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New Toner and Probe Series from Fluke Networks Delivers Breakthrough Improvements in Cable Identification and Validation (10/3/2004)

New IntelliTone(tm) Digital Technology Brings Substantial Improvement in Signal Detection over Older Analog Systems

Fluke Networks has redefined the performance and cable locating capability of toners and probes with the announcement of its new IntelliTone(tm) Toner and Probe. Utilizing an advanced digital signal locating technology pioneered and patented by Fluke Networks - also called IntelliTone - the new toner and probe series offers unsurpassed performance in finding the most elusive, hidden, or bundled cables quickly and reliably.

"Using today's analog toner and probes can be very frustrating, as they are basically ineffective in many common workplace situations," said Dan Klimke, Fluke Networks Marketing Manager for Network Tools. "Locating cable in a bundle due to signal bleed from cable to cable, differentiating the tone from noise or a false signal, finding a signal due to active network terminations - these things are problematic if not impossible for an analog toner and probe. The digital signaling employed by the IntelliTone series defeats bleed to quickly isolate a cable in a bundle, rejects noise and false signals to locate a cable despite network termination or environmental conditions and safely tones on active networks. The resulting advance in cable location technology significantly reduces cable locating and troubleshooting time, and provides essential diagnostic features for datacom, telecom, coax, and security cabling."

The IntelliTone(tm) Toner energizes cable conductors with a smart digital signal. This signal is interpreted by the IntelliTone Probe which uses both audio and visual (LED) indicators to simplify signal interpretation. Users simply attach the IntelliTone Toner to a cable, set the sensing mode on the IntelliTone Probe, and the audio indicators and LED display clearly and immediately identify the location of the cable being looked for, eliminating the guesswork necessary with analog toners and probes.

In addition to superior copper cable location, IntelliTone technology gives users a collection of essential diagnostic and troubleshooting capabilities. The IntelliTone(tm) 200 Toner and Probe provide a cablemap function to validate end-to-end cable conductor continuity, clearly identifying miswires. The IntelliTone Toner provides powerful service identification and diagnostics, such as Ethernet link detect, telecom polarity/ continuity, and talk battery.

Pricing, Model Features, and Availability

The IntelliTone(tm) 200 Toner and Probe Kit features cablemap capability, LED display and audio signal identification, Telecom service ID/ diagnostics, and Ethernet Link detect and is available at $189 (U.S list). The IntelliTone(tm) 100 Toner and Probe Kit includes LED display and audio signal identification, telecom line diagnostics, and talk battery, and is available at $139 (U.S. list). The IntelliTone Toners and Probes are also available separately, along with a full range of accessories.

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