Black Box CLM5000 manual Overview 2.1 Introduction, Features, Cable Length Meter

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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