JDS Uniphase TT100 User manual

Tone Tracer, High-sensitivity
User's Guide
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Battery Low
Volume
(on side)
“ON” Button
Battery Door Screw
(on bottom)
Tip Change
Screw
(on bottom)
Headset
Jack
Lanyard Loop

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Warning!
Do not touch to live AC circuits. This could
cause an extreme shock hazard and damage
the TT100.
Features
Ergonomic shape with soft edges
Volume control
Recessed “on” switch
Tip replacement without opening case
Battery low indicator
Headset jack for Lil’ Buttie headset or
standard cell phone headset
Duckbill and round tips included
Lanyard attachment point
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Instructions for Use
To trace a tone
1) Connect an audio frequency tone
generator, such as the TG100, to cable to
be traced.
Application Hints
When tracing wires terminated to a
terminal block such as a “66 block”,
attaching both generator leads to the
cable or pair tends to contain the signal
within the cable. The tracer must nearly
touch the end of the cable to detect the
signal, which is helpful when the wires are
close together, as when terminated.
When tracing along cable runs and to
maximize radiated signal, connect one
lead of the generator to the wire or cable,
and the other end to ground (case of an
electrical box, electrical conduit, metallic
water pipe or ground rod). If no ground is
available, do not connect the other lead
to anything — let it dangle as near to the
earth as possible. Connect the generator
to the ungrounded shield of a coax cable.
The shield will do its job, if connected to
the center lead.

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2) Press the recessed black button to turn
on the TT100. The power is on only as
long as the button is being pressed. The
battery low LED flashing on during turn on
and turn off is normal.
3) Adjust volume to a comfortable level.
If the signal is very loud when near
the cable, the volume may need to be
reduced to keep from overloading the
TT100. When overloaded, small increases
or decreases in the signal at the tip
cannot be heard.
4) Hold tip of TT100 near cables to be
identified. The signal will be loudest
on the wire or cable with the generator
attached to it. Separating the wires or
cables may help in identifying the correct
one.
To Use Headset
1) Insert 2.5 mm headset plug into end
of TT100 by the lanyard loop, be sure
to fully seat the plug into the jack. The
speaker is automatically disconnected.
2) Proceed as in the preceding section.

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To Change the TIP
1) Remove screw nearest to the tip on
the back of the TT100 with a #1 Philips
screwdriver.
2) Pull the tip out of the front.
3) Push new tip into front.
4) Replace screw and tighten (about 4 in-
lbs), being careful not to over tighten.
Battery Replacement
When the battery low LED is on continuously
whenever the “on” button is being pressed,
replace the battery.
1) Remove screw at the back of the TT100
with a #1 Phillips screwdriver. Remove
battery door.
2) Remove old battery and disconnect from
battery leads.
3) Snap battery leads onto new battery (9
volt, alkaline). Place battery in case.
4) Replace battery door and screw. Do not
over tighten.

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Models, options & accessories
Order
number Description
TT100 Tone Tracer
TT35 Replacement paddle style tip
for probes
TT30 Replacement round tip for
probe
LB40B
Headset with boom
microphone, mini over-the-ear,
2.5mm jack
LB45B
Headset with cushioned ear
piece, full over-the-head,
2.5mm jack
PC100 Nylon pouch for one tone tracer
KP100
Tone generator TG100 with
alligator clips & probe TT100 Kit
in a nylon pouch
KP101
Tone generator with angled
bed-of-nails clips TG101 &
probe TT100 kit in a nylon
pouch

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KP104
Turbo-Tone high power tone
generator with angled bed-of-
nails clips TG201 and probe
TT100 kit in a nylon pouch
KP105
Turbo-Tone high power tone
generator with alligator clips
TG200 and probe TT100 kit in a
nylon pouch
KP106
Latch-Test security/alarm tone
generator with alligator clips
TG300 & probe TT100 in a
nylon pouch
KP300
Lil’ Buttie telephone test set
with angled bed-of-nails clips
LB110, tone generator with
alligator clips TG100 & probe
TT100 probe in a nylon pouch
KP400
Lil’ Buttie Pro telephone test set
with angled bed-of-nails clips,
tone generator TG100 & probe
TT100 in a nylon pouch
KP401
Lil’ Buttie Pro telephone test set
with angled bed-of-nails clips,
Turbo-Tone tone generator with
alligator clips & probe TT100 in
a nylon pouch

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Customer Services
This section provides a description of
customer services available through JDSU
(including returns policies and procedures)
and warranty information.
Customer Service (Standard Services)
Customer Service accompanies the sale
of every JDSU product. Customer Service
services include:
Technical Assistance (Business Hour)
Instrument Repair (Under Warranty
Repair, Calibration Services, and
Upgrade Services)
Immediate Return Authorizations
Technical Assistance Expert business
hour technical support is included with your
product.
Instrument Repair Our service centers
provide repair, calibration, and upgrade
services for JDSU equipment. JDSU
understands the impact of equipment down
time on operations and is staffed to ensure a
quick turnaround. Available services include
the following:
Product Repair — All equipment
returned for service is tested to the
same rigorous standards as newly
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