Testing continuity of a cable/wire circuit – Triplett CTX690 Tone and Probe Kit User Manual
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Indicates proper line polarity and status by lighting its LED either
Green or Red.
Do not connect to circuit carrying AC voltage in OFF/LINE mode.
1.
Move the left slide switch in OFF/LINE position.
2.
Attach either the RJ11 plug cable for checking
Line 1 and Line 2. Or the alligator clips for
checking Line 1 only to the connection to be
tested.
3.
Connect black clip to Tip (+) and the red clip to
Ring (-) or one clip to each wire of the pair if
designation is unknown.
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If the green light up indicates the polarity is
correct/normal. It means that the black clip connects to Tip (+).If the
red light up, it means the clips are reversed.
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A bright LED indicates the line is not in use.
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A dim LED indicates the circuit is in use.
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Flickering red & green indicates presence of AC
power or ringing line.
4.
Dial the line to be verified. If the Net Toner is connected
to the correct line, the Line 1 LED will flickering red and
green.
5.
Monitor the line; move the slide switch to “Cont”
position, this will terminate the call to confirm the
identification.
Testing Continuity of a Cable/Wire Circuit
Use only on non-energized circuit.
Do
not connect to AC or DC voltage circuit in “Cont” mode.