Amprobe AT-6000 Manuel De L'utilisateur page 18

3. MAIN APPLICATIONS - TRACING ENERGIZED AND DE-ENERGIZED WIRES
Using the AT-6000-R Receiver in Precision Tracing Mode
Use Precision Tracing mode to precisely pinpoint the wire location or the place of the fault.
The Receiver will indicate detected signal strength using a two digit readout, bar graph and
sound.
1. Press the MODE button until the Precision Tracing function is selected.
2. Scan target area with the Tip Sensor to find the highest signal level. While tracing,
periodically adjust sensitivity to keep the signal strength near 50. Increase or decrease
sensitivity by pressing + or - on the keypad. If the signal is too strong for precise
locating, change the Transmitter to LOW mode.
3. For best results while tracing Energized wires, align groove on the Tip Sensor with wire
direction as shown in Figure 3.1e. Signal may be not detected if not properly aligned.
To verify wire direction, periodically rotate the Receiver 90 degrees. Signal strength will
be the highest when wire is aligned with the Tip Sensor groove.
Depending on the detected signal, the Receiver automatically switches to either
Energized or De-energized
manual setup is necessary.
Align
Note: For best results, keep the Receiver at least 3 feet from the Transmitter and test leads
to minimize signal interference.
Sound volume
Precision Tracing
Breaker Locating
Non-contact voltage
detection, passive tracing
Figure 3.1e: Aligning the tip sensor groove
Energized
Quick Scan
NCV
Figure 3.1f: Screen display
mode, and displays this information on the LCD. No
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Tip
groove
Battery status
Signal strength (0-99)
Sensitivity level (1-8)
Bargraph - proportional
to signal strength