TG20-EU-EN-V1.0 03/12
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of Extech’s Model TG20. This tone generator and amplifier probe
set is used to quickly trace and identify cables or wires within a group and also check the operation of
phone lines. With proper use and care, this meter will provide many years of reliable service.
Meter Description
1. Modular
connector
2. Test
leads
3. Function
LEDs
4. Power
switch
5. Probe
tip
6. Power/Sensitivity
control
Operating Instructions
Note: To extend battery life, remember to turn off the probe and transmitter after tracing the cables
Self Check
1. Turn the probe on and set the transmitter to TONE.
2. The RED LED on both units will light up. Replace the batteries if they do not.
3. Touch the probe to the transmitter wires and check for the generated tone..
Cable/Wire tracing
CAUTION: Do not connect the transmitter to any wire or cable with an active circuit of more than
24VAC.
1.
Connect the transmitter to the cable
a) For cables terminated at one end, connect the red alligator clip to a wire and the black
alligator clip to equipment ground
b) For un-terminated cables, connect the red alligator clip to one wire and the black alligator
clip to another wire.
c) For cables with modular connectors, insert the RJ11 plug directly into the connector.
2.
Set the transmitter power switch to the TONE position. The red TONE LED will turn on.
3.
On the probe, rotate the Power/Sensitivity control so that the POWER LED is on..
4. Hold the insulated probe tip against the wire in question to pick up the signal generated by the
transmitter.
5. Rotate the volume/sensitivity control on the probe for the appropriate level and sensitivity to
identify and trace the wire.
6. The tone will be the loudest on the wires connected to the tone generator.
Continuity testing
CAUTION: Disconnect power and loads from any circuits to be tested.
4. Connect the test leads to the wire under test.
5. Switch the transmitter to the CONTINUITY position.
6. The CONTINUITY LED will glow GREEN for if the resistance is less than 10,000 ohms. The
LED intensity will be very bright for very low resistances and will decrease in intensity as
resistance increases.
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