Triplett CTX590A User Manual

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User Manual

Model CTX590A Tone Generator and Probe

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Triplett CTX590A .This tone generator and amplifier probe set is used to quickly trace and identify cables or wires within a group and also check the operation of phone and network lines. It includes a protection feature for high voltage up to 220V.With proper use and care, this meter will provide many years of reliable service.

Specifications

Power： 9V battery (tone generator and probe (1 each) Tone output ：1kHz, 6V square wave (approximately) Dimensions: Probe:9x2.25x1(228x57x25.4mm),

Generator:2.3x2.3x1.35”(58.5x58.5x34.3mm) Weight ：0.6lb (270gm)

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Meter Description

1. Power switch

2. Modular connectors

3. Test leads

4. Battery compartment (rear)

5. Probe tip

6. Volume/Sensitivity control

7. Power button

8. Battery compartment (rear)

9. Headphone jack

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Operating Instructions

Cable/Wire tracing

1. Connect the tone generator to the cable a) For cables terminated at one end, connect the red

alligator clip to a wire and the black alligator clip to equipment ground

b) For unterminated cables, connect the red alligator clip

to one wire and the black alligator clip to another wire.

c) For cables with modular connectors, plug the RJ11 or

RJ45 connectors directly into the matching cable connectors.

2. Set the tone generator power switch to the TONE position.

3. On the amplifier probe, press and hold the side on/off switch.

4. Hold the insulated probe tip against the wire in question to

pick up the signal generated by the tone generator.

5. Rotate the volume/sensitivity control on the top of the probe

for the appropriate level and sensitivity to identify and trace the wire.

6. The tone will be the loudest on the wires connected to the

tone generator.

Note: A headphone jack is located on the bottom of the probe. Note: RJ11 tests are performed on one pair only and RJ45 tests

are performed on pins 4 and 5.

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Identifying telephone cable Tip and Ring – Using Alligator Clips

1. Switch the tone generator to the OFF position

2. Connect the red test lead to one line and the black lead to the other line.

3. The LED color indicates the connection to the RED test lead as: GREEN = Ring side, RED = Tip side.

Identifying telephone cable Tip and Ring – Using the RJ-11 or RJ-45 Connectors

1. Switch the tone generator to the OFF position

2. Connect the RJ-11or RJ-45 connector mating cable connector.

3. The LED color indicates the condition of the telephone jack wiring. GREEN = Jack wired properly, RED = Jack wired with reversed polarity.

Identifying telephone cable Line Condition

1. Switch the tone generator to the OFF position

2. Connect the red test lead to the RING side and the black test

lead to the TIP side.

3. The LED will indicate line condition by: GREEN = CLEAR , OFF = BUSY, Flickering YELLOW = RINGING

4. Switch the tone generator power switch to CONT to terminate the call.

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Continuity testing

1. Connect the test leads to the wire pair under test.

2. Switch the tone generator to the CONT position.

3. The LED will glow bright GREEN for a low resistance or continuity. The LED will glow less brightly as the resistance increases and will extinguish at approximately 10,000ohms.

Tone selection

The output of the tone generator can be set to continuous or wobble. To change the type of output, change the tone type switch position (located in the battery compartment)

Battery replacement

Install a new battery by removing the battery cover as indicated in the meter description diagram.

Warranty Information

Triplett / Jewell Instruments extends the following warranty to the original purchaser of these goods for use. Triplett warrants to the original purchaser for use that the products sold b y it will be free from defects in workmanship and material for a period of (1) one year from the date of purchase.

This warranty does not apply to any of our products which have been repaired or altered by unauthorized persons in any way or purchased from unauthorized distributors 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, are not covered by this warranty.

To register a claim under the provisions of this warranty, please contact the distributor from

which you purchased the product from for warranty consideration.