Cal-Van Tools Amp Hound User manual

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Amp Hound™
OWNER’S MANUAL • MANUAL DEL USUARIO • GUIDE D’UTILISATION
READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
LEA EL MANUAL COMPLETO ANTES DE UTILIZAR ESTE PRODUCTO. CUALQUIER
FALLA PODRÍA RESULTAR EN SERIAS LESIONES O PODRÍA SER MORTAL.
LIRE ENTIÈREMENT LE GUIDE AVANTD’UTILISER CE PRODUIT. L’ÉCHEC DE FAIRE
AINSI PEUT S’ENSUIVRE DANS LA BLESSURE SÉRIEUSE OU LA MORT.

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WARNING
• Wear safety goggles. (User and bystanders)
• For use on 6v, 12v and 24v systems only.
• Do not attempt to make measurement in the in presence of ammable
gasses, as the use of the instrument may cause sparking, which sparking,
which could lead to an explosion.
• Never attempt to use the instrument if its surface or your hands are wet.
(Do not use in rainfall.)
• Keep your hands and ngers behind the barriers during measurements.
• Do not make any modication to the instrument.
WARNING
WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES
RISK OF ENTANGLEMENT
RISK OF BURN
RISK OF EXPLOSION (KEEP SPARKS AWAY FROM
BATTERY)
Amp Hound™ • Precautions

The Amp Hound™ is the next level of simplicity and speed in hand-held Auto-
motive Current (Amperage) measuring tools. This is a revolutionary new method
of Current measurement that now makes it possible to determine the amount of
Current in a fused circuit, Without removing the Fuse!!
With the Amp Hounds’™ proprietary Audible Current Locator (ACL)* function, it
is now possible to troubleshoot Parasitic Drain problems without removing power
from the circuit! Reading Current (Amperage) amounts, nding rogue power drains
and identifying active/inactive circuits in hard to access or unlabelled fuse boxes is
now a snap!
The user simply places a standard set of test leads across the top of the Fuse.
The Amp Hounds’™ ACL feature then analyzes the circuit and provides the appro-
priate Tone based on the type of circuit it found. In the case of a live circuit (3 quick
beeps), the Amperage information is instantly locked and revealed in the numeric
display.
*Patent Pending
Amp Hound™ • Introduction
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Amp Hound™ • Instructions
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CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS
ON BUTTON
To turn the unit ON, depress ON button until 3 bars are displayed on the screen.
FUSE VALUE
Press and release this button to scroll through the fuse amperage options.
FUSE TYPE
Press and release the button to scroll through the fuse types (Mini, Std, Maxi)
ACCEPT FUSE DATA ENTRY
Press and hold either the FUSE VALUE or FUSE TYPE until the unit beeps twice
and the display is blank.
POWER UNIT OFF
Press and hold BOTH FUSE VALUE and FUSE TYPE until the unit beeps and
turns off. The unit will turn itself off after 10 minutes of inactivity.
SET-UP
Insert test leads into banana jacks on the side of the unit.
REPLACE BATTERIES
1. Carefully remove the 4 screws from the back cover of the tool.
2. Remove the 3 batteries from the battery holder.
3. Replace batteries with 3 fresh alkaline AA batteries. Be careful to insert the
batteries correctly in the holder using the proper polarity.
4. Replace the rear cover and 4 screws being careful not to over tighten the
screws.

Amp Hound™ • Instructions
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PARASITIC DRAW TEST
This test will locate circuits that are owing current when the vehicle is turned off.
Note: It is normal for some vehicle modules to continue to draw current for 20
minutes after the vehicle is turned off before the module shuts down.
Some vehicles will power up modules if the key FOB is within 20 feet of the
vehicle. Store the key FOB well away from the vehicle when performing a parasitic
test.
Turn the unit ON
Touch the probes to the terminals of
each fuse in the fuse panel until you nd
those that are owing current.
An inactive circuit ( no current ow) will
beep continuously and display (0 0 0)
An active circuit ( current is owing) will
beep 3 times and display an approximate
amperage value.
An open or blown fuse will not beep and
will display (- - -)
Use the AMPERAGE MEASUREMENT
MODE to accurately read the amperage
in the active circuit.
Compare actual amperage reading to
vehicle specications.

Amp Hound™ • Instructions
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AMPERAGE MEASUREMENT
Note the size and amperage value of the fuse in the circuit to be measured.
Refer to vehicle specications to verify that this fuse is the correct size and amper-
age value for the circuit.
Use the FUSE TYPE button to scroll to the type
of fuse (Mini, Std, or Maxi)
Use the FUSE VALUE button to scroll to the
amperage value of the fuse.
If the Fuse Hound does not list your exact
“Fuse Value”, Simply enter the value closest to
the fuse you are measuring. The accuracy in
this case won’t be quite as good but it will be
more than sufcient for most troubleshooting
operations.
To accept these settings, press and hold either
the FUSE TYPE or FUSE VALUE button until
the tool beeps twice and the display is blank.
Touch the probe tips to the fuse terminals and
read the amperage value on the display.
The display will alternate between the actual
current reading and the fuse values that were
selected. This helps to ensure that the fuse
values that were selected match the actual
fuse being tested.
A display reading of “OL” means that the circuit
amperage is greater than the Amp Hound rated
capacity.

Amp Hound™ • Specications
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Operating Voltage: 6V, 12V, 24V
Amperage Range: 5mA to 50A
Minimum Detectable Current: 5ma for 5A fuse, 50ma for 50A fuse
Small Scale Resolution: .01A (10mA)
Large Scale Resolution: .1A (100mA)
Fuse Type / Range*:
Mini (ATM) 5A, 7.5A, 10A, 15A, 20A, 25A, 30A
Standard (ATC) 5A, 7.5A, 10A, 15A, 20A, 25A, 30A
Maxi 30A, 40A, 50A
Accuracy: +/- 5% of display
Battery Powered: 3 x AA Alkaline Battery
Battery life: Approx. 500 hrs of continuous use
Auto off: After Approx. 10 minutes of inactivity
Banana Jacks: Standard 4mm safety shrouded Jacks
Size: 5.5” x 3.5” x 1.5”
Weight: 8 ounces
Operating Temperature: 20°F - 120°F
Test Leads: 36” 1000V CATIII 10A
Case: Nylon Pouch
*Fuse values that are not listed may be measured with only limited accuracy
error.

Amp Hound™ • Limited Warranty
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Limited One (1) Year Warranty
The “Seller” warrants only to original purchasers who use the Equipment in their business that under
normal use, care and service, the Equipment (except as otherwise provided herein) shall be free from
defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of original invoice. Seller does not
provide any warranty for accessories used with the Equipment that are not manufactured by Seller.
SELLER’S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS WARRANTY ARE LIMITED SOLELY TO THE REPAIR OR, AT
SELLER’S OPTION, REPLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT OR PARTS WHICH TO SELLER’S SATISFAC-
TION ARE DETERMINED TO BE DEFECTIVE AND WHICH ARE NECESSARY, IN SELLER’S JUDG-
MENT, TO RETURN THIS EQUIPMENT TO GOOD OPERATING CONDITION. NO OTHER WARRAN-
TIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL APPLY
AND ALL SUCH WARRANTIES ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED.
SELLER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL COSTS
OR DAMAGES INCURRED BY PURCHASERS OR OTHERS (including, without limitations, lost prots,
revenues, and anticipated sales, business opportunities or goodwill, or interruption of business and any
other injury or damage).
This Warranty does not cover (and separate charges for parts, labor and related expenses shall apply
to) any damage to, malfunctioning, inoperability or improper operation of the Equipment caused by, re-
sulting from or attributable to (A) abuse, misuse or tampering; (B) alteration, modication or adjustment
of the Equipment by other than Seller’s authorized representatives; (C) installation, repair or mainte-
nance (other than specied operator maintenance) of the Equipment or related equipment, attachments,
peripherals or optional features by other than Seller’s authorized representatives; (D) improper or
negligent use, application, operation, care, cleaning, storage or handling; (E) re, water, wind, lightning
or other natural causes; (F) adverse environmental conditions, including, without limitation, excessive
heat, moisture, corrosive elements, dust or other air contaminants, radio frequency interference, electric
power failure, power line voltages beyond those specied for the Equipment, unusual physical, electrical
or electromagnetic stress and/or any other condition outside of Seller’s environmental specications;
(G) use of the Equipment in combination or connection with other equipment, attachments, supplies
or consumables not manufactured or supplied by Seller; or (H) failure to comply with any applicable
federal, state or local regulation, requirement or specication governing emission analyzers and related
supplies or consumables.
Repairs or replacements qualifying under this Warranty will be performed on regular business days dur-
ing Seller’s normal working hours within a reasonable time following purchaser’s request. All requests for
Warranty service must be made during the stated Warranty period. Proof of purchase date is required to
make a Warranty request. This Warranty is nontransferable.
RGA freight from customer to factory and back is paid by the supplier within the one year warranty
period.
Technical Support Line: 1-800-537-1077
Call Customer Service at: 1-800-537-1077 Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST

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ADVERTENCIA
• Usar gafas de seguridad (usuarios y circunstantes).
• Para usarse solo en sistemas de 6, 12 y 24 V.
• No intente realizar mediciones en presencia de gases inamables, ya que
el uso del instrumento podría provocar chispas, lo que podría causar una
explosión.
• Nunca intente utilizar el instrumento si tiene las manos mojadas o si la
supercie del dispositivo está húmeda. (No se debe utilizar bajo la lluvia).
• Al tomar las medidas, mantenga las manos y los dedos detrás de las
guardas.
• No modique el instrumento en forma alguna.
ADVERTENCIA
USAR GAFAS DE SEGURIDAD
RIESGO DE ATRAPAMIENTO
RIESGO DE QUEMADURAS
RIESGO DE EXPLOSIÓN (MANTENGA LAS CHISPAS
ALEJADAS DE LA BATERÍA)
Amp Hound™ • Precauciones

El amperímetro Amp Hound™ es la herramienta más sencilla y rápida entre los
dispositivos portátiles de medición de corriente (amperaje) automotriz. Utiliza un
método nuevo y revolucionario de medición que hace que sea posible determinar
la cantidad de corriente en un circuito con fusible, ¡sin quitar el fusible!
Gracias a la función de localización sonora de corriente (ACL, por sus siglas en
inglés)* del Amp Hound™, ¡ahora es posible solucionar problemas de fugas de
corriente sin tener que cortar la energía del circuito! Tomar las lecturas de cor-
riente (amperaje), encontrar fugas de energía e identicar los circuitos activos y
los inactivos en cajas de fusibles de difícil acceso o sin etiquetar puede hacerse
ahora en un abrir y cerrar de ojos.
El usuario solo tiene que colocar un conjunto estándar de puntas de sondeo a lo
largo de la parte superior del fusible. La función ACL del Amp Hound™ analiza en-
tonces el circuito y proporciona el tono apropiado, basándose en el tipo de circuito
que haya encontrado. En el caso de un circuito vivo (tres bips rápidos), la infor-
mación del amperaje se bloquea al instante y aparece en la pantalla numérica.
*Patente pendiente
Amp Hound™ • Introducción
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