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Mass cable test 

 
1.

 

If you want to test the same cables in mass quantity (more than 2 pieces), 
read a standard cable as above read cable procedures. 

2.

 

After reading a standard cable, connect the tested cable on the tester properly. 

3.

 

Press the TEST switch once, the test job is proceeding and LCD display will 
show “*Test Mode*” 

4.

 

After the test is completed, the LCD display will show “---pass---” with one 
“Beep” sound, then display will come back to “Ribbon-666*Cable Tester*” 

5.

 

If the test result is error, the LCD display will show “---Error!!---” with three 

6.

 

“Beep” sound, then display will come back to “Ribbon-666*Cable Tester*” 

7.

 

If you want to read the error out, press UP and DOWN to show the error up. 

 
 

How to read the LCD display: 

 
Examples: 
 

LCD display 

Explanation 

1. Read cable wire map and show it by up and down switch 

*Reading...* 

The tester is reading the wire map. 

****Empty**** 

All the wires are disconnected 

A01-B01 A02-B02 A03-B03...... 

All the wires are connected by pin to pin 

A01-B01 A02-B02 A03-B03.......  

Pin 1 and pin 2 are crossed 

A01-B01 A02-B02 A04-B04...... 

Pin 3 is open 

 

2. Test a cable to compare with a read standard cable 

--Pass!!-- 

The wire map is completely the same as 
the standard cable. 

--Error!!-- 

The wire map is different from the 
standard cable. 

 

3. Show the error by up and down switch 

"0": A01-B01 

Pin 1 is open 

"S": A01-A02 

Pin 1 and pin 2 are shorted 

"S": A01-B02 
"0": A01-B01 

Pin 1 and pin 2 are crossed 

"S": A01-B02 

Summary of Contents for 258894

Page 1: ...Ribbon Cable Tester User Manual Model 258894 Hobbes Computer Network Accessories www hobbes usa com ...

Page 2: ...g to buy a highly expensive cable tester Product Profile 1 A SIDE INPUT 40 PIN EXTENSION PORT 2 B SIDE OUTPUT 40 PIN EXTENSION PORT 3 A SIDE INPUT CONNECTORS 4 B SIDE OUTPUT CONNECTORS 5 LCD DISPLAY 6 KEY BUTTONS 7 POWER ON OFF SWITCH 8 9V DC 150mA 2 5O POWER JACK Features Can test most used ribbon cables for wires continuity open short and miss wiring An intelligent CPU can memory a standard wire...

Page 3: ... switch on The tester will automatically operate the self test and LCD display will show LCD BACKLIGHT ON OFF CONTROL 2 If you are going to enable the LCD BACKLIGHT push any switch once except READ switch If you are going to disable LCD BACKLIGHT push the READ switch once Then the LCD display will comes to Ribbon 666 Cable Tester 3 Connect one end of tested cable on the corresponding connector of ...

Page 4: ... 666 Cable Tester 7 If you want to read the error out press UP and DOWN to show the error up How to read the LCD display Examples LCD display Explanation 1 Read cable wire map and show it by up and down switch Reading The tester is reading the wire map Empty All the wires are disconnected A01 B01 A02 B02 A03 B03 All the wires are connected by pin to pin A01 B01 A02 B02 A03 B03 Pin 1 and pin 2 are ...

Page 5: ...pplication the pin 40 means ground 2 Two 40 pins IDC connector s allows to be connected with extension PC MAC Cable Test Interface Unit Fig 2 3 If you are going to use the tester in the same place for a long time the optional power adapter instead of the battery is recommended 4 Don t open the box by yourself if the tester does not work properly Suggest your return it to the original dealer for ma...

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