Allied Analogic, Inc.
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The TriTone Transmitter 3 retains the previous selection when the power is turned
on. The level can be set from the main screen or any operating screen.
Press the LEVEL, use the
[F2]
or
[
F3
]
to select the desired level, and press
[F1]
SET
.
MODE SELECTION
TriTone Transmitter 3 provides three tone mode options; SMPLX 1T, SMPLX 3T,
and TRI-PLEX. The mode is selected by selecting the Function key,
[F1]
,
[F2]
, or
[
F3
]
as shown on the display.
SMPLX 1T
SMPLX 1T applies tone on the Tip to Ground and
the Ring to Ground at the same time. The tone is
balanced on the Tip and Ring and provides little or
no audible tone between the Tip and Ring. The
amount of tone heard Tip to Ring (metallic) will
vary depending on the balance of the pair and the
tone voltage. The tone heard increases on
unbalanced pairs as the tone level is increased.
Simplex tone is commonly used to locate cable
pairs. The tone depends on a good ground to
conduct the tone efficiently. Missing or poor bonds
and grounds can significantly reduce the amount
of tone on the pair and make it more difficult to
locate pairs.
Since Simplex tone is applied to both the Tip to
Ground and Ring to Ground simultaneously, tone
can be heard even if one side is open.
SMPLEX 1T mode displays an analog meter of the voltage between the Black clip
and the Red clip (Tip and Ring). The indicated voltage will decrease if a short is
applied to the pair at the far-end to confirm the pair identity. Audible beeps are
heard if the voltage drop indicates a short.
In the case of a pair with one side open, the good side of the pair can be grounded
and the TriTone Transmitter 3 will provide an audible confirmation.
