Pin Test
The pin test (filament test) can be used on dual pin fluorescent lamps that
have a filament under the metal cap. The filament is used to excite the gas
inside the tube and turn it on. The lamp will not function correctly if the
filament is broken.
Turn the power off to the light fixture before removing the lamp from
the fixture.
1. PIN test is always on. Plug the lamp pins into the pin test slots on the
back of the tester.
• If the tester does not beep and LED indicator is not on, the filament
is broken. Replace the lamp.
• If the tester beeps and LED indicator is on, the filament is functional.
The pins are good.
2. Repeat step 1 with the other end of the lamp.
DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS
Test voltage
(with new battery)
Field strength
Maximum antenna
length
Filament test
Non-contact voltage
detection
Figure 10: Plug
the lamp into the
pin test slots
Approximately 3 kV / 280 kHz
Approximately 100 μV/m at 260 - 300 kHz
4-FT (121.92 cm)
T2, T4, T5, T8, T9, T10, T12
AC 90 V to AC 600 V, 50/60 Hz
CAT II 300 V, CAT I 600 V
Figure 11: Pin test indications
12
LED indicator ON
Solid continuous beep