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Testing continuity of a cable/wire circuit – Triplett CTX690 Tone and Probe Kit User Manual

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UM-CTX690

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.

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.

A bright LED indicates the line is not in use.

A dim LED indicates the circuit is in use.

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.