Amprobe TIC 300 PRO User manual

Users Manual
TIC 300 PRO
High Energy Tic Tracer –
Non Contact
AC Voltage Detector
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TIC 300 PRO
High Energy Tic Tracer –
Non Contact
AC Voltage Detector
Users Manual
March 2010, Rev002
©2010 Amprobe Test Tools.
All rights reserved. Printed in China
English

Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability
Your Amprobe product will be free from defects in material
and workmanship for 1 year from the date of purchase. 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 Amprobe’s behalf.
To obtain service during the warranty period, return the product
with proof of purchase to an authorized Amprobe Test Tools
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
STAUTORY - 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
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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
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expiration date, or a purchase order made payable to Amprobe®
Test Tools.
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® Test Tools distributor for
an exchange for the same or like product.

Non-Warranty Repairs and Replacement – US and Canada
Non-warranty repairs in the United States and Canada should be
sent to a Amprobe® Test Tools Service Center. Call Amprobe® Test
Tools or inquire at your point of purchase for current repair and
replacement rates.

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1) Voltage sensor
2) ON/OFF Button
3) Circuit TEST button
4) HIGH range switch
5) HIGH range LED
6) LOW range switch
7) LOW range LED
8) Battery compartment
9) HOT STICK attachment point
10) Detection Blue LEDs indicator
TIC 300 PRO

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CONTENTS
SYMBOLS..........................................................................2
UNPACKING AND INSPECTION .......................................3
INTRODUCTION ................................................................4
Features ........................................................................4
OPERATION.......................................................................5
ON / OFF Button ........................................................... 5
TEST Button.................................................................. 5
Voltage Detection ........................................................6
LOW Range................................................................... 6
HIGH Range .................................................................. 6
Locate breaks in insulated wire & heating elements .. 7
Check Outlets and Switches ........................................ 7
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ..........................................8
Battery Replacement ...................................................8
SPECIFICATION ................................................................. 9
LOW Voltage ................................................................ 10
HIGH Voltage................................................................10

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SYMBOLS
Refer to the manual
Caution Dangerous Voltage
Double insulated
Complies with EU directives
Conforms to relevant Australian standards.
Do not dispose of this product as unsorted
municipal waste.
For Use By Trained Personnel Only
Anyone using this instrument should be knowledgeable
and trained about the risks involved with measuring
medium and high voltage, especially in an industrial
setting, and the importance of taking safety precautions
and of testing the instrument before and after using it
to ensure that it is in good working condition.
WARNING and PRECAUTIONS
• Use extreme caution when testing live electrical
circuits due to risk of injury from electrical shock.
• Do not exceed the maximum overload limits
(see specifications) nor the limits marked on the
instrument itself. Never test voltage more than
122 kV ac rms.
• When using the HIGH range, the TIC 410A HOT
STICK or equivalent extension pole MUST be used.
• Comply with local and national safety
requirements.
• Use proper protective equipment as required by
local and national authorities.

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• Observe the proper safety precautions when
working with voltages above 33 VAC rms to avoid
electrical shock hazard.
• Before and after hazardous voltage measurements,
test the Tic 300 PRO by pressing the TEST button
and/or on a known source such as line voltage to
determine proper operation.
• Never ground yourself when taking measurements.
Do not touch exposed circuit elements.
• Do not operate the instrument in an explosive
atmosphere.
• Do not expose this product to rain or moisture. This
increases the risk of fire or electric shock.
• Do not rely on this tester for shielded wire.
• Do not let the unit make contact with a live line
with voltage higher than 20 kV.
• 3 phase feeder cables with conductors close to each
other may self-cancel the electric field and not be
detected by your Tic tracer. Verify that the phase
conductors are separated by at least 15” (381mm)
before testing for AC voltage.
UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
Your shipping carton should include:
1 TIC 300 PRO
1 9V Alkaline Battery
1 Users Manual
1 Carrying Case
If any of the items are damaged or missing, return
the complete package to the place of purchase for an
exchange.

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INTRODUCTION
The TIC 300 PRO is an instrument for safely checking
the presence of an AC voltage without making any
disconnection in cables, wall sockets, fuses, circuit
breakers, junction boxes, etc. No current flow is needed
for correct operation.
Rugged and reliable for utility, industrial and mine safety
applications, The TIC 300 PRO warns against dangerous
voltages in low and medium voltage applications up to
122 KV without contacting the energized conductor.
Features
•Utility tool for checking transmission lines, power
distribution equipment, down power lines, fuses,
and load break connectors
•Lower voltage setting for checking voltage
presence in breaker panels, breakers, power
outlets and wiring
•Verifies presence of Voltage from 30 VAC to
122,000 VAC (122kV)
•Non-contact AC voltage detection
•Visual and audible voltage indication
•Self-test verifies that tester works properly
•Ergonomic design with a convenient handle
•Drop-proof to 6-FT
Used with Hot Stick TIC 410A for voltage higher than
1500V

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OPERATION
ON / OFF Button
When the TIC 300 PRO is activated, the blue LED’s and
beeper will pulse at a slow rate about twice a second.
The red LED of the range (HIGH) will turn ON.
TEST Button
The TEST button should be used prior to testing actual
power circuits. The TEST function will cause the blue
LEDs to pulse at a continuous rate and the beeper tone
to stop either on LOW or HIGH mode.
OSHA listed clearance distances for working with
voltage. National or local requirements may be
different.
Line voltage (kV) Phase to ground Phase to phase
phase to phase (ft-in) (m) (ft-in) (m)
0.03 to 1.0 note1 note note1 note1
1.1 to 15.0 2-1 0.64 2-2 .66
15.1 to 36.0 2-4 0.72 2-7 0.77
36.1 to 46.0 2-7 0.77 2-10 0.77
46.1 to 72.5 3-0 0.90 3-6 1.05
72.6 to 121 3-2 0.95 4-3 1.29
Note1. – No contact necessary
Caution: If a three phase circuit is being checked and
one phase is open, the voltage from another phase
maybe detected and will give a faulty indication.Always
make sure that the phase cables are separated by at least
15”(381mm)