Klein Tools VDV500-123 Probe-Pro User manual

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INSTRUCTIONMANUAL
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VDV500-123
Probe-Pro
Tracing Probe
FRANÇAIS p. 17
ESPAÑOL pág. 9
• TRACE INDIVIDUAL
OR PAIRED WIRES*
• EASY-TO-
UNDERSTAND
STATUS LEDs
• REPLACEABLE
PROBE TIP
* When used with
VDV500-063 Toner-Pro
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
The Klein Tools VDV500-123 Probe-Pro is a professional-series tone tracer,
featuring an inductive probe with speaker for amplification, and LED light
for use in dark spaces. It also features a headphone jack for use in extreme
noise environments.
• Operating Altitude: 6562 ft. (2000 m) maximum
• Relative Humidity: 10% – 90% non-condensing
• Operating Temp: 14° to 122°F (-10° to 50°C)
• Storage Temp: -4° to 140°F (-20° to 60°C)
• Dimensions: 1.75" x 8.88" x 1.13" (44 x 226 x 29 mm)
• Weight: 5.7 oz. (161.6 g) including batteries
• Battery Type: 4 x 1.5V AAA Alkaline
• Battery Life: Active: 25 hours
Standby/Storage: 3 years
• Auto-Power Off: After 10 minutes of inactivity
Specifications subject to change.
P1 Replaceable Inductive Polymer Tip (VDV999-068)
P2 Worklight
P3 Worklight On/Off Button
P4 Signal Strength Indicator
P5 Power On/Off Button
P6
Volume Increase Button
P7
Volume Decrease Button
P8
Battery Status Indicator
P9
Speaker
P10
Lanyard Slot
P11
"-" (Negative) Terminal
P12
"+" (Positive) Terminal
P13
Terminal Release Buttons
P14
Verification Indicator
P15
Battery Cover
P16
Battery Cover Screw (#2 Phillips)
P17
3.5mm Headphone Jack*
*CAUTION: Excessive volume can cause permanent hearing damage.
Use as low a volume as possible.
FEATURE DETAILS
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P2
P17
P13
P3
P4
P5
P6
P7
P9
P10
P8
P15
P16
P1
P11 P12
P14
FEATURE DETAILS
SYMBOLS ON TESTER
Warning or Caution
Always wear approved eye
protection
Do NOT use on energized circuits
Read instructions
Conformité Européenne -
Conforms with European Economic
Area directives
UKCA: UK Conformity Assessment
This symbol indicates that
equipment and its accessories shall
be subject to a separate collection
and correct disposal
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WARNINGS
To ensure safe operations and service of the instrument, follow these
instructions. Failure to observe these warnings can result in re,
electric shock, severe injury or death.
•The Probe-Pro is designed for use on extra-low voltage cabling
systems (less than 60 volts) for testing when NOT energized.
• DO NOT use instrument if wet, as it could pose a shock hazard.
•DO NOT use instrument if damaged in any way.
•Turn off instrument before attempting to replace batteries.
•The battery door must be in place and secure before you operate the
instrument.
•DO NOT open the case, other than the battery compartment.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING AND RETAIN
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
TRACING PAIRED WIRES (FIG. 1)
1. Connect tone generator (VDV500-063 Toner-Pro recommended, sold
seperately) to the wires of the pair to be traced, following the tone
generator's instructions.
2. Turn the Probe-Pro on by pressing the Power On/Off button
P5
.
3. At the far end of the cable, spread the wires apart at least 2" (51 mm), if
possible.
4. Use the Probe-Pro to scan the cable’s wire pairs. Move the Probe-Pro's tip
P1
slowly across the wires (FIG. 1). The Probe-Pro’s volume will increase
as it approaches the toned pair. When the Probe-Pro’s volume is high
over the first wire, low in the middle (between) the two wires, and high
over the second wire, you have located the pair of wires you are tracing.
Use the
Volume Increase
P6
and
Volume Decrease
P7
buttons to adjust
the volume.
2"
(51 mm)
FIG. 1
VDV500-063
(sold seperately)
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
VERIFYING TONED PAIRS (FIG. 2)
1. Connect tone generator (VDV500-063 Toner-Pro recommended, sold
seperately) to the cable to be traced, following the tone generator's
instructions.
2. On the other end of the cable, remove approximately 2 mm (3/32") of the
outer jacket of each of the wires believed to be the toned pair.
3. Insert the wire connected to the positive test clip of the tone generator to
the
"+" (Positive) Terminal
P12
,
and the wire curently in the negative test
clip of the tone generator to the
"-" (Negative) Terminal
P11
. To access the
terminals, press their respective
Terminal Release buttons
P13
, insert the
wire(s) and release (FIG. 2). The
Verification Indicator
P14
will illuminate
when the correct pair is inserted.
TRACING NON-PAIRED WIRES (FIG. 3)
1. Connect tone generator (VDV500-063 Toner-Pro recommended, sold
seperately) to the wires to be traced, following the tone generator's
instructions.
2. Turn the Probe-Pro on by pressing the Power On/Off button
P5
.
3. At the far end of the cable, spread the wires at least 2" (51 mm) apart, if
possible.
4. Use the Probe-Pro to scan the cable’s wire pairs. Move the Probe-Pro's
tip
P1
slowly across the wires. The Probe-Pro’s volume will increase as it
approaches the toned wire.
FIG. 2
Press
2 mm
(3/32")
FIG. 3
2"
(51 mm)
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
USING THE PROBE'S WORKLIGHT
The Probe-Pro has a worklight
P2
to aid in illuminating dark or low-light
work areas. Press the Worklight On/Off button
P3
to turn the light on and off.
CLEANING
Be sure instrument is turned off and wipe with a clean, dry lint-free
cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents.
STORAGE
Remove the batteries when instrument is not in use for a prolonged
period of time. Do not expose to high temperatures or humidity. After a
period of storage in extreme conditions exceeding the limits mentioned in
the GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS section, allow the equipment to return to
normal operating conditions before using.
WARRANTY
DISPOSAL /RECYCLE
Do not place equipment and its accessories in the trash. Items must
be properly disposed of in accordance with local regulations. Please
see or additional information.
MAINTENANCE
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
When the Battery Status Indicator
P8
blinks, the batteries must be replaced.
1. Turn off instrument(s) before attempting to replace batteries.
2. Loosen screw
P16
on battery cover
P15
.
3. Remove and properly dispose of four 1.5V AAA batteries.
4. Install new batteries (note proper polarity).
5. Replace battery cover and fasten securely with screw.
PROBE-PRO TIP REPLACEMENT (KLEIN CAT. NO. VDV999-068)
The tip
P1
of the Probe-Pro is replaceable if damaged. To remove and
replace tip:
1. Turn tip 1/4 turn and pull gently to remove.
2. Insert new tip with key in proper orientation and push gently.
3. Rotate 1/4 turn to lock into place.
To avoid risk of electric shock, do not operate while battery door
is removed.
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