Platinum Tools Fault Trapper TFT100 User Manual
Transient Fault Locaon for Energized Dedicated Circuit Breakers
TFT100 User Manual
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This product should only be used by and connected/
disconnected from a circuit to be tested by qualified
service personnel or certified electricians
Introduction
Fault Trapper™ is a new class of tester intended to locate the
distance to a circuit anomaly that is either intermittently causing a
change in the circuit’s characteristics or blowing the circuit breaker.
Fault Trapper™ can capture and save up to two events (open and/
or short) per test session and save them separately. If the circuit
breaker trips, the backup battery powers the Fault Trapper™ to allow
for an orderly shutdown. The last faults can be viewed using the
battery power. An In-Line Adapter is used to isolate the circuit being
monitored from the breaker panel and all other breakers.
Key Features
• Unattended in-line monitoring of energized dedicated circuits up
to 300 VAC and 40 amps
• Fault Location reported as distance from Fault Trapper™
• Detects a fault whether or not it trips the circuit breaker
• Timer logs elapsed time of tests
• Back-up battery allows capture of breaker trips/Unpowered
display of results
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Safety Alert
Symbols
Definition
Warning: Potential for personal injury
Caution: Potential for damage to or destruction of
equipment
Conformité Européenne.
Conforms to European Economic Area directives.
Disposal Information
Warning: Electricity - High Voltage
Warning: Hot Surface
Safety Information
To ensure safe operation of the Fault Trapper™, follow instructions
carefully when using the unit and observe warning and caution
messages listed in this manual. Failure to observe warnings can
result in severe injury or death and can damage the unit.
• Fault Trapper™ is for use only by persons qualified to work in
and around breaker panels.
• Do not use the Fault Trapper™ or cables if they appear damaged
or the unit is not working properly.
• Do not use with voltages and currents higher than what the Fault
Trapper™ is rated for. The Fault Trapper is rated for 110/120VAC
to 230/240VAC branch circuits at a maximum of 40 amps.
• Turn off circuit breaker prior to attaching Fault Trapper™ and inline adapter to circuit to be monitored.
• Do not use around explosive or flammable gas.
• Use only test leads provided for connecting the Fault Trapper™
to the 40A In-Line Adapter Module.
• Before opening the battery door, remove cables from Fault
Trapper™.
• Always wear personal protective equipment when working with
the Fault Trapper™
• Do not open case of either the Fault Trapper or the In-Line
Adapter (when changing the fuse) with any cables connected to
it.
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Contents:
Fault Trapper
Main Unit
40 Amp In-Line
Adapter
Two Plug-in 2-Wire
Terminal Block
Connectors - 8 to 24
AWG (0.2 to 10 mm)
Banana Plug Leader Cable
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Contents (cont.):
Insulated 1/8” Screwdriver
(1000V Rated)
• Duracell® 9 Volt Alkaline Battery. (Note - Do not use “Heavy
Duty” Carbon batteries or generic budget batteries.)
• User Instruction Sheet
• Warranty Card
Orderable Accessories and Replacement Parts:
Part Number Description
6075 Spare Plug-in 2-Wire Terminal Blocks (Set of 2)
6076 Replacement Banana Plug Leader Cable
19202 Insulated 1/8” Screwdriver (1000V Rated)
TCA008 Hanging Strap with Carabineer
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1. Load Terminal Jack (L1/L2)
2. Source Terminal Jack (S1/S2)
3. Banana Plug Leader Cable Jacks
4. Backlit LCD Display
5. Display Button (View Faults)
6. Ignore Button
7. Test Button (Start/Stop Monitoring)
8. Distance Buttons (Press & Hold to change to Feet or
Meters)
Fault Trapper™ Front Panel and Connections:
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Front Panel and Connections (Cont.):
1. Load Terminal Jack (L1/L2) - Wire or wires removed from
load attaches here using supplied Plug-in Termninal Block
Connectors
2. Power Source Terminal Jack (S1/S2) - Usually attached to
circuit breaker terminal or terminals, using the supplied plug-in
terminal blocks. Screw on terminal block should be tightened to
7 in/lbs.
3. Banana Plug Leader Cable Jacks - Supplied Banana Plug
Leader Cable connects 40A In-Line Adaper Module to Fault
Trapper™.
4. Backlit LCD Display - Shows Distance to Fault, Elapsed Time to
Fault, Fault Type (Short/Open), and Battery Status
5. Display Button - Used to power unit on briefly to view faults
when not powered by AC and to toggle between a breaker trip
fault and a non-breaker trip fault, if there is one.
Displayed Elapsed Time of Test
From the first 0.1 min to 59.9 mins:
The elapsed time will be displayed in minutes
and tenths of a minute (0.1 equals 6 seconds)
From the first hour until 23 hours:
The elapsed time will be displayed as hours
(1h to 23h)
From the first day until the 99th day:
The elapsed time will be displayed as time in
days (1d to 99d)
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6. Ignore Button - Press to ignore events that are part of the
circuit’s normal operation.
7. Test Button - Press Button to start a monitoring session. Press
during a monitoring session to stop a test if running.
8. Distance/Units Button - Press and hold the Display and Ignore
buttons for 3 seconds. The “ft” or “m” icons will flash denoting
the new unit used for measurement.
9. Terminal Block Connectors - Insert the circuit wires or jumpers
into these blocks and insert the blocks into the designated jacks.
To remove the Terminal Block Connectors:
a.) push and hold the orange side tabs towards the jack
b.) then pull the block connector out.
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