IntelliTone IT100 Pro Toner and Probe Users Manual March 2006 © 2006 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Each Fluke Networks product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. The warranty period for the mainframe is one year and begins on the date of purchase. Parts, accessories, product repairs and services are warranted for 90 days, unless otherwise stated. Ni-Cad, Ni-MH and Li-Ion batteries, cables or other peripherals are all considered parts or accessories.
Table of Contents Title Page Overview of Features....................................................................................................1 Registration ...................................................................................................................2 Contacting Fluke Networks ..........................................................................................2 Unpacking ....................................................................................................
IT100 Users Manual Battery Life and Replacement................................................................................. 11 Accessories ............................................................................................................... 12 Specifications ................................................................................................................ 13 Environmental and Regulatory Specifications .......................................................
IT100 IntelliTone Pro Toner IT100 IntelliTone Pro Probe Overview of Features The IT100 IntelliTone Pro toner and probe let you locate and isolate twisted pair (UTP, Cat 5e, Cat 6), coax cables (RG6, RG59, and others for CATV/CCTV), bare wire (such as speaker wire and security network wire), and Cat 3 telephone cabling. The toner also lets you validate voice service. change cadence when a pair is shorted at the far end. This makes exact pair identification easy and precise.
IT100 Users Manual Registration Contacting Fluke Networks Registering your product with Fluke Networks gives you access to valuable information on product updates, troubleshooting tips, and other support services. To register, fill out the online registration form on the Fluke Networks website at www.flukenetworks.com/registration. If you do not have Internet access, print the registration form from the CD included with the product.
Unpacking Unpacking The IT100 products come with the accessories listed below. If something is damaged or missing, contact the place of purchase immediately.
IT100 Users Manual Safety Information Table 1 describes the international electrical symbols used on the tester and in this manual. • Never use the toner, probe, or test leads if they are damaged. Inspect the cases and test leads for damage before use. • Disconnect unused test leads and connectors from the toner when testing telephone circuits. • Never open the case except to change the battery; no user-serviceable parts are inside.
Battery Status Battery Status Auto Power Down LEDs on the toner and probe light for 1 second at power on to indicate the battery status: The toner turns off automatically after approximately 2 ½ hours of inactivity. The probe turns off automatically after 1 hour of inactivity. To reactivate the toner or probe, turn the rotary switch to any position except OFF. Toner battery status LED Probe battery status LED Green: Battery is good. Yellow: Battery is marginal. Red: Battery is low.
IT100 Users Manual The digital tone M is optimized for 4 pair UTP data environments and the SmartTone analog tone H is optimized for two wire locating. In locating mode, the probe’s LEDs light up from 1 to 8 as the signal strength increases. The higher the number, the stronger the signal. To locate and isolate cables using the digital tone, do the following: 1. Connect the IT100 toner to a jack or punch-down block as shown in Figure 1. 2. Turn the toner’s rotary switch to M . 3.
Locating and Isolating Terminated UTP/STP Cables with the IntelliTone Connecting the Toner Locating Cables Smart ToneTM, Analog 1kHz toning Isolating Cables Volume control Digital toning asx04f.eps Figure 1.
IT100 Users Manual Isolating Individual Wire Pairs with the SmartTone Analog Function The H position on the IT100 probe and toner lets you use the probe to trace using an analog tone. SmartTone is intended for use on dry pairs of wires that are un-terminated at both ends of the run. It is not intended to be used on live wires with a DC power source (e.g., live telephone lines), nor will it work on wire pairs that are carrying AC signals.
Validating Telephone Service and Polarity Validating Telephone Service and Polarity The toner detects telephone service and circuit polarity on its banana, RJ11, and RJ45 jacks. asx01f.eps Figure 2. Validating Telephone Service and Polarity Note This test requires power from the Central Office battery. 1. Turn off the toner. 2. Connect the toner to the circuit as shown in Figure 2. Disconnect unused test leads and connectors from the toner. 3. Turn the toner’s rotary switch to SERVICE. 4.
IT100 Users Manual Testing for Continuity You can use the toner to test circuits and components for continuity. 1. If you are testing a circuit, verify that it is not powered. Use the toner’s continuity E function to check for continuity. Use a voltage meter to check other types of circuits for power. 2. Turn off the toner. 3. Connect the toner to the circuit or component as shown in Figure 3. 4. Turn the toner’s rotary switch to E. 5.
Validating Cable Maps with an IT200 Probe Maintenance Battery Life and Replacement Clean the case with a soft cloth dampened with water or water and a mild soap. The toner and probe batteries last for about 20 hours of typical use. WCaution To avoid damaging the case, do not use solvents or abrasive cleansers. Figure 4 shows how to replace the battery in the toner and probe.
IT100 Users Manual Accessories To order accessories (Table 2), contact Fluke Networks. For the latest list of IT100 accessories and other cable testers visit the Fluke Networks website at www.flukenetworks.com. Table 2. Accessories Accessory asx10f.eps Figure 4.
Specifications Specifications Specifications apply at 23 oC (73 oF), unless otherwise noted.
IT100 Users Manual IT100 Toner Electrical and Functional Specifications Output power 5 V p-p Voltage protection 100 V Tone frequencies 1 digital tone 500 kHz 1 analog tone 1 kHz Battery type and life 9 V alkaline (NEDA 1604A or IEC 6LR61); 20 hours typical Auto power down Turns off automatically after 4 hours of inactivity IT100 Probe Electrical and Functional Specifications Tone detection Detects IntelliTone signal from IT100 or IT200 toner and 1 kHz signal from other toners.
Specifications Feature Compatibility Product Compatibility IntelliTone Toner/Probe Feature IntelliTone Toner and Probe Works with Legacy Toner or Probe IntelliTone locate mode IntelliTone isolate mode Cable map validation { Shield validation { Analog 1 kHz tone Visual / audible proximity indicators { Requires IntelliTone IP200 probe. Certifications and Compliance P Conforms to relevant European Union directives. ; Meets C-Tick EMC standard. N10140 Probe: 8.73 in x 1.
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