Home Test Equipment Network Cable Tester Tone Generators and Cable Fault Finders TS Cable Fault Finders
Fluke Networks TS®100 and TS®90 Cable Fault Finders
Measure and Identify Cable Length
![]()
Close Window
Fluke Networks TS®100 and TS®90 Cable Fault Finders
This requires one or more of the following: javascript enabled, Flash Video Player, and Quicktime or Windows Media Player
|
Fluke’s TS®90 and TS®100 Cable Fault Locators are ideal for quick and easy cable analysis on the spot. The simple to use design gives fast results without any complicated wording or additional buttons to press. |
- Allows you to test other types of cabling, including coax, with the F-Connector line cord
- Provides the ability to measure the amount of cable on a spool or in a cable run before installation, so you can be fully equipped on the jobsite
- Large LED screen displays results in an easy to read numerical format instead of TDR, which can be difficult to read
- Results are given instantly and continuously once the tester is turned on to help find intermittent faults
- Also works well for high voltage detection, so you can test a cable before working on it
- Saves time on installation and repair, since you can now “see” the area where a cable has a fault instead of cutting into walls or running all new cable
- Moisture-proof, so unit will still operate in damp conditions
- Can also be used as a tool to assist in checking cable inventory in your truck or warehouse
| TS90 | TS100 | |
| Price | ||
| Part # | FL-26500090 | FL-26500000 |
| Power of operation | 4 AA alkaline batteries provide 50 hours of operation | 4 AA alkaline batteries provide 50 hours of operation |
| Reverse Battery Protection | No damage to the tester will occur if the batteries are installed backward | No damage to the tester will occur if the batteries are installed backward |
| Input Protection | 250 V RMS AC, continuous or intermittent | 250 V RMS AC, continuous or intermittent |
| Moisture | If the tester is exposed to water, some may get inside, but it will suffer NO DAMAGE. See the moisture notes in the Maintenance section. | If the tester is exposed to water, some may get inside, but it will suffer NO DAMAGE. See the information on moisture under “Maintenance”. |
| Impedance Range | 35 Ω to 330 Ω with auto-compensation within this range. Cables with an impedance outside this range will not be properly tested and may produce erratic or incorrect readings. | 35 Ω to 330 Ω with auto-compensation within this range. Cables with an impedance outside this range will not be properly tested and may produce erratic or incorrect readings. |
| Maximum Length | 2500 feet on most cable types, and 500 feet on very lossy cables. The tester will display -ERR if the cable is too long to be correctly measured | 2500 feet on certain cable types, 2000 feet on most cable types, and 500 feet on very lossy cables. The tester will display –ERR if the cable is too long to be correctly measured |
| Representative Maximum | 2500 feet [770 m]: CAT5 Twisted Pair | 3000 feet [770 m]: CAT5 Twisted Pair |
| Cable Length | 2000 feet [610m]: 12/2 AC Wire | 2000 feet [610m]: 12/2 AC Wire |
| 1000 feet [300 m]: RG-6/U TV Coax | 1000 feet [300 m]: RG-6/U TV Coax | |
| 500 feet [150 m]: RG-174/U Coax | 500 feet [150 m]: RG-174/U Coax | |
| Minimum Length | No minimum length; minimum non-zero reading is 2 feet | No minimum length; minimum non-zero reading is 2 feet |
| Length Accuracy | ±2 feet for cables less than 10 feet; ±5 feet for cables longer than 10 feet and shorter than 200 feet; ±3% and ±5 feet for cables longer than 200 feet | ±2 feet for cables less than 10 feet; ±5 feet for cables longer than 10 feet and shorter than 200 feet; ±3% and ±5 feet for cables longer than 200 feet |
| High Voltage Detection | An AC voltage of more than 5 V RMS will trigger the High Voltage Warning. | An AC voltage of more than 5 V RMS will trigger the High Voltage Warning. |
| Measurement Rate | Maximum of 4 complete measurements per second, decreasing to 2 seconds per measurement based on cable size and uniformity. | Maximum of 4 complete measurements per second, decreasing to 2 seconds per measurement based on cable size and uniformity. |
| VOP | Adjustable from -20- to -99-, retained during power off. Default to -66- when batteries are changed. | Adjustable from -20- to -99-, retained during power off. Default to -66- when batteries are changed |
| Measurement Technology | Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) with 50 Ω drive impedance, 6 V maximum pulse height. | Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) with 50 Ω drive impedance, 6 V maximum pulse height |
| Low Battery | Indicator flashes when battery voltagefalls below 4.1 V | Indicator flashes when battery voltage falls below 4.1 V |
| Tone Injection | Approximately 1 kHz at an amplitude of 80% of battery voltage. Variable frequency and cadence. Tone characteristic is changed as cable condition changes to “normal-open” from any other condition. | Approximately 1 kHz at an amplitude of 80% of battery voltage. Variable frequency and cadence. Tone characteristic is changed as cable condition changes to “normal-open” from any other condition. |
| Cable Type | Virtually all two or more conductor cables | Virtually all two or more conductor cables |
| Temperature | ||
| Operating | 32° F to 131° F (0° C to 55° C) | 32° F to 131° F (0° C to 55° C) |
| Storage | -40° F to 158° F (-40° C to 70° C) | -40° F to 158° F (-40° C to 70° C) |
| Humidity | ||
| Operating | 0% to 80% | 0% to 80% |
| Storage | 0% to 100% | 0% to 100% |
| Weight | 1 lb with batteries and clip leads | 1 lb |
| Dimensions | 7.4"H x 2.75"W x 1.5"D | 7.4"H x 2.75"W x 1.5"D |
| Operating Altitude | 10,000 ft max | 10,000 ft max |
| Certifications and Compliance | Conformité Européenne. Conforms to relevant European Union directives. CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-03 CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 1010.1-92 CSA-C22.2 No. 1010.1B-97, UL/ANSI 3111-1 | Conformité Européenne. Conforms to relevant European Union directives. CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-03 CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 1010.1-92 CSA-C22.2 No. 1010.1B-97, UL/ANSI 3111-1 |
Patent Number(s): 6160405, 6285195, 6323654, 6509740
| PART # | DESCRIPTION | RANGE | PRICE |
| FL-26500090 | TS90 Cable Fault Finder w/ BNC to alligator clips | 2500 ft CAT5 (max) | |
| FL-26500000 | TS100 Cable Fault Finder w/ BNC to alligator clips | 3000 ft CAT5 (max) | |
| FL-26500390 | TS100 with long linecord, ABN/PP clip (general) | 3000 ft CAT5 (max) | |
| FL-26500500 | TS100 with BNC to banana to ABN | 3000 ft CAT5 (max) | |
| FL-26500610 | TS100 Metric Cable Fault Finder with BNC to alligator clips | 3000 ft CAT5 (max) |
Accessories
| PART # | DESCRIPTION | PRICE |
| FL-26501160 | TS100/TS90 pouch with belt clip | |
| FL-26501200 | TS100/TS90 line cord, BNC to F(MALE) | |
| FL-26501600 | TS100/TS90 line cord, banana |
MANUALS & USER GUIDES -
RELATED ARTICLES -
- Reasons Every Network Technician Needs a Good Tool Kit
- What Is The Difference Between Cat 5, Cat 5e, and Cat 6 Cable?
- Using Cat5e and Cat6 Patch Cords
HOW-TO CORNER -
- How to Test an RJ45 Connection
- How to Terminate with an RJ45 Connection
- How to Remotely Test RJ45 Terminated Cables
Reviewed by 1 customer
Displaying review 1
Pros
- Good for cable on reels
- Small
Cons
Best Uses
- Measuring cable lenghts
Comments about TS90 cable fault finder with BNC to alligator clips(testing up to 2500ft):
I intend to buy more as the company grows.
Displaying review 1




Facebook Comments