TRIPLETT
WireMaster
HDMI
High Definition
Cable Tester
Instruction Manual
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WireMaster HDMI FEATURES
• Lightweight, Rugged, Simple to use
• Test fragile, easily damaged HDMI Patch Cables
and In-wall Cables before and after installation
• "X-Test" checks for Shorts, Opens, and Miswires in
all RGB conductors (most testers only test for Opens)
• Tests all HDMI cables with Type A connectors
• 2 Test Modes: Automatically scan and test all conductors in
a cable, or Manually test individual conductors for
intermittent faults
• Separate Transmitter and Receiver units provided for ultimate
versatility, especially when cable ends are in different rooms
• Uses 1 standard 9V battery
• Low Battery Indicator LED
• Padded, Cordura Carrying Case included
• One Year Warranty
INTRODUCTION
The Triplett WireMaster HDMI High Definition Cable Tester is an
advanced tester utilizing X-TEST technology. It outperforms similar
products, identifying faults that other testers miss. It employs
both Autoscanning for quick testing of all of the wires, and Manual
testing for more rigorous testing on individual wires. It works
with all types of HDMI cables with Type A connectors on their
ends. It will test short patch cables or long installed cables. Consisting of a Transmitter and a Receiver, the cable is easily tested
by connecting to the ends of the cable and observing the LED
displays. A built in battery test informs the user when the 9 volt
battery needs to be replaced.
HDMI Cables
Unlike other cables common in the work or household environment (coax, telephone, security, LAN, etc), HDMI cables are very
fragile and can be damaged by pulling on them too hard, pulling
them around corners, bending them too sharply, or just rough
handling. To meet the requirements of the High Definition Multimedia Interface, some of the wires inside of the cable are very
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small and easy to damage. Care must be taken during installation
to guarantee maximum performance of the cables. The WireMaster
HDMI aids the installer by verifying that the cables are good, both
before and after the installation.
WireMaster HDMI Panel Layout
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1) HDMI Connector (Transmitter) 5) STEP Pushbutton
2) X-Test Display 6) ON/OFF Switch
3) Low Battery Indicator 7) X-Test Display (Receiver)
4) AUTO / MANUAL Pushbutton 8) HDMI Connector
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Installing Battery
Remove the Receiver from the bottom of the Transmitter by sliding it downwards (towards the back of the Transmitter). With Receiver removed, remove the Transmitter battery cover by sliding
it open. Install a 9 volt alkaline battery taking care to position the
lead wires so the battery fits properly in the cavity. Replace the
battery cover.
Using the WireMaster HDMI
Making Connections
Connect one end of the HDMI cable to be tested to the Transmitter and the other end of the cable to the Receiver. The Receiver
may be removed from the Transmitter so it may be used remotely
if the ends of the cable can’t be positioned next to each other. If
testing a patch cable, the Receiver may be left connected to the
Transmitter.
Autoscanning
Set the WireMaster HDMI AUTO/MANUAL button to AUTO. Set
the ON/OFF slide switch to ON while observing the X-Test display.
If the Low Battery indicator is lit, replace the battery before continuing. The red X-Test LEDs must slowly sequence from left to
right, from 1 to 9, and then reset to 1 and sequence again to 9.
This cycle should repeat until the product is turned OFF. When
first turned ON, the LEDs may not begin the sequence at 1, but
after 9 lights, the product will reset and start the sequence at 1.
Observe the green LEDs on the Receiver. They must sequence
from 1 to 9, in unison with the Transmitter LEDs. If any LED fails
to light in the 1 to 9 sequence, if any more than 1 LED lights at a
time, or if the LEDs light out of sequence, the cable is defective.
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Manual Testing
Manual Testing can be helpful in finding an intermittent cable. Set
the AUTO/MANUAL button to MANUAL. Set the ON/OFF slide
switch to ON while observing the X-Test display. If the Low Battery indicator is lit, replace the battery before continuing. When in
the MANUAL mode, the Transmitter will not automatically scan
the cable. The user must select the wires to be scanned by pressing the STEP button. Each time the button is pressed, the
WireMaster HDMI selects the next wire to be tested. If an intermittent condition is suspected, use the STEP button to select the
wire to be tested on the Transmitter by observing the numbered
LED on the Transmitter. The same numbered LED must light on
the Receiver. While observing the LED on the Receiver, gently flex
the HDMI cable. The LED must remain lit. If the LED goes off or
additional LEDs light, the cable is defective. For complete testing,
try the ‘flex test’ on each wire in the HDMI cable.
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Product Specifications
Cables Tested: HDMI cables with Type A connectors
conforming to 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.2a, 1.3,
1.3a, Category 1 and Category 2 cables
Tests Performed: Tests for Opens, Shorts, Miswires
Test Modes: Auto or Manual
Displays
Transmitter: 9 Red LEDs indicate test performed
Receiver: 9 Green LEDs indicate test results
Battery: Standard 9v Alkaline Battery,
ANSI 1604A, IEC 6LR61
Size (approx): Transmitter: 2.8" x 4.8" x 1.1"
Receiver: 2.3" x 1.2" x 1.1"
Combined: 2.8" x 5.9" x 1.1"
Weight (approx): Transmitter: 0.305 lb
Receiver: 0.050 lb
Combined: 0.355 lb
Maintenance
No regular maintenance of the WireMaster HDMI is required. In
the event the product is defective or is damaged, please contact
Triplett for repair information.
TRIPLETT PRODUCT RETURN INSTRUCTIONS
In the unlikely event that you must return your Triplett
equipment for repair, the following steps must be taken.
1) Call 1-800-TRIPLETT to obtain a Return Material
Authorization (RMA) number from Customer Service.
2) Enclose a copy of the original sales receipt showing date
of purchase.
3) Clearly print the RMA number on the outside of the
shipping container.
4) Return to: Triplett / Jewell Instruments
850 Perimeter Road
Manchester, NH 03103
ATTN: Repair Dept.
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Triplett One Year Limited Warranty
Triplett / Jewell Instruments warrants instruments and test equipment
manufactured by it to be free from defective material or workmanship and
agrees to repair or replace such products which, under normal use and
service, disclose the defect to be the fault of our manufacturing, with no
charge within one year of the date of original purchase for parts and labor. If
we are unable to repair or replace the product, we will make a refund of the
purchase price. Consult the Instruction Manual for instructions regarding
the proper use and servicing of instruments and test equipment. Our
obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing, replacing, or making
refund on any instrument or test equipment which proves to be defective
within one year from the date of original purchase.
This warranty does not apply to any of our products which have been repaired
or altered by unauthorized persons in any way so as, in our sole judgment,
to injure their stability or reliability, or which have been subject to misuse,
abuse, misapplication, negligence, accident or which have had the serial
numbers altered, defaced, or removed. Accessories, including batteries and
fuses, not of our manufacture used with this product are not covered by this
warranty.
To register a claim under the provisions of this warranty, contact Triplett /
Jewell Instruments’ Customer Service Department for a Return Authorization
Number (RMA) and return instructions. No returned product will be accepted
without an RMA number. Upon our inspection of the product, we will advise
you as to the disposition of your claim.
ALL WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY LAW ARE HEREBY LIMITED TO A PERIOD
OF ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE, AND THE PROVISIONS OF
THE WARRANTY ARE EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER
WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.
The purchaser agrees to assume all liability for any damages and bodily
injury which may result from the use or misuse of the product by the
purchaser, his employees, or others, and the remedies provided for in this
warranty are expressly in lieu of any other liability Triplett / Jewell Instruments
may have, including incidental or consequential damages.
Some states (USA ONLY) do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not
apply to you. No representative of Triplett / Jewell Instruments or any other
person is authorized to extend the liability of Triplett / Jewell Instruments in
connection with the sale of its products beyond the terms hereof.
Triplett / Jewell Instruments reserves the right to discontinue models at any
time, or change specifications, price or design, without notice and without
incurring any obligation.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other
rights which vary from state to state.
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