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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manufactured equipment. This
ensures products meet all published
specifications, including any applicable
product updates.
Calibration — JDSU’s calibration
methods are ISO approved and based
on national standards.
Factory Upgrades — Any unit returned
for a hardware feature enhancement will
also receive applicable product updates
and will be thoroughly tested, ensuring
peak performance of the complete
feature set.
Equipment Return Instructions Please
contact your regional Technical Assistance
Center to get a Return or Reference
Authorization to accompany your equipment.
For each piece of equipment returned for
repair, attach a tag that includes the following
information:
Owner’s name, address, and
telephone number.
The serial number (if applicable),
product type, and model.
Warranty status. (If you are unsure
of the warranty status of your
instrument, contact Technical
Assistance.)
A detailed description of the
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problem or service requested.
The name and telephone number
of the person to contact regarding
questions about the repair.
The return authorization (RA)
number (US customers), or
reference number (European
Customers).
If possible, return the equipment using the
original shipping container and material.
If the original container is not available,
the unit should be carefully packed so
that it will not be damaged in transit; when
needed, appropriate packing materials can
be obtained by contacting JDSU Technical
Assistance. JDSU is not liable for any
damage that may occur during shipping. The
customer should clearly mark the JDSU-
issued RA or reference number on the
outside of the package and ship it prepaid
and insured to JDSU.
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Warranty Information
JDSU guarantees that its products will
be free of all defects in material and
workmanship. This warranty extends for the
period of 12 months for test instruments
and 3 months for cables from date of
manufacture or purchase (proof of purchase
required).
All product deemed defective under this
warranty will be repaired or replaced at
JDSU’s discretion. No further warranties
either implied or expressed will apply, nor
will responsibility for operation of this device
be assumed by JDSU.
WEEE Directive Compliance
JDSU has established processes in
compliance with the Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive,
2 002 /96/EC. This product should not be
disposed of as unsorted municipal waste
and should be collected separately and
disposed of according to your national
regulations. In the European Union, all
equipment purchased from JDSU after
005 -08 -13 can be returned for disposal
at the end of its useful life. JDSU will
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is reused, recycled, or disposed of in an
environmentally friendly manner, and in
compliance with all applicable national
and international waste legislation. It is
the responsibility of the equipment owner
to return the equipment to JDSU for
appropriate disposal. If the equipment
was imported by a reseller whose name
or logo is marked on the equipment, then
the owner should return the equipment
directly to the reseller. Instructions for
returning waste equipment to JDSU can
be found in the Environmental section of
JDSU’s web site at www.jdsu.com. If you
have questions concerning disposal of your
equipment, contact JDSU’s WEEE Program
Management team at WEEE.EMEA@jdsu.
com.

Document Information
Doc. # TU9832
Revision 502, 06-08
English
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