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WHY THE POWER TRACE
TM
POLYSIG
TM
COMPOSITE SIGNAL IS IMPORTANT
Many circuit tracers rely on a single transmitter frequency for tracing.
this means that any noise in that frequency range will be received as
a signal, causing confusion and possibly indicating the wrong breaker.
By using the Polysig
tM
composite signal as well as a unique tone se-
quence, it is almost impossible to receive anything other than the true
signal. the Polysig
tM
provides a much longer range capability than a
single frequency. Because of the longer range and reduced noise, the
transmitter operates with a very low signal current. this low current
will not disrupt voltage sensitive electronics used in computers, tele-
phone, security systems and other devices.
WHAT THE POWER TRACE
TM
CAN DO
TRACE:
FIND:
Power lines
circuit breakers
neutral lines
Fuses
Ground lines
shorts to ground
Wire in conduit
Junction boxes
underground wiring
relays
Wire in walls and floors
Breaker boxes
Dead or shorted lines
HOW YOUR POWER TRACE
TM
OPERATES
the
POWER TRACE
TM
is composed of two primary components: the
receiver and the transmitter. When the transmitter is connected to
any electrical line (up to 600 Volts), it draws a very small current that
is used to create a composite signal. the signal is a microprocessor
controlled combination of separate frequencies that create a special-
ized “signature” which is recognized by the receiver.
to be received, the signal must have this exact combination of fre-
quencies.
this feature greatly reduces the possibility of interference from electri-
cal “noise” which is often caused by lamps, electrical equipment,
appliances, florescent fixtures, or machinery that is on the same line.
the signal produced by the transmitter generates a magnetic “signa-
ture” around the conductor being traced which matches that of the
signal itself. this “signature’ is present the entire length of the current
path, including through breakers, fuses, switchgear, and transformers.
the Power trace
tM
receiver is “tuned” to pick up only that “signa-
ture” produced by the transmitter. Both the transmitter and receiver
are microprocessor controlled for maximum ease of use and accuracy.
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