Uhlmann TBOX COMPETITION User manual

TBOX COMPETITION
Short operating instruction
03.09.20 Rev.A5 m. (subject to change)
Key acts
Description: TBox Competition
Re .: 13620
Price: 231,09 Euro/net
Measurement: 11 x 7 x 3,5 cm
Weight: 0,186 kg
Introduction
The TBOX Competition is a precision measuring device that can test weapons, cables and
conductive materials (vest, mask bib). Six test modes are currently available (3 or weapons,
2 or cables and 1 or conductive materials). The handy test device is powered by a 9 V block
battery and operated with just one button. Alternatively, it can be supplied with voltage via
the integrated micro-USB port and remotely controlled by using an app. Thanks to the
visualization o the results in the app and standardized test routines, the device can also be
used or FIE weapon control optimally. A total o 6 bright RBG LED are available to signal the
test mode and the measuring results. Measuring results are partly given by an acoustic
signal. The device has a Kensington lock device and it can be stored the t protected. So tware
updates or unctional expansions can easily be uploaded via the micro-USB in connection
with a laptop / PC.
Appliance
The test device is operated with just one button.
Pressing and holding the white button switches the device on and o or changes the test
mode.
Brie ly pressing the key resets the measuring results o the current test mode and the
measuring starts again.
The device has a total o six RGB LED. Each individual LED can light up in di erent colors.
Three LED are arranged directly above the button and signal the current test mode (mode
LED). I one o the three mode LED is red, a weapon test mode is selected. I one o the mode
LED is green, a cable test mode or conductive substance test is selected. I a LED is blue, the
test mode is or permanently installed or long lines.

The remaining three LEDs are arranged one above the other on the right side and signal the
measuring results o the individual measuring (measuring LED). When testing the cable,
each LED corresponds to a wire in the cable.
To switch the device on in battery mode, press and hold the button. The device switches on
automatically, i voltage is supplied through the micro USB socket. An optional power
supply unit (re . 13620-2) is available or this purpose. O course, any other 5V USB power
supply unit can be used. Micro-USB connection cables are optionally available (LN5589).
When the device will be switched on, a sel -test will be carried out. I this is success ul, all six
LED light up white.
The status o the battery is indicated by the measuring LED in battery mode.
Three measuring LED green -> battery OK
Two measuring LED yellow -> battery weak
One measuring LED red -> battery very weak
I the battery is very weak, it should be replaced or the device should be supplied with
voltage via the micro-USB connection. The device can be used, even i the battery is very
weak. However the battery can become too weak at any time (three red lashing mode LED)
and can no longer be used.
In battery mode, the device is automatically switched o a ter 30 seconds o inactivity. To
switch o the device manually, hold the button down until all three mode LED are o . As
soon as you release the button, the device is switched o . I the device is supplied with
voltage via USB, it always remains switched on and is always ready or use.
Check mode 1: Epee
Connect the epee to a body cord on the right side o the tester. Press the button on the
device and hold it down until the le t mode LED lights up red. Release the button now. The
upper measuring LED signals the resistance o the epee wire. The LED lights up green or a
resistance <= 3.0 Ohm
yellow or a resistance between 3.1 ohms and 5 ohms
red or a resistance between 5.1 ohms and 10 ohms.
The LED does not light up i the resistance is > 10.0 Ohm.
In addition, a resistance <= 3.0 ohms is indicated by an acoustic signal. To test the insulation
o the tip / wire to the blade / guard, hold down the tip contact o the weapon and bend the
blade in all directions. I the lower measuring LED lights up red, there was a short connection
between the tip / wire and the blade / guard. This signaling remains visible until the
measurements are reset by brie ly pressing the button. Even the shortest connections can be
discovered and signaled.

Check mode 2: Foil
Connect a oil to a body cord on the right side o the tester. The crocodile clip or connecting
the vest can be attached to the conductive abric part at the top o the device. Press the
button on the device and hold it down until the middle mode LED lights up red. Release the
button now.
The lower measuring LED signals the resistance o the oil. The LED lights up
green or a resistance <= 3.0 Ohm
yellow or a resistance between 3.1 ohms and 5 ohms
red or a resistance between 5.1 ohms and 10 ohms.
The LED does not light up i the resistance is> 10.0 Ohm.
In addition, a resistance> 3.0 Ohm is indicated by an acoustic signal.
I the upper measurement LED lights up red, a connection between the oil and the vest
connection was brie ly established. This signaling remains visible until the measurements
are reset by brie ly pressing the button
Check mode 3: Sabre
Connect a saber to a body cord on the right side o the tester. The crocodile clip or
connecting the vest can be attached to the conductive abric part at the top o the device.
Press the button on the device and hold it down until the right mode LED lights up red.
Release the button now.
The lower measuring LED signals the resistance or micro-interruption o the saber. The LED
lights up
green or a resistance <= 3.0 Ohm
yellow or a resistance between 3.1 ohms and 5 ohms
red or a resistance between 5.1 ohms and 10 ohms.
The LED does not light up i the resistance is> 10.0 Ohm.
Micro interruptions are indicated by a red LED. The worst signaled value remains visible until
the measurements are reset by brie ly pressing the key.
In addition, a change in resistance rom <= 3.0 Ohm to > 3.0 Ohm is signaled once by an
acoustic signal.
I the upper measurement LED lights up red, a connection between the saber and the vest
connection was brie ly established. This signaling remains visible until the measurements
are reset by brie ly pressing the button.

Check mode 4: Cable, cable reel
Connect the cable to be tested to the test device. To do this, insert the plugs on the right and
le t side into the sockets o the device. You plug the 2-pin plug into the socket provided on
the le t. The crocodile clip is clamped to the piece o conductive abric on the top. Cable reels
are connected to the device with two additional body cables. Press the button on the device
and hold it down until the le t mode LED lights up green. Release the button now.
The cable test will be carried out in two steps.
First o all, there is an assembly test. It will be checked whether the cable cores are mixed up,
short-circuited or interrupted. Each o the three measuring LED corresponds to a wire in the
cable. I wires are short-circuited or interrupted, the two measuring LED assigned to the
wires light up red. I the wires are mixed up, the measurement LED assigned to the wires
lash red.
A ter the assembly test, there is a continuous resistance measuring with detection o micro-
interruptions in each wire. The LED light up
green or a resistance <= 3.0 Ohm
yellow or a resistance between 3.1 ohms and 5.0 ohms
red or a resistance> 5.0 Ohm.
Micro interruptions are also indicated by a red LED. The worst signaled value remains visible
until the measurements are reset by brie ly pressing the key.
In addition, a change in resistance per wire rom <= 5.0 Ohm to> 5.0 Ohm is signaled once by
an acoustic signal.
Check Mode 5: Conductive clothes (vest / mask bib)
Connect the optionally available manual tester FIE 500g to the test device at the two upper
sockets on the le t and right side o the device. Connect the crocodile clip o manual tester to
the device. Press the button on the device and hold it down until the middle mode LED lights
up green. Release the button now. Guide the optionally available test weight over the test
object without applying pressure so that the tip o the test weight touches the test object.
The upper measuring LED signals the resistance o the conductive material. The LED lights up
green or a resistance <= 5.0 Ohm
red or a resistance between 5.1 ohms and 10 ohms.
The LED does not light up i the resistance is > 10.0 Ohm.
In addition, every change in resistance rom <= 5.0 Ohm to> 5.0 Ohm is signaled by an
acoustic signal.

Check mode 6: Installation cables and permanently
installed wires
This test mode can be used or measuring the permanently installed cables or other long
wires when the cable ends are spatially separated rom each other. The measuring accessory
(re . 13620-1) is required. Connect the test accessory to one side o the cable that has to be
measured. The other end o the cable is connected to the right side o the tester using the
adapter on the test accessory. Press the button on the device and hold it down until the le t
mode LED lights up blue. Release the button now.
The three measuring LED indicate the resistance o the three wires. Each LED corresponds to
one wire:
• LED lights up green  resistance o this wire <3.0 Ohm
• LED lights up red  Resistance o this wire> = 3.0 Ohm
• LED does not light up  Wire has a short circuit
Attention: Interchanged wires cannot be measured and displayed in this mode. An exact
resistance measuring or each wire is only possible, i all three wires are connected and have
a resistance o < 50 Ohm.
View rom above View right side View le t side

Optional accessories:
• 13620-1
Measurement accessories or test mode 6
• 136215
Tester or metal vests FIE 500g, manual
• 12732
Test weight 250g
• 12731
Test weight 500g
• 12730
Test weight universal (750g)
• 13620-2
USB plug-in power supply unit with USB connection cable or operating the test
device without a battery. The test device can be connected to a PC with the USB
connection cable.
Sa ety instructions:
Make yoursel amiliar with the sa ety precautions and these operating instructions care ully
be ore switching on the device.
Only operate the test device with the optionally available plug-in power supply unit (re .
13620-2) to a mains supply at a voltage o 100-240 V ~ / 50 Hz. The devices should only be
connected to the electricity supply system a ter all cables have been installed. For absolutely
sa e disconnection rom the mains supply in case o emergency, you must pull the plug-in
power supply unit out o the socket.
Unplug the power adapter be ore cleaning the device. Use a dry cloth or cleaning.
Do not expose the device to direct sunlight.
The device should be placed on a sa e, solid sur ace.
The device shouldn’t be set up in rooms with high humidity, as condensation can lead to
mal unctions or damage.
Heating or heat sources that are too close to the device can also lead to mal unctions or
damage.
Avoid contact o the device with water or moisture.
The ambient temperature o the device should not exceed 40 °C.

Service/Repairs
Have all necessary repairs carried out by authorized specialists only.
Adjust only those settings that are described in the operating instructions.
Adjusting other parameters can cause costly repairs.
Do not try to open the device yoursel . Unauthorized opening o the device leads to loss o
guarantee.
In the ollowing cases, you should unplug the power adapter rom the socket and get an
advice rom quali ied manpower.
• De ective power cord or socket
• The device has been exposed to moisture or rain. Water has penetrated or an object has
allen into the device
• The device shows serious unctional changes and is not working correctly
• The device has been dropped or the case is damaged
Waste disposal
"Electronic devices do not belong in household waste, but must be properly disposed o on
electrical and electronic equipment waste according to DIRECTIVE 2002/96 / EC OF THE
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL o January 27, 2003.
Please take this device to the designated public collection point or disposal at the end o its
use ul li e!