Technical Specifications

PentaScanner

 

 

 

PentaScanner Specifications

Product Package
  • PentaScanner 350 with 2-Way Injector+ or PentaScanner+ with Super Injector+
  • Replaceable, rechargeable battery
  • User documentation
  • (2) Test patch cables
  • (2) Modular 8 adapters
  • Serial cable
  • (1) AC adapter with the PentaScanner+ or (2) AC adapters with the PentaScanner 350
  • Soft carrying case

Part Numbers

  • PentaScanner 350 with 2-Way Injector+ #8180-xx*
  • PentaScanner+ with Super Injector+ # 8150 -xx*
    *Call Microtest Sales for U.S. and International part numbers

Physical Characteristics

  • Dimensions: 10.2 cm x 20.3 cm x 5.5 cm (4' x 8' x 2.15')
  • Weight: 0.79 kg (1 lb., 12 oz.)

Power

  • Rechargeable, replaceable battery pack
  • Built in charger using AC adapter
  • External battery charger available as an accessory
  • Battery life: 8 hours daily operation
  • AC: 9V DC - 1 amp AC adapter for continuous operation or charging

Environmental

  • Operating Temperature:
    0° to 50°C (32° to 122°F)
  • Storage Temperature:
    -10° to 55°C (14° to 131°F)
  • Operating Humidity
    (non-condensing): 10 to 90%
  • Storage Humidity: 5 to 95%

Measurement Ports

  • BNC and 36-pin connector that withstands in excess of 20,000 mating cycles
  • Testing of all four pairs on Modular 8 (RJ-45) is fully supported

Serial Port

  • Connector and Cable: DB-9F
  • Baud rate: 300 to 38,400 baud
  • Protocol: Parity - NONE, 8 Data bits, 1 Stop bit
  • Handshake: XON /XOFF, RTS/CTS

NEXT And Attenuation Measurement
Performance Specifications

NEXT and Attenuation
Performance Parameters
@ 100MHz

Testing thru 36 Pin
Connector

Testing
Thru Mod
8 Adaptor

Typical

Max

Typical

 Dynamic Accuracy (dB)

0.3

0.5

0.3

 Residual NEXT (dB)

67

62

45

 Output Signal Balance (dB)

50

43

40

 Common Mode Rejection (dB)

35

38

34

 Random Noise (dB)

78

75

78

 Transmit Return Loss (dB)

26

23

20

 Receive Return Loss (dB)

22

17

17

 NEXT Accuracy (dB)
 @ 100 MHz

0.5 (*1)

0.9 (*1)

1.5 (*2,3)

 Atten. Accuracy (dB)
 @ 100 MHz

0.3 (*4)

0.6 (*4)

0.6 (*3,4)



  1. * Notes:
  2. NEXT accuracy is calculated at the Basic Link Limit (29.3 dB) per error model in TSB-67 A.3
  3. NEXT accuracy is calculated at the channel Limit (27.1 dB) per error model in TSB-67 A.3
  4. Performance assumes a high performance modular 8 plug
  5. Attenuation accuracy calculated per error model in TSB-67 A.3

Memory

  • Test Storage: Up to 500 complete Autotest results can be stored
  • Control: Flash memory allows electronic upgrading in remote locations

Autotest Functions

  • Full suite of tests to determine if cable meets generic cabling or network type requirements (TIA TSB-67, ISO Class C, D, 10-Base T, Token Ring, Fast Ethernet, ATM 155 etc.)
  • Up to 20 user definable Autotest programs

Near-End Crosstalk (NEXT)

  • Tests all six pair combinations from both ends*
  • Power Sum NEXT computed from both ends for all 4 pairs*
  • Frequency range 0.7 to 100 MHz
  • Sweep Mode 0.1, 0.2, 0.5 MHz steps (linear) or TIA (user selectable)
  • Dynamic Range: Measurement dynamic range > 75 dB
  • Measurement Accuracy: Calculated per TIA TSB-67 error model (see NEXT and Attenuation Specifications table)
  • Measurement resolution: 0.1 dB
    *Requires 2-Way Injector+ for simultaneous measurements from both ends

Impedance

  • Range: 40 to 200 ohms
  • Accuracy: 5 ohms
  • Resolution: 2 ohms
Attenuation
  • Tests all four pairs using far end active signal injection
  • Frequency range 1.0 to 100 MHz
  • Sweep mode: Swept 1- 100 MHz using 1 MHz steps or fixed points (1, 2, 4,5, 8, 10, 16, 20, 25, 31.25, 62.5, and 100 MHz)
  • Dynamic Range: 0 - 50 dB
  • Measurement Accuracy: Calculated per TIA TSB-67 error model (see NEXT and Attenuation Specifications table)
  • Measurement resolution: 0.1 dB

Return Loss

  • Test all four pairs from both ends*
  • Frequency Range: 1.0 to 100.0 MHz
  • Measurement Range: 0 to 20.0 dB
  • Measurement resolution: 0.1 dB
    *Requires 2-Way Injector+ for simultaneous measurements from both ends

Noise

  • Impulse Noise: Detects the occurrence of narrow impulse type events exceeding an adjustable threshold of ± 0.262, 0.524, 1.0, 2.0 or 2.5 vo lts. Instantly displays up to 200 impulse noise events per second. Graphically logs and displays impulse events for up to 25 hours. Termination impedance: 200 ohms.
  • Peak to Peak Noise: Measures the peak to peak voltage of steady state noise signals. Range: 0 to 3,000 mVpp into 100 ohms. Bandwidth: 3dB from 40 kHz to 30 MHz

Wire Map

  • Uses Injector for complete mapping of wiring at both ends of the cable
  • Finds miswires, opens, shorts, split pairs
  • Includes test of shield if connected

Length

  • Range: 0 to maximum distance where maximum distance = 915 meters (3000 ft) for twisted pair cable = 1200 meters (4000 ft) for coaxial cable
  • Accuracy: ± K ± Length Resolution ± NVP uncertainty where K=4% of length or 0.6 meters (2 ft), whichever is greater Length Resolution: 0.3 meters (1 ft)

Loop Resistance

  • Range: 0 to 10000 ohms
  • Accuracy:
    ± 0.3 ohms @ 0 to 15 ohms
    ± 2% @ 15 to 109 ohms
    ± 5% @ >109 to 5000 ohms
    ± 10% @ 5000 to 10000 ohms
  • Resolution: 0.1 ohms @ 0 to 200 ohms 1.0 ohms @ 200 to 1000 ohms

Capacitance

  • Range: 0 to 100,000 pF
  • Accuracy: ± 20 pf @ 0 to 200 pF ± 10% @ 200 to 100,000 pF

High Voltage Input/Protection:

  • The test interface withstands input hazard conditions that arise from normal telephone interfaces (48 VDC at less than 80 mA) or 24 VAC power used to power many telephone keysetsTSB-67 Level II Accuracy is maintained through Quality Band 7
 
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