Shop network tone generators, probe kits and cable tracers for identifying Ethernet, telephone and communications wiring. Wallco offers tools for tracing twisted-pair cable, locating individual runs and identifying conductors during network installation and troubleshooting.
Compare tools by supported cable type, tone-generation functions, probe sensitivity, connector interfaces and continuity or wire-identification features.
Tone generators and inductive probes help technicians identify individual cable runs when conductors are hidden inside walls, bundles, telecommunications rooms or equipment spaces. A tone is applied to the cable and then detected at another point using a compatible probe.
Complete kits typically combine a tone generator with an inductive probe so technicians can both place and locate the tracing signal. Review the supplied leads and modular interfaces to make sure the kit supports the cabling encountered in the installation.
Network-oriented tracers can help locate Cat 5e, Cat 6 and other twisted-pair cable runs. Some tools connect through RJ45 interfaces, while others use test leads that can be attached directly to individual conductors or terminals.
Tone tracing is also widely used with telephone station wire and other low-voltage communications circuits. Verify connector compatibility when working with RJ11, RJ12, bare wire or cross-connect hardware.
Some cable-tracing tools also provide basic continuity or conductor-identification functions. These features can help distinguish an open cable or incorrect pair from a simple cable-location problem, but they should not be confused with full network certification testing.
Identify the cable types and connector formats being serviced, then compare tone modes, probe sensitivity, connection leads and any continuity or identification functions. For mixed voice and data installations, choose a kit that supports the required modular and bare-wire interfaces.