VDV Wire Tester / English
4-4.Video
Testing Wiring on Coax Patch Cables Terminated with F Connectors.
Note: Test signals in the Video mode may not pass through a splitter. Only one remote
ID can be connected at a time when testing cables connected to a common splitter.
Tester
Coax Cable
F-Connector
4-4-1.Testing Wiring on Installed Coax Cable
1. Connect a known good patch cable to the F connector on the tester.
2. Connect the other end of the patch cable to the wall port or patch panel connected
to the cable under test.
3. Connect a numbered coax remote to the wall port at the other end of the cable under
test.
4. Press ON/OFF
Button to turn on the tester and then press Video
select the video cable test function.
5. Interpret the results of the test by looking at the wiring and display example.
Tester
Cable
F-Connector
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4-4-2.Tone Tracing on Coax Cable
Note: It is necessary to use a separate amplifier probe. Certain splitters used on Coaxial
cables will prevent the tone from passing.
1. Connect the cable under test to the F connector on the tester.
2. Press ON/OFF
select the video cable test function.
3. Press the Tone Button to activate the Tone Generator.
4. Repeatedly press the Tone
chart below for explanation of tone selection.
F-Connector
Remote Identifier
TEST Mode
Button to
4-4-3.Tone Tracing on Coax Cable Cont
• The tone can be sent through the center conductor, the shield or both.
• Repeatedly press the Cycle
• The selection will be shown on the bottom of the display, refer to sequence chart
below for explanation.
F-Connector
Remote Identifier
Button to turn on the tester and then press Video
Button to select the desired tone, refer to sequence
Cable
F-Connector
TONE Mode Lo
TONE Mode HI 1
Lo:
HI 1:
Low Pitch Tone
Alternating High/
Low Pitch Tone
Button to select the desired conductors.
S
CC
Shield
Center Conductor
VDV Wire Tester / English
Button to
Amplifier Probe
TONE Mode HI 2
HI 2:
Warbling Tone
S
Center Conductor
and Shield
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