AEMC 6681 User Manual

Transmitter/Receiver

Cable Tracer

Model 6681

Detects and

locates faults in

electrical cables,

telecommunication

cables, live and

de-energized

conductors buried

or in walls

• Operates in both single-pole
and two-pole modes

• Locates and traces hidden
cables

• Detects and locates line breaks

• Detects faults in floor
radiant heating systems

• Detects constricted
sections of non-metallic pipes

• Detects circuit breakers/fuses

• Detects short circuits

• Backlight and flashlight
functions

• Compliant with standards
electrical safety standard EN
61010-1 and electromagnetic
compatibility standard EN
61326-1

Our products are backed by over 100 years of experience in test and measurement

equipment, and encompass the latest international standards for quality and safety.

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Locate hidden cables

To assist your maintenance, renovation and improvement

Large LCD screen

with optimized contrast,

bargraph and backlighting

for the receiver

The transmitter

displays its

battery-charge

status

work, the AEMC® Model 6881 detects electrical power cables,

telecommunication cables, metal pipes and even restrictions in

non-metal conduit.

Comprising a transmitter and a receiver, the Model 6681 is

simple to use on both current-carrying and non-current-carrying

electrical wiring. Its digital technology overcomes interference

and disturbance signals to provide precise location details. The

receiver displays the value of the signal measured, which

is also shown on a bar chart, and emits audible signals

whose amplitudes vary in proportion to the signal

distance.

This makes it very simple to follow electrical cables
through walls or detect buried pipes. To guide you and
simplify your work, the receiver can quickly identify the
circuit-breaker or fuses corresponding to the power
outlet which the transmitter is connected to. It can
be used to detect short-circuits or breaks on existing
installations. For example, it is possible to detect faults

in under-fl oor radiant heating pipes. The Model 6681 is

lightweight and includes a complete set of accessories

for direct measurement.

Output power adjustment

or transmission code

selection

The receiver displays its battery-charge status

and the battery-charge status of the transmitter

Automatic/manual sensitivity detection adjustment

Selects cable

detection or
line-voltage

detection mode

For excellent visibility even in the darkest places,

the transmitter and receiver include a powerful

built-in fl ashlight

Flashlight activation

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Location and tracking of

branches and outlets

Identifi cation of the network

voltage and detection of breaks in

the wiring

Circuit breaker identifi cation

Locate line interruptions

Short circuit detection in walls,

fl ooring or under ground

Trace buried cable runs

Fault detection in radiant

heating systems

PRODUCT INCLUDES

6681

Soft carrying case, set of two 4mm red/black test leads, set of two alligator clips, set of
two test probes, ground rod, 9V battery, 6 x 1.5V AAA batteries and user manual.

Detect crimped or obstructed

sections of a non-metallic pipe

Detection of metal heating ducts

and water pipes

CATALOG NO. DESCRIPTION

2127.85 Cable Locator Model 6681

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MODEL 6681 (transmitter)
Display
Output Signal Frequency
External Voltage

Measurement Range
Functions

Power Supply
Dimension
Weight
Electrical Safety

MODEL 6681 (receiver)
Display

Backlit LCD with display of functions and bargraph, transmission

Detection Depth

Single-Pole Application
Two-Pole Application

Simple Looping Line
Line Voltage Detection
Functions

Power Supply
Dimension
Weight
Electrical Safety

LCD screen with display of functions and bargraph

125kHz

12 to 300V

AC/DC

Digital coding of signals for easy signal identifi cation,

selection of transmission signal code, fl ashlight

9V battery

7.48 x 3.5 x 1.67" (190 x 89 x 42.5mm)

14.81oz (420g) with battery
300V CAT III

code, receiver and transmitter battery-charge status

0 to 6ft (0 to 2m)

0 to 1.6ft (0 to 0.5m)

Up to 8.2ft (2.5m)

Approximately 0 to 1.3ft (0 to 0.4m)

Automatic shutdown, automatic or manual adjustment

of reception sensitivity, fl ashlight

6 x 1.5V AAA batteries

9.5 x 3.07 x 1.5" (241.5 x 78 x 38.5mm)
12 oz (36 g) with batteries

300V CAT III

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