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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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LCD Screen
Types of Faults
Displays detected cable fault conditions like miswire, open, short, split, length, connectivity, and PoE status.
Operations
On/Off
Instructions for turning the CableMaster 600/650 unit on and off using the red power button.
Automatic Power Down
Explains the automatic power-off feature to conserve battery and how to adjust the timeout setting.
Setup
Changing a Setting
Guide to modifying device settings like VOP, wiring standards, units, timeouts, language, and PoE test configuration.
Cable Testing
Cable Testing Guidelines
Provides essential guidelines and notes for testing coax, network, and phone cables with the device.
Safety Notes
Important safety precautions to follow when using the CableMaster 600/650, especially regarding voltage and connectors.
Length Testing
Details how the device measures cable length and detects faults using TDR technology and VOP.
Cable Testing with Remotes
Explains the use of #1-8 Network/Tel and 1-20 Coax remotes for verifying connectivity and ID.
How to Perform a Cable Test
Step-by-step instructions on connecting cables, performing tests, calibrating VOP, and saving test results.
Network / Power over Ethernet (PoE) Testing
Describes PoE specifications, modes, and how the CableMaster 600/650 tests for PoE presence, voltage, and link status.
Link Light
Explains how to use the Link Light test to identify hub or switch ports and adjust transmit frequency.
Tone Generator
Details how to use the tone generator to trace cable runs and locate faults using sound with a tone tracer probe.
Cable Master 600/650 PC Software
Overview of the PC software for viewing, saving, printing test results, and updating firmware.
Maintenance
Batteries
Instructions on how to replace the six AA alkaline batteries and important warnings regarding battery types.
Cleaning
Guidelines for cleaning the device using a damp cloth and precautions to avoid damage or injury.
Storage
Recommendations for storing the CableMaster 600/650 in a dry, protective case and handling battery removal.
Customer Service
Contacting Softing IT Networks
Information on how to contact Softing for technical information and support in your country.
Additional Accessories
Mentions a table listing available accessories for purchase and how to get more information.
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