Line Tracer
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Hints: continued
When tracing conductive loops like pipe installation it is often not possible to disconnect
them from each other (taps, radiators etc). In such situations it is possible to inject the
test signal into the loop by using a current clamp.
Receiver R10K
switched in
inductive mode
Transmitter T10K
is automatically
in generator mode
CONDUCTIVE LOOP (wires, pipes etc.)
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Fig. 8. Injection of test current into closed tested loop by means of current clamp
Detection possibilities for traced object
Tracing object Distance up to Notes
Wire, pipe 10 cm Pay attention to shorts that reduce basic loop size