Triplett FOX Instruction Manual

Checking Continuity:
The FOX can be used as a visual continuity indica-
tor. Set the FOX's Function Switch to CONTINUITY/
TALK. When the FOX's red and green alligator clips
are touched together, the LED will light, indicating
continuity. To check continuity, connect the red
and green alligator clips to the circuit under test
and observe the LED. Continuity from zero to 10K
ohms will be indicated by the brightness of the
LED. The LED will be bright at low resistances
and dim at high resistances.
NOTE: Do not attempt to measure continuity on a
powered line. Prolonged connection to a short cir-
cuit (zero Ohms) may damage the FOX.
Supplying Talk Power:
The FOX will supply power to operate handsets.
This feature is particularly useful when two install-
ers are working at terminal panels that have at least
one identified pair connected between them, but
are not yet connected to the CO battery. The FOX
allows the installers to communicate using their
handsets. Set the FOX's Function Switch to
CONTINUITY/TALK and connect the handsets as
shown in Figure 2. The FOX's LED will light when
supplying Talk Power.
NOTE: Some handsets may not operate properly
at the power level supplied by the FOX.
Using a Nicad Battery:
The FOX can recharge a 9 volt Nicad battery by
using CO power. To use this feature, simply re-
place the standard 9 volt battery with a 9 volt Nicad
battery. To charge the Nicad, set the FOX to OFF/
LINE POLARITY, and connect the alligator clips to
the line in Reversed Polarity (Red to positive and
Green to negative). Connecting to the line in Nor-
mal Polarity WILL NOT CHARGE the battery. Ap-
proximately 16 hours is required to fully charge a
typical Nicad battery (refer to battery manufacturer
specs).
Emergency Fast Charge:
The FOX's circuitry incorporates a fast charge
mode. This mode is not recommended for casual
use because it exceeds the battery's nominal
charge current and will shorten the battery's life.
Charging current could be as high as 90 mA.
To use this feature, set the FOX to CONTINUITY/
TALK and connect the alligator clips to a powered
line in Reversed Polarity (Red to positive and Green
to negative). DO NOT charge the battery for more
than 30 minutes. Irreversible shortening of the
battery's life may result. DO NOT connect to the
line in Normal Polarity. Damage to the battery may
result.
Ringing Current:
The FOX will signal the presence of ringing cur-
rent by flashing its LED. This indication is obtain-
able in either the OFF/LINE POLARITY or TONE
mode. Depending on the phone system, the LED
may indicate ringing current in either Normal or
Reversed Polarity. To perform this test, simply
connect the alligator clips or the modular plug to
the line to be tested. The FOX will not seize the
line on most phone systems.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT:
Remove the screw on the back of the case. Re-
move the case front. Replace the battery. Reas-
semble the case.
TALK SET TALK SET
WIRE PAIR
TRIPLETT
CONTINUITY
TALK
HI
TONE WARBLE
LO
OFF / LINE POLARITY
Figure 1
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Bluffton, Ohio 45817, transportation prepaid. Upon our inspection of the prod-
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84-616 Rev B 9/01
The
Fox
Instruction
Manual
A TRIPLETT
CONTINUITY
TALK
HI
TONE WARBLE
C
B
LO
OFF / LINE POLARITY
A LED
D
B Function Switch
C Tone Switch
D Modular Plug
E
E Alligator Clips
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