Inductive Clamp Mode - RIDGID SeekTech ST-33Q Operator's Manual

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1� Press the Main Menu Key
2� Use the Down Arrow Key
Tools Menu
and then press the Select Key
3� Use the Down Arrow Key
"Output Mode�" Press the Select Key
the output mode between 400 mA
and 1,000 mA
Figure 13 – Box Icons
The ST‑33Q will display a number of box icons next
to the current (See Item 1, Figure 13)� Hollow boxes
represent selected power levels� Solid boxes represent
actual output current levels� If the display screen shows
"Lo" the circuit is open or the current has a very high
resistance and may require improvements in order to
accurately locate�
NOTE
Using a higher power setting will produce a
stronger signal on the receiver, but will reduce battery life.
Only use 1,000 mA High Output Mode if using high
capacity NiMH D cell batteries or external power. Do not
use the ST‑33Q in high output mode with standard alkaline
batteries.
Checking the Receiver
To ensure that the ST‑33Q and the receiver are set to
the same frequency, hold the receiver near the ST‑33Q
cables and confirm that the signal is being received�
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Inductive Clamp Mode

Figure 14 – ST‑33Q with an Inductive Clamp
NOTE
Ensure the inductive clamp contains the
symbol
which indicates that the clamp is rated for
the higher output of the ST‑33Q.
rated for the higher output of the ST‑33Q as specified by
in the accessory section located in the end of the this
Operator's Manual�
Use the ST‑33Q with an inductive clamp in accordance
with the following:
1� Confirm that the target conductor is not live� The
ST‑33Q is not designed to be connected to live
conductors�
2� If the ST‑33Q is ON, press the Power Key
the ST‑33Q OFF� Do not turn ON the ST‑33Q until
the inductive clamp has been attached�
3� Insert the inductive clamp plug into the port on
the ST‑33Q located underneath the keypad� After
plugging in the inductive clamp, the ST‑33Q will
automatically switch to Inductive Clamp Mode,
disable the cables, and display the word "Clamp"
on the screen�
4� Place the jaws of the inductive clamp around the
target conductor� Ensure the jaws of the inductive
clamp fully close (See Figure 15)�
Use an inductive clamp
to turn

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