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When would a tone generator and probe be used?

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The tone generator injects a signal onto the cable to be traced. Typically it's a Square wave (with high harmonic content), or a warbling tone. The probe tool is usually called an Inductive Amplifier, but in reality it works by capacitive coupling from the tone injected onto the wire.Dec 17, 2014');})();(function(){window.jsl.dh('13','');})();(function(){window.jsl.dh('_c9ueYPLDFJ685OUPzuyl2Ac58','
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The Tone & Probe Test and Trace Kit provides simple toning and tracing of non-energized wire. It includes Tracing Probe, Tone Generator, RJ45 Cable, RJ12 and Alligator Clip Cable, 4 x AAA Batteries.

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