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- Page 1 Transient Fault Location for Energized Dedicated Circuit Breakers TFT100 User Manual Toll Free: 800-749-5783 www.platinumtools.com...
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Page 2: Key Features
Toll Free: 800-749-5783 www.platinumtools.com This product should only be used by and connected/ disconnected from a circuit to be tested by qualified service personnel or certified electricians Introduction Fault Trapper™ is a new class of tester intended to locate the distance to a circuit anomaly that is either intermittently causing a change in the circuit’s characteristics or blowing the circuit breaker. -
Page 3: Safety Information
Toll Free: 800-749-5783 www.platinumtools.com Safety Alert Definition Symbols Warning: Potential for personal injury Caution: Potential for damage to or destruction of equipment Conformité Européenne. Conforms to European Economic Area directives. Disposal Information Warning: Electricity - High Voltage Warning: Hot Surface Safety Information To ensure safe operation of the Fault Trapper™, follow instructions carefully when using the unit and observe warning and caution... - Page 4 Toll Free: 800-749-5783 www.platinumtools.com Contents: 40 Amp In-Line Fault Trapper Adapter Main Unit Two Plug-in 2-Wire Terminal Block Connectors - 8 to 24 AWG (0.2 to 10 mm) Banana Plug Leader Cable Page 4 of 24...
- Page 5 Toll Free: 800-749-5783 www.platinumtools.com Insulated 1/8” Screwdriver (1000V Rated) Contents (cont.): • Duracell® 9 Volt Alkaline Battery. (Note - Do not use “Heavy Duty” Carbon batteries or generic budget batteries.) • User Instruction Sheet • Warranty Card Orderable Accessories and Replacement Parts: Part Number Description 6075 Spare Plug-in 2-Wire Terminal Blocks (Set of 2)
- Page 6 Toll Free: 800-749-5783 www.platinumtools.com Fault Trapper™ Front Panel and Connections: 1. Load Terminal Jack (L1/L2) 2. Source Terminal Jack (S1/S2) 3. Banana Plug Leader Cable Jacks 4. Backlit LCD Display 5. Display Button (View Faults) 6. Ignore Button 7. Test Button (Start/Stop Monitoring) 8.
- Page 7 Toll Free: 800-749-5783 www.platinumtools.com Front Panel and Connections (Cont.): 1. Load Terminal Jack (L1/L2) - Wire or wires removed from load attaches here using supplied Plug-in Termninal Block Connectors 2. Power Source Terminal Jack (S1/S2) - Usually attached to circuit breaker terminal or terminals, using the supplied plug-in terminal blocks.
- Page 8 Toll Free: 800-749-5783 www.platinumtools.com 6. Ignore Button - Press to ignore events that are part of the circuit’s normal operation. 7. Test Button - Press Button to start a monitoring session. Press during a monitoring session to stop a test if running. 8.
- Page 9 Toll Free: 800-749-5783 www.platinumtools.com Details and Functions of the Fault Trapper™ 40A In-Line Adapter Module Caution - Turn off power to the circuit the In-Line Adapter is being connected to! The Fault Trapper measures the wired pair impedance in the circuit to sense an electrical event as a fault.
- Page 10 Toll Free: 800-749-5783 www.platinumtools.com 40A In-Line Adapter Module Connections LOAD (WIRING TO LOAD) SOURCE (CIRCUIT BREAKER) VOLTAGE 110/120 BLACK WHITE BLACK CONNECTION 230/240 BLACK BLACK GFI/AFCI BLACK WHITE BLACK WHITE Page 10 of 24...
- Page 11 Toll Free: 800-749-5783 www.platinumtools.com Note! Use only on Energized Dedicated Circuits, Max 40 Amps. Caution - Turn off power to the circuit the In- Line Adapter is being connected to! Connecting the Fault Trapper 40A In-Line Adapter Module to Circuit Breakers (USA) To connect to a 120VAC Standard Breaker (up to 40 Amps) All connections to the Fault Trapper 40A In-Line Adapter Module are made using plug-in terminal block connectors;...
- Page 12 Toll Free: 800-749-5783 www.platinumtools.com 3. Insert the Load Terminal Block Connector into the Load Terminal Jack until it is seated firmly and lock tabs are fully engaged. 4. Strip the ends of another jumper wire and connect one end to the Circuit Breaker (where the wire was removed in Step 1) and the other end to the Source Terminal Block Connector so that it is matched with Source Terminal “S1”.
- Page 13 Toll Free: 800-749-5783 www.platinumtools.com To connect to a 120VAC GFI or AFCI breaker (up to 40amps): All connections to the Fault Trapper 40A In-Line Adapter Module are made using supplied Plug-in Terminal Blocks Connectors, torque screws to 7in-lbs: 1. Remove the hot and neutral from the breaker and attach them to the load side of the Fault Trapper 40Amp Adapter Module with the black wire at “L1”...
- Page 14 Toll Free: 800-749-5783 www.platinumtools.com Instructions for Use After connecting in one of the configurations above and switching on the breaker(s). 1. Powering on Unit – Once the unit is powered by the AC power connection the battery level will be shown on the display.
- Page 15 Toll Free: 800-749-5783 www.platinumtools.com 4. Stopping a Test – The three ways a test can stop are: a. When the AC power goes down, b. The Test button is pressed c. The Ignore button is pressed. When the AC power goes down the unit will run on battery power for long enough to finish scanning for the fault which may have caused the AC to power off (breaker trip).
- Page 16 Toll Free: 800-749-5783 www.platinumtools.com Fault Trapper. When powered on with AC power the ignore location will be shown on the screen and “IGN” will be displayed in the lower left corner of the screen. Clearing an Ignore – To clear an ignore location press and hold the Ignore Button until “CLR”...
- Page 17 Toll Free: 800-749-5783 www.platinumtools.com Displaying Results using DISPLAY Button Testing Stopped with No Results 7. Battery Remaining – In the lower right portion of the screen is a battery icon with bars showing how much remains for the 9V battery. Three bars shows a full battery, two bars is between 33% and 66%, one bar is between 33% and 10%.
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Page 18: Maintenance
Toll Free: 800-749-5783 www.platinumtools.com Maintenance Changing the Battery Warning! Remove any cables attached to the Fault Trapper™ before opening any battery compartment! 1. Remove screw on rear of unit near the middle with a #1 Philips head screwdriver. 2. Remove battery and disconnect from battery snaps. 3. -
Page 19: Specifications
Toll Free: 800-749-5783 www.platinumtools.com Specifications Physical Dimensions Fault Trapper Main Unit Size: 15.25 x 7.6 x 3.8 cm (6.0 x 3.0 x 1.5 inches) Weight: 255 grams (9 oz.) with battery 40A In-Line Adapter Module Size: 11.5 x 7.6 x 5.85 cm (4.5 x 3.0 x 2.3 inches) Weight: 312 grams (11 oz.) Input Rating: Fault Trapper Main Unit: 90 to 265 Volts AC RMS 50/60 Hz,... - Page 20 Toll Free: 800-749-5783 www.platinumtools.com Fault Trapper™ FAQ Does the Fault Trapper Require Batteries? - Yes, the Fault Trapper requires a 9V battery in the event of Power Loss from the wires under test. The Fault Trapper requires a high quality welded cell 9V battery such as Duracell®. Generic budget batteries may not be sufficient to power the Fault Trapper.
- Page 21 Toll Free: 800-749-5783 www.platinumtools.com from a wiring short (not just the load at the end of the run) it will be detected as a short at the event distance. How can I get the latest information on my Fault Trapper? - Go to www.platinumtools.com for manual updates, more FAQs, and other important information.
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- Page 24 Toll Free: 800-749-5783 www.platinumtools.com Toll Free: 800-749-5783 www.platinumtools.com IS TFT100 REV A 11/15...