NOYAFA NF-816 Instruction Manual

NOYAFA NF-816 Instruction Manual

Underground wire locator

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MODEL:NF-816
Your excellent helper in cable test!
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Underground Wire Locator
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ORIGINAL
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  • Page 1 MODEL:NF-816 Your excellent helper in cable test! INSTRUCTION MANUAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL Underground Wire Locator ORIGINAL ORIGINAL AUTHENTIC AUTHENTIC REV1.0...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1.DESCRIPTION ..............1 2.OPERATION ...............2 A.Transmitter Connection ............2 B.Locating & Tracking Buried Wires ........2 C.Measuring Depth ..............3 D.Tracking Behind Walls ............3 E.Locating Circuit Breaker .............4 F. Pinpointing Drill Sites ............5 G.Determining Which Receptacles are on Specific Circuits ............6 H.Locating Alarm, Sound & Computer Wires .....6 I.
  • Page 3: Description

    1. DESCRIPTION 1. The Underground Wire Locator is designed to locate the path of non- energized wires behind walls and underground. NF-816 is also capable of locating a specific circuit breaker, pinpointing wires before drilling and verifying dig sites underground. The effective range is up to 3 feet deep and up to 1000 feet in length.
  • Page 4: Operation

    2. OPERATION A. Transmitter Connection To locate non-energized cable, Push transmitter switch to“Cable Scan”. There are two options for connection. You can connect one lead of the transmitter to the cable and the other lead to grounded earth or you can connect one conductor with grounded earth of a non-shielded drop wire.
  • Page 5: C.measuring Depth

    ±5 Feet the path of the wire. Adjust the receiver Peak gain first, then if necessary, also adjust the transmitter output NF-816 for best results. (Fig.02) Fade Your excellent helper in cable test!
  • Page 6: E.locating Circuit Breaker

    E. Locating Circuit Breakers (Light Commercial & Residential Applications) To locate the circuit breaker for a specific outlet, the hookup procedure is the same Proceed to the breaker box and remove the panel so the wires leading into the breakers are exposed and turn the receiver on the high tone.
  • Page 7: Pinpointing Drill Sites

    Peak transmitter on and secure it to the opposite side of the NF-816 wall or ceiling with tape. Scan the wall Fade with the antenna flat against the wall. The peak Fig·06-Pinpointing Drill Sites signal will be heard when the antenna passes directly over the transmitter location.(Fig.06)
  • Page 8: Are On Specific Circuits

    G. Determining Which Receptacles are on Specific Circuits Set up 816T as outlined in Figure 01 and radius adjacent outlets with antenna. You will have a tone at the receptacle/outlet if it is in the circuit. If a clear signal is not received, that outlet is not part of the circuit you are detecting.
  • Page 9: Specifications

    3. SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Output Voltage (open circuit)......9Vp-p Output Frequency (nominal): Carrier........447.5KHz Audio Modulation .
  • Page 10: Maintenance

    4. MAINTENANCE The only field service required for maintaining proper operation is the periodic replacement of the batteries in the transmitter and receiver. A. Battery Replacement WARNING Before opening the case, remove the test leads from the circuit and shut off the unit. Failure to observe these warnings can result in severe injury or death.
  • Page 11: Diagram Of Series Products

    NF-306 NF-868 NF-8208 NF-268 NF-801B NF-806R NF-468L NF-3468 NF8108-M NF-388 NF-903 NF-906A Your excellent helper in cable test!
  • Page 12 Your excellent helper in cable test! SHENZHEN NOYAFA ELECTRONIC CO.,LTD...

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