Hobbes Cable tester

This cable tracing and testing device, consisting of a tone generator and a probe, is an extremely practical aid for cable installation and troubleshooting. The probe tests for continuity and identification, determines line polarity and voltage in network and telephone cables. The tone generator sends a signal down the connected line, and the probe is used to locate the corresponding line at the other end; indications are provided both via LED and acoustically. The probe features a special inductive plastic tip to prevent accidental short circuits in the vicinity of high-voltage equipment. The tone generator can emit either single-tone or multi-tone signals. The probe is also available separately. Battery for the cable tracer: 1x 9V block. Battery for the tone generator: 1x 9V block. Package includes: tone generator, probe, carrying case, user manual.