Paladin Tools 1573 User manual

Paladin Tools®
Features and Benefits
• A complete test system for data and
telephone installations
• Applies distinct, selectable tone patterns
• Applies tone to balanced and unbalanced
circuits using dual (Tip & Ring) or single
(Tip) modes
• Tests line and load continuity
• Tests polarity of standard phone systems
• Red and black alligator clip-to-RJ11 cable
included
• Tone probe has adjustable volume control
• Cable mapper tests RJ45 and RJ11 local
patch cables & installed cables for
continuity including cross-over telephone
connections. Tests data and telephone
connection schemes
• Cable-check identifies opens, shorts, cross
connections, and good connections
• Tests UTP, STP, and flat satin cable types
with RJ45 connections.
• Two RJ45 shielded patch cords included
• Two 9-volt batteries included
• Auto-off battery save function
• Durable nylon carrying case with belt loop
included
• Two RJ11 patch cords included
Technical
Weight 18 oz. (complete kit)
Tone Generator
Dimensions 6.75” L x 1.35” W x 1.08” D
Output Voltage 8Vdc (open), 5Vdc (600Ωload)
Battery 9Vdc NEDA 1604, JIS 006P, IEC 6LR61
Battery life 120 hrs (NEDA 1604)
Auto-Off 1 hr (tone mode)
Output Frequency 8 tones: 523, 587, 659, 698, 784,
880, 988, 1046 HZ
Tone Sequences 4 patterns: single oscillating, dual
slow, dual fast & multi-tone
Connection RJ11 6-pin modular plug
Tone Probe
Dimensions 5.92” L x 1.35” W x 1.08” D
Battery 9Vdc NEDA 1604, JIS 006P, IEC 6LR61
Battery life 120 hrs (NEDA 1604)
Tone Pick-up Inductive type, non-conducting
Cable-Check
Cable Types EIA/TIA-568A & B Cat-3 through
Cat-6, flat satin telephone, 4-pair
UTP/STP, 25-pair UTP/STP, 24/4
and 22/4 telephone line
Connection Types RJ45 shielded (STP) or unshielded (UTP)
Output Signal 9Vdc nominal at 10mA max.
Voltage Protection Connector pins protect up to 56Vdc
with 400Ωseries resistance applied
for 2 minutes
Max. Cable Length 1650 feet (500 m)
Tone Tracing Note: the tone signal only emits from the top RJ11 socket.
Tone is NOT present on the side RJ45 socket
DO NOT USE ON LIVE CIRCUITS
1. For testing directly into RJ11 wall jacks, use an RJ11 patch cord wired 1-to-1
connection (provided). Connect the RJ11 patch cord into the top of the tone
generator in the RJ11 socket. (Proceed to step 4).
2. For testing telephone boxes, discreet wire connections, or open contact
connections install the alligator clip cable provided into the top of the tone
generator in the RJ11 socket. (Proceed to step 4).
3. To test RJ45 systems, use the RJ11-to-RJ11 patch cord provided to connect into
the top of the tone generator in the RJ11 socket. An RJ11 plug is compatible to
insert into most RJ45 sockets. The tone will be applied to the RJ45 two center
pins #4 and #5 respectively. In the event the RJ11 plugs on the patch cord is not
compatible with the RJ45 socket, use an RJ11-to-RJ45 adapter patch cable (not
provided) ensuring the two center pins for the RJ11 plug are mated to the
two center pins of the RJ45 plug, or use an 8-way RJ45 Modular Adapter (also
known as a “banjo”) such as the Paladin Tools model 1902. (Modular Adapter
is not provided).
4. Set the “tlk, cont, line/tone” slide switch located on the side of the tone
generator to the “line/tone” position.
5. Press the “TONE” button to turn on the tone generator. Press the “TONE”
button to change operating modes. Indications are as follows:
Rev & Norm lights Tone operation “ON”
Dual light Tone applied to red (Tip) and black (Ring) alligator clips or to pins 3
(Ring) and 4 (Tip) or RJ11 plug
Single light Tone applied to red alligator clip only (RJ11 socket pin 4 - Tip) with
black (RJ11 socket pin 3 - Ring) open for grounded connections
Single
Dual
Rev
Norm
Tone Operation
Dual Mode
Single
Dual
Rev
Norm
Tone Operation
Single Mode
Example: Light Indications
Operating Instructions
Tone operation
Dual Mode
Tone operation
Single Mode
Tone operation
Dual Mode
Reverse
Normal Reverse
Normal
Dual Dual
Single Single
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Testing Cables for Pin-out Wiring Configuration (Cable Mapping):
DO NOT USE ON LIVE CIRCUITS
1. For testing local patch cables, connect the cable between the RJ45 sockets
located on sides of the tone generator and tone probe.
2. For testing installed cables, use a patch cable to connect the tone generator
into the jack at one end, and a patch cable to connect the tone probe
into the jack at the opposite end of the cable.
3. Set “tlk, cont, line/tone” switch on side of tone generator to the “cont” position.
4. Set the tone generator “slow, fast, off” switch on the mapper transmitter to
either the “slow” or “fast” position to scan through pins 1-8 and shield.
5. Read the lights for pins 1 through 8, and shield on the Tone Generator/
Cable-Check Transmitter and the Tone Probe/Cable-Check Receiver units to deter
mine connections through the cable. If one light on each end is shown, there is a
good connection between the respective pins. If a light appears on the Cable-Check
Transmitter and no lights appear on the Cable-Check Receiver, there is an open
contact between the respective connectors. If multiple lights appear on the trans
mitter or receiver at any one time, a short exists between respective contacts.
For the RJ11 6-wire systems, pins 1 and 8 are not shown. Pins 2 through 7 will
light up only whereas, light 2 equals pin 1 of the RJ11 cable and light 7
equals pin 6 of the RJll Cable.
Sample Test Results:
Remote Light Sequence Cable Fault
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 S None, cable wired correctly
2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 S Conductors 1 & 2 reversed
1 2 & 3 2 & 3 4 5 6 7 8 S Conductors 2 & 3 are shorted
1 2 3 - 5 6 7 8 S Conductor 4 is open
1 2 4 3 6 5 7 8 S Pair 3/6 is transposed with pair 4/5
1 2 3 7 5 6 4 8 S Conductors 4 & 7 are switched
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 - Shield is open
X 2 3 4 5 6 7 X RJ11 6-pin is wired directly
Shield Shield
5
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8
6
7
T.P.
Shield
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Shield
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T.P.T.G.
Shield
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Shield
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T.P.T.G.
Shield
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T.P.T.G.
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T.G.
Cable Mapping
Good 1-to-1
Cable Mapping
Cross 7-to-4
Cable Mapping
Short 1-to-2, 2-to-1
Cable Mapping
Open Pin 3
Shield Shield
5
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T.P.
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7
T.G.
Cable Mapping
Open Pin 5
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6. For best results, use “Dual” for balanced line toning, and “Single” for
unbalanced line toning. Press and hold the “TONE” button to change tone
patterns.
7. Use the tone probe to detect tone signals along the cable length. Press and
hold the “TRACE” button to activate the tone probe. The “Power” light will
turn on when button is depressed. Use the “volume” adjustment located on
the side of the tone probe to set volume to desired level.
8. For quiet operation, insert standard 3.5 mm head phones into the headset
socket located on the side of the probe.
9. Set “tlk, cont, line/tone” switch on side of tone generator to the “cont”
position when storing. Leaving the switch in the “line/tone” position will
not cause any battery drainage unless the metal tips of the red and black
alligator clips touch.
Testing phone circuit polarity:
WARNING! LIVE CIRCUIT TESTING - USE CAUTION
ENSURE THE TONE GENERATOR IS TURNED OFF
1. For testing directly into RJ11 wall jacks, use the RJ11 patch cord wired 1-to-1
connection.Connect the RJ11 patch cord into the top of the tone generator in the
RJ11 socket. (Proceed to Step 4).
2. For testing telephone boxes, discrete wire connections or open contact
connections, install the alligator clip cable provided into the top of the tone
generator in the RJ11 socket. (Proceed to Step 4).
3. To test RJ45 systems, use the RJ11-to-RJ11 patch cord provided to connect into
the top of the tone generator in the RJ11 socket. An RJ11 plug is compatible to
insert into most RJ45 sockets. The tone will be applied to the RJ45 two center
pins #4 and #5 respectively. In the event the RJ11 plugs on the patch cord is not
compatible with the RJ45 socket, use an RJ11-to-RJ45 adapter patch cable (not
provided) ensuring the two center pins for the RJ11 plug are mated to the two
center pins of the RJ45 plug, or use an 8-way RJ45 Modular Adapter (also known
as a banjo) such as the Paladin Tools model 1902 (Modular Adapter is not provided).
4. Set the “tlk, cont, line/tone” slide switch located on the side of the tone
generator to the “line/tone” position.
5. If the polarity for the TIP and RING is correct, the “Normal” light will turn on. If
the polarity for the TIP and RING is reversed, the “Reverse” light will turn on.
6. Perform steps 4 and 5 to check line status. If the line is not in use, the “Normal”
or “Reverse” lights will be brightly lighted. If the line is in use, the “Normal” or
“Reverse” lights will be dim. If the line is ringing, the “Normal” or “Reverse” lights
will flash.
Single
Dual
Rev
Norm
Polarity Testing
Normal Polarity
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Dual
Rev
Norm
Polarity Testing
Reverse Polarity
Examples: Test Results
and Indications
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Polarity Testing
Normal Polarity
Polarity Testing
Reverse Polarity
Reverse Reverse
Normal Normal
Dual Dual
Single Single
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Testing Continuity of Lines and Loads:
DO NOT USE ON LIVE CIRCUITS
ENSURE THE TONE GENERATOR IS TURNED OFF
1. Install the alligator clip cable into the top of the tone generator.
2. Set the “tlk, cont, line/tone” slide switch located on the side of the tone
generator to the “cont” position.
3. Connect the alligator clip test leads to the ends of the cable or across the
load to be tested.
4. If the DC resistance (continuity) of the cable or load is 12000Ω(12KΩ) or
less, the “Reverse” light will turn on indicating a path of continuity.
5. Set the “tlk, cont, line/tone” switch on side of tone generator to the “cont”
position when storing. Leaving the switch in the “line/tone” position will
not cause any battery drainage unless the metal tips of the red and black
alligator clips touch.
Talk Power/Battery Power for Butt Set Communications
DO NOT USE ON LIVE CIRCUITS
ENSURE THE TONE GENERATOR IS TURNED OFF
1. Install the alligator clip cable into the top of the tone generator.
2. Connect the alligator clips so the tone generator is in series with the butt
set at one end of the dead pair.
3. Connect a second butt across the dead pair at the opposite end of the line.
4. Set the “tlk, cont, line/tone” slide switch located on the side of the tone
generator to the “tlk” position.
5. Take both butt sets off “hook” open communications.
6. Set “tlk, cont, line/tone” switch on side of tone generator to the “cont”
position when storing. Leaving the switch in the “line/tone” position will
not cause any battery drainage unless the metal tips of the red and black
alligator clips touch.
Single
Dual
Rev
Norm
Continuity Testing
Good Continuity
Single
Dual
Rev
Norm
Continuity Testing
No Continuity/High Res.
Examples: Test Results
and Indications
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Continuity Testing
Good Continuity Continuity Testing No Continuity/High Res.
Reverse Reverse
Normal Normal
Dual Dual
Single Single
NOTES: NOTES:
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