Klein Tools Klein Tools 501-915 Manual

Cable Length Meter

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

• MEASURES AND DISPLAYS CABLE LENGTH IN FEET OR METERS

• USES TDR METHOD TO MEASURE CABLE LENGTH VIA ITS VOP CONSTANT

• MEASURES MOST TYPES OF COPPER CABLE INCLUDING DATA, VOICE, VIDEO, LAMP WIRE, SIAMESE, AND NM CABLES

• CAPABLE OF MEASURING LENGTH TO OPEN AND SHORT FAULTS

• EXTRA-LARGE FULL COLOR BACK-LIT LCD SCREEN

• BUILT-IN TONE GENERATOR WITH SELECTABLE TONE CADENCE TO EASILY TRACE CABLES WITH AN ANALOG TONE PROBE (NOT INCLUDED)

• CONSERVES POWER ADJUSTABLE AUTO POWER OFF (APO)

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

The Klein Tools Cable Length Meter is a portable time domain reflectometer (TDR) cable length meter. It measures cable length, calibrates Velocity of Propagation (VoP) values, finds faults in cables, and provides tone generation for cable tracing.

• Environment: Indoors

• Operating Altitude: 10000 ft. (3050 m)

• Relative Humidity: <90% non-condensing

• Operating Temperature: 32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C)

• Storage Temperature: -4° to 140°F (-20° to 60°C)

• Input Protection: 30V peak 50/60Hz AC or DC

• Common Cable Length Ranges: Coax: 0 to 2000' (0 to 610 m) Data: 0 to 1500' (0 to 457 m) Electrical: 0 to 1000' (0 to 305 m)

• Measurement Method: Time Domain Reflectometry

• Measurement Units: Feet, meters

• VoP Range: 0 to 99.9%

• Accuracy: ± (2% + 3 ft. or 1 m) with known VoP and consistent

cable parameters

• Tone Generation: Constant: 1200Hz, Alternating: 1000/1500 Hz

• Batteries: 2× AA alkaline

• Battery Low Level: Approx. 2.2V

• Battery Life: Active: Approx. 15 hours Standby: Approx. 3 years

• Auto Power Off (APO):Test Mode: 5 to 20 minutes (default = 10 min.)

Tone Mode: 60 minutes, not adjustable.

• Dimensions: 6.2" × 2.6" × 1.2" (15.7 × 6.6 × 3.0 cm)

• Weight: 12.0 oz. (340 grams) with batteries

Specifications subject to change.

WARNINGS

To ensure safe operation and service of the meter, follow these instructions. Failure to observe these warnings can result in severe injury or death.

• The Cable Length Meter should NOT be used on energized cabling systems.

• Internal components of the Cable Length Meter are protected up to 30V peak AC or DC. Connecting the meter to voltages above this range may pose a safety hazard to the user and the meter.

SYMBOLS ON METER

Warning: Potential for personal injury. Caution: Potential for damage or destruction to equipment.

Always wear approved eye protection

Do not place equipment and its accessories in the trash. Items must be properly disposed of in accordance with local regulations.

UKCA - United Kingdom Conformity Assessment

Do NOT use on energized circuits

Conformité Européenne. Conforms with European Economic Area directives.

Read Instructions

Battery type and orientation

DEFINITIONS

Velocity of Propogation (VoP)

Velocity of Propagation (VOP) is the speed of an electrical signal traveling through a cable, measured as a percentage of the speed of light

BNC-Connector A BNC Connector is a common connector for a

coax cable, often associated with security systems

Time Domain Re ectometry

TDR technology, is a technology that uses VoP values to accurately measure cable lengths

(TDR)

FEATURE DETAILS

Front of Meter Back of MeterTop of Meter

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NOTE: No user-

serviceable parts inside meter.

LCD Screen

RJ45 Port

BNC Port

Battery Cover

Power Button

"One Dot" Button:

Select, Library, Right Arrow

"Two Dot" Button:

More, Edit, Cancel, No, On/Off

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"Three Dot" Button - Type, Return, Home, Left Arrow, Yes

Test Button

10.

Save Button

11.

Arrow Up Button

12.

Arrow Down Button

13.

Male Coax-BNC to Alligator Clips

14.

Male Coax-BNC to Female Coax-F

15.

Male Coax-BNC to Male Coax-F

16.

CAT-6 RJ45 to CAT-6 RJ45

17.

Female Coax-BNC to Male Coax-BNC

18.

Female Coax-BNC to Male Coax-F

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

POWERING ON/OFF Power ON: Press the Power Button Power OFF: Press the Power Button

the unit off.

NOTE: Screen will display “Powering Off, Saving Data”

to turn the unit on.

for two seconds to turn

while it powers down.

Auto Power-OFF (APO): The Meter will automatically turn off after a period of inactivity in order to conserve battery power. The time until auto power off depends on which mode the unit is in:

Test Mode: User-adjustable from 5 to 20 minutes (default is 10 minutes). Tone Mode: 60 minutes, not adjustable.

In either mode, the screen will dim after 1 minute of inactivity to conserve battery power.

SETTING PREFERENCES

Editable preferences include:

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Length Display (feet or meters), Time, Auto Power-Off, Language (English, German, French, Spanish), Date, and Test Lead Length Subtraction (when using the included test leads).

1. Press the Power button

power-ON the meter.

2. Press the "More" button (two

dots)

. The "Preferences"

option will be highlighted.

3. Press the "Select" button

(three dots)

4. Use the Up

and Down

Length Unit:

Time (24hr):

Auto Off Delay:

Language:

Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

Test Lead Subtraction(1ft)

Feet (ft)

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English

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Edit

Arrow buttons to highlight the field you wish to edit. The editable selections will turn orange.

5. Press the "Edit" button (two dots)

6. Use the Up

and Down 12 Arrow buttons to make changes.

NOTE: When setting the time or date, use the Right (one dot)

and Left (three dots) 8 arrow buttons to select the parameter you wish to edit (i.e. hour/minute, month/day/year).

7. Press the Save button 10 to save any changes.

8. Press "Return" button (one dot)

to return to previous screen to

perform testing.

NOTE: Turn ON the “Test Lead Subtraction” when using the included test leads.

NOTE: If changes to clock fail to save, an internal battery needs to be replaced. This is a separate battery from the AA batteries that power the unit and is NOT user-servicable. DO NOT attempt to replace. Contact Klein Tools at 1-800-553-4676 or

customerservice@kleintools.com for further details.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MEASURING CABLES

Important Safety Information

• The cable to be tested should be evaluated for the presence

of voltage with a voltage measurement device by a qualified professional before beginning work with the Cable Length Meter. The cable should be disconnected from any voltage source before beginning work.

• The Cable Length Meter should NOT be used on energized cable

systems.

NOTE: It is important that the included accessories be used correctly in order to ensure quick and accurate testing. The length of the included test leads is automatically excluded from the length measurement. If alternate test leads are used, the length must be manually deducted from the length displayed on the Cable Length Meter. See SETTING PREFERENCES section to disable this option.

Measuring Coax Cable

1. The cable to be tested can be

terminated with a Coaxial BNC connector or BNC to F test lead, or BNC to F adapter or BNC to

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alligator clips lead. Connect the cable to be tested to the BNC port on the top of the Cable Length Meter by inserting the connector into the port and turning a quarter turn clockwise to lock in place. The opposite end of the cable to be tested should be left unterminated OR terminated but left unconnected.

2. Press the Power button

power-ON the meter.

3. Use the Up 11 and Down

Arrow buttons to

highlight the Coaxial option and press the "Select"

Length:

Type

3.21 ft

Library

Home

key (three dots)8.

4. Press the "Library" button (three dots)8 to display stored cable

manufacturers and styles. buttons

to highlight the desired selection, and press the "Select"

button (three dots)

in the library, refer to the Changing VoP Value / Adding New Cable

Use the Up 11 and Down 12 Arrow

NOTE: If the cable you are measuring is not

Information section.

5. Press the Test Button 9 to measure the length of the cable.

NOTE: Turn

ON the “Test Lead Subtraction” when using the included test leads.

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6. To edit Library entries, use the

highlight the desired selection and press the "Edit" button (two dots) to enter the cable information screen. Again, use the

Arrow buttons to highlight the desired field and press the "Edit"

button (two dots)

Arrow" (three dots) location and then use the the desired character. Press the Save button press the "Cancel" button (two dots) Up 11 and Down 12 Arrow buttons to select additional fields or press the "Go Back" button (one dot)

Measuring Twisted Pair (Category, Twisted Pair, Data) Cable

1. The cable to be measured must

be terminated with an RJ45

Up 11 and Down 12 Arrow buttons to

Up 11 and Down

. Use the "Left Arrow" (one dot)6 and "Right

buttons to move the cursor to the desired

Up 11 and Down 12 Arrow buttons to select

to return to the Library.

to save the change or

to discard changes. Use the

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plug on the end that will be attached to the Cable Length Meter. The opposite end of the cable to be tested should be left unterminated, or may be terminated with an RJ45 plug or jack, but left unconnected.

2. Insert the RJ45 plug into the

RJ45 port Length Meter.

3. Press the Power button

power-ON the meter.

4. Use the Up

Arrow buttons to highlight the Data Cable option and press the "Select" button (three dots)

in the Cable

and Down

. The default Data cable choice will appear on

Pair 1-2

Pair 3-6

Pair 4-5

Pair 7-8

Type

Library

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the screen.

5. Press the "Library" button (three dots)

manufacturers and styles. buttons

to highlight the desired selection, and press the "Select"

button (three dots)

Use the Up 11 and Down 12 Arrow

NOTE: If the cable you are measuring is not

to display stored cable

in the library, refer to the Changing VoP Value / Adding New Cable Information section.

6. To edit Library entries, use the

highlight the desired selection and press the "Edit" button (two dots) to enter the cable information screen. Again, use the

Arrow buttons to highlight the desired field and press the "Edit" button (two dots) Arrow" (three dots)

location, then use the the desired character. Press the Save button press the "Cancel" button (two dots) Up 11 and Down 12 Arrow buttons to select additional fields or press the "Go Back" button (one dot)

7. Press the Test Button

Up 11 and Down 12 Arrow buttons to

Up 11 and Down

. Use the "Left Arrow" (one dot)6 and "Right

buttons to move the cursor to the desired

Up 11 and Down 12 Arrow buttons to select

to return to the Library.

to measure the length of the cable.

to save the change or

to discard changes. Use the

NOTE: Turn

ON the “Test Lead Subtraction” when using the included test leads.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Measuring Length to Short Faults (Category, Twisted Pair, Data Cable)

1. While measuring a twisted pair cable, if there is a short between twisted pin pairs (i.e. a short between wires 1-2, 3-6, 4-5 or 7-8), the tester will display "SHORT", with the distance to the short location.

2. If there is a short between two even numbered wires (i.e. a short between wires 2, 4, 6, or 8), the tester will display "SHORT", but distance cannot be measured

3. If there is a short between two odd numbered wires (i.e. a short between wires 1, 3, 5, or 7), the tester cannot detect a short

4. If there is a short between an even and an odd numbered wire that is not a twisted pin pair (for example, a short between wires 1 and 4), the tester will display "SHORT", and the distance to the short location for the even wire only

Measuring Two Conductor and Other Cable

1. Connect the BNC-to-Alligator Clips

test cable the top of the Cable length Meter.

to the BNC port on

2. The cable to be measured should

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have a pair of exposed conductors that run side-by-side (this includes inner pairs on twisted pair cable). The opposite end of the cable to be tested should be left open (unconnected).

3. Securely attach the alligator clips to the two exposed conductors of the cable to be tested.

4. Press the Power button power-ON the meter.

5. Use the Up Arrow buttons to highlight "Other"

and Down

and press the "Select" button (three dots) appear on the screen.

NOTE: If the cable you are measuring is not in the library,

Length:

1.23 ft

Type

Library

. The default cable choice will

Home

refer to the Changing VoP Value / Adding New Cable Information section.

6. Use the "Library" button (three dots) 8 to select a different cable manufacturer or style with the correct VoP. The VoP value is displayed on the screen in the top description.

the library, refer to the section on calculating VoP.

7. Press the Test Button 9 to measure the length of the cable.

NOTE: If the cable you are measuring is not in

NOTE: Turn ON

the “Test Lead Subtraction” when using the included test leads.

8. To edit Library entries, use the Up 11 and Down 12 Arrow buttons to highlight the desired selection and press the "Edit" button (two dots) enter the cable information screen. Again, use the Up buttons to highlight the desired field and press the "Edit" button (two dots) . Use the "Left Arrow" (one dot) 6 and "Right Arrow" (three dots) 8 buttons to move the cursor to the desired location and then use the Up

Arrow buttons to select the desired character. Press the Save button to save the change or press the "Cancel" button (two dots) changes. Use the Up fields or press the back button (one dot)

and Down 12 Arrow buttons to select additional

and Down 12 Arrow

to return to the Library.

to discard

and Down

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Measuring Length to Short Faults (cables with 3 or more conductor wires)

While measuring a cable with 3 or more conductors, to accurately identify which wires are shorted and the distance to the short location, multiple measurements of different wire combinations should be measured. For example, if measuring NM 14/2 electrical cable, the steps for testing are as follows:

1. Set up the tester as outlined in the MEASURING TWO CONDUCTOR AND OTHER CABLE section on previous page.

2. Connect the HOT and NEUTRAL wires to the red alligator clip, and the GROUND wire to the black alligator clip. If "SHORT" is displayed, at least one of the HOT and NEUTRAL wires is shorted with GROUND. If "SHORT" is not displayed, there is no short between HOT or NEUTRAL and GROUND.

3. Connect the HOT and GROUND wires to the red alligator clip, and the NEUTRAL wire to the black alligator clip. Similarly, if "SHORT" is displayed, at least one of the HOT and GROUND wires is shorted with NEUTAL. If "SHORT" is not displayed, there is no short between HOT or GROUND and NEUTRAL.

4. Connect the NEUTRAL and GROUND wires to the red alligator clip, and the HOT wire to the black alligator clip. Similarly, if "SHORT" is displayed, at least one of the NEUTRAL and GROUND wires is shorted with HOT. If "SHORT" is not displayed, there is no short between NEUTRAL or GROUND and HOT.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Changing VoP Value / Adding New Cable Information

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Always verify that the VoP of the cable you are measuring is stored in the Cable Length Meter. If it is not, check the cable box for the information or check the manufacturer’s website. If the VoP can not be located, a value can be found using a known length of the cable in question (see Obtaining

VoP Values section).

1. Press the Power button power-ON the meter.

2. Use the Up Arrow buttons to highlight the

and Down

cable type to be measured and press the "Select" button (three

dots)

3. Press the the "Library" button (three dots)

Arrow buttons to highlight the row to be corrected. At the

Down

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Cable Must Be

Connected

Type:

Pair:

VOP:

Length:

Name:

Manufacturer:

and use the Up 11 and

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end of the list, “Add New” allows you to add a new cable without changing any of the existing default known cable values.

4. Press the "Edit" button (two dots) 7.

5. Use the Up 11 and Down 12 Arrow buttons to highlight the VoP and

"Edit" button (two dots) 7.

press the

6. Use the "Left Arrow" (one dot)6 and "Right Arrow" (three dots)8 to highlight the numbers to be changed, and use the Up Arrow buttons to increase or decrease the numbers until they display

and Down

the value you have obtained.

7. Enter/edit the Name, Manufacturer, and Impedance values as needed.

8. Press the Save button 10 to save changes.

“Save successful” will

display on the screen.

9. Press the "Return" button (three dots)

to return to testing.

Obtaining VoP Values

There are three ways to obtain VoP values for a cable:

1. VoP values for the most common cable types are included in the Cable Length Meter. They can be estimated based on these values or using the chart on page 11.

2. The VoP can usually be obtained by checking the cable specifications or contacting the manufacturer.

3. The VoP can be found using a known length of the cable that will be used during testing (see Determining an Unknown VoP Value section).

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Determining an Unknown VoP Value

Follow these instructions to set the Length Constant based on a sample cable of known length. The Cable Length Meter can calculate a VoP from a test cable length of 25 to 1000 ft. (10 to 300 m). Longer cable lengths will give more accurate results. It is recommended to use at least 50' (20 m).

1. Prepare a length of the same type of cable for which you need to determine the VoP.

2. Determine the actual length of the test cable length using the markings on the

cable, a tape measure, laser distance meter, etc.

3. Connect the test cable length to the Cable Length Meter as described in

“MEASURING CABLES” section.

4. Press the Power button

5. Press the "More" button (two dots)

6. Use the Up

and press the "Select button" (three dots)

7. Press the "Select" button (three dots)

8. Press the "Edit" button (two dots)

buttons to select the cable type to be edited, and press the "Save" button

9. If testing data cable, use the Up

pair to be used for the test. Press the "Edit" button (two dots) pairs, then press the Save button

cable types, skip this step.

10. Use the Up 11 and Down 12 Arrow buttons to select the VoP percentage value. Press

the "Edit" button (two dots) changed. Change the VoP percentage value by using the Up

, and Right (one dot) 7 Arrow buttons until the value for the Length is the

dots) correct value. then press the Save button

11. Use the Up 11 and Down 12 Arrow buttons to select the Name and Manufacturer

selections. Press the "Edit" button (two dots) to the new known VoP, then press the Save button

to power-ON the meter.

and Down 12 Arrow buttons to highlight "Calibrate VoP/Length"

and use the Up 11 and Down 12 Arrow

and Down 12 Arrow buttons to select the wire

to complete the change.

and the first digit will blink, indicating that is able to be

to complete the change.

to create a name and assign a manufacturer

to complete the change.

to change the pin

NOTE: For all other

, Down 12, Left (three

Toning Data Cable

1. Insert RJ45 cable into RJ45 Port cable to be toned.

2. Press the Power button

3. Use the Up

4. Press the "Select" button (three dots)

5. Use the Up

and Down 12 Arrow buttons to select "Tone".

and Down 12 Arrow buttons to select "Data" and press the "Select"

button (three dots)

6. Toning will default to "OFF" for each of the pairs. Use the Up buttons to select the desired pair(s) and press the "Edit" button (two dots)

or use Alligator Clips 13 to connect to wires in

to power-ON the meter.

and Down 12 Arrow

to scroll through OFF, 1200, 1000/1500Hz warble for each pair (multiple pairs can be toned at the same time by selecting a tone frequency for each pair to be tested).

7. With toning turned on, use the Up 1200Hz or 1000/1500 Hz warble for each pair (multiple pairs can have tone enabled

and Down 12 Arrow buttons to select

simultaneously; select desired tone frequency as described above).

Toning Coax and Other Cable

1. Press the Power button

2. Use the Up

3. Press the "Select" button (three dots)

4. Use the Up

and Down 12 Arrow buttons to select "Tone".

and Down 12 Arrow buttons to select "Coaxial" or "Other", and press

the "Select" button (three dots)

5. Toning will default to "OFF". Press the "Edit" button (two dots)

to power-ON the meter.

to scroll through

OFF, 1200Hz or 1000/1500 Hz warble.

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PRE-LOADED CABLE VALUES

CABLE TYPE

CNT-195 CNT195 75.0 Commscope COMSCP RG58 RG58 66.0 Belden BELDEN RG59 RG59 66.0 Belden BELDEN RG59 RG59 78.0 Southwire STHWRE RG6/U RG6 82.0 Belden BELDEN RG6/U RG6 80.0 Southwire STHWRE RG6/U RG6 82.0 Commscope COMSCP RG6 Quad Shield RG6Q 83.0 Belden BELDEN RG6 Quad Shield RG6Q 84.0 Commscope COMSCP RG11 RG11 82.0 Commscope COMSCP

CAT3 4-Pair CAT3 67.3 Southwire STHWRE CAT3 25,50,100 pair CAT3 69.0 Panduit PNDUIT 24/25 Pair CAT3 CAT3 64.0 Commscope COMSCP

CAT5 CAT5 75.0 Farnell FRNELL CAT5e CMR CAT5ER 70.0 Hitachi HTACHI CAT5e CMP CAT5EP 68.0 Hitachi HTACHI CAT5e U/UTP CAT5E 70.0 Mayflex MAYFLX CAT5e CMP CAT5EP 66.0 Panduit PNDUIT CAT5e CMR CAT5ER 70.0 Panduit PNDUIT CAT5e CAT5E 73.1 Commscope COMSCP 24/25 Pair CAT5e CAT5E 71.0 Commscope COMSCP CAT6 F/UTP CAT6_F 70.0 Hitachi HTACHI CAT6 U/UTP CAT6 65.0 Panduit PNDUIT CAT6 CAT6 69.0 Commscope COMSCP CAT6 CMP CAT6_P 72.0 Panduit PNDUIT CAT6 CMR CAT6_R 70.0 Panduit PNDUIT CAT6 CAT6 65.0 Panduit PNDUIT CAT6 CMR CAT6_R 68.0 Nextspeed NXTSPD CAT6 CMP CAT6_P 70.0 Nextspeed NXTSPD CAT6A CAT6A 64.0 Belden BELDEN CAT6A LSZH CAT6A 65.0 Panduit PNDUIT CAT6A CMR CAT6AR 70.0 Panduit PNDUIT CAT6A CMR CAT6AR 68.0 Hitachi HTACHI CAT6A CMP CAT6AP 70.0 Hitachi HTACHI CAT6A CAT6A 64.0 Commscope COMSCP CAT6E CMP CAT6EP 70.0 Nextspeed NXTSPD

10/2 NM Coiled 10/2_C 68.8 Southwire STHWRE 10/2 NM Uncoiled 10/2_U 71.2 Southwire STHWRE 12/2 NM Coiled 12/2_C 67.1 Southwire STHWRE 12/2 NM Uncoiled 12/2_U 73.2 Southwire STHWRE 12/3 NM Coiled 12/3_C 63.7 Southwire STHWRE 12/3 NM Uncoiled 12/3_U 70.6 Southwire STHWRE 12/3 NM Twisted Coiled 12/3TC 68.4 Southwire STHWRE 12/3 NM Twisted Uncoiled 12/3TU 68.4 Southwire STHWRE 14/2 NM Coiled 14/2_C 66.4 Southwire STHWRE 14/2 NM Uncoiled 14/2_U 71.9 Southwire STHWRE

14/3 NM Uncoiled 14/3_U 68.6 Southwire STHWRE

12/2 Fire 12/2_F 59.9 Southwire STHWRE 16/2 Fire 16/2_F 65.9 Southwire STHWRE 18/4 Fire 18/4_F 60.4 Southwire STHWRE 18/6 Fire 18/6_F 61.6 Southwire STHWRE 14/2 Audio Cable 14/2_A 71.0 Southwire STHWRE

CAT5e CAT5E 73.1 Commscope COMSCP CAT6 CAT6 69.0 Commscope COMSCP CAT6A CAT6A 64.0 Commscope COMSCP CAT6A CAT6A 64.0 Belden BELDEN RG59 RG59 66.0 Belden BELDEN RG6/U RG6 82.0 Belden BELDEN RG7 RG7 85.0 Belden BELDEN RG11 RG11 82.0 Commscope COMSCP

6-DIGIT

NVP

NAME

COAXIAL CABLE

PHONE CABLE

DATA CABLE

ELECTRICAL CABLE

SECURITY CABLE

OTHER CABLE

MANUFACTURER

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MFG

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