Using Receiver In Energized Tip Sensor Mode - Amprobe AT-8000 Serie Manual De Usuario

3. MAIN APPLICATIONS - TIP SENSOR (Energized)
Using AT-8000-R Receiver in Energized TIP SENSOR mode
TIP SENSOR mode is used for the following applications: pinpointing a wire in a bundle,
tracing in corners and confined spaces such as junction boxes or inside enclosures.
1. Press power button to turn on the Receiver; home screen may take up to 30 seconds to load.
2. Select Energized TIP SENSOR mode by using the directional arrows and pressing the
yellow ENTER button.
3. Hold the Receiver with the Tip Sensor facing the target area.
4. Scan target area with Tip Sensor to find highest signal level (Figure 3.1g). While tracing,
periodically adjust sensitivity to keep signal strength near 75. Increase or decrease sensitivity
by pressing + or – on the keypad. If signal is too strong for precise locating, change
transmitter to LOW mode.
5. Receiver Positioning: For best results, align groove on Tip Sensor with wire direction.
Signal may be lost if not properly aligned (Figure 3.1h).
6. To verify wire direction, periodically rotate the Receiver 90 degrees. Signal strength will
be highest when wire is aligned with Tip Sensor groove (Figure 3.1i).
7. Press ENTER when complete to return to the home screen.
Note: For best results, keep the Receiver at least 3 feet (1 m) from the Transmitter and its
test leads to minimize signal interference and improve wire tracing results.
Figure 3.1f: Receiver locked on wire
TIP SENSOR ENERGIZED
30-600V AC/DC
40-400 HZ
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Figure 3.1g: Receiver screen showing signal
detected in Energized TIP SENSOR mode
15
75
SIGNAL