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Re: [LUG] Ark project - test equipment and tools needed

 

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On 17/10/12 11:23, paul sutton wrote:
> Hi
> 
> 
> At the last exeter lug meet Rick was asking for a multi meter to
> test some fuses,  as no one had one we got round testing by
> replacing some fuses in plugs.
> 
> What sort of test equipment will we need for the ark project I
> have
> 
> Digital / Analog multi meters CAT 5 (rj45) cable tester (also does
> rj11 phone)
> 
> also have cat 5 plug crimp tool and one of  those tool things to
> push wires in to the cat 5 sockets (I am sure someone here knows
> the correct name for these)

That would be an IDC punchdown tool.

You are are also likely to need some smallish screwdrivers, side
cutters and a proper "stripping tool" for removing the jacket from cable.
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