Introduction
The Southwire M400TP Data Cable Tester maps out
connections, verifies wiring, and displays faults on RJ45
terminated cables. A built-in tone generator can be used for
tracing and locating cables in wiring closets and patch panels.
With proper use, this tester will pr
ovide many years of
reliable
service.
Maintenance
This tester is designed to p
r
ovide years of dependable service,
if the following ca
re instructions ar
e performed:
1. KEEP THE TESTER DR
Y
. If it gets wet, wipe it off.
2. USE AND STORE THE TESTER IN NORMAL
TEMPERATURES.
Temperature extr
emes can shorten the life
of the elect
r
onic parts and distort or melt plastic parts.
3. HANDLE THE TESTER WITH CARE.
Dr
opping it can damage the elect
r
onic parts or the case.
Maintenance cont.
4. KEEP THE TESTER CLEAN. Wipe the case occasionally with
a damp cloth. DO NOT use chemicals, cleaning solvents, or
dete
r
gents.
5. USE ONLY FRESH BATTERIES OF THE RECOMMENDED
SIZE AND TYPE. Remove old or weak batteries so they do
not leak and damage the unit.
6. IF THE TESTER IS TO BE STORED FOR A LONG PERIOD
OF TIME, the battery should be
r
emoved to p
r
event damage
to the unit.
7. KEEP THE PORT COVER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
STORE THE REMOTE WITH PORT ORIENTED INBOARD,
this pr
otects the port f
r
om debris and physical damage.
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2
General Specification
s
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Humidity
Maximum Voltage between
any two pins without damage
Batteries
Cable Types
Maximum Coax Cable Length
Maximum Coax Cable
Resistance
Minimum Cable Length
for Split Pair Detection
Dimensions
Weight
32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
-4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
10% to 90%, non-condensing
60V DC or 55V AC
Two “AAA” 1.5V
Shielded or Unshielded: Cat 7, Cat 7a, Cat 6a,
Cat 6, Cat 5e, Cat 5, Car 4, Cat 3, Coax
0 to 1000ft (305m)
100
Ω
DC
1.6ft (0.5m)
48.0” X 20.5” X 13.0” (12.2 X 5.2 X 3.3 cm)
4.5oz (129.4grams)
• Do not connect the tester to a live ci
r
cuit. Exposu
r
e to voltage
can damage the teste
r
.
• Do not modify or try to
repair the tester
. No serviceable parts a
re
inside.
• Do not use the tester in a wet or damp envi
r
onment or during
electrical storms.
• Do not use the tester near explosive gases, dust or vapo
r
.
• Visually inspect an RJ plug befo
r
e inserting it into the teste
r
.
Poorly terminated plugs may damage the jacks on the teste
r
.
• Do not plug a 6 position connector (RJ11/RJ12) into the teste
r
.
Damage to the test jack may occu
r
.
• Replace the batteries immediately when the low battery wa
r
ning
appears.
Test r
esults may not be accurate when the low battery
war
ning is on.
WARNINGS
