ACTracer - Measuring equipment Laserliner - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ACTracer Laserliner

Overvoltage category III: Equipment in Ö xed installations and for applications where speciÖ c requirements with regard to the reliability and availability of equipment have to be met, e.g. circuit-breakers in Ö xed installations and devices used in industrial applications which are permanently connected to the Ö xed installation. Important notes. Must be observed. Protection class II: The test device has reinforced or double insulation. Danger area warning Hazardous electrical voltage warning: Unprotected live components inside the device housing may pose a risk of electric shock. Symbols – If you are taking measurements in the hazardous vicinity of electrical installations, do not work alone and seek guidance from an electrically skilled person before starting work. – Before taking any measurements, make sure that both the area to be tested (e.g. a line), the test device and the accessories used (e.g. connection cable) are in proper working order. Test the device by connecting it to known voltage sources (e.g. a 230 V socket in the case of AC testing). Stop using the device if one or a number of its functions fails. – Do not leave the sender running permanently. Only use during actual measurement. After a measurement is taken, the transmitter (including test leads) must be removed from the measured circuit. – Do not expose the device to moisture or liquids. When using the device outdoors, make sure that the weather conditions are appropriate and/or that suitable protection mea- sures are taken. The measuring tools and accessories are not toys. Keep out of reach of children. – Do not use the device in environments containing explosive gases or vapour. – Protect the device against contamination and damage, and make sure it is stored in a dry location. – The structure of the device must not be modiÖ ed in any way. – Please ensure compliance with the safety regulations set out by local and national authorities with regard to the correct and proper use of the device.

6LR61 9V Alkali Ensure correct polarity! Inserting the battery A Battery compartment (rear) B Rotary ON/OFF switch/ sensitivity setting C ON indicator lamp D Speaker E Sensor head Receiver RECVSender TX 1 ON indicator lamp 2 Connecting socket, red + 3 Connecting socket, black – 4 Euro connector 5 E 27 Lamp adapter 6 UK plug

Increase sensitivity and switch off Switch on and decrease sensitivity Connect the transmitter to the line to be measured. Then switch on the receiver and start tracing, see Fig. a and b. The receiver signal sounding indicates that the measured object belongs to the same electrical circuit. The receiver is able to detect cables up to a maximum depth of 5 cm. Various installation condi- tions and metal shielding can drastically in× uence the maximum measuring depth. Tip 1: Set the receiver to maximum sensitivity and hold the sensor head as close as possible to the cable connection. Measurement under voltage! It is essential that you follow the safety instructions.

Finding cables, sockets etc. in coherent electrical circuits. The tracer requires no battery and is operated by the power supply. This means only live cables can be tested. Before using the tracer, connect the required lead (4, 5, 6), ensuring correct polarity. The device is operational when indicator lamp (1) is on. Sender TX: Set-up Measurement is performed using one transmitter and one receiver. The transmitter feeds signals into the cable to be checked. The signal is a modulated current that creates an electromagnetic Ö eld about the conductor. The receiver recognises this Ö eld and is then able to Ö nd and locate cables, sockets etc. with this signal. How it works

Connect the transmitter to the line to be measured.Then turn on the receiver and start tracing. See Fig. c. The detected fuse is located in the area where the signal tone of the receiver sounds. Due to different installation conditions (RCD automatic circuit breakers, types of fuses etc.), in most cases it is not possible to precisely locate the fuse but rather only to narrow down the area where it is located. Tip 2: Decrease the receiver sensitivity in steps in order to closely narrow down the loca- tion of the fuse. Tip 3: Rotate the receiver around its longitudinal axis by 90° or modify its horizontal and vertical positions. This will adjust the device to different automatic circuit breakers, which have magnetic coils installed in different positions. Re-adapt the sensitivity if necessary. – Measurement under voltage! It is essential that you follow the safety instructions. – The cover of the fuse box may only be removed by a skilled electrician.

Locating fuse circuits

Manual_AC-Tracer_Rev.0910_print.indd 12 05.10.2010 14:37:45 Uhr13 AC-Tracer EU directives and disposal This device complies with all necessary standards for the free movement of goods within the EU. This product is an electric device and must be collected separately for disposal according to the European Directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment. Further safety and supplementary notices at: www.laserliner.com/info Subject to technical alterations 09.10. Technical data Sender AC-Tracer TX Nominal voltage Maximum input voltage Overvoltage category Power supply Operating temperature Storage temperature Maximum altitude Weight Dimensions (W x H x D) 200 – 240V 300V AC CAT III 300V, pollution degree 2 200-240V AC, 50-60 Hz 0°C – 40°C -20°C – 60°C 2000 m above sea level ca. 54 g 50 x 80 x 32 mm Receiver AC-Tracer RECV Measuring range Power supply Operating temperature Storage temperature Maximum altitude Weight (incl. battery) Dimensions (W x H x D) 0 – 5 cm measuring depth 1 x 9V block, IEC LR6, Alkali 0°C – 40°C -20°C – 60°C 2000 m above sea level ca. 155 g 68 x 165 x 36 mm