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Contents
Title Page
Overview of Functions ....................................................................................................................................1
Registration .....................................................................................................................................................1
Contacting Fluke Networks ............................................................................................................................2
Safety Information ..........................................................................................................................................2
Physical Characteristics ...................................................................................................................................4
Test Leads and Accessories .............................................................................................................................4
Operation ........................................................................................................................................................5
Installing Batteries ...................................................................................................................................5
Turning on the Tester ..............................................................................................................................6
Automatic Power-Down ..........................................................................................................................6
Testing Cables ..........................................................................................................................................6
SmartTone™ Positive Identification System ...........................................................................................8
How to Select the Modes of Operation ......................................................................................................... 8
Normal Test Mode ...................................................................................................................................9
Deadzone Test Mode ...............................................................................................................................9
Bridge Tap Filter Test Mode ....................................................................................................................9
VOP Mode ................................................................................................................................................9
Setup Mode ..............................................................................................................................................9
Velocity of Propagation (VOP) ..............................................................................................................10
Applications ...................................................................................................................................................10
Multi-Wire Environment .......................................................................................................................12
Conduit ...................................................................................................................................................12
Testing a Wire Pair in a Conduit ....................................................................................................12
Testing a Single Wire in a Conduit ................................................................................................12
Inventory Management .........................................................................................................................12
Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) Technology ..........................................................................................14