Greenlee Circuit Seeker CS-5000 Manuel D'instructions page 8

Using the Features (cont'd)
Using Different Gain Methods to Trace
The Auto Gain method is the easiest to use and is the default method of tracing indicated by the
the "SEARCH" or "BREAKER" green LED on the CS-5000 receiver blinking about 2 times per
second. Upon powering the unit, the receiver gain is initially set to maximum. When the
transmitter signal is detected, the gain is automatically decreased in proportion to the signal
strength. The detected signal is constantly monitored, and the gain is reduced further if a
stronger signal is detected. Gain is never increased when using Auto Gain. It is possible to
lose the signal if the receiver is moved too far from the actual path of the conductor. In
these cases, momentarily press the Power/Signal Reset button to return the gain to
maximum. This will restore maximum signal strength on the display and allow location of the
true path of the conductor. This step may be repeated several times when tracing a circuit.
The Manual Gain method is useful when making comparisons between the signals on two different
circuit breakers. It can also be used while tracing to provide a fixed signal reference. Varying signal
strength sometimes requires frequent resetting when using the Auto Gain method.
To switch from using the Auto Gain method to the Manual Gain method, press either the Manual
Gain  or Manual Gain
"SEARCH" or "BREAKER", stops blinking and stays illuminated. The receiver gain will remain at its
present value. Press Manual Gain
decrease the signal reference. The CS-5000 Manual Gain method uses several thousand steps to
cover its full range. This allows very precise control of the gain. To make large changes in the Manual
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Gain setting, momentarily press the Power/Signal Reset button to align the Manual Gain which will
reset the current signal level. To establish a wide search window, momentarily press the
Power/Signal Reset button when the receiver is a distance away from the traced conductor. A
greater distance will produce a wider window. To establish a narrow search window, momentarily
press the Power/Signal Reset button when the receiver is close to the traced conductor.
Low Battery Indication: The red "BATT" LED is illuminated when approximately one hour of battery
life is remaining under typical use conditions.
Automatic Power Off: The receiver will turn off after 30 minutes of inactivity. Activity means a
change in signal level or pressing of the Power/Signal Reset button.
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 on the receiver while a signal is being received. The current mode LED,
to increase the signal reference. Press Manual Gain to
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