New wire tracer kits available from Comtest, local representative for Fluke, make the process of troubleshooting energised and de-energised cables in residential, commercial and industrial environments simpler and safer.
Fluke’s 2052 Advanced Wire Tracer simplifies the process of tracing and troubleshooting energised and de-energised wires.
Well known as a global leader in compact, professional electronic test and measurement tools and software, Fluke has introduced the 2052 Wire Tracer and the 2062 Advanced Pro Wire Tracer kits. Each kit comprises a receiver and a transmitter and includes the i400 ac current clamp accessory to induce a tracing signal safely on cables, without contact to live wires. Test leads, alligator clips, outlet adapters, magnetic hanger and batteries are also included in the kits.
Both kits work by detecting signals transmitted via an electromagnetic field, rather than locating metal parts or voltage, and in this way they deliver higher levels of accuracy and safety for the user. They are designed to serve electricians and technicians who need to locate electric cables quickly in walls, ceilings and floors, find out if there are any breaks or open or short circuits, or identify breakers and fuses. The devices can also be used to trace non-metallic pipes and conduits as well as low voltage wires and data cables.
The new advanced wire tracers provide two methods to detect signals in wires and cables: using passive tracing without a transmitter for non-contact voltage detection and active tracing with the Fluke 2000T transmitter for all other modes. The transmitter automatically senses whether the system is energised or de-energised and selects a 6.25 kHz or 32.768 kHz output signal frequency accordingly.
In line with the Fluke philosophy of offering the maximum number of features and capabilities at an affordable price, the new advanced wire tracers incorporate three transmitter modes (high signal, low signal and loop), four receiver tracing modes and eight sensitivity levels for greater flexibility and accuracy when tracing. Additionally, durability and ruggedness are built in: all units are one-metre-drop tested, IP40 rated and backed by a one-year warranty.
The four tracing modes are breaker mode for easy breaker and fuse identification based on the highest recorded signal detected from the transmitter; non-contact voltage (NCV) detection mode to trace energised wires without the use of the transmitter; quick scan mode for quick signal identification (the Fluke 2052); and precision mode for more precise detection of a wire (Fluke 2052).
In addition, the Fluke 2062 Pro Wire Tracer features a patented Smart Sensor™ which identifies the orientation of located energised wires and displays the information on a 9 cm TFT LCD colour display. Also, a tip sensor on the Fluke 2062 makes it especially useful for tracing wires in corners, tight spaces and junction boxes.
With the CAT IV 600 V safety rating, both Fluke devices offer the highest protection available for wire tracers on the market (most tend to be CAT III rated). The CAT IV rating is designed to protect users from the most dangerous levels of transient overvoltage (spikes up to 8 000 V) that can occur in industrial and utility environments.
Hans-Dieter Schuessele, Application & Technology Expert at Fluke, says: “Whether they are fixing equipment to walls or wanting to find cable routings, electricians and technicians need to be able to detect electric cables quickly and accurately and the two new advanced wire tracers simplify this process and ensure user safety. With options such as embedded help screens for simple, error-free set-up – on the Fluke 2062 – we believe these kits will be welcomed by everybody tasked with locating energised and de-energised wires and looking for an easy-to-use solution.”
For more information visit: www.comtest.co.za