Platinum Tools Cable Prowler TCB300, User Manual

Page 1: ...lighttoidentifylocationona hub switch routerport TestsEthernetcableconfigurationand verifiesconnectivitywhileconducting testsforopens shorts miswires split pairs andreverses Generatesselectabletoneson...

Page 2: ...tomatic Power Down 9 Setup 10 ChangingaSetting 11 Cable Testing 12 Cable Testing Guidelines 12 Safety Notes 12 Length Testing 12 Cable Testing with Remotes 12 How to Perform a Cable Test 13 Network Po...

Page 3: ...nectors Tests network and coaxial cables Easy to export results via USB Tone Generation Traces cable runs and locates faults by sound Remotes Verifies connectivity at the opposite end of a cable and p...

Page 4: ...bling systems with or without voltage The Voltage icon turns on when the voltage exceeds Safety Extra Low Voltage SELV rating of 60 Volts peak AC or DC Internal components are protected up to 400 Volt...

Page 5: ...Seeker Tone Tracer Probe F Connector Coupler F81 2 No Fault RJ12 Cable 2 Micro USB Cable Alkaline AA Batteries Large Shoulder Bag TCB360K1 Cable Prowler Main Unit Cable Tester Smart Remotes 1 8 ID Onl...

Page 6: ...D Only Coax Remotes 1 20 P N TRK220 ID Only Network Remotes 1 20 P N T138 Cable Tester Smart Remote 1 8 P N T139 Cable Tester Smart Remote 2 8 P N TAK010 Hanging Strap with Carabineer Clip P N TAK020...

Page 7: ...RK120 ID Only Coax Remotes 1 20 T128C ID Only Network Remotes 1 12 T127C ID Only Coax Remotes 1 8 TRK220 ID Only Network Remotes 1 20 P N T139C Cable Tester Smart Remotes 2 8 Soft keys perform the fun...

Page 8: ...cabling standards Open Wire connection is not continuous throughout cable length Short A pair has a high resistance fault This occurs when the wires are making contact with each other due to damage or...

Page 9: ...ury death or damage to the Cable Prowler tester On Off Turn unit On Off press the red button to activate the Cable Prowler or turn it off Automatic Power Down The Cable Prowler automatically turns off...

Page 10: ...ns to scroll through the Setup menu and to select an option Use the up and down buttons to navigate through the settings Use the right arrow buttons to select setting Use the up and down arrow buttons...

Page 11: ...Set the desired language from English default to Spanish Italian German or French Tone Generator Timeout Set the desired automatic timeout 00 5 99 9 minutes PoE Test Turn the PoE test On or Off Turnin...

Page 12: ...u insert the plug into the appropriate jack of the remote or device Cable contacts should be recessed into the plastic housing of the receiv ing jack Do not plug a six position phone plug into an eigh...

Page 13: ...g a one ended test will not verify connectivity on the opposite end of the cable If a Smart Remote is being used connect the remote to the opposite end of the cable The Cable Prowler will display a gr...

Page 14: ...resent If it is detected it tests the voltage under minimum and maximum current load and displays the result The Cable Prowler will also display which PoE mode is found The Cable Prowler also establis...

Page 15: ...ve Network cable or port Press the Network PoE soft key then press the Link Light soft key The Link Light will automatically begin upon entering the Link Blink menu The Link LED above the LCD screen w...

Page 16: ...icon and press the enter button The Cable P rowler will automatically activate the tone generator upon entering the tone generator menu Connect your cable to either the RJ45 jack or coax connector lo...

Page 17: ...d the test results The cable names will be displayed on the top left of the screen The first cable name will automatically be selected and displayed at the top right Click on the cable IDs on the left...

Page 18: ...ick on File Print Image To create and print test results report First select the tests to be included in the report in the Test Results list box To select multiple tests do one or more of the followin...

Page 19: ...begin the firmware installation the screen will remain dark during the installation The Cable Prowler Application will display a progress bar to indicate the download progress Once complete the Cable...

Page 20: ...e carbon batteries Do not mix new batteries with old batteries due to the risk of battery leakage Cleaning Use a clean damp cloth to clean the Cable Prowler Before cleaning disconnect all cables from...

Page 21: ...um voltage that can be applied to any 2 connector pins without causing damage to the tester RJ Jack 66 VDC or 55 VAC F connector 50 VDC or VAC SaveTestResults Stores up to 256 Cable or network tests w...

Page 22: ...ort please visit www platinumtools com or send an email to info platinumtools com For technical information and customer support please visit www platinumtools com Contact Numbers Phone 805 384 2777 A...

Page 23: ...num Tools website at www platinumtools com warranty Disposal WEEE Compliant Prior to disposal of this product please contact Platinum Tools for proper disposal options Returns Prior to returning any p...

Page 24: ...or technical information and customer support please visit www platinumtools com Contact Numbers Phone 805 384 2777 Address 2450 Turquoise Circle Newbury Park CA 91320 USA Cable Prowler TM Full Color...