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Length Test
to switch between meter and feet measurements.
Tone Generation
The Coax Clarifier can generate tones on coax runs
1. Connect Coax Clarifier™ to coax run to be toned.
2. Press the Tone button.
3. Use the Up and Down buttons to select the HL1, HL2, Hi, or Lo tones.
4. Press the Tone button to select whether the tone is placed on the Pin (P), the Shield (S), or
both (PS)
5. A standard tone probe can be used to detect the tone.
When doing a TV install with the Coax Clarifier
1. Place RF remotes on all coax runs being used for TV service.
2. Use the ID Test mode (at NID, etc) to find all runs being used. Note any possible splitters or
bad runs.
3. Bring all runs up to standard (i.e. change non-standard ends, remove splitters, etc.).
4. Place 75 ohm terminators on all coax runs being used for TV service.
5. Use the Quality Test mode (at NID, etc.) to check the quality of all the runs being used.
6. Replace any poor quality runs with Cat5, etc.
When doing a TV repair with the Coax Clarifier
7. Place 75 ohm terminators on all coax runs being used for TV service.
8. Use the Quality Test mode (at NID, etc.) to check the quality of all the runs being used.
9. Investigate and repair any poor quality runs.
10. Retest any repaired runs. If a run still tests poorly, replace the run with Cat5, etc.
Limitations
Like any tool, the Coax Clarifier™ has some limitations
In Quality Mode, it is possible to test using the RF Remotes instead of 75ohm terminators. However,
this will give inaccurate results, especially when testing a single run.
Over time the barrel connector in the meter as well as in the RF Remotes will wear out. Replace
worn-out barrel connectors with new ones as needed.
In ID Mode, the ID Only Remotes cannot be detected through splitters. However, the RF Remotes
can be detected through splitters.
In ID Mode, if the Return Loss (Quality) is less than 17dB remotes cannot be detected and the test
will stop.
For most tests, if a short is detected the SHORT icon is displayed and testing cannot continue.
The Coax Clarifier™ cannot detect all possible faults, especially when the fault is intermittent.
The Length Test is used to measure the length of a coax run.
1. Connect Coax Clarifier to coax run to be tested. Ensure cable
is open on far end.
2. Press the Length Button.
3. Use the Up and Down buttons to select the cable type (RG6 or
RG59).
4. Read the measured length value from the lower right hand
corner of the screen.
5. A cable fault (or splitter) can cause inaccurate measurements.
6. Briefly press the Length and Quality buttons simultaneously
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