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RC-954 Display
1.

Bright, 7-digit LED display.

2.

Low Battery Indicator is off then 
lights when 10% battery 
life remains.

3.

"0-99" numeric indication of 
signal strength.

4.

Audible indicator lights when audible
is disabled.

5.

Peak detector for instantaneous 
changes in signal strength.

RC-958 Display
1.

Super-bright OLED display
rotates the numeric value.

2.

Receives the powered line status 
from the transmitter.

3.

Indicates On/Off status of the 
audible function.

4.

Low Battery Indicator is on then flashes
when 10% battery life remains.

5.

"0-99" numeric indication of signal strength.

6.

Displays the mode of sensitivity.

7.

Peak detector for instantaneous changes in signal strength.

Additional Notes

Sensitivity mode selection – general guidelines:

Start out at maximum sensitivity (SH/1 mode) until the receiver finds the circuit
under test.  If the receiver is too sensitive, then reduce the sensitivity using the       

button until the receiver’s display does not peg at "99" continuously.

Use Search High (SH/1) mode for tracing: (a) in closed circuits while using the
120VAC plug adapter (rather than the 25’ lead and a remote return path setup),
(b) in open circuits,  (c) underground, (d) and anywhere else more signal
detection is needed.  

Use Search Low (SL/2) mode to reduce the level of sensitivity if the Search High
mode has signal saturation (display is pegging at "99" continuously).

Use Trace (TR/3) mode for tracing (a) in closed circuits while using the 25’ lead
and a remote return path, (b) and when Search Low mode has signal saturation.  

Use Breaker (BR/4) mode for (a) identifying circuit breakers and fuses, (b)
pinpointing individual wires from a bundle, (c) and when Trace mode has signal
saturation.

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Receiver Orientation

The indication of received signal intensity depends on how the receiver is pointed
in relation to the source of the signal. If the receiver is pointed away from the
signal source then there will be a low value indicated on the receiver.  If the
receiver is rotated about the axis of main antenna sensitivity, the signal varies in
strength as the antenna is pointed at and then away from the circuit being traced.  

Therefore, rotate the receiver over the wire being traced until the highest reading
is displayed.  If during tracing, the signal is reduced, the wire may have changed
directions (e.g. from horizontal travel across a wall to vertical travel up a wall).
Rotate the receiver to find the strongest signal again.  

Use the back of the receiver to sweep the wall or floor and determine the circuit’s
general location.  Use the nose of the receiver to pinpoint its location.

Steel conduit attenuates (weakens) the signal emitting from the wires inside the
conduit.  Aluminum conduit significantly attenuates the signal.  So, the receiver
should be set at a higher sensitivity and may need to be placed closer to the
circuit to obtain a stronger signal detection.  

Test Lead Kit

(TL-956)

A complete test lead kit is supplied for use with the transmitter:  
1.

TLOP-956  Outlet Plug Adapter
for plugging into standard 
120VAC outlets.

2.

TLBP-956  (2) Blade Prongs 
for inserting into a separate 
outlet with a remote neutral 
conductor as a return path.

3.

TLGP-956  Ground Prong for 
inserting into a separate outlet 
with remote ground conductor 
as a return path.

4.

TLAC-956  (2) Alligator Clips 
for connecting directly to bare 
wires and grounding points.

5.

TLA1-956  (2) 3’ Lead Adapters for use with above clips and prongs to connect to bare
wires and grounding points.

6.

TLA2-956  25’ Lead Adapter for use with above clips and prongs to connect to remote
return paths.

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Summary of Contents for 61-954

Page 1: ...Generation and Detection 9 Open versus Closed Circuits 9 Remote Return Path 10 Applications Locating Circuit Breakers Fuses 12 Tracing Wires 13 Tracing Low Voltage and Data Cables 13 Finding Opens 14...

Page 2: ...e parts except a fuse CAUTION To protect yourself think Safety First Voltages exceeding 30VAC or 60VDC pose a shock hazard so use caution Use appropriate personal protective equipment such as safety g...

Page 3: ...ctronic equipment on the circuit In a closed circuit because the transmitter generates a small load current its signal can be detected upstream through the feeder panel and the distribution transforme...

Page 4: ...entation The indication of received signal intensity depends on how the receiver is pointed in relation to the source of the signal If the receiver is pointed away from the signal source then there wi...

Page 5: ...t for magnetic strap Magnetic Strap not shown Hooks onto the battery pack Magnet attaches to metal cabinets panels electrical boxes etc Velcro strap wraps around and hangs from non magnetic objects Th...

Page 6: ...e circuit and labeling a breaker panel 1 Connect the transmitter to the circuit that needs to be identified and power it on The procedure is the same whether the circuit is energized or de energized B...

Page 7: ...ens Applications include locating dead circuits finding the source of an open broken point in a hot neutral ground conductor and determining the end of a circuit run 1 Connect the transmitter to the o...

Page 8: ...until the signal starts weakening This is the point of the fault as the signal flows to ground instead of continuing strongly down the hot conductor Reduce the sensitivity range and use the nose of t...

Page 9: ...highest reading until the end of the circuit is found Page 18 Inductive Clamp Applications Caution The clamp does not have any indicators to sense if a circuit is energized Always disconnect the batte...

Page 10: ...nto the panel or conduit with the magnetic strap 3 Plug the clamp into the battery pack 4 Set the receiver to Search High SH 1 mode and trace the conduit If the Receiver is saturated reduce the sensit...

Page 11: ...ean the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent Do not use abrasives or solvents Service and Replacement Parts This unit has no user serviceable parts except for the fuse in the transmitter For repl...

Page 12: ...th insulation category III overvoltage category III Pollution degree 2 in accordance with IEC 644 Indoor use C US N12966 Page 23 Page 24 Warranty Statement This tester is warranted to the original pur...

Page 13: ...ones Localizaci n de disyuntores y fusibles 12 Rastreo de conductores 13 Rastreo de cables de baja tensi n y de datos 13 Localizaci n de circuitos abiertos 14 Localizaci n de 15 Clasificaci n de manoj...

Page 14: ...ci n graves lesiones o la muerte Para evitar estos riesgos siga estas instrucciones ADVERTENCIA Para evitar la electrocuci n graves lesiones o la muerte siga estas instrucciones No use el rastreador s...

Page 15: ...or de distribuci n La intensidad de la se al se reduce cuando atraviesa el transformador en proporci n inversa a la relaci n de espiras del mismo Se puede usar en circuitos protegidos por disyuntores...

Page 16: ...receptor es demasiado sensible reducir la sensibilidad usando el bot n hasta que la pantalla no quede clavada continuamente en 99 Usar el modo de b squeda alta SH 1 para rastrear a en circuitos cerra...

Page 17: ...to El rastreador consiste en un transmisor y un receptor El transmisor produce una se al distintiva en el circuito a rastrear El receptor detecta esta se al distintiva cuando se coloca en la orientaci...

Page 18: ...se al mucho m s intensa cuando el circuito est energizado cerrado 2 Encienda el receptor y ac rquese al tablero a Si existe m s de un tablero configure el receptor al modo de b squeda baja SL 2 y toq...

Page 19: ...cuito Page 37 Rastreo de conductores detr s de las paredes Las aplicaciones incluyen la localizaci n de las ubicaciones de tramos de cables y la identificaci n de otros dispositivos y cargas presentes...

Page 20: ...r de tierra El rastreador localiza el origen de la falla de tierra o el cortocircuito con resistencia cero en estos circuitos 1 Conecte el transmisor al circuito en corto y enci ndalo a Un cable se de...

Page 21: ...Page 41 Rastreo subterr neo Estos rastreadores de circuitos no est n previstos para localizar cables subterr neos No obstante en algunos entornos se pueden usar para rastrear cables conductos o tubos...

Page 22: ...maximizar la se al cierre el extremo lejano del circuito enchufando y encendiendo una luz de trabajo u otra carga en el tomacorriente m s alejado creando de esta forma un lazo completo 2 Cuelgue el co...

Page 23: ...de 32 kilohertzios de amplitud fija y modulaci n de tiempo Salida de corriente de se al 200 mA p pm x en 50 ohmios Salida de tensi n de se al 30 V nominales 2 vatios Voltaje de operaci n 0 600 V CA CC...

Page 24: ...o exclusiones anteriores pueden no aplicarse en su caso Esta garant a le da derechos legales espec ficos y puede tener otros derechos que var an de estado a estado Page 47 Especificaciones continuaci...

Page 25: ...sation des coupe circuit fusibles 12 D pistage des fils 13 D pistages des c bles basse tension et de donn es 13 D couverte des coupures 14 D couverte des courts 15 Identification des fils 16 Suivi dan...

Page 26: ...blessure s rieuse ou mortelle AVERTISSEMENT Pour viter une lectrocution des blessures graves ou mortelles suivez ces instructions N utilisez pas le d pisteur s il semble endommag Inspectez visuellemen...

Page 27: ...it ferm du fait que le transmetteur g n re un faible courant de charge son signal peut tre d tect en amont au travers du panneau d alimentation et du transformateur de distribution La force du signal...

Page 28: ...es et broches cit s plus haut pour connexion sur les trajets de retour Page 55 Affichage RC 954 1 Afficheur lumineux 7 chiffres diodes lectroluminescentes DEL 2 Indicateur de niveau de piles faible pa...

Page 29: ...r et d un r cepteur Le transmetteur produit un signal unique sur le circuit rep rer Le receveur d tecte ce signal unique quand il est plac avec la bonne orientation par rapport aux fils rep rer ou aux...

Page 30: ...le couvercle du panneau et placez le nez sur chaque fil individuel de phase pour une d termination certaine 5 Quand le bon coupe circuit est d clench ouvert le signal va chuter consid rablement Et le...

Page 31: ...e 61 D pistage des fils dans des murs Les applications comprennent le rep rage de parcours de c bles et l identification de divers appareils et charges sur le circuit 1 Connectez le transmetteur sur l...

Page 32: ...lise l origine du d faut de terre ou de court circuit franc dans ces circuits 1 Branchez le transmetteur sur le circuit court circuit et mettez le en marche a Un cordon doit tre connect sur le conduct...

Page 33: ...ircuits ne sont pas des vrais d tecteurs de c bles souterrains Mais dans certains environnements ont peut les utiliser pour suivre des c bles des conduites ou des tuyaux m talliques enterr s 1 Connect...

Page 34: ...t en branchant et en allumant une lampe ou une autre charge sur la prise la plus loign e en faisant ainsi une boucle compl te 2 Accrochez le bloc de piles sur le panneau avec la sangle magn tique 3 Br...

Page 35: ...tilis e Signal 32 kilohertz d amplitude fixe modul dans le temps Courant de sortie du signal 200 mA cr te cr te sur 50 ohms Tension de sortie du signal 30 V nominaux 2 watts Plage de tension 0 600 V C...

Page 36: ...te garantie vous donne des droits l gaux sp cifiques et vous pouvez aussi avoir d autres droits qui varient d un tat l autre Page 71 Sp cifications suite Ensemble de d pistage de circuits Temp rature...

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