Hosa CBT-500 Cable Tester
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.
