Triplett Fox Jr. User manual

Fox Jr. &
Hound Jr.
TRIPLETT
Instruction Manual

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2. FOX Jr Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3. HOUND Jr Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4. Fox Jr Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
5. Hound Jr Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
6. Safety Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . 6
7. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
8. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
9. Detailed Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
10. Accessories and Replacement Parts . . 30
11. Fox Jr. & Hound Jr. in Carrying Case . . 31
12. Product Return Instructions . . . . . . . . 32
13. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
1. Introduction
The Triplett FOX Jr and HOUND Jr Wire Tracing
Kit consists of the FOX Jr Compact Toner, the
Hound Jr Compact Probe, and the convenient
belt pouch / carrying case. These compact ver-
sions of the popular Triplett FOX and HOUND
series of products offer less demanding users
a portable low cost wire tracing solution.
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2. FOX Jr. Features
• Pocket-Sized with Pocket Clip
• Connects easily with alligator clips or
RJ-11 / RJ-45 combo plug
• Distinctive Warble tone is adjustable over
wide range
• 120VAC Line Cross Resistant
• Powered by one A23 Battery (included)
• 1 Year Warranty
3. HOUND Jr. Features
• Pocket-Sized with Pocket Clip
• Small and Streamlined to get into tight places
• Adjustable Sensitivity / Volume Control
• Visual Signal Strength Indicator
• Contains Hi-Gain Hi-Impedance Amplifier
• Non-Conductive Probe Tip
• Detects FOX Jr Signal from up to 12" away
• Earphone Jack
• Power Beeper Reminder
• Powered by one A23 Battery (included)
• 1 Year Warranty

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OFF
PITCH
Fox Jr.
Tone Generator
Battery Cover /
Pocket Clip
Alligator Clip Leads
& RJ-11/RJ-45 Combo
Plug Lead
On - Off /
Pitch Control
Lead Holder
4. Fox Jr. Diagram

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OFF
SENSITIVITY
Hound Jr.
Inductive Tracer
On - Off /
Sensitivity
Control
Battery Cover /
Pocket Clip
Earphone
Jack
Inductive
Probe Tip
Visual Signal
Strength
Indicator (LED)
5. Hound Jr. Diagram

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6. Safety Warnings and Cautions
6.1
Do not connect FOX Jr or HOUND Jr to any
source of AC power. AC voltages above 30 volts
can be dangerous, and may result in user in-
jury. The FOX Jr and HOUND Jr are not in-
tended to trace live AC power lines. The FOX
Jr will be damaged if connected to a live AC
power line.
6.2
Use care when using the HOUND Jr to probe
any wire or cable. An unexpected dangerous
voltage may be present, which may result in
injury to the user.
6.3
Use caution when working with telephone lines.
They can support dangerous voltages. 50VDC
is often present, and 100VAC may be present
during ringing. Additionally, telephone lines may
support dangerous levels of common mode

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voltages. In some circumstances, user injury
may result.
6.4
Use caution when working with any long un-
connected wire or cable. Under some condi-
tions, unconnected wires may “float up” to
dangerous potentials, and touching them may
result in user injury.
6.5
Use care when connecting the FOX Jr to any
wire or cable. An unexpected dangerous volt-
age may be present, which may result in injury
to the user.
6.6
Potentials applied to any connection of the FOX
Jr may appear on other FOX Jr connections. For
example, a potential applied to the RJ-11 plug
may appear on the alligator clips. This could
pose a shock hazard to the user, if for example,
a telephone cable with 120VAC on it is con-

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nected to the FOX Jr. The 120VAC may appear
on the alligator clips, and shock the user.
6.7
Do not use the FOX Jr or HOUND Jr if either
unit appears to be damaged. A damaged unit
may lead the user to a false conclusion, result-
ing in user injury.
6.8
Do not use the FOX Jr or HOUND Jr if either
unit is wet. A wet unit may result in shock or
injury to the user if connected to live circuitry.
***WARNING***
The FOX Jr and HOUND Jr are designed
to work on non-energized (except
telephone lines) wires or cables.
Attempting to test energized wires may
damage the FOX Jr and HOUND Jr,
cause user injury, or both.

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7. Specifications
7.1 FOX Jr. Specs
Output Voltage: 6 volts peak to peak square
wave into an open circuit
Output Type: Warble
Output Frequency Range: 800Hz to 5KHz
Frequency Adjustment: Thumbwheel
Overload Protection: Tolerates 120 volts AC at
60Hz at alligator clips or
modular plug
Connections: Alligator clips and RJ-11 /
RJ-45 Combo modular plug
Lead Length: Approx 4"
Battery: A23, 12 volt , Triplett 37-60
(protected against the
accidental reversal of the
battery polarity)
Size: 5.8" (L) x 1.25" (W) x 0.8" (H)
Weight: Approx 1.6 oz.

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7.2 HOUND Jr. Specs
Amplifier: JFET and Integrated Circuit for
Hi-Impedance and Hi-Gain
Sensitivity: Adjustable with thumbwheel,
detects FOX Jr up to 12" away
Probe: Non-conductive, insulated
probe
Earphone Jack: Accepts standard 1/8"
(3.5mm) mini phone plug,
either mono or stereo.
For use with electromagnetic
(dynamic) earphones from
8 Ohms to 2000 Ohms.
Automatically mutes loud-
speaker when earphone is
used. An earphone with a
shielded cable is suggested to
reduce the possibility of feed-
back from the cable to the
probe tip.
Signal Strength Indicator: Bright red dual LED
visual signal strength indicator