PY-11
Voltage & Continuity
Tester
Users Manual
PY-11
Voltage & Continuity
Tester
Users Manual
May 2010, Rev.1
©2010 Amprobe Test Tools.
All rights reserved. Printed in China
English
Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability
Your Amprobe product will be free from defects in material
and workmanship for 1 year from the date of purchase. This
warranty does not cover fuses, disposable batteries or damage
from accident, neglect, misuse, alteration, contamination, or
abnormal conditions of operation or handling. Resellers are not
authorized to extend any other warranty on Amprobe’s behalf.
To obtain service during the warranty period, return the product
with proof of purchase to an authorized Amprobe Test Tools
Service Center or to an Amprobe dealer or distributor. See Repair
Section for details. THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY.
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES - WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR
STAUTORY - INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY, ARE HEREBY
DISCLAIMED. MANUFACTURER SHALL NOT BE 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.
Repair
All test tools returned for warranty or non-warranty repair or
for calibration should be accompanied by the following: your
name, company’s name, address, telephone number, and proof
of purchase. Additionally, please include a brief description of
the problem or the service requested and include the test leads
with the meter. Non-warranty repair or replacement charges
should be remitted in the form of a check, a money order, credit
card with expiration date, or a purchase order made payable to
Amprobe® Test Tools.
In-Warranty Repairs and Replacement – All Countries
Please read the warranty statement and check your battery
before requesting repair. During the warranty period any
defective test tool can be returned to your Amprobe®
Test Tools distributor for an exchange for the same or like
product. Please check the “Where to Buy” section on www.
amprobe.com for a list of distributors near you. Additionally,
in the United States and Canada In-Warranty repair and
replacement units can also be sent to a Amprobe® Test Tools
Service Center (see next page for address).
Non-Warranty Repairs and Replacement – US and Canada
Non-warranty repairs in the United States and Canada
should be sent to a Amprobe® Test Tools Service Center. Call
Amprobe® Test Tools or inquire at your point of purchase for
current repair and replacement rates.
In USA In Canada
Amprobe Test Tools Amprobe Test Tools
Everett, WA 98203 Mississauga, ON L4Z 1X9
Tel: 888-993-5853 Tel: 905-890-7600
Fax: 425-446-6390 Fax: 905-890-6866
Non-Warranty Repairs and Replacement – Europe
European non-warranty units can be replaced by your
Amprobe® Test Tools distributor for a nominal charge. Please
check the “Where to Buy” section on www.amprobe.com for
a list of distributors near you.
Amprobe® Test Tools Europe
In den Engematten 14
79286 Glottertal, Germany
tel: +49 (0) 7684 8009 - 0
*(Correspondence only – no repair or replacement available
from this address. European customers please contact your
distributor.)
PY-11 Voltage & Continuity Tester
Measuring Probe (Pos)
1
Light bulb cover
2
Probe tip cap
3
Ground probe (COM)
4
6
CONTENTS
SYMBOLS ................................................................2
SAFETY INFORMATION ..........................................2
UNPACKING AND INSPECTION .............................3
INTRODUCTION ......................................................4
OPERATION .............................................................4
Automatic Operation ........................................4
Fuse Test (Refer to Fig.1) ...................................4
Wire Short Test For Appliances .........................5
Alternator Test ...................................................5
Diode Test ...........................................................5
Socket Test (Refer to Fig.2) ................................5
SPECIFICATION .......................................................5
MAINTENANCE .......................................................6
Battery Test and Replacement ..........................6
SYMBOLS
Battery
Double Insulated
Alternating Current
Direct Current
Application around and removal from
hazardous live conductors is permitted
Refer to the manual
Dangerous Voltage
Earth Ground
Symbol
Complies with EU directives
Conform to relevant Australian
standards
Do not dispose of this product as
unsorted municipal waste
SAFETY INFORMATION
Warnings! - identifies conditions and
actions that could result in serious injury or even
death to the user.
Caution! - identifies conditions and actions
that could cause damage or malfunction in the
unit.
This manual contains information and warnings
that must be followed for operating the tester
safely and maintaining the tester in a safe
operating condition. If the tester is used in a
manner not specified by the manufacturer,
the protection provided by the tester may be
impaired. Do not use in rainfall!
2
Warnings! - To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not expose this product torain
or moisture. To avoid electrical shock hazard,
observe the proper safety precautions.
Switch all power off before using do not use on
live circuits :
• Inspect test probes, connectors, and probes
for damaged insulation or exposed metal
before using the tester. If any defects are
found, replace them immediately.
• The voltages marked on the tester are
nominal voltages or nominal voltage
ranges. The tester shall only be used on
installations with the specified nominal
voltages or nominal voltage ranges.
• Disconnect the live test lead before
disconnecting the common test lead.
• Before each use, verify the tester’s
operation by measuring a known voltage.
UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
Your shipping carton should include:
1 PY-11 Continuity Tester
1 Users Manual
2 1.5V AAA (NEDA 24G or IEC R03) Batteries
If any of the items are damaged or missing, return
the complete package to the place of purchase
for an exchange.
INTRODUCTION
The PY-11 continuity tester is designed to
be rugged and easy to use for the testing of
continuity in electrical circuit, fuses, sockets, door
bells, motors, switches, and other high wattage
appliances. It comes with a bulb light that
provides indication of continuity.
• Automatically turns ON and OFF for easy
and quick measurements
• Visual continuity indication (Light bulb)
OPERATION
Note: All function operations described hereafter
are via the stationary tip probe for positive (+)
polarity and the attached alligator clip probe for
Ground reference (-), or otherwise specified.
Automatic Operation
The tester automatically turns on when you
place the probes across a complete circuit. The
tester tests for continuity and the Light bulb
turns ON if there is a complete circuit.The tester
automatically turns off when you remove the
probes from the complete circuit.
Fuse Test (Refer to Fig.1)
Remove fuse from circuit, touch clip to one end of
fuse and probe to the other fuse end. Tester will
light if fuse is good. Do not use on fuses rated
300 mA or lower.
Continuity Testing
Light will glow whenever continuous circuit exists.
4
Wire Short Test For Appliances
Attach clip to metal case of equipment, touch
probe to suspected wiring. If light glows, wire is
grounded and should be repaired.
Alternator Test
Check for open windings (no light glow) and
grounded coils (light glows when attached from
case coil).
Diode Test
Diode should pass current in only one direction.
Check by first using clip on case and probe at
diode end, and then reverse clip and probe. Light
should glow only in one direction.
Socket Test (Refer to Fig.2)
Make sure there is no power on the adapter.
Connect the probe tip to the adapter prong and
the alligator clip to the socket prong. The light
will turn on if there is continuity.
SPECIFICATION
Temperature
Operating: -10
Storage : -30
Altitude
Operating: 3000m; Storage: 10,000m
Relative Humidity: 90%(0
75%(30
Battery Type and Life: 2 X 1.5V AAA Size (NEDA
24G or IEC R03); 350 hours
EMC Regulations: EN50081-1, EN50082-1
C to +50˚C (14˚F to 122˚F)
˚
C to +60˚C (-22˚F to +140˚F)
˚
C-30˚C);
C-40˚C); 45%(40˚C-50˚C)
˚
˚
MAINTENACE
Except for the replacement of the battery, repair
of the meter should be performed only by a
Factory Authorized Service Center or by other
qualified instrument service personnel. The
front panel and case can be cleaned with a mild
solution of detergent and water.Apply sparingly
with a soft cloth and allow to dry completely
before using. Do not use aromatic hydrocarbons,
Gasoline or chlorinated solvents for cleaning.
Battery Test and Replacement
Replace the batteries immediately if the
continuity Light doesn’t turn on when touching
both probes together. Follow the steps below:
1. Remove light bulb white cover cap
2. Remove the white wire together with the
light bulb
3. Remove the bad batteries and replace them
with 2 new AAA batteries.
4. Insert the light bulb with the attached
white wire and turn it counterclockwise.
5. Replace the white cap by pushing it down.
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Fig.1
Fig.2
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