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Page 2: ... PP3S s 20ft extendable cable allows you to test along the entire length of the vehicle without constantly searching for ground hook ups The Power Probe IIIS Conforms to UL STD 61010 1 61010 2 030 and 61010 031 Certified to CSA STD C22 2 NO 61010 1 61010 2 030 and 61010 031 Do not use the equipmentfor measurements on CAT II CAT III CAT IV An absolute must for every automotive technician looking fo...

Page 3: ...lectrical components with Ground 9 Checking for bad ground contacts 10 Following Locating Short Circuits 10 Red Green Indicator Audio Tone 10 FlipScreenFunction 10 Modes 1 2 3 11 Modes 4 5 Chart 12 Specifications 13 Replacement Parts 14 Power Probe warranty Back Cover IMPORTANT TIP When powering up components you can increase the life of your Power Probe switch if you first press the switch then c...

Page 4: ...ne feature is turned on a high pitched tone will sound Press the power switch rearward to activate the tip with a negative voltage The negative sign LED should light green and the LCD display will read 00 0 ground If the tone feature is turned on a low pitched tone will sound The Pow er Probe is now ready to use If the indicator did not light depress the reset button of the circuit breaker on the ...

Page 5: ... with a resolution of 1 10th of a volt 0 1v If the audio feature is turned on a high pitched tone will sound See RED GREEN POLARITY INDICATOR AUDIO TONE on page 10 While the PP3S is in Voltmeter Mode contact the probe tip to a NEGATIVE circuit The green negative sign LED will light and the voltmeter displays the voltage If the audio feature is turned on a low pitched tone will sound Contacting the...

Page 6: ...But when the resistance to ground less than approx 650 Ohms the LCD will indicate 00 0 volts and also the Green LED The higher resistance continuity function is useful for checking Spark Plug Wires disconnected from ignition Solenoids and magnetic pickup coils and the lower resistance continuity for testing relay coils and wiring However the best way to prove continuity of con nections to either G...

Page 7: ... sign LED went out and the red positive sign came on you may proceed with further activation If the green negative sign LED went off at that instant or if the circuit breaker tripped the Power Probe has been overloaded This could happen for the following reasons The contact you are probing is a direct ground or negative voltage The component you are testing is short circuited The component is a ve...

Page 8: ...3 Probe the contacts at the jack and then apply voltage to them This lets you check the function and orientation of the connector and trailer lights If the circuit breaker tripped that contact is likely a ground Reset the circuit breaker by letting it cool down 15 sec and depressing the reset button until in clicks into place 7 ...

Page 9: ...ld happen for the following reasons The contact is a direct ground The component is short circuited The component is a high current component i e starter motor If the circuit breaker tripped reset it by allowing it to cool down 15 sec and then depress the reset button Warning Haphazardly applying voltage to certain circuits can cause damage to a vehi cle s electronic components Therefore it is str...

Page 10: ... instant or if the circuit breaker tripped the Power Probe has been overloaded This could have happened for the following reasons The contact is a direct positive voltage The component is short circuited The component is a very high current component i e starter motor If the circuit breaker tripped reset it by allowing it to cool down 15 sec and then depress the reset button WARNING With this func...

Page 11: ...ivate and energize the wire If the Power Probe circuit breaker tripped you have verified the shorted wire Cut the wire and energize each end with the Power Probe tip The wire end which trips the Power Probe circuit breaker again is the shorted circuit and will lead you to the shorted area Follow the wire in the shorted direction and repeat this process until the short is located The Power Probe EC...

Page 12: ...es in ignition wires through capacitive coupling DO NOT CONTACT PROBE TIP DIRECTLY TO THE SECONDARY IGNITION CIRCUIT By monitoring each plug wire in this way you can locate missing cylinders Mode 2 Peak to Peak Mode The Peak to Peak Mode measures the difference between the positive and negative peak voltage levels over a 1 second period With this feature you can measure and monitor for example the...

Page 13: ...ltage drops Since the minimum voltage reading is captured and held on the display you can inspect it at a later time You could also perform a battery load test by monitoring the vehicle s lowest battery voltage while cranking the starter Mode 5 AC Threshold Level Setting for the Peak to Peak Detection in Voltmeter Mode Mode 1 This mode is only used to adjust the threshold voltage in Voltmeter Mode...

Page 14: ...K Ω Second Level green LED is enabled less than approx 650 Ω Peak Detector Response Single event capture less than 200mS pulse width Repetitive events less than 1mS pulse width Peak to Peak Mode 0 to 70 Volts 1 digit 4Hz to over 500kHz Square Wave input Over Volt Warning If the probe tip connects to a voltage greater than 70 Volts the display will show an Over Volt warning Remove the probe tip imm...

Page 15: ...r Switch straight into the switch opening and press down firmly until the new switch is flush with the probe face Replacement Probe Tip PN3015 BLK Replacement Battery Clip Set PN3046 The Power Probe 3S is engineered for years of reliable service Some components can wear out over time with heavy use Replacement parts can be obtained from your tool dealer or by contacting Power Probe Tek s Technical...

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