TREND NETWORKS R180001 Amplifier Probe User Guide
- June 3, 2024
- TREND NETWORKS
Table of Contents
Amplifier Probe
User Guide
Amplifier Probe User Guide
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Safety Information
The following symbols are used either on the test set or in the manual:
Warning: Risk of personal injury.
Caution: Risk of damage or destruction to equipment or software.
Warning: Risk of electric shock.
Conforms to relevant European Union directives. Conforms with FCC part 15
Class A.
Do not put circuit boards in the garbage.
Dispose of circuit boards in accordance with local regulations.
Warning
To prevent possible fire, electric shock, or personal injury:
Read all safety information before you use the product.
Carefully read all instructions.
This product is certified for indoor use only.
- Do not use the product if wet.
- Do not use the product if damaged.
- Do not repair, replace parts or modify the product in anyway
- Do not connect with voltages > 30 V AC rms, or 60 V DC.
- Batteries contain hazardous chemicals that can cause burns. If exposure to chemicals occurs, clean with water and seek medical attention.
- The battery cover must be screwed into place before operating the product.
- Replace the batteries when the low battery indicator is lit to prevent incorrect measurements.
- Do not disassemble or crush battery cells and battery packs.
- Do not put batteries near heat or fire.
- Do not put Product under the direct sunlight.
Warning
Do not touch to live AC circuits.
This could cause a shock hazard and damage the Amplifier Probe.
Features
The Amplifier Probe is designed to identify and trace the signal generated by
a Tone Generator along cables or wires without damaging the insulation.
Operation
Cable Tracing
The amplifier probe is designed to identify and trace signals generated by the
Tone Generator.
The Tone Generator is linked to the cable or wires to be traced and the signal
can be followed along the cable and to the ends of individual wires with the
amplifier probe. Press and hold the ON button to turn on the amplifier probe.
Hold the tip of amplifier probe near wires or cables to be identified. The
signal will be loudest on the cable or wire that the generator is attached to.
Adjust the volume as required. The signal strength LED will vary in brightness
depending on the strength of the signal being detected. The brightness is not
affected by the volume control. In noisy environments, a headset (not
included) may be plugged into the headphone socket.
Turn the volume control down first to avoid possible damage to hearing.
The LED torch on the underside of the case is useful when the amplifier probe
is used in dark areas. This is turned on by pressing the LED torch button.
This is adjacent to the main ON button so that both buttons may be pressed
simultaneously if required. The battery status indicator will turn on when the
battery voltage is low to indicate that the battery should be replaced.
The battery cover is on the rear of the probe and is accessed by the retaining
screw. Remove and replace the old battery and replace the cover. Do not leave
discharged batteries in the amplifier probe.
Pair Identification
Locate the target pair and short the targeted wire.
The tone will mute to indicate you have located the target pair correctly. If
tone continues then pick a different pair and try again.
Specification
Battery 9V alkaline
Operation time: 50 hours typical
Probe tip resistance: 1M ohms
Voltage gain: 60 dB
Operating temperature: -20 °C to +60 °C
Storage temperature: -40 °C to +70 °C
Humidity: 5 % to 95 % non-condensing
Weight: 154g including battery
Dimensions: 234(L)x40(W)x30(H)mm
Safety: IEC 61010-1, Category none, 30 V AC rms max
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