Triplett Fox & Hound Manuel utilisateur

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Instruction Manual

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Fox 2 and Hound 3 Instruction Manual

Table of Contents

1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 3

2. FOX 2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 4

3. HOUND 3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 5

4. Safety Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 8

5. Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 14

6. Control Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 - 16

7. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 - 23

8. Operating Instructions: Detailed Information . . . 23- 60

9. Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

10. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 & 63

1: Introduction

The FOX 2 and HOUND 3 wire tracing kit consists of a pre-

mium FOX 2 Tone Generator (Toner) and a newly designed

HOUND 3 Inductive Amplier (Probe). The FOX 2 is a bat-

tery operated handheld lightweight multi-function Toner that

generates multiple tones, performs some basic telephone

line tests (loop mA and line polarity), provides a visual and

audible continuity test, and incorporates Triplett’s True Trace

and TripLatch tests. The HOUND 3 is a battery operated

handheld lightweight Probe, with a thumbwheel Sensitivity

control and Signal Strength indicator LED. It improves on

previous designs (the HOUND and HOUND 2) with built-in

LED illuminators, a bandpass lter, an earphone jack, and

an easy access battery cover. An included convenient carry-

ing case (with belt loop attachment) provides ease of use

and protective storage for the FOX 2 and HOUND 3.

84-864 Rev A

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When used together, the FOX 2 and HOUND 3 aids in identi-

fying, locating, and tracing wires, cables, and other conduc-

tors. When the FOX 2 is used to apply a “tone” to a wire, the

HOUND 3 can usually locate the wire inside of, or behind

electrically non-conductive surfaces (plastic, wood, drywall,

etc), up to 12 inches away. The HOUND 3 does not have to

contact a wire to identify it….. i.e no stripping needed. FOXs

and HOUNDs have been used in the telephone, electrical,

security, sound reinforcement, video, automotive, and boat-

ing industries, to name a few.

2: Key Features of the FOX 2

• “TrueTrace” - Cadence of tracer tone changes when pair is

momentarily shorted, allowing for definite ID of target

wire pair

• Cordless Phone Interface - use a standard cordless phone

for hands-free “TrueTrace”!

• 3 Methods of Connectivity

• RJ-11 plug for tracing Telephone lines

• RJ-45 Jack for tracing LAN cables

(trace BNC cables w/ optional RJ-45 to BNC adaptor)

• Alligator clips for connection to stripped wires or

terminal panels

• “Trip-Latch” a unique latch testing technique using

“TrueTrace” for testing Alarm Sensors

• Overload Protected - 120VAC Line Cross Protection

• Overload Warning Beeper - alerts user to potential

hazards

• Warble/Pulse Tracer Tone - Selectable tone for audible &

visual ID using Hound 2 or Hound 3 Probes

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• High Output Tracer Tone

• Generates 2 of 6 user selectable Tracer Tones

• Internal User Selectable Settings - HI/LO Pitch Shift,

Warble/Continuous Tracer Tone, On/Off Audio Pilot Tone,

On/Off Cadence Shift

• Tone/Battery LED - indicates that Tracer Tone is on and

battery is OK

• Audio Pilot Tone - confirms the Tracer Toner signal

• Visual & Audible Continuity Test

• Red/Green Telephone Line Polarity LEDs - also indicates

AC/RING Signal

• Supplies “Talk Power” to allow communicating between

handsets (talksets) or powering a telephone

• Line powered in Tone Mode

• Built in Telephone Ringer

• “Power Latch” - prevents accidental turn-ons

• Magnetic Back - stick the Fox 2 to steel surfaces

• Works with either Hound, Hound 2, or Hound 3 Probe

• Powered by standard 9 Volt Battery (not included)

3: Key Features of the HOUND 3

• New Headlights to help light your way in dark areas

and reduce florescent light noise!

• Streamlined Design allows for better access in

hard-to-reach areas

• New Shielded Design to suppress “Feedback Squeal”

• Bandpass Filter to suppress 60Hz and Hi Frequency Noise

• Earphone Jack for use in quiet or noisy environments.

• Improved Sensitivity and Loudness

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• Includes New Conductive Plastic Duck-Bill Tip for Safer,

Easier Penetration in cable bundles -

Metal tip also included

• Easy Access Battery Door

• Adjustable volume / sensitivity control

• LED gets brighter as the signal gets stronger

- LED indication even works when Earphones are used!

• Contains a hi-gain, hi-impedance amplifier

• Capable of identifying the Fox 2’s tone up to 12 inches away

• Rugged, moisture resistant, mylar cone speaker

• Powered by a standard 9V battery (not included)

• One Year Warranty

4: Safety Warnings and Cautions

4.1

The FOX 2 is designed to tolerate momentary unintentional

application of 120VAC to all of its external connections. A

warning beeper sounds when 120VAC is accidentally applied.

The FOX 2 is not designed to be used as a 120VAC detector.

Although the FOX 2 will tolerate 120VAC without damage, a

shock hazard is present. The user may be injured by electri-

cal shock. The circuitry in the FOX 2 is designed to reduce

the possibility of damage to the product, not to guarantee

that the user will not be injured.

4.2

Do not use the FOX 2 as a 120VAC voltage detector.

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4.3

The FOX 2’s 120VAC warning beeper will not sound if the

battery is dead. Do not rely on the beeper to indicate the

presence of dangerous voltages.

4.4

The 120VAC protection circuit in the FOX 2 uses a light bulb,

whose glow can sometimes, but not always, be seen thru

the FOX 2’s case. Do not rely on this visual indication to

determine the presence of dangerous voltages.

4.5

The FOX 2 is not designed to tolerate accidental application

of voltages exceeding 132VAC 60Hz. Applying higher volt-

ages may cause damage to the FOX 2, and may injure the

user.

4.6

The FOX 2 is not designed to indicate any degree of preci-

sion in the accidentally applied voltage. That is, when the

warning beeper sounds, this does not mean that exactly

120VAC is present. The warning beeper will sound for volt-

age from approximately 80VAC to 132VAC.

4.7

Use care when connecting the FOX 2 to any wire or cable.

An unexpected dangerous voltage may be present, which

may result in injury to the user.

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4.8

Potentials applied to any connection of the FOX 2 may ap-

pear on other FOX 2 connections. For example, a potential

applied to the alligator clips may appear on the RJ-45 jack

and the Wireless Interface plug. This could pose a shock

hazard to the user, if for example, a LAN cable with 120VAC

on it is connected to the FOX 2. The 120VAC may appear on

the alligator clips, and shock the user.

4.9

The FOX 2 is designed to tolerate accidental application of

120VAC across its alligator clips, across the Wireless Inter-

face plug, and across its RJ-45 jack. However, there is no

protection circuitry to protect against the application of

120VAC between the different connections. For example, a

120VAC connection between the Wireless Interface plug and

the alligator clips is not protected. Product damage and user

injury may result if 120VAC is applied in this manner.

4.10

The 8 pins of the RJ-45 jack are separated into 2 groups of 4

pins. The 4 pins are shorted together in each group. The

FOX 2 applies its Tracer Tone across these groups. The FOX

2 is protected against the application of 120VAC across these

groups. If 120VAC is applied to the RJ-45 jack in a manner

that causes the voltage to be applied to the pins within one

of the groups, the 120VAC will “see” a dead short. This may

result in damage to the product or injury to the user.

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4.11

Use caution when working with telephone lines. They can

support dangerous voltages. 50VDC is often present, and

100VAC may be present during ringing. Additionally, tele-

phone lines may support dangerous levels of common mode

voltages. In some circumstances, user injury may result.

4.12

Use caution when working with any long unconnected wire

or cable. Under some conditions, unconnected wires may

“float up” to dangerous potentials, and touching them may

result in user injury.

4.13

Use care when using the HOUND 3 to probe any wire or cable.

An unexpected dangerous voltage may be present, which

may result in injury to the user.

4.14

Potentials applied to the HOUND 3’s probe may appear,

greatly reduced, at the earphone jack. This could pose a shock

hazard to the user, if for example, the probe is brought in

contact with a high voltage potential.

4.15

The HOUND 3’s metal probe can accidentally short out a cir-

cuit that is being tested. Use care when testing live circuitry,

or an accidental short may result in equipment damage or

user injury.

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5: Specifications

5.1: FOX 2 Specifications

5.1.1: Telephone Line Polarity Test:

Indication: Red and Green LEDs light for Normal and

Reversed polarity

Load: Approx. 13mA at 50VDC (usually less than off-hook

recognition current)

Protection: Tolerates momentary 120VAC Line Cross

without damage.

5.1.2: Telephone Line Ringer and Visual Ring Indication:

Indication: Red and Green LEDs light simultaneously,

Beeper sounds

Protection: Tolerates momentary 120VAC Line Cross

without damage.

5.1.3: Tracer Tone (with fresh battery):

Waveform: Differentiated Square Wave

Level: Approx. 12Vpp (+5dBu, 600 Ohm) into an open

circuit (unterminated cable or telephone line)

Approx. 4Vpp (-20dBm) into a 600 Ohm load

(terminated telephone line)

Frequencies: 4 frequencies located between 600Hz and

2000Hz, depending on user setting

Types: Warble, Continuous, Pulse

Audio: Low level pilot tone verifies tracer tone is active

True Trace Cadence: Slow - approx 2Hz

Fast - approx 7Hz

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True Trace Response Time:

500 milliseconds max at 100 Ohms or less

1 second max at 10K Ohms

True Trace Threshold: 10K Ohms or less

Internal Settings:

Warble or Continuous Tracer Tone

Hi or Lo Pitch Tracer Tone

Pilot Tone On or Off

True Trace On or Off

Protection: Tolerates momentary 120VAC Line Cross

without damage.

5.1.4: Connections:

RJ-45 Jack for connection to LAN cable

RJ-45 to RJ-11 Adaptor Cable for connection to phone line

Color Coded Alligator Clips for connection to stripped wires

or terminals

RJ-11 Plug for connection to Wireless Telephone

5.1.5: Wireless Telephone Interface:

Tracer Tone signal is applied to RJ-11 plug for connection to

wireless phone base station. Level is approx. -20dBm when

connected to the base station. Loop current is not supplied.

Protection: Tolerates momentary 120VAC Line Cross with-

out damage.

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