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Cable Length Meter

2. Overview

2.1 Introduction

The Cable Length Meter for industrial, network, telco, and coax cable (not CATx) is an easy-to-use, versatile compact handheld unit that measures cable length and generates tone. It works on single- or two-conductor cables for testing and trouble- shooting.

CAUTION: Do not attach test leads to energized cables. The Cable Length Meter might be damaged.

2.2 Features

•Measures the distance to an open or the distance to a short

•Operates in six modes: AWG/mm/mm2, Telco, Network, Coax, Tone Generator, and Ohms

•Measures one- or two-pair conductor lengths in feet or meters

•Includes an audible indicator for shorted wires

•Has a large LCD that‘s easy to read in sunlight

•Measures wires 8 to 30 AWG (3.264 mm/8.366 mm2 to 0.255m/0.051 mm2)

•Provides copper (CU) or Aluminum (AL) wire measurements

•Protects voltages up to 120 VAC

•Features 12 preset wire gauge settings

•Choose from 12 user-programmable wire gauge settings

•Provides four selectable tones

•Requires a 9-volt battery (not included)

•Enables auto shutdown

•Supports resistance from 0 to 635 ohms

•Measures opens/capacitance from 0 to 0.82 µf (approximately 5K feet)

•Features milliohm resolution

•CE certified

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