Tempo 200GX - Inductive Amplifier Manual

Safety Instructions

Read and understand this material before operating or servicing this equipment. Failure to understand how to safely operate this tool can result in an accident causing serious injury or death.

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
This symbol is used to call your attention to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in an injury or property damage. The signal word, defined below, indicates the severity of the hazard. The message after the signal word provides information for preventing or avoiding the hazard.

Immediate hazards which, if not avoided, WILL result in severe injury or death.

Hazards which, if not avoided, COULD result in severe injury or death.

Hazards which, if not avoided, MAY result in injury.

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD

• Do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. Contact with live circuits can result in severe injury or death.
• Use this unit for the manufacturer's intended purpose only, as described in this manual. Any other use can impair the protection provided by the unit.
• Use test leads or accessories that are appropriate for the application. See the category and voltage rating of the test lead or accessory.
• Inspect the test leads or accessory before use. The item(s) must be clean and dry, and the insulation must be in good condition.
• Before opening the case, remove the test leads from the circuit and shut off the unit.

Failure to observe these precautions may result in severe injury or death.

• Do not attempt to repair this unit. It contains no user-serviceable parts.
• Do not expose the unit to extreme temperatures or high humidity. See Specifications.

Failure to observe these precautions can result in injury and can damage the instrument.

Introduction

This manual is intended to familiarize personnel with the safe operation and maintenance procedures for the Tempo 200GX Inductive Amplifier.

Please read this entire manual before operating the tool and keep this manual available to all personnel. Replacement manuals are available upon request at no extra charge.

Safety

Safety is essential in the use and maintenance of Tempo 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. Observe all of the safety information provided.

Description

Tempo's 200GX Inductive Amplifier, when used in conjunction with any Tempo tone generator, allows you to trace and troubleshoot a variety of electrical circuits (communication, alarm/security, automotive, etc.) without piercing the insulation.

Features include:

• Adjustable volume sensitivity control.
• Recessed terminal port for handset connection.
• Recessed POWER button prevents battery drain.
• Resistive plastic carbon-fiber tip prevents accidental shorts when probing wires.

Operation

1. Connect a Tempo tone generator to the wire orcircuit to be traced. See the instruction manual provided with the tone generator.
2. To activate the 200GX, press and hold the ovalspring-loaded POWER button. Hold the tip of the probe near the tone generator and listen for the tone. This verifies that the tone generator is working, and identifies the sound of the tone (steady, warbling, etc.).
3. Once activated, the volume control can be adjustedto suit the environment. Reception can be increased to overcome noise (e.g. vehicular traffic, airplanes or engine room), or decreased to reduce interference (e.g. computer/data hum or AC buzz).
4. Probe each suspect conductor. The strongest reception indicates the wire under test.

NOTE:
To use the 200GX without pressing the POWER button, perform either one of the following:(both methods will bypass the speaker and show a visual indication only)

1. Connect a telephone test set (in Talk mode) orheadset to the recessed tabs near the speaker.
2. Attach a jumper between the two recessed tabs tosilence the speaker and use only the LED.

Specifications

Maintenance Battery Replacement

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.

1. Turn the unit off.
2. Disconnect the unit from the circuit.
3. Remove the battery compartment screws, then thebattery compartment cover.
4. Replace the battery (observe polarity).
5. Replace the cover and the screws.
   DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN SCREWS.

Tip Replacement

1. Turn the unit off.
2. Loosen the screw in the housing near the tip. Remove the old tip, noting the orientation.
3. Insert the new tip.
4. Tighten housing screw.
   DO NOT OVER TIGHTENSCREW.

Cleaning

Periodically wipe with a damp cloth and mild detergent; do not use abrasives or solvents.

Contacts

Tempo – Mesa | Formerly Progressive Electronics
Telephone: +1 815 397-4279
Toll-free in the US and Canada: 1 800 282-7941
Facsimile: +1 815 397-1865
www.tempo.textron.com

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