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User Manual
Vesala SG33 X2.0 ENG

for Vesala Signal Generator SG33 version X2.0
IMPORTANT: Read carefully before use.
Keep for future reference.

English

Issued: 2021-04-21
Revised: 2021-06-30

Summary of Contents for SG33 X2.0 ENG

Page 1: ...User Manual Vesala SG33 X2 0 ENG for Vesala Signal Generator SG33 version X2 0 IMPORTANT Read carefully before use Keep for future reference English Issued 2021 04 21 Revised 2021 06 30 ...

Page 2: ...nerator SG33 15 4 1 Introduction to locating 15 4 2 Precautions with hazardously live circuits and in wet conditions 15 4 3 Locating accessible buried cables 18 4 4 Locating cables connected to a grounded object 19 4 5 Locating cables indoors 20 4 6 Locating heating cables 21 4 7 Locating cable faults 22 4 8 Identifying circuit breakers switches and fuses in low voltage network 23 4 9 Locating and...

Page 3: ...m read and follow these instructions DANGER Risk of electric shock When Signal Generator SG33 is connected to a hazardously live circuit batteries will become hazardously live Touching hazardously live batteries may result in an injury or death Always disconnect both test leads before removing the battery cover Do not operate the device without its battery cover Inspect the battery cover seal ever...

Page 4: ...ction against ingress of water CAUTION Documentation must be consulted risk of electric shock When Signal Generator SG33 is connected to a previously safe circuit the circuit may become hazardously live Touching live circuits may result in an injury Do not touch connected circuits when wet In wet conditions use protection against electric shock when possible Do not use boost mode in wet conditions...

Page 5: ...amaged device and remove batteries Make sure that a damaged device is serviced or disposed of before next use For replacement accessories consult sections 3 3 Package contents and section 6 Supplier contact information For instructions for proper disposing of consult section 5 6 Disposal CAUTION Documentation must be consulted risk of electric shock or fire Signal Generator SG33 has been specified...

Page 6: ...rgency responders if necessary 6 Give CPR if necessary 7 Direct emergency responders to the patient 8 Prevent further injuries by informing others about the accident 9 Always seek medical attention In the event of fire 1 Quickly assess the situation 2 Turn off the power if possible 3 Alert others in danger 4 Alert emergency responders if necessary 5 Try to put out the fire if possible 6 Contain th...

Page 7: ...tended use Signal Generator SG33 is a rugged 33 kHz cable locator signal generator which can be used indoors and outdoors to locate and identify cables wires pipes ducts circuit breakers switches fuses and cable faults Signal Generator SG33 outputs a signal at 32768 Hz which is detected with a separate compatible cable locator SG33 may be connected directly using test leads to a live or non energi...

Page 8: ...normal mode 16 V 110 mA 0 5 W Output level boost mode 30 V 220 mA 1 7 W Output impedance 180 Ω 33 kHz Input impedance 23 kΩ 60 Hz 450 V Rated voltage and frequency 450 V 0 60 Hz Measurement categories CAT III 300 V CAT II 450 V Output fuse 400 mA time delay 600 V Ambient temperature LR6 batteries device in boost mode 5 C 40 C Ambient temperature LR6 batteries device in normal mode 10 C 40 C ...

Page 9: ...g Storage conditions batteries removed 20 C 40 C 10 90 RH non condensing Indicators 6 LED bar for output current and battery voltage power LED boost LED pulse LED Batteries 6 pcs 1 2 1 5V IEC LR6 alkaline HR6 NiMH or FR6 Li FeS2 Nominal battery voltage 9 V Operating voltage range 6 9 11 V Current consumption 10 300 mA 9 V Battery fuse 1 5 A 8 V resettable Enclosure ABS PC size 155 x 90 x 52 mm Deg...

Page 10: ...2010 EN IEC 63000 2018 Electromagnetic environment EN 6326 1 2013 Industrial electromagnetic environment Supported accessories S3TB Test lead for connecting to low voltage mains installation CEE 7 7 250 V PM50 Clamp on transformer for cable diameter up to 50 mm PM100 Clamp on transformer for cable diameter up to 100 mm SY33 Inductive coupler for buried cables 33 kHz SPA10 Flexible antenna for loca...

Page 11: ...at the beginning of the serial number 1 5 V alkaline battery LR6 J01576 6 pcs TB10p Safety test lead for direct connection 4 mm 1 m CAT III 1000V red V15925 XKKp Alligator clip for direct connection insulated 1000 V red X25915 TB10m Safety test lead for direct connection 4 mm 1 m CAT III 1000V black V15926 XKKm Alligator clip for direct connection insulated 1000 V black X25913 ...

Page 12: ...upling to small objects diameter up to 50 mm V14150 PM100 Clamp on transformer for inductively coupling to objects diameter up to 100 mm V14158 SPA10 Pipe transmitter antenna for locating short non conductive ducts length 10 m flexible V14160 SY33 Inductive coupler for indirectly connecting to buried cables 33 kHz V14120 Accessories and spares may be purchased separately Other devices may be sold ...

Page 13: ...can be used in normal mode down to 10 C with slightly reduced battery life DANGER Risk of electric shock When Signal Generator SG33 is connected to a hazardously live circuit batteries will become hazardously live Touching hazardously live batteries may result in an injury or death Always disconnect both test leads before removing the battery cover If the device is dirty or wet clean and dry the o...

Page 14: ...mA Power LED LED blinks if batteries are weak Power button Long press toggle power on or off Short press and releasing after start up display battery voltage Extended start up press display firmware version BOOST LED and button Toggle boost mode which increases output voltage Long press is required to turn on boost mode PULSE LED and button Cycle pulsing modes continuous 4 Hz 8 Hz Batteries Bottom...

Page 15: ...when a signal generator is connected to a cable wire duct or pipe The same principles can be applied to other similar cases Technical support and training are available at your supplier Majority of cable locating work should be done when located cables are either disconnected or voltage free and conditions are dry 4 2 Precautions with hazardously live circuits and in wet conditions Precautions sha...

Page 16: ... When Signal Generator SG33 is connected to a previously safe circuit the circuit may become hazardously live Touching live circuits may result in an injury Do not touch connected circuits when wet In wet conditions use protection against electric shock when possible Do not use boost mode in wet conditions if protection against electric shock cannot be used Do not connect Signal Generator SG33 bet...

Page 17: ... The other output is connected to a circuit that has no protection against electric shock A transient phenomenon triggers an over voltage protection device inside Signal Generator SG33 shunting hazardous current to the unprotected circuit for a short time period CAUTION Risk of electric shock or fire Signal Generator SG33 has been specified to operate at altitudes up to 2000 m when connected to ha...

Page 18: ...ound the second SG33 output in the opposite direction from the located cable with a grounding rod or to a nearby grounded object Boost mode is recommended if the other end of the cable has poor or no connection to ground or the soil is dry Buried cables whose other end has poor or no connection to ground have a section at the other end that cannot be located The length of this section varies from ...

Page 19: ...e opposite direction from the located cable with a grounding rod as far as possible If soil is inaccessible ground the second output to another nearby grounded object that is not connected to the located cable Boost mode is recommended if the other end of the cable has poor or no connection to ground or the soil is dry It is possible to locate multiple cables connected to the same grounded object ...

Page 20: ...re the same route locating may be difficult It is therefore advisable to connect to a grounded object far away from the located cable Ideally use an additional wire to connect to a grounding rod placed outdoors It is possible to connect SG33 between two different conductors in the same cable but locating range will be reduced Boost mode may be required if the other end is unconnected To locate exp...

Page 21: ...h this method but a short section at the end of the heating cable cannot be located Boost mode is recommended to minimize the length of this section If PE conductor or ground is inaccessible or the entire cable needs to be located connect SG33 between heating cable s current carrying conductors possibly marked live and neutral Locating accuracy may be lower using this method but the whole cable ca...

Page 22: ...locating making work even more difficult Disconnect all conductors and shielding at both ends of the faulty cable and use a multimeter to determine the type of the fault short circuit open circuit or a combination of faults If necessary refer to multimeter information for use Short circuit Connect SG33 between the shorted conductors and leave other conductors unconnected Open circuit Connect SG33 ...

Page 23: ...the live and neutral conductors of the cable If possible use S3TB test lead to connect SG33 to an outlet already connected to the cable Connect S3TB s red and black wires to SG33 and leave yellow green PE wire unconnected 4 9 Locating and identifying open ends of wires Connect both SG33 outputs to a wire pair or between a single wire and ground Wires should be located using cable locator s capacit...

Page 24: ...ge Connect both SPA10 connectors to SG33 Push SPA10 into the pipe or duct until it stops at the blockage Refer to your cable locator information for use for how to locate 33 kHz sondes Route Connect both SPA10 connectors to one SG33 output Ground the other SG33 output Push SPA10 into the pipe or duct until it stops or its length runs out Boost mode is recommended Refer to your cable locator inform...

Page 25: ...nner diameter than the located object Connect both clamp on transformer wires to SG33 Clamp the clamp on transformer on the located object Locating is easiest when both ends are grounded or the object is looped If one end is unconnected position the clamp on transformer near the connected end A section at the end of the unconnected end cannot be located If both ends are unconnected position the cl...

Page 26: ...ctive coupler wires to SG33 and enable boost mode Refer to your cable locator information for use for how to locate cables Start locating outside the immediate proximity of the inductive coupler Mark the path on the ground When signal strength is too low relocate the inductive coupler further on the path 4 13 Using pulse function Pulse function modulates SG33 output signal with 4 Hz or 8 Hz Pulsin...

Page 27: ...nside its original packaging in a dry warm place 5 2 Cleaning and maintenance If the device is dirty or wet clean and dry the outer surface of the device with a soft cloth Avoid getting dirt or water inside the device A small amount of isopropanol can be used to remove stains and disinfect the surface When changing batteries check that the batteries have not leaked Battery contacts and battery cov...

Page 28: ... markings Received signal strength is too high Boost mode is in use unnecessarily Use boost mode only when needed to conserve batteries and to avoid overdriving the locator Received signal is weak Boost mode is not in use when needed Use boost mode when located object is long buried deep or failed open Also use boost mode when using inductive couplers or clamp on transformers Connection to located...

Page 29: ...section 4 Operating Signal Generator SG33 SG33 has shut down Replace all batteries Boost mode has been used with alkaline batteries in low temperatures This may temporarily prevent operation for up to a minute while battery voltage recovers after boost mode is dropped because of low battery voltage Do not use boost mode when temperature is low and LR6 alkaline batteries are installed Use HR6 NiMH ...

Page 30: ...sformer is not completely closed Use a larger size clamp on transformer to allow it to close on a located cable Inductive coupler is misaligned Align inductive coupler perpendicular at a 90 angle to the located cable Distance between inductive coupler and located object is too high Inductive couplers have limited range Locate inductive coupler closer to the located object Inductive coupler or clam...

Page 31: ...essories in any way Do not use an unspecified battery Periodically inspect the device and accessories against any signs of damage due to aging mishandling fall etc Dispose of any damaged accessories appropriately Replacements are available from the supplier Immediately stop using a damaged device and remove batteries Make sure that a damaged device is serviced or disposed of before next use 5 5 Wa...

Page 32: ...replacement user manuals and technical support are available from H Vesala Oy Peräsimentie 1 FI 03100 Nummela Finland Tel 358 44 200 2005 info vesala fi www vesala fi 7 Declaration on conformity Hereby H Vesala Oy declares that the measuring equipment type Signal Generator SG33 version X2 0 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2011 65 EU 2014...

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