Description; Operation; Battery Test; Transmitter Connection - Tempo Communications 508S Manual Del Usuario

1. DESCRIPTION

1. The Wire Finder is designed to locate the path of energized (120 VAC) or de -energized
wires behind walls and underground. The 508S is also capable of locating a specific circuit
breaker, pinpointing wires before drilling and verifying dig sites underground. The effective
range is up to 3 feet deep and up to 1000 feet in length.
2. The unit consists of a transmitter, model 508ST, equipped with a thumb wheel switch
for turning the unit on and adjusting the output level and an IEC socket on the back of the
unit for use with either the AC adapter plug or the large alli gator clip leads. A two position
switch is provided for choosing either the AC adapter plug (PLUG) or the alligator clip
leads (LEADS). The transmitter has an automatic shut off feature. If the unit is left on for
approximately 90 minutes, the unit will shut itself off. To restart, turn the power switch off,
then on again. The transmitter is constructed of high impact plastic and is powered by one
9V battery.
3. The receiver, model 508SR, is equipped with a thumb wheel switch for turning the unit
on and adjusting the receiver gain. The tracking antenna is attached to the receiver with a
5-foot long cable. The receiver is also equipped with the automatic shut-off feature. If the
receiver has been left on for approximately 90 minutes, the unit will shut off. To restart, just
turn the power switch off, then on again. The receiver has been designed to filter AC power
related noise. The receiver is constructed of high impact plastic and is powered by one 9V
battery.
4. The alligator clip leads are available to connect the transmitter to electrical wire, CATV
coax, telephone drops, irrigation control wires or metallic pipes.
5. Also included in the 508S is an AC adapter plug for use with the IEC socket on the
transmitter to use with an outlet. (Maximum of 120 VAC)
6. This locating system is packaged in a molded plastic carrying case and has operating
instructions on the inside of the lid.

2. OPERATION

A. Battery Test
To test the transmitter battery, turn on transmitter, attach alligator clip leads and short
leads together, set switch to LEADS and set the output to maximum. A bright LED indicates
acceptable battery condition.
To test receiver battery, turn on receiver and transmitter and place antenna next to transmitter.
An audible tone indicates acceptable battery condition.
B. Transmitter Connection
When using the AC adapter plug, plug it into the IEC socket on the back of the transmitter
(508ST) then plug AC power adapter plug into outlet. (See Fig. 01) Using the AC adapter plug,
there are two application choices. When transmitter is set on PLUG, signal is applied to the hot
side of the circuit only. By setting the transmitter on LEADS, signal is applied to both hot and
ground (best for circuit breaker locating). Set PLUG/LEADS switch for best results.
Fig. 01 - AC Adapter Plug
Fig. 02 - Measuring Depth
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