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Greenlee CS-8000 Circuit Seeker User Manual

Greenlee CS-8000 Circuit Seeker
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Circuit Tracer
Rastreador de circuito
Détecteur de circuit
52046568 REV 2 © 2009 Greenlee Textron Inc. 6/09
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand all of the instructions and safety information in this
manual before operating or servicing this tool.
Lea y entienda todas las instrucciones y la información sobre seguridad
que aparecen en este manual, antes de manejar estas herramientas o
darles mantenimiento.
Lire attentivement et bien comprendre toutes les instructions et les
informations sur la sécurité de ce manuel avant d’utiliser ou de procéder à
l’entretien de cet outil.
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CS-8000
Circuit Seeker
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Greenlee CS-8000 Circuit Seeker Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeCircuit Seeker
ModelCS-8000
Weight0.5 lb (transmitter), 0.5 lb (receiver)
DisplayLCD
Power Supply9V battery
ApplicationCircuit tracing
Maximum Circuit Voltage600V
Operating Voltage9V (transmitter), 9V (receiver)

Summary

General Safety Information

Read and Understand Instructions

Emphasizes the importance of reading and understanding all instructions before use.

Product Description

Purpose of This Manual

Outlines the manual's intent to familiarize personnel with safe operation and maintenance procedures.

Important Safety Information

Understanding Safety Alerts

Defines DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION signals used to indicate hazard severity.

General Operational Warnings

Warns about the risks of operating equipment without understanding safety procedures or handling live circuits.

Specific Safety Precautions

Electrical Hazard Warnings

Details warnings related to moisture, damaged units, test leads, application use, and tampering.

Operational Hazards and Interference

Covers warnings about battery status, voltage limits, contact with live parts, and interference.

Maintenance and Environmental Hazards

Addresses hazards related to open compartments, repair attempts, and environmental extremes.

Component Identification

Receiver and Transmitter Parts

Identifies and labels key components of the receiver and transmitter units.

Display Icons and Symbols

Explains the meaning of icons and symbols displayed on the unit and screen.

Using the Features

Transmitter Features

Describes the transmitter's power button, power LED, live line LED, and low battery LED.

Receiver Features and Indicators

Explains the receiver design, signal indicators, bar graphs, gain modes, and line status.

Advanced Features and Modes

Gain Modes Explained

Details Automatic Gain and Manual Gain modes for signal strength adjustment and tracing.

Receiver Power Management

Covers low battery indication and automatic power-off features for the receiver.

Theory of Operation

Signal Transmission and Reception

Explains how the transmitter generates a signal and how the receiver detects it, minimizing interference.

Basic Operation

Transmitter Setup and Use

Steps for powering on, connecting, and powering off the transmitter.

Receiver Initialization and Control

Covers turning on the receiver, understanding initial display, and basic mode/gain adjustments.

Using the CS-8000 as a Set

Connecting and Initial Tracing

Details connecting the transmitter and receiver, and performing initial signal detection and tracing.

Adjusting Gain and Modes

Explains how to switch between Auto/Manual Gain and adjust signal strength for tracing.

Identifying Circuit Breakers or Fuses

Connecting the Transmitter

Instructions for connecting the transmitter to receptacles or circuits for breaker identification.

Locating the Correct Breaker

Steps for using the receiver to scan panels and identify the powered breaker or fuse.

Tracing Circuits and Metallic Objects

Connecting the Transmitter

Guidelines for connecting the transmitter to various circuits, including grounding requirements.

Finding Breaks and Shorts

Methods for tracing conductors to locate breaks or shorts in circuits.

Using the Receiver for Tracing

Signal Detection and Tracing

Techniques for scanning, locating signals, and using Auto Gain for accurate tracing.

Sorting Bundled Wires

Procedure for identifying a specific wire within a bundle using the transmitter and receiver.

Typical Applications: Locating Breakers

Panel and Breaker Scanning

Visual guide to locating the correct panel and scanning breakers for identification.

Circuit and Conduit Tracing Scenarios

Illustrates tracing live circuits, circuits with separate grounds, and conduit tracing.

Typical Applications: Advanced Scenarios

Finding Breaks, Shorts, and Sorting Wires

Diagrams for tracing breaks/shorts and sorting wires within bundles.

Optimizing Signal Strength

Illustrates setups for weak signal cancellation and achieving the strongest signal.

Specifications

Operating and Storage Conditions

Details temperature, humidity, altitude, and pollution degree requirements.

Measurement Categories and Power

Defines measurement categories, voltage ratings, operating frequency, and power supply.

Maintenance and Replacement

General Maintenance Precautions

Advises against repair attempts and exposure to extreme conditions.

Battery Replacement Procedure

Step-by-step guide for safely replacing batteries in the unit.

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