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T0046 Professional LAN Cable Tester – User Guide
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TEL MODE – Cable Selection
Tests can be performed for either 6, 4 or 2 conductor cables. Two 8P to 6P Modular
Reducers are included to ensure correct cable plug mating with the testers’ modular sockets.
The Remote Terminator cannot be used in the TEL Mode.
Enter TEL Mode from either the main menu on the screen or by pressing the blue coloured
TEL
button.
The initial TEL MODE screen is shown
opposite and is set for a 6 conductor cable.
Use the
UP / DOWN NAVIGATION
keys to
toggle between the 6, 4 & 2 conductor
modes (see screenshots below for the 4 and 2
conductor modes).
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TEL MODE
The TEL Mode is capable of testing for the following faults:
•
Open
circuit
•
Short
circuit
•
Crossed
wires
Connect the cable between the
MAIN
and
LOOPBACK
sockets as shown in the diagram opposite using a modular
reducer if required.
Press the
TEST
button.
The display will indicate a
PASS
and the type of cable
connected if there is no fault.
If there is a
FAIL
due to a Open-circuit, Short or Cross fault,
the applicable wire pair(s) will blink).
