Greenlee CS-8000 Circuit Seeker Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS

CS-8000

Circuit Seeker

™

Circuit Tracer

Rastreador de circuito

Détecteur de circuit

Read and understand all of the instructions and safety information in this

manual before operating or servicing this tool.

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que aparecen en este manual, antes de manejar estas herramientas o

darles mantenimiento.

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52046568 REV 2

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Page 1 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. Register this product at www.greenlee.com / Registre este producto en www.greenlee.com Enregistrez votre produit en ligne, www.greenlee.com 52046568 REV 2 ©...
Page 2: Purpose Of This Manual
For recycling information, go to www.greenlee.com. Lifetime Limited Warranty Greenlee Textron Inc. warrants to the original purchaser of these goods for use that these products will be free from defects in workmanship and material for their useful life, excepting normal wear and abuse.
Page 3: Important Safety Information
CS-8000 Important Safety Information SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL This symbol is used to call your attention to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in an injury or property damage. The signal word, defined below, indicates the severity of the hazard. The message after the signal word provides information for preventing or avoiding the hazard.
Page 4 Important Safety Information Electric shock and fire hazard: • Do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. • Do not use the unit if it is wet or damaged. • Use test leads or accessories that are appropriate for the application. Refer to the category and voltage rating of the test lead or accessory.
Page 5: Manual Gain
CS-8000 Identification Receiver Transmitter 1. Sensing surface 7. Connectors (non-polarized) 2. Display 8. Power LED 3. Mode Selector 9. Live Line LED 4. Decrease Manual Gain 10. Low Battery LED 5. Increase Manual Gain 11. Power pushbutton 6. Power/Signal Reset pushbutton EARCH EARCH Signal Strength...
Page 6: Using The Features
Using the Features Features of the Transmitter Power Button: Press and release to turn the transmitter on. Press and release to turn the transmitter off. Power LED: Indicates that the transmitter is turned on. Live Line LED: This LED illuminates when the transmitter is connected to a voltage of at least 12 VAC or 5 VDC.
Page 7 CS-8000 Using the Features (cont’d) There is overlap between the gain ranges of the Breaker Mode and Search Mode. The recommended mode usually gives the desired results. Some applications may be found where the alternate mode is preferred. Using Gain Modes Automatic Gain is the default mode for the CS-8000 receiver.
Page 8: Theory Of Operation
Theory of Operation The CS-8000 transmitter is intended for connection to an electrical line (up to 750 volts) or other metallic object. The transmitter signal consists of a controlled frequency with a specific modulation and timing that is different for live and open circuits. This composite signal gives it a specialized signature.
Page 9 CS-8000 Basic Operation (cont’d) Using the Transmitter and Receiver as a Set 1. Connect a cord to the transmitter. Push and release the Power button. 2. Hold the receiver approximately six inches from the cord, and then push and release the receiver’s Power/Signal Reset button.
Page 10 Identifying Circuit Breakers or Fuses The CS-8000 can identify which circuit breaker or fuse controls a circuit. It can also identify which panel contains the circuit breaker or fuse when there are several panels in the installation. Identification is usually performed using the Auto Gain Mode. This procedure is most effective when the circuit is live because the transmitter signal is much stronger on live circuits.
Page 11 CS-8000 Identifying Circuit Breakers or Fuses (cont’d) IMPORTANT: Panel trim can distort the signal when locating breakers on the outside corners of the panel. This can cause the CS-8000 receiver to sense a stronger signal level on the adjacent breaker instead of the correct breaker in the corner. Before turning off or labeling any breaker next to the corner breaker, confirm it is it is the correct breaker by removing panel trim and repeating the slow sweep of all breakers in the panel.
Page 12: Sorting Bundled Wires
Tracing Circuits and Metallic Objects / Finding Breaks and Shorts (cont’d) Using the Receiver The CS-8000 receiver incorporates patented, non-directional signal detection circuitry. It is not necessary to rotate the receiver when following the path of the traced object. Press and release the receiver’s Power button. Use the Mode Selector button to place the unit in Search Mode.
Page 13: Typical Applications
CS-8000 Typical Applications Locating Breakers Checking the signal Locating the correct panel Scanning the breakers on the wire Finding the strongest signal on the breaker Tracing Circuits and Conduit Tracing a circuit using a separate ground Tracing live GFCI-protected circuits to a metallic object Tracing a circuit using a separate ground Tracing conduit, data (or other low...
Page 14 Typical Applications (cont’d) Finding Breaks or Shorts Sorting Wires Conductor with break Signal stops at or short to ground break or short. Trace from transmitter toward break or short. Tracing Signal Cancellation Weak Signal Setup– Strong Signal Setup– Signals Cancel No Signal Canceling Separate Ground...
Page 15: Specifications
Statement of Conformity Greenlee Textron Inc. is certified in accordance with ISO 9001 (2000) for our Quality Management Systems. The instrument enclosed has been checked and/or calibrated using equipment that is traceable...
Page 16: Maintenance
Maintenance Electric shock hazard: • Do not attempt to repair this unit. It contains no user-serviceable parts. • Do not expose the unit to extremes in temperature or high humidity. Refer to “Specifications.” Failure to observe these precautions may result in injury and can damage the unit. Battery Replacement Electric shock hazard: Before opening the case or battery compartment, remove the test leads from the circuit and...

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