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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
500XP and 500FP
Tone Probes
Read and understand this material before
operating or servicing this equipment. Failure
to understand how to safely operate this tool
could result in an accident causing serious
injury or death.
Register this product at www.greenlee.com
52071341
© 2014 Greenlee Textron Inc.
9/14

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  • Page 1 Read and understand this material before operating or servicing this equipment. Failure to understand how to safely operate this tool could result in an accident causing serious injury or death. Register this product at www.greenlee.com 52071341 © 2014 Greenlee Textron Inc. 9/14...

  • Page 2: Purpose Of This Manual

    50 or 60 Hz, the tool will attempt to warn the user. Safety Safety is essential in the use and maintenance of Greenlee tools and equipment. This instruction manual and any markings on the tool provide information for avoiding hazards and unsafe practices related to the use of this tool.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    All specifications are nominal and may change as design improvements occur. Greenlee Textron Inc. shall not be liable for damages resulting from misapplication or misuse of its products. ® Registered: The color green for electrical test instruments, Sidekick, and acAlert are registered trademarks of Textron Innovations Inc.
  • Page 4 Important Safety Information Electric shock hazard: • Do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. Contact with live circuits could result in severe injury or death. • If the tool becomes wet, clean and dry it before use. Dampness reduces performance, as the tip is unable to detect the electric field properly.
  • Page 5 500XP • 500FP Important Safety Information Electric shock hazard: • This unit is intended for use only within measurement category O and for measurements performed on circuits not directly connected to AC mains power. • Do not trace live AC mains power circuits.
  • Page 6 • Do not attempt to repair this unit. It contains no user- serviceable parts. • Use only with accessories and replacement parts recom- mended by Greenlee. • Do not expose the unit to extreme temperatures or high humidity. Refer to “Specifications.”...

  • Page 7: Installing The Battery

    500XP • 500FP Identification 3. ON/OFF and – Button 1. Battery Compartment 4. + Button and LEDs 2. Headset Connection 5. Replaceable Tip Installing the Battery Only open the battery cover in clean and dry conditions; the battery terminals may be contaminated or corrode if dirt and moisture are present.

  • Page 8: Operation

    Mode • Basic – “beep” and red LED flashes. • Mains hum reject – “beep-beep” and green LED flashes. • Precision tone (500XP only) – “beep-beep-beep” and both LEDs flash. Signal Level • Basic – red LED brightness is proportional to signal received.
  • Page 9 500XP • 500FP Operation (cont.) • Precision tone (500XP only) – red and green LED brightness is proportional to 577 Hz and 983 Hz, respectively. acAlert Hazardous AC Voltage Warning ® The 500XP is not an AC mains power detector. This warning feature is included only as an aid to safety.
  • Page 10 Operation (cont.) To enter programming mode (500XP only): With the unit operat- ing, press and hold both buttons for more than ten seconds. A melody of three tones will be heard followed by a number of beeps that represent the currently chosen setting. Pressing + or –...
  • Page 11 If there is a short, there may be little or no signal to detect. Move to the other end of the cable and use the 500XP/FP to find the pair with the tone on it. Starting with higher gain, find the general bundle of the wires that contains the tone.

  • Page 12: Specifications

    Basic Mode: 200 Hz to 3 kHz. Mains hum reject Mode: “Comb” filters remove harmonics of 50 Hz and 60 Hz. Precision tone Mode (500XP only): Bandpass filters for 577 Hz and 983 Hz tones and mains hum rejection. Environment: Storage: IP67 (0.15 m for 10 minutes), -20 °C to +60 °C.

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    500XP • 500FP Maintenance Battery Remove the battery if the 500XP/FP will not be used for a month or more. Damage caused by leaking batteries is not covered by the warranty. Cleaning Keep the 500XP/FP clear of grease and dust. Use a cloth damp- ened with isopropyl alcohol solution.

  • Page 14: Accessories Included

    Accessories Accessories Included Most 500XP/FP probe kits come fitted with a plastic tip and one metal spare as well as a wrist strap that may be fitted if needed. Probe Tips The probe tips can be simply unscrewed and swapped.
  • Page 15 500XP • 500FP Warranty The 500XP/FP is warranted to be free from defects of materials and workmanship for three years from date of purchase. Please retain proof of purchase for this period and preferably register your purchase at www.greenlee.com. Do not open the case beyond the battery cover;...
  • Page 16 Suchfeld ein und klicken Sie auf „SEARCH“. Die Anleitung erscheint in der nachfolgenden Liste. 4455 Boeing Drive • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 • USA • 815-397-7070 An ISO 9001 Company • Greenlee Textron Inc. is a subsidiary of Textron Inc. Canada International...

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