Tone Mode - Black Box TS590A User Manual

CHAPTER 3: Test Modes

3.3 Tone Mode

The tone mode generates audio tones for
use with tone tracers on all pairs, a selected
pair, or a selected pin.
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. This
yields a nominal 10 volts peak-to-peak
across the pair.
A selected pin number or the letters P (for
pin) and S (for shield), along with the
currently selected tone pattern, are
displayed on the screen. The TONE icon
and the icon for the selected connector are
also displayed. Once in the tone generator
mode, when you press the TONE button
for less than 2 seconds, the tester goes on
to the next connector pin(s). When you
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