velleman VTTEST11N Cable Tracker with Tone Generator User Manual

: June 12, 2024
: Velleman

Table of Contents

VTTEST11N Cable Tracker with Tone Generator
Introduction
Safety Instructions
Overview
Operation
Batteries
Storage
Technical Specifications
References
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VTTEST11N Cable Tracker with Tone Generator
User Manual

VTTEST111N
CABLE TRACK KER WITH TONE GEN NERATOR

VTTEST11N Cable Tracker with Tone Generator

VTTEST11N

Introduction

To all residents of the European Union Important environmental information about this product
This symbol on the device or the package indicates that disposal of the device after its lifecycle could harm the environment. Do not dispose of the unit (or batteries) as unsorted municipal waste; it should be taken to a specialized company for recycling. This device should be returned to your distributor or to a local recycling service. Respect the local environmental rules.
If in doubt, contact your local waste disposal authorities.
Thank you for choosing Velamen! Please read the manual thoroughly before bringing this device into service. If the device was damaged in transit, don’t install or use it and contact your dealer. This cable tracker is designed to identify and trace wires and cables without damaging the insulation, and to test continuity allowing checking for opens / shorts.

Safety Instructions

Refer to the Velamen® Service and Quality Warranty on the last pages of this manual.

Warning: Live, facility electrical circuits can cause serious shocks, burns, and even death if the circuit is touched by hands or arms. If the cable tracker is used for this type of circuit, the circuit breaker or fuse must be removed from the main breaker box before tracking any electrical circuit. In this case, the cable tracking should be done by a licensed electrician. Do not use the device in a high voltage environment. Not following instructions may cause damage to the device or personal injury.

Keep this device away from rain and moisture, dust and extreme temperatures.
Protect this device from shocks and abuse. Avoid brute force when operating the device.
Always switch off both the transmitter and the receiver after use.
Familiarise yourself with the functions of the device before actually using it.
All modifications of the device are forbidden for safety reasons. Damage caused by user modifications to the device is not covered by the warranty.
Only use the device for its intended purpose. Using the device in an Unauthorised way will void the warranty.
Damage caused by disregard of certain guidelines in this manual is not covered by the warranty and the dealer will not accept responsibility for any ensuing defects or problems.
Keep this manual for future reference.

Overview

Refer to the illustrations on page 2 of this manual.

cable tracker (receiver)	tone generator (sender)
1	probe tip
2	volume control
3	trace button
4	speaker
5	3.5 mm headphones output

Operation

Never connect the test leads with an active AC or DC-powered line.
4.1 Cable Test
The tone generator can be used to determine whether or not a cable is interrupted (test per wire pair).

Set the tone generator’s mode switch [ 9 ] to CONT.
Create a short circuit between the wires to be tested at the far end of the cable.
Connect the red and black connectors [ 6 ] to the wires to be tested: o If the CONT indicator [ 8 ] lights up, the two tested wires are uninterrupted.
o If the CONT indicator [8] does not light, one or both of the wires are broken, or the wrong wires were connected or short circuited.

Caution: Make sure the pair of wires under test is not in contact with any other electrified or earthed object, as this may cause an incorrect result.
4.2 Cable Detection / Test
Use both the tone generator and the cable tracker to verify where a cable is going, if it is interrupted or not and where the interruption is located.

Set the tone generator’s mode switch [ 9 ] to TONE. The TONE indicator [ 8 ] starts flashing.
At one end of the cable / wires to be tested, connect the red clip to any wire or one specific wire you want to test. Connect the black clip to the ground wire or, if you cannot find it, one of the other wires.
Use the volume control [ 2 ] on the side of the cable tracker to control the volume.
Use the probe tip [ 1 ] of the cable tracker as follows:
o If you do not know where the cable is going or if there are several similar cables, you can detect the correct one with the probe. Hold the probe to the suspected wire and press the trace button. The signal is the loudest at the correct wire.
o If you do know where the cable is going, the probe allows you to verify immediately at the other end whether or not the cable is interrupted. Hold the probe to the end of the wire and press the trace button. If no signal is obtained, the test wire is probably interrupted.
o Press and hold the trace button [3] and follow the cable to where the signal stops: the signal wire is interrupted at that point.

Remarks:

The best test results are obtained when the black clip is connected to a separate ground wire.
The probe is very sensitive: as it gets nearer the signal wire, the tone gets louder.
Electric fields may interfere with the detection of the signal wire.

4.3 11312 Phone Connector Test
The tone generator can be used to determine the polarity of a phone line, and the status of a working line.

Set the tone generator’s mode switch [9] to OFF.
Insert the phone line connector [7] in the phone socket and connect the red and black connectors [6] to the wires to be connected. The CONT indicator [8] lights. o Green means the polarity is correct (black is “+” (tip) and red is “-” (ring)). o Red means the polarity is inversed (black is “-” (ring) and red is “+” (tip)). o If the LED does not light up, either the connections are not established correctly or the socket is not connected.
To test the status of a telephone line, first connect the red connector to the “-” (ring) side and the black connector to the “+” (tip) side. The CONT indicator [8] lights. o Green indicates a clear line.
o Flickering yellow means there is an incoming phone call (ring signal).
Note: In this case, set the mode switch to CONT to terminate the call on the line.
o If the LED does not light up, the line is busy.

4.4 Selecting the Tone
Select the tone you want to hear (single or dual tone) with the audio signal switch at the inside of the tone generator.

Open the battery compartment and remove the battery.
Unscrew the screw in the battery compartment and the four screws in the back cover.
Carefully remove the back cover and lift the PCB. The audio signal switch is located at the left side of the PCB (component side up, battery connectors at the bottom).
Set the switch in the desired position.
Replace the PCB carefully and put the cover back.
Caution: Make sure that no wires are crimped and that the mode switch is in position. The indicator LEDs should fit easily through the holes. Do not force.
Fix the back cover with the 5 screws.
Replace the battery and close the cover.

Batteries

Do not puncture batteries or throw them in fire as they may explode. Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries (alkaline). Dispose of batteries in accordance with ‘local regulations. Keep batteries away from children.

On the tone generator, set the mode switch [9] to OFF.
Slide open the battery cover at the back and replace the battery (9 V, 6LF22). Respect the polarity.
Close the battery cover.
On the cable tracker, unscrew the battery cover at the back.
Replace the battery (9 V, 6LF22). Respect the polarity.
Close the battery cover and tighten the screw.

Storage

Remove the batteries from the device if it will not be used for a long time. Old batteries can begin to leak and damage the device.
Store the device in a dry and dust-free place at room temperature.

Technical Specifications

tone generator

Use this device with original accessories only. Velleman nv cannot be held responsible in the event of damage or injury resulting from (incorrect) use of this device. For more info concerning this product and the latest version of this manual, please visit our website www.velleman.eu. The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice.
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Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty
Since its foundation in 1972, Velleman® acquired extensive experience in the electronics world and currently distributes its products in over 85 countries.
All our products fulfil strict quality requirements and legal stipulations in the EU. In order to ensure the quality, our products regularly go through an extra quality check, both by an internal quality department and by specialized external
organizations. If, all precautionary measures notwithstanding, problems should occur, please make appeal to our warranty (see guarantee conditions).

General Warranty Conditions Concerning Consumer Products (for EU):

All consumer products are subject to a 24-month warranty on production flaws and defective material as from the original date of purchase.
Velleman® can decide to replace an article with an equivalent article, or to refund the retail value totally or partially when the complaint is valid and a free repair or replacement of the article is impossible, or if the expenses are out of proportion. You will be delivered a replacing article or a refund at the value of 100% of the purchase price in case of a flaw occurred in the first year after the date of purchase and delivery, or a replacing article at 50% of the purchase price or a refund at the value of 50% of the retail value in case of a flaw occurred in the second year after the date of purchase and delivery.
Not covered by warranty:
– all direct or indirect damage caused after delivery to the article (e.g. by oxidation, shocks, falls, dust, dirt, humidity…), and by the article, as well as its contents (e.g. data loss), compensation for loss of profits; – consumable goods, parts or accessories that are subject to an aging process during normal use, such as batteries (rechargeable, non-rechargeable, built-in or replaceable), lamps, rubber parts, drive belts… (unlimited list); – flaws resulting from fire, water damage, lightning, accident, natural disaster, etc….;
– flaws caused deliberately, negligently or resulting from improper handling, negligent maintenance, abusive use or use contrary to the manufacturer’s instructions; – damage caused by a commercial, professional or collective use of the article (the warranty validity will be reduced to six (6) months when the article is used professionally); – damage resulting from an inappropriate packing and shipping of the article; – all damage caused by modification, repair or alteration performed by a third party without written permission by Velleman®.
Articles to be repaired must be delivered to your Velleman® dealer, solidly packed (preferably in the original packaging), and be completed with the original receipt of purchase and a clear flaw description.
Hint: In order to save on cost and time, please reread the manual and check if the flaw is caused by obvious causes prior to presenting the article for repair. Note that returning a non-defective article can also involve handling costs.
Repairs occurring after warranty expiration are subject to shipping costs.
The above conditions are without prejudice to all commercial warranties.
The above enumeration is subject to modification according to the article (see article’s manual).