Softing CableMaster 600 User manual

CableMaster 600/650
USER MANUAL
Full-Color Cable Testing and
Report Management
DESCRIPTION
• Displays length measurement for each pair
in feet or meters using TDR technology
• Detects presence of PoE and mode of
PoE per IEEE 802.3af/at with load test for
voltage drop
• Detects and reports current link speed and
linkcapabiliesforacveEthernetdrops,
up to 1 Gbps
• Linklighttoidenfylocaononahub/
switch/ router port
• TestsEthernetcableconguraonand
veriesconnecvitywhileconducngtests
foropens,shorts,miswires,splitpairs,and
reverses
• Generates selectable tones on selected
pins for use with tone tracers
• Supportsupto8tesng&IDremotesfor
network&telephonecables
• Supportsupto20network&coaxID-only
mapping remotes
• View saved cable tests
• Full color graphical wire-mapping
• Abilitytodenecablename,savecable
tests,andprintallresults(cabletesng&
networktesng)
• Mullingual(English,French,Spanish,
German)
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ENGLISH
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT THIS MANUAL ............................................................................................... 3
Safety Informaon ........................................................................................................ 4
CableMaster 600/650 Descripon ................................................................................ 5
CableMaster 600/650 Included in the kit / Remotes .................................................... 6
LCD SCREEN.............................................................................................................. 7
Types of Faults .............................................................................................................. 7
OPERATIONS ............................................................................................................. 8
On/O .......................................................................................................................... 8
Automac Power Down ................................................................................................ 8
SETUP ...................................................................................................................... 9
Changing a Seng ...................................................................................................... 10
CABLE TESTING........................................................................................................ 11
Cable Tesng Guidelines ............................................................................................. 11
Safety Notes ................................................................................................................ 11
Length Tesng ............................................................................................................. 11
Cable Tesng with Remotes ........................................................................................11
How to Perform a Cable Test ....................................................................................... 12
Network/Power over Ethernet (PoE) Tesng .............................................................. 13
Link Light ..................................................................................................................... 14
Tone Generator ........................................................................................................... 14
CableMaster 600/650 Applicaon .............................................................................. 15
MAINTENANCE........................................................................................................ 16
Baeries ...................................................................................................................... 16
Cleaning ..................................................................................................................... 16
Storage ....................................................................................................................... 16
SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................... 17
CUSTOMER SERVICE ................................................................................................ 18
Warranty Informaon ................................................................................................. 19
Returns ....................................................................................................................... 19
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
The CableMaster is a handheld device used by contractors, repair technicians, and
other authorized users to test, idenfy, and detect potenal faults in voice, video and
data cables. The test unit oers the following three features:
Feature Funcon
TDR technology Measures cable length and distance to faults
High-resoluti on
color display Easy viewing in any environment
Color wire map
per TIA568A/B
codes
Makes data visualiza on, detecon, and saving
USB,RJ45and
coaxial
connectors
Tests network and coaxial cables Easy-to-export results via
USB
Tone Generation Traces cable runs and locates faults by sound
Remotes Veries connecvity at the opposite end of a cable and
provides idencaon
Acti ve Network
Tests
Detects and reports current link speed and link capabilies
for acve Ethernet drops, up to 1 Gbps
PoE Detection Detects presence of PoE and mode of PoE per IEEE 802.3af/at
with load test for voltage drop
Save and View
Test Results
Tests results can be named, saved,
and viewed on the unit
Acti ve Network
Tests
Detects and reports current link speed and link capabilies
for acve Ethernet drops, up to 1 Gbps
CableMaster
600/650 PC
Applicati on
Provides the ability to upload or download test results for
saving, viewing, or prinng

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CableMaster 600/650
SAFETY INFORMATION
To ensure safe operaons of the CableMaster 600/650, follow instrucons carefully
and observe warning and cau on messages in this manual. Failure to observe
warnings can result in severe injury or death and can damage the equipment.
Table 3. Safety Informa on
Nocaon Denion
• The CableMaster 600/650 is designed for use on cabling
systems with or without voltage.
• The Voltage! icon turns on when the voltage exceeds
• Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) rang of 60 Volts peak
AC or DC.
• Internal components are protected up to 400 Volts peak
AC or DC.
• Operang the CableMaster 600/650 when a voltage source
exceeds 60 Volts peak AC or DC may pose a safety hazard
for the user.
Do not place equipment and its accessories in the trash.
Items must be properly disposed of in accordance with local
regulaons.
It is not recommended to use the CableMaster 600/650 when
the Voltage! icon is present.
Compliance with EU direcves
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CABLEMASTER 600/650 DESCIPTION
Full-color
LCD display
So keys perform the
funcon on the display
above each buon.
Test
Enter
Direc on cursors to
move in LCD display
On/O
Back
Coax ConnectoR
USB Port
RJ45 Jack
Cable Tracker:
Tone Generator Probe

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CableMaster 600/650
INCLUDED IN THE KIT
CableMaster 600 CableMaster 650
1 network/tel tesng
and ID remote
6xAA baeries,
2 RJ45 cables,
micro USB cable, pouch
1 CableTracker CT15 tone
probe,
8 network/tel tesng and ID
remotes,
1 cable assembly RJ45 to
alligator clips,
1-20 coax ID remotes,
6xAA baeries,
9 RJ45 cables,
micro USB cable,
pouch
REMOTES
Remotes Descripon
CoaxandNetworkRemoteSet:
#1-5, F-Conn Coupler with foam holder
CoaxRemoteSet:
#1-20 coax ID; includes foam holder
NetworkandTelephoneTesng/IDRemoteSet:
#1-8
NetworkIDOnlyRemoteSet:
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LCD SCREEN
The CableMaster 600/650 features a full-color graphic LCD screen. Press any of the
four so keys (blue) below the on-screen icon to select that funcon. Alternately, you
can use the side or up/down arrows to scroll to your selected on screen funcon and
press enter (the center arrow).
Types of Faults
Several possible error condions on the cable are detected and displayed on screen of
your CableMaster 600/650.
Cable Fault Descripon
Miswire Cable’s wire connecon does not follow cabling standards.
Open Wire connecon is not connuous throughout cable length.
Short
A pair has a high resistance fault. This occurs when the
wires are making contact with each other due to damage or
improper termina on.
Split
A cable can be wired with correct connuity but not with
correct pairing. This most oen happens when the cable is
terminated consistently at both ends but in the
Length Displays the pair lengths found. Length discrepancies may be
determined by these results.
Network
Connecti vity
Displays network connecvity which allows the user to
determine if it is dierent than expected.
PoE PoE Displays results in red if voltages are lower than expected.

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CableMaster 600/650
OPERATIONS
Follow instrucons carefully and pay aen on to warning and cauon symbols.
Failure to observe warnings can result in severe injury, death, and damage to the
CableMaster 600/650 tester.
On/O
Turn unit On/O —press the red buon to acvate the CableMaster 600/650
or turn it o.
AutomacPowerDown
The CableMaster 600/650 automa cally turns o to conserve baery power if no
input or acvity is performed on the device. See “setup” to adjust the length of me
before automac power down.
SETUP
From the main screen, press the blue bu on on the far right below the “setup”
symbol . Use the up and down arrow buons to scroll through the Setup menu
and to select an opon.
• Use the up and down buon to navigate through the sengs.
• Use the right arrow buon to select seng.
• Use the up and down arrow buon to change the selected seng.
• Press the enter buon to accept your changes.
• Press the le arrow to unselect a seng.

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CHANGING A SETTING
RJ45VOP Set the Vop to be used to measure RJ45 cable.
CoaxialVop Set the VoP to be used to measure coaxial wiring
conguraon to TIA568A or
TIA568A/TIA568B Set the RJ45 TIA 568B wiring standard
Pair/Pin Pair/Pin can be changed to test the RJ45 from Wire
Order to Pair Order
Meters/Feet Set the length measurement to be displayed in
Meters and Feet
Power Off Timeout Set the desired automac meout from
00.5-99.9 minutes
LCD Dimmer Timeout Set the desired automac meout from
00.5-99.9 minutes
Language Set the desired language from English (default),
German, Italian to Spanish or French
Tone Generator
Timeout
Set the desired automac meout 00.5-99.9
minutes.
PoE Test
Turn the PoE test On or O. Turning the PoE o
will allow the Cable Master 600/650 to detect a
network without running a PoE test.
• Press the “Calibrate” sokey to calibrate the Cable Master 600/650. This will
calibrate the Cable Master 600/650 at 0 . No cables should be connected to the
Cable Master 600/650 when performing a calibraon.
• Press the Save so key to save your opons.
• Note:Ifonlytemporarychangeisdesired,donotpressthesavebuon.Ifthe
savebuonisnotpressed,theprevioussengswillberestoredoncetheunitis
poweredo.
• To restore factory default values, press the defaults so key.
• To view saved les, press the Files so key.

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CableMaster 600/650
CABLE TESTING
CABLE TESTING GUIDELINES
The Cable Master 600/650 tests coax, network, and phone cables to detect possible
faults, measure cable lengths, show wire pairing and examine a cable’s physical/
electrical properes.
ImportantNotes:
• RJ jacks for data and phone share internal connecons on the Cable Master
600/650. Connect just one RJ cable at a me.
• You cannot connect an RJ and coaxial cable at the same me.
• If tesng RJ cables, remove any coax cable adapters
SAFETY NOTES
The Cable Master 600/650 is designed for use on cables with voltage below 60V. Do
not plug the device into a source with voltage above 60V. Connecng the device to live
AC power can damage the unit and pose a safety hazard.
Poorly terminated RJ plugs can damage the jacks on the Cable Master 600/650.
Inspect all RJ plugs before inserng them into the Cable Master 600/650. Make sure
you insert the plug into the appropriate jack of the remote or device.
Cable contacts should be recessed into the plasc housing of the receiving jack. Don’t
plug a six-posion phone plug into an eight-posion data jack on a remote or remote
device.
LENGTH TESTING
Cable Master 600/650 measures cable length and length to faults using Time Domain
Reectometry (TDR). Velocity of Propagaon (VOP) is the TDR measurement of the
speed of the reected waveforms compared to the speed of light. VOP values can
vary among cable types, lots, and manufacturers. In most cases, these dierences are
minor and may be disregarded.
CABLE TESTING WITH REMOTES
#1-8 Network/Tel Cable Master 650 remotes are used to verify connecvity at the
opposite end of a cable and provide an ID. The 1-20 Coax remotes are used to provide
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HOW TO PERFORM A CABLE TEST
• Power on the Cable Master 600/650.
• Connect a network, coax, or telephone cable to the appropriate connector on the
top of the Cable Master 600/650. (Warning! Do not plug an RJ11 cable directly into
the Cable Master 600/650. A standard RJ11 cable will damage the Cable Master
600/650’s RJ45 jack)
• Press the enter buon to display the cable test menu. The Cable Master 600/650
will automacally perform a test upon entering the cable test menu.
• To test coax or telephone cable, press the coax or telephone so key.
If a remote is NOT being used (one ended test), the Cable Master 600/650 will test
the length of each pair, opens, shorts, or split pairs. Performing a one ended test will
not verify connecvity on the opposite end of the cable.
• If a remote is being used, connect the remote to the opposite end of the cable.
• To calibrate the VOP, connect a known length of cable to the Cable Master 600/650
and press the up/down/le/right buons to increase or de- crease the VOP. Press
the le and right buons to select and change the VOP one digit at a me.
• While adjusng the VOP, press the test buon unl the desired length of the cable is
displayed.
• To save the calibrated VOP, enter the sengs menu and press the Save so key
(note: your adjusted VoP will be displayed next to the RJ45 or Coax icon.
• Press the green test buon.or the loop mode so key to perform addional
tests.
• To save a cable test, press the save icon .
• Use the arrow buons and the enter buon to name the cable test le.
• Press the Save icon to save the cable test le.

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CableMaster 600/650
NETWORK/POWEROVERETHERNET(POE)TESTING
Power over Ethernet or PoE describes a specicaon which allows passing of electrical
power along with data on Ethernet cabling.
There are two standardized specicaons the IEEE 802.3af, and IEEE 802.3at also
known as PoE+. The rst provides a maximum 12.95 Was, and the second provides a
maximum of 25.5 W.
PoE also has two modes A and B. Mode A uses pins 1 and 2 for the posi- ve voltage
and pins 3 and 6 for the negave voltage. Mode B uses pins 4 and 5 for the posive
voltage and pins 7 and 8 for the negave voltage.
The Cable Master 600/650 tests to see if either PoE or PoE+ is present. If it is detected
It then acvates it and tests the voltage under minimum and maximum current load,
and displays the result. The Cable Master 600/650 will also display which PoE mode is
found.
While PoE is acvated, the Cable Master 600/650 also communicates and displays the
Link Status and Link Capability status.
• Power on the Cable Master 600/650
• Connect the Cable Master 600/650 to a switch or acve network jack.
• Use the le or right arrow buon to select the Network/PoE icon and press the
enter buon or press the Network/PoE so key.
• The Cable Master 600/650 will automacally detect and display link capability,
connecon speed, PoE mode and PoE Min/Max voltages.
• To perform a Network Test only, press the PoE so key.
• To save the PoE data, press the Save so key.
• Use the arrow buons and the enter buon to name the PoE le.
• Press the Save so key to save the PoE le.

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LINK LIGHT
The Link Light test is used to help idenfy a hub or switch port.
TONE GENERATOR
Tone generaon is used to trace cable runs and locate faults by sound. Selecon of
this mode emits a cadence from the Cable Master 600/650 through the connected
cable. The tone is detected by a tone tracer probe (Cable Tracker probe), sold with the
CableMaster 650 or separately.
• Power on the Cable Master 600/650.
• Connect the Cable Master 600/650 to an acve Network cable or port.
• Press the Network/PoE so key then press the Link Light so key.
• The Link Light will automacally begin upon entering the Link Blink menu.
• The Link LED above the LCD screen will ash at the same cadence as the port light.
• Use the up and down arrows to adjust the transmit frequency to suit the switch
characteriscs.
• Power on the Cablemaster 600/650.
• Use the le or right arrow buons to select the tone generator icon and press the
enter buon.

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• The CableMaster will automacally acvate the tone generator upon entering the
tone generator menu.
• Connect your cable to either the RJ45 jack or coax connector located on the top of
the Cable Master 600/650.
• To switch between network and coax cables, press the coax cable/ RJ45 so key .
• Press the up or down arrow buons to select tone cadences 1 thru 4.
• Press the le or right arrow buons to select which pin or pair to place the tone.
• Use a tone probe (Cable Tracker) alongside the cable or at the end of the cable to
hear an audible tone.
CABLE MASTER 600/650 PC SOFTWARE
The Cable Master 600/650 PC Soware gives you the ability to view, save and print
cable and network test results on your computer. This applicaon can also update
your Cable Master 600/650’s rmware.
ToinstalltheCableMaster600/650PCSoware
• Go to hp://itnetworks.soing.com/en/downloads/download-center.html to
download the Cable Tester soware applicaon.
• Save the “Cable Tester Soware.zip” le to your computer’s desktop. Double click on
the zip le to open it.
• Double-click on “setup.exe” to begin the installaon.
To view test results on your computer
• Open the Cable Master 600/650 applicaon .
• Connect the Cable Master 600/650 to your computer with the included USB cable.
• Power on the Cable Master 600/650 . The soware will display “Tester
connected” at the boom le of the screen.
• Click the “Read Cable Tester” icon to read the test results. The cable names will be
displayed on the top le of the screen. The rst cable name will automacally be
selected and displayed at the top right.
• Click on the cable IDs on the le of the screen to view test results for that ID.
• You may delete a single test by selecng it and “Delete”, or to delete the enre test
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To save the cable results to your computer
• Click on “File” on the tool bar at the top le.
• Click on “Save File.” A “Save As” dialogue will appear; navigate to where you want to
save the test results and click “Save.” You can also rename the le in the “Save As”
dialog window. The computer soware applicaon will remember the last place you
saved a le.
To read previously saved cable tests
• Click on “File,” “Open,” and select the desired test result le.
• Aer tests have been saved, they will automacally be reloaded the next me the
Applicaon is opened.
To write cable tests to the Cable Master 600/650
• Connect the Cable Master 600/650 to your computer using the included USB cable.
• Open the Cable Master 600/650 soware applicaon. Click on “File”, “Open”, and
select the desired cable tests.
• Click on “Write Cable Tester” and the contents of the currently displayed tests will
be wrien to the Cable Master 600/650.
To print a test
• Select the desired test.
• Click on “File,” “Print”
To create and print test results report
• First select the tests to be included in the report in the Test Results List box. To
select mulple tests do one or more of the following.
• Click on a test and drag to the end of a range of tests.
• Click on the rst desired test, then Shi click on the last desired test
• Press the Control Key and click on a test to add or delete it from the selected tests.
• Select “Create Report Pdf” under the File menu.
• When a Dialog box comes up, select the le name and locaon for the Pdf le to be
saved.
• Select “Create Report Pdf” or “Create Report CSV” under the File menu.
• When the Dialog box appears, select the le name and locaon for the Pdf or CSV
le to be saved.
Note: Columns and Rows may need to be adjusted to view all of the data when CSV
les are opened with Excel.

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MAINTENANCE
Baeries
• The Cable Master 600/650 is powered by six AA alkaline baeries.
• To replace baeries, open the back cover by unscrewing the single screw with a
philips head screwdriver.
• Take out the old baeries and replace. Slide the new baeries in by following the
direconal guidelines in the baery chamber.
• Screw the back cover back on to the Cable Master 600/650. Do not over ghten the
baery back cover.
Warning: Do not use carbon baeries. Do not mix new baeries with old baeries, due
to the risk of baery leakage.
Cleaning
• Use a clean, damp cloth to clean the Cable Master 600/650.
• Before cleaning, disconnect all cables from the Cable Master 600/650. Failing to
disconnect cables can damage the device and cause personal injury.
• Do not use harsh cleaners, abrasives, or solvents.
Storage
• When not in use, store the Cable Master 600/650 in a dry, protecve case.
• Baeries should be removed if the device is stored for a long me.
• Do not expose the Cable Master 600/650 to high temperatures or humidity. See the
specicaons secon for temperature limits.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Specicaon Descripon
Measurement
Technology
Time Domain Reectometry (TDR)
Cable Tesng and ID: up to 1000  (305 m)
Cable
Measurements
Split Pair Detecon: 3  (1 m) to 1,000  (305 m)
Length Measurement: 0 to 1,500  (457 m), ± (5%+1
Supports 8 connuity and ID number remotes (RJ-45)
Power over
Ethernet
Supports 20 RJ-45 and 20 F-Connector ID only remotes Tests
for IEEE 802.3af and IEEE 802.3at (PoE Plus) compliant
PoE Tests for classes and loads cable up to 25.5 was
Active Ethernet (at mode 4) Idenes Mode A or B (pairs with PInodEi)cates
adversed speeds of 10/100/1000base-t half or full duplex
Maximum
Voltage
Can Link to network at 10/100base-t
Parameters refer to the maximum voltage that can be applied
to any 2 connector pins without causing damage to the tester.
• RJ Jack: 66 VDC or 55 VAC
• F-connector: 50 VDC or VAC
Save Test Results Stores up to 256 Cable or network tests with user
Tone Generation Tone Frequencies: 730 Hz and 1440 Hz
Languages English, French, Spanish, German
Battery Life
For 6 x AA, 9 VDC, 2,200 mA-hr (typical) alkaline baery:
perang – 20 hours typical
Baery Life
Standby – 1.5 years typical (200uA max standby current)
Baeries are included
Altitude 10,000  (3048 m) operang
Temperature Operang: 32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C)
Storage: -22 to +140°F (-30 to 60°C)
Stockage -30 à 60 °C
Humidity 10 to 90% non-condensing
Enclosure High-strength PC/ABS plasc with V0 rang with boot
Withstands 4 foot drop on to concrete
Size 1.85”H x 3.6”W x 6.8”L (4.7 x 9.15 x 17.3 cm)
Weight With baeries: 1 lb 2 oz (510 g)
Safety
Compliances
Warranty 1 Year

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CableMaster 600/650
CUSTOMER SERVICE
CONTACTING SOFTING IT NETWORKS
For technical informaon and support please contact the Soing Oce in your
country. Please see the last page of this manual or go to hp://itnetworks.soing.
com.
ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES
Table 8 below lists the addional accessories that are available for purchase through
Soing IT Networks GmbH. Contact Soing IT Networks GmbH for more informaon
via email info.itnetworks@soing.com.

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WARRANTY
Soing IT Networks GmbH warrants that the product shall be free from defects in
parts or workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase if used in
accordance with Soing IT Networks GmbH operang specicaons.
THIS IS THE ONLY WARRANTY MADE BY Soing IT Networks GmbH AND IS EXPRESSLY
MADE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Should any parts or workmanship prove defecve, Soing IT Networks GmbH will
repair or replace at Soing IT Networks’ opon, at no cost to the Buyer except for
shipping costs from the Buyer’s locaon to Soing IT Networks. This is Buyer’s SOLE
AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY under this Agreement. This warranty does not apply to
products which have been subject to neglect, accident or improper use, or to units
which have been altered or repaired by other than an authorized repair facility.
ForEuropean-Customers:
Return of Equipment – To return a product to Soing IT Networks GmbH, rst obtain a
Return Authorizaon number from our Customer Service by calling [phone].
The RMA# must be clearly marked on the shipping label.
To: Soing IT Networks GmbH
Richard-Reitzner-Allee 6
85540 Haar
Germany
RMA-Nr. XXXXXX
ForNorthAmerican-Customers:
Return of Equipment – To return a product to Soing inc, rst obtain a Return
Authorizaon number from our Customer Service by calling +1.865.251.5252.
The RMA# must be clearly marked on the shipping label.
To: Soing Inc.
7209 Chapman Highway
Knoxville, TN 37920
USA
RMA-Nr. XXXXXX
ForASIA/PACIFIC-Customer:
Return of Equipment - To return a product to Soing Singapore PTE LTD, rst obtain a
Return Authorizaon number from Our Customer Service by calling [phone].
The RA# must be clearly marked on the shipping label.
To: SOFTING SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.
3 SCIENCE PARK DRIVE
#03-09 THE FRANKLIN
SINGAPORE SCIENCE PARK 1
SINGAPORE 118223
RMA# XXXXXXXX
©2017 Soing IT Networks. In line with our policy of connuous improvement and feature enhancement, product
specicaons are subject to change without noce. All rights reserved. Soing and the Soing Logo are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Soing AG. All other trademarks, registered or unregistered, are sole property of their
respecve owners.

NORTHAMERICA&CANADA
Soing Inc.
Knoxville, Tennessee
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: sales@soing.us
ASIA/PACIFIC
Singapore
Soing Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Singapore
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: asia-sales.itnetworks@soing.com
China
Soing Shanghai
Shanghai
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: china-sales.itnetworks@soing.com
EUROPE/MIDDLE EAST/AFRICA
Germany
Soing IT Networks GmbH
Haar, Munich
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: info.itnetworks@soing.com
France
Soing SARL
Créteil, Île-de-France
Phone:[phone]
E-mail: info.france@soing.com
Italy
Soing Italia Srl.
Cesano Boscone, Milano
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: info@soingitalia.it
Austria
Buxbaum Automaon GmbH
Eisenstadt
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: oce@myautomaon.at
For technical informaon and support please contact the Soing oce in your country.
hp://itnetworks.soing.com
Rev. 2017_02_EMEA