Operation
LED status
An LED that glows indicates
proper continuity
Coax Cable with Proper Continuity
The cable is good and passes the test.
Coax Cable with a Short Between the Center Conductor and Shield
Short
The center conductor is shorted to the shield.
Coax Cable with a Loss of Continuity on the Center Conductor or Shield
Open
There is a break in the cable causing an open circuit.
Wiring Examples for Coax Cable
A flashing LED indicates
An LED that does not glow
a shorted cable
indicates an open cable
TEST
1-2
LOW BATT
(coax)
3-6
X
SHORT
4-5
MISWIRE
7-8
REVERSAL
S
SPLIT
TEST
1-2
LOW BATT
(coax)
3-6
X
SHORT
4-5
MISWIRE
7-8
REVERSAL
S
SPLIT
TEST
1-2
LOW BATT
(coax)
3-6
X
SHORT
4-5
MISWIRE
7-8
REVERSAL
S
SPLIT
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Operation
Battery Replacement
1. Loosen and remove the one
Phillips screw.
2. Open the battery compartment.
3. Replace the two AAA batteries.
4. Re-assemble the tester.
NOTE:
Do not operate the tester with the battery door removed.
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Southwire Company, LLC warrants this product to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover fuses,
disposable batteries, or damage arising from an accident, neglect, misapplication,
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or abnormal handling of the product. Southwire's sole liability, and the purchaser's exclusive
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Phillips
Battery
screw
door
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