PCE Health and Fitness PCE-186 CB User manual

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PCE-186 CB Cable Detector
User Manual
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Contents
1Safety notes........................................................................................... 1
2Specifications........................................................................................2
3Amplifier Probe ..................................................................................... 3
3.1 Features........................................................................................................................... 3
3.2 Instructions....................................................................................................................... 3
3.3 Maintenance .................................................................................................................... 4
4Tone Generator / DMM.......................................................................... 4
4.1 Tone Generator Features................................................................................................. 4
4.2 Tone Generator Instructions............................................................................................. 5
4.3 DMM Features ................................................................................................................. 7
5Instrument Layout.................................................................................8
6Button Functions ..................................................................................8
7Measurement......................................................................................... 9
7.1 Voltage measurement...................................................................................................... 9
7.2 Resistance Measurement................................................................................................10
7.3 Continuity Check.............................................................................................................11
7.4 Diode Measurement........................................................................................................12
8Maintenance ........................................................................................ 12
8.1 Battery Replacement.......................................................................................................12
8.2 Cleaning and Storage......................................................................................................12
9Warranty...............................................................................................14
10 Disposal ...............................................................................................14

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1 Safety notes
Please read this manual carefully and completely before you usethe device for the first time. The
device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel.
Damage or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and
not covered by our warranty.
•The devicemust only beusedas describedinthis instruction manual.If usedotherwise,
this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.
•The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature, relative
humidity, …) are within the ranges stated inthe technical specifications. Do not expose
the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or moisture.
•Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.
•The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel.
•Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.
•You must not make any technical changes to the device.
•The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral cleaner,
no abrasives or solvents.
•The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.
•Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not
use the device.
•Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.
•The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under
any circumstances.
•Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to
the user.
•Please observe the International Electrical Symbols listed below:
Meter is protected throughout by double insulation or reinforced insulation
Warning! Risk of electric shock
Caution! Refer to this manual before using the meter
AC - Alternating current
DC - Direct current
We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual.
We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of
business.
If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments. The contact details can be found at
the end of this manual.

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2 Specifications
AC voltage measurement
Measuring range
Resolution
Accuracies
400 mV
0.1 mV
± 1% + 5 Dgt
4V
1 m V
± 1% + 5 Dgt
40V
10 mV
± 1% + 5 Dgt
400V
100 mV
± 1% + 5 Dgt
750V
1V
± 1% + 5 Dgt
DC
Measuring range
Resolution
Accuracies
400 mV
0.1 mV
± 0.5% + 3 Dgt
4V
1 mV
± 0.5% + 3 Dgt
40V
10 mV
± 0.5% + 3 Dgt
400V
100 mV
± 0.5% + 3 Dgt
750V
1V
± 0.5% + 3 Dgt
Resistance
Measuring range
Resolution
Accuracies
400 Ω
0.1 Ω
± 1.2% + 3 Dgt
4 kΩ
1 Ω
± 1.2% + 3 Dgt
40 kΩ
10 Ω
± 1.2% + 3 Dgt
400 kΩ
100 Ω
± 1.2% + 3 Dgt
4 MΩ
1 kΩ
± 1.2% + 3 Dgt
40 MΩ
10 kΩ
± 2.0% + 4 Dgt
Input impedance
10 MΩ
Overvoltage protection
500V DC
Continuity test
Measuring range
Beep
400 Ω
> 25 Ω
Line detection
By beep
Beep switchable
Slowly pulsating tone
Fast pulsating tone
Locating depth
Max. 50 cm
Connections
RJ-11 plug, coconut clamps
Power supply receiver
9V block battery
Power supply transmitter
9V block battery (transmitter function)
2 x 1.5V AAA (voltmeter)
Environmental conditions
0 ... 50°C / 32 ... 122°F, 5 ... 95% rh
Weight transmitter
About 265 g / < 1 lb
Weight receiver
About 89 g / < 1 lb

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3 Amplifier Probe
Figure 1
Figure 2
3.1 Features
•The Amplifier Probe is designed to identify and trace wires or cables within a group
without damaging the insulation.
•Works with any Tone Generator to identify wires.
•Volume control for increased sensitivity and adjustable to suit work environment.
•Recessed ON/OFF button prevents battery drain.
•Power supply is from any 9V battery with a life of approximately 100 hours.
•An audio jack is provided for a headset.
3.2 Instructions
•Connecting the tone generator.
In terminated working cables:
Connect one test lead to a terminated wire and the other test lead to earth or equipment
ground (See figure 2).
In unterminated or non-working cables:
Connect one test lead to an unterminated wire and the other test lead to another
unterminated wire.

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•Depress the round on/off spring-loaded button on the amplifier probe.
The volume control switch can be adjusted to suit the environment. Volume can be
increased to overcome noise, or decreased to reduce interference.
•Touch the tip of the amplifier probe to the insulation of each suspect conductor.
•Reception of tone will be loudest on the subject wire.
•An audio jack is provided for headset.
3.3 Maintenance
The amplifier probe is maintenance free, except for battery replacement. Remove the screw from
the battery compartment, replace the 9 V battery and reassemble.
Warranty limited solely to repair or replacement; no warranty of merchantability, fitness for a
particular purpose or consequential damages.
4 Tone Generator / DMM
Figure 3 Figure 4
4.1 Tone Generator Features
•Red and black test leads with a standard 4 conductor modular cord and plug.
•A 3-position toggle switch controls the modes of operation and two bi-coloured LEDs
display the line polarity for Lines 1 and 2.
•The tone and continuity (cont.) test functions only apply to Line 1.
•A tone selection push button is located on the front panel for choosing either a fast dual
alternating tone or a slow dual alternating tone directly.
CAUTION: DO NOT CONNECT TO AN ACTIVE AC CIRCUIT EXCEEDING 24 V IN THIS
MODE.

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4.2 Tone Generator Instructions
All of the following tests can be performed by using the red and black test leads or the modular
plug.
NOTE: When using the modular test plug, the polarity test function applies to
Lines 1 and 2. The continuity and tone functions ONLY apply to Line 1.
•POLARITY TEST: IDENTIFYING TIP & RING (SWITCH TO "OFF")
1. Connect the RED test lead to the side of one line and the BLACK lead to the
side of another line.
2. The LED will glow "GREEN" when you connect the RED test lead to the
RING SIDE of the line.
3. The LED will glow "RED" when you connect the RED test lead to the TIP
SIDE of the line.
•IDENTIFYING LINE CONDITION (SWITCH TO "OFF")
1. Connect the RED test lead to the RING SIDE of the line and the BLACK to
the TIP.
2. Watch the LED:
▪A BRIGHT "GREEN" LED indicates a CLEAR line.
▪A DIM "GREEN" LED indicates a BUSY line.
▪A BRIGHTLY FLICKERING "GREEN and RED" LED indicates a
RINGING line.

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•VERIFYING LINES (SWITCH TO "OFF" THEN "CONT")
1. Dial the line to be verified.
2. While the line is ringing, connect the RED lead to the RING SIDE of the line
and the BLACK to the TIP.
3. In the "OFF" position, the indicator lamp will flicker "RED and GREEN" when
the test leads are connected to the subject pair.
4. If you switch the test set to "CONT", it will terminate the call on the subject
line.
•SENDING TONE (SWITCH TO "TONE")
CAUTION: DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY ACTIVE AC CIRCUIT EXCEEDING 24V IN THIS MODE.
1. Connect the test leads to the pair, or attach one lead to ground and one lead
to either side of the line.(See figure 4)
2. A fast dual alternating tone or a slow dual alternating tone can be selected
from the tone selection push button.
3. Probe the suspected wires with the amplifier probe. Reception of tone will be
strongest on the subject wire. In case of ready access to bare conductors, a
handset or headphone may be used to receive the tone.
•TESTING CONTINUITY (SWITCH TO "CONT")
CAUTION: DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY ACTIVE AC OR DC CIRCUIT IN THIS MODE.
1. Connect the test leads to the subject pair.
2. Use "cont." position.
3. A bright "GREEN" light indicates continuity. The LED will not glow if the line
resistance exceeds 12kΩ.
•TESTING CONTINUITY USING TONE (SWITCH TO "TONE")
CAUTION: DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY ACTIVE AC OR DC CIRCUIT IN THIS MODE.
1. Connect the test leads to the subject pair.
2. Use a handset or headset at the remote end and touch the wire end(s) with
the clip lead(s).
3. Reception of tone is an indication of continuity.
•MODULAR TESTING
1. All above tests are available through the modular plug for line 1 only - red
and green wires.
•COAX TESTING
1. To test unterminated coax, connect red to outer shield and black to centre
conductor or red to outer shield and black to ground.
2. To test terminated coax, connect red to connector housing and black to
centre pin or red to connector housing and black to ground.

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4.3 DMM Features
•4000 counts LCD.
•Full automatic measurement.
oVoltage measurement.
oResistor measurement.
•Range change function.
•Select function.
•Data Hold function.
•Continuity check.
•Diode measurement.
•Low battery indication.
•Input impedance: 10MΩ.
•Safety Standard:
oEN 61010-1 CAT III 600V
oEN 61010-2-30
oEN 61326-1

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5 Instrument Layout
①Function rotary switch ⑤Hold Button
②LCD ⑥COM Terminal
③Select Button ⑦"+" Terminal
④Range Button
6 Button Functions
①Function rotary switch
The rotary switch selects the function.
②LCD
3999-count LCD with LOW BATTERY indication.
③Select Button
For AC/DC function selection.
In the resistance + continuity + diode function, press the Select button to select
resistance, continuity or diode function.
④Range Button
Press the Range button to select the manual range mode. In manual range mode, each
time press Range button (less than one second), the range increments and new value
is displayed.To exit the manual range mode and return toautomode, press the RANGE
button (More than one second).

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⑤HOLD Button
Press the HOLD button (HOLD annunciator turns on) makes the meter stop updating
the LCD display. This mode can be nested in most of the special modes. Enabling
HOLD function in automatic mode makes the meter switch to manual mode, but the full
scale range remains the same. Hold function can be cancelled by changing the
measurement mode, pressing range, or push HOLD again.
⑥COM Terminal
This is the ground input terminal. Use the BLACK test lead to connect.
⑦"+" Terminal
This is positive input terminal for voltage / ohm measurement. Use the RED test lead
to connect.
7 Measurement
7.1 Voltage measurement
•Insert the BLACK test lead to COM and the RED test lead to the "+" terminal.
•Switch to V function for ACV or DCV selection.
•Get the reading directly from the LCD.
ACV

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7.2 Resistance Measurement
•Switch to OHM range and make sure there is no power in the circuit being measured.
Insert the BLACK test lead to the COM and the RED test lead to the "+" terminal.
•Connect the test leads to the circuit or device under test and get the reading directly
from the LCD.
DCV
Red
Black

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7.3 Continuity Check
•Continuity check shares the same configuration with 400.0 Ω manual resistance
measurement mode, but with buzzer output to indicate continuity. The buzzer
generates a 2 kHz sound whenever the digit number less than 25 Ω.
•Because the cycle time of measurement is only 50 ms, the least significant digit will not
display.

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7.4 Diode Measurement
•Diode measurement mode shares the same configuration with 4000 V manual voltage
measurement mode.
•If the test circuit is open or thevoltage drop between the two ports of the device (diode)
under test are larger than 2 V, the LCD will show "OL".
•The buzzer generates a 2 kHz sound whenever the digit number is less than 0.25 V.
As the cycle time of measurement is only 50 ms, the least significant digit will not
display.
8 Maintenance
8.1 Battery Replacement
•Amplifier Probe: Adjust the volume control to at least 4 or 5 on the Amplifier Probe,
hold down the push button, and place the tip of the probe near a live conductor (i. e., a
110 V power cord). If no sound is generated, replace a 9 V battery inside the Amplifier
Probe.
•Tone Generator: Select the "Tone" switch on the Tone Generator. Adjust the volume
control to at least 4 or 5, hold down the push button, and place the tip of the probe to
the cables attached to the Tone Generator. If no tone is generated, replace a 9V battery
for the Tone Generator.
•Multimeter: Replace two AAA batteries with the " " symbol appears at the upper left
hand corner of the LCD.
8.2 Cleaning and Storage
WARNING: To avoid electrical shock or damage to the meter, do not get water inside the
case.
Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and detergent.
Diode

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Do not use abrasives or solvents.
If the meter is not used for over 60 days, remove the battery for storage.

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9 Warranty
You can read our warranty terms in our General Business Terms which you can find here:
https://www.pce-instruments.com/english/terms.
10 Disposal
For the disposal of batteries in the EU, the 2006/66/EC directive of the European Parliament
applies. Due to the contained pollutants, batteries must not be disposed of as household waste.
They must be given to collection points designed for that purpose.
In order to comply with the EU directive 2012/19/EU we take our devices back. We either re-use
them or give them to a recycling company which disposes of the devices in line with law.
For countries outside the EU, batteries and devices should be disposed of in accordance with
your local waste regulations.
If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments.

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