Extech Instruments CLT600, User Manual

Page 1: ...User Manual CLT600 Cable Locator and Tracer ...

Page 2: ...eceiver Operating Modes 10 5 1 Automatic Detection Mode 10 5 2 Manual Detection Mode 10 5 3 Non Contact Voltage Detection Mode UAC 10 6 Applications 11 6 1 Single pole applications 11 6 1 1 Locating Opened Wires 11 6 1 2 Locating and Tracing Lines and Receptacles 11 6 2 Two pole Applications 13 6 2 1 Tracing Connections 13 6 2 2 Broken Line Detection 14 6 3 Other Applications 15 6 3 1 Tracing an U...

Page 3: ... 7 3 Cleaning and Storage 20 8 Specifications 21 8 1 Transmitter Specifications 21 8 2 Receiver Specifications 21 8 3 General Specifications 22 9 Warranty and Customer Support 23 9 1 Two Year Warranty 23 9 2 Calibration and Repair Services 23 9 3 Contact Customer Support 23 NAS100035 r AA 71038 71038 en US iii ...

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Page 5: ...anual and Customer Support 1 1 Transmitter Features Locates and identifies powered and de energized cables and individual conductors Measures voltage from 12 V 450 V AC DC using the supplied test leads Transmits high frequency signal through wires or pipes Selectable transmission power level setting 1 3 Selectable transmission signal codes Transmission power level bar graph indicator 1 2 Receiver ...

Page 6: ...s This kit includes the following items Transmitter and Receiver Printed Quick Start Test lead set Alligator clips 2 Earth ground rod spike Batteries 12 Socket adapter with North America 3 pin type B plug Hard shell carrying case NAS100035 r AA 71038 71038 en US 2 ...

Page 7: ... Use these devices only as specified in this manual otherwise the protec tion provided by these devices may be impaired Rated environmental conditions 1 Indoor use only 2 Installation Category III 450 V 3 Pollution Degree 2 4 Altitude up to 2000 m 6562 5 Relative Humidity 80 maximum 6 Ambient temperature 32 104 0 40 2 2 International Safety Symbols Figure 2 1 Meter is protected throughout by doubl...

Page 8: ...minal 2 Positive terminal Connect the red test lead to this terminal 3 Worklight 4 LCD Screen 5 Power ON OFF button Short press to switch ON or OFF 6 LEVEL button Short press to access the Level selection mode The LEVEL text will flash on the display Use the arrow buttons to select from three available signal levels NAS100035 r AA 71038 71038 en US 4 ...

Page 9: ...re used 9 Down arrow button Short press to increase the signal level in the LEVEL mode or to scroll through the codes in the CODE selection mode 10 Up arrow button Short press to decrease the signal level in the LEVEL mode or to scroll through the codes in the CODE selection mode 11 Worklight button Short press to switch the Worklights ON or OFF 12 Backlight and Mute button Short press to switch t...

Page 10: ...ight and Mute button Short press to switch the LCD backlight ON or OFF Long press to switch the beeper ON or OFF 5 Power ON OFF button Short press to switch ON or OFF 6 UAC button Short press to access the non contact voltage detection mode Press again to return to normal Receiver mode 7 Worklight button Short press to switch the Worklights ON or OFF NAS100035 r AA 71038 71038 en US 6 ...

Page 11: ...artment is located on the back of the instrument 3 3 Display Description Figure 3 1 Display Description 1 Battery status 2 Beeper ON OFF status 3 Voltage warning 4 Signal indicator indicates that the digital display is showing the received signal strength 5 Manual detection mode 6 Automatic detection mode 7 Voltage AC or DC digital display is showing an AC or DC voltage measurement 8 Digital displ...

Page 12: ...nal indicator Radiating arc graphics appear when Transmitter is send ing a signal On the Receiver the number of arcs corresponds to the re ceiver sensitivity level 12 Bar graph shows signal level NAS100035 r AA 71038 71038 en US 8 ...

Page 13: ...ransmission strength selection mode the LEVEL symbol text will flash Use the up down arrow buttons to select the strength of the transmission signal level 1 3 Press the LEVEL button again to return to the Test Mode Select signal level 3 when using the ground spike 4 3 CODE Selection Mode Codes can be used to differentiate two or more transmitters that are being used to detect a break in a circuit ...

Page 14: ...IG Signal and the numeric value of the received sig nal strength The optional transmission identifier Code sent from the Trans mitter is also displayed 5 2 Manual Detection Mode Press the M button to access the manual detection mode where you can se lect the signal sensitivity level 8 steps using the up down arrow buttons Press the M button to return to the Auto Detection mode 5 3 Non Contact Volt...

Page 15: ...a signal 1 Connect the red positive terminal to a single conductor 2 Connect the black COM terminal to earth ground If convenient use the supplied ground spike for an outdoor earth ground connection 3 If there are additional conductors in the same conduit or cable they will al so have to be connected to earth ground 4 The Receiver can now detect the location of the wiring fault 6 1 2 Locating and ...

Page 16: ... ground When working out doors you can use the supplied ground spike for an earth ground connection 3 Note that if the signal carrying cable is near other conductors in parallel cable tray channel etc or is interlaced or crossed with these conduc tors signals may propagate into a cable and create spurious signals that could be detected NAS100035 r AA 71038 71038 en US 12 ...

Page 17: ... Transmitter and plug the AC connector into an AC receptacle 2 The Transmitter can now measure the voltage of the mains and transmit the signal through the mains 3 The Receiver can then trace the mains and determine if the receptacle is located on the same line if another receptacle or breaker is connected on the same circuit NAS100035 r AA 71038 71038 en US 13 ...

Page 18: ...he Receiver position on the left is detecting a signal while the Receiver position on the right is not detecting a signal 1 Method 1 Connect both terminals of the transmitter one to each wire at one end of the line At the other end of the line connect the wires together 2 Method 2 Connect both terminals of the transmitter to each end of a sin gle wire in the line 3 The Receiver can now determine t...

Page 19: ...the earth wire and the circuit to be located must be as wide as possible otherwise the earth connection may interfere with the detection of the circuit line 6 3 2 Detecting Faults in a Floor Heating System Refer to the application image in Figure 6 1 earlier in this manual for a visual example 1 Connect the red positive terminal to a single conductor 2 Connect the black COM terminal to earth groun...

Page 20: ...the circuit is connected to the other Transmitter that is sending a y Code signal both Transmitters must be earth grounded The x and y codes used in this example represent the transmission codes that the user can program to identify which transmitter is being detected see more about Codes in Section 4 1 Transmitter Op erating Modes 2 When the line is traced the place at which the signal detected b...

Page 21: ...he mains AC voltage detected by the Receiver in the UAC mode only indi cates whether or not the circuit is live 5 While searching for the ends of the supply lines the lines must be con nected separately one by one 6 The number of bars on the bar graph and the frequency of the audible tone increases as the strength of the detected signal increases The clos er the sensor is to the source of voltage ...

Page 22: ...companying diagram 2 In applications that require an earth ground connection you can use the supplied ground rod spike for convenience 3 Carefully drive the supplied rod into the ground at the test area 4 Connect the test leads and set up the test as shown in the application in structions in the accompanying sections NAS100035 r AA 71038 71038 en US 18 ...

Page 23: ...pen the battery compartment by first removing the compartment screw 1 and then removing the cover 2 Replace the batteries 1 5 V AAA x 6 observing correct polarity 3 Replace the compartment cover securely before operating the Transmitter 7 2 Battery Replacement Receiver When the battery symbol appears and flashes on the LCD replace the bat teries as follows Figure 7 2 Replacing the Receiver s Batte...

Page 24: ...er securely before operating the Receiver 7 3 Cleaning and Storage WARNING To avoid electrical shock or damage to the instrument do not allow water to access the housing Periodically wipe the cases with a damp cloth and mild detergent Do not use abrasives or solvents If the instruments are not to be used for 60 days please remove the bat teries and store them separately NAS100035 r AA 71038 71038 ...

Page 25: ... 80 R H Max Storage temperature and humidity 14 122 10 50 80 R H Max Dimensions 188 L 90 W 47 D mm 7 4 L x 3 5 W x 1 8 D inches Weight 13 7 oz 389 g with batteries approximately 8 2 Receiver Specifications Maximum Detection depth typical Level 3 19 66 in 50 cm Level 2 11 81 in 30 cm Level 1 3 94 in 10 cm Display Backlit LCD with bar graph Function displays Transmitted signal level Received signal ...

Page 26: ...and Receiver Supplied accessories Printed Quick Start test leads alligator clips socket adapter with North America 3 pin type B plug ground spike batteries 1 5 V AAA x 12 and hard shell carrying case Optional accessories This product is supplied with a US adapter test lead set Adapter leads for Europe CLT ADP EU and UK CLT ADP UK are available separately Hard shell case dimensions 41 5 L 29 9 W 9 ...

Page 27: ...ucts we sell We offer NIST traceable calibration for most of our products Contact us for information on calibration and repair availability refer to the contact information below Annual calibrations should be performed to verify meter performance and accuracy Product specifications are subject to change without notice Please visit our website for the most up to date prod uct information www extech...

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