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CAT6 Cable Tester
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CAT6 Cable Tester
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157010
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triax.com

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  • Page 1 CAT6 Cable Tester Model Item no. CAT6 Cable Tester 157010 triax.com Version...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Application For checking CAT 5e and CAT 6 cables, (UTP and STP). Can also be used with BNC coaxial cable and modular cables. Contents Product Overview Features Product Profile Operation 10Base-T Cable Test Modular Cable Test 10Base-2 Cable Test Remote Test Test Results...
  • Page 3: Product Overview

    Product Overview The CAT 5e / 6 cable tester provides a simple method of checking the correct pin configuration of 10Base-T cable, 10Base-2 cable, RJ45/RJ11 modular cables, 258A, TIA-568A/568B and Token Ring cables. It comprises of a Master Unit and a separate Remote Receiving Unit.
  • Page 4: Features

    Features • Versatile and simple to use. • Can be used to check the pin configuration of 10Base-T, 10Base-2 Ethernet cable, RJ45 /RJ11 modular cables, 258A, TIA-568A/568B and Token Ring cable. • Easy to read LED indicators on the Master and Remote Units showing the cable status.
  • Page 5: Product Profile

    Product Profile Source RJ45 Jack Receiving RJ45 Jack LED Display for Sourcing End (Jack 1) LED Display for Receiving End (Jack 2) Power Switch LED Scanning Mode Switch Test Switch for Manual Scan Remote RJ45 Jack LED Display for Receiving End (Same as Jack 2) Ground LED for Receiving End Battery Compartment (9V) Battery included...
  • Page 6: Operation

    Operation Loopback test (using the Master Unit): 10Base-T Cable Test Plug one end of the cable under test into the source RJ45 socket, (marked with the p arrow), and the other end of the cable under test into the second, receiving RJ45 socket. Switch the Master Unit on.
  • Page 7: Modular Cable Test

    Modular Cable Test Please refer to the procedures for 10Base-T Cable Test. However, in this test, the LED display should be as shown in picture 2. Note: You will need to use a RJ45 to RJ11 adaptor, not supplied. Picture 2 10Base-2 Cable Test Plug the two RJ45 to BNC adaptor cables (supplied) into the RJ45 sockets on the Master Unit.
  • Page 8: Remote Test

    As the 10Base-2 cable has only two wires, we suggest you scan using manual mode although ‘Auto’ mode can still be used. Remote Test (using the Master and Remote Units). Plug one end of the cable under test to the source RJ45 socket (marked with the p arrow) of the Master Unit and the other end to the receiving RJ45 socket of the remote unit.
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  • Page 10: Test Results

    Test Result Continuity: Pin 2 is connected Open: Pin 2 is Open circuit Short: Pin 2 and Pin 3 are short circuited Miswired: Pin 3 and Pin 6 are incorrectly wired Warning Do not operate the tester in a live circuit because damage may occur to the tester.
  • Page 12 Copyright © 2016 TRIAX. All rights reserved. The TRIAX Logo and TRIAX, TRIAX Multimedia are registered trademarks or trademarks of the TRIAX Company or its affiliates. All specifications in this guide are subject to change without further notice. TRIAX A/S | Bjørnkærvej 3 | DK-8783 Hornsyld | Denmark...

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