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Trend Networks - R180000 Tone and Probe Kit information to operate and care for your test equipment properly. The test equipment if ready out of the box. Which a quick glance over the user guides, you are ready to identifying cables and faults.
With its high power output and increased sensitivity, the tester was able to identify multiple types of copper based cables and conductors
Performance The tone and probe tester worked better than most available on the market. With its high power output and increased sensitivity, the tester was able to identify multiple types of copper based cables and conductors, even when subjected to interference, which may disrupt or provide false results with other lesser quality testers. The tester provides multiple tone selecting, great volume control, a headphone jack for use in places that are subjected to higher levels of noise, and an onboard LED to help search and identify cables even in poorly lit areas.
Conclusion
What’s in the box? Tone and Probe units Two guides RJ45 to RG11 lead Crocodile to Rj45 patch cord Carry case/straps
Pros: •Simple and easy to use •Comes with additional attachments and leads – RJ45 to RJ11, Crocodile to RJ45 parch •Ability to test polarity •High sensitivity and high output to reduce unreliable results •High build quality •70 hour battery life •Replaceable probe tip •Multi tone selection and high volume output with AUX Jack Cons: • Expensive compared to others available
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The build quality of the tone and probe tester are great. They are sturdy, robust and have an overall quality feel to them. The Probe is also deliberately built with a replaceable probe tip which increases the longevity of the test equipment. As well as being able to test conventional network cables such as RJ45 and RJ11, with the attachments provided in the kit you can easily test coaxial and electrical cable, even at long distances and with the ability to test polarity. Making this a great multi tester for any engineer to carry in their toolbag.
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he Tone and Probe kit from Trend Networks helps installers with easy and dependable tracing of all types of copper cables, including data, telephone, electrical and COAX. The new Tone Generator features a power output of 13dBm, providing reliable cable tracing even over long distances. Easy to use, with no training needed, it is equipped with line testing features for troubleshooting and service verification. With 70 hours of battery life, and a shielded button to prevent accident battery drain, users can depend on it being available whenever the job demands it.
Getting started The instructions come in the form of two multilingual A3 folded pamphlets that provide reasonable detail on safety, features, operation and where to find additional information. They are well detailed and provide all need to know
9.0 out of 10 PSI Product Tests are carried out by an independent third party, not editorial staff. The manufacturer/supplier has no input in the review or the final result
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