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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Gale Corporation
    1. What does Gale Corporation do?
    2. How do I get support for Gale Corporation products?

  2. Technical Questions - Pocket Toner®
    1. What is a Pocket Toner®?
    2. What tests can you perform with a Pocket Toner®?
    3. Can Pocket Toner® test live wires or cables?
    4. How can Pocket Toner® test multiple cables in one step?
    5. What kinds of wires and cables can you test with Pocket Toner®?
    6. Which Pocket Toner® kit is best for me?
    7. How do Pocket Toner® test tools work?

  3. Technical Questions - Innovation™ Splitters & Couplers
    1. What makes Innovation™ splitters and couplers different from the rest?
    2. What are the different kinds of Innovation™ splitters and couplers?
    3. How are Innovation™ Wall Plate Splitters used and why are they so special?
    4. What makes Innovation™ Angle Port Splitters better than other splitters?
    5. How is the Innovation™ TV & Modem Splitter used?

Answers

  1. Gale Corporation
    1. What does Gale Corporation do?
    2. Gale Corporation is a manufacturer of test tools and passive devices for the telecommunications industry. We are most commonly known as the inventors of Pocket Toner® test tools originally introduced in 1989 (see About Us) and we are always improving the Pocket Toner® tools to make them the best cable testers of their kind. We have recently added the Innovation™ line of splitters and couplers to our product line-up and we are very proud of them as they offer many valuable features never before seen in coaxial passive devices (see Innovation™ Splitters & Couplers).


    3. How do I get support for Gale Corporation products?
    4. First, be sure you have read your owner's manual completely - you can download an owner's manual from the Lliterature page. If you still need assistance, you can find help in the support pages - click the Troubleshooting tab to try to get help - or click the Forms tab to get information about RMA procedures. If none of these help, you can contact the distributor where you purchased the product. Of course you can always call Gale Corporation directly for assistance at (888) 566-5728.


  2. Technical Questions - Pocket Toner®
    1. What is a Pocket Toner®?
    2. First introduced in 1989, Pocket Toner® brand tools are compact (pocket-sized) and durable test devices that allow the user to easily and quickly test wires and cables for continuity and short circuits. Newer NX models also test for AC and DC voltage and some even test multiple cables in one step.


    3. What tests can you perform with a Pocket Toner®?
    4. All Pocket Toner® tools test for continuity and short circuits. Some models perform more tests. Here is a complete list of the tests each of the Pocket Toner® NX tools perform:

      PTNX1: Continuity, open circuit, and short-circuit

      PTNX2: Continuity, open circuit, short-circuit, 50-75 ohm termination, AC or DC voltage (>6v, up to 48v)

      PTNX8: Continuity, open circuit, short-circuit, 50-75 ohm termination, AC or DC voltage (>6v, up to 48v), and the ability to test up to eight cables in one step with the use of eight numbered ID caps

      Both the PTNX2 and PTNX8 come in kits that include a variety of adapters. With these adapters, Pocket Toner® tools can test virtually any type of wire or cable as long as there are at least two conductors in it. Click here to see which kit is best for you.


    5. Can Pocket Toner® test live wires or cables?
    6. Only Pocket Toner® NX tools (PTNX1, PTNX2, and PTNX8) are fully voltage protected up to 48 volts AC/DC. Never expose a Pocket Toner® NX tool to more than 48 volts! PTNX2 and PTNX8 will indicate the presence of voltage in addition to telling you if it is AC or DC voltage.

      Older Pocket Toner® tools such as the original black tools or Pocket Toner® Solution Series tools are not voltage protected and they will become damaged if exposed to voltage of any kind. If your Pocket Toner® is not one of the newer NX type tools, do not connect it to any source of voltage.


    7. How can Pocket Toner® test multiple cables in one step?
    8. Pocket Toner® NX8 has the unique ability to test up to eight wires or cables in one step with the use of the eight numbered ID caps it comes with. Simply attach the eight ID caps to outlets in remote locations of the system then take the Main Unit to the homerun location where all the cables come together. Quickly connect the Main unit to each of the cables there and when it is connected to one of the cables with an ID cap at the other end, it will beep and show the number of the ID cap it is connected to. In this way you can quickly identify up to eight cables in one step.


    9. What kinds of wires and cables can you test with Pocket Toner®?
    10. Pocket Toner® was originally designed to test coaxial cables so all of the parts involved with the tool have F-type connectors to interface with this type of cable. However, with the many Gale Corporation adapters available you can test virtually any type of wire or cable. As long as the wire or cable you are testing has at least two conductors, chances are Pocket Toner® can do the job.

      Standard adapters available allow Pocket Toner® to test 66-block, RJ-11, RJ-45, BNC, RCA, or any bare wire. PTNX2 and PTNX8 come in kits that have adapters pre-selected to work for a variety of applications. Click here to see which kit is best for you.


    11. Which Pocket Toner® kit is best for me?
    12. Both Pocket Toner® NX2 and Pocket Toner® NX8 tools are offered in kits with many of the adapters you will need to test the types of cables you work with the most. Once you decide if you want a PTNX2 or a PTNX8, then you can choose a kit. Click here to view all the kits available or see the list below for a quick summary:

      Cable TV Kits:

      Pocket Toner® NX2 Cable Kit (coaxial and alligator clips adapters)
      Pocket Toner® NX8 Cable Kit (coaxial and alligator clips adapters)

       

      Telco/CATV/LAN (Triple Play) Kits:

      Pocket Toner® NX2 Deluxe Kit (all adapter types)
      Pocket Toner® NX8 Deluxe Kit (all adapter types)
      Pocket Toner® NX8 Cable & Telephone Kit (coaxial, 66-block, RJ-11, alligator clips, and Dial Tone Detective™)
      Pocket Toner® NX8 Voice & Video Pro Kit (coaxial, 66-block, (8) RJ-11, BNC, RJ-45, alligator clips, and Dial Tone Detective™)
      Pocket Toner® NX8 LAN Pro Kit (coaxial, 66-block, RJ-11, BNC, (8) RJ-45, alligator clips, and Dial Tone Detective™)

       

      Audio/Video Kits:

      Pocket Toner® NX8 Audio/Video Pro Kit (coaxial, RCA, alligator clips, and (8) 2-wire clip adapters)

       

      Satellite Installer Kits:

      Pocket Toner® NX2 Satellite Installer Kit (coaxial, RJ-11, alligator clips adapters, and Dial Tone Detective™)
      Pocket Toner® NX8 Satellite Installer Kit (coaxial, RJ-11, alligator clips adapters, and Dial Tone Detective™)

       

      Fire/Security/CCTV Kits:

      Pocket Toner® NX8 Security/Fire Pro Kit (coaxial, 66-block, RJ-11, RJ-45, alligator clips, and (8) 2-wire clip adapters)


    13. How do Pocket Toner® test tools work?
    14. Pocket Toner® test tools work by sending low-voltage DC current through the test cable. It then measures the resistance of the current flowing through the cable. If there is no current, it indicates an open circuit condition. If it detects high current flow (little or no resistance) then it indicates a short circuit condition. In the case of the PT-SIX or PTNX8, the Main Unit also looks for certain resistence values to identify the specific resistances of the ID caps. Virtually any cable or wire with at least two conductors can be tested with a Pocket Toner®. The tool is not an RF signal generator so it cannot test through devices that do not pass DC current. As such, it cannot test through most modern CATV coaxial splitters.


  3. Technical Questions - Innovation™ Splitters & Couplers
    1. What makes Innovation™ splitters and couplers different from the rest?
    2. Gale Corporation Innovation™ splitters and couplers have exceptional RF performance and sturdy construction to stand up to the harsh abuse and environments. In addition, they have new and unique features that set them apart from any other passive devices in the past. They are all ultra-compact in size - a super-small case helps with cable management as well as RF performance. All ports are labeled and color-coded for ease of use. Also, the port configurations are like nothing you have ever seen before - they allow for unprecedented applications and cable management opportunities.


    3. What are the different kinds of Innovation™ splitters and couplers?
    4. Click here To view all of the Innovation™ splitters and couplers. A list is of the different types is below:

      Wall Plate Splitters (allows for homerun to the wall plate in MDU applications - click here for more information)

      Angle Port Splitters (unprecedented cable management - click here for more information)

      Directional Couplers (the most compace DCs you have ever used with excellent cable management - click here for more information)

      TV & Modem Splitter (Split one coaxial cable into two outlets efficiently routing the RF signal for cable modem and TV - click here for more information)

      In-Line Splitter (A unique compact in-line 2-way splitter for special small-space applications - click here for more information)


    5. How are Innovation™ Wall Plate Splitters used and why are they so special?
    6. Gale Corporation’s patented high performance wall plate splitter is designed to fit conveniently in a single wall box with one output designed to install into a standard wall plate and the input and other outputs on the back side. These are the world's first splitters designed to be installed into a wall plate - alowing true homerun to the wall plate wiring configurations. This is especially effictive in MDU applications. click here for more information


    7. What makes Innovation™ Angle Port Splitters better than other splitters?
    8. In a tight enclosure, vertical port splitters can take up too much vertical space and horizontal port splitters can limit port accessability. Innovation™ Angle Port Splitters provide a refreshing solution to your cable management troubles. click here for more information


    9. How is the Innovation™ TV & Modem Splitter used?
    10. This ultra compact cable modem / TV splitter is designed to install directly into a wall plate. Gale Corporation’s patented high performance cable modem splitter is designed specifically for installations that require a CATV cable split to service a TV and a cable modem in the same jack location with superior forward and return loses. click here for more information


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