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Cable Fault Locators

Multi-Wire TDR Multifunction Cable Meter

Coming Soon - Almost all wiring or cable harness production, installation and maintenance use continuity testers to identify faults. Cable Fault Locators (CFLs) use Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology which provides advanced capabilities that make continuity testers obsolete. Specifically, a CFL can make all tests from one end of a harness or cable, provide the exact location of a fault and identify intermittent faults.

  • The CableTool CT54 uses upgraded TDR technology to test four metallic cables in one test to locate opens, shorts and intermittent faults within inches of a fault up to a distance of 300 feet.

All CableTools and CFLs from Psiber 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 CableToolx4 model CT54 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 300 feet with 1.2" resolution.

Using TDR technology, the CableToolx4  diagnoses cable faults with no launch or dead zone and an accuracy to ±2% on all 4 wire pairs in one test.

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

The CableToolx4 also tests for Intermittent faults.  Cables can be damaged when pulled through a conduit or installing wire harnesses on a car or aircraft. Cables that bend or flex a lot are prone to intermittent faults. Over time, vibration can also cause cables to rub and short to another cable or the shield when in certain positions. Use the continuous mode to move the cables to see if there is an Intermittent fault when the cable is moved to a different position.

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 RJ45 to Alligator Clip test leads allow for a wide range of adapters for any connector type.

The CableToolx4 will also inject a tracing tone onto the conductors to trace cables with a standard tone probe. A kit version, the model CTK5415 includes the model CT15 tone probe.

Features

The CableToolx4 is for Cable Contractors, CATV & Wire Harness Installers to identify and find the distance to an Open, Short or Intermittent Fault in Seconds.

CT54 Features

Time Saving Features

CT54 Features:

 

  •  Pinpoint Cable Damage with Incredible 1.2” / 3 cm Resolution (to 250 feet or 100 meters)
  • Find Intermittent Faults
  •  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 CableToolx4 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 CableToolx4 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 for all wire pairs. The built-in library of over sixty cable types makes finding the correct cable information easy. The standard RJ45 connector 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 CableToolx4 to provide the capabilities of previous TDRs at a fraction of the price.

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Specifications

2.0"

3.3"

6.75"

Dimensions Approximately 3.3 in x 2.0 in x 6.75 in (8.4 cm x 5.1 cm x 17.1 cm) 
Weight 24 Oz (700 g)
Display 2.9-inch Color Touchscreen, 800:1 contrast ratio, 500 cd/m2 max brightness 
Battery Lithium ion Rechargable battery pack
Power AC Power Adaptor 110/240 VAC (Charging via computer USB port or power adapter)
Battery Life Nine Hours of Test Time
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. Extended Warranty Available

Documents & Downloads

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CableToolx4 CT54 Data sheet - Coming Soon

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