TSCM - Hand Tool Requirements (original) (raw)
TSCM Hand Tool Requirements
Pre-Assembled Tool Kits
A Pre-Assembled Tool Kit is the best place to start, Contact East make the best tool kits. Three separate complete kits should be acquired, each used on different levels of the TSCM inspection.
A heavy duty industrial set with drills, saws, and hammers for destructive and non-destructive inspections (CEK-51 - Equipment Installation Kit)
The Telecom, LAN, Datacom tool kit will receive the heaviest usage, and is used to evaluate the components of a PBX, Phone, and LAN systems (CEK-52 - Communications Site Managers Kit)
An Electrical set is used to dismantle breaker boxes, circuit panels, and outside plant facilities (CEK-57 Mechanical Kit)
Small Foam Filled Transport Cases
Several foam filled tool cases will be needed to carry small test instruments and fixtures, be sure to buy extra foam sets. The red arrow indicates the ideal case to use (both rugged and secure).
Large Foam Filled Transport Cases
Large Foam Filled Transport Cases are required for test equipment, buy the best available, and try to buy all the same type so the cases will interlock.
EIA Equipment Racks
Equipment racks are used to integrate certain pieces of test equipment into a complete system (such as a search receiver system).
Most lightweight equipment can be mounted in a regular rack (non-shock). However, if the equipment is heavy (over 100lbs) or is going to be shipped then a heavy duty shock mounted rack must be used.
Standard/Banjo Modular Adapters
Fanout Adapters are used to gain access to the signals on a phone wire.
| Description | Dracon Product Number |
|---|---|
| Modular Adapter | P/N 10113-000 |
| 4 Wire Banjo Adapter | P/N 10210-100 |
| 6 Wire Banjo Adapter | P/N 10220-100 |
| 8 Wire Banjo Adapter | P/N 10230-100 |
| Replacement Cord-4/6 Wire | P/N 10200-100 |
| Replacement Cord- 8 Wire | P/N 10300-100 |
Strippers and Skinners
Strippers and skinners provide a fast and easy premeasured way to strip telephone cable wire.
| Description | Dracon Product Number | |
|---|---|---|
| PVC Stripper | P/N 44110-008 | |
| Plenum Cable Stripper | P/N 10204-000 | |
| Replacement BladePack of 10 only | P/N 10202-001 | |
| Single Slot Regular | w/Cutter | |
| AWG | Part Number | Part Number |
| 19 GA | 44100-001 | ------- |
| 20 GA | 44100-002 | 44110-002 |
| 22 GA | 44100-003 | 44110-003 |
| 24 GA | 44100-004 | 44110-004 |
| 26 GA | 44100-005 | 44110-005 |
| 28 GA | 44100-006 | 44110-006 |
| 30 GA | 44100-007 | 44110-007 |
| Double Slot Regular | w/Cutter | |
| 20/22 GA | 44200-012 | 44210-012 |
| 22/24 GA | 44200-013 | 44210-013 |
| 24/26 GA | 44200-015 | 44210-015 |
| Combo Stripper for Quad Wire | ||
| 22 GA | 44500-003 | |
| 24 GA | 44500-004 |
Can Wrench Craft Tools
A can wrench is "the key" to opening telco phone boxes, Network Interface boxes, and the tool to connect wires on a WE box and terminals.
Be sure to obtain a security bit with the can wrench, also the built-in wire stripper will be handy.
| Description | Dracon Product Number |
|---|---|
| Hex Head, one each | P/N 44007-000 |
| Hex Head, 25 bulk pack | P/N 44007-225 |
| Hex Head, with 22 gauge stripper | P/N 44507-003 |
| Hex Head, with 24 gauge stripper | P/N 44507-004 |
| Security Bit | P/N ??? |
Wire Pic/Spudger
Wire pics and spudgers are used to move wires and connectors around in a densely wired area, very handy... highly recommended.
| Description | Dracon Product Number |
|---|---|
| ProbePic | P/N 44600-000 |
| ProbePic 90% Angle | P/N 44600-001 |
Punch Down Tools
A quality punch down tool with an assortment of blades is a absolute requirement for any TSCM work. The Dracon 814 punch tool is highly recommended.
| Description | Dracon Part Number |
|---|---|
| D914 Automatic Impact Tool | P/N 10051-000 |
| D914 Tool w/Screwdriver Blade | P/N 10051-150 |
| D814 Adapter Blade | P/N 10051-300 |
| D814 Handle Only | P/N 10054-000 |
| D814 Handle with 66 Blade | P/N 10055-000 |
| D814 Handle with 66 blade and PM blades | P/N 10153-001 |
| D714 Handle with 66 Blade | P/N 71400-000 |
| D714 Rep Blade and Screw Only | P/N 71401-000 |
Punch Down Blades and Case
A set of Dracon 814 punch down blades and case is also a absolute requirement for any TSCM work.
Dracon 66, 630A, GTE, 110, 88, 814 and center punch bits are needed as a minimum. (Buy 2 extra 66 and 110 blades, and 3 storage cases).
| Description | Dracon Part Number |
|---|---|
| D-Blade Case | P/N 10979-002 |
| D66 Blade Kit 2 each 66 Blades1 each 630 Blade1 each Wood Screw Starter Blade | P/N 10979-003 |
| D110 Blade Kit 2 each 110 Blades1 each 66 Blade1 each Wood Screw Starter Blade | P/N 10979-004 |
| Wood screw Starter Punch | P/N 10645-001 |
| 3M System 'D' Bit | P/N 10465-001 |
| Center Punch Blade | P/N 10436-001 |
| PM Blade(GTE Phone Mart®) | P/N 10058-000 |
| BIX® Blade(Northern Telecom BIX System) | P/N 10665-000 |
| ADC QCP Blade | P/N 10165-000 |
| Krone Blade | P/N 10565-000 |
| 110/88 Blade | P/N 01176-000 |
| 630 Blade | P/N 10057-000 |
| 66 Blade | P/N 10056-000 |
Additional Tool Recommendations
Tools to keep in pants pocket
Automatic Center Punch
Leatherman Multipurpose Tool
Laser Products - 6P Flashlight
Emerson/Benchmade - CQK-7 Pocketknife
Tools to keep on person
Cell-Tel Flip Phone
Alpha Beeper
Secure (Stealthcom) Walkie Talkie
Hands free headset for radio & Cell-Tel
Pocket Calculator
Notepad & Pen
Reference Book, Color codes, pin-outs, etc...
Mini First Aid Kit
TPI3000A - Coax Adapter Connector Kit (buy two sets)
IET RS201 - Resistance Substituter
IET RS301 - Capacitance Substituter
IET LS400 - Inductance Substituter (Wide)
IET LS400A- Inductance Substituter (Standard)
Cable-Tying Gun
Xcelite 99-MP Multipurpose Tool Kit
Xcelite XST-5 Super-Tru-Tip Philips Screwdriver Set
Xcelite SDR11 Slotted Screwdriver Set
Xcelite XP5C Visegrip Pliers, Curved, 5" Long
Xcelite XP7C Visegrip Pliers, Curved, 7" Long
Xcelite XP6L Visegrip Pliers, Long Nose, 6" Long
Xcelite/Diamond NN7776CG Long Needle Nose Pliers
Xcelite/Diamond DKit10 10 Piece Pliers kit
Security bit sets, Line Head, Hex, Spanner, Tri-Wing, etc...
Needle Nose - Right Angled, Flush Nosed, Needle tip (for 66 blocks)
Bullnose Flat Nippers
Shattuck Deluxe Telecom Kit (4 crimper set)
3M 8501 - Field Service Static-Dissipative Grounding Kit
Flexible Gooseneck light
Flexible Grabber
Wire Crimpers
Super long Straight screw/nut driver - 3/16
Super long Straight screw/nut driver - 1/4
Weller WTCPT - Small Soldering Iron w/Soldering Stand
Solder, Sponge, Soldering Probes
Edsyn SS750LS Soldapult
Dental Picks (SH117, SH123, SH141, SH116)
Forceps (5.5'/6.25" Curved and Straight) set of 4
Inspection Mirror, A2 Circular
Inspection Mirror, B2 Oval
Inspection Mirror, K2 Rectangular
Telco fuse - carbon block
Telco fuse - 66M jumper clip (100ea)
Telco 66M jumper clip (100ea)
RJ-11 to spade lug adapter
RJ-11 to Right Angle Bed of Nails
Siemon S110 test Adapter (TAP-110-A4)
Short (inexpensive) Alligator Jumpers (radio shack)
Ground Kit Adapter (Chopped screwdriver)
Ground Kit Adapter (Jumbo alligator clamp w/ 25 ft wire) - Pipe clamp
Adapter Cable, 1/8 Stereo Jack --- Modified Speaker Inputs
Adapter Cable, 1/8 --- Modified Speaker Inputs
Adapter Cable, 1/8 --- Micro Clips (12" Cables) - for Microwire bugs
Adapter Cable, 1/8 --- Mini Clips (12" Cables) - for 66M Adapter
Adapter Cable, 1/8 --- 1/8 Jumper (3ft) 3ea
Adapter Cable, 1/8 --- 1/8 Jumper (6ft) 3ea
Adapter Cable, 1/8 --- Alligators (6ft) 3ea
Adapter Cable, 1/8 --- Microclip (6ft) 3ea
Adapter Cable, 1/8 --- Microclip (3ft) 2ea
Adapter Cable, 1/8 --- Miniclip (6ft) 3ea
Adapter Cable, Mini Alligator Clips (1ft) Jumpers 16ea
Adapter Cable, Microclips 16ea
Adapter Cable, 4 color 20" solid jumper cables
Adapter Cable, RJ11 --- Spade Lug Pig tail (12")
Adapter Cable, RJ11/45 Splitter
Adapter Cable, RJ45 --- RJ45 (25ft CAT5) 4ea
Adapter Cable, 258A --- RJ11/45 4pair gender changer (Reverse) 4ea
Adapter Cable, 258A --- RJ11/45 4pair gender changer (Straight) 4ea
Adapter Cable, RJ11 --- BNC Adapter
Rubber Mallet
Black Electricians Tape
Colored Electricians tape
Power Mini Screwdriver /quick charge (Panasonic)
Small 120vac/100+watt lamp w/clamp
Extra Batteries - 9vdc
Extra Batteries - AA
UV active powders
KY jelly for UV paste mixing
Degaussing Coil
Desk and furniture jacks
Magnifier Lens, Handheld, 3inch
3mm Insulated right angle OTOSCOPE (6") with camera and video
Scotch Lock - Pliers
Scotch Lock - Double Tap
Scotch Lock - Triple
Blue/White, Single Pair, UTP Jumper wire
Ideal/Klein Fishtape - 10 ft, for fishing walls
Ideal/Klein Fishtape - 25 ft
Ideal/Klein Fishtape - 250 ft, Nonconductive for conduit usage
Desk Jack/Furniture Dolly
Air Filter/Freshener
Cleaning Solutions/Dust Rags
Dust/Furniture Tarps
Dirt-Devil Handheld Vacuum Cleaner
Dirt-Devil Upright Vacuum Cleaner w/ hoses and Brushes
Rubbermaid Service Cart, large (36x24), portable work surface
Ladder, Fiberglass, Yellow, Painters Style - 6ft
Ladder, Fiberglass, Yellow, Painters Style - 8ft
Ladder, Fiberglass, Yellow, Painters Style - 12ft
Ladder, Fiberglass, Lineman's/Extension Style w/strand hooks - 15ft
Ladder, Fiberglass, Lineman's/Extension Style w/strand hooks - 30ft
Ladder Straps, ropes, hooks, and bags
Klein Pole Gaffs, Belt, and Harness
Full set of HPC LS tools
Stanley - 1"x 25ft Tape Measure
12inch white plastic ruler
6inch white plastic ruler
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