{"product_id":"allen-bradley-1788-mchkr-handheld-network-mediachecker-for-industrial-cables","title":"Allen-Bradley 1788-MCHKR Handheld Network MediaChecker for Industrial Cables","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAB 1788-MCHKR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a portable handheld Network MediaChecker designed for diagnosing wiring faults, verifying cable integrity, and measuring lengths across industrial communication media. It provides accurate and reliable diagnostics for Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, and DH+\/RIO systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis device identifies shorts, opens, miswires, and split pairs while generating detailed wire maps for twisted-pair cables. Its high-resolution length measurements allow precise cable verification from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 m up to 650 m\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edepending on the protocol. Equipped with a rotary switch, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1788-MCHKR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eenables intuitive mode selection for quick testing in various environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MediaChecker includes a built-in cable library and supports cable-specific calibration to maintain measurement accuracy. Audible alerts indicate pass\/fail results and active cable detection, improving efficiency during on-site diagnostics. Compact dimensions (18.4 × 9.8 × 4.6 cm) and lightweight design (354.4 g) ensure portability and easy handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowered by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 × 1.5 V AA alkaline batteries\u003c\/strong\u003e, it offers up to 50 hours of continuous operation, suitable for extended field use. The LCD displays test results clearly, while input connectors (RJ45, DB9, BNC) support multiple cable types for versatile industrial applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAB 1788-MCHKR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAllen-Bradley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandheld Network 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