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CableMaster
Voice, Data & Video Tester with
Length Measurement
• Tests Voice (6 wire), Data (8 wire) and Video
(coax)
• Easy to read, extra large 7-segment LCD
screen with large icons
• Tone generation over voice, data and video
cables, with 4 different tones
• Measures length of entire cable and
individual wire pairs
• RJ (Voice & Data) master remote stores in
bottom of case
• Maps 19 locations at one time
• Tests and indicates pins with shorts,
opens, reversals, miswires and split pairs
• Displays "Pass" icon for correctly wired
T568A/B and crossover/uplink
• Displays "Pass" icon for correctly wired
6-pin telephone plus "Rev" for reverse-
pinned
• Low power consumption for long battery
life
• Auto power-off
CM500
USER MANUAL
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- Page 1 CableMaster CM500 Voice, Data & Video Tester with Length Measurement • Tests Voice (6 wire), Data (8 wire) and Video (coax) • Easy to read, extra large 7-segment LCD screen with large icons • Tone generation over voice, data and video cables, with 4 different tones •...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CableMaster 500 TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview .....................3 CableMaster 500 Features ..............3 Safety Information ................4 CableMaster 500 Parts .................5 Screen Icons ..................7 Test Results and Other Functions ............8 Using the Tester .................10 Cable Testing ..................12 Remotes ....................14 Interpreting Test Results ...............15 Video (Coax) Cables................16 Voice (POTS) Cables... -
Page 3: Overview
Overview The CableMaster 500 is designed to test and measure lengths of all common low voltage cabling found in today’s network, video or telephone systems. It also maps the locations of cable ends by sending a tone on the cable that can be traced with a tone tracer or by blinking the LED on the port jack. -
Page 4: Safety Information
CableMaster 500 SAFETY INFORMATION To ensure safe operation of the CableMaster, follow the instructions carefully. WARNING! Do not attach to AC power. The CableMaster 500 is designed for use on unenergized cabling systems. Connecting the CableMaster 500 to live AC power may damage it and pose a safety hazard for the user. -
Page 5: Cablemaster 500 Parts
CableMaster 500 Parts 1. Connector ports and built-in LED flashlight (top of tester) 2. Large Backlit LCD Screen 3. Glow-in-the-Dark Keypad 4. Stored Master Remote (Removable) with RJ45, RJ12/11 and Female Jacks... - Page 6 CableMaster 500 Phone Cable Coax Cable Tone Mode Mode Mode Port Link Data Cable Mode Mode Fault(s) FAIL Detected Remote ID PASS (Up to 20) Cross-over Wire Map Shield Detec�on Length or Cable Pairs Capacitance Detected Value Ba�ery Strength High Voltage Feet or Beep On Warning...
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Page 7: Screen Icons
Screen Icons DATA/LAN Cable Test mode VIDEO/Coax Cable Test Mode VOICE Cable Test Mode TONE Mode Port Link-Blink Mode Passed Cable Test Failed Cable Test There is a break in a wire between the ends Open The wires in a pair are not in the proper order Mis-wire The pairs are in contact with each other at a point Short... -
Page 8: Test Results And Other Functions
CableMaster 500 Test Results and Other Functions FAIL, Data Cable, FAIL, Data Cable, PASS, Data Cable, STP, Short on 4/5, STP, Open on 4/5, STP, Remote #1, Remote #1, 35.3 ft Remote #1, 35.3 ft 35.3 ft FAIL, Data Cable, FAIL, Data Cable, FAIL, Data Cable, STP, Split on 4/5 and... - Page 9 FAIL, Data Cable, STP, PASS, Data Cable, FAIL, Data Cable, Cross-over detected, Single-ended test, Single-ended test, 35.3 ft (Tester set in shielding not tested, Split on 4/5 and 7/8, ANY Cable mode) 35.3 ft shielding not tested, 35.3 ft TONE mode, Hi Lo Port Link Blink Data Cable, High warble, Tone On...
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Page 10: Using The Tester
CableMaster 500 Using the Tester The corresponding connectors at the top end of the tester are labeled the same as their mode switches. An icon for the currently selected mode will appear or flash on the screen. To turn the CableMaster 500 off when in one of the cable test modes, press and hold the power button until the tester powers off. - Page 11 If a split pair (Fig 5) is detected, those pin positions on the first and second line will be flashing the pin numbers detected from the remote and the “Split” icon will be flashing. If there are multiple errors to display, there will be a combination of the above error will appear.
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Page 12: Cable Testing
CableMaster 500 Cable Testing The top line (Fig 7) displays the cable type test mode, tone generation and link light modes. Figure 7 - Tester Modes Select the test mode by pressing the MODE button until the correct icon is displayed. Press OK/Test keys to start the test. - Page 13 Specific Pair Length - The CableMaster 500 can be used to measure the length of specific pairs for data and telephone twisted pair cables. While in DATA or VOICE cable test mode, pressing the up/down arrow will change the pair slection to the following options: Data Cables AUTO-LENGTH, measures the length of the first pin pair that doesn’t have a fault (e.g.
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Page 14: Remotes
CableMaster 500 Remotes There are four types of remotes that can be used with the tester: • Master Remote: This remote is stored in the lower half of the tester. It is used for both cable verification (fault) testing and for mapping. -
Page 15: Interpreting Test Results
Interpreting Tests Results • Pass/Special Cables: “Pass” will appear if the cable is a properly wired 4-pair T568A/B data cable, a 3-pair one-to-one wired voice cable or a video cable with no faults. Uplink cables, also known as crossover or T568A-to-T568B cables, are commonly used to connect two computers or two hub switches directly together. -
Page 16: Video (Coax) Cables
CableMaster 500 Video (Coax) Cables Tests for shorts, opens and ID’s up to 20 unique remotes (P/N TRK120) on the F-connector jack. Connect one end of the coax cable to the F-connector jack on the top of the tester. Connect the other end of the coax cable to the F-connector jack on the master remote and press the test key to scan for the remote ID. -
Page 17: Set Up Menus
Set Up Menus (See Figure 8—Set Up Menu Map, Page No. 13) There are two paths for changing the settings: A. The “General Setup Menu” changes the settings for: • Feet or Meters when measuring cable length • Setting the capacitance value for a specific cable •... -
Page 18: Setting The Cable Capacitance
CableMaster 500 Setting the Cable Capacitance The capacitive value is used in measuring the length of a cable. The values are preset in the tester, but a custom value can be set for more accurate measurements. To calibrate the value for a specific cable, use a known length of cable, 15 feet or more is recommended. -
Page 19: Port Link Light
Port Link Light The Port Link Light function allows the tester to “blink” the port on a switch or router that a data cable is inserted in. In this mode, the Ethernet LED in the port will blink in the same frequency as the tester. -
Page 20: Tone Mode
CableMaster 500 Tone Mode The Tone Mode generates audio tones on all pairs, a selected pair or a selected pin. These tones can be heard by using an inductive tone tracer. The signal generated on a pair has the signal on one pin and the complement of the signal on the other pin of the pair, yielding a nominal 10 Volts peak-to-peak across the pair. -
Page 21: Accessories
Specifications Item Descirption Display Large 2.75” Backlit Monochrome Dimensions 6.8˝ x 3.2˝ x 1.4˝ (17.3 x 8.1 x 3.5 cm) Weight 10.8 oz. (305 grams) with battery and remote Operating Temperature 0˚C/32˚F to 50˚C/122˚F Storage Temperature -20˚/-4˚F to 60˚C/140˚F Humidity 10% to 90%, non-condensing Maximum Voltage between any RJ12/RJ45/F: 50V DC or AC... -
Page 22: Warranty
©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 respective... - Page 23 NOTES...
- Page 24 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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