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Physical Dimensions

Size: 17.3 x 8.0 x 3.3 cm (6.8 x 3.15 x 1.3 inches)

Weight: 340 grams (12.0 oz.) with battery

Power

4 AA alkaline batteries

 

Standby: 4 years

 

Active: 20 hours average

Operating Environment

 

Operating temperature: 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F) 

 

Storage temperature: -20 to 60 °C (-4 to 140 °F) 

 

Humidity: 10% to 90%, non-condensing 

 

Altitude:  3,050 meters (10,000ft) maximum

Quality (Return Loss)

0.0 to 40.0dB 

ID Only Coax Remotes

100 ohms maximum DC resistance, center 

conductor plus shield

 Coax RF Remotes

17 dB maximum attenuation to remote location 

(splitters, cable, etc.)

Audio Frequency Tone

 

1,000 and 600 Hz – 4 patterns (High only, Low 

only, 2 warble tones)

 

3.3Vp-p (pin or shield), 6.6Vp-p (both pin and 

shield) open circuit 

Radio Frequency Tone

10, 20, 30 or 40MHz, 1Vrms into 75 ohms

Battery Low Level

Approximately 4 volts

Capacitance Length

 

Range – 0 to 1,500 ft (457 meters) min at 15pF/

ft length constant

 

Accuracy – ±5% ±1ft (0.5 m) with correct length 

constant

 

Length Constant Range – 10.0 to 40.0 pF/ft (33 

to 131pF/meter)

Compliance 

           Complies with Conformité Européenne 

directives.

sPeCIfICaTIons

Содержание Coax Clarifier TCC200

Страница 1: ...Determines cable run length and reports the location of an open or unterminated cable Quality of Network Measures overall network quality and clearly depicts network reading as both a bar graph and a...

Страница 2: ...Loss Meter 20 Measure Network Insertion Loss 21 Test Splitters 21 Using Length Mode 22 Measure Cable Length 22 Adjust Length Constant Value 24 Length Constant Accuracy 26 Using ID Mode 27 RF Remote Ba...

Страница 3: ...istance to an open unterminated cable Coax Run Mapping Identifies cables and determines their location by mapping up to 4 runs through a splitter using Coax RF remotes and up to 12 cables using ID Onl...

Страница 4: ...onnect test unit from active signal source If the unit is not disconnected from the source the Coax Clarifier will turn off after 90 seconds Conformit Europ enne Conforms with European Economic Area d...

Страница 5: ...tion loss is measured in dB and represents the percentage of signal that is successfully transmitted through a run Return Loss A common measurement of coax networks return loss is a measure of Voltage...

Страница 6: ...systems Connecting the Coax Clarifier to live AC power may damage the unit and pose a safety hazard for the user Do not place equipment or its accessories in the trash Items must be properly disposed...

Страница 7: ...CR002 TCR003 TCR004 Coax RF Remotes No 1 Coax RF Remote No 2 Coax RF Remote No 3 Coax RF Remote No 4 Coax RF Remote TRK104 TRK112 ID Only Coax Remotes Nos 1 4 ID Only Coax Remote Set in Foam Holder No...

Страница 8: ...ality Tests and grades splitter performance Measures length of coax cable in feet or meters Identifies up to 4 RF remotes and 12 ID Only Coax remotes Automatic pre test voltage checks Measures single...

Страница 9: ...p of the Coax Clarifier The connector enables you to test and measure single cables and coax networks Note An F Connector coupler is provided with your purchase of the Coax Clarifier The Coax Clarifie...

Страница 10: ...ry capacity Cable Conditions The device checks for three cable conditions during testing Open Short and Terminated The cable conditions explained in Table 5 appear in a column below the battery low ic...

Страница 11: ...of the display screen when mapping is complete and all remotes are detected Unterminated Runs RF and ID Only Coax remotes are not identified on unterminated runs The Open icon appears in the right sid...

Страница 12: ...ch type of cable has its own length constant value which is used to properly measure cable length Length Constant Value A value measured in picofarads pF per foot or meter appears in the lower left co...

Страница 13: ...owing icons and values appear in the screen see Figure 6 Bar Graph The bar graph depicts the overall quality of the network being tested The bar graph appearing in the lower right of the screen corres...

Страница 14: ...is transmitted on the coax pin P the coax shield S or both the pin and shield PS The icons related to the current tone path selection appear in the lower left corner of LCD display screen Frequency I...

Страница 15: ...remaining battery life indicating the battery needs to be replaced Results may be unreliable at this point Voltage Detected Warning Voltage If voltage is detected on the cable the Voltage icon flashes...

Страница 16: ...nd Quality buttons simultaneously toggles between length measurement units of feet and meters A long press two seconds of the Length button allows you to edit the length constant Quality The Quality M...

Страница 17: ...atible dB Loss meter A short press of the Tone button transmits a frequency from the unit through the connected cable Up Down In Tone Mode the Up and Down buttons allow you to select a tone test TONE...

Страница 18: ...period of inactivity to conserve battery power The automatic power down feature is dependent on which test modes are in use and if voltage is detected in the network see Table 10 Table 10 Automatic P...

Страница 19: ...the top of the unit in order to properly connect cables Important Safety Points The Coax Clarifier is designed for use on unenergized cabling systems Connecting the Coax Clarifier to live AC power ma...

Страница 20: ...cing The tone path defaults to Pin P with frequency HL1 For subsequent uses of Tone Mode the tone path and test last selected will be restored in the unit s memory Trace Cable Runs In order to identif...

Страница 21: ...in the LCD display screen 5 Use the tone probe according to the tone path selected to identify cable runs 6 Interpret display results and trouble shoot potential cable conditions Open Short or Termina...

Страница 22: ...y screen updates with the RF TONE icon see Figure 11 4 Select a frequency by pressing the UP and DOWN buttons until the LCD display screen updates with your desired selection There are four RF Tone fr...

Страница 23: ...loss measurement reading 3 When the dB Loss meter is calibrated to the network being tested disconnect the meter from the Coax Clarifier Measure Network Insertion Loss 1 Connect the Coax Clarifier to...

Страница 24: ...isplays until the unit is disconnected from the voltage or active signal source The Coax Clarifier automatically turns OFF after 90 seconds if the unit is not removed from the voltage or signal source...

Страница 25: ...nstructions on how to modify the length constant value 4 Quickly press the LENGTH and QUALITY buttons simultaneously to toggle the measurement units between feet and meters The following updates appea...

Страница 26: ...Cables have a specified capacitance per foot or meter This is the length constant used to determine a cable s length The Coax Clarifier comes with default length constant values for cable types RG59 a...

Страница 27: ...ropriate cable type The length constant value is edited for only the specified cable type To change the cable type press the UP and DOWN buttons until the screen updates with the desired selection RG5...

Страница 28: ...specified cable type Note Pressing other test mode buttons or the POWER button during Edit Mode will discard the edited value 6 Press a different test mode button QUALITY ID or TONE to exit Length Mo...

Страница 29: ...de is used on an unterminated network the following icons can appear in the LCD display screen If the network is completely unterminated ID mapping is not possible The Open icon flashes and the HLt ic...

Страница 30: ...button to begin mapping the network The LCD display screen shows the following icons upon entering ID Mode ID icon appears demonstrating you are in ID mode RF icon displays under the ID icon As mappi...

Страница 31: ...the battery needs to be replaced The battery check is only performed when the remote is activated for an ID test Results may be unreliable once the battery low threshold is detected Note Refer to the...

Страница 32: ...attenuation there is approximately a 15 reduction in the quality reading If the Coax Clarifier signal has an attenuation of 6dB or higher in the path to the RF remotes the quality reading will remain...

Страница 33: ...e 1 Connect one end of the coax cable into the F Connector coupler 2 Press the QUALITY button to measure the network s return loss The LCD display screen shows the following icons upon entering Qualit...

Страница 34: ...secure the battery door Do not over tighten the battery door Doing so can damage the test unit RF Remote Battery Replacement 1 Remove screw on the bottom of the remote with a 1 Philips head screw driv...

Страница 35: ...s to clean the Coax Clarifier Storage When the Coax Clarifier is not in use store in a dry protective case The batteries should be removed if the unit is stored for a long period of time Do not expose...

Страница 36: ...CA 93012 Additional Accessories and Kits Table 13 lists the pouches provided in the four kits These pouches are used to carry your Coax Clarifier accessories Table 14 details the number of accessories...

Страница 37: ...oupler F81 18306 4 F Terminator Plug 4007 1 Hanging Pouch Kit TCC220 Product Number Quantity Description TCR001 1 No 1 Coax RF Remote TCR002 1 No 2 Coax RF Remote TCR003 1 No 3 Coax RF Remote TCR004 1...

Страница 38: ...DC resistance center conductor plus shield Coax RF Remotes 17 dB maximum attenuation to remote location splitters cable etc Audio Frequency Tone 1 000 and 600 Hz 4 patterns High only Low only 2 warbl...

Страница 39: ...rial and workmanship This warranty extends for the period stated on the package from the date of manufacture or proof of purchase Products deemed defective under this warranty will be repaired or repl...

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