Paladin 1573 Tone and Probe Plus Cable-Check UTP/STP Cable Tester

by Paladin Tools

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

1573 LAN cable-check and telephone test set identify connector and cable pin-out with true cable mapping for both patch cords and installed cables. Also perform full-range continuity testing, line condition, signal tracing and wire identification RJ45 LAN cable-check mode is a true cable mapper that identifies: open, crossed and shorted connections connector and cable pin-out. Clear LED display for each pin and shield. Shielded RJ45 modular plug socket. Features automatic display of mapping with dual speeds: slow or fast.

Product Description

Identify connector and cable pin-out with true cable mapping for both patch cords and installed cables. Also perform full-range continuity testing, line condition, signal tracing, and wire identification with tone generator and tone probe cable tracer. Features: RJ45 LAN Cable Check™ mode identifies open, crossed and shorts. Includes connector and cable pin-out with clear LED display for each pin and shield. Automatically displays mapping with dual speeds. Checks polarity of telephone power line, provides talk power for telephone lines and butt set use. Selectable dual/single tone application for balanced and unbalanced circuits, and four tone generator patterns. Includes inductive high sensitivity probe, jack for headset and audible speaker with adjustable volume control to enable use without a butt set. Kit Includes: Toner and mapper transmitter; Tracer and mapper receiver; (2) RJ45 shielded patch cords, RJ11 cord with alligator clips, (2) 9V batteries and durable nylon carrying case with belt loop.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 2 x 7.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0002XV090
• Item model number: 1573
• Batteries: 1 9V batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #55,955 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #55 in Home Improvement > Electrical > Tools & Testers > Cable Insertion & Extraction Tools

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars item is as advertised, January 22, 2008

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Dave M (Alexandria, VA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Paladin 1573 Tone and Probe Plus Cable-Check UTP/STP Cable Tester (Tools & Home Improvement)

I'm an IT consultant who sometimes has to do some phone work. I bought this to do tracing from closet to closet - like you're in the basement trying to find the block that extends up to the phone closet on your floor or finding where an unlabeled phone jack is on the 66 block is in the closet. It's not quite as nice as what I see the Verizon techs using - it has large alligator clips and the device the produces the tone doesn't seem to be as powerful as what the Verizon techs have, but it does the job.

It's also an RJ-45 cable tester. You can take an RJ-45 cable and plug one end into each device in this package and it will tell you if the cable is good or not. I found a use for this too when I found a bad cable.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Garbage, May 7, 2011

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Dustin Gardiner (Nampa, ID USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Paladin 1573 Tone and Probe Plus Cable-Check UTP/STP Cable Tester (Tools & Home Improvement)

We bought these to help us troubleshoot our network in Iraq for the military.

The tone is so weak it is practically non-existent. It is virtually impossible to even trace a 5 foot line, that's how weak the signal is.

I know it's not because we have a bad one, because we purchased 10 of these, and all of them are terrible. Paladin has become a brand that has lost it's luster. Will never purchase Paladin brand anything anymore.

4.0 out of 5 stars It does the job, December 29, 2011

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D. E. Bedwell - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Paladin 1573 Tone and Probe Plus Cable-Check UTP/STP Cable Tester (Tools & Home Improvement)

I got this for wiring projects around the house. The toner works fine, and the cable tester is handy. The toner isn't particularly strong- you can't trace through walls, for example- but I have had no problem tracing cat5 or alarm cables back to the source with it. I'd recommend for the DIY weekend warrior.