Platinum Tools® Cable Prowler Test Kit
One of the Easiest, Most Comprehensive Testers You Will Ever Use
What's special about this network cable tester?
- Performs a plethora of essential tests on voice, data and coaxial cables including tone generation (click here for full list of tests)
- Full color, graphical display makes navigation and result analysis extremely simple
- Contains internal storage and micro USB port for saving, transferring, and printing output results in full color
- Available in standard and deluxe kits for various expected job sizes
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The Cable Prowler is, simply put, the ultimate network cable tester for any tech from novice to experienced. It features a full color interface that reports exactly what is going on inside your cable with respect to the pair color (Ethernet). As if things couldn’t get any better, you can save records to the internal memory and transfer them to PC via the Micro USB port. These results may be printed exactly as shown on the screen: graphically represented in full color. For a tester in this price range, that’s pretty hard to beat.
| Part # | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PL-TCB300 | Cable Prowler - Standard Kit | Manufacturer Direct |
| PL-TCB360K1 | Cable Prowler - Pro Test Kit | Quick Ship |
- Ideal for testing and measuring cables in professional networking environments
- Pro kit (TCB360K1) comes in a hard carrying case for safe transport and organization
- Proudly made in the USA
The Cable Prowler accurately performs the following tests:
- Cable Measurement
- Cable Identification
- Link Status/Capability Verification
- Termination (split pair, opens, shorts, reverses, miswires)
- PoE presence, class and load drop
- Ethernet Activity
- Wire-mapping
- Tone Generator
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Measurement Technology | Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) |
| Cable Testing and ID | up to 1000 ft (305 m) |
| Split Pair Detection | 3 ft (1 m) to 1,000 ft (305 m) |
| Length Measurement | 0 to 1,500 ft (457 m), ± (5%+1 ft) |
| Remotes Supported | 8 continuity and ID number remotes (RJ45) 20 RJ45 and 20 F connector ID only remotes |
| Power over Ethernet | IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at up to 25.5 watts (at class 4); Identifies Mode A or B (pairs with PoE) |
| Active Ethernet | Indicates advertised speeds of 10/100/1000base-T half or full duplex. Can link to network at 10/100base-T |
| Maximum Voltage | RJ Jack: 66 VDC or 55 VAC F Connector: 50 VDC or VAC Refers to the max voltage that can be applied to any 2 connector pins without damaging the tester. |
| Save Test Results | Up to 250 cable/network tests (user named) |
| Tone Generation | 730 Hz and 1440 Hz |
| Battery Life | For 6 x AA, 9VDC, 2,200 mA-hr (typical) alkaline battery: Operating – 20 hours typically Standby – 1.5 years typically (200uA max standby current) Batteries are included |
| Altitude (Operating) | 10,000 ft (3048 m) |
| Temperature | Operating: 32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C) Storage: -22 to +140°F (-30 to 60°C) |
| Humidity | 10 to 90% non-condensing |
| Enclosure | High-strength PC/ABS Plastic |
| Drop Testing | Withstands 4 foot drops onto concrete |
| Ratings | UL 94 V0 |
| Humidity | 10 to 90% non-condensing |
| Enclosure | High-strength PC/ABS plastic with V0 rating with boot Withstands 4 foot drops onto concrete |
| Size | 1.85"H x 3.6"W x 6.8"L (4.7 x 9.15 x 17.3 cm) |
| Weight | 1 lb 2 oz (510 g) |
| Ratings | CW Safety Complinance |
| Item | TCB300 (Standard Kit) | TCB360K1 (Pro Test Kit) |
|---|---|---|
| Tester | yes | yes |
| Coax Remotes | #1-5 | #1-8 |
| Data Remotes | #1-5 | #1-8 |
| F-Female to F-Female Adapter F81 | 1 | 2 |
| Network Tel Testing & ID Remote | #1 | #1-8 |
| No-Fault Cable | 2 | 2 |
| Micro USB Cable | 1 | 1 |
| RJ45 Port Saver | no | 1 |
| RJ45 Alligator 12" | no | 1 |
| BNC Female to F Female Adapter | no | 1 |
| BNC Female to F Male Adapter | no | 1 |
| Case | Hanging Pouch | Durable Plastic Case |
| Quick Start Guide | yes | yes |
| User Manual | yes (online) | yes (online) |
| Warranty Activation Card | yes | yes |
Manuals
- Cable Prowler - Brochure (PDF)
- Cable Prowler - Quick Start Guide (PDF)
- Cable Prowler - User Manual (PDF)
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Questions & Answers
Can I certified cat6 with this tester
- Hello, Yes, you can certify a cat6 with this cable tester.
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