The following is a summary list of universal cable testers that can test and validate complex wiring connectivity of any cable or cable harness. Small and portable. These testers can learn the original master cable wiring and can detect opens, shorts and mis-connected wiring connections instantly.
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Cable Tester CCT-01
Test any cable up to 64 wiring points
Manufacturer: PIC-CONTROL Website: www.cable-tester.com
Test Points: 64 Power Source: 5V (USB-C cable, 100mA) Size: 130 x 65 x 35mm Weight: 300g Cost: Very Low (about USD$265, or Singapore dollar SGD$330)
Nice Features:
very easy to use
easy to wire up
small size
low voltage/power
can generate test report
allow interface to external system
reverse engineer of an unknown complex cable connection
WireBasics CT-16 Cable Tester
Manufacturer: PROTRON Website: www.wirebasics.com
Test Points: 32 test pins (limited by 16 circuits ) Power Source: 230Vac to 6Vdc or (9Vdc battery) Size: Estimate to be 210 x 148 x ??mm Weight: ???g Cost: Low (about USD$395)
Nice Features:
low voltage
easy to read
relay and TTL output
comes with connector adapter boards
Model 205 Universal Cable Tester
Manufacturer: BK Precesion Website: www.bkprecision.com
Test Points: 128 Power Source: 230Vac to 12Vdc (700mA) Size: 231.1 x 157.5 x 53.3mm Weight: 1360g Cost: Medium
Nice Features:
stores up to 50 test programs
printer interface
optional accessories
1100H+ Compact Cable Tester
Manufacturer: CIRRIS Website: www.cirris.com
Test Points: 128 Power Source: 115Vac / 230Vac Size: 360 x 170 x 135mm Weight: 4400g Cost: High
Nice Features:
expandable test points up to 1024
high voltage test
test for passive components, resistors, diodes, capacitors, twisted pairs
test for intermediate cable problem
Cable Tester CCT-100
Product is no longer produced by the manufacturer. Manufacturer: Cosam Industries Website: www.cosamindustries.com
Test Points: 52 Power Source: 120Vac adapter Size: 197 x 89 x 38mm Weight: ???g Cost: Low (about USD$450)
Nice Features:
compact in size
nice small screen display
detects diode polarity
product model CCT-100B come with rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery
wide range of attachment boards accessories
CableScan Model 64 Cable Tester
Manufacturer: Cablescan (A EUBANKS COMPANY) Website: www.cablescan.com
Test Points: 64 Power Source: 115Vac / 230Vac Size: 279 x 82 x 50mm Weight: 2700g Cost: —
Nice Features:
user-friendly control panel
expandable program storage
optional PC interface
optional printer interface
screen display
many other models available with more test points
HPS9820 Cable Tester
Manufacturer: Helpass Electronic Technologies Inc Website: helpass.waimaotong.com
Test Points: 128 Power Source: 230Vac Size: 288 x 270 x 102mm Weight: 2000g Cost: Low
Nice Features:
color screen display
choice of English and Chinese language
auto or manual test mode
statistical analysis function
RS232C interface
M2U-Basic (810U) Low Voltage Cable Tester
Manufacturer: CAMI Research Inc. Website: www.camiresearch.com
Test Points: 128 test points (limited by 64 conductors) Power Source: 230Vac to 9Vdc Size: approximate 305 x 230mm Weight: 1100g Cost: High (about USD$1300)
Nice Features:
many other advance product models to choose from
very nice optional software add-on support
many optional connector adapter boards set to choose from
many accessories options
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B801 Sharon Connection Tester
Manufacturer: Banair Website: http://www.banair.co.uk/sharon.htm
Test Points: 128 Power Source: 9V 400mA Size: ???mm Weight: ???g Cost: Medium
Nice Features:
2 line display
Up to 48 wire lists
Computer RS232 interface
Cable Tester 2.0
Manufacturer: AWOS Website: https://www.awos.cz/cable-tester2
Test Points: 128 Power Source: 12V 150mA Size: 260 x 205 x 50mm Weight: < 1Kg Cost: —
Nice Features:
Graphical editor for cable connection
Cyclic testing
Computer RS232 interface
RibbonJog mkII
Manufacturer: CableJog Website: https://www.cablejog.co.uk
Test Points: 128 (for up to 64way IDC ribbon cable) Power Source: 4x AAA batteries Size: 290 x 143 x 35mm Weight: — Cost: Very Low (about USD350)
Nice Features:
Simple construct and operation.
Test for open/short circuit within 1 sec.
For 10/14/16/20/26/34/40/50/60/64 way IDC flat ribbon cable.
CableJoG 128
Manufacturer: CableJog Website: https://www.cablejog.co.uk
Test Points: 128 Power Source: 9V NiMH battery Size: 180 x 310 x 60mm Weight: — Cost: Medium (about USD560)
Nice Features:
Store up to 57 cable configurations.
Keypad control.
RS232 communication to computer.
Using standard IDC header connector.
Other models available for more test points. 256/512/1024 test points available.
Ribbon Cable Tester
TEST-i Pro Multi-Function Cable Tester
Manufacturer: Hobbes Innovation Distributor: Assmann WSW Components Website: https://www.hobbesinnovation.com
Test Points: 100 (for up to 50 ways IDC cable) Power Source: 9V battery or Power Jack Size: 250 x 134 x 35mm Weight: about 800g Cost: Low (about USD$292 from PRO-LINK )
Nice Features:
LCD display with backlight
Test for open, short or mis-wiring.
Reference:
Other models of Multi-Cable Testers available (258898, 258011, 258012IM-001) ranging from USD$150 to USD$260
Ribbon Cable Tester
Manufacturer: — Website: https://www.pinballlife.com
Test Points: test up to 24 pins ribbon cable Power Source: 3x AA battery Size: — Weight: — Cost: Very very cheap (about USD$50)
Nice Features:
simple bare PCB board tester for ribbon cable.
Kabeltester MCT 192
Manufacturer: REINHARDT System und Messelectronic GmbH (Germany) Website: https://www.reinhardt-testsystem.de
Test Points: 192 Power Source: USB (230Vac adaptor) Size: 280 x 272 x 60mm Weight: <1Kg Cost: EUR$1298 (about USD$1480)
Nice Features:
PC Software available.
Test result can be saved to file on a computer.
Can be standalone.
Using easily available test socket and connectors.
Profi PC Kabeltester CT-7
Manufacturer: VOLTCRAFT Website: http://www.voltcraft.cz
Test Points: — Power Source: 9Vdc Size: 260 x 175 x 65mm Weight: 860g Cost: EUR$297 (about USD$340)
Nice Features:
Various connectors to test your cables
Sub-D 9pins, 15pins, 25pins, Sub-HD 15pins
Centronics
USB type A, USB type B
IEEE 1394
BNC cable connector
RJ45, PS/2, DIN 5pins, SATA
CANWAY CW-305
Manufacturer: Meilhaus Electronic Website: https://www.meilhaus.de
Test Points: 240 Power Source: 9Vdc (700mA) Size: 300 x 275 x 60mm Weight: 2.8Kg Cost: EUR$4900 (about USD$5550)
Nice Features:
PC Software available.
Can be standalone.
Display screen
Swappable connector panel accessories
AHT-128 Cable Harness Tester
Cable Harness Tester
Manufacturer: AEM Website: https://aem-test.com/
Test Points: 128 (can be cascaded for up to 1024 points) Power Source: 12V (5 A) Size: 192 x 170 x 56mm Weight: about 900g Cost: High
Nice Features:
Can be cascaded for up to wire 1024 points.
Continuity and resistance test.
Measure resistance from about 0.1 to 100 ohm.
Comes with their proprietary Windows software that you can install on your computer.
Universe Cable Tester CCT-02
Manufacturer: PIC-CONTROL Website: www.cable-tester.com
Test Points: 256 Power Source: 5V (USB-C cable, 300mA) Size: 220 x 165 x 50mm Weight: about 1000g Cost: Medium
Nice Features:
custom attachment board for your unique connectors
stores multiple learned connection
low voltage/power
generate and save test report into thumb-drive memory
allow interfacing to external system
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