Cable Testing General Guidelines
The
FaultChaser
determines the length of a variety of cable types, calculates the NVP
value of a cable with a known length, and identifies cables by sound.
Important Points to Note
The Accessories provided with the FaultChaser must be used to properly connect
cables.
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For coaxial cables, affix t
he F-Connector Coupler to the F-Connector on the top of the
unit. Then connect the end of the cable to be tested to the other side of the F-
Connector Coupler.
•
When testing a cable with an RJ45 jack, connect
t
he F-Connector Coupler to the F-
Connector on the top of the unit. Then attach the Insulated Push-On F to RJ45 Plug.
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To run tests using the Alligator Clips, first affix the F-Connector Coupler (or F-Jack to
BNC Jack) to the top of unit. Then attach the proper Cable Assembly to Alligator Clip
accessory.
Important Safety Points
The Voltage! Icon appears when the voltage surpasses SELV rating of 60 volts peak AC or DC. It
is not recommended to operate the FaultChaser on cable systems exceeding a voltage value of 60
volts.
If the Voltage! icon appears the FaultChaser should be disconnected immediately from the
source of the voltage.
Internal components of the FaultChaser are protected to 400 volts peak AC or DC. Connecting
the unit to cabling systems with voltage above 400 volts peak AC or DC may damage the test unit and
pose a safety hazard for the user.
Using Memory Storage
The FaultChaser features two memory storage locations (M1 and M2) allowing you to
save two NVP values for cable testing.
Note: For the first use of the Memory Storage feature, the default NVP values for both M1 and M2
storage locations is 84.6 NVP. This is a common value for testing RG6 coax cables.
When Memory Storage is in use, the connected cable is tested for the presence of voltage. If
detected, a dynamic voltage warning displays until the unit is disconnected from the voltage source.
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