Black Box TS141A-R2 Specifications

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T

his time-saving test set is

what every cabling-system
installer needs to locate, identify,
and track cable.

The BLACK BOX

®

Tone
Generator & Probe set includes
a heavy-duty nylon pouch that
can be attached to your belt
for convenient carrying; red and
black test leads; and a standard 4­conductor modular cord and plug.

Designed for electrical,
telephone, data, and security
installers, the Tone Generator
locates and identifies open cable
pairs, individual conductors, and
telephone wires to distances up
to 5000 feet (1524 m).

A tone-selector toggle switch
changes the mode of operation
on the Tone Generator between
continuous and alternating tones.
This difference in tones eliminates
confusion when more than one
person is testing cables in the
same area.

The tools you’ll need for locating,

identifying, and tracking wire and cable.

TONEGENERATOR & PROBE

The Tone Generator’s three­colored LED indicates line
polarity, continuity, and voltage
testing. The test set functions
through low-resistance circuits
and operates on a 9-VDC battery.

You can use the Tone
Generator, for instance, to identify
Tip and Ring. When the red test
lead contacts the ring side of the
line, the LED lights green. A red
LED indicates reversed polarity;
and a yellow LED indicates the
presence of AC.

Or use it to indicate line
condition, whether the line is
clear, busy, or ringing.

The Probe, which works with
the Tone Generator, is designed
to identify and trace wires or
cables within a group without
damaging the insulation. The
adjustable sensitivity level helps
you zero in on cable groups, pairs,
and individual wires. The Probe
features a recessed terminal port

for connecting a lineman’s
handset connection and, to
prevent battery drain, a recessed
ON/OFF button . A conductive
carbon-fiber tip prevents
accidental shorts when probing
wires.

You can even adjust the
Probe’s volume to suit the test
environment. Volume can be
increased to overcome noise
(from vehicular traffic or an
engine room, for example), or to
decreased to reduce interference
(computer/data hum or AC buzz).

Like the Tone Generator, the
Probe draws its power from a
9-VDC battery. Its durable ABS
plastic housing protects it when
carried into the field.

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10/05/2003 #22639

Works at distances up
to 5000 feet (1524 m).

Choose continuous or
alternating tones.

Red and black test
leads are provided on
the Tone Generator,
with a standard
4-conductor modular
cord and plug.

Adjustable sensitivity
level and volume on
the Probe.

Durable, moisture­resistant cases.

Maintenance-free
and powered by
9-volt batteries.

Key Features

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• Tone Generator

• Probe

• (2) 9-volt batteries

• Red and black test leads

• 4-conductor modular cord and plug

• Heavy-duty nylon case

• Users’ manual

Tone Generator:

Connectors: (1) 10" (25.4-cm) RJ-11

cable lead; (2) 24" (61-cm)
alligator clip leads

Indicators: (1) 3-colored LED

Power: (1) 9-V battery (included)

Size: 1.3"H x 2"W x 2.3"D

(3.3 x 5.1 x 5.8 cm)

Weight: 0.3 lb. (0.1 kg)

Amplifier Probe:

Connectors: (1) recessed terminal

port for lineman’s handset
connection

Power: (1) 9-V battery (included)

Size: 8"H x 1"W x 1"D

(20.3 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm)

Weight: 0.3 lb. (0.1 kg)

Test Set Includes:

Specifications

Ordering Information

ITEM CODE

Tone Generator & Probe .....................................TS141A-R2