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Summary of Contents for Triplett Fox Jr.
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Page 1: Instruction Manual
& OUND Instruction Manual GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com... - Page 2 12. Warranty ..... . . 31 1. Introduction The Triplett FOX Jr and HOUND Jr Wire Tracing Kit consists of the FOX Jr Compact Toner, the Hound Jr Compact Probe, and the convenient belt pouch / carrying case.
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Page 3: Fox Jr Features
2. FOX Jr. Features • Pocket-Sized with Pocket Clip • Connects easily with alligator clips or RJ-11 / RJ-45 combo plug • Distinctive Warble tone is adjustable over wide range • 120VAC Line Cross Resistant • Powered by one A23 Battery (included) •... -
Page 4: Fox Jr Diagram
4. Fox Jr. Diagram On - Off / Pitch Control Lead Holder Alligator Clip Leads & RJ-11/RJ-45 Combo Plug Lead Battery Cover / Pocket Clip GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com... -
Page 5: Hound Jr Diagram
5. Hound Jr. Diagram Inductive Probe Tip Visual Signal Strength Indicator (LED) On - Off / Sensitivity Control Earphone Jack Battery Cover / Pocket Clip GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com... -
Page 6: Safety Warnings And Cautions
6. Safety Warnings and Cautions Do not connect FOX Jr or HOUND Jr to any source of AC power. AC voltages above 30 volts can be dangerous, and may result in user injury. The FOX Jr and HOUND Jr are not intended to trace live AC power lines. - Page 7 se caution when working with any long uncon- nected wire or cable. Under some conditions, unconnected wires may “float up” to dangerous potentials, and touching them may result in user injury. Use care when connecting the FOX Jr to any wire or cable.
- Page 8 Do not use the FOX Jr or HOUND Jr if either unit appears to be damaged. A damaged unit may lead the user to a false conclusion, resulting in user injury. Do not use the FOX Jr or HOUND Jr if either unit is wet.
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Page 9: Specifications
Connections: Alligator clips and RJ-11 / RJ-45 Combo modular plug Lead Length: Approx 4" Battery: A23, 12 volt , Triplett 37-60 (protected against the accidental reversal of the battery polarity) Size: 5.8" (L) x 1.25" (W) x 0.8" (H) GlobalTestSupply www. - Page 10 Weight: Approx 1.6 oz. 7.2 HOUND Jr. Specs Amplifier: JFET and Integrated Circuit for Hi-Impedance and Hi-Gain Sensitivity: Adjustable with thumbwheel, detects FOX Jr up to 12" away Probe: Non-conductive, insulated probe Earphone Jack: Accepts standard 1/8" (3.5mm) mini phone plug, either mono or stereo.
- Page 11 Signal Strength Indicator: Bright red dual LED visual signal strength indicator Battery: A23, 12 volt , Triplett 37-60 (protected against the accidental reversal of the battery polarity) Power Beeper Reminder: HOUND Jr beeps and flashes periodically to remind user that it is on.
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Page 12: Getting Started
8: Getting Started 8.1 Installing Batteries Remove the black pocket clip from both the FOX Jr and HOUND Jr. Install an A23 battery in each prod- uct, observing proper polarity (negative towards tip), and replace the pocket clips. 8.2 Initial Tests Turn on the HOUND Jr by rotating its thumbwheel from the off position to the fully on position. - Page 13 Jr’s warbling signal should be heard coming from the HOUND Jr. Adjust the thumbwheel on the FOX Jr while listening to the HOUND Jr. Notice how some pitches of the sound are louder than others. In use, the user will usually adjust the FOX Jr to one of the louder pitches, so the HOUND Jr will be easier to hear while tracing wires.
- Page 14 possibility of feedback occurring between the lead wire and the HOUND Jr’s probe. When the plug is inserted into the jack, the HOUND Jr’s speaker is turned off, and the sound can only be heard through the earphone. To use the earphone, turn on the HOUND Jr with the Volume / Sensitivity thumbwheel to minimum, and then plug the earphone into jack.
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Page 15: Detailed Information
use caution. Reduce the thumbwheel setting to reduce the feedback. Because the FOX Jr’s test leads are so short, the HOUND Jr may not detect the warble signal more than a few inches away. When the FOX Jr is con- nected to longer wires, the HOUND Jr’s sensing distance will improve. - Page 16 of the signal into other wires in the cable. If the user is trying to identify a cable, and not an individual conductor in the cable, the LINE/GROUND method usually produces the best results. This method has been used to trace electrical wires (like Romex), speaker wires, intercom wires, thermostat wires, alarm wires, cable television wires, etc.
- Page 17 To setup the LINE/GROUND connection, clip one alligator clip (either color) of the Triplett FOX Jr to the “ground”, and the other alligator clip to the wire being traced. (See Figure 1) 9.1.2 LINE/LINE Connection The LINE/LINE connection is useful for identifying a pair of wires in a multi-wire cable, or for identifying a pair of wires in a bundle of wires.
- Page 18 MULTI-WIRE CABLE TARGET WIRE TERMINALS Figure 1 Line/Ground Connection GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
- Page 19 MULTI-WIRE CABLE TARGET WIRES TERMINALS Figure 2 Line/Line Connection 9.1.3 Testing Whether the LINE/GROUND or LINE/LINE con- nection is used at the FOX Jr, the use of the HOUND Jr for tracing the signal is the same. In general, the HOUND Jr is used by bringing it into proximity with the wire/cable that is being traced, listening GlobalTestSupply...
- Page 20 for the TONE signal from the FOX Jr, and moving the HOUND Jr in such a manner as to increase the loudness of the TONE signal from the HOUND Jr’s speaker . . . i.e. searching for the loudest TONE signal.
- Page 21 alligator clip connected to the ground should have very little signal on it when probed by the HOUND Jr. The other clip attached to the wire/cable should have a strong signal on it. If the LINE/LINE connection is being used, both alligator clips should have about the same signal on them .
- Page 22 light and note that the buzzing sound gets louder, and the brightness of the LED increases. When used out-of-doors, away from power wires, the HOUND Jr may make only a slight hissing noise. Before attempting to trace a wire/cable, with the HOUND Jr’s tip positioned near the leads of the FOX Jr, turn on the FOX Jr by rotating its thumbwheel from the off to on position.
- Page 23 Figure 3 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
- Page 24 in a junction or wall box, use the HOUND Jr to determine if the FOX Jr warble TONE is present. If so, you may have found the cable you are looking for. You may find that several cables in different junction boxes produce similar strength warble TONEs.
- Page 25 the target wire can be identified by shorting the TONE to ground (if the LINE/GROUND connection is being used) or shorting out the wire pair with the TONE on it (if the LINE/LINE connection is being used). (See Figure 3) If you have found the correct wire(s), the TONE will be completely killed.
- Page 26 out, the case of the FOX Jr will still radiate some warble TONE. Do not confuse this with the warble TONE coming from the alligator clips. Perform a few experiments by shorting out the clips and probing the FOX Jr with the HOUND Jr so you know what to expect.
- Page 27 If tracing a pair of wires, such as those used for a telephone line, a lineman’s talkset (also called a “handset”, “buttset”, or “craftset”) can be used to positively identify the pair. Connect the suspect pair to the talkset. If you have located the target pair, the FOX Jr warble TONE will be heard, strong and clear, in the earpiece of the talkset.
- Page 28 TALK SET MULTI-CONDUCTOR CABLE Figure 4 Wire Tracing with a Talkset shielding, signal (tone) amplitude on the wire, and wire dress. In instances where a system is shielded (shielded wires, metal junction boxes, metal conduit, etc.), the effectiveness of the HOUND Jr is impaired.
- Page 29 circuits, adjacent to the target wire can act as shields, reducing the HOUND Jr’s ability to sense properly. Spreading the wires apart will reduce the shielding effect and allow the HOUND Jr to work better. Defects in a cable or wires, such as shorts or opens, will reduce the signal amplitude and hence the HOUND Jr’s ability to locate the target wire.
- Page 30 of concrete allows the surface to be electrically conductive, causing it to act as a shield around the buried wire. The HOUND Jr will not trace wires through a metal conduit. It can, however, identify the wires after they exit from the conduit. General Rules for Effective Tracing: 1) Do what works best.
- Page 31 10: Fox Jr. & Hound Jr. Shown In Carrying Case Notice that Pocket Clips are on the outside of the GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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Page 32: Customer Support
12: Warranty ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Triplett warrants instruments and test equipment manufactured by it to be free from defective material or workmanship and agrees to repair or replace such products which, under normal use and service,... - Page 33 Triplett may have, including incidental or consequential damages.
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