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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

1. LCD

2.

(

POWER

on/off) button

3. Transmission power (I, II or III) 

LEVEL SEL.

button

4. Transmitting code 

START/STOP

transmission button

5. Transmitting 

CODE SEL.

button. 

Press and hold to

enter selection mode; press briefly to exit.

6. 

▼

button (press to reduce power level/change

transmitting code). Levels I, II and III and codes 
F (default), E, H, D, L, C, O and A are available.

7. 

▲

button (press to increase power level/change

transmitting code)

8. 

(Mute) on/off button

9. 

(Flashlight) on/off button

10. + jack

11. 

(ground) jack

12. Flashlight (on top)

13. Fold-out stand (on back)

14. Battery compartment (on back)

1. 

(Transmitter battery status) icon

2. Transmission power level (I, II or III)

3. Transmitting code

4. AC line voltage

5. DC line voltage

6. Line voltage measured (in voltmeter mode)

7. Transmitting status

8. Code being transmitted

9. Transmission signal amplitude

10. 

(Line voltage detection mode) icon

11. 

(Mute on) icon

5

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씉

Fig. 2. The transmitter’s controls,
display and physical features

Fig. 3. All possible indications on
the transmitter’s LCD

Summary of Contents for CL10

Page 1: ...CABLE PIPE LOCATOR USER S MANUAL CL10 Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before using this product ...

Page 2: ...ansmitters 10 Locating a Blockage in a Non metallic Pipe 11 Locating a Metal Water Pipe 11 Two Pole Circuit Applications 12 14 Locating a Socket Switch Junction Box or Fuse or Tracing a Line 12 Identifying the Fuse or Circuit Breaker Associated with an AC Outlet 13 Locating a Short Circuit 13 Increasing the Detection Range on Charged Circuits 13 14 Using the Receiver as a Voltmeter 14 Specificatio...

Page 3: ...recisely locate cables wires or pipes behind walls or under floors as well as discontinuities within them The system is equipped with several functions and features that improve its utility accuracy and reliability One is the inclusion of big bright LCDs visual and audible indications and mutable loudspeakers as well as an LED flashlight on both units Another is the system s full compatibility wit...

Page 4: ...rally sound DO NOT USE the transmitter if you detect any signs of damage Do not exceed the transmitter s overvoltage rating of CAT III 300V at any time Although it is safe to connect the transmitter directly to live circuits use best practice insulation measures in accordance with industrial safety codes to avoid electric shock and harm When near dangerously high voltages make measurements only un...

Page 5: ...evel change transmitting code 8 Mute on off button 9 Flashlight on off button 10 jack 11 ground jack 12 Flashlight on top 13 Fold out stand on back 14 Battery compartment on back 1 Transmitter battery status icon 2 Transmission power level I II or III 3 Transmitting code 4 AC line voltage 5 DC line voltage 6 Line voltage measured in voltmeter mode 7 Transmitting status 8 Code being transmitted 9 T...

Page 6: ...eceiver battery status icon 2 Transmitter battery status icon 3 Received transmission power level I II or III 4 MANUAL cable locating mode indication 5 AUTOmatic cable locating mode indication 6 One of the following indications In automatic cable locating mode a number indicating received signal amplitude In manual cable locating mode the text SEL indicating no received signal or a number indicati...

Page 7: ... in the compartment making sure to match the polarity marks on the batteries with the marks stenciled inside the compartment 5 Replace the battery compartment cover and secure it with the Philips head screw INSTALL TEST LEADS All applications with the exception of detecting line voltage see p 14 require use of the transmitter and the supplied red and black test leads Fig 1 Callout 8 To install the...

Page 8: ...e transmission power level to II or III respectively If you know that the cable or line hugs the back side of the wall keep the power level at I otherwise raise it to II or III Then press the LEVEL SEL button again to save the setting 5 Press the START STOP button to begin sending an RF signal and transmitting code F over the cable or line Concentric circles will appear on the transmitter s LCD di...

Page 9: ...ximum depth is 7 ft To locate a circuit component or trace a line 1 Attach the supplied red alligator clip or red test probe depending on the application to the transmitter s red test lead and then connect the clip or probe to a component known to be part of the circuit as in Fig 7 2 Attach the supplied black alligator clip or black test probe to the transmitter s black test lead and then attach t...

Page 10: ...ide of the LCD to begin flashing Press the button five times to change the code from F to C Then press and hold the CODE SEL button again to save the setting With the first transmitter sending Code F and the second transmitter sending Code C complete the procedure by performing Steps 5 through 9 The same CL10 receiver will display different codes on either side of the cable or line break When the ...

Page 11: ...age Locating a Metal Water Pipe The basic procedure used in all of the previous applications can even be used to detect the presence of a hot or cold water pipe made of metal such as galvanized steel Before proceeding Make sure that all electrical equipment connected to the water distribution system is powered off Make sure that the pipe to be located is not grounded If the impedance between the p...

Page 12: ...of any conductor while the jack can be connected to the power circuit s protective grounding terminal Locating a Socket Switch Junction Box or Fuse or Tracing a Line For all applications in this section If the circuit is dead the transmitter only sends a transmitting code to the component to be located If the circuit is live the transmitter not only sends encoding signals to the circuit to be dete...

Page 13: ...s connected as shown in Fig 13 Before proceeding de energize the circuit Then try to determine the impedance of the short circuit When searching for short circuits in coated electric wires and cables the depth of detection may vary because the core wires are twisted together in the jacket Experience has it that only short circuits with a impedance lower than 20 ohms can be detected The impedance o...

Page 14: ...osition the probe near a current carrying line The strength of the induced signal will be indicated by the length of the received signal amplitude graphic Fig 4 Callout 9 and the tone of the beeper if not muted The higher the voltage and the shorter the distance to the circuit the longer the graphic and the higher the beeper frequency 3 If line voltage is detected the familiar Danger AC Voltage ic...

Page 15: ...3 5 x 1 7 in 190 x 89 x 43mm Weight 12 7 oz 360g without battery 14 8 oz 420g with battery Power Source One 9V battery Receiver Line Voltage Detection Range 1 3 ft 0 4m Cable Pipe Single pole Applications 6 6 ft 2m Location Range Two pole Applications 2 ft 0 5m Display 2 4 in 61mm diagonal LCD with backlight Auto Power Off Trigger 10 minutes of inactivity Operating Temperature 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 ...

Page 16: ...ery is adequately charged it is likely that the entire unit requires repair In this case if the CL10 is under warranty contact General s Customer Service Department to arrange to return the unit for repair To check whether the transmitter s fuse has blown Disconnect the transmitter from all external circuits Plug in both test leads Power on the unit and press the LEVEL SEL button to choose Level I...

Page 17: ...rse order in which they were removed OPERATING MAINTENANCE TIPS DO NOT expose either the transmitter or the receiver to Direct sunlight High humidity or temperatures above 104 F 40 C during operation or 140 F 60 C in storage Corrosive or explosive gas Excessive dust Strong mechanical vibration or stress dropping for example or electromagnetic radiation Before using a transmitter or receiver that h...

Page 18: ...eplacement remedies described herein is a condition of the contract for purchase of this product In no event shall General be liable for any incidental special consequential or punitive damages or for any cost attorneys fees expenses or losses alleged to be a consequence of damage due to failure of or defect in any product including but not limited to any claims for loss of profits RETURN FOR REPA...

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Page 20: ...212 431 6100 FAX 212 431 6499 TOLL FREE 800 697 8665 e mail sales generaltools com www generaltools com CL10 User s Manual Specifications subject to change without notice 2012 GENERAL TOOLS INSTRUMENTS NOTICE WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS MAN CL10 5 15 12 ...

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