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TEL - (Telephone cable test) Press to power on and begin testing. Tests to 3pair USOC on standard and 6-position RJ-jack. Press for 2 seconds to turn off split pair test. TONE - (Tone generator) Press a cable test button for the connector being used followed by the TONE button. Displays and sends tone through selected pins and installed wires. Testifier TEL COAX NTWK TONE COAX - (Coax cable test) Press to power on and begin testing.
RJ45 (Shielded) COAX F-Conn.
WARNING! Do not attach to AC power. The Testifier™ may be damaged and cause a safety hazard for the user. CAUTION! Improperly crimped, damaged or uncrimped plugs can damage the jacks on the Testifier™. Inspect plugs for proper termination and crimping before inserting into the tester. Contacts should always be recessed into the plastic grooves of the plug. Do not use 6-position plugs with the 8-position (network) jack.
Features • Tests network (8-wire), telephone (6wire) and coax cabling systems • Supports 8 network remotes and 20 coax remotes (optional, see accessory list) • Large seven-segment LCD with icons for clear results • Cable test results displayed in wire map format • Tests for shorts, opens, miswires, reversals and split pairs • Displays PASS icon for correctly wired T568A/B, both one-to-one & uplink (cross-over) cables • Displays PASS icon for correctly wired 6-pin telephone cables both straightthrough & reve
Description The Testifier™ is designed to test all common low voltage cabling systems found in todays automated businesses and homes; telephone, network or video. The Testifier™ has a large, bright LCD display and four momentary buttons used to directly access each function. The remote attaches to the main unit for storage and patch cable testing.
Upon completion of a telephone or network cable test, the wire map, ID and any faults are displayed. The top line of numbers on the display represents the connector pins on the main unit. The second line of pin numbers represents the connector pin numbers of the remote, normally being the same as the top line for a one-to-one wired cable. If there is a miswire, the pin numbers on the second line will indicate the pin numbers detected and the “Fail” icon will be on.
In the coax mode, the “Open”, “Short” or “Pass” icon will be on to indicate the results of a test. If the cable passes, the “ID” icon will be on as well as a remote ID number, on the bottom line of the display. The “Coax” icon turns on when a test is in progress. As mentioned above, the tone generator operates in Telephone, Coax and Network modes. The different modes are provided so that the pins or pairs being driven with a tone signal are displayed in terms of one of the three connectors.
standard to define the pairs. Connector pins 1-6, 2-5 and 3-4 are the pairs defined by this standard. The tester will display the “Pass” icon when all 6 pins are correctly wired in a one-to-one order. If all 6 pins are correctly wired in the reverse order, the “Pass” icon along with a flashing “Rev” icon will be displayed. Standard telephone cables used between a phone set and a wall jack are usually reverse-pinned.
Network (NTWK) Cable Test Mode The Testifier™ assumes the 8-position jack on the main unit and the remote will be used for connecting the tester to the cable run to be tested. The TIA/EIA 568A/B standard is used to define the pairs. Connector pins 1-2, 3-6, 4-5 and 7-8 are the pairs defined by this standard. The A and B standards are the same except for color-coding and are indistinguishable from each other by electrical testing.
the word “OFF” appearing on the screen briefly indicates this. Another long press will toggle back to the split pair testing, and so on. When split pair testing is not required, as in the testing of flat satin cable, the split pairs can be turned off, so a cable may pass based on continuity only. Tone The tone mode generates audio tones for use with tone tracers on all pairs, a selected pair or a selected pin.
options are dual or warble tones of differing pattern duration. Pressing any button other than TONE turns off the Testifier™. The tone will turn off automatically after about 2.4 hours. Volts! The Testifier™ monitors for voltage present on the jacks during each test cycle. If voltage is found, the “Volts!” icon is displayed and testing stops until the voltage is removed.
Instructions for Use Testifier™ powers off automatically 9 minutes after the last button press in cable testing modes and after 2.4 hours in tone mode. Be sure to install a battery if using for the first time, see battery installation section. Cable Testing To Test a Patch Cable (see caution about cables with bad plugs above) ) Plug one end of patch cable into main unit. ) Plug other end of cable into remote unit. ) Press TEL or NTWK as appropriate for the jack the patch cable is connected to.
To Test Coax/Un-terminated two (2)conductor wire (speaker) ) Attach one end of cable to be tested to F-connector on main unit. ) Remove remote unit from main unit by squeezing the remote lightly between the thumb and forefinger through the openings provided in the main unit and pull out of storage pocket. Remove coax remote from storage pocket on backside of remote and attach to the other end of the cable to be tested. ) Press the COAX button to turn on the unit and begin testing.
To Place Tone on a Cable ) Connect cable to be traced to a main unit jack. For best signal, do not connect a remote to the other end. Due to the shielding effect of twisted pairs, the strongest signal is obtained by having one wire of a pair carry tone. Selecting a single pin instead of a pair will do this. For coax, the Tone is best applied to the shield and the shield cannot be grounded.
Interpreting Cable Test Results The Pass icon will be on if the cable has all pins properly connected per T568A/B for network cables or per 3-pair USOC for telephone cables. The Fail, Short, Open or Split icon will be on if there is a wiring error. The wire map will display the end-to-end connections measured whenever possible. The Pass icon will also be on with a flashing Uplink icon if a network cable has the 1-2 and the 3-6 pairs transposed to indicate a properly wired uplink (crossover) cable.
connection from one wire of the pair to the other wire of the pair or to any other wire in the cable or the shield. A short is indicated by the Short icon being on and flashing -’s in the appropriate pin positions on the second line for the pin numbers involved in the shorts plus a flashing S icon if the shield is shorted to a pin. Miswire - A wire or both wires of a pair are not connected to the correct pins at the other end of the cable.
with correct continuity but not with correct pairing. This most often happens when the cable is terminated consistently at both ends, but in the wrong order. A dynamic or AC test is required to detect this type of error. If the only error is a split pair error, the cable has correct continuity. If cross talk is not a concern, as in flat satin cable, the cable is good if the only error is the split pair error.
DARK = ON LIGHT =FLASHING 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OPEN Ntwk Open S ID 2 12345678 345678 SHORT Ntwk Short S ID 2 1 2 3 4 5 67 8 123456- - MISWIRE Ntwk Fail S ID 2 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 13 2 4 5 6 7 8 SPLIT PAIR Ntwk Split S ID 2 12345678 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 (1 not twisted with 2; 3 not twisted with 6) T568A/B Passing Cable (unshielded) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 16 Ntwk Pass ID 2
Battery Replacement When the battery low icon is on, the battery should be replaced as soon as practical. The cable testing results will become unreliable when the battery reaches about 4.5 volts. To replace battery: ) Remove the screw from the battery door on the back of the unit with a #1 Philipshead screwdriver. ) Pull battery out of cavity and remove battery snap. ) Connect a new Alkaline 9 volt battery to battery snaps.
Specifications Physical Dimensions: Size: 13.2 x 7.3 x 4.1 cm (5.2 x 2.9 x 1.6 inches) Weight: 242 grams (8.5 oz.) with battery and remote Environmental: Operating temperature: 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F) Storage temperature: -10 to 60 °C (14 to 140 °F) Humidity: 10% to 90%, non-condensing Battery Life (9V Alkaline battery, typical) times are for the full capacity of the battery used continuously in one of the following modes Standby: 2.
Models, options & accessories Order number Description TP300 Resi-Tester cable tester with built-in remote (identical functionality with Testifier) TP350 Testifier cable tester (identical functionality with Resi-Tester) TP65 Replacement #1 coax remote identifier for Resi-Tester or Testifier TP63 F connector jack to BNC jack adapter TP62 F connector plug to BNC jack adapter TP610 Network remote identifiers, set of 8 (#1-#8) for cable testers TP608 Network remote identifiers, set of 7 (#2-#8) f
TP312 Set of 20 (1-20) RJ45 remote identifiers TP311 Set of 20 (1-20) coax remote identifiers TP310 Set of 10 (1-10) coax remote identifiers TP309 #1 network remote identifier - replacement PC400 Nylon pouch for one LanScaper, LanRoamerPRO, LanRoamer, Resi-Tester or Testifier with 8 remotes PC250 Nylon pouch for Resi-Tester and Resi-Tracer PC150 Nylon pouch for one LanScaper, LanRoamerPRO, LanRoamer, Resi-Tester or Testifier KP550 Testifier Wiremapping Kit: Testifier cable tester, set of 20 (
KP321 Testifier cable tester TP350 and set of 20 (1-20) RJ45 wiremappers TP312 in a pouch TU8809 KP315 Total Test-Wiremapping Kit: Resi-Tester cable tester, Set of 20 (1-20) coax remote identifiers, Set of 20 (1-20) RJ45 wiremappers, Set of 20 (1-20) RJ11 wiremappers, with 2 RJ45 to alligator cables in a nylon pouch KP314 Resi-Tester cable tester & Resi-Tracer probe, remote #1 TP309, coax remote identifier #1 TP65, 12” cable assembly RJ45 to alligator clip TP40, 7.
Customer Services This section provides a description of customer services available through JDSU (including returns policies and procedures) and warranty information. Customer Service (Standard Services) Customer Service accompanies the sale of every JDSU product.
manufactured equipment. This ensures products meet all published specifications, including any applicable product updates. Calibration — JDSU’s calibration methods are ISO approved and based on national standards. Factory Upgrades — Any unit returned for a hardware feature enhancement will also receive applicable product updates and will be thoroughly tested, ensuring peak performance of the complete feature set.
problem or service requested. The name and telephone number of the person to contact regarding questions about the repair. • The return authorization (RA) number (US customers), or reference number (European Customers). If possible, return the equipment using the original shipping container and material.
Warranty Information JDSU guarantees that its products will be free of all defects in material and workmanship. This warranty extends for the period of 12 months for test instruments and 3 months for cables from date of manufacture or purchase (proof of purchase required). All product deemed defective under this warranty will be repaired or replaced at JDSU’s discretion. No further warranties either implied or expressed will apply, nor will responsibility for operation of this device be assumed by JDSU.
is reused, recycled, or disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner, and in compliance with all applicable national and international waste legislation. It is the responsibility of the equipment owner to return the equipment to JDSU for appropriate disposal. If the equipment was imported by a reseller whose name or logo is marked on the equipment, then the owner should return the equipment directly to the reseller.
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