Extech Instruments RT30 User Manual Download Page 4

RT30   V2.0  11/08 

 

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Detecting Live Circuits (LIGHTING method) 

In situations where access to circuit wiring is limited, 
the RT30 can also detect room lighting changes (ON 
to OFF). 

1. 

Slide the transmitter power switch to the LIGHT 
position. The POWER LED will switch on. 

2. 

Slide the Receiver power switch to the ON 
position. The POWER LED will switch on. 

3. 

Cover the Light Sensor on the transmitter and 
press the Light Setpoint button. 

4. 

Expose the Light Sensor to the light source. 
The VOLTAGE/LIGHT LED on the transmitter and the DETECT LED on the 
receiver will switch on 

5. 

When the lights are turned off the VOLTAGE/LIGHT LED on the transmitter 
and the DETECT LED on the receiver will switch off, indicating the light has 
been switched off and power has been removed. 

Note

: Before use, always test the light on/off operation for proper sensitivity and 

detection. 

 

Summary of Contents for RT30

Page 1: ...User s Guide Wireless AC Circuit Identifier Models RT30 and RT32 ...

Page 2: ...etector will provide years of reliable service Meter Description TRANSMITTER DESCRIPTION 1 Wire clamp slot 2 Wire Clamp release latch 3 Light sensor 4 Voltage Light detect LED 5 Battery compartment 6 Power LED 7 Light setpoint button 8 Power Mode select switch 9 External Probe Connector RECEIVER DESCRIPTION 1 Detect LED Amber 2 Communication LED Yellow 3 Power Mode 4 Power LED Green 5 Battery comp...

Page 3: ... voltage detector probe into the external probe socket and then clamp the probe to any cable extension cord or appliance cord 4 If the cable is live voltage present the VOLTAGE LIGHT amber LED on the transmitter will switch on and the DETECT LED on the receiver will switch on 5 If desired switch the receiver power switch to the audio OFF position to disable the audible tone 6 When the voltage is r...

Page 4: ...0 can also detect room lighting changes ON to OFF 1 Slide the transmitter power switch to the LIGHT position The POWER LED will switch on 2 Slide the Receiver power switch to the ON position The POWER LED will switch on 3 Cover the Light Sensor on the transmitter and press the Light Setpoint button 4 Expose the Light Sensor to the light source The VOLTAGE LIGHT LED on the transmitter and the DETEC...

Page 5: ...tus Visual Visual and audible Power Supply Two 2 AAA batteries Two 2 AAA batteries Battery Life 80 hours approximately Operating Temperature 14 to 122 F 10 to 50 C Storage Temperature 14 to 140 F 30 to 60 C Operating Humidity 90 RH from 32 86 F 10 to 30 C 75 RH from 86 104 F 30 to 40 C 45 RH from 104 122 F 40 to 50 C Storage Humidity 90 RH max Dimensions 4 0x2 4x1 5 101x61x38mm 4 5x1 17x 1 02 114x...

Page 6: ...signed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment d...

Page 7: ...damage in transit This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from action of the user such as misuse improper wiring operation outside of specification improper maintenance or repair or unauthorized modification Extech specifically disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for a specific purpose and will not be liable for any direct indirect incidental or consequential d...

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