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Table of Contents
Title Page
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................1
Registration .....................................................................................................................................................1
Contacting Fluke Networks ............................................................................................................................1
Safety Information ..........................................................................................................................................2
Design Features ...............................................................................................................................................2
Physical Characteristics ...................................................................................................................................3
Line Cords and Accessories .............................................................................................................................3
Operation ........................................................................................................................................................3
Installing Batteries ...................................................................................................................................4
Turning on the Tester ..............................................................................................................................4
Automatic Power-Down ..........................................................................................................................4
Testing Cables ..........................................................................................................................................4
PowerTone™ Positive Identification System ..........................................................................................4
Velocity of Propagation (VOP) ................................................................................................................6
In Case of Unstable or Unusual Readings ...............................................................................................6
Applications .....................................................................................................................................................7
Multi-Wire Environment .........................................................................................................................7
Conduit .....................................................................................................................................................7
Testing a Wire Pair in a Conduit ......................................................................................................7
Testing a Single Wire in a Conduit ..................................................................................................7
Inventory Management ...........................................................................................................................8
Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) Technology ..........................................................................................10
VOP Variations .......................................................................................................................................11
Maximum Length ...................................................................................................................................12
Frequently Asked Questions .........................................................................................................................12
If Something Seems Wrong with the Tester ...............................................................................................14
Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................14
Specifications .................................................................................................................................................15