XFtp Cable Tester User manual

Cable Tester
with Universal Adapter Kit
Operation Manual
X
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About XProTec Pro-Installer Tools
The XProTec line from XFTP is a comprehensive lineup of
professional-grade technical tools. These full-featured, field-
proven, and easy-to-use tools meet the highest quality
standards in the industry, and feature the dependability you
expect for complete installation solutions.

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Table of Contents
Features and Benefits ............................................................. 3
Cable Continuity Testing ....................................................... 3
Short Circuit Testing .............................................................. 3
Precautions Before Use .......................................................... 3
Equipment Supplied ............................................................... 4
A Guided Tour of Your Equipment ......................................... 5
Cable Tester Unit ................................................................... 5
F Type Adapters ................................................................... 6
BNC Adapters ....................................................................... 6
RCA Adapters ....................................................................... 7
RJ-11 Adapters ...................................................................... 7
RJ-45 Adapters ..................................................................... 7
Battery Installation .................................................................. 8
Operation .................................................................................. 8
Testing Cables .......................................................................... 9
RG-59/U & RG-6 Coaxial Cables .......................................... 9
BNC Cables (Male to Male) ................................................. 10
BNC Cables (Female to Female) ........................................ 11
RCA Cables (Male to Male) ................................................. 12
RCA Cables (Female to Female) ........................................ 13
Telephone Cables (RJ-11) .................................................... 14
Network Cables (RJ-45) ...................................................... 15
Warranty Information ............................................................ 16

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WARNING: This device should never be used
on live electrical circuits. It is not protected
against electrical shock! This tool is not to be
used for purposes other than intended. Read
carefully and understand the instructions
before using this device.
Features and Benefits
Cable Continuity Testing
The XProTec Cable Tester is a cable continuity tester for
identifying cables in multi-run installations. The cable tester
uses the Cable Tester to place a DC current through one end
of the desired cable and identifies the cable at the other end
with the Detachable Tone Detector.
Short Circuit Testing
This device is equipped with a Short Circuit Detector LED
located on the head of the Cable Tester. If a DC short circuit
exists in the cable being tested, the LED will illuminate. Many
high quality splitters used for multi-run installations are short
circuits to DC. If these splitters are in line with the cable being
tested, the LED will illuminate.
Precautions Before Use

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Equipment Supplied
The XProTec Cable Tester includes the following:
• Cable Tester with Short
Circuit Detector
•Detachable Tone Detector
• Carrying Case
•Printed Operation Manual
•F Type Adapters (Qty 7)
•BNC Adapters (Qty 6)
•RCA Adapters (Qty 4)
•RJ-11 Adapters (Qty 2)
•RJ-45 Adapters (Qty 2)

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A Guided Tour of Your Equipment
Cable Tester Unit
The XProTec Cable Tester consists of the following components:
Male F Type Push-On Connector
Battery Access Cap
Detachable Tone Detector
Short Circuit Detector LED
Cable Tester

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BNC Adapters
The following BNC Adapters are included:
• Qty 2 - BNC Male to F Type
Female
•Qty 2 - BNC Female to F Type
Female
• Qty 2 - BNC Female to F Type
Male
F Type Adapters
The following F Type Adapters are included:
• Qty 2 - F Female to F Male
Push-On
•Qty 2 - F Female to F Female
• Qty 3 - F Male to F Male

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RJ-11 Adapters
The following RJ-11 Adapters are included:
• Qty 2 - RJ-11 Male
to F Male Push-On
RJ-45 Adapters
The following RJ-45 Adapters are included:
• Qty 2 - RJ-45 Male
to F Male Push-On
RCA Adapters
The following RCA Adapters are included:
• Qty 2 - RCA Male to F Female
•Qty 2 - RCA Female to F Male

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Battery Installation
The XProTec Cable Tester includes one (1) 1.5 V AAA sized
battery. To install the battery, perform the following steps:
1. Remove the battery access cap at the bottom of the
Cable Tester by turning it counter-clockwise.
2. Insert the included battery positive (+) side first into the
body of the Cable Tester.
3. Replace the battery access cap.
Operation
To test a cable run, perform the following steps:
1. Remove the Detachable Tone Detector
from the bottom of the Cable Tester by
turning it counter-clockwise.
2. Attach the Cable Tester to the destination
end of the cable run.
3. Attach the Detachable Tone Detector to
each one of the cables at the home run
cable location. Once the proper cable is
found, a tone will sound.

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Testing Cables
RG-59/U & RG-6 Coaxial Cables
The following example illustrates the configuration of adapters
needed when testing coaxial cables with two (2) male ends.
This configuration uses the following adapters:
• Qty 1 - F Female to F Female
Tone Detector Cable End
Cable Tester Cable End

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BNC Cables (Male to Male)
The following example illustrates the configuration of adapters
needed when testing BNC cables with two (2) male ends. This
configuration uses the following adapters:
• Qty 1 - BNC Female to F Type Female
•Qty 1 - BNC Female to F Type Male
Tone Detector Cable End
Cable Tester Cable End

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BNC Cables (Female to Female)
The following example illustrates the configuration of adapters
needed when testing BNC cables with two (2) female ends.
This configuration uses the following adapters:
• Qty 2 - BNC Male to F Type Female
•Qty 1 - F Male to F Male
Tone Detector Cable End
Cable Tester Cable End

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RCA Cables (Male to Male)
The following example illustrates the configuration of adapters
needed when testing RCA cables with two (2) male ends. This
configuration uses the following adapters:
• Qty 2 - RCA Female to F Male
•Qty 1 - F Female to F Female
Tone Detector Cable End
Cable Tester Cable End

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RCA Cables (Female to Female)
The following example illustrates the configuration of adapters
needed when testing RCA cables with two (2) female ends.
This configuration uses the following adapters:
• Qty 2 - RCA Male to F Female
•Qty 1 - F Male to F Male
Tone Detector Cable End
Cable Tester Cable End

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Telephone Cables (RJ-11)
The following example illustrates the configuration of adapters
needed when testing wired telephone plugs. This configuration
uses the following adapters:
• Qty 2 - RJ-11 Male to F Male Push-On
•Qty 1 - F Female to F Female
Tone Detector Cable End
Cable Tester Cable End

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Network Cables (RJ-45)
The following example illustrates the configuration of adapters
needed when testing wired network plugs. This configuration
uses the following adapters:
• Qty 2 - RJ-45 Male to F Male Push-On
•Qty 1 - F Female to F Female
Tone Detector Cable End
Cable Tester Cable End

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Warranty Information
Trilithic, Inc. warrants that each part of this product will be free
from defects in materials and workmanship, under normal use,
operating conditions and service for a period of one (1) year
from date of delivery. Trilithic, Inc.’s obligation under this
Warranty shall be limited, at Trilithic, Inc.’s sole option, to
replacing the product, or to replacing or repairing any defective
part, F.O.B. Indianapolis, Indiana; provided that the Buyer shall
give Trilithic, Inc. written notice.
Batteries are not included or covered by this Warranty.
The remedy set forth herein shall be the only remedy available
to the Buyer under this Warranty and in no event shall Trilithic,
Inc. be liable for incidental or consequential damages for any
alleged breach of this Warranty. This Warranty shall not apply
to any part of the product which, without fault of Trilithic, Inc.,
has been subject to alteration, failure caused by a part not
supplied by Trilithic, Inc., accident, fire or other casualty,
negligence or misuse, or to any cause whatsoever other than
as a result of a defect.
Except for the warranty and exclusions set forth above, and
the warranties, if any, available to the Buyer from those who
supply Trilithic, Inc., there are no warranties, expressed or
implied (including without limitation, any implied warranties of
merchantability of fitness), with respect to the condition of the
product or its suitability for any use intended for it by the
Buyer or by the purchaser from the Buyer.

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Indianapolis, IN 46235
[phone]
www.fieldtechproducts.com
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