TRIPLETT WireMaster Coax Instruction Manual 84-868 11/05
Table of Contents Features ……………………........…...2 Introduction ………………….............3 Warnings and Cautions ………...........3 Specifications ………………..............4 Typical Cable/Wire Resistances ......... 5 Control Location ……………..............6 Getting Started ………………............7 Detailed Operation …………..............8 Included Items ……………….............11 Maintenance …………………............12 Warranty ………………………...........
Introduction The Triplett Wiremaster Coax is an 8 way Cable Mapper, with built-in Continuity beeper, and 120VAC line cross protection. BNC connectors on the Main Unit and the Remotes allow the user to attach to BNC cables or outlets, and due to the variety of off-the-shelf BNC adapters, to numerous other connector families. Warnings and Cautions • The WireMaster Coax is not intended for use as a voltage detector.
Specifications • • • • • • • • • • • • • Identifies 8 individual Remotes by measuring their precision resistance AC and DC test detects voltages above 3 volts Display: Bright Red and Green LEDs indicate the test results Protected against damage up to 120 volts AC/DC (no fuse required) Minimum cable length: no minimum Maximum cable length: any length whose total DC resistance is less than 200 Ohms (see table) Cables / Wires Tested: Any pair whose total DC resistance is less than 200 Ohms, and is unconnected
Some Typical Cable/Wire Resistances Cable Type RG-6/U Belden 1694A RG-6/U Belden 1152A RG-58/U Belden 7806A RG-58A/U Belden 9311 RG-59/U Belden 8241 RG-59/U Belden 9659 Mini Coax Belden 9221 Telephone (CAT 3) Belden 1227A1 Telephone (CAT 3) Belden 1245A2 LAN (CAT 5e) Belden 11700A LAN (CAT 6) Belden 11872A 12 ga. Speaker Wire Belden 1860A 16 ga. Speaker Wire Belden 1862A Ohms per 1000 Ft. Max Test Length 7.4 Ohms 27,000 ft 30 Ohms 6,600 ft 11.8 Ohms 17,000 ft 26 Ohms 7,700 ft 51.
Control Locations G A F B E C D A: Open LED B: Unlock Button C: Function Switch D: Overload / Voltage LED E: 1 thru 8 ID LED’s F: Short/Continuity LED G: BNC Connector 6
Getting Started Installing / Replacing Battery To install or replace the 9 volt battery, remove the single screw from the back of the case. Gently remove the front of the case to gain access to the battery compartment. Sometimes it helps to press lightly on the numbered LEDs to remove the front. With the front removed, install/replace battery. Replace front, aligning LEDs in their respective holes, and replace screw.
Detailed Operation Identifying Cables (Mapping) The WireMaster Coax will not work if AC or DC voltage is present. Some coaxial cables have AC or DC voltage on them to operate amplifiers, preamplifiers, LNB’s, etc. The OFF: OVERLOAD / VOLTAGE test position of the Function switch tests the connected cable for the presence of AC or DC voltage. The WireMaster Coax is intended for use on un-terminated cables . . . that is, cables without any devices connected to them.
If the OVERLOAD / VOLTAGE LED lights and the beeper sounds, at any time, the cable being tested has voltage on it and cannot be ID’ed. If a number of ID LEDs light simultaneously, a stray voltage may be present that will prevent the cable from being ID’ed. Mapping Cables with Different Connectors or Cables without Connectors Most non-faulted cables containing 2 conductors or more can be mapped. Even single conductors can be mapped if a low resistance ground or return path is available.
Mapping Cables through a Splitter The WireMaster Coax will map individual Remotes through a fully power passive splitter. Most splitters, like those used in CATV (Cable Television) are not power passive. Some splitters are not power passive through all of their ports (partially passive). Satellite splitters and high quality splitters are often power passive, but not necessarily through all of the ports.
Continuity Testing The WireMaster Coax can be used as an audible and visual Continuity tester. To use this feature, the user will need to purchase or make a simple BNC / Clip Lead adaptor. (Triplett PN: 79-792) Connect the adaptor cable to the BNC on the WireMaster Coax. When a circuit with Continuity is connected between the adaptor’s clip leads, the product’s SHORT / CONTINUITY LED will light and the beeper will sound. Intermittent Connections The WireMaster Coax performs tests in real-time.
Maintenance No regular maintenance of the WireMaster Coax is required. In the event the product is defective or is damaged, please contact TTT for repair information. TRIPLETT PRODUCT RETURN INSTRUCTIONS In the unlikely event that you must return your Triplett equipment for repair, the following steps must be taken. 1) Call 1-800-TRIPLETT to obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from Customer Service. 2) Enclose a copy of the original sales receipt showing date of purchase.
Triplett One Year Limited Warranty The Triplett Corporation warrants instruments and test equipment manufactured by it to be free from defective material or workmanship and agrees to repair or replace such products which, under normal use and service, disclose the defect to be the fault of our manufacturing, with no charge within one year of the date of original purchase for parts and labor. If we are unable to repair or replace the product, we will make a refund of the purchase price.
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