Amprobe AT-6010 User manual

AT-6010 Advanced Wire Tracer
Reliable, precise breaker
identification
Tested by Fluke and safety
certified by 3rd party labs
Intuitive Transmitter
automatically senses whether
the system is energized or
de-energized
Most accurate wire tracing
in its class with eight
sensitivity modes
Quick Start Guide
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AT-6010 Advanced Wire Tracer

Quick Guide Table of Contents
2. Tracing Energized and De-energized Wires
3. Connecting Transmitter to Energized working system
4. Identifying Breakers and Fuses
5. Special Application: Finding Shorts
6. Special Application: Finding Breaks
7. Special Application: Metal Conduit
8. Wire Tracer Specications
9. Included in Wire Tracer Kits
AT-6010 Advanced Wire Tracer
Special Applications:
•GFCI-protected circuit wire tracing
•Find breaks, openings, and shorts
•Trace wires in metal conduit
•Trace non-metallic pipes and conduits
•Trace shielded wires
•Trace underground wires
•Trace low voltage wires and data cables
•Sort bundled wires
•Map circuits using test leads connection
•Trace breakers on system with light dimmers
•CT-400 signal clamp (optional accessory) to improve accuracy
and performance when there is no access to bare conductors
See the user manual for further instructions regarding special applications.
English

TIP: Align groove on the Tip Sensor with wire
direction for best results while tracing Energized
wires. Signal may be not detected if not properly
aligned. To verify wire direction, periodically
rotate the Receiver 90 degrees. Signal strength
will be the highest when wire is aligned with the
Tip Sensor groove.
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Tracing Energized and De-energized Wires
Receiver:
Tracing Mode
Use this mode to easily follow the direction of a wire.
Set-up:
Test Leads
Set-up:
Transmitter
1. Plug the green and red test leads into the Transmitter.
2. Connect the red test lead to the wire being traced,
Energized or De-energized. For receptacles, make
sure to connect the test lead to the hot wire.
The signal will only be transmitted between the
load-side to which the Transmitter is connected and
the source of power.
3. Connect the green wire to a separate ground.
1. Turn on the Transmitter.
2. Verify that the test leads are properly connected;
the red LED voltage status light should be on
for circuits with voltage above 30 V AC/DC, and
it should be off for De-energized circuits below
30 V AC/DC.
3. HIGH signal mode is automatically activated
when the Transmitter is turned on.
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Transmitter
indicator showing
signal in
HIGH mode
Tip groove
Proper connection
with separate
ground 1. Turn on the Receiver. Tracing mode is
automatically activated.
2. Scan the target area with the Tip Sensor to nd the
highest signal level, then begin tracing the detected
wire. Increase or decrease sensitivity of the Receiver
by pressing + or - on the keypad as necessary.
Signal not detected Signal detected

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Advanced Wire Tracer - Quick Guide
Connecting Transmitter to Energized working system
The Transmitter, with the red test lead, can be directly connected
to the live wire of the working electrical equipment under load
(motor, electronics, etc). Tracing can be performed without
needing to turn off the equipment or switching power off.

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Identifying Breakers and Fuses
Set-up:
Test Leads
Set-up:
Transmitter
1. Connect the green and red test leads to the
Transmitter using either simplied direct
connection or separate ground connection.
Separate ground connection (preferred): rst
connect the red lead to the Energized hot wire on
the load side of the system. The signal will ONLY
be transmitted between the outlet to which the
Transmitter is connected and the source of power.
Simplied direct connection: connect the test
leads directly to the hot and neutral wires. While
locating a breaker, wires will not be traceable as
the signals will cancel each other out.
2. Connect the green lead to a separate ground.
1. Turn on the Transmitter.
2. Verify that the test leads are properly connected;
the red LED voltage status light should be on
for circuits with voltage above 30 V AC/DC, and
it should be off for De-energized circuits below
30 V AC/DC.
3. HIGH signal mode is automatically activated
when the Transmitter is turned on.
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1. Turn on the Receiver.
Tracing mode is automatically activated.
2. Align the groove on the Tip Sensor with the
breaker lengthwise.
3. Scan all breakers in any order to nd a breaker with
the highest signal. Adjust sensitivity by pressing + or -
on the keypad to show the signal strength near 50 for
the breaker with the highest signal.
4. Rescan all breakers to nd the one with the highest
signal level.
Receiver:
Breaker Tracing
Align the tip sensor
groove with the breaker
Proper connection
with separate
ground
Separate ground connection (Preferred)
Simplied direct connection
Transmitter
indicator showing
signal in
HIGH mode

Advanced Wire Tracer - Quick Guide
Special Application: Finding Shorts
Tracing mode:
Tracing a cable to find shorts
Set-up:
Transmitter
Set-up:
Receiver
1. Start tracing the cable until the signal stops.
2. Verify the place of the fault: move the
Transmitter to the other end of the wire and
repeat tracing from the opposite end. If the
signal stops at the exact same location the
fault has been located.
1. Turn on the Receiver. Tracing mode is
automatically activated.
1. Connect the Transmitter with the test leads
to the circuit.
2. Switch the Transmitter to Loop mode by
short press of On/Off button. Verify that the
Loop LED is ON.
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Note: This method will be affected
by signal cancellation effect. Expect
a relatively weak signal.
Verify the
Loop LED
is ON.

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Special Applications: Finding Breaks
Note: For best results, ground all
De-energized wires that run in
parallel with the black test lead.
Tracing mode:
Tracing a cable to find
breaks or opens
Set-up:
Transmitter
Set-up:
Receiver
1. Start tracing the cable until the
signal stops.
2. Verify the place of the fault:
move the Transmitter to the other
end of the wire and repeat tracing
from the opposite end. If the signal
stops at the exact same location the
fault has been located.
1. Turn on the Receiver. Tracing mode is
automatically activated.
1. Ensure the wire is De-energized.
2. Connect the Transmitter with the test leads
to the circuit.
3. HIGH signal mode is automatically
activated when the Transmitter is turned on.
1 2
Transmitter
indicator showing
signal in
HIGH mode

Advanced Wire Tracer - Quick Guide
Receiver:
Tracing Wires in
Metal Conduit
Special Application: Metal Conduit
Set-up:
Receiver
1. Open junction boxes and use the Receiver
Tip Sensor to detect which wire in the
junction box is carrying the signal.
2. Move from junction box to junction box to
follow the path of the wire.
Important Notes:
Applying a signal directly to the conduit will send the
signal through all the conduit branches, making tracing
a particular conduit path impossible.
The Receiver is unable to pick up the signal from a
wire through a metal conduit. The metal conduit will
completely shield the tracing signal. The Receiver will be
able to detect wires in a non-metallic conduit. For these
applications follow general tracing guidelines.
1. Turn on the Receiver. Tracing mode is
automatically activated.
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Set-up:
Test Leads
Set-up:
Transmitter
1. Connect the green and red test leads to
the Transmitter.
2. Connect the red test lead to the wire being
traced, Energized or De-energized. For receptacles,
make sure to connect the test lead to the hot wire.
The signal will only be transmitted between the
load-side to which the Transmitter is connected
and the source of power.
3. Connect the green wire to a separate ground.
1. Turn on the Transmitter.
2. Verify that the test leads are properly connected;
the red LED voltage status light should be on
for circuits with voltage above 30 V AC/DC, and
it should be off for De-energized circuits below
30 V AC/DC.
3. HIGH signal mode is automatically activated
when the Transmitter is turned on.
2
1
Proper connection
with separate
ground
Transmitter
indicator showing
signal in
HIGH mode

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Specications
AT-6010-R Receiver AT-6010-T Transmitter CT-400 Signal Clamp
Measurement Category CAT III 600 V CAT III 600 V CAT IV 600 V,
CAT III 1000 V
Operating Voltage 0 to 600 V AC/DC 0 to 600 V AC/DC 0 to 1000 V AC
Operating Frequency Energized: 6.25 kHz
De-Energized: 32.768 kHz
Energized: 6.25 kHz
De-Energized: 32.768 kHz
Wire tracing: 32.768 kHz
AC current measurement: 45 Hz to 400 Hz
Voltage Detection N/A > 30 V AC/DC N/A
Signal Indications Numeric bar graph display and
audible beep LEDs N/A
Response Time
Tip Sensor (Energized /
De-energized): 500 ms
Battery voltage monitoring: 5 sec
Line/phase voltage monitoring: 1 sec
Battery voltage monitoring: 5 sec Instantaneous
Current Output of Signal
(typical) N/A
Energized circuit:
HI mode: 60 mA RMS
De-energized circuit:
HI mode: 130 mA RMS
Loop mode: 160 mA RMS
1 mA/A for AC current measurement with
multimeter
Signal Voltage Output
(nominal) N/A
De-energized circuit:
HIGH: 33 V RMS, 140 Vp-p
With CT-400-EUR:
Loop model: 31 V RMS, 120 Vp-p
De-energized circuit:
2.4 V RMS, 24 Vp-p
Range Detection (open air)
Tip Sensor (Energized):
Max distance via air:
up to 6.1 m (20 ft)
Pinpointing:
approx. 5 cm (1.97 in)
Tip Sensor (De-energized):
Max distance via air:
up to 4.5 m (14.7 ft)
Pinpointing: approx. 5 cm (1.97 in)
N/A N/A
Display size LCD 2.5 in (6.35 cm) LEDs N/A
Display dimensions (W x H) 1.45 x 1.93 in (36.72 x 48.96 mm) N/A N/A
Display type Segment LCD LEDs N/A
Display color Black and white Operating mode LEDs: red
Battery status LEDs: red N/A
Booting time < 3 sec < 2 sec N/A
Backlight Yes N/A N/A
Operating temperature -4 °F to 122 °F (-20 °C to 50 °C) 32 °F to 122 °F (0 °C to 50 °C)
Operating humidity
45%: -4 °F to <50 °F (-20 °C to <10 °C)
95%: 50 °F to <86 °F (10 °C to <30 °C)
75%: 86 °F to <104 °F (30 °C to <40 °C)
45%: 104 °F to 122 °F (40 °C to 50 °C)
95%: 50 °F to <86 °F (10 °C to <30 °C)
75%: 86 °F to <104 °F (30 °C to <40 °C)
45%: 104 °F to <122 °F (40 °C to <50 °C)
Storage temperature and
humidity -4 °F to 158 °F (-20 °C to 70 °C), <95% RH -4 °F to 140 °F(-20 °C to 60 °C), <95% RH
Operating altitude 0 to 6561 ft (2000 m)
Transient protection N/A 6.00 kV (1.2/50 μS surge) N/A
Pollution degree 2
IP rating IP 52 IP 40
Drop test 3.28 ft (1 m)
Power supply 4 x AA (alkaline) 8 x AA (alkaline) N/A
Power consumption (typical) 70 mA
Hi mode: 70 mA
Loop mode with Clamp: 90 mA
Consumption without signal
transmission: 10 mA
N/A
Battery life (typical) Approx. 25 h Hi mode: approx. 25 h
Loop mode: approx. 18 h N/A
Low battery indication Yes Yes N/A
Fuse N/A 1.6 A, 700 V, fast-acting,
Ø 6x32mm N/A
Maximum conductor Size N/A Yes 1.26 in (32 mm)
Dimensions (L x W x H) Approx. 7.2 x 2.95 x 1.69 in
(183 x 75 x 43 mm)
Approx. 7.2 x 3.66 x 1.97 in
(183 x 93 x 50 mm)
Approx. 5.9 x 2.75 x 1.18 in
(150 x 70 x 30 mm)
Weight Approx. 0.6 lb (0.27 kg) Approx. 1.25 lb (0.57 kg) Approx. 0.25 lb (0.114 kg)
Certications

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Accessory specications
TL-6000-INTL
Measurement Category CAT III (test leads)
CAT IV (alligator clips)
Operating Voltage and Current 1000 V, 16 A max. (red/green leads) 600 V, 16 A max. (black lead)
600 V, 10 A max. (alligator clips)
Operating Frequency N/A
Operating Temperature 32 °F to 122 °F (0 °C to 50 °C)
Operating Humidity 95%: 50 °F to <86 °F (10 °C to <30 °C) 75%: 86 °F to <104 °F (30 °C to <40 °C)
45%: 104 °F to <122 °F (40 °C to <50 °C)
Storage Temperature and Humidity -4 °F to 140 °F (-20 °C to 60 °C), <95% RH
Operating Altitude 0 to 6561 ft (2000 m)
Pollution Degree 2
IP Rating IP 20
Drop Test 3.28 ft (1 m)
Dimensions Red/black leads: 3.28 ft (1 m) Green lead: 22.97 ft (7 m)
Alligator clips: approx. 3.74 x 1.77 x 0.94 in (95 x 45 x 24 mm)
Weight Approx. 0.75 lb (0.34 kg)
Certications
*TL-6000-INTL test lead and accessory kit includes:
• 2 x 1 m test leads (red, black)
•1 x 7 m test lead (green)
• 2 x Alligator clips (red, black)
• 2 x Outlet blade adapter (red, black)
• 2 x Outlet round adapter (red, black)
Optional accessories:
ADPTR-SCT Socket adapter
HS-1 Magnetic hanger
TL-7000-25M Test lead
CT-400 Signal clamp
Included in Wire Tracer Kits
AT-6010-KIT
AT-6010-R Receiver 1
AT-6010-T Transmitter 1
TL-6000-INTL test lead and accessory kit* 1
CC-6010 soft carrying case 1
User manual 1
1.5 V AA (IEC LR6) battery 12

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