Studio Technologies 93 - Manual (Page 11)

Model 93 User Guide Issue 1, January 2008
Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 11
Cable Modes
The Model 93 offers four cable modes. Refer
to Figure 4 for more details. The W1 to W1
cable mode allows testing of W1 assem-
blies that have a male W1 connector on
one end and a female W1 connector on the
other end. These are typically referred to as
“standard” W1 cables. Refer to Appendix B
for W1 wiring details. In the W1-M to XLR-F
cable mode the Model 93 is ready to test W1
cable assemblies that have a male W1 on
one end and twelve 3-pin female connectors
on the other. This type of cable assembly
is typically referred to as a W1 “fanout.” In
the W1-F to XLR-M cable mode the Model
93 is configured to test W1 fanout assem-
blies that have a female W1 on one end and
twelve 3-pin male connectors on the other.
The XLR to XLR cable mode allows testing
of standard audio cables that have a 3-pin
male XLR connector on one end and a 3-pin
female XLR connector on the other end.
To select the desired cable mode is simple.
Press and hold the button to the left of the
up arrow; the Model 93 will slowly “cycle”
among the four choices. To select the
desired cable mode, release the up but-
ton when the appropriate indicator light
is active. The decimal point portion of the
displays is used to indicate the active cable
mode. The selected cable mode will remain
in effect until it is manually changed. Power-
ing cycling the Model 93 will not cause it to
change or revert to a “default” setting.
Channel/Pin Mode
The Model 93 offers two basic ways of
testing cable assemblies: channel mode
or pin mode. Refer to Figure 5 for details.
The channel mode is available for use in all
four of the cable modes: W1 to W1, W1-M
to XLR-F, W1-F to XLR-M, and XLR to XLR.
Channel mode is generally appropriate for
rapid field testing of existing inventory of
Press and hold power
button to cycle through
system modes.
Figure 3. Model 93 Configuration—System Modes