Cable Analyzer traces installed network cables.
Press Release Summary:
Hand-held Model 240A Remote Network Cable Analyzer enables users to read status of Ethernet twisted pair cables. Battery powered unit tests for open circuits, shorts, crossed pairs, reversed pairs, and split pairs for lengths from 1.97 to 450 ft. When using Model 240A's tone generator function, Model 261 Cable Tracing Probe traces cables and locates faults. Optional remote probe traces installed cables and locate areas of discontinuity.
Original Press Release:
B+K Precision®'s Remote Network Cable Analyzer Traces Installed Cables and Locates Discontinuities in Seconds
YORBA LINDA, Calif., January 15, 2003-B&K Precision Corporation, one of the industry s leading suppliers of test and measurement products, today announced the addition of the Model 240A Remote Network Cable Analyzer and Model 261 Cable Tracing Probe to its expanding line of cable testers. The Model 240A is a small hand-held tester which enables the user to quickly read the status of Ethernet twisted pair cables. When using the Model 240A's tone
generator function, the Model 261 Probe can trace cables and locate faults, even when cables are in a bundle or hidden in a mess of punch down blocks or wall plates.
The standard 9V battery powered Model 240A tester can be used to test for faults such as open circuits, shorts, crossed pairs, reversed pairs and split pairs, and will identify a fault in a matter of seconds. And, the unit's optional remote probe can be used to trace installed cables and locate areas of discontinuity. At a suggested retail price of $125 for the Model 240A and $29 for the 261, they are the most aggressively priced network cable testers on the market today.
The Model 240A Remote Network Cable Analyzer includes one master
unit and one remote and can easily be operated by one person testing patch cords or installed cables. Moreover, the small remote unit is designed to slip into the master unit to prevent loss or damage. The compact design is very user-friendly and the built-in belt clip permits the unit to be conveniently carried to any job site.
Model 240A Features:
- Testing of twisted pair cables for open circuits, shorts, crossed pairs, reversed pairs and split pairs
- Minimum length for split pair detection is 1.97ft (0.6m)
- Testing of twisted pair cables over 450ft (135m) in length
- Tone generator for tracing installed cables and locating faults
- Shield integrity testing
- Debug mode for quick fault identification
- Special designed remote unit that enables one-person testing of installed cables
- Small remote unit that slides into master unit for convenient and safe storage
- Automatic sleep mode and power switch to decrease power consumption
- Low battery LED
- Belt clip
Model 261 Features:
- The probe has a special inductive plastic tip which prevents accidental shorts (possible with copper-tip tracers) when using near high voltage devices
- Traces and identifies wires or cable in a bundle or group without damaging cable insulation
- Can work with any existing tone generator in the market
The Model 240A Remote Network Cable Analyzer comes complete with
instruction manual and is priced at $125, quantity one (standard 9 volt Battery not included).
For over 50 years, B&K Precision Corporation has developed a
reputation for excellence in the design and manufacture of high quality, reliable and cost-effective test and measurement products. Recognized for their price-performance value, ease of use, measurement accuracy and application flexibility, B&K Precision Corporation products are available worldwide through a global network of authorized distributors.
For additional information or the name and location of an authorized distributor near you, contact B&K Precision Corporation, 22820 Savi Ranch Parkway, Yorba Linda, California, 92887, Tel: (714) 921-9095, Fax: (714) 921-6422 or visit our Web site at www.bkprecision.com
