Fluke 2052R User manual

2052R/2062R
Wire Tracer Receiver
2000T
Wire Tracer Tran smitter
Users Manual
2/2023 (English)
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normal use and service. The warranty period is 1 year and begins on the date of shipment. Parts,
product repairs, and services are warranted for 90 days. This warranty extends only to the
original buyer or end-user customer of a Fluke authorized reseller, and does not apply to fuses,
disposable batteries, or to any product which, in Fluke's opinion, has been misused, altered,
neglected, contaminated, or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of operation or
handling. Fluke warrants that software will operate substantially in accordance with its functional
specifications for 90 days and that it has been properly recorded on non-defective media. Fluke
does not warrant that software will be error free or operate without interruption.
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customers only but have no authority to extend a greater or different warranty on behalf of
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including overvoltage failures caused by use outside the product’s specified rating, or normal
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Fluke Corporation
P.O. Box 9090
Everett, WA
98206-9090
U.S.A.

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Table of Contents
Title Page
Introduction................................................................................................................................... 1
Contact Fluke ............................................................................................................................... 1
Safety Information...................................................................................................................... 1
The Product .................................................................................................................................. 2
Receivers ....................................................................................................................................... 3
Features................................................................................................................................. 3
2052R Receiver Display................................................................................................... 5
2062R Receiver Display................................................................................................... 6
2062R Menu Navigation .................................................................................................. 8
Change the Trace Mode ......................................................................................... 8
Change Settings ........................................................................................................ 9
View Help Screen ...................................................................................................... 9
Change the Volume.................................................................................................. 9
Transmitter.................................................................................................................................... 10
Features................................................................................................................................. 10
Magnetic Strap.................................................................................................................... 12
The Clamp...................................................................................................................................... 13
Connect the Transmitter.......................................................................................................... 14
Test Lead Connection...................................................................................................... 14
Clamp Connection............................................................................................................. 19
Set up the Transmitter .............................................................................................................. 19
Use the Receiver ......................................................................................................................... 21
Smart Sensor Mode (2062R) ......................................................................................... 22
Quick Scan Mode (2052R) .............................................................................................. 24
Tip Sensor Mode ................................................................................................................ 24
Breaker Mode ...................................................................................................................... 26
NCV Mode............................................................................................................................. 29
Special Applications .................................................................................................................. 30
Find a Broken or Open Wire ........................................................................................... 30
Find a Short in a Circuit .................................................................................................... 32
Trace Wires in Conduit or Pipe ..................................................................................... 34
Junction Box Method............................................................................................... 34
Conductive Fish Tape or Wire Method ............................................................. 34
Trace a Shielded Wire ...................................................................................................... 34
Find a Wire in a Bundle ..................................................................................................... 36

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De-energized Circuit ................................................................................................ 36
Energized Circuit........................................................................................................ 37
Map a Circuit......................................................................................................................... 38
Test Leads.................................................................................................................... 38
The Clamp .................................................................................................................... 38
Maintenance.................................................................................................................................. 41
Clean the Product .............................................................................................................. 41
Receiver Battery Replacement ..................................................................................... 42
Transmitter Battery Replacement................................................................................ 42
Battery Type Selection (2000T, 2052R)..................................................................... 43
Transmitter Fuse Replacement..................................................................................... 44
Product Disposal ................................................................................................................44
Specifications............................................................................................................................... 44

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Introduction
The Fluke 2052R and 2062R (the Receiver or the Product) are wire tracer receivers. The Fluke
2000T (the Transmitter or the Product) is a wire tracer transmitter. Use the Receiver to detect
an electromagnetic signal in wires or cables.
Use the Receiver with the Transmitter in any mode except for non-contact voltage (NCV) mode
to detect a specific wire. Use the Receiver in NCV mode without the Transmitter to trace wires
based on the presence of AC voltage. See Use the Receiver. The application figures show the
2062R receiver, but the applications apply to both models unless otherwise noted.
Contact Fluke
Fluke Corporation operates worldwide. For local contact information, go to our website:
www.fluke.com.
To register your product, or to view, print, or download the latest manual or manual
supplement, go to our website: www.fluke.com/productinfo.
+1-425-446-5500 fluke-info@fluke.com
Safety Information
A Warning identifies hazardous conditions and procedures that are dangerous to the user. A
Caution identifies conditions and procedures that can cause damage to the Product or the
equipment under test.
General Safety Information is in the printed Safety Information document that shipped with the
Product. To view the Safety document online, go to our website. See specific safety
information in this document where applicable.
Fluke Corporation
P.O. Box 9090
Everett WA 98206-9090
U.S.A.
Fluke Europe B.V.
P.O. Box 1186
5602 BD Eindhoven
The Netherlands

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The Product
Table 1 shows the items that may ship with the Product as part of a kit. The items are available
for purchase individually.
Tab le 1. The Prod u ct
Item Description Item Description
2052R receiver i400 AC clamp (the Clamp)
2062R receiver Magnetic strap
2000T transmitter Batteries, not shown
2000ACC accessories kit Case, not shown
i400
AC CURRENT CLAMP
2000T
TRANSMITTER
RECEIVER
2062R
3
14
2
6
5

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Receivers
The 2052R and 2062R receivers have different features and displays, but the Receivers detect
energized or de-energized signals on wires in similar ways.
Features
Table 2 shows the features of the Receivers.
Table 2. Receivers Features
Item Description Function
Volume button (2052R) Adjusts the level of the volume the Product emits.
Tip sensor
Align the groove on top of the tip sensor with a wire or
fuse to detect an electromagnetic signal. See
Figure 9.
Tip sensor LED Lights up when the Receiver detects an
electromagnetic signal.
Display Shows the settings, test functions, and results.
Smart Sensordetector
(2062R)
Located on the back of the Product. In Smart Sensor
mode, detects an electromagnetic signal.
RECEIVER
2062R
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7
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12
10
8
1
5
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Item Description Function
Tactile barrier Warning
Hold the Product behind the tactile barrier.
Mode button (2052R)
Selects the mode. Push to cycle through the modes:
quick scan, tip sensor, breaker, non-contact voltage
(NCV) See Ta bl e 3 .
NCV button (2062R)
Selects non-contact voltage (NCV) mode.
Sensitivity button
2052R: B, C
2062R: G, H
Push to increase or to decrease the level of
sensitivity the Receiver uses to detect an
electromagnetic signal.
Navigation buttons
(2062R)
, , , ,
Use to navigate and set the menu options. See 2062R
Menu Navigation.
Speaker The Product emits a sound through the speaker.
Rubber over molded
holster Protects the Product.
Power button
Turns on and off the Product.
Push <1 sec to turn on the Product.
Push and hold ≥2 sec to turn off the Product.
Hot stick attachment
point Point to attach a hot stick (sold separately).
Table 2. Receivers Features

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2052R Receiver Display
The display shows different features based on the selected mode. Ta ble 3 shows the features
on the display of the 2052R receiver. To use the Receiver, see Use the Receiver.
Table 3. 2052R Display Features
Item Description Function
Tra ce m o d e
indicators Shows the selected mode. See Use the Receiver.
Volume level
indicator Volume level
Energy status
indicator
: In non-NCV modes, the Receiver detects a signal on a
de-energized wire.
: In non-NCV modes, the Receiver detects a signal on an
energized wire. In NCV mode, the Receiver detects an AC
signal within the specifications of the Product.
See Transmitter.
NCV
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7
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2
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2062R Receiver Display
The display shows different features based on the selected mode. Ta b le 4 shows the features
on examples of a home screen and a trace screen of the 2062R receiver. To use the Receiver,
see Use the Receiver.
Item Description Function
Numeric signal
strength level
In Precision, Breaker, or NCV mode, shows the strength of
the signal from 00 to 99.
Battery level
indicator Battery power level
Signal strength
indicator
Based on the trace mode: Shows a toggle of signal
detected or not detected, or shows the strength of the
signal detected. See Use the Receiver.
Sensitivity level Shows the sensitivity level (1 to 8) of the Receiver.
Table 3. 2052R Display Features (cont.)

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Table 4. 2062R Display Features
Item Description Function
Tra ce m o de
selectors
Use with navigation buttons to set and show non-NCV trace
modes. See Change the Trace Mode.
Settings button
Opens the settings screen to select the language, brightness
of the screen, volume, and type of breaker (GFI or RCD). See
Change Settings.
Help button Opens the help screen to show an explanation of the symbols
used on the interface. See View Help Screen.
Volume button Opens the volume menu to change the volume the Receiver
emits. See Change the Volume.
Home button While in a trace mode or on the help screen, returns to a
home screen.
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2062R Menu Navigation
Use the navigation buttons to change the trace mode, settings, or volume level, to view the
help screen, or to return to the home screen.
Change the Trace Mode
To c h a n g e t o N CV m o d e , p u s h .
While not in an active trace test, to change to a trace mode other than the NCV mode:
1. Push /to highlight a selection.
2. Push to set the selection.
When in an active trace test, push to return to the home screen to select a new mode.
Item Description Function
Sensitivity level While in a trace mode, shows the sensitivity level (1 to 8) of
the Receiver.
Signal strength
indicator
In a trace mode, shows the strength of the signal in a bar
graph and as a percentage.
Battery level
indicator Battery power level.
Energy satus
indicator
In a non-NCV trace mode, indicates the Receiver:
: Detects a de-energized signal on a wire.
: Detects an energized signal on a wire.
: Does not detect a signal from the Transmitter.
: In NCV mode, the Receiver detects an AC signal within the
specifications of the Product.
See Transmitter.
Tra ce m o de
information
In a trace mode, shows information about the trace test. See
Use the Receiver.
Trace mode Shows the selected trace mode.
Table 4. 2062R Display Features (cont.)

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Change Settings
Use the settings menu to set the language, screen brightness, and the breaker type (GFCI or
RCD).
To change the settings:
1. Push to highlight h.
2. Push to open the settings menu.
3. Push ///to highlight a selection.
4. Push to set the selection.
5. To return to the home screen, Push ///to highlight f.
6. Push .
View Help Screen
To open the help screen:
1. Push to highlight h.
2. Push to highlight i.
3. Push to open the help menu.
4. Push to return to the home screen.
Change the Volume
To c h a n g e t h e v o l u m e:
1. Push to highlight h.
2. Push to highlight e.
3. Push to open the volume menu.
4. Push /to adjust the volume.
5. Push to set the volume and return to the home screen.

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Transmitter
Use the Transmitter to generate a signal on an energized or de-energized wire.
Features
Table 5 shows the features of the Transmitter.
Table 5. Transmitter Features
Item Description Function
Input jacks Use to connect the test leads to the Transmitter.
Voltage warning
indicator
With test leads connected to the circuit, indicates a de-
energized, energized, or over-voltage signal detected in a
circuit. See Set up the Transmitter.
2000T
TRANSMITTER
2
3
5
6
7
4
8
10
12
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Item Description Function
Tran s m i s s i o n m ode
LEDs
Blinks to indicate the mode of operation.
Blinks quickly, progressively from the center to the
outermost LEDs: Indicates high signal mode.
Blinks slowly, progressively from the center to the
outermost LEDs: Indicates low signal mode.
All LEDs blink at the same time: Indicates loop mode.
Mute LED Turns on when the volume is muted.
High mode/Loop
mode button
With Transmitter on, push <1 sec to generate a high signal
on a wire. Push again to turn off high signal mode. See Set
up the Transmitter.
With Transmitter on and not in high or low signal mode,
push and hold ≥2 sec to turn on loop mode. See Set up the
Transmitter.
Low mode button A
With Transmitter on, push <1 sec to generate a low signal
on a wire. Push again to turn off low signal mode. See Set
up the Transmitter.
When in loop mode, push to turn off loop mode.
Rubber over molded
enclosure Protects the Product.
Battery level Shows the battery power level.
Power button
Turns on and off the Transmitter.
Push <1 sec to turn on the Transmitter.
Push and hold ≥2 sec to turn off the Transmitter.
Power LED Emits light when the Transmitter is on.
Low mode LED Emits light when low mode is selected.
High mode LED Emits light when high mode is selected.
Loop mode LED Emits light when loop mode is selected.
Volume button Adjusts the level of the volume the Transmitter emits.
Table 5. Transmitter Features (cont.)

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Magnetic Strap
To attach the magnetic strap to the Transmitter, insert the strap through the slot on the back
of the Transmitter and connect the hook and loop pieces and to each other. See Figure 1.
Attach the magnet () to a metallic object such as a beam to support the Transmitter.
Figure 1. Magnetic Strap
2000T
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3
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The Clamp
When a direct connection to a conductive wire is not possible, use the Clamp with the
Transmitter to generate a signal on a wire through the insulation around the wire. The Clamp
works on low impedance closed circuits or to trace conduits or shielded wires grounded on
both ends. To trace signal cables or de-energized wires or loads, first temporarily ground the
circuit on both ends.
Table 6 shows the features of the Clamp.
Table 6. Clamp Features
Item Description Item Description
Jaw Te s t l e a d s
Tactile barrier Connectors to Transmitter
Jaw release
i400
AC CURRENT CLAMP
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1
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Connect the Transmitter
The Transmitter generates a signal on a wire which creates an electromagnetic field around
the wire. The Receiver detects the electromagnetic field to trace the wire.
With the Transmitter connected to two adjacent wires on the same circuit, the signal travels in
one direction through the first wire and returns in the opposite direction through the second
wire. This causes the creation of two electromagnetic fields around each wire with opposite
direction. The opposite fields partially or completely cancel each other out which makes it
difficult, if not impossible, to trace the signal.
Test Lead Connection
To connect the Transmitter to a wire with test leads:
1. For most applications, connect the red and green test leads directly to the Transmitter. The
polarity does not matter.
2. Connect the red test lead to the hot wire on the load-side of the circuit.
Note
For all applications, always connect the Transmitter on what would be the load-side of
an energized circuit whether or not the circuit is energized or de-energized.
3. Determine which type of circuit the wire to trace is on:
Not connected to a GFI device or an RCD
Connected to a GFI outlet
Connected to a GFI breaker
Connected to an RCD
4. To trace a wire on a circuit not connected to a GFI device or an RCD, connect the green test
lead to a separate ground such as a metal water pipe, a metal grounded structure of the
building, a grounded screwdriver, or a grounded stake.
With the Transmitter connected to a ground wire on a different circuit than the hot wire, the
Receiver can detect the signal only if the wires on both circuits are connected correctly.
The best practice is to connect to a separate ground.
Outlet and breaker types vary. Figure 2 shows a few examples of outlet and breaker type
connections.

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Figure 2. Wire not Connected to a GFI Device or RCD
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5. To trace a wire connected to a GFI outlet:
a. Remove the protective receptacle wall plate.
b. Connect the red alligator clip to the screw of the hot wire.
c. Connect the alligator clip of the green test lead to a separate ground such as a metal
water pipe, a metal grounded structure of the building, a grounded screwdriver, or a
grounded stake. See Figure 3.
Figure 3. Wire Connected to a GFI Outlet
2000T
TRANSMITTER
2000T
TRANSMITTER
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