Platinum Tools TP500C Cat 5 Cat 6 Lan Cable Tester

Product Description

The PLATINUM TOOLS TP500C is a LAN cable tester designed to verify the integrity of Cat 5 and Cat 6 network cable installations. It confirms continuity and correct wiring sequence across all conductors, making it a practical diagnostic tool for low-voltage technicians and network installers working in residential, commercial, and light industrial environments. The TP500C simplifies cable verification on structured wiring jobs where confirming a clean termination before system commissioning is a standard step in the workflow.

The TP500C is suited for testing Cat 5 and Cat 6 UTP patch cables, horizontal runs, and terminated drops during new construction, retrofit, and troubleshooting work. Network installers, low-voltage contractors, and IT infrastructure technicians are the primary users. It is sold as a single unit and is a standard addition to a structured cabling toolkit.

Key Features

• Tests Cat 5 and Cat 6 LAN cable for continuity and proper pin-to-pin wiring
• Identifies miswired, open, or shorted cable pairs
• Compact form factor suited for field use on active job sites
• Sold as a single unit for individual technician use

Compatibility

Designed for use with Cat 5 and Cat 6 LAN cables terminated with standard RJ-45 connectors. Suitable for testing patch cables and structured cabling drops in typical network installations.

Installation Notes

Cable testing should be performed after termination is complete and before the network is placed into service. Disconnect the cable under test from any active network equipment before testing to avoid equipment damage and inaccurate readings. Low-voltage installers should follow applicable local codes and TIA-568 structured cabling standards when performing cable verification. No special tools are required to operate the tester beyond the unit itself and the cable under test.