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Note: Applying the tone on the center conductor and the shield or just the shield will
allow the tone to be detected at a greater distance from the cable. When trying to
identify a cable in the presence of multiple cables, sending the tone through just the
center conductor will limit the signal spreading to other cables. The cable that is being
toned can be identified by touching the probe tip to the center conductor at the end of
the cable.
4-4-4.Cable Identification on Installed Video Cable
• The remote ID's can be used to identify cable runs from the patch panel to a wall
port, each identifier has a labeled ID number.
• When the tester is connected to a cable that has an identifier attached at the other
end, the tester will display the ID number that is marked on the identifier.
1. Connect the numbered remote ID's to the F connector port for each location that
needs to be identified.
2. At the patch panel, connect the unknown cable to the F port on the tester.
3. Press ON/OFF
Button to turn on the tester, and then press Video
select the video cable test function.
4. If the cable being tested is connected to one of the remote Id's, the display will
indicate the number that corresponds to the remote.
Note: The open or short indicator will appear if the cable is defective.
F-Connector
Remote Identifier:
5 remotes
(numbered 1- 5)
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4-4-5.Wiring and Display Examples for Coax Cable
Coax Cable with Proper Continuity
• The cable is good and passes the test, ID 1 signifies that Remote Identifier number 1
is being used to terminate the cable.
• The flashing "o" s on the bottom of the display indicate the tester is running a
continuous test.
Coax Cable with a Short
• The center conductor is shorted to the shield.
• The cable fails the test and the Remote Identifier cannot be detected.
Button to
Short
Coax Cable with an Open
• There is a break in the cable causing an open circuit A broken connection in the center
conductor or shield will trigger a fault.
• The cable fails the test and the Remote Identifier cannot be detected.
Open
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