Triplett Fox 2 & Hound 3 – PN: 3399 Manuel d'utilisateur

TRIPLETTInstruction Manual

10True Trace Response Time: 500 milliseconds max at 100 Ohms or less 1 second max at 10K OhmsTrue Trace Threshold: 10K Ohms or lessInternal Se

115.1.6: Audible Continuity:Beeper sounds when continuity is establishedThreshold: Typically 500 to 1000 Ohms with new 9v batteryOpen Circuit Voltage

125.1.10: Power:Battery: Standard 9v Alkaline BatteryBattery Life: Approx 100 hours continuous in Tone Generator modeTelephone Line Powered Opera

135.2: HOUND 3 Specifications5.2.1: AmplifierHigh impedance bootstrapped FET input for high gain andsensitivity. Incorporates a bandpass filter to i

145.2.6: Signal Strength IndicatorBright red LED signal strength indicator maintains sensitiv-ity, even when the earphone is used.5.2.7: PowerA standa

156: Fox 2 and Hound 3 Control Locations (See Figures 1 and 2)TRACER TONEVISUAL CONT.TALKOFF / POLARITYAUDIBLE CONT.WARBLEPULSEUNLOCKBATTERY TESTA

16AAConductive PlasticDuckbill TipBBMetal Conical TipCCLED LightsDDSignal Strength IndicatorEEPower ButtonFFSensitivity ControlGGEarphone JackHHBatter

177: Getting Started7.1: The FOX 27.1.1:The Power Latch feature of the Function switch preventsaccidental turn-on of the FOX 2. To apply power to the

18sible for the battery to test OK, and for the TRACER TONEmode to work, but for the AUDIBLE CONT mode not to work.This happens when the battery is we

19Lights will be bright, and the HOUND 3’s Speaker (LL) willproduce a loud, strong, signal from the FOX 2. As the bat-tery is drained, the signal from

2Fox 2 and Hound 3 Instruction ManualTable of Contents1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 32. FOX 2 Feature

20The HOUND 3’s Sensitivity Control is usually set to maxi-mum when tracing wires through walls and ceilings, and isset to a lower setting when in clo

21The conductive plastic duckbill tip will not short out mostelectrical circuits. The conductivity of the probe is very lowcompared to the metal tip.

22junction boxes, metal conduit, etc.), the effectiveness of theHOUND 3 is impaired. In multi-wire cables, grounded wires,or wires connected to low i

23per separator can get wet from exposure to the weather. Theexterior surface of the Romex can be dry, but because theinternal paper separator is wet,

24Switch (D) sets the basic operating mode. The 4 positionseach have several testing functions associated with them.The follow text describes these te

25To test polarity using the clip leads, connect the red clip tothe Ring wire, and the green lead to the Tip wire. If the line islive and the polarit

268.1.3: Continuity Testing:The FOX 2 has both audible and visual continuity tests. Usu-ally, continuity tests are performed using the red and greenc

27Set the switch on the FOX 2 to VISUAL CONT / TALK, andconnect the talksets as shown in Figure 3.TRACER TONEVISUAL CONT.TALKOFF / POLARITYAUDIBLE CON

28a HOUND 3. In some instances, a HOUND 3 can be difficultto use to identify the target wires. The cordless handset canbe a valued test tool in these

29next to the FOX 2. Test the setup by setting the FOX 2 toTRACER TONE, and turning on the cordless handset. Thetracer tone should b

3When 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

308.1.6: 120VAC Warning:The FOX 2 provides an audible warning that 120VAC hasbeen connected to the product. This is intended to providethe user with

31• The FOX 2 will not trace “live” AC or DC power wires. It isprotected against accidental application of 120VAC (“linecross”).• The only type of “li

32crosstalk, but other wire/cables crosstalk readily. So muchcrosstalk can occur that the tracer tone on the adjacent wirescan be almost as large as t

33When the FOX 2 is initially set to the TRACER TONE mode, itmay come on with either fast or slow cadence.8.1.8.2: 60Hz Noise and Pulse Tone:Although

34LED to flash, helping differentiate the actual tone from 60HzNoise (which causes the LED to light continuously).8.1.9: Wire Tracing, Identification

35TRACER TONEVISUAL CONT.TALKOFF / POLARITYAUDIBLE CONT.WARBLEPULSECORDLESSINTERFACEUNLOCKBATTERY TESTAC / RINGREV NORMFigure 5Floating or Line-to-Li

36nection to a true ground is not available, a large metal objectcan be used as a fake ground. For example, a large metaldesk or a metal le cabinet

37True Trace can be used in conjunction with the groundedmethod of tracing if the ground that is used at the FOX 2location is also available at the en

38method works with the phone line connected or disconnectedfrom the wires going to the telephone company. A strongertrace is usually obtained if the

39other clip of the FOX 2 to one wire and then the other, whilelistening to the tracer tone on this clip with the HOUND 3. Ifthe level of the tracer t

4• High Output Tracer Tone• Generates 2 of 6 user selectable Tracer Tones• Internal User Selectable Settings - HI/LO Pitch Shift, Warble/Continuo

40metal object (like a furnace duct) that prevents the HOUND3 from picking up the tracer signal, or the wires may divergefrom the path of the receiver

41above), but if the hint works, the user won’t have to openthe modular jack housing to gain access to the wires.8.1.9.3: Coaxial Cable:Coaxial cable

42TRACER TONEVISUAL CONT.TALKOFF / POLARITYAUDIBLE CONT.WARBLEPULSECORDLESSINTERFACEUNLOCKBATTERY TESTAC / RINGREV NORMFigure 8RJ-45 to BNC Adaptor (

43To identify the coax, if using the grounded method, momen-tarily short the shield to ground to active True Trace, andlisten for the cadence change.

44or ceiling, that the wires may pass behind a metal object(like a furnace duct) that prevents the HOUND 3 from pick-ing up the tracer signal, or the

45to use a light bulb to activate True Trace. Simply connect a120VAC incandescent bulb (any wattage) across the wires.If the bulb lights, the line is

46like the previous wire. Now, slowing move the HOUND 3 fromone wire to the other wire. Notice that at approximately themidpoint between the wires, th

47how a null point occurs at the gap. This technique can beused to nd the open fairly precisely, if the spacing of thewires and the location of the o

48Now, attach one of the clips and the wire attached to it to agood earth ground. See Figure 11. The HOUND 3 shouldpickup very little signal

49For the most accurate simulation, lay out a serpentine pat-tern on the floor similar to that in the ceiling, and locate theopen in different places,

5• Includes New Conductive Plastic Duck-Bill Tip for Safer, Easier Penetration in cable bundles - Metal tip also included• Easy Access Battery

50any loads or any other wires, or the tracer tone will be shortedout, or it will migrate into other wires. Because wires adja-cent to the target wire

51water, and the other clip to the wire to be traced. If neces-sary, attach an extension wire to the FOX 2 so that the clipwill reach the “grounded” m

52tracer tone strength, connect either clip of the FOX 2 to aground while the target cable is connected to the RJ-45 jack.However, when using this gro

53together, leaving the open faulted wire as the 8th wire. Con-nect the 7 wires to one clip of the FOX 2, and connect thisclip to earth ground. Connec

548.1.9.10: Miscellaneous Multiwire Cables:Some general principles are important to keep in mind whenlocating and tracing wires and cables.Any wire w

558.1.10: Setting the FOX 2’s Options:Figure 12 shows a diagram of the locations of the internaloptions jumpers.Here’s what the jumpers do:J1J3J6J4Fi

56J1: Turns the TrueTrace feature on and off In some cases, the user may find that TrueTrace doesn’t behave as desired. TrueTrace i

578.2 HOUND 3 Details (refer to Figure 2)8.2.1: Power ButtonThe Power Button (EE) is typically pressed and held whilethe HOUND 3 is being used. When

588.2.3: Sensitivity ControlThe Sensitivity Control (FF) adjusts the loudness of the soundfrom the Speaker. Usually, when initially searching for the

59HOUND 3’s probe. When the plug is inserted into the jack,the HOUND 3’s speaker is turned off, and the sound can onlybe heard through the earphone.To

64.3The FOX 2’s 120VAC warning beeper will not sound if thebattery is dead. Do not rely on the beeper to indicate thepresence of dangerous voltages.4.

608.2.6: Conductive Plastic (AA) and Metal Probes (BB)Two probes are provided with the HOUND 3. They are easilychanged by screwing and un-screwing th

619: Notes

6210: Warranty InfoONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTYThe Triplett / Jewell Instruments warrants instruments and test equip-ment manufactured by it to be free f

63ALL WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY LAW ARE HEREBY LIMITED TO APERIOD OF ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE, AND THE PRO-VISIONS OF THE WARRANTY ARE EXPRESSLY IN

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74.8Potentials applied to any connection of the FOX 2 may ap-pear on other FOX 2 connections. For example, a potentialapplied to the alligator clips m

84.11Use caution when working with telephone lines. They cansupport dangerous voltages. 50VDC is often present, and100VAC may be present during ringin

95: Specifications5.1: FOX 2 Specifications5.1.1: Telephone Line Polarity Test:Indication: Red and Green LEDs light for Normal and Reversed pola