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Cable Prowler
Full-Color Cable Testing and Report Management
• Displays length measurement for each pair
in feet or meters using TDR technology
• Detects presence of PoE and class of
PoE per IEEE 802.3af/at with load test
for voltage drop
• Detects and reports current link speed
and link capabilities for active Ethernet
drops, up to 1 Gbps
• Link light to identify location on a
hub/switch/router port
• Tests Ethernet cable configuration 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 testing & 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)
User Manual
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- Page 1 Cable Prowler User Manual Full-Color Cable Testing and Report Management • Displays length measurement for each pair in feet or meters using TDR technology • Detects presence of PoE and class of PoE per IEEE 802.3af/at with load test for voltage drop •...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Cable Prowler Full-Color Cable Testing and Report Management User Manual Table of Contents About this Manual...................3 Safety Information..................4 Cable Prowler Kits..................5 Cable Prowler Accessories..............6 Cable Prowler Description...............7 Remotes....................7 LCD Screen.....................8 Types of Faults..................8 Operations....................9 On/Off....................9 Automatic Power Down..............9 Setup....................10 Changing a Setting................11 Cable Testing..................12 Cable Testing Guidelines..............12 Safety Notes..................12... -
Page 3: About This Manual
ABOUT THIS MANUAL The Cable Prowler combines the functions of a high-end cable tester ™ and length-measurement device. It identifies link status, link capability, and detects PoE. All of this is done in full color with internal memory to save your results. Feature Function ▪... -
Page 4: Safety Information
Safety Information To ensure safe operations of the Cable Prowler, follow instructions carefully and observe warning and caution messages in this manual. Failure to observe warnings can result in severe injury or death and can damage the equipment. Table 3. Safety Information Notification Definition The Cable Prowler is designed for use on cabling systems... -
Page 5: Cable Prowler Kits
Cable Prowler Kits Your Cable Prowler is part of a kit. There are three kits to meet your cable testing needs: TCB300 • Cable Prowler Main Unit • Cable Tester Smart Remote, #1 • ID Only Coax Remotes, #1-5 • ID Only Network Remotes, #1-5 •... -
Page 6: Cable Prowler Accessories
Cable Prowler Accessories P/N 18301C F Connector Coupler F81 P/N 18303C BNC Female to F Female Adapter P/N 18305C BNC Female to F Male Adapter P/N TCA007 Micro USB Cable P/N 21025C RJ45 Port Saver P/N 4007 Hanging Pouch P/N 4008 Large Shoulder Bag P/N 4068 Durable Plastic Case... -
Page 7: Cable Prowler Description
Cable Prowler Description Full-color LCD display Soft keys perform the function on the display above each button. Test Back Enter Direction cursors to move in LCD display On/Off RJ45 Jack Micro USB Port F Connector Jack Remotes T127C T128C ID Only Coax ID Only Network Remotes, #1-8 Remotes, #1-12... -
Page 8: Lcd Screen
LCD Screen The Cable Prowler 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 9: Operations
OPERATIONS Follow instructions carefully and pay attention to warning and caution symbols. Failure to observe warnings can result in severe injury, death, or damage to the Cable Prowler tester. On/Off Turn unit On/Off—press the red button to activate the Cable Prowler or turn it off. -
Page 10: Setup
SETUP From the main screen, press the soft key on the far right below the “setup” symbol . Use the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through the Setup menu and to select an option. ▪ Use the up and down buttons to navigate through the settings. ▪... -
Page 11: Changing A Setting
Changing a Setting ▪ RJ45 VoP : Set the VoP to be used to measure RJ45 cable. ▪ Coaxial VoP : Set the VoP to be used to measure coaxial cable. ▪ TIA568A/TIA568B: Set the RJ45 wiring configuration graphic to display TIA568A or TIA568B wiring standard. -
Page 12: Cable Testing
CABLE TESTING Cable Testing Guidelines The Cable Prowler tests coax, network, and phone cables to detect faults, measure cable lengths, show wire pairing and examine a cable’s physical/ electrical properties. Important Notes: • The RJ jack and F Connector share internal connections on the Cable Prowler. -
Page 13: How To Perform A Cable Test
How to Perform a Cable Test ▪ Power on the Cable Prowler. ▪ Connect a network, coax, or telephone cable to the appropriate con- nector on the top of the Cable Prowler. (Warning! Do not plug an RJ11 cable directly into the Cable Prowler. A standard RJ11 cable will damage the Cable Prowler’s RJ45 jack. -
Page 14: Network/Power Over Ethernet (Poe) Testing
Network / Power over Ethernet (PoE) Testing Power over Ethernet or PoE describes a specification which allows pass- ing 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 15: Link Light
Link Light The Link Light test is used to help identify a hub or switch port. ▪ Power on the Cable Prowler. ▪ Connect the Cable Prowler to an active Network cable or port. ▪ Press the Network/PoE soft key then press the Link Light soft key. -
Page 16: Tone Generator
Tone Generator Tone generation is used to trace cable runs and locate faults by sound. Selection of this mode emits a cadence from the Cable Prowler through the connected cable. The tone is detected by a tone tracer probe, sold separately. -
Page 17: Cable Prowler Application
Cable Prowler Application The Cable Prowler Application gives you the ability to view, save and print cable and network test results on your computer. This application can also update your Cable Prowler’s firmware. To install the Cable Prowler application ▪ Go to www.platinumtools.com/softwaredownloads to download the Cable Prowler software application. - Page 18 To write cable tests to the Cable Prowler ▪ Connect the Cable Prowler to your computer using the included USB cable and press the power button. ▪ Open the Cable Prowler software application. Click on “File”, “Open”, and select the desired cable tests. ▪...
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Page 19: Updating Firmware
Updating Firmware To Download the New Cable Prowler Firmware ▪ Go to www.platinumtools.com/softwaredownloads. ▪ Click on the Cable Prowler Firmware update link to download the new firmware. ▪ Save the Cable Prowler.cyacd file to your computer. Updating the Cable Prowler ▪... -
Page 20: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Batteries ▪ The Cable Prowler 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 21: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS 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), ± Measurements (5%+1ft) Supports 8 continuity and ID number remotes (RJ-45) Supports 20 RJ-45 and 20 F-Connector ID only remotes... -
Page 22: Customer Service
CUSTOMER SERVICE Contacting Platinim Tools For technical information and customer support, please visit www.platinumtools.com or send an email to info@platinumtools.com. For technical information and customer support, please visit www.platinumtools.com. Contact Numbers: Phone: 805-384-2777 Address: 2450 Turquoise Circle Newbury Park, CA 91320... -
Page 23: Warranty Information
Warranty Information Platinum Tools guarantees that its products will be free of all defects in material and workmanship. This warranty extends for a period of 12 months from the date of manufacture or proof-of-purchase. All products deemed defective under this warranty will be repaired or replaced at Platinum Tools’... - Page 24 Cable Prowler Full-Color Cable Testing and Report Management User Manual For technical information and customer support, please visit www.platinumtools.com. Contact Numbers: Phone: 805-384-2777 Address: 2450 Turquoise Circle Newbury Park, CA 91320 www.platinumtools.com...