DIGITAL CABLE TESTER

Description

A digital cable tester is a handheld diagnostic tool used to check the integrity, wiring order, and performance of network and other types of cables. It’s commonly used by IT technicians, electricians, and network installers to ensure that cables are functioning properly before or after installation.

Main Purpose

• To verify that a cable is connected correctly.

• To detect faults like open circuits, short circuits, miswiring, or crossed pairs.

• To identify cable continuity and sometimes measure cable length.

Common Cable Types Tested

• Ethernet (RJ45) – Cat5, Cat5e, Cat6 cables

• Telephone (RJ11) cables

• Coaxial cables