Manual

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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 genera-
tor
icon and press the enter button.
▪ The Cable Prowler will automatically activate the tone generator upon
entering the tone generator menu.
▪ Connect your cable to either the RJ45 jack or coax connector
located on the top of the Cable Prowler.
▪ To switch between network and coax cables, press the coax
cable/RJ45 soft key
/ .
▪ Press the up or down arrow buttons to select tone cadences
1 thru 4.
▪ Press the left or right arrow buttons to select which pin or
pair to place the tone.
▪ Use a tone probe alongside the cable or at the end of the cable to
hear an audible tone.