Test  
Press  
to start the test.  
6. Test results.  
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Auto Test>Expert Pair Test>Operation  
7. Use to exit this  
screen. Wait for the 3M™  
DynatelFar End Device II  
to reset before you choose  
another screen.  
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Talk Set  
The Talk Set  
function allows you to use the 965AMS  
#
tester as a talk set on an active line to send DTMF or pulse  
dialing.  
Talk Set>Hook-Up  
RED  
GRN  
BLK  
Ring (B)  
Ground (Earth)  
Tip (A)  
Talk Set>Setup  
1. Press the blue  
start this function.  
key to  
#
Setup  
2. Press  
.
#
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Talk Set>Setup  
3. Use the up and down arrow  
keys to choose one of the  
10 memory locations.  
These locations are not  
numbered.  
Edit Number  
4. Press  
.
5. Use the blue keys to enter  
the phone numbers. Use the  
left and right arrow keys  
to position the number as  
needed.  
#
6. Use the up and down  
arrows to insert or delete  
numbers.  
Clear All  
7. Press  
to remove  
all numbers from this entry.  
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Talk Set>Setup  
OK  
8. Press  
to save this  
phone number.  
Select  
9. Press  
to choose the  
type of pulsing.  
Use the up and down arrow  
keys to choose DTMF or  
Dial Pulse. DTMF is the  
most common.  
Select  
10. Press  
again to  
choose the type of dial tone  
start mode.  
#
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Talk Set>Setup  
11. Use the up and down arrow  
keys to choose between  
Loop Start and Ground  
Start. Loop Start is the most  
common.  
Note: Ground start  
requires the green test  
lead to be connected to a  
grounded shield.  
OK  
Press  
to complete the  
setup.  
Talk Set>Operation  
1. This screen shows the last  
number dialed, the DC  
voltage on the line and the  
signal format for dialing.  
You can use the previously  
dialed number, enter a new  
number using the blue keys,  
Setup  
#
or press  
to use the  
stored number list.  
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Talk Set>Operation  
Off Hook  
2. Press  
to draw  
dial tone.  
Dial  
3. Press  
number.  
to dial the  
#
4. The speaker and  
microphone are located on  
the front of the unit.  
Speaker  
Microphone  
5. The up and down arrow  
keys adjust the receiver  
volume.  
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Talk Set>Operation  
Mute  
6. Press  
to mute the  
microphone.  
Talk  
Press  
to un-mute.  
On Hook  
7. Press  
call.  
to end the  
#
Talk Set>Applications  
1. This function can be used as a butt set to dial out or to  
receive incoming ringing tone.  
2. You can also use this function as a talk circuit on an inactive  
pair. Multiple 965AMS units can be bridged together on  
the pair. Each tester supplies its own talk battery. You  
cannot use the talk function and any other function at the  
same time.  
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Care & Maintenance  
Care & Maintenance  
System Modes  
1. The 965AMS tester is a microcomputer-controlled device  
that is very similar to a laptop computer. The tester will be  
in one of 3 modes: Active, Standby, or Power Down.  
2. Active Mode: Press the red  
key to wake-up the  
tester. It is ready to use. The amount of time the tester will  
stay in the active mode without pushing a key is controlled  
by the Power-Down Timeout setting. Your choices are 5, 10  
and 15 minutes.  
3. Standby Mode: When you finish using the tester, press the  
red  
key to go into the Standby Mode.  
4. Power Down Mode: This mode uses a very small amount  
of power. This mode is recommended for extended down  
time such as overnight or weekends and vacations. To power  
down the tester, press and hold the red  
seconds to go into Power Down Mode.  
key for 10  
Note: The tester is still using battery in Standby Mode. To  
preserve battery life it is recommended that you power down  
the tester overnight.  
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AC Charger  
Use the AC charger to charge the NiMH battery pack. Plug the  
AC cord into the AC charger and into a power outlet. Plug the  
DC cord into 965AMS tester. Make sure that the key on the plug  
fits properly into the slot in the connector. The AC charger is  
meant for charging the NiMH battery pack only.  
Charging efficiency is best with a temperature between 50°F  
(10°C) and 86° F (30°C).  
Note: Do not charge the batteries at temperatures below 32°F  
(0°C) or above 86° F (30°C).  
DC Charger  
Use the Cigarette Lighter Adapter to charge the NiMH battery  
pack from a vehicle’s battery. This adapter is meant for charging  
the NiHM battery pack only and should not be used to power the  
965AMS tester during normal operations.  
Charging efficiency is best with a temperature between 50°F  
(10°C) and 86° F (30°C).  
Note: Do not charge the batteries at temperatures below 32°F  
(0°C) or above 86° F (30°C).  
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Care & Maintenance  
Level of Charge  
The battery icon in the upper right of all screens indicates the  
battery charge. Four black bars in the icon indicate full charge.  
Zero black bars indicate the battery pack is very low and should  
be charged immediately. A warning screen appears when there  
are only five minutes charge left.  
System Reset  
Situations were the batteries run down and the unit will not  
power up may require you to reset the unit using this procedure:  
1. Charge the internal battery pack or use the “AA” battery  
pack with new batteries.  
2. Press and hold the  
3. Release the  
key for 10 seconds.  
key, and press again for 1 second.  
4. Files will appear loading on the screen after about 20  
seconds.  
5. When the main screen appears, the unit is ready to use.  
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Battery Pack  
The 965AMS tester uses a Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)  
battery pack. Typical life of battery pack is two years. To change  
the battery pack:  
1. Power down the unit.  
2. Place the unit upside down on a soft surface. Loosen the 5  
screws.  
3. Remove the battery cover.  
4. Unplug the battery connector.  
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Battery Pack  
Care & Maintenance  
5. Plug in the new battery connector.  
6. Place the battery in the compartment.  
7. Replace the cover.  
8. Tighten the screws.  
Caution: Battery may explode, leak or catch fire if exposed to  
high temperatures or fire. Recycle or dispose of properly. To  
prevent injuries or burns, do not allow metal objects to contact  
or short circuit the battery terminals.  
Note: NiMH batteries should be recycled if disposal services  
are available.  
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3M™ Dynatel™ Advanced Modular System 965AMS  
Battery Holder  
The plastic battery holder that comes with the unit uses six  
“AA” alkaline batteries (alkaline batteries are not included).  
Use alkaline batteries only when the NiMH battery pack is  
discharged and the AC adapter is not available. Typical lifetime  
of the alkaline battery pack is twenty hours of normal use (less if  
you use the backlight frequently, use the optional /SA or /ADSL  
features heavily, or work in very cold weather). The alkaline  
battery pack is installed the same way as the NiMH battery pack.  
Note: The battery holder has protection against accidental  
charging of alkaline batteries.  
Test Leads  
The 965AMS tester comes with a Red/Black test lead pair, a  
Blue/Yellow test lead pair, and a separate Green test lead. The  
Red/Black and Green test leads are used for most measurements.  
The Blue/Yellow lead pair is used with some TDR modes (not  
in the 965AMS-B tester), and the Yellow lead is used with RFL.  
The shorting “strap” that comes with the unit is used with RFL.  
Keep the test leads clean and dry at all times to insure best  
accuracy of the measurements. Use soap and water to clean them  
if necessary.  
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Self-Test Board  
Self-Test Board  
A self-test board is included with the 965AMS tester to verify  
the performance of Opens and RFL. This is particularly  
important if operating conditions (shock, temperature, etc.) have  
changed and you want to check the function accuracy.  
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Self-Test Board>Check Opens  
1. Connect the test leads as shown. Press the  
key on the  
965DSP/SA tester. You should see the following readings  
for different types of cable (US and Canada).  
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965AMS  
Measurement  
Capacitance  
9.35 nF  
Aircore  
Jelly-Filled  
350 ft (107 m)  
400 ft (122 m)  
595 ft (181 m)  
680 ft (207 m)  
Min  
Max  
Min  
Max  
395 ft (120 m)  
450 ft (137 m)  
595 ft (181 m)  
680 ft (207 m)  
Black to Red or  
Black to Green  
0.011 uF  
9.35 nF  
Red to Black  
0.011 uF  
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Self-Test Board>Check RFL Performance  
1. Connect the test leads as shown. Press the  
965AMS tester.  
key on the  
3
965AMS  
Setup  
OK  
2. Press the  
3. Press the  
key, enter 70°F (21°C) for temperature.  
key to accept.  
4. Select Separate Pair hookup, then continue. You should see  
the following readings for different wire gauges (US and  
Canada).  
DTS  
DTF  
DSTF  
AWG  
Min  
Max  
Min  
Max  
Min  
Max  
11910  
(3630)  
12290  
(3747)  
1170  
(357)  
1230  
(375)  
10730  
(3271)  
11070  
(3375)  
19  
5986  
(1825)  
6171  
(1881)  
592  
(180)  
613  
(187)  
5393  
(1644)  
5559  
(1695)  
22  
24  
25  
26  
3755  
(1145)  
3871  
(1180)  
371  
(109)  
385  
(117)  
3383  
(1031)  
3488  
(1063)  
2970  
(905)  
3063  
(934)  
293  
(89)  
305  
(93)  
2676  
(816)  
2759  
(841)  
2347  
(716)  
2420  
(738)  
232  
(71)  
240  
(73)  
2114  
(645)  
2180  
(665)  
1479  
(451)  
1526  
(465)  
146  
(44)  
152  
(46)  
1332  
(406)  
1375  
(419)  
28  
Ohms  
99.3  
102.5  
9.8  
10.2  
89.5  
92.3  
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Specifications  
Specifications  
Electrical Specifications  
Functions  
Range  
Resolution  
Accuracy  
Voltage (DC)  
0 to 99.9 V  
100 to 300 V  
0.1 V  
1 V  
1% 0.5 V  
3%  
Voltage (AC)  
Meter resistance  
100 k or 1 m  
0 to 99.9 V  
100 to 250 V  
0.1 V  
1 V  
1% 0.5 V  
3%  
Current  
0 to 59.9 mA  
60 to 110 mA  
430 Ω  
0.1 mA  
0.1 mA  
1% 0.3 mA  
2%  
Shunt resistance  
Resistance  
With CO voltage  
0 to 9999 Ω  
0 to 9999 Ω  
1 Ω  
1 Ω  
1% 5 Ω  
1% 50 Ω  
1%  
3%  
3%  
10 k to 99.9 kΩ  
100 k to 999 kΩ  
1 M to 9.9 MΩ  
10 M to 99 MΩ  
100 M to 990 MΩ  
0.1 kΩ  
1 kΩ  
10 kΩ  
0.1 MΩ  
1 MΩ  
5%  
10%  
Opens (no noise)  
0 to 3,000 ft  
(0 to 1,000 m)  
3,000 to 10,000 ft  
(1 km to 3 km)  
10,000 to 50,000 ft  
(3 km to 15 km)  
1 ft (1 m)  
1 ft (1 m)  
10 ft (10 m)  
1% 3 ft (1 m)  
3%  
5%  
50,000 to 100,000 ft (15 100 ft (100 m)  
km to 30 km)  
10%  
RFL  
Fault range  
Resistance to  
Fault (no noise)  
0 to 20 MΩ  
0 to 99.99 Ω  
100 to 999.9 Ω  
1 k to 3 kΩ  
RTS 0.01 Ω  
RTS 0.1 Ω  
RTS 1.0 Ω  
0.1% of RTS 0.01 Ω1  
0.2% of RTS 0.01 Ω1  
1.0% of RTS 0.01 Ω1  
Wet section test  
Loop resistance Resistive 0 to 7 kΩ  
5%  
balance  
0 to 3.5 kΩ  
Loop resistance  
0 to 99.9 Ω  
100 to 999.9 Ω  
1000 to 7000 Ω  
0.01 Ω  
0.1 Ω  
1 Ω  
0.1% 0.01 Ω  
0.2% 0.01 Ω  
1.0% 0.01 Ω  
Resistance difference  
0 to 99.99 Ω  
0.01 Ω  
1% of loop resistance  
0.01 Ω  
Note: 1All resistance to fault measurement accuracies have an added factor of (2x10-8) Rf ohms (Rf  
=fault resistance in ohms)  
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Electrical Specifications  
Functions  
Range  
Resolution  
Accuracy  
Tone output  
ID tone  
200 to 1000 Hz,  
fixed level  
200 to 9999 Hz,  
-20 to +1 dBm  
10 k to 19.99 kHz,  
-20 to +1 dBm  
8 volt peak to peak  
1 Hz, 0.1 dB  
+1 Hz  
Precision tone-  
600 Ω Zout  
1% Hz, 0.2 dB  
2% Hz, 1 dB  
1 Hz, 0.1 dB  
Ringers  
0.0 to 4.0 ringer  
0 to 2000 nF  
0.1 ringer  
10 nF  
Load coil count  
0 to 5  
1
1 load coil  
1% 1 Ω  
Ground resistance  
5 to 500 Ω  
1 Ω  
Ohms/distance calculator 0-9999 Ω  
0-99999 ft (0-30 km)  
0.01  
1 ft (0.1 m)  
TDR  
*
Ranges  
100 ft, 200 ft, 500 ft,  
1,000 ft, 2,000 ft, 5,000  
ft, 10,000 ft, 20,000 ft,  
30,000 ft (30 m, 60 m,  
150 m, 300 m, 600  
m, 1.5 km, 3km, 6 km,  
10 km)  
1 ft (1 m)  
0.3% range  
5 nS, 34 nS, 135 nS,  
1660 nS, 600 nS  
Fixed values  
Velocity input  
Modes  
0.50 to 0.99  
(150 to 299 m/μs)  
Single trace, dual trace,  
differential, memory,  
crosstalk, peak, memory  
diff.  
Loss (and frequency)  
With 600 Ω Zin  
-40 to +10 dBm, 200 to 0.1 dB, 1 Hz,  
3000 Hz,  
-40 to +10 dBm, 3000 0.1 dB, 10 Hz  
to 9995 Hz,  
-40 to +10 dBm, 10 k to 1 dB, 10 Hz  
19.9 kHz  
0.5 dB, 2 Hz  
0.5 dB, 10 Hz  
1 dB, 20 Hz  
Noise metallic 600 ΩZin 0 to 50 dBrnc (-90 to  
1 dB  
2 dB  
2 dB  
C and psophometric  
–40 dBm0p)  
Noise to ground  
600 ΩZin  
40 to 100 dBrnc  
(-50 to 10 dBm0p)  
1 dB  
Longitudinal balance  
Dial mode  
0 to 85 dB  
1 dB  
2 dB  
DTMF, pulse  
Standard  
Standard  
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Specifications  
Electrical Specifications  
Functions  
Range  
Resolution  
Accuracy  
Caller ID (U.S. and  
Canada only)  
Carrier level  
Date, time,  
number, name  
-4 to –32 dBm  
1 dBm  
2 dBm  
Short range wideband specifications (without SA option)  
Wideband loss  
100, 135 Ω Zin  
Wideband tone  
-50 to +2 dBm,  
20 kHz to 1.2 MHz  
0 dBm, 20 k to 2.2 MHz 1 kHz  
0.1 dB, 100 Hz  
2 dB, 1% Hz  
+1 dB  
output–100,135 Ω Zout  
SA wideband specifications (with SA option)  
Wideband loss  
100, 135 Ω Zin  
-85 to +5 dBm,  
20 kHz to 2.2 MHz  
0.1 dB, 100 Hz  
1 dB, 1% Hz  
Wideband noise metallic  
100, 135 Ω Zin  
E, F, G & G2 filters  
E filter 10-90 dBm  
F filter 20-90 dBm  
G filter 30-90 dBm  
1 dB  
1 dB  
1 dB  
2 dB  
2 dB  
2 dB  
Wideband spectral analysis  
100, 135 Ω Zin  
Dynamic range  
Wideband tone output  
–100,135 Ω Zout  
10 kHz to 2.2 MHz  
–90 dBm to +10 dBm  
0 dBm, 20 kHz to  
2.2 MHz  
0.5% of span  
1 dB  
1 kHz  
1%  
1 dB  
0.1% frequency  
0.5 kHz  
Impulse noise counting  
E, F, G & G2 filters  
Counting interval  
Threshold  
1-60 minutes  
1 minute  
1 dB  
5%  
Lower limits: 30 dBrnC  
& E  
1 dB (typical)  
40 dBrnF  
50 dBrnG  
100 dBrn upper limit  
All 30 dB higher for N to  
Ground  
Count capacity  
9999  
1
Filters:  
300 Hz – 3400 Hz  
1 kHz – 50 kHz  
4.9 kHz – 245 kHz  
20 kHz – 1.1 MHz – 3 dB points  
20 kHz – 2.2 MHz  
C, E, F, G, G2  
and Psophometric  
for OUS  
E filter  
F filter  
G filter  
G2 filter  
Stored results  
(All Results)  
100 results total of all  
types maximum  
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General Specifications  
Drop test  
Survives 3 ft (1 m) drop onto concrete, (survives 5 ft drop onto  
concrete with soft case) using ASTM D4169 assurance level I  
method 5276  
Vibration  
Meets Mil 810F method 514.5  
Water, dust and chemical proof  
Meets IP65 per IEC 529(1989) for rain and dust  
Immersion test IP67 0.15 m deep  
Emissions  
Standards meet FCC part 15, class A: Digital Devices for the US,  
and EN55022 (radiated emissions)  
Built to ISO9001/2000 certification  
for manufacturing facilities and TL  
9000 compliant  
Built to ANSI/IPC A610-C  
manufacturing standards  
Language  
Units  
English, Spanish, and French Canadian  
Feet or meters, Fahrenheit or Celsius, dBrnC or dBm0p, m/uS or Vp  
Battery  
Rechargeable battery pack or alkaline,  
9 hours typical use (50% on/off measures voltage)  
Display  
4.1” x 3.1”(104 x 79 mm), 320 x 240 pixel resolution,  
high visibility in bright sunlight  
Operating temperature  
Storage temperature  
0° to 140°F (-18 to 60°C)  
-40° to 165°F (-40 to 75°C)  
Meets or exceeds IP65, IP67  
Moisture: rain, water and humidity  
proof  
Note: Routine lab calibration is not recommended or required  
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Contact 3M  
Contact 3M  
Customer and Technical Support: 1-800-428-8688  
Repair Center: 1-800-426-8688, option 2  
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Equipment (WEEE) directive per CENELEC  
Specification 5041. It indicates that certain products  
should not be discarded in the trash, but rather  
should be recycled. This applies to all electronic  
pluggable and battery powered products.  
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