Hosa CBT-500 Cable Tester

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Don't let a bad cable ruin your next gig. Test 3-pin XLR, 5-pin XLR, 1/4" TRS and TS, speakON, RCA, DIN, Ethernet, USB and more cables with the Hosa CBT-500.

The CBT-500 Cable Tester by Hosa Technology diagnoses signal failure in cables terminated with any combination of XLR, Phone, Phono, and speakON connectors, as well as DIN, Ethernet, and USB Type A to Type B cables. It is also equipped with removable leads to verify continuity of additional connectors and jacks. Operation requires one 9-volt battery (included).

Cable Test:

- Turn knob to position 1
- Plug one connector into corresponding jack on left side of tester
- Plug other connector into corresponding jack on right side of tester
- Turn knob to each position to check wiring of each contact

Continuity Test:

- Apply the tip of each lead to the corresponding contacts
- If continuity exists, the center LED will illuminate and tester will beep

Battery Check:

- Turn knob to Battery Check
- LED will illuminate if the battery is charged

Compatible with the following cable terminations:

- XLR 3-pin and 5-pin
- speakON 2-, 4-, and 8-pole
- Phono (RCA)
- 1/4" TRS and TS
- 3-, 5-, and 8-pin DIN
- RJ45 (Ethernet)
- 75-ohm BNC
- USB Type A to Type B
- Test probes for continuity testing of bare wire and any connectors not found on the CBT-500.
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- Cable Types Tested: XLR, Phone (1/4" TRS and TS), Phono (RCA), speakON, DIN, Ethernet (RJ45), 75-ohm BNC, USB Type A to Type B
- Connector Types: XLR 3-pin and 5-pin, speakON 2-pole, 4-pole, and 8-pole, Phono (RCA), Phone (1/4" TRS and TS), DIN 3-pin, 5-pin, and 8-pin, RJ45 (Ethernet), 75-ohm BNC, USB Type A to Type B
- Test Functions: Continuity testing, Signal failure diagnosis, Battery check
- Indicators: Two rows of 8 LEDs each (one amber row, one green row), Center LED for continuity, Audio beep for continuity confirmation
- Power Source: 9-volt battery
- Battery Type: Standard 9-volt battery
- Operating Voltage: 9V DC

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging

Base Item

  • Shipping Weight: 2.37 lbs
  • Shipping Dimensions: 12 x 6 x 3 in
  • Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): CBT-500

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 714-522-8878 or 800-255-7527
Web: https://hosatech.com/support/

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (8 ratings)
Submitted March 31, 2014 by IRA VESTAL in CONOVER, NC

"A MUST HAVE"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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THIS THING IS AWESOME. I MAKE ALOT OF OUR BANDS CABLES AND I TEST THEM WITH THIS FIRST.. AWESOME TOOL. A TIME SAVER WHEN TROUBLE SHOOTING A PA OR GUITAR RIG WITH A BAD CABLE.. TAKES OUT ANY GUESS WORK... ALSO HAS TEST LEADS.

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