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Tone Generator
Tone generation is used to trace cable runs and locate faults by sound.
Selection of this mode emits a cadence from the Cable Prowler through
the connected cable. The tone is detected by a tone tracer probe, sold
separately. Refer to the accessories section on page 6.
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Power on the Cable Prowler.
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Use the left or right arrow buttons to select the tone generator
icon and press the enter button.
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The Cable P rowler will automatically activate the tone generator
upon entering the tone generator menu.
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Connect your cable to either the RJ45 jack or coax connector
located on the top of the Cable Prowler.
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To switch between network and coax cables, press the coax cable/
RJ45 soft key
/
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Press the up or down arrow buttons to select tone cadences 1 thru
4.
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Press the left or right arrow buttons to select which pin or pair to
place the tone.
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Use a tone probe (P/N TP200 TrakAll) alongside the cable or at the
end of the cable to hear an audible tone.
