PCT60 Pro Cable Tester
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The PCT60 accepts a wide range of cable types used in variety of A/V applications
such as XLR (3 and 5-pin), 1/4” and 1/8” TS, TRS, and TT plugs as well as RCA,
MIDI, Speakon (8-P, 4-P), Din 4-P, RJ45, and USB. Choose to either test continuity or
send out test tones. Output level is adjustable between +4dBu pro line level, -10dBV
consumer line level, and -50 mic level. The PCT60 can check for continuity, intermittency, phantom power, and the presence of grounded shields. The unit runs off two
AA 1.5V batteries makinWWg it easy to carry around whether working in the eld or at
home.
Installing the battery
1. Locate the small screw for the battery cover plate on the back of the unit
2. Using a small Phillips head screwdriver, rotate the small screw counter
clockwise.
3. Remove the plate.
4. Insert the two AA batteries with the correct polarity.
5. Reattach battery cover plate, insert screw and turn clockwise to tighten.
Testing cables
1. Move the On switch to Cable Tester.
2. To test pins 1-3, you may adjust the Switch 1-3 selector to SW1. For cables
with more than three pins, you may adjust the selector to SW2 for pins 4-6
and SW3 for pins 7-8.
3. Insert one end of the cable into one of the various inputs.
4. Insert the other end of the cable into one of the various outputs.
5. If the Grounded Shield LED lights up, this indicates that the XLR out shield
has been connected to pin1/sleeve.
6. Once the cable has been connected to both an input and output, the LED
grid will light up to show which pins are connected.
7. Each LED shows which input pins are connected to each output pin. The
Input pins are represented vertically while the output pins are represented
horizontally.
Ex. The LED in the top right hand corner shows that Pin1/Sleeve
on the input is going to Pin1/Sleeve on the output side.
8. For cables with more than three pins, you may adjust the Switch 1-3 selec
tor to SW2 for pins 4-6 and SW3 for pins 7-8.
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Intermittent Connections
To test for broken connections
1. While in test mode with a cable plugged into both an In and Out, press the
reset button to clear the Intermittent LED’s.
2. Next, move the suspected cable end around vigorously while plugged in.
3. If there are any shorted, loose, or broken connections, one of the Intermit tent LED’s will light up showing where the break is taking place.
4. Press Reset to clear the LED’s to continue or try again.
Installed Cable Mode
To test the integrity of a xed cable or one in which both ends are unable to be
connected.
1. To enter Installed Cable Mode, Press and hold the Reset button while
Switching from off to Cable Tester. The On LED light will on and off to
indicate that you are in Installed Cable Tester Mode.
2. Insert a cable into the one of the outputs.
3. The LED grid will now show any short circuits, if any by indicating which out
pins are connected. If there are no LED’s lit, then there are not short circuits
in the cable.
To test for continuity in Installed Cable Mode
1. With the Installed cable plugged into the output of the cable tester, attach
a shorting jack to the other end of the cable, or connect the ends.
2. If the integrity of the cable is intact, the short circuit should show up on the
cable tester. If it does not, then there is a break in the cable.
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Test Tone Mode
*Please Note: If Duracell or Energizer batteries are used, a minor adjustment must be made to
the battery compartment to ensure proper function and battery connection. Due to the Duracell
and Energizer battery cell size, the PCT60 battery comparment must be delicately adjusted to
secure battery placement. For further information regarding this issue, or for technical support,
please contact our customer service line at (718) 535-1800.
1. To send out a test tone, select Test Tone Mode.
2. Plug the cable into one of the Cable Out’s.
3. Press the Reset button to toggle between a 1kHz and 440Hz tone.
4. You can adjust the signal strength to the appropriate level for testing by
adjusting the Test Tone Level selector between -50 (Mic level), -10dBV
(Consumer Line Level), and +4dBu (Pro Line Level).
Phantom Power Detection
While in Test Tone mode, pin2/Tip and Pin3/Ring LED’s will light up if
Phantom Power DC voltage of approximately 9V+ is detected.
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