DCT-400 (CDD-1B) 2/12/01 3:55 PM Page 1 Instruction Manual |Amprobe Data Communications and Coax Cable Detection Instruments Model DCT-400 Data Com/Coax Cable & Circuit Tracer DCT-410A DCT-410B DCT-410C DCT-410D DCT-410E DCT-410F DCT-410G Copyright © 2001 Amprobe
DCT-400 (CDD-1B) 2/12/01 3:55 PM Page 2 INTRODUCTION The DCT-400 Cable Tracer is a convenient instrument for testing different unshielded wiring schemed communication cable with RJ-11 and RJ-45 connectors and coax cable. This tracer can be used for testing and identifying cables before and/or after they are installed. The tracer offers easy operation. Testing status is indicated by multiple LEDs and an auto power-off function maximizes battery life.
DCT-400 (CDD-1B) 2/12/01 3:55 PM Page 3 ITEMS INCLUDED WITH MODEL DCT-400 DCT-410A DCT-410B DCT-410C DCT-410D DCT-410E DCT-410F DCT-410G Datacom/Coax Circuit Tracer (DCT-400) -2- Remote Identifiers (7) (P/N’s DCT-410A through DCT-410G)
DCT-400 (CDD-1B) 2/12/01 3:55 PM Page 4 Unshielded Communication Cable with RJ-11/RJ-45 Connectors Configuration for Testing Commnunication Cable 50Ω or 75Ω Coax Cable with F Connectors Configuration for Testing Coaxial Cable -3-
DCT-400 (CDD-1B) 2/12/01 3:55 PM Page 5 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MAPPING FUNCTION 1. Map/Loc push button switch to the map (up) position. 2. Set the straight/cross-pinning push button switch to either position. or Communication Cable 3. Connect one end of the cable to be tested to the remote identifier and the other end of any cable to the cable tracer. 4. Push the STEP button and read the result. Good Pair: One bi-color (green and red) and one single color (green or red) LEDs.
DCT-400 (CDD-1B) 2/12/01 3:55 PM Page 6 IDENTIFICATION (LOCATION) FUNCTION 1. Set the Map/Loc push button switch to the Loc (down) position. 2. If you know what cable you are testing (straight or cross-pinned), set the straight/cross-pinning push button switch to the correct position (up for straight cable, down for cross-pinning). If you are not sure, set the switch to either position. 3. If no LEDs light up, push the STEP button and read the result.
DCT-400 (CDD-1B) 2/12/01 3:55 PM Page 7 SPECIFICATIONS CATEGORY OF CABLE • Unshielded communication cable with RJ-11 and RJ-45 connectors. • Ethernet 10 Base-T, Token Ring, EIA/TIA-568A/B, AT&T 258A, and USOC. • 50 or 75Ω coaxial cable with F connectors. • 50 or 75Ω coaxial cable with BNC connectors. Must use F to BNC adapters (not included). Maximum testing length for all cable types is 1,000 feet. MULTIPLE FUNCTIONS • Testing cables before or after their installation.
DCT-400 (CDD-1B) 2/12/01 3:55 PM Page 8 WARRANTY Congratulations! You are now the owner of an AMPROBE® instrument. It has been quality crafted according to the highest standards of quality and workmanship. This instrument has been inspected for proper operation of all its functions and tested by qualified factory technicians according to the long-established standards of AMPROBE®.
