Tracing Phone Cables
NOTE:
In order to avoid interference, disconnect the cable being tested
from the outside phone line.
Transmitter
Phone Adapter
Phone Jack
Use the Phone Adapter to connect the Transmitter to a phone jack.
The signal will be sent through pins 3 and 4 (line 1) when connected
to a 6 position phone jack.
Phone
Cable
Receiver
Phone Jack
Interior
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Tracing Data Cable
NOTE:
Use caution when tracing installed cable. The tone generator may
cause interference with other signals on adjacent conductors.
Transmitter
Data Adapter
Wall Port
Use the Data Adapter to connect the Transmitter to a wall port or
patch panel. The tone will be sent through pins 4 and 5.
The tone will be loudest when the sensor tip is touching the
blue pair if the cable is wired to T568A or T568B standards.
To verify identification, separate the wires on the suspected pair
a few inches.
The tone should be significantly louder when to sensor tip is touching
either wire on the separated pair.
Receiver
Cable
Wires
Detail
Closeup
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