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GOSSEN-METRAWATT
3.8
Tracing lines in conduits
Note
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Note that the magnetic field on the line to be tested can also influence neighbouring
conduits. That is why the receiver should be held at least 2 m away from the next
switch box.
Conduits of steel having thick walls attenuate the signal to be traced while conduits
of plastics or aluminium do not impair the signal.
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Connection
:
Connect one socket of the signal generator to a separate earth, the other
one to a live line.
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Locating
:
When searching for a line, proceed as described under "General proce-
dures for live lines" on page 9.