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Tracer 2 Series Tone Test Set Instructions: Description

The document provides instructions for operating the Tracer 2 Tone Test Set, which is used to test telephone lines. It can identify tip and ring polarity, indicate line conditions, verify lines, supply talk power, send tone signals, and test continuity. The three-position switch controls the modes and LEDs display results. It is powered by a 9V battery and includes test leads and a modular cord to connect to telephone lines. Replacing the battery is the only maintenance required.

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Tracer 2 Series Tone Test Set Instructions: Description

The document provides instructions for operating the Tracer 2 Tone Test Set, which is used to test telephone lines. It can identify tip and ring polarity, indicate line conditions, verify lines, supply talk power, send tone signals, and test continuity. The three-position switch controls the modes and LEDs display results. It is powered by a 9V battery and includes test leads and a modular cord to connect to telephone lines. Replacing the battery is the only maintenance required.

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Tracer 2 Series Tone test Set

325 S. El Dorado, Mesa, Arizona 85202 Instructions


(480) 966-2931 or (800) 528-8224
FAX (480) 967-8602
• Description
• Operation
• Identifying Tip & Ring (Polarity Test)
• Indicating Line Condition
• Verifying Lines
• Supplying Talk Power
• Sending Tone
• Testing Continuity Using the CONT Position
• Maintenance
Description
The Tracer 2 Models 77HP, 77HP/6A, and
77HP/6AC Tone Test Sets are housed in a high
impact plastic case measuring 11⁄ 4x 2 x 21⁄ 4",
weighing 5 ounces, and are powered by one 9 volt
battery. Standard test leads include red and black
rubber insulated test clips and a snag-proof 4-con-
ductor modular cord and plug. (Model 77HP/6A
offers angled bed-of-nails clips. The Model
77HP/6AC provides angled bed-of-nails clips and
braided nylon cords.) In addition to the test lead
strain relief, all models provide a durable lanyard
for carrying or hanging the tester. A three-position
toggle switch controls the modes of operation and
two (2) bi-colored Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs)
display line polarity for Lines 1 and 2. The tone
and continuity test functions are only applied to
Line 1 using the modular plug. A tone selector
switch (see figure 2) located inside each unit, may
be used to select a fast or slow warble tone output.
The Tracer 2 models are compatible with all com-
mon Central Office Switching Systems and the out-
put tone is isolated from DC voltages.
Operation
All of the following tests can be performed by
using the red and black test leads (as described) or
the modular plug.

NOTE: When using the modular test plug, the


polarity test function applies to Lines 1 and 2
USOC. The continuity and tone functions ONLY
apply to Line 1.
Identifying Tip and Ring (Polarity Test) Figure 2, Tone Selector Switch
CENTRAL OFFICE BATTERY MUST BE
PRESENT TO PERFORM THIS TEST. • A red and green flickering LED (appears yellow)
In the OFF position, connect the black test lead to indicates the presence of AC, or a ringing line.
ground and the red test lead to each side of the line
to be tested. NOTE: If independent ground is not available, con-
• A green LED indicates correct polarity. (the red nect the test leads across the pair. The LED will be
test lead is connected to the ring side of the green when the red test lead is connected to the
circuit) ring side of the circuit and the black lead is con-
• A red LED indicates reversed polarity. nected to the tip.
Indicating Line Condition Reception of tone will be strongest on the subject
CENTRAL OFFICE BATTERY MUST BE PRE- wire(s). Shorting the leads of a tone carrying wire
SENT TO PERFORM THIS TEST. pair will cancel the tone signal and confirm that the
In the OFF position, connect the red test lead to the pair has been identified. If you have ready access
ring side of the circuit and the black lead to the tip. to bare conductors, a handset or headset may be
• A bright green LED indicates a clear working used to locate the tone.
line with correct polarity.
• A bright red LED indicates a clear working line CAUTION: DO NOT CONNECT TO AN ACTIVE
with reversed polarity. DC CIRCUIT EXCEEDING 52 VOLTS WHEN
• A dim green LED indicates a busy (off hook) THE TRACER 2 IS IN THE TONE OR OFF
line or faulted line condition (with correct POSITION. RINGING AC VOLTAGE WILL
polarity). NOT AFFECT OPERATION.
• A dim red LED indicates a busy (off hook) line or
faulted line condition (with reversed polarity). Testing Continuity Using the CONT Position
• A brightly flickering green and red LED indicates Connect the test leads to the subject wire pair.
a ringing line. Move the toggle switch to the CONT position and
note the condition of the (Line 1) LED. A bright
green LED indicates circuit continuity. The LED
Verifying Lines will not illuminate if the circuit resistance exceeds
To perform this test, the Tracer 2 must be in the 10KΩ.
OFF position. Dial the line to be verified. Connect
the red lead to the ring side of the circuit and the CAUTION: DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY
black lead to tip. The LED will flicker red and ACTIVE AC OR DC CIRCUIT WHEN THE
green. To confirm identification, monitor the line TRACER 2 IS IN THE CONT POSITION.
and switch the tester to the CONT position. This
will terminate the call. Maintenance
The only maintenance required is the periodic
Supplying Talk Power replacement of the internal 9 volt battery. To
Connect the test leads in series with a telephone replace battery, remove screw, remove and replace
test set (buttset) and the inactive wire pair. (see 1 (one) standard 9 volt battery, and reassemble.
figure 3) Move the toggle switch to the CONT DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN SCREW.
position to supply the “dead” line with talk power.
Additional Tracer 2’s may be added, in series, to
increase talk power supply when needed.
Sending Tone
With the Tracer 2 in the TONE position, connect
the modular plug or the red/black leads to the sub-
ject wire(s). An internal slide switch allows the
selection of either a fast or slow warble tone out-
put. (see figure 2) With multiple signal connection
methods, experiment to find the methods that work
best with your applications. Optional connections
include: Figure 3, Supplying Talk Power
• Connect the modular plug to a 6-position jack to
apply signal to the center two pins. (USOC pair 1
only)
• Connect the red and black leads to the tip and
ring conductors of a twisted pair circuit. For high
twist wires (i.e. category 5) connect the leads to
conductors of two different pairs. Example: red
to tip of pair 1, black to tip of pair 2.
• Connect the red lead to the subject wire and the
black lead to an independent earth ground.
• Connect the red lead to the shield and the black
lead to ground of a shielded or coaxial cable.
• Connect the red lead to the shield and black lead
to center conductor of a coaxial cable.

Probe the wire(s) with any Progressive Electronics


200 series inductive amplifier (see figure 4). Figure 4, Sending Tone

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