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FUNCTIONS
Tracing Cables
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On the Tone Generator set the function switch to TONE position.
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The TONE and POWER LEDs will illuminate.
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Connect the red test lead to the wire in the cable you wish to trace and connect
the black lead to ground.
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If the cable is shielded connect the black lead to the shield.
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Point the probe tip to the cable and
press the TEST button.
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The POWER LED on the probe will
illuminate.
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Adjust the volume/sensitivity slider
so the output is easily audible.
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The volume will be loudest when
the probe tip is close to the wire
connected to the tone generator.
Tracing Pairs
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On the Tone Generator set the function switch to TONE position.
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The TONE and POWER LEDs will illuminate.
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Connect the red test lead to one wire of the cable and connect the black lead to
the other wire of the pair being
traced within the cable.
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Point the probe tip to the cable
and press the TEST button.
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The POWER LED on the probe
will illuminate.
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Adjust the volume/sensitivity slider
so the output is easily audible.
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The volume will be loudest when
the probe tip is close to the wires
connected to the tone generator.
Indicating Line Conditions (Checking Polarity)
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On the Tone Generator set the function switch to POWER position.
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Connect the red test lead to one wire and the black lead to the other wire of the
telephone line being tested.
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If the CONTINUITY LED turns green
a normal working line with correct
polarity is indicated.
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If the TONE LED turns red, incorrect
polarity is indicated.
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If the CONTINUITY LED turns dark
green, a faulty or off-hook line with
correct polarity is indicated.
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If the TONE LED turns dark red, a
faulty or off-hook line with incorrect
polarity is indicated.
