Connecting to mobile devices

'Line tester connected' app

The 'Line tester connected' Android app allows installation personnel to send information about the installed lines' topology to commissioning personnel by e-mail.

Installing the app

The 'Line tester connected' app can be downloaded from Google Play for installation on smartphones.

Connecting the line tester to your smartphone

®    The 'EL' operation mode is installed and activated in the line tester. Firmware version FDUL221 is V4.1.5 or higher. After switching on the line tester, the operation mode is displayed.

1.    Delete the topology memory in the line tester under 'Main menu' > 'Manage memory'.

2.    Connect the line tester to the protective earth (PE) with the ground wire supplied.

3.    When using shielded cables or those with a drain wire: Connect the shielding or the drain wire to the protective earth (PE).

4.    Connect the line to the line tester.

5.    Check the line.

6.    Rectify any errors on the line.

7.    Once the line has been installed without errors, save the topology and note the Mx memory location on your smartphone.

8.    Check other lines and save the extra topologies.

9.    After saving the topology, use a USB cable (2) and a USB-OTG adapter (3 or 4) to connect the line tester (1) to your smartphone (5).

 

he USB-OTG adapter compatible with your smartphone is available in two designs:
compact adapter (3) or short adapter cable (4).

For most smartphones, a USB type B (micro) to USB type A female connection is required.

 

10. Start the 'Line tester connected' app.

11. Import the topology to the smartphone, give it a project name, and add a description.

12. Send the topology to the appointed commissioning personnel by e-mail.

Compatibility

 

Description

Order number
(specified on the FDUL221 device)

Compatibility with 'Line tester connected' app and its associated functions

FDUL221 line tester with USB connection

A5Q00055304

Yes

FDUL221 line tester with MC link connection (no longer available)

A5Q00022100

Only available with additional devices FDUZ221 or FDUZ227

FDUL221 line tester with RS232 connection (no longer available)

A5Q00004397

No

 

Information on use with FDUZ22x:

1.    Connect the adapter FDUZ to a mobile device..

2.    Connect the FDUZ22x to the FDUL221 via the 3.5 mm jack.

 

The display in the app may appear different if defective topologies are present. To perform an error search, open the file sent with the topology in 'PC line tester tool FXS2017'.

 

USB-OTG support

The 'Line tester connected' app has been tested with the following devices (list is not exhaustive):

      Samsung Galaxy S5

      Samsung Galaxy S5 neo

      Samsung Galaxy S6

      Samsung Galaxy S7

      Samsung Galaxy S7 edge

No USB-OTG support available

USB-OTG support was not available for the following tested devices:

      Samsung Galaxy S5 mini

Other devices were not tested.

 

You can check whether your smartphone supports USB-OTG by connecting a USB PC mouse to the USB-OTG adapter, for example.

If your Android smartphone displays a cursor and can be operated using a mouse, your device supports USB-OTG.