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Cable Fault Locators

TDR Multifunction Cable Meter

Cables can be damaged during or after installation. Typically the damaged section is hidden from view behind walls, above ceilings or buried underground. The CableTool uses TDR (Time Domain Reflectometry) technology to quickly identify an open or a short and provide the distance to the problem location.  There are 2 types of CableTools offered:

  • The CableTool CT50 provides contractors, CATV, low voltage installers, or anyone involved in the installation or maintenance of metallic cables with the capability to quickly find faults (within a foot) up to a distance of 2500 feet.
  • The CableTool CT50HR uses upgraded TDR technology to locate opens or shorts on metallic cables within inches of a fault up to a distance of 250 feet.

Both CableTools diagnoses cable faults with no launch or dead zone, has an accuracy up to ±2% and injects a tracing tone onto the conductors to trace cables with a standard tone probe.

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Overview

The CableTool model CT50 provides contractors, CATV, low voltage installers, or anyone involved in the installation or maintenance of metallic cables with the capability to quickly find faults in cables up to a distance of 2500 feet with 1 foot resolution. The New CT50HR has 1.2” resolution up to 250 feet.

Using TDR technology, the CableTool  diagnoses cable faults with no launch or dead zone and an accuracy to ±2%.

Simply select the appropriate cable type from the pre-stored library or enter the cable NVP, attach the leads to two conductors of the cable and with a single press of a button the length of the cable or distance to an open or short is displayed.

Voltage on the wires up to 250v is continuously measured by the built in, true RMS voltmeter and is displayed to warn of a potentially unsafe condition.

The universal banana jack test lead connectors allow for a wide range of adapters for any connector type. In addition, a BNC and F adapter are included. A carrying case and 4 “AA” batteries included.

The CableTool will also inject a tracing tone onto the conductors to trace cables with a standard tone probe. A kit version, the model CTK5015/CTK5015HR includes the model CT15 tone probe.

Features

The CableTool is for Cable Contractors, CATV & Low Voltage Installers to identify and find the distance to an Open or Short in Seconds.

 CT50 Features

CT50HR Features

Time Saving Features

CT50 Features

 

  •  Identify and Find the Distance to an Open or Short in Seconds with 1 Foot Resolution
  •  Measure Cable Length in a Box, on a Spool or in a Wall up to 2500 feet
  •  No Dead Zone Finds Close-in Faults
  •  Transmit Tone Signals for Tracing Cable Runs and Identify Cable Connections
  •  Measure Voltage on Powered Circuits
  •  Extensive Built-in Library of Cable Types
  •  Compatible with All Common Cables
  •  Displays Length in Feet or Meters
  •  Ergonomic design for single hand operation

CT50HR Features:

 

  •  Pinpoint Cable Damage with Incredible 1.2” / 3 cm Resolution (to 250 feet or 100 meters)
  •  Ideal for Precisely Locating Faults in Wire Harnesses & Cable Assemblies
  •  No Dead Zone Finds Close-in Faults
  •  Transmit Tone Signals for Tracing Cable Runs and Identify Cable Connections
  •  Measure Voltage on Powered Circuits
  •  Extensive Built-in Library of Cable Types
  •  Compatible with All Common Cables
  •  Displays Length in Feet or Meters
  •  Ergonomic design for single hand operation

Time Saving

 

MEASURE CABLE LENGTH ON A SPOOL OR INSTALLED

The CableTool makes it easy for installers to know the amount of cable remaining on a spool or in a box before pulling a run. When multiple runs are being installed in the same area, the first run can be measured to accurately determine the total amount of cable required to complete the job. Checking cable inventory prior to starting a job eliminates unplanned trips to buy more cable.

 

EASY TO USE

The CableTool is simple to operate. After turning the unit on, a cable can be measured or toned with a single push of a button. The full graphics display provides all the cable and measurement information together on one screen. The built-in library of over sixty cable types makes finding the correct cable information easy. The standard banana jack connectors means that different test leads and adapters are available from many vendors.

 

AFFORDABLE

Telephone and CATV companies have used TDRs to find cable problems for over thirty years. Until recently, this type of tool cost thousands of dollars. Advances in technology have allowed the CableTool to provide the capabilities of previous TDRs at a fraction of the price.

Model & Accessories

Model Number Description  
CT50 CableTool Multifunction Cable Meter  
CTK5015 CableTool Multifunction Cable Meter Kit-(CT50, CT15, and CC2)  
CT50HR CableTool High Resolution Multifunction Cable Meter  
CTK5015HR CableTool High Resolution Multifunction Cable Meter Kit-(CT50HR, CT15, and CC2)  
Accessory Number Description  
DBPFFK Dual Banana Plug to BNC and BNC to F Connector Adapter Kit  
TLBPSA Banana Plug to Alligator Clips Adapter (Black and Red)  

Specifications

Dimensions Approximately 7.0 in. x 3.2 in. x 1.4 in. (17.8 cm x 8.1 cm x 3.6 cm)
Weight 8.7 Oz
Graphics Display  122 x 32 pixels
Power Four AA Alkaline Batteries
Length Accuracy  +/- 2% plus +/- 2 feet (with correct NVP)
Resolution 1 foot or 0.2 meters (CT50)
1.2” or 3 cm (CT50HR)
Length   0 feet to 2500 feet or 750 meters (CT50)
0 feet to 250 feet or 75 meters (CT50HR)
Voltage (True RMS Responding) Range: 0-250V (AC or DC)                                                                                    Accuracy: +/- 3% plus 1V
Tone Frequencies 575Hz, 977Hz, 1.0KHz, 7.82KHz
Temperature range Operating: 32°F to 122°F (0 °C to +50 °C)
Storage: 14°F to +131°F (-10°C to +55°C)
Warranty One Year

3.2"

7.0"

Documents & Downloads

       Documents    
       CableTool Datasheet  
       CableTool User Guide  
       CableTool Cable List Reference Guide  

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