Triplett CableRater- PN: 3279 - Manual (Page 2)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction …………………....................... 2
2. Safety Rules and Warnings .......................... 2
3. Product Features ...................................... 3
4. Typical Uses ........................................... 3
5. Specifications ......................................... 4
6. Transmitter Front Panel .............................. 6
7. Receiver Front Panel ................................. 7
8. Preparing for Use ..................................... 8
9. Operation ............................................... 9
10. Maintenance ......................................... 26
11. Warranty .............................................. 27
1: INTRODUCTION
The Triplett CableRater is a revolutionary dB Loss Meter for measuring Loss or
Gain in Cable Television distribution systems.
It consists of a portable handheld battery operated Transmitter and Receiver
designed to generate and measure a test signal that is similar to a Cable TV
signal. The Transmitter’s test signal can be applied to the input of a Cable TV
distribution system consisting of coaxial cable, amplifiers, splitters, switches,
etc. and the Receiver connected to any outlet downstream of the Transmitter,
and the Loss or Gain between the Transmitter and Receiver measured with the
press of a button.
The CableRater is an invaluable tool for verifying the design of a Cable TV distri-
bution system, prior to the connection of any Cable TV services. It can be used
to troubleshoot a newly installed distribution system prior to, or following, the
application of drywall.
Before the introduction of the CableRater, it was usually necessary to wait until
the Cable TV service was ‘turned on’ in order to perform any testing of the distri-
bution system. An expensive “dB Level Meter” was usually needed to perform
the tests. The CableRater offers the wire installer a cost effective alternative to
the expensive and inconvenient solutions of the past. Now installation and test-
ing can be completely quickly and efficiently, and post installation callbacks mini-
mized or eliminated.
2: SAFETY RULES AND WARNINGS
The Transmitter and Receiver of the CableRater are designed to tolerate momen-
tary unintentional application of 120VAC to its F connectors.