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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL NC-100 NETcat Micro Wiring Tester ® Read and understand all of the instructions and safety information in this manual before operating or servicing this tool.
- Page 2 • Detects shorts, opens, reversed polarity, crossed pairs, and split pairs. Safety Safety is essential in the use and maintenance of Greenlee tools and equipment. This instruc- tion manual and any markings on the tool provide information for avoiding hazards and...
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Page 3: Important Safety Information
NC-100 NETcat Micro ® Important Safety Information SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL This symbol is used to call your attention to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in an injury or property damage. The signal word, defined below, indicates the severity of the hazard. The message after the signal word provides information for preventing or avoiding the hazard. - Page 4 Important Safety Information Read and understand this material before operating or servicing this equipment. Failure to understand how to safely operate this tool could result in an accident causing serious injury or death. Electric shock hazard: Do not connect this unit to AC power circuits. Failure to observe this warning could result in severe injury or death.
- Page 5 NC-100 NETcat Micro ® Important Safety Information Electric shock hazard: • Using this unit in a high frequency activated area may result in unstable or inaccurate readings. • Do not drop or get the unit wet as it may cause internal damage. •...
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Page 6: Lcd Icons
LCD Icons The unit’s interface employs a high-contrast, backlit LCD panel to aid ease of use. The icons are used in the following way: 1. Tel, Coax, Ntwk: Telephone, Coaxial, or Network test mode is selected. 2. Tone: Pair Tracing Tone is active. 3. -
Page 7: Operation
NC-100 NETcat Micro ® Operation Switch ON, OFF, and Auto-Off • To switch the NETcat Micro unit on, press the desired mode button for half a second. • To switch the unit off, press a different mode button for half a second. •... -
Page 8: Test Details
Test Details Voltage Checks This test checks for a voltage in excess of a few volts DC across each pair. If a voltage is detected above this threshold, then testing will be inhibited. Wiremap This test checks the cable for correct wiring when the remote unit is connected to the end of the cable under test. - Page 9 NC-100 NETcat Micro ® Examples of Common Results Simple RJ11 Telephone Cord This screen shot shows how a simple RJ11 to RJ11 connection lead is tested. As the plugs are connected the “same way up” either end of the cable, there is effectively a polarity reversal. And as only a single pair is connected, the other pairs (2/5 and 1/6) are open.
- Page 10 Tracing Tone Mode This function provides a means of tracking cables by generating one of three distinct select- able tones on a specific wire, pair, or all pairs. The cable can be traced using a tracing probe that is capable of detecting tones ranging from 577 Hz to 983 Hz. The three available tones are as follows: •...
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Page 11: Specifications
NC-100 NETcat Micro ® Specifications Dimensions: 150 mm x 70 mm x 33 mm (5.9" x 2.75" x 1.3") Weight: 220 g (0.5 lb) (including remote unit and a typical battery) Power Source: 9 V alkaline battery (PP3, 6LR61) User Interface: Display LCD: Icon and seven-segment type, mixed Backlight: Green LED Buttons: Four momentary contact push buttons... -
Page 12: Maintenance
Maintenance Electric shock hazard: • Do not attempt to repair this unit. It contains no user-serviceable parts. • Do not expose the unit to extremes in temperature or humidity. Refer to “Specifications.” Failure to observe these precautions may result in injury and can damage the unit. Battery Replacement 1.
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