Cable Prowler TM Full-Color Cable Testing and Report Management User Manual • Displays length measurement for each pair in feet or meters using TDR technology • Detects presence of PoE and class of PoE per IEEE 802.
Cable Prowler Full-Color Cable Testing and Report Management User Manual Table of Contents About this Manual.......................................................................................3 Safety Information.......................................................................................4 Cable Prowler Kits.......................................................................................5 Cable Prowler Accessories..........................................................................
ABOUT THIS MANUAL The Cable Prowler™ combines the functions of a high-end cable tester and length-measurement device. It identifies link status, link capability, and detects PoE. All of this is done in full color with internal memory to save your results.
Safety Information To ensure safe operations of the Cable Prowler, follow instructions carefully and observe warning and caution messages in this manual. Failure to observe warnings can result in severe injury or death and can damage the equipment. Table 3. Safety Information Notification Definition The Cable Prowler 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) rating of 60 Volts peak AC or DC.
Cable Prowler Kits Your Cable Prowler is part of a kit.
Cable Prowler Accessories P/N 18301C F Female to F Female Adapter F81 P/N 18303C BNC Female to F Female Adapter P/N 18305C BNC Female to F Male Adapter P/N TCA007 Cable Assembly: Micro USB to USB P/N 21025C RJ45 Port Saver P/N 4007 Hanging Pouch P/N 4072 Durable Plastic Case with EVA Foam Inserts P/N T120C Coax ID Remote Set: #1 - 19, includes foam holder P/N T121C Data ID Only Remote Set: #1 - 19, includes foam holder P/N T125C Cable Assembly: RJ45 to Alligator, 12 inch P/N T126C No
Cable Prowler Description Full-color LCD display Soft keys perform the function on the display above each button. Back Test Enter Direction cursors to move in LCD display On/Off RJ45 jack Micro USB Port F-connector Jack Remotes T120C Coax Remote Set: #1-20 coax ID; includes foam holder T121C Network ID Remote Set: #1-19 includes foam holder T127 Coax Remote Set: #1-8, includes foam holder T128C Network ID Only Remote Set: #1-12 includes foam holder T139 Network &Telephone Testing/ID Remotes #2-8.
LCD Screen The Cable Prowler features a full-color graphic LCD screen. Press any of the four soft keys (blue) below the on-screen icon to select that function. Alternately, you can use the side or up/down arrows to scroll to your selected on screen function and press enter (the center arrow). Types of Faults Several possible error conditions on the cable are detected and displayed on screen of your Cable Prowler. Cable Fault Description Miswire Cable’s wire connection does not follow cabling standards.
OPERATIONS Follow instructions carefully and pay attention to warning and caution symbols. Failure to observe warnings can result in severe injury, death, and damage to the Cable Prowler tester. On/Off Turn unit On/Off—press the red button or turn it off. Automatic Power Down to activate the Cable Prowler The Cable Prowler automatically turns off to conserve battery power if no input or activity is performed on the device. See “setup” to adjust the length of time before automatic power down.
SETUP From the main screen, press the blue button on the far right below the . Use the up and down arrow buttons to scroll “setup” symbol through the Setup menu and to select an option. ▪▪Use the up and down buttons to navigate through the settings. ▪▪Use the right arrow buttons to select setting. ▪▪Use the up and down arrow buttons to change the selected setting. to accept your changes. ▪▪Press the enter button ▪▪Press the left arrow to unselect a setting.
Changing a Setting ▪▪RJ45 VoP : Set the VoP to be used to measure RJ45 cable. ▪▪Coaxial VoP cable. : Set the VoP to be used to measure coaxial ▪▪TIA568A/TIA568B: Set the RJ45 wiring configuration to TIA568A or TIA568B wiring standard. ▪▪Pair/Pin: Set the RJ45 wiremap to measure by pair or pin. ▪▪Meters/Feet Meters or Feet. : Set the length measurement to be displayed in ▪▪Pair/Pin can be changed to test the RJ45 from Wire Order to Pair Order. ▪▪Power Off Timeout 00.5-99.9 minutes.
CABLE TESTING Cable Testing Guidelines The Cable Prowler tests coax, network, and phone cables to detect possible faults, measure cable lengths, show wire pairing and examine a cable’s physical/electrical properties. Important Notes: • RJ jacks for data and phone share internal connections on the Cable Prowler. Connect just one RJ cable at a time. • You cannot connect an RJ and coaxial cable at the same time.
How to Perform a Cable Test ▪▪Power on the Cable Prowler. ▪▪Connect a network, coax, or telephone cable to the appropriate connector on the top of the Cable Prowler. (Warning! Do not plug an RJ11 cable directly into the Cable Prowler. A standard RJ11 cable will damage the Cable Prowler’s RJ45 jack. Use the RJ12 no-fault patch cable that is included with the Cable Prowler.) ▪▪Press the enter button to display the cable test menu.
Network / Power over Ethernet (PoE) Testing Power over Ethernet or PoE describes a specification which allows passing of electrical power along with data on Ethernet cabling. There are two standardized specifications the IEEE 802.3af, and IEEE 802.3at also known as PoE+. The first provides a maximum 12.95 Watts, 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 positive voltage and pins 3 and 6 for the negative voltage.
Link Light The Link Light test is used to help identify a hub or switch port. ▪▪Power on the Cable Prowler. ▪▪Connect the Cable Prowler to an active Network cable or port. ▪▪Press the Network/PoE soft key then press the Link Light soft key. ▪▪The Link Light will automatically begin upon entering the Link Blink menu. ▪▪The Link LED above the LCD screen will flash at the same cadence as the port light. ▪▪Use the up and down arrows to adjust the transmit frequency to suit the switch characteristics.
Tone Generator Tone generation is used to trace cable runs and locate faults by sound. Selection of this mode emits a cadence from the Cable Prowler through the connected cable. The tone is detected by a tone tracer probe. ▪▪Power on the Cable Prowler. ▪▪Use the left or right arrow buttons to select the tone generator icon and press the enter button. ▪▪The Cable Prowler will automatically activate the tone generator upon entering the tone generator menu.
Cable Prowler Application The Cable Prowler Application gives you the ability to view, save and print cable and network test results on your computer. This application can also update your Cable Prowler’s firmware. To install the Cable Prowler application ▪▪Go to http://www.platinumtools.com/products/tcb300.php?cat=42 to download the Cable Prowler software application. ▪▪Save the Cable-Prowler-Application.zip file to your computer’s desktop. Double click on the zip file to open it. ▪▪Double-click on “setup.
To write cable tests to the Cable Prowler ▪▪Connect the Cable Prowler to your computer using the included USB cable. ▪▪Open the Cable Prowler software application. Click on “File”, “Open”, and select the desired cable tests. ▪▪Click on “Write Prowler” and the contents of the currently displayed tests will be written to the Cable Prowler. To print a test ▪▪Select the desired test.
Updating Firmware To Download the New Cable Prowler Firmware ▪▪Go to www. http://www.platinumtools.com/products/tcb300.php?cat=42 Click on the Cable Prowler Firmware update link to download the new firmware. ▪▪Save the Cable Prowler.cyacd file to your computer. Updating the Cable Prowler ▪▪Connect the Cable Prowler to your computer using the included USB cable. ▪▪Power on the Cable Prowler . The software will display “Cable Prowler Connected” at the bottom left of the screen.
MAINTENANCE Batteries ▪▪The Cable Prowler is powered by six AA alkaline batteries. ▪▪To replace batteries, open the back cover by unscrewing the single screw with a philips head screwdriver. ▪▪Take out the old batteries and replace. Slide the new batteries in by following the directional guidelines in the battery chamber. ▪▪Screw the back cover back on to the Cable Prowler. Do not over tighten the battery back cover. Warning: Do not use carbon batteries.
SPECIFICATIONS Measurement Technology Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) Cable Testing and ID: up to 1000 ft (305 m) Split Pair Detection: 3 ft (1 m) to 1,000 ft (305 m) Length Measurement: 0 to 1,500 ft (457 m), ± (5%+1ft) Supports 8 continuity and ID number remotes (RJ-45) Supports 20 RJ-45 and 20 F-Connector ID only remotes Tests for IEEE 802.3af and IEEE 802.3at (PoE Plus) Power over compliant PoE Ethernet Tests for classes and loads cable up to 25.
CUSTOMER SERVICE Contacting Platinum Tools For technical information and customer support, please visit www.platinumtools.com or send an email to info@platinumtools.com.
Warranty Information PlatinumTools guarantees that its products will be free of all defects in material and workmanship. This warranty extends for a period of 12 months from the date of manufacture or proof-of-purchase. All products deemed defective under this warranty will be repaired or replaced at Platinum Tools discretion. No further warranties either implied or expressed will apply, nor will responsibility for operation of this device be assumed by Platinum Tools.
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