Triplett WireMAster Coax BNC User manual

WIREMASTER™COAX BNC
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
84-868 Rev C
2/13
PN: 3274
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Table of Contents
Features ……………………........…... 2
Introduction …………………............. 3
Warnings and Cautions ………........... 3
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Typical Cable/Wire Resistances .........5
Control Location …………….............. 6
Getting Started ………………............ 7
Detailed Operation ………….............. 8
Included Items ………………............. 11
Maintenance …………………............ 12
Warranty ………………………........... 12
Features
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Introduction
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Warnings and Cautions
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appropriately insulated.
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appropriate precautions.
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Some Typical Cable/Wire Resistances
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Control Locations
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Getting Started
Installing / Replacing Battery
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Detailed Operation
Identifying Cables (Mapping)
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