CONTENTS

TC-NT1 Network Cable Tester

(Includes master box and remote unit)

INTRODUCTION & FEATURES ........... 1

PRODUCT PROFILE .......................... 2

OPERATION

I. Loopback Test ......................... 3,4

II. Remote Test ........................... 5,6

INTRODUCTION
The TC-NT1 Network Cable Tester is an innovative, practical tester that
can easily read the correct pin configuration of 10BASE-T, 10BASE-2,
RJ45/RJ11 modular, 258A, TIA-568A/568B and Token Ring cables by
comparing one transmitting end to the corresponding receiving end.
The included remote terminator allows the user to test installed cable
either at a wall jack or a patch panel. Verifying continuity and testing
for faults such as open, shorted and crossed pairs has never been
easier and more affordable.

FEATURES
* Displays the actual pin configuration of 10BASE-T and 10BASE-2
Ethernet, RJ45/RJ11 modular, 258A, TIA-568A/568B and Token Ring
cables
* Provides easy to read continuity and fault status display
* Checks for continuity, open wire, shorted pair and crossed pair faults
* Allows for remote testing of installed cables from wall jack or patch
panel
* Tests shield wire integrity
* Auto or manual scanning

(Diagram 1)

PR1 PR1 PR1 Pr1

PR2 PR2
PR3
PR1 PR3 PR3 PR4 PR3 PR4

PR2 PR4 PR2 PR2 PR3

PR4

Ethernet 8-position EIA/TIA-568B USOC 4(Prs. 1&2) BNC

Token Ring USOC 8 EIA/TIA-568A USOC 6(Prs. 1,2&3)
10Base-T AT & T258A Plug

PACKAGE CONTENTS

1. TC-NT1 Master Unit

2. TC-NT1 Remote Unit
3. RJ45 Male to BNC Male Adapter Cable (Qty. 2)
4. RJ45 UTP Patch Cable
5. BNC Female/Female Coupler
6. RJ45/RJ11 Jack Size Adapter (Qty. 2)

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PRODUCT PROFILE
1 2 8

LANtest TRENDnet
7 Network Cable Tester 3 9
Remote
Terminator

TEST PIN-OUT INDICATOR

4
1
12345678G
2
6
5 3
AUTO
4
MANUAL OFF ON 5
6 10
7
8

GND

NOT FOR
LIVE CIRCUITS

Remote Unit
Main Unit
11

(Diagram 2)

1. RJ45 JACK
2. RJ45 JACK
3. LED DISPLAY FOR SOURCING END (JACK 1)
4. LED DISPLAY FOR RECEIVING END (JACK 2)
5. POWER SWITCH
6. LED SCANNING MODE SWITCH
7. TEST SWITCH FOR MANUAL SCAN
8. RJ45 JACK
9. LED DISPLAY FOR RECEIVING END
(SAME AS JACK 2)
10. GROUND LED FOR RECEIVING END
11. BATTERY COMPARTMENT (9V)

2
OPERATION

I. Loopback Test
1. 10Base-T Test

1.1 Plug one end of the tested cable into the transmitting RJ45 jack on
the master unit marked with a ' ' and the other end of the cable into
the remaining receiving RJ45 jack.

1.2 Slide power switch on. The upper row of LEDs will start to scan in
sequence if the Auto/Manual button is set on "Auto" mode. The
LED for pin 1 will light up if the button is in "Manual" mode.

1.3 Switch back and forth from Auto or Manual scanning mode by
pressing the Auto/Manual button on the side of the master testing
unit.

1.4 Once both ends of the cable are plugged in properly, the second row
of LEDs will illuminate according to the corresponding LEDs in the
top row.

1.5 Read the results of the LED display for the pin configuration status
of the tested cable. If you fail to read the results the first time in
Auto mode, you may wait for the second LED scan, or simply switch
to Manual mode for pin by pin testing. In Manual mode, pressing
the square "Test" button will advance testing to the next pin.

Note: Make sure the battery power is sufficient. Insufficient battery

power will lead to dimmed LEDs and incorrect results.
Network Cable Tester
TC-NT1
TEST
MANUAL
AUTO
TRENDnet

PIN-OUT INDICATOR
12345678G
OFF
ON

(Diagram 3)

Loopback Test
3
2. RJ11 Modular Cable Test

2.1 Please follow directions for the UTP/STP Cable Test and refer to
Diagram 4 for the correct LED pin out display

RJ11
1 2 3 4 5 6

(Diagram 4)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 G
RJ45

3. Coaxial Cable Test

3.1 Plug the two attached BNC adapter cables on both RJ45 jacks.
Then connect the tested cable to each end of the BNC adapter
cables

3.2 For the remaining testing procedures, please refer to steps 1.2 to
1.5

Note: 1. The center pin of BNC should be read on LED 2.

Please refer to diagram 5.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 G

BNC CENTER PIN

BNC SHIELDING (Diagram 5)

2. As Coaxial cable has only two wires, we suggest you read

the result of the LED scan using Manual mode.
Network Cable Tester
TC-NT1
TEST
MANUAL
AUTO
TRENDnet

PIN-OUT INDICATOR
12345678G
OFF
ON

(Diagram 6)
4
II. Remote Test
1. Plug one end of the tested cable to the transmitting RJ45 jack on the
master unit marked with a ' ' and plug the other end into the remote
terminator. If the tested cable is installed in a patch panel or wall
plate, you may use the included patch cable to solve the connector
gender problem. Please refer to Diagram7 & 8.

2. Now, set the Auto/Manual switch to Auto mode for one-person

testing.

3. Read the test results from the LED display on remote terminator.

Note: The LED display on the remote unit will scan in sequence
corresponding to the transmitting end of the master unit.

(Diagram 7) Remote Test

Network Cable Tester

Network Cable Tester
TC-NT1
TEST
MANUAL
AUTO

PIN-OUT INDICATOR
TRENDnet

12345678G

ON

TRENDnet
PIN-OUT INDICATOR

OFF
12345678G
OFF

TC-NT1

MANUAL
ON

AUTO
TEST
Network Cable Tester
PIN-OUT INDICATOR

12345678G

ON

TRENDnet
OFF
GND
LIVE CIRCUITS

TRENDnet

TC-NT1
NOT FOR

Terminator
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

Remote

MANUAL
AUTO
TEST

Network Cable Tester

PIN-OUT INDICATOR

12345678G

ON

TRENDnet
OFF
GND
LIVE CIRCUITS

TRENDnet

TC-NT1
NOT FOR

Terminator
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

MANUAL
Remote

AUTO
TEST

Remote Test

(Diagram 8) Patch Panel

Wall Plate

5
Test Results

1.Continuity: Pin 2 has continuity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 G

2.Open: Pin 2 is opened

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 G

3.Short: Pin 2 and Pin 3 are shorted

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 G

4.Miswire: Pin 3 and Pin 6 are miswired

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 G

Caution:
1. Operating the tester in live circuits may damage the tester

2. Leaving the battery in the tester for long periods of time without use
could drain power from the battery