Fluke NX1 Pocket Toner User manual

PN 3968798 January 2011, Rev. 4 8/2017
©2011, 2017 Fluke Corporation. Pocket Toner®, Speed
81™, and Dial Tone Detective™ are trademarks of Gale
Corporation.
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NX1 Pocket Toner®
Users Guide
The NX1 Pocket Toner lets you quickly do tests
for continuity, short circuits, and 50 or 75 
termination.The standard adapters let you use
the toner on cable with F-type connectors.
Optional adapters let you use the toner on
twisted pair, coaxial, and two-wire radial cable.
Symbols
WWarning or Caution: Risk of damage
to or destruction of equipment or
software. See explanations in the
manual.
XWarning: Risk of electrical shock.
Conforms to relevant Australian
standards
PConformite Europeene. Conforms to
the requirements of the European
Union and the European Free Trade
Association (EFTA).

WSafety Information
WWarningX
To prevent possible fire, electric shock, or
personal injury:
 Do not connect the toner to more than
30 Vac, 42 Vpk, or 60 Vdc.
 This equipment has no insulation against
on-hook, dial tone, ring, or transient
voltages. Those voltages can be hazardous
and can exist on active telecommunication
circuits. Do not use this equipment on
active circuits where these voltages can
exist. Disconnect the circuits at the source
before connecting this equipment.
 Do not use in a wet or damp environment.
 If this product is used in a manner not
specified by the manufacturer, the
protection provided by the product may be
impaired.
)Listed by the Canadian Standards
Association, CSA C22.2 No. 61010.1.04
jDo not connect this equipment to
public communications networks,
such as telephone systems. See the
warning below.
~Do not put products that contain
circuit boards into waste containers.
Refer to local regulations for disposal
procedures.

Features
* F-type coupler that helps you make
connections faster.
Auto Shut-Off
The main unit turns off if the condition of the
line does not change for 10 minutes.
Toner cap
Speed 81 coupler*
Adapter
Speaker
Test
port
Main
unit
Battery cap
LED
indicator

How to Use the Toner
1 For unterminated cable, connect the
correct adapter to an ID cap or the toner
cap, then connect the cap to the far end of
the cable.
2 Connect the correct adapter to the main unit.
3 Turn on the main unit, then connect it to
the near end of the cable.
4 The LED on the main unit shows the results:
 Off: The circuit is open.
 Red: The circuit is shorted.
 Green. The main unit emits a loud,
steady tone: The circuit has continuity to
the toner cap or to a 50 or 75 
terminator. If the toner cap is connected,
it also emits a loud, steady tone.
Note
If the condition of the line changes,
the main unit emits a loud, brief tone.

Maintenance
WWarningX
To prevent possible fire, electrical shock,
personal injury, or damage to the toner:
 Do not open the case, except to replace
the battery. You cannot repair or replace
parts in the case.
 To extend battery life, remove the battery
if you will not use the toner for a long
period of time.
 Use only replacement parts that are
approved by Fluke Networks.
 If you replace parts that are not specified
as replacement parts, the warranty will
not apply to the product and you can
make the product dangerous to use.
 Use only service centers that are approved
by Fluke Networks.
How to Replace the Battery
AAA

Cleaning
WCaution
To prevent damage to the display or the case,
do not use solvents or abrasive materials.
To clean the case, use a soft cloth that is moist
with water or water and a weak soap.
Specifications
Approximate distance: 300 m (1,000 ft)
Output voltage in continuity mode: 3.6 Vdc
(with a new battery)
Toner frequency: Main unit: 2.7 kHz. Toner
cap: 2.3 kHz
Maximum input voltage: 30 Vac, 42 Vpk, or
60 Vdc
Battery type: 1.5 V AAA alkaline
Auto shut-off: 10 minutes
Operating temperature: -20 °C to +65 °C
Storage temperature: -30 °C to +70 °C
Altitude: 3,000 m (10,000 ft) maximum
Relative humidity: 5 % to 95 % (non-
condensing)
Dimensions and weight: 4.8 in x 0.6 in
(121 mm x 15 mm), 2.1 oz (60 g)
Pollution degree: 2

Contacting Fluke Networks
Fluke Networks operates in more than 50
countries worldwide. For more contact
information, go to our website.
www.flukenetworks.com
[email protected]
1-800-283-5853, [phone]
Fluke Networks
6920 Seaway Boulevard, MS 143F
Everett WA 98203 USA

LIMITED WARRANTY AND
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
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free from defects in material and
workmanship for one year from the date of
purchase, unless stated otherwise herein.
Parts, accessories, product repairs and services
are warranted for 90 days, unless otherwise
stated. Ni-Cad, Ni-MH and Li-Ion batteries,
cables or other peripherals are all considered
parts or accessories. This warranty does not
cover damage from accident, neglect, misuse,
alteration, contamination, or abnormal
conditions of operation or handling. Resellers
are not authorized to extend any other
warranty on Fluke Networks’ behalf. To
obtain service during the warranty period,
contact your nearest Fluke Networks
authorized service center to obtain return
authorization information, then send your
defective product to that Service Center with
a description of the problem.
For a list of authorized resellers, visit
www.flukenetworks.com/wheretobuy.
THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY.
NO OTHER WARRANTIES, SUCH AS FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE
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NOT LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
OR LOSSES, ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR
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