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Cable Testers Comparison Chart

CHART ONE:
Cat 5 Tester Comparison
Chart
ProNavigator DXB64A DXB65 DXB66 MOD-TAP SLT3
Brand PALADIN L-COM L-COM L-COM MOD-TAP
Model Pro
Navigator
DXB64A DXB65 DXB66 SLT3
Split Pair Detection
(minimum length ft.)
6'        
Detects Opens, Shorts & Mis-wires
Tests Ethernet Coax    
Tests 568A and 568B      
Tests 10BaseT    
Tests Token Ring      
Test Results
at Both Ends
      Partial
(main 2 )
Tests Shield Continuity (STP)
     
Continuously Testing While ON  
Direct Error Indication (short, etc.)  
 
   
Tone Generator Mode        
Remote Attaches to Main  
Test Patch Cables
Auto-ON   Partial 1 Partial 1 Partial 1 Partial 1
Auto-OFF Partial 1 Partial 1 Partial 1
Battery Low Indicator    
Storage Pouch Included    
Jumper Cable(s) Included 2        
Model Pro
Navigator
DXB64A DXB65 DXB66 SLT3
Part # 37143 37164 37165 37166 37140
Price $124.00 $84.00 $87.50 $145.00 $149.00



NOTE 1: Battery use is reduced with no cable but will completely discharge battery in a few months if not turned off.

NOTE 2: Main unit can tell opens and some shorts but not reversals or transposed pairs.


CHART TWO:
Cat 5 Tester
(with Length Measurements)
Comparison Chart
 Fluke Microscanner Pro
Psiber Cable Tool TDR
Brand FLUKE PSIBER
Model Microscanner Pro Cable Tool
TDR
Detects Mis-wires and Split Pairs  
Audible Pass Indication (T568A/B)    
Visual Pass Indication    
Shows Distance to Open or Short
Split Pair Range (UTP Cable) 6-656 ft  
Single Ended Test (Pretest)  
Length Measurement Method TDR TDR
Length Range (CAT5/6) 1-1500 ft 1-2500 ft
Programmable NVP
Stored NVP Values   30 pre-stored
Tests Coax Cables w/adaptors
Tests Other Cable Types  
Identifies While Testing Cables    
Transmits Link Signals  
Detects HUB  
Tone Generator Function
Select Which Pins Have Tone    
Remote Stores on Main Unit Built-in Remote  
Additional Remotes Available 6  
Display Type 7 segment LCD LCD
Display Organization 2 lines x 9
characters
4 lines
Display has indicator flags (icons)  
Auto-ON    
Auto-OFF
Low Battery Indicator
Operating Battery Life (alkaline) 5-15 hours 12 hours
Standby Battery Life (alkaline) 6 months 6-12 months
Storage Pouch Included
Size (L x W x H) inches 5.5 x 3.25 x 1 7 x 3.2 x 1.4
Weight (with battery) 6.6 oz. 8.7oz.
Model Microscanner Pro Cable Tool
TDR
Part # 37135 37750
Price $399.00 $279.00



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