To check the status of a phone circuit
1. Move the slide switch on the left side of the tone generator to the STATUS position.
2. Connect the black lead to TIP and the red lead to RING or one lead to each wire of the pair if designation is unknown.
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If the NRM LED lights up, it means the polarity is correct and the black lead is connected to TIP.
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If the REV LED lights, then the leads are reversed.
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If the NRM or REV LED is bright, the line is not in use.
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If the NRM or REV LED is dim, the circuit is in use.
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If both NRM and REV are on or flashing, an AC voltage is present.
Note:
Attach the black lead to a ground point and connect the red lead to each wire of the pair alternately to identify the RING line.
When the red lead is connected to RING, the NRM LED will light. The status LEDs also indicate a ringing line by both NRM and REV
LEDs flashing brightly. To verify a phone line, connect the tone generator in STATUS mode to the line to be tested and call that line’s
number from another line. The tone generator status LEDs should indicate a ringing line.
To check continuity of a cable or circuit.
Use only on dark (unpowered) cables or circuits. Any electrical power present may damage the tone generator or cause erroneous results.
Turn off the tone if necessary.
1. Move the slide switch on left side of the tone generator to the CONT position.
2. Connect the leads of the tone generator to each end of the circuit to be tested. If the DC resistance of the path is approximately
11,000 ohms or less, the L1 NRM and REV LED’s will light indicating a continuous circuit.
3. When not in use, move the slide switch to “STATUS”. The Tone Generator draws no power when the leads are open, but the leads
touching during storage could drain the battery.
Note:
The tone is strong enough with HIGH-POWERED on to light both status LEDs. The NRM green LED will go out when continuity is
found and the red LED will be brighter.
To supply TALK battery power to an unpowered line
This mode provides power to a dry line (not connected to a live circuit) allowing the testing of the line be-
tween two test sets.
1. Slide the mode switch to CONT with the TONE off.
2. Connect one lead from the tone generator to one lead of the phone set and connect the two remaining
free leads to the dead pair.
3. Connect a second phone set across the dead pair at the other end of the line.
4. Take both phone sets off hook (TALK mode) and communications is established. There would be no
dial tone but your voice or DTMF tones would be audible on the other phone.
5. When done, move slide switch to “STATUS”. The Tone Generator draws no power when the leads are
open, but the leads touching during storage could drain the battery.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the screw on the rear of the tone generator with a #1 Phillips screwdriver and remove battery door.
2. Remove the old battery and disconnect it from the battery leads.
3. Snap the battery leads onto a new battery (9V, alkaline). Place the battery in the battery compartment.
4. Replace the battery door and the battery door screw. Do not overtighten.
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Tone Frequencies (±1%)
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Dual 1,165Hz and 874Hz
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Two single tones 1165Hz and 874Hz
Tone Power
Typical (into 600
Ω
, new battery to 5.0 V)
- LO 3.6dBm, HI 9.3dBm
High Power Mode
- LO 12.3dBm, HI 18.4dBm
Voltage Protection
Status - DC 60 V; continuous, AC 300 V peak, 2 secs
Continuity (into 600
Ω)
- DC 52 V
Tone Mode - 250 DC or peak AC volts
Electrical Battery Life
Time is for the full capacity of the battery used continuously (one 9 V alkaline,
540 mA-hr, not included): 120 hrs, typical
Environmental
Operating Temperature: 0 to 50C (32 to 122F)
Storage Temperature: -50 to 75C (-58F to 167F)
Physical
Dimensions 11.4 cm (4.5 in) x 4.4 cm (1.75 in) x 3.3 cm (1.3 in)
Weight (with battery) 42 gm (5.0 oz)
Warranty
Platinum Tools warrants this product to be free from
defects in material and workmanship for 12 months
for test equipment and 3 months for cables and ac-
cessories from the date of purchase. Liability is lim-
ited to the repair and or replacement of the product.
Warranty excludes batteries and cabling included
with the product. NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTIC-
ULAR PURPOSE. Platinum Tools is not liable for
consequential damages.
IS TG210 ToneMaster GJ Rev B 10/17
California, USA
Tel: 800.749.5783
