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Power Prowler Quick Start Guide
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How to Perform a
Live Event Detec
tion Test
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Power on the Power Prowler.
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Connect the Dual Banana to BNC Female adapter and alligator clip set to the
Power Prowler, then connect the cable under test.
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Use the right arrow button to scroll to the Live Event Detection icon then
press the enter button or press the Live Event Detection soft key
.
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Select cable type or edit VOP (refer to Fault Location instructions).
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Press the test button
to begin the test.
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The Power Prowler will detect any changes to the cable (change in length,
open, or short condition). The Power Prowler will stop the test when a
change in the cable condition is detected. The graphic on the left side of the
screen will indicate if the change is an open or short condition.
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To stop the test, press the cancel soft key
.
Note: See Power Prowler Settings for instructions on how to select if a
leader cable is or is not being used. The leader cable icon is displayed on
the top left of the screen when the leader cable is in use.
Note: See Power Prowler Settings for instructions on how to select if a leader
cable is or is not being used. The leader cable icon is displayed on the top left
of the screen when the leader cable is in use.
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Press the test button
to perform a Fault location test. The graphic on
the left side of the screen will indicate if there is an open or a
short condition.
How to Perform a Fault Location Test (Cont’d)
