PCE Instruments PCE-191 CB Users guide

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Cable Detector

PCE-191 CB

Unit 11

Ensign way

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Safety Precaution

Electricity can cause severe injuries.
Therefore it is very important to read the following info
before using
This instrument must only be used and operated by a
competent trained person and in strict accordance with
the instructions. We will not accept liability for any
damage or injury caused by misuse or non compliance
with instructions and safety procedures.

Always check the battery of the PCE-191 CB receiver is
working properly before testing.

PCE-191 CB.

Specifications

Operation voltage
Operation frequency
Transmitter power
Receiver power

: 220 ~ 240Vac
: 50 / 60 Hz
: powered by wall outlet
: powered by 9V battery

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Preparation

Battery Installation

1. Remove the battery cover of the receiver.

2. Connect a 9V battery to the battery holder.

3. Put the battery into the battery compartment.

4. Put the battery cover back.

Unit Test

1. Plug the transmitter into the electrical wall outlet that
users want to test. The lamp on the transmitter
should be on.

2. Turn the receiver on just until click is heard and you
can see the LED lights.

That is the maximum sensitivity of the receiver.

3. Put the receiver near transmitter as shown in figure 1.
If the receiver is working and the outlet power is on,
the receiver will produce a beep and the LED will
flash.

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How to Use PCE-191 CB

Locate Circuit Breaker or Fuse

1. Plug the transmitter into a wall outlet and the LED
lights.

2. Check the unit as the UNIT TEST section says.

3. Put the receiver near the breaker panel box at a
correct angle and directly on circuit breaker or fuse,
as shown in figure 2.

4. Move the receiver up and down slowly over the row

of circuit breakers or fuses while lowering the
sensitivity of the receiver by adjusting the wheel until
only one breaker or fuse causes the receiver to beep.
( In certain instances an adjacent breaker or fuse
may cause a beep due to the routing of the wires ).

5. You can turn off the circuit after locating the right

breaker or fuse, then the receiver will stop beeping.

6. Check the red LED on the transmitter in the outlet is

off to confirm that you have turned the right breaker
or fuse off.

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Finding the Outlets That are Controlled by Wall Switch

1. Using circuit breaker identifier is the easiest way to
check if a wall outlet is controlled by a wall switch.

2. Turn the wall switch off.

3. Plug the transmitter into the outlet being tested.

4. Repeat the Unit Test.

5. If the receiver does not beep, that portion of the
outlet is controlled by the wall switch.

Figure 1

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Figure 2

Cleaning and Storage :

Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and
detergent. Do not use abrasives or solvents.

If the meter is not to be used for periods of longer than
60 days, remove the batteries and store them
separately.

Due to our policy of constant improvement and development, we reserve the
right to change specifications without notice.

WARNING

To avoid electrical shock or damage to the
meter, do not get water inside the case.

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