Psiber CableTracker 10 User manual

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Part No. 1005-1015-0000 Rev A
CABLETRACKER
NETWORK ID KIT
USER’S GUIDE
Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 - TestEquipmentDepot.com

CONTENTS
•Model 10 Signal Generator •User Guide
•Model 15 Probe •RJ-45 Patch Cable
•Red/Black Alligator Test Leads
•Carrying Case (CTK1015 Kit Only)
BATTERY
The CableTracker Model 10 Signal
Generator and Model 15 Probe require one 9
volt alkaline battery each. Remove the battery
cover at the back of the unit, connect the
battery to the battery snap cable, insert the
battery in the battery well and replace the
battery cover.
OVERVIEW
The CableTracker Network ID Kit uses
two different techniques to identify network
cables and terminations. The Model 10 Signal
Generator transmits a trace tone on the cable
that is detected with the Model 15 Probe. When
the Probe is near the correct cable pair or
punchdown it indicates detection by emitting an
audible signal at the frequency and with the
same pattern that is selected on the Signal
Generator. The Model 10 Signal Generator will
identify the port connection on a switch or hub
by transmitting Link pulses to the device. The
Link light for the connected port blinks at a rate
similar to the transmitted Link pulse.
CONNECTION
Connect the Model 10 Signal Generator to
an unterminated cable pair using the red and
black test leads or to a wall outlet using the
RJ-45 patch cable. The Model 10 transmits
tone signals through the the test leads or the
RJ-45 jack. Link pulses for Port Identification
are only transmitted through the RJ-45 jack. An
RJ-11 patch cable can be connected to the RJ-
45 jack and the tone is transmitted on pair 4,5.
OPERATION
The Model 10 Signal Generator features
one button operation. Each press of the TEST
button advances the operating mode of the unit.
The modes are selected in the following order:
1. Low Frequency Tone Pattern 1
2. Low Frequency Tone Pattern 2
3. High Frequency Tone Pattern 1
4. High Frequency Tone Pattern 2
5. Link Light Pattern 1
6. Link Light Pattern 2
7. Link Light Pattern 3
8. Short Circuit Detection Test
9. Off
CABLE TRACING
Connect the Model 10 Signal Generator to
a cable or outlet, select either “LoTone” or
“HiTone” and turn on the Model 15 Probe by
pressing and holding the button. Place the probe
tip near the cable or termination to be identified
and the Probe emits an audible signal. The
audible signal is loudest when the Probe is near
the correct cable or termination point. The
volume can be adjusted by rotating the
thumbwheel located above the button. A red
light from the light pipe indicates that the unit is
on and the battery has adequate voltage.
Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 - TestEquipmentDepot.com