Instructions / Assembly

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
The Klein Tools Coax Explorer
®
2 verifies proper continuity of F-connector coaxial cables
and maps their location. The color-coded push-on remotes allow for up to four cables
to be tested and mapped, displaying cable status via LED indicators (PASS, OPEN, or
SHORT) that also identify the cable/remote location.
• Environment: Indoor
• Operating Altitude: 10000 ft. (3000 m) maximum
• Operating Temperature: 32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C)
• Storage Temp: -4° to 140°F (-20° to 60°C)
• Relative Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
• Dimensions (including remote holder): 5.7" x 2.3" x 1.1" (145 x 32 x 29 mm)
• Weight (including batteries): 4.8 oz. (136 g)
Specifications subject to change.
TESTING/MAPPING CABLES
NOTE: Not for use on powered circuits or outlets.
1. Connect a test remote
1
,
2
,
3
or
4
to one end of the cable or outlet to be
tested. If necessary, use the included F-adapter
9
to connect the test remote to
the cable. If mapping, install remaining remotes to additional locations.
2. Connect the opposite end of the cable or outlet to be tested to the F-connector
5
on the Coax Explorer
®
2.
3. Press and hold the TEST button
10
. If the cable is wired correctly, one of the four
PASS LEDs
11
will light, also indicating the cable/remote location. If there is a
problem with the cable, one of the FAULT LEDs (OPEN
12
or SHORT
13
) will light.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to test/map additional cables.
TESTING AN UNINSTALLED CABLE
1. Using the included F-adapter
9
, connect a test remote
1
to one end of the cable
to be tested.
2. Connect the opposite end of the cable to be tested to the F-connector
5
on the
Coax Explorer
®
2.
3. Press and hold the TEST button
10
. If the cable is wired correctly, the
corresponding PASS LED
11
will light. If there is a problem with the cable, one of
the FAULT LEDs (OPEN
12
or SHORT
13
) will light.
REMOTE HOLDER/STORAGE
The test remotes conveniently snap into the remote holder
8
for storage. To store the
included F-adapter
9
, push two remotes onto the adapter before snapping the remotes
into the holder.
The remote holder snaps onto the body of the Coax Explorer
®
2 and may be removed if
desired. Hold the tester in one hand and apply slight downward pressure to one side of
the remote holder with the other hand to release it from the tester. To reattach, align the
holder with the tester body and snap back into place.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT (FIG. 1)
When the TEST button is pressed and no LEDs light, the batteries must be replaced.
1. Unscrew the battery cap
6
.
2. Remove and recycle the two spent AAA batteries
7
.
3.
Install two new AAA batteries, with the positive (+) side facing into the tester as shown.
4. Screw battery cap tightly back into place.
STORAGE
Remove the batteries when the tester is not in use for a prolonged period of time. Do not
expose to high temperatures or humidity. After a period of storage in extreme conditions
exceeding the limits mentioned in the GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS section, allow the tester
to return to normal operating conditions before using.
WARRANTY
www.kleintools.com/warranty
DISPOSAL / RECYCLE
Do not place equipment and its accessories in the trash. Items must be
properly disposed of in accordance with local regulations. Please see
www.epa.gov or www.erecycle.org for additional information.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
KLEIN TOOLS, INC.
450 Bond Street, Lincolnshire, IL 60069 1-877-775-5346
[e-mail] www.kleintools.com
FIG. 1
5
8
1 3
10
12
13
11
4
9
2
14
7
6
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
1.
Test Remote #1 (Red)
2.
Test Remote #2 (Blue)
3.
Test Remote #3 (Green)
4.
Test Remote #4 (Black)
5.
F-Connector
6.
Battery Cap
7.
2x AAA Batteries
(included)
8.
Remote Holder
9.
F-Adapter
10.
TEST Button
11.
PASS LEDs
12.
OPEN Fault LED
13.
SHORT Fault LED
14.
Pocket Clip (Back)
NOTE: There are no
user-serviceable
parts inside tester.
VDV512-101 Instructions