Prokit's Industries MT-7057 User Manual

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or flexing of the cable close to connector
body. While the 4 in _ can identify a bad
cable, it cannot determine if the wire or the
connectors are at fault. The user must
examine the different parts of the cable to
determine the cause of failure and take the
appropriate steps to correct the problem.

3. Which end is bad? The 4 in 1 like many

cable testers, cannot fine the location of
the fault, or even determine which end or

connector is bad. It simply knows that a fault

exists. The user must locate the fault and take
the appropriate action.

4. Cables with Molded on ends:

Many cables have molded on ends that
cannot be opened up for repair. The entire
cable must be replaced, or the molded on end
removed and replaced with a user serviceable
connector .These types of cables usually fail
from Opens or Shorts. They seldom fail from
a Crossed connection.

5. Cables with Crimped on RJ connectors:

Crimped on RJ connectors cannot be reused
or repaired. New connectors must be installed
on the cable. If the cable being tested has just
been made up or put in service, and it tests as
Open or Crossed, the RJ connectors have
probably been installed incorrectly. Short very
seldom occur as the result of a badly crimped
RJ connector, so the user should suspect a
problem with the wire (possibly a staple or