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Tone Generator (Copper)
The tone generator helps locate cables by providing an audible tone using
tone probe/inductive receiver {e.g., CableProbe 15 from Softing IT Networks}.
Figure 54 - Tone Generator
Select on which pairs of wires the tone should be output. The individual pairs can be
signaled either selectively, or all pairs at the same time.
You can change the tone with the arrow buttons. There is a choice of high and low
combination of tones to help locate a port or cable.
Tap on
Test
to start tone generation. The tone generator can be turned off by pressing
the
Test
button again.