Operation
Testing Wiring on Coax Cable Terminated with F Connectors
WARNING:
Never test a cable that is connected to live equipment.
Exposure to voltage can damage the tester.
Cable
Tester
F Connector
1. Connect one end of the coax cable under test to the F connector on the tester.
2. Detach the remote from the bottom of the tester.
3. Connect the Coax adapter to the remote.
4. Connect the other end of the cable under test to the Coax adapter.
5. Momentarily press the TEST button.
6. Interpret the results using the Wiring Examples for Coax Cable on page 11.
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Coax adapter
Remote
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Remote
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Operation
Testing Wiring on Installed Coax Cable
Tester
Cable
F Connector
1. Connect a known good patch cable to the F connector on the tester.
2. Connect the other end of the patch cable (included) to the wall port or cable
under test.
3. Detach the remote from the bottom of the tester.
4. Connect the Coax adapter cable into the remote.
5. Connect another known good patch cable (included) to the Coax adapter.
6. Connect the other end of the patch cable to the wall port or patch panel
for the cable being tested.
7. Momentarily press the TEST button.
8. Interpret the results of the test by looking at the Wiring Examples for
Coax Cable on page 11.
NOTE:
The tester may not be able to test continuity though a splitter.
Other cables connected to a common splitter may affect test results.
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Coax adapter
Remote
Cable
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Remote
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