Can this tester be used to find a break in a single wire inside of a Cat5 cable? Also, will it handle a 100' run?
1244535
Worst toner I ever bought get a fluke. Cheap junk couldn't find a break in three inches of wire let alone 100ft.
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Yes. If the cable is terminated correctly at both ends, you can use the Ethernet ports, otherwise you can test using the supplied alligator clips on the signal generator.
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It might do it, however it may very well be a time consuming process...U may want to start with a meter to narrow it down before you use this.
1376925
So far I have tested several lengths up to and including 100 feet and it worked fine. The standard CAT5E length for Ethernet of 100 meters is slightly more than 300 feet. If the user wants to wait until Monday for an answer, I think I have a spool longer than that on which I can install ends and test. Meanwhile, I would suggest using a stronger new 9-volt dry cell.
745078
Hi,It is strong enough to do this job, but it is not designed for this purpose, it is for testing fuses.Depending on wire thickness, I believe it will help as the tip is sharp.
490228
I have also run more like 75' of cat5e cable and mine is working fine. I would trust the long cat5 cable more than the wireless link. Tech support's 10' comment was off-base.
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The simple answer is that it depends on the length. The longer the run, the larger wire should be used. If it is a few feet, there will likely be no discernible difference. It it is 100' probably the reading would be lower due to the voltage drop.
1107177
I would be cautious of the length of the run and the environment. I had issues getting picture, but it was because I had to run right next to ac voltage. When I ran test leads that were separated it worked very well. I had no choice but to run next to the ac so I had to use a much more expensive single cat6 balun instead. If you don't have issues with electric you should be fine.
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yes it would work for that, but youd want to be able to access the individual conductors to get a clear tone from the probe, if the wires are all inside insulation it will give you a reading but it might take a few goes to be 100% sure.
963540
I don't think so - CAT wires are generally smaller AWG (larger diameter). I don't think the wires will punch down correctly/securely. I'd get one designed for CAT5e or at least confirm that your wire AWG is compatible.(Update) Actually, I read the description again - it supports up to 26AWG, so I think you might be okay with CAT5e wire.
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This is a tone and probe and continuity tester. Basically, it will test whether a wire has a break or a complete circuit, and will allow you to audibly identify a line.
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Go to www.calculator.net, search for voltage drop and see table. Fill in wire size, voltage, power, and it will give you the drop over 100 feet.
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I used it on a Cat6 project, as a tech and using a Fluke Network analyzer any Cat5, 5e, 6 needs to be within 312' with patch cords or it will fail for legnth. I would agree with the spec chart of this wire when used with a quality system such as Panduit or Leviton patch panel's and jacks.
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Hi,Cabel is short 10~15 as I can remember. I used cat5 To extend to more tnan 100 ft.
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It can only tell you which wire is bad (when it works because sometimes it does not) but it seems due to cross talk on the cat5e the toner will tone the entire length of the wire whether there is a break or not. I only use this device to trace wires down it is just not reliable enough to test wires faults and I will not buy it again when it breaks. I use this http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004CIBQ4K/ref=oh_details_o07_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1 to test wires for faults and for labeling in the server room. I believe this more expensive model give the distance to the fault http://www.amazon.com/Klein-Tools-VDV501-816-Tester-Starter/dp/B00BEZWL3O/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_2_0
1936126
It has coaxial testers but i never used them because i didn't work with coax at the time. It only tested cat3/5/6 for about 2 weeks before it broke
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When you say remotely, Im slightly confused. If you are asking if you can plug in one side of the cable in, and then check on another side of the cable then yes. Cable test just requires that you have each side on one of the testers. The way it tests it, is by showing lights in order if they are open or swapped. Since both sides have lights you can check from either end. I don't know what the max length is, but Im sure its around the 300 feet / 100 meters.
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I would use a high grade for 100-150 feet, electrical requires thicker wire the longer the run if you will
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I don't know, but it works fine in my 100' signal application. I'm not drawing power over Ethernet.