Manual

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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.
Open
Wire connection is not continuous throughout cable
length.
Short
A pair has a high resistance fault. This occurs when
the wires are making contact with each other due to
damage or improper termination.
Split
A cable can be wired 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.
Length
Displays the pair lengths found. Length discrepan-
cies may be determined by these results.
Network
Connectivity
Displays network connectivity which allows the user
to determine if it is different than expected.
PoE
Displays results in red if voltages are lower than expected.