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CableMaster
Full-Color Cable Testing and
DESCRIPTION
• Displays length measurement for each pair
in feet or meters using TDR technology
• Detects presence of PoE and mode of
PoE per IEEE 802.3af/at with load test for
voltage drop
• Detects and reports current link speed and
link capabiliti es for active Ethernet drops,
up to 1 Gbps
• Link light to identify locati on on a hub/
switch/ router port
• Tests Ethernet cable configurati on and
verifies connectivity while conducting tests
for opens, shorts, miswires, split pairs, and
reverses
• Generates selectable tones on selected
pins for use with tone tracers
• Supports up to 8 testi ng & ID remotes for
network & telephone cables
• Supports up to 20 network & coax ID-only
mapping remotes
• View saved cable tests
• Full color graphical wire-mapping
• Ability to define cable name, save cable
tests, and print all results (cable testing &
network testing)
• Multilingual (English, French, Spanish,
German)
Report Management
600/650
USER MANUAL
http://itnetworks.softing.com
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Summary of Contents for Softing CableMaster 600
- Page 1 • Generates selectable tones on selected pins for use with tone tracers • Supports up to 8 testi ng & ID remotes for network & telephone cables • Supports up to 20 network & coax ID-only mapping remotes • View saved cable tests • Full color graphical wire-mapping • Ability to define cable name, save cable tests, and print all results (cable testing & network testing) • Multilingual (English, French, Spanish, German) USER MANUAL http://itnetworks.softing.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT THIS MANUAL ....................3 Safety Information ......................4 CableMaster 600/650 Description ................5 CableMaster 600/650 Included in the kit / Remotes ............ 6 LCD SCREEN......................7 Types of Faults ......................7 OPERATIONS ......................8 On/Off .......................... 8 Automatic Power Down .................... -
Page 3: About This Manual
ABOUT THIS MANUAL The CableMaster is a handheld device used by contractors, repair technicians, and other authorized users to test, identify, and detect potential faults in voice, video and data cables. The test unit offers the following three features: Feature Function TDR technology Measures cable length and distance to faults... -
Page 4: Safety Information
CableMaster 600/650 SAFETY INFORMATION To ensure safe operations of the CableMaster 600/650, follow instructions carefully and observe warning and cauti on messages in this manual. Failure to observe warnings can result in severe injury or death and can damage the equipment. - Page 5 CABLEMASTER 600/650 DESCIPTION Full-color LCD display Soft keys perform the function on the display above each button. Back Test Enter Directi on cursors to move in LCD display On/Off Cable Tracker: Tone Generator Probe Coax ConnectoR RJ45 Jack USB Port...
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Page 6: Cablemaster 600/650 Description
CableMaster 600/650 INCLUDED IN THE KIT CableMaster 600 CableMaster 650 1 network/tel testing 1 CableTracker CT15 tone and ID remote probe, 6xAA batteries, 8 network/tel testing and ID 2 RJ45 cables, remotes, micro USB cable, pouch 1 cable assembly RJ45 to... -
Page 7: Lcd Screen
LCD SCREEN The CableMaster 600/650 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). -
Page 8: Operations
CableMaster 600/650 or turn it off. Automatic Power Down The CableMaster 600/650 automati cally turns off to conserve battery power if no input or activity is performed on the device. See “setup” to adjust the length of time before automatic power down. -
Page 9: Changing A Setting
CHANGING A SETTING Set the Vop to be used to measure RJ45 cable. RJ45 VOP Set the VoP to be used to measure coaxial wiring Coaxial Vop configuration to TIA568A or TIA568A/TIA568B Set the RJ45 TIA 568B wiring standard Pair/Pin can be changed to test the RJ45 from Wire Pair/Pin Order to Pair Order Set the length measurement to be displayed in... -
Page 10: Cable Testing
CableMaster 600/650 CABLE TESTING CABLE TESTING GUIDELINES The Cable Master 600/650 tests coax, network, and phone cables to detect possible faults, measure cable lengths, show wire pairing and examine a cable’s physical/ electrical properties. Important Notes: • RJ jacks for data and phone share internal connections on the Cable Master 600/650. -
Page 11: How To Perform A Cable Test
HOW TO PERFORM A CABLE TEST • Power on the Cable Master 600/650. • Connect a network, coax, or telephone cable to the appropriate connector on the top of the Cable Master 600/650. (Warning! Do not plug an RJ11 cable directly into the Cable Master 600/650. -
Page 12: Network/Power Over Ethernet (Poe) Testing
CableMaster 600/650 NETWORK / POWER OVER ETHERNET (POE) TESTING Power over Ethernet or PoE describes a specification which allows passing of electrical power along with data on Ethernet cabling. There are two standardized specifications the IEEE 802.3af, and IEEE 802.3at also known as PoE+. The first provides a maximum 12.95 Watts, and the second provides a maximum of 25.5 W. -
Page 13: Link Light
The tone is detected by a tone tracer probe (Cable Tracker probe), sold with the CableMaster 650 or separately. • Power on the Cablemaster 600/650. • Use the left or right arrow buttons to select the tone generator icon and press the... -
Page 14: Cablemaster 600/650 Application
This application can also update your Cable Master 600/650’s firmware. To install the Cable Master 600/650 PC Software • Go to http://itnetworks.softing.com/en/downloads/download-center.html to download the Cable Tester software application. • Save the “Cable Tester Software.zip” file to your computer’s desktop. Double click on the zip file to open it. - Page 15 To save the cable results to your computer • Click on “File” on the tool bar at the top left. • Click on “Save File.” A “Save As” dialogue will appear; navigate to where you want to save the test results and click “Save.” You can also rename the file in the “Save As” dialog window.
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Page 16: Maintenance
CableMaster 600/650 MAINTENANCE Batteries • The Cable Master 600/650 is powered by six AA alkaline batteries. • To replace batteries, open the back cover by unscrewing the single screw with a philips head screwdriver. • Take out the old batteries and replace. Slide the new batteries in by following the directional guidelines in the battery chamber. -
Page 17: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Specification Description Measurement Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) Technology Cable Testing and ID: up to 1000 ft (305 m) Split Pair Detection: 3 ft (1 m) to 1,000 ft (305 m) Cable Length Measurement: 0 to 1,500 ft (457 m), ± (5%+1ft Measurements Supports 8 continuity and ID number remotes (RJ-45) Supports 20 RJ-45 and 20 F-Connector ID only remotes Tests... -
Page 18: Customer Service
CUSTOMER SERVICE CONTACTING SOFTING IT NETWORKS For technical information and support please contact the Softing Office in your country. Please see the last page of this manual or go to http://itnetworks.softing. com. ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES Table 8 below lists the additional accessories that are available for purchase through Softing IT Networks GmbH. -
Page 19: Returns
©2017 Softing IT Networks. In line with our policy of continuous improvement and feature enhancement, product specifications are subject to change without notice. All rights reserved. Softing and the Softing Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Softing AG. All other trademarks, registered or unregistered, are sole property of their... - Page 20 E-mail: info.france@softing.com Italy Softing Italia Srl. Cesano Boscone, Milano Phone: +39 02 4505171 E-mail: info@softingitalia.it Austria Buxbaum Automation GmbH Eisenstadt Phone: +43 2682 7045 60 E-mail: office@myautomation.at For technical information and support please contact the Softing office in your country. http://itnetworks.softing.com...
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