User manual AMPROBE AT-2003

[. . . ] INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL ADVANCED WIRE TRACER MODELS: AT-2001 AT-2002 AT-2003 AT-2004 AT-2005 Version : 05/2007 / PAEB27439150 BEHA-AMPROBE GmbH In den Engematten 14, D-79286 Glottertal, Germany Phone: +49 (0)7684 - 8009-0, Fax: +49 (0)7968 - 8009-410 www. amprobe. com ­ info@amprobe. com Amprobe Europe GmbH CONTENTS AT-2000 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 AT-2000 SERIES PRODUCT DESCRIPTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 COMPONENT DESCRIPTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 R2000 Receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Changing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Using the R2000 Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 S2300 and S2600 Load Signal Generators (LSG's) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Using the S2300 and S2600 Load Signal Generators (LSG's) . . . . . . . 10 T2200 Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Using the T2200 Transmitter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 A2201 Clamp-On Transmitter Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Using the A2201 Clamp-on transmitter Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 B2024 Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 B2025 220V Converter/Recharger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 EU-200 sensing lines with test prods and alligator clips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 APPLICATION NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Finding Opens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Finding Ground Faults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Tracing Wires in Conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Locating Circuit Breakers or Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Tracing Energized Wires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Tracing Unenergized Lines and Finding Shorts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Locating Individual Wires in a Bundle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Locating Outlets from the Breaker Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Locating Buried Conduit or Metal Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 -2- Amprobe Europe GmbH AT-2000 PRECAUTIONS FOR PERSONAL AND INSTRUMENT PROTECTION IMPORTANT: 1. Before using any electrical instrument, it should be checked to make certain it is operating properly. In many instances, you will be working with dangerous levels of voltages and/or current, therefore, it is important that you avoid direct contact with any uninsulated, current carrying surfaces. Appropriate insulated gloves, safety glasses and protective clothing should be worn. [. . . ] The A2201 acts like a 1/2 Volt battery when clamped around a conductor. On a complete circuit this voltage will cause about 80mA of current to flow on top of whatever frequency is present. To increase the signal strength, loop the wire around the clamp a few times or use the B2024 Battery Pack. The A2201 will allow wire tracing without the need for direct connection. Fig. 10 - 12 - Amprobe Europe GmbH Using the A2201 Clamp-on transmitter Accessory AT-2000 The A2201 will allow non-contact signal indication onto energized or nonenergized conductors. On energized lines, the signal will propagate downstream to the end of the circuit, provided there is current flowing in the circuit. Unenergized lines must be grounded at both ends or made into a complete circuit. The signal strength can be boosted significantly by using the B2024 Battery Pack. One typical application for the A2201 is to access the hot wire at the panel in order to identify the 'downstream' loads: 1. Set the R2000 to 'OPEN' mode and trace the downstream wiring. To trace buried lines, switch to 'SHORT' mode (see Application Note, page 20). B2024 Battery Pack 24 Volt Nickel-Cadmium recharge-able cell custom designed for light weight, small size, and durability. Used to boost the output of the T2200: Consult the specs for the boost levels. Be sure to charge fully before use. Fig. 11 B2025 220V Converter/Recharger Can be used to either recharge the B2024 or directly boost the T2200. To recharge the battery, leave it connected for at least 8 hours. Fig12 - 13 - Amprobe Europe GmbH EU-200 sensing lines with test prods and alligator clips AT-2000 Fig. 13 APPLICATION NOTES Finding Opens 'Opens' are dead-end conductors that are not connected to anything and therefore do not pas current. To find an open, use the T2200 transmitter, R2000 Receiver, and the alligator clip cordset. Where possible, ground any other conductors sharing the same path as the open wire. Note: if the conductor is buried in moist soil, the 'SHORT' mode will give better results. Move the R2000 down the wire a few feet and adjust the sensitivity until 5 to 9 LED's are lit. Move the T2200's mode switch to 'MED' and then 'HIGH' and leave it at the setting that causes the strongest - 14 - Amprobe Europe GmbH signal on the R2000. AT-2000 10. When in the 'SHORT' mode, be sure to rotate the R2000 while tracing to maintain proper orientation in case the wire changes direction. Repeat process starting from the other end of the wire to verify the location of the open. [. . . ] G) Switch the T2200's mode switch to 'MED' and then 'HIGH' and leave it at the position that registers the highest reading on the R2000. Connect one alligator clip to the wire you wish to identify and the other to a separate ground. Turn R2000 'ON' and leave thumbwheel in position '5'. At bundle, pull each individual wire away from the other wires and touch to R2000 tip. [. . . ]