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AMPLIFIER PROBE FEATURES
The Amplifier Probe is designed to identify and trace wires or cables within a group without damaging
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the insulation.
Works with a Tone Generator to identify wires.
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Volume control for increased sensitivity and adjustable to suit work environment.
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Recessed ON/OFF button prevents battery drain.
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Power supply is in any 9V battery with a life of approximately 100 hours.
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A plug receptacle is provided for headphone.
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Built-in torch
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Voltage-proof up to 400V
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To prove up to 8km
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INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Connect one test lead to an unterminated wire and the other test lead to another unterminated wire.
2.
Depress the round on/off spring-loaded button of the amplifier probe. The volume control switch can
be adjusted to suit the environment. Volume can be increased to overcome noise, or decreased to
reduce interference.
3.
Touch the tip of the amplifier probe to the insulation of each suspect conductor.
4.
Reception of tone will be loudest on the subject wire.
5.
The plug receptacle is provided for connecting to a headphone.
TONE GENERATOR FEATURES (FUNCTIONS)
Red and black test leads are provided, and has a standard 4 conductor modular cord and plug.
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A 3-position toggle switch controls the modes of operation plus a LED (Light Emitting diode) is
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provided for, continuity testing and identifying telephone lines.
A tone selector switch is provided for choosing either a single solid tone or dual alternating tone.
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SENDING TONE (SWITCH TO "TONE")
1.
Connect the test leads to the pair, or attach one lead to ground and one lead to either side of the line.
2.
A dual alternating tone or a single solid tone can be selected from the switch of the tone generator.
3.
Probe the suspected wires with the amplifier probe. Reception of tone will be strongest on the subject
wire. In cases of ready access to bare conductors, headphone may be used to receive the tone.
TESTING CONTINUITY USING TONE (SWITCH TO "TONE")
1.
Connect the test leads to the subject pair.
2.
Use a handphone at the remote end and touch the wire end(s) with the clip lead(s).
3.
Reception of tone is an indication of continuity.
TESTING CONTINUITY (SWITCH TO "CONT")
1.
Connect the test leads to the subject pair.
2.
Use "CONT" position.
3.
A bright "GREEN" light indicates continuity. The LED will not glow if the line resistance exceeds 10KΩ.
IDENTIFYING TELEPHONE LINE (SWITCH TO "OFF")
1.
Connect the test leads to a wire pair.
1. The LED will glow "green" when connected to an analog line.
2. The LED will glow "red" when connected to a digital line (ISDN).
MODULAR TESTING
1.
All above tests are available through the modular plug for line 1 only-red and green wires.
COAX TESTING
1.
To test unterminated coax, connect red to outer shield and black to center conductor or red to outer
shield and black to ground.
2.
To test terminated coax, connect red to connector housing and black to center pin or red to connector
housing and black to ground.
CAUTION
The Testboy 26 is voltage-proof up to 400V. Identifying a live wire is not possible with the Testboy 26.
Plead remember that to avoid an electric shock or personal injury.
MAINTENANCE
The amplifier probe is maintenance free except for battery replacement. Remove the screw from the battery
compartment, replace the 9V battery and reassemble.
Warranty limited solely to repair or replacement;no warranty of merchantability, fitness for a particular
purpose or consequential damages.
WARRANTY
Operation Manual