Tracing Low Voltage And Data Cables; Finding Opens - Ideal 61-955 Manual De Instrucciones

a) If the signal is too strong, reduce the sensitivity range.
b) If the signal is too weak, utilize a remote return path for the transmitter. Then, reduce the
sensitivity range on the receiver and repeat step #3.
4) Continue following the highest reading until the end of the circuit is found.
Weaker Signal
Tracing Low Voltage and Data Cable*
Applications include tracing coax,
twisted pair, Cat 5, alarm and
telephone wire.
Follow the instructions for Tracing
Wires behind walls using the de-
energized method and a remote
ground for a return path.
* When using the alligator clips to
attach the transmitter to live voltage
that is greater than 120 VAC use the
following method.
Install the alligator clips to the ends of the 3 foot leads. Do not plug them into the transmitter.
Using appropriate PPE procedures, attach the alligator clips to the live conductors. Next, plug the
safety leads into the terminals on the transmitter, polarity is not important. Now turn the transmitter
on and note if the line energized light illuminates. Proceed with your tracing. To disconnect, turn
the transmitter off, and remove the terminals from the transmitter. Next, using appropriate PPE
procedures disconnect the alligator clips from the energized conductors.

Finding Opens

Applications include locating dead
circuits, finding the source of an open (broken point)
in a hot/neutral/ground conductor, and determining the end of a circuit run.
1) Connect the transmitter to the open circuit and power it on.
2) Turn on the receiver and use the default maximum sensitivity.
Stronger Signal
Connect to
Ground
(Shield of Coax)
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If possible, ground
the far end of the
cable shield.
OR