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Operation Manual 

 

Tone Generator & Amplifier Probe 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 

 

 
Amplifier Probe 

 

Features 

  The Amplifier Probe is designed to identify and trace wires or cables within 

a group without damaging the insulation 

  Works with any Tone Generator to idenlify wires. 

  Volume control for increased sensitivity and adjustable to suit work 

environment. 

  Recessed ON/OFF button prevents battery drain. 

  Power supply is in any 9V battery with a life of approximately 100 hours. 

  Audio jack for headphone to operate in noisy environment. 

  LED indicator for signal strength of tone receive 

 
 

Figure 1 Amplifier Probe 

Figure 2  Tone Generator 

Audio jack 

Volume 
control 

ON/OFF button 

LED 

Black 

 

Red 

 

Modular plug 

 

LED 

3-position 
toggle 
switch 

 
 

Tone Generator & Amplifier Probe

 

must be installed 9V. battery before operation

 

IMPORTANT 

 
 

Do not connect Tone Generator unit to live AC power line (220/110 VAC) , or 
DC power line which exceed 110 VDC. 

Summary of Contents for METODO2

Page 1: ...tton prevents battery drain Power supply is in any 9V battery with a life of approximately 100 hours Audio jack for headphone to operate in noisy environment LED indicator for signal strength of tone receive Figure 1 Amplifier Probe Figure 2 Tone Generator Audio jack Volume control ON OFF button LED Black Red Modular plug LED 3 position toggle switch Tone Generator Amplifier Probe must be installe...

Page 2: ...or dual alternating tone Operation A WIRE IDENTIFYING 1 SENDING TONE Switch Tone Generator to TONE Select A dual alternating tone or a single solid tone by slide switch inside the tone generator Connecting the tone generator to line pair OFTEN USE METHOD GROUNDED Connect red test lead to a wire and connect black test lead to ground or large metal part for example rack cabinet See figure 3 This met...

Page 3: ...g button of amplifier probe and touch the tip to those wires which have background noise or crosstalk Adjust down slowly the volume from high sound position until LED brightness cut off or very fade Then trace those wires which bright LED indicate receive of tone from the target pair In noisy environment Headphone can be used by connect to audio jack on amplifier probe for better hearing B LINE TE...

Page 4: ...nuity of line is good MODULAR TESTING All above tests are available through the modular plug in stead of test leads COAX TESTING 1 Connect red test lead to outer shield and black test lead to center conductor 2 Or connect red test lead to outer shield and black test lead to ground MAINTENANCE The Tone Generator and amplifier probe is maintenance free except for battery replacement Below is the Ins...

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