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Technical Support and E-Warranty Certificate www.vevor.com/support CABLE LOCATOR MODEL:TS552 We continue to be committed to provide you tools with competitive price. "Save Half", "Half Price" or any other similar expressions used by us only represents an estimate of savings you might benefit from buying certain tools with us compared to the major top brands and does not necessarily mean to cover all categories of tools offered by us.
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This is the original instruction, please read all manual instructions carefully before operating. VEVOR reserves a clear interpretation of our user manual. The appearance of the product shall be subject to the product you received. Please forgive us that we won't inform you again if there are any technology or software updates on our product.
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Warning-To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instructions manual carefully. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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The screen of the receiver indicates the reception level and the transmission code. Mains voltage detection by using the receiver. Automatic and manual sensitivity adjustment of the receiver. Acoustic signal indication of the receiver may be turned off. ...
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Before any operation, make sure that connecting leads used and electronic load are in good condition. Measurement in dangerous proximity of electrical installations can be made only when instructed by a responsible electrical specialist. And never work alone. Keep the instrument dry.
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PRODUCT INSTRUCTION Transmitter .Black Terminal:Used to connect a black test lead. .Red Terminal:Used to connect a red test lead. .Display. Button. . Press this " " button to select a desired transmission level among the three transmission levels. Press and hold down this " "...
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" Button. ." Press and hold down this " " button for about 1 sec to turn on or off the transmitter. This " " button is used when you select a desired transmission code. Transmitter Display Transmission code display which shows the present transmission code of the transmitter.
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. Battery level indicator. When this indicator becomes " ", the battery in the transmitter is not high enough and must be replaced immediately. . Voltage value display which shows the external voltage value. The transmitter can detect the DC or AC voltage of the circuit connected to the terminals of the transmitter, the detecting range of the transmitter is 12V dc to 600V dc, or 12V ac to 600V ac at 50Hz -60Hz.
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. Probe. Signal sensing/detecting part of the receiver. . Display. . " " Button. Press and hold down this " " button for about 1 sec to turn on or off the receiver. . " "Button. Press this " " button to enable or disable the built-in buzzer. When the buzzer is disabled, the receiver is mute and does not give acoustic signal indication.
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. Transmitter low battery indicator. When this low battery indicator ( appears, the battery in the transmitter is not high enough and must be replaced immediately; otherwise the transmitter will not work normally . Receiver battery level indicator used to indicate the level of the battery in the receiver.
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transmitter. . Transmission level display that shows the present transmission level of the transmitter. " " denotes that the present transmission level of the transmitter is level 1. " " denotes that the present transmission level of the transmitter is level 2. "...
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In the PINPOINT mode, when the longitudinal axis of the receiver is parallel to the line conductor which is connected to the transmitter and the receiver is directly above this line conductor ( see Figure 6 ), the signal received by the receiver is at its maximum.
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IMPORTANT APPLICATIONS In open circuits ( one pole application )(see Figure 7) Line interruptions in walls and floors. Finding and tracing of lines, sockets, junction box, switches, etc. For house installations. The black terminal of the transmitter must be connected to a suitable earth. A typical example is a properly earthed socket.
2. Increasing the transmission level from level 1 to level 3 with the " " button increases the detecting distance of the receiver by a factor of about 4. 3. When connecting the transmitter in a live circuit, adhere to local and national safety codes.
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Figure 9 Note: If the supply cable fed with the signal via the transmitter is located directly in parallel to other conductors( e.g. cable duct ) or if these conductors are crossed, the signal is also input into the other conductors. Increasing the transmission level from level 1 to level 3 with the "...
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Line interruption in the plastic-sheathed cable. The ground connected to the transmitter should be earth from a properly earthed socket or a water pipe that is properly earthed. When tracing line interruption in a multicore cable, note that all remaining leads in plastic-sheathed cable must be grounded in accordance with the regulations.
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Precise locating of line interruption using two transmitters ( one-pole application ) When locating a line interruption using one transmitter to feed from one conductor end, the location of line interruption may not be precisely located in case of bad condition due to a field disturbance. This drawback can be easily avoided when using two transmitters ( one from each end ) for line interruption detection.
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The transition resistance of a line interruption must be > 100 kOHM. The verification of resistance can be done by using a multimeter. Systematically circle the line interruption by changing the sensitivity of the receiver. Note: Increasing the transmission level from level 1 to level 3 with the " "...
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shown. Slowly move the receiver up and down over the rows of circuit breakers or fuses. During this process, if two or more circuit breakers ( or fuses ) caused the receiver to give signal indication, decrease the receiver's sensitivity and then scan slowly all breakers or fuses once more.
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Note: If the circuit breaker panel box is not far from the transmitter, the transmission level of the transmitter must be set to level 1. If the circuit breaker panel box is too far from the transmitter so that it is impossible to perform detection and locating, you should appropriately increase the transmission level of the transmitter according to actual condition.
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Setup of the receiver: manual mode, minimal sensitivity. If necessary, adjust the sensitivity of the receiver according to the actual condition during detection. Max. tracing depth: about 2 meters Locating of short-circuits in conductors ( double-pole application ) Requirements: All circuits within the cable must be dead.
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Note: Increasing the transmission level from level 1 to level 3 with the " " button increases the detecting distance of the receiver by a factor of about 4. Setup of the receiver: manual mode, minimal sensitivity. If necessary, adjust the sensitivity of the receiver according to the actual condition during detection.
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Tracing installed water and heating pipes ( one-pole application ) Requirements: The line to be located must be separated from the equipotential bonding. ( When you finish tracing water or heating pipes, remember to restore the line's connection which you have disconnected. ) Connect the transmitter in accordance with Figure 15.
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Tracing conductors buried in the soil ( single-pole application ) The connection is realized in compliance with Figure 16. Warning: Ensure that the current circuit is not live. Note: Make sure that the distance between the connection to the ground and the conductor to be detected is high.
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Locating a complete house wiring ( one-pole application ) Practical application example. In order to determine all electrical lines of a house within one working process, proceed as follows: Remove the bridge in the main distribution between " PE " and " N ". Warning: For safety reasons, the system must not be live! Connect the transmitter to the system in compliance with Figure 17.
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Following lines with higher location depth ( dual-pole application ) If the dual-pole application is carried out on multi-wire cables ( e.g. NYM 3 x1.5mm ), the location depth is widely limited. This is because the go-and-return lines are installed very closely. And as a result, a strong distortion of the magnetic field occurs.
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The reach will be improved when seeking the tension If the transmitter is connected to a live line and a neutral line, the signal is conducted on two parallel lines( see Figure 19 ). The twisting of the lines can sometimes cause the signals to cancel each other.
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Note: Increasing the transmission level from level 1 to level 3 with the " " button increases the detecting distance of the receiver by a factor of about 4. - 27 -...
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Sorting or determination of conductors already installed ( double-pole application ) Requirements: All circuits within the cable must not be live. The lead terminals must be twisted and electrically connected between each other. You need several transmitters with different transmission codes. Connect the transmitter according to Figure 21.
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Non-contact mains voltage detection The test is performed in compliance with Figure 22. For this application, no transmitter is required. Select the mains voltage detection mode with the " NCV " button on the receiver. ( When the mains voltage detection mode is selected, the receiver displays the symbol "...
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To avoid interference, do not use the receiver where there is strong environmental electromagnetic field;otherwise the test result may be wrong. Setting the transmission code of the transmitter Make sure that the transmitter is off. On the transmitter, press and hold down the " "...
MAINTENANCE Cleaning: Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasives or solvents. General Maintenance: Except replacing battery and fuse, never attempt to repair or service the instrument. Store the instrument in a dry place when not in use. Do not store it in an environment with intense electromagnetic field.
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To replace the battery, turn off the transmitter and then disconnect the transmitter from any cable/lead and circuit. Remove the screw on the battery cover of the transmitter and then remove the battery cover. Replace the old battery with a new one of the same type, make sure that the polarity connections are correct.
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Use the following procedure to check whether the fuse is damaged: Disconnect the transmitter from all cables/leads connected. Turn on the transmitter, then set its transmission level to level 1. " " is shown on the transmitter display. Connect one end of a test lead to the red terminal of the transmitter.
INSTRUMENT CALIBRATION To ensure measurement accuracy, the instrument must be periodically calibrated by our company. The recommended calibration interval is one year. If the instrument is used very often or if it is used under rough conditions, we recommend shorter intervals. If the instrument is used few times only, the calibration interval can be extended to 3 years.
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Operating Environment: Temperature: 0 to 40 Relative Humidity: < 75% Storage Environment: Temperature: -20 to 60 Relative Humidity: < 85% IP Degree: IP20 Operating Altitude: 0 to 2000 meters Size: 133mm x 76mm x 32mm Weight: About 207g ( including battery ) Receiver: Tracing Depth: The tracing depth depends on medium and application.
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APPENDIX: TEST LEAD ASSEMBLY Before you use the supplied test leads that are without a probe, you must connect them to the alligator clips as described as follows: Remove the two protective caps at the two ends of each test lead. ...
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Accessories list 1. Test leads *1 2. Test probes *2 3. Test the clips *2 4. L-shaped grounding rod *1 5. Storage bag *1 6. Instruction manual *1 7. 9V lithium battery *2 8. Phillips screwdriver *1 9. USB charging cable *1 - 37 -...
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