Question 1

Does this unit come with a carrying case?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it comes with a canvas case with a Velcro flap on top.  There's also a Velcro strap/belt loop on the back so you can attach it to a tool bag or belt.

The case/pouch is 5" wide x 10" tall x 1.5" thick.

My kit has been working great.  Hope this helps.

Question 2

Does it include the carrying case?

Accepted Answer

Yes, mine came with a soft sided black case that held the toner and probe.

Question 3

how do i trace from a jack?

Accepted Answer

I'm no cabling expert, but here's my simple explanation...

The tone generator has an RJ11 plug that can be plugged into a jack.

Set the switch on the generator to "Tone" and press the button to turn on.  Solid will produce a steady tone, ALT will give you a high/low alternating tone.

Press the button on the probe and begin poking the black tip around on the patch panel, or bundle of wires, till you hear the tone coming through.

Note, the cable needs to be inactive.  If the cable is plugged into something, like a network switch, you won't get a tone across it.

Question 4

I just see a picture of the probe. Does this include the tone generator as well or is this product just a probe and I would need to purchase the generator separately?

Accepted Answer

I needed a replacement probe and thought this was a good price for just the probe but I ended up getting the entire kit, probe, tone generator and all.  It was a great purchase.

Question 5

What power source does the Pro3000 Series Analog Tone & Probe Kit use?

Accepted Answer

The Pro3000 Series Analog Tone & Probe Kit uses a 9V alkaline battery as its power source.

Question 6

Is it easy to carry the Pro3000 Series Analog Tone & Probe Kit around during fieldwork?

Accepted Answer

The Pro3000 Series Analog Tone & Probe Kit includes a nylon pouch that can be attached to your belt for easy transport.

Question 7

How can I identify the correct wire pair with this kit?

Accepted Answer

The kit uses SmartTone technology, which provides five distinct tones for exact wire pair identification. By touching the wires together and momentarily shorting the far end of a cable pair, the SmartTone technology will change the cadence of the tone generated, enabling you to identify the correct wire pair.

Question 8

Can the Tone & Probe Kit work in cold or hot environments?

Accepted Answer

The Tone & Probe Kit can operate in temperatures ranging from -20° C to 60° C.

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