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2. KIT COMPONENTS
2.1 AT-8000-RE Receiver
The AT-8000-RE Receiver detects the signal generated by the AT-8000-TE Transmitter along wires
using either the TIP SENSOR or SMART SENSOR
TM
and displays this information on the full color
TFT LCD display.
Active tracing using a signal generated by the AT-8000-TE Transmitter
The SMART SENSOR
TM
works with a 6 kHz signal generated along Energized wires (above
30 V AC/DC) and provides an indication of the wire position and direction relative to the
Receiver. The SMART SENSOR
TM
is not designed to work on De-energized systems; for that
application the TIP SENSOR should be used in De-energized mode.
The TIP SENSOR may be used on either Energized or De-energized wires and can be used for
general tracing, tracing in tight spaces, locating breakers/fuses, pinpointing wires in bundles
or in junction boxes. The TIP SENSOR mode will pinpoint the wire location with both an
audible and visual indication of detected signal strength, but unlike SMART SENSOR
TM
mode
it will not provide wire direction or orientation.
Note: The Receiver will NOT detect signals from the wire through metal conduit or shielded
cable. Refer to Special Applications, section 4.4 “Tracing Wires In Metal Conduit” for
alternative tracing methods.
TACTILE BARRIER
TACTILE BARRIER
AT-8000-RE
RECEIVER
TIP SENSOR
LCD DISPLAY
Full color TFT display
SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT
BUTTON (-/+)
SMART SENSOR
TM
(Back side)
NCV BUTTON
Non-Contact
Voltage mode
4-WAY
NAVIGATION KEYS
RUBBER OVER
MOLDED ENCLOSURE
ENTER BUTTON
Selects the function
POWER BUTTON
BATTERY COMPARTMENT
(Back side)
HOT STICK ATTACHMENT POINT
(Do not use for voltage higher
than 600 V)
Figure 2.1a: Overview of AT-8000-RE Receiver