Fluke PRO3000 User manual
PN 2440799 (English) October 2005
©2005 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in China.
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PRO3000TM
Toner and Probe
Users Guide
LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Fluke Networks guarantees this product to be free from defects
in material and workmanship for 18 months from the date of
purchase. Parts, accessories, product repairs and services are
warranted for 90 days, unless otherwise stated. Ni-Cad, Ni-MH
and Li-Ion batteries, cables or other peripherals are all
considered parts or accessories.
This warranty does not cover damage from accident, neglect,
misuse, alteration, contamination, or abnormal conditions of
operation or handling. Resellers are not authorized to extend
any other warranty on Fluke Networks’ behalf.
To obtain service during the warranty period, contact your
nearest Fluke Networks authorized service center to obtain
return authorization information, then send your defective
product to that Service Center with a description of the
problem.
THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY. NO OTHER
WARRANTIES, SUCH AS FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
ARE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. FLUKE NETWORKS IS NOT LIABLE
FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES OR LOSSES, ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY.
Since some states or countries do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of an implied warranty or of incidental or
consequential damages, this limitation of liability may not apply
to you.
4/04-18
Fluke Networks
PO Box 777
Everett, WA 98206-0777
USA
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Contents
Title Page
Introduction ........................................................................................1
Safety Information.............................................................................1
Installing Batteries..............................................................................3
The PRO3000 Probe............................................................................3
The PRO3000 Toner............................................................................4
Tracing Cables.....................................................................................6
Tracing Pairs ........................................................................................7
SmartTone Positive Identification....................................................8
Checking Polarity.............................................................................. 10
Checking Continuity......................................................................... 11
Using the RJ11 Modular Plug ......................................................... 11
In-House Communications (Talk Battery)...................................... 12
Replacement Parts and Accessories ............................................... 13
Registration....................................................................................... 14
Contacting Fluke Networks............................................................. 14
Specifications..................................................................................... 15
PRO3000 Toner............................................................................ 15
PRO3000 Probe............................................................................ 16
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PRO3000 Toner and Probe Users Guide
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Introduction
The PRO3000 Toner and PRO3000 Probe helps you identify cables,
wires, and wire pairs. You connect the PRO3000 Toner to a line, then
trace and follow the signal with the PRO3000 Probe.
Safety Information
The following IEC symbols are used either on the test set or in the
manual:
WXWarning
This product is certified for indoor use only.
To avoid electrical shock, do not use the toner or probe if
they are wet. If they get wet, let them dry for 24 hours
before use.
WWarning: Risk of personal injury. See the manual for details.
Caution: Risk of damage or destruction to equipment or
software. See the manual for details.
XWarning: Risk of electric shock.
.Earth ground
PConformité Européenne. Conforms to relevant European
Union directives.
)CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-03
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 1010.1-92 + CSA-C22.2 No. 1010.1B-97,
UL/ANSI 3111-1
~Do not put circuit boards in the garbage. Dispose of circuit
boards in accordance with local regulations.
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PRO3000 Toner and Probe Users Guide
WXWarning
When connecting to metallic network wires, handle
alligator clips by the insulated boot.
The maximum voltage allowed across the test leads is 60
Vdc in toner and polarity modes. Do not connect to
circuits carrying AC voltage in toner or polarity mode. Do
not connect to circuits carrying AC or DC voltage in
continuity mode.
Disconnect clips from any metallic connections before
performing any maintenance. Read all instructions
completely and understand possible hazards to the end
user if maintenance is not performed by authorized
service personnel.
Do not use the toner or probe if they are damaged.
Before you use the toner or probe, inspect the case. Look
for cracks or missing plastic. Pay particular attention to
the insulation surrounding the connectors.
If this product is used in a manner not specified by the
manufacturer, the protection provided by the product
may be impaired.
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The PRO3000 Probe
Installing Batteries
WXWarning
To avoid electrical shock, turn the unit off and
disconnect its leads from any circuit before opening the
unit’s battery door.
Use only 9 volt alkaline batteries (not included). Open the battery
compartment with a screwdriver to insert a new battery. Properly
attach the connection wires and close the compartment. Do not over
tighten the screw.
The PRO3000 Probe
The PRO3000 probe is a highly sensitive inductive probe with
amplified speaker, which makes signals transmitted by the PRO3000
toner audible. The non-metallic tip allows testing in distribution
blocks without disturbing other services (see Figure 1).
WXWarning
Though the tip is non-metallic, never touch the tip to
exposed power sources such as electrical outlets.
bff01.eps
Figure 1. PRO3000 Probe
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PRO3000 Toner and Probe Users Guide
The PRO3000 Probe has a 3.5 mm monaural earphone jack on its side.
When you connect the optional earphone, the speaker is muted and
you hear the tones in the earphone. The earphone lets you avoid
disturbing people nearby. A compatible earphone is available from
Fluke Networks.
When using the optional earphone, start with a low volume. Always
approach wires cautiously to avoid loud tones in the earphone.
Adjust the volume as necessary.
The probe tip is replaceable. If the tip is damaged, replace it with the
spare tip found inside the probe’s battery compartment.
To remove the tip, turn it counterclockwise a quarter turn and pull it
out. To install a new tip, insert it into the hole in the front of the
probe and turn it clockwise a quarter turn until it stops.
The PRO3000 Toner
The PRO3000 toner emits two distinctive tones: constant and
alternating. With the slide switch in the TONE position, press the
tone button once for the constant tone. Press the button again for
an alternating tone. The tone LED is constantly on or flashing to
match the toner mode. (see Figure 2).
Press the button again to turn off the toner. The tone LED turns off,
indicating that the toner is off.
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The PRO3000 Toner
The polarity/continuity LED is just above the toner's slide switch. The
function of this LED depends on the toner's mode:
•
In continuity mode, it is a single-color LED (red), which indicates
whether or not there is continuity.
•
In polarity mode, it is a dual-color LED (red and green), which
indicates the polarity of a DC- powered pair of wires (e.g., a
telephone line).
The toner can drive up to 10 miles (16 km) of 24 AWG twisted pair.
Note
To preserve the 9 V battery, turn the toner off and put the
slide switch in the TONE position when the toner is not in
use.
bff02.eps
Figure 2. PRO3000 Toner
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Tracing Cables
Tracing cables lets you find the path of a cable run hidden inside or
behind a wall or otherwise unseen.
Note
Because adjacent pairs may pick up some of the toner’s
signal, you should work quickly to minimize the effect on
other services in the cable.
1
Put the toner’s slide switch in the TONE position.
2
Connect the red test lead to a wire of the unknown cable (see
Figure 3).
3
Connect the black test lead to another wire in the cable, but
preferably not of the same pair, or connect the black wire to
ground, if available.
When tracing a shielded cable, connect the red lead to the outer
shield and the black lead to the center conductor or to ground, if
available.
4
Turn on the toner by pressing the button once for the
continuous tone or twice for the alternating tone.
5
To find the cable behind a wall, move the probe tip toward the
wall where you think the cable is located. The cable is behind the
wall where the tone is loudest.
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