40180-EU-EN-V2.4-4/12
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Operating Instructions
Note:
Remember to turn off the tone generator after tracing the cables
Cable/Wire tracing
CAUTION
: Do not connect the tone generator in the TONE position to any wire or cable with an
active circuit of more than 24VAC.
1.
Connect the tone generator to the cable
a) For cables terminated at one end, connect the red alligator clip to a wire and the black
alligator clip to equipment ground
b) For unterminated cables, connect the red alligator clip to one wire and the black alligator
clip to another wire.
c)
For cables with modular connectors, plug the RJ11 or RJ45 connectors directly into the
mating cable connectors.
2.
Set the tone generator power switch to the TONE position.
3.
On the amplifier probe, press and hold the side on/off switch.
4.
Hold the insulated probe tip against the wire in question to pick up the signal generated by the
tone generator.
5.
Rotate the volume/sensitivity control on the top of the probe for the appropriate level and
sensitivity to identify and trace the wire.
6.
The tone will be the loudest on the wires connected to the tone generator.
Note
: RJ11 tests are performed on one pair only and RJ45 tests are performed on pins 4 and 5.
Note
: A headphone jack is located on the bottom of the probe.
Identifying telephone cable Tip and Ring – Using Alligator Clips
1.
Switch the tone generator to the OFF position
2.
Connect the red test lead to one line and the black lead to the other line.
3.
The LED color indicates the connection to the RED test lead as:
4.
GREEN = Ring side, RED = Tip side.
Identifying telephone cable Tip and Ring – Using the RJ-11 or RJ-45
Connectors
1.
Switch the tone generator to the OFF position
2.
Connect the RJ-11 or RJ-45 connector mating cable connector.
3.
The LED color indicates the condition of the telephone jack wiring.
GREEN = Jack wired properly, RED = Jack wired with reversed polarity.
Identifying telephone cable Line Condition
1.
Switch the tone generator to the OFF position
2.
Connect the red test lead to the RING side and the black test lead to the TIP side.
3.
The LED will indicate line condition by:
GREEN = CLEAR , OFF = BUSY, Flickering YELLOW = RINGING
4.
Switch the tone generator power switch to CONT to terminate the call.
