Amprobe AT-6000 Manuel utilisateur

AT-6000

Advanced Wire Tracer

AT-6020

AT-6030

User Manual

8/2017, 6009478 Rev B

English

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Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability

Your Amprobe product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for one

year from the date of purchase unless local laws require otherwise. This warranty does

not cover fuses, disposable batteries or damage from accident, neglect, misuse, alteration,

contamination, or abnormal conditions of operation or handling. Resellers are not

authorized to extend any other warranty on the behalf of Amprobe. To obtain service

during the warranty period, return the product with proof of purchase to an authorized

Amprobe Service Center or to an Amprobe dealer or distributor. See Repair Section for

details. THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES - WHETHER

EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY - INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A

PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. MANUFACTURER

SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES OR LOSSES, ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY. Since some states or

countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of an implied warranty or of incidental or

consequential damages, this limitation of liability may not apply to you.

Repair

All Amprobe returned for warranty or non-warranty repair or for calibration should be

accompanied by the following: your name, company’s name, address, telephone number,

and proof of purchase. Additionally, please include a brief description of the problem or

the service requested and include the test leads with the meter. Non-warranty repair or

replacement charges should be remitted in the form of a check, a money order, credit card

with expiration date, or a purchase order made payable to Amprobe.

In-warranty Repairs and Replacement – All Countries

Please read the warranty statement and check your battery before requesting repair. During

the warranty period, any defective test tool can be returned to your Amprobe distributor

for an exchange for the same or like product. Please check the “Where to Buy” section

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AT-6000 Series

CONTENTS

1. PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY MEASURES ............................................................. 2

2. KIT COMPONENTS................................................................................................. 4

2.1 AT-6000-R Receiver ........................................................................................................5

2.2 AT-6000-T Transmitter ...................................................................................................7

2.3 CT-400 Signal Clamp (AT-6030 Kit) ...............................................................................10

3. MAIN APPLICATIONS ............................................................................................ 11

3.1 Tracing Energized and De-energized Wires .................................................................12

3.2 Identifying Breakers and Fuses (Energized and De-energized)...................................15

3.3 Non-contact Voltage Mode (NCV) and Passive Tracing................................................17

4. SPECIAL APPLICATIONS ........................................................................................ 18

4.1 GFCI-Protected Circuit Wire Tracing .............................................................................18

4.2 Finding Breaks/Opens ...................................................................................................18

4.3 Finding Shorts ...............................................................................................................19

4.4 Tracing Wires in Metal Conduit ...................................................................................19

4.5 Tracing Non-Metallic Pipes and Conduits ....................................................................20

4.6 Tracing Shielded Wires ..................................................................................................20

4.7 Tracing Underground Wires..........................................................................................21

4.8 Tracing Low Voltage Wires and Data Cables ...............................................................21

4.9 Sorting Bundled Wires ..................................................................................................21

4.10 Mapping a Circuit Using Test Leads Connection ........................................................22

4.11 Tracing Breakers on Systems with Light Dimmers ......................................................22

4.12 Signal Clamp - Closed Loop Circuits ............................................................................22

4.13 Signal Clamp - Mapping Circuits..................................................................................24

5. MAINTENANCE...................................................................................................... 25

5.1 Battery Replacement......................................................................................................25

5.2 Fuse Replacement...........................................................................................................28

6. SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................................... 29

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1. PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY MEASURES

General

For your own safety and to avoid damage to the instrument it is suggested to follow the

procedures listed below:

NOTE: Before and during measurements be diligent to follow the instructions.

• Make sure that the electrical instrument is operating properly before use.

• Before attaching any of the conductors, make sure the voltage present in the

conductor is within the range of the instrument.

• Keep the instruments in their carrying case when not in use.

• If the Transmitter or Receiver will not be used for a long time, remove the batteries to

prevent leakage in the instruments.

• Use Amprobe approved cables and accessories only.

Safety precautions

• In many instances, dangerous levels of voltage and/or current may be present. Therefore,

it is important to avoid direct contact with any uninsulated current carrying surfaces.

Insulated gloves and protective clothing should be worn in hazardous voltage areas.

• Do not measure voltage or current in wet, damp or dusty places.

• Do not measure voltage in the presence of gas, explosive materials or combustibles.

• Do not touch the circuit under test if no measurement is being taken.

• Do not touch exposed metal parts, such as unused terminals and circuits.

• Do not use the instrument if it appears to be malfunctioning (i.e. if you notice

deformations, breaks, leakage of substances, absence of messages on the display, etc).

SYMBOLS

�Caution! Refer to the explanation in this manual.

XWARNING HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE. Risk of electric shock.

Consult user documentation.

TThe equipment is protected by double insulation or reinforced insulation.

Earth (Ground).

Fuse.

Battery.

Certiﬁed by CSA Group to North American safety standards.

Conforms to relevant South Korean EMC Standards.

Electromagnetic Compatibility:

Korea (KCC): Class A Equipment (Industrial Broadcasting & Communication Equipment)

[1]

This product meets requirements for industrial (Class A) electromagnetic wave

equipment and the seller or user should take notice of it. This equipment is intended for

use in business environments and is not to be used in homes.

Conforms to relevant Australian standards.

Complies with European Directives.

This product complies with the WEEE Directive marking requirements. The afﬁxed

label indicates that you must not discard this electrical/electronic product in domestic

household waste. Product Category: With reference to the equipment types in the

WEEE Directive Annex I, this product is classed as category 9 “Monitoring and Control

Instrumentation” product. Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste.

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Safety information

The product complies with:

• UL/IEC/EN 61010-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1, Pollution Degree 2, Measurement

CAT III 600 V MAX

• IEC/EN 61010-2-033

• IEC/EN 61010-2-032

• IEC/EN 61010-031 (test leads)

• EMC IEC/EN 61326-1

Measurement Category III (CAT III) is applicable to test and measure circuits connected

to the distribution part of the building’s low-voltage MAINS installation. This part of the

installation is expected to have a minimum of two levels of over-current protective devices

between the transformer and possible connecting points.

CENELEC Directives

The instrument conforms to CENELEC Low-voltage directive 2014/35/EU and Electromagnetic

compatibility directive 2014/30/EU.

X�Warnings: Read Before Using

To avoid the possibility of electric shock or personal injury:

• Use the Product only as speciﬁed in this manual or the protection provided by the

instrument may be compromised.

• Avoid working alone so assistance can be rendered.

• Test on a known signal source within the rated voltage range of the Product both

before and after use to ensure the Product is in good working conditions.

• Do not use the Product around explosive gas, vapor, or in damp or wet environments.

• Inspect the Product before use and do not use if it appears damaged. Check for cracks

or missing plastic. Pay particular attention to the insulation around the connectors.

• Inspect the test leads before use. Do not use if insulation is damaged or metal is exposed.

• Do not use the Product if it operates incorrectly. Protection may be impaired. When in

doubt, have the Product serviced.

• Check the test leads for continuity. Replace damaged test leads before using the Product.

• Have the Product serviced only by qualiﬁed service personnel.

• Use extreme caution when working around bare conductors or bus bars. Contact with

the conductor could result in electric shock.

• Do not hold the Product beyond the tactile barrier.

• Do not apply more than the rated voltage and CAT rating, as marked on the Product,

between the terminals or between any terminal and earth ground.

• Remove test leads from the Product before opening the Product case or battery cover.

• Never operate the Product with the battery cover removed or the case open.

• Use caution when working with voltages above 30 V AC RMS, 42 V AC peak, or 60 V

DC. These voltages pose a shock hazard.

• Do not attempt to connect to any circuit carrying voltage that may exceed the maximum

range of the Product.

1. PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY MEASURES

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• Use the proper terminals, functions and ranges for your measurements.

• When using alligator clips, keep ﬁngers behind the ﬁnger guards.

• Use only exact fuse replacement and speciﬁed replacement parts.

• When making electrical connections, connect the common test lead before

connecting the live test lead; when disconnecting, disconnect the live test lead before

disconnecting the common test lead.

• To avoid false readings that can lead to electrical shock and/or injury, replace or

recharge the batteries as soon as the low battery indicator appears. Check Meter

operation on a known source before and after use.

• Use only AA batteries, properly installed in the Meter case, to power the Product (see

Section 5.1: Battery Replacement).

• When servicing, use only speciﬁed user serviceable replacement parts.

• Adhere to local and national safety codes. Individual protective equipment must be used

to prevent shock and arc blast injury where hazardous live conductors are exposed.

• Only use the test lead provided with the Product or UL Listed Probe Assembly rated

CAT III 600 V or better.

• Do not use the HOT STICK (TIC 410A) to operate the AT-6000-R Receiver at voltages above 600 V.

• Remove the batteries if the Meter is not used for an extended period of time, or if

stored in temperatures above 122 °F (50 °C). If the batteries are not removed, battery

leakage can damage the Meter.

• Follow all battery care and charging instructions from the battery manufacturer.

This manual contains information and warnings that must be followed for safe operation

and maintenance of the instrument. If the Product is used in a manner not speciﬁed by the

manufacturer, the protection provided by the Product may be impaired. This Product meets water

and dust protection IP52 (Receiver) and IP40 (transmitter and signal clamp) per IEC 60529. Do NOT

operate outside during periods of rainfall. The Product is double insulated for protection per EN

61010-1 to CAT III 600 V.

CAUTION: Do not connect the Transmitter to a separate ground in Electrically Susceptible

Patient areas of a health care facility. Make the ground connection before disconnecting.

1. PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY MEASURES

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Your shipping box should include:

AT-6020 KIT AT-6030 KIT

AT-6000-R RECEIVER 1 1

AT-6000-T TRANSMITTER 1 1

TL-6000 TEST LEAD AND ACCESSORY KIT* 1 1

CC-6000 HARD CARRYING CASE 1 1

USER MANUAL 1 1

RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES - 12

BATTERY CHARGERS - 3

CT-400 SIGNAL CLAMP - 1

1.5 V AA (IEC LR6) BATTERY 12 -

*TL-6000 test lead and accessory kit includes:

Optional accessories:

HS-1 MAGNETIC HANGER

TL-7000-25M TEST LEAD (25 m long)

HOT STICK (TIC 410A)

2.1 AT-6000-R Receiver

The AT-6000-R Receiver detects the signal in wires and cables using the following methods:

Active (using Transmitter)

The AT-6000-T Transmitter generates a signal capable of tracing either Energized or De-energized wires.

The main advantage this method is the ability to trace the path of the particular wire using

the Receiver. Since the signal is not present in any neighboring wires, the Receiver will

detect only the wire that is connected to the Transmitter.

The active tracing method is used when the Receiver is set to Quick Scan, Precision Tracing

or Breaker Locating.

Passive (without Transmitter)

The passive method utilizes the Receiver by tracing Energized wires between 90-600 V AC

through electromagnetic ﬁelds.

This method is both easy and convenient because it does not require the Transmitter.

However, the Receiver is not selective to a particular wire and will indicate any Energized

wire between 90-600 V AC.

This method is best for simple tracing applications where the wire is Energized and no other

wires are located nearby.

Passive tracing method is used when the Receiver is set to Non-contact voltage (NCV) detection mode.

Note: The Receiver will NOT detect signals from a wire through metal conduit or shielded

cable. Refer to Special Applications, section 4.4 “Tracing Wires In Metal Conduit” for

alternative tracing methods.

2. KIT COMPONENTS

• 2 x 1 m test leads (red, black)

• 1 x 7 m test lead (green)

• 2 x alligator clips (red, black)

• 1 x US Socket adapter

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2. KIT COMPONENTS

NCV

TIP SENSOR

LCD DISPLAY

Full color TFT display

RUBBER OVER

MOLDED ENCLOSURE

SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT

BUTTON (+/-)

VOLUME

ADJUSTMENT

BUTTON (+/-)

FUNCTION BUTTON

Toggles between

modes:

- Quick Scan

- Precision Tracing

- Breaker Locating

- NCV-contact detecion

(Non-contact voltage)

POWER BUTTON

Turns unit On / Off

BATTERY COMPARTMENT

(Back side)

HOT STICK ATTACHMENT POINT

(Do not use for voltage higher

than 600 V)

Figure 2.1: Overview of AT-6000-R Receiver

2.2 AT-6000-T Transmitter

TACTILE BARRIER

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The AT-6000-T Transmitter works on Energized and De-energized circuits up to 600 V AC/DC

in Category I through Category III electrical environments.

Transmitter signal modes:

High Signal (Hi) – The HIGH mode function is recommended for most wire tracing

applications on Energized and De-energized circuits including breaker location. This

function will be used the majority of the time.

Low Signal (Lo) – The LOW mode function is only appropriate for the most demanding and

precise wire tracing applications, as it limits the signal level generated by the Transmitter

in order to pinpoint the wire location more precisely. A lower signal level reduces coupling

to neighboring wires and metal objects, which avoids misreadings due to ghost signals. A

lower signal also prevents oversaturating the Receiver with a strong signal that covers too

large of an area.

Loop mode – This mode is initiated by pressing and holding this Hi button for two seconds.

It should be used when working with closed loop De-energized circuits, such as shorted

wires, shielded cables or De-energized wires that are grounded on the far-end.

How is the Loop function different from the Hi or Lo settings when using test leads?

Both HIGH and LOW modes generate a signal in all open branches of the De-energized

circuit. This is useful when tracing open wires. Hi/Lo modes will NOT work on wires that are

grounded on the far-end because the signal cannot be generated.

Loop mode generates a signal (current ﬂow) in closed loop De-energized circuits only. Loop

mode is used to pinpoint the location of a short (because the current will not be able to

ﬂow in open branches) and to trace wires that are grounded on the far end (because the

loop is closed via grand connection).

Note: Loop mode only works on De-energized circuits. It is automatically disabled when the

Transmitter is connected to an Energized line with test leads.

2. KIT COMPONENTS

Figure 2.2a: Generating a signal with HIGH and LOW modes

Figure 2.2b: Generating a signal in Loop mode

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Working with the Transmitter:

When the Transmitter is on and connected to the circuit with test leads, it checks for

voltage. A red Voltage Warning Indicator will light up if the Transmitter detects dangerous

voltage levels above 30 V AC/DC.

IMPORTANT!

The Voltage Warning Indicator light will blink when overvoltage (> 650 V AC/DC) is

detected. In case of overvoltage immediately disconnect the Transmitter from the circuit.

If the High (Hi) or Low (Lo) Signal button is pressed momentarily, the Transmitter starts

generating a tracing signal. Based on the detected voltage, the Transmitter automatically

switches to either:

• Energized mode (30 to 600 V AC/DC) generating 6 kHZ frequency

• De-energized mode (0 to 30 V AC/DC) generating 33 kHz frequency

Energized mode uses a lower transmission frequency (6 kHz) than De-energized mode

(33 kHz) to reduce signal coupling between wires. De-energized mode requires a higher

frequency in order to generate a reliable signal.

Energized mode: In Energized mode, the Transmitter draws a very low current from the

Energized circuit and generates a 6 kHz signal. This is a very important feature of the

Transmitter, since drawing current does not inject any signal that would harm sensitive

equipment connected to the circuit. The signal is also generated in a direct path between

the Transmitter and the power source, thus NOT placing a signal onto any branches enabling

wiring tracing directly back to the breaker panel. Please note that due to this feature, the

Transmitter has to be connected on the load side of the circuit.

De-energized mode: In De-energized mode, the Transmitter injects a 33 kHz signal onto the

circuit. In this mode, the signal will travel though all the circuit branches because it is

injected. The high frequency/low energy signal will not harm any sensitive equipment.

2. KIT COMPONENTS

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