TIC 300 PRO High Energy Tic Tracer – Non Contact AC Voltage Detector Users Manual For detailed specifications and ordering info go to www.TestEquipmentDepot.
High Energy Tic Tracer – Non Contact AC Voltage Detector Users Manual March 2010, Rev002 ©2010 Amprobe Test Tools. All rights reserved.
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TIC 300 PRO 1) Voltage sensor 2) ON/OFF Button 3) Circuit TEST button 4) HIGH range switch 5) HIGH range LED 6) LOW range switch 7) LOW range LED 8) Battery compartment 9) HOT STICK attachment point 10) Detection Blue LEDs indicator
CONTENTS SYMBOLS........................................................................... 2 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION ........................................ 3 INTRODUCTION................................................................. 4 Features......................................................................... 4 OPERATION........................................................................ 5 ON / OFF Button............................................................ 5 TEST Button.............
SYMBOLS � X T � � Refer to the manual = Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. Caution Dangerous Voltage Double insulated Complies with EU directives Conforms to relevant Australian standards.
• Observe the proper safety precautions when working with voltages above 33 VAC rms to avoid electrical shock hazard. • Before and after hazardous voltage measurements, test the Tic 300 PRO by pressing the TEST button and/or on a known source such as line voltage to determine proper operation. • Never ground yourself when taking measurements. Do not touch exposed circuit elements. • Do not operate the instrument in an explosive atmosphere. • Do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
INTRODUCTION The TIC 300 PRO is an instrument for safely checking the presence of an AC voltage without making any disconnection in cables, wall sockets, fuses, circuit breakers, junction boxes, etc. No current flow is needed for correct operation. Rugged and reliable for utility, industrial and mine safety applications, The TIC 300 PRO warns against dangerous voltages in low and medium voltage applications up to 122 KV without contacting the energized conductor.
Operation ON / OFF Button When the TIC 300 PRO is activated, the blue LED’s and beeper will pulse at a slow rate about twice a second. The red LED of the range (HIGH) will turn ON. TEST Button The TEST button should be used prior to testing actual power circuits. The TEST function will cause the blue LEDs to pulse at a continuous rate and the beeper tone to stop either on LOW or HIGH mode. OSHA listed clearance distances for working with voltage. National or local requirements may be different.
Voltage Detection LOW Range 1. Push ON/OFF push button to turn the unit ON 2. The high voltage detection circuit is activated.A twice per second beep will be heard and the blue LEDs will flash at the same rate. 3. Push LOW range push button. The unit is ready for low voltage detection 4. Place the probe tip of the TIC 300 PRO near, but not touching the low (<1000 V) voltage line. See Fig.1 5.
2. Push the LOW range push button 3. Make sure the wire or the heating element is energized 4. Place the tip of the probe near the wire and start tracing along it. When the fast or continuous beep stops, this indicates the point of the break or “open” Check Outlets and Switches. (See Figs 3 & 4) 1. Push the ON/OFF push button to turn the unit on 2. Push the LOW range push button 3. Place the probe tip of the TIC 300 PRO against the outlet or switch contact. 4.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR If the TIC 300 PRO will not turn on, check the battery. If there appears to be a malfunction during the operation of the voltage detector, the following steps should be performed in order to isolate the cause of the problem: 1. Check the battery. 2. Review the operating instructions for possible mistakes in operating procedure.
SPECIFICATION Operating voltage LOW Range: 30 to 1500 VAC; HIGH Range: 1500 VAC to 122 kVAC Operating Temperature: 0°C to +52°C(32°F to +125°F); RH < 90% Storage Temperature:0°C to +52°C(32°F to +125°F) battery removed. Environment: < 2000m, outdoor operation Power: 9 volt alkaline battery Power Consumption: • OFF: 340uA • Low Detection mode: 39 mA • High Detection mode:39 mA Duty Cycle: Continuous Response Time: Instantaneous Dimensions: 345(L) x 75(W) x 47(H)mm (13.5 x 3.0 x 1.8 in) Weight: 243g (0.5 lb.
Electrical: Sensitivity: typical as listed on the table below LOW Voltage Voltage Detection Range (Phase to Ground) Average 30V 2.7” 75V 9.7” 100V 1’ 1” 120V 1’ 6” 220V 2’ 4” 500V 4’ 2” 1000V 6’ 3” 1500V 7’ 9” HIGH Voltage Voltage Detection Range (Phase to Ground) Average 1.5 kV 1’ 2” 2.0 kV 2’ 5” 4.0 kV 3” 10.0 kV 6’ 3” 25.0 kV 9’ 4” 50.0 kV 13’ 0” 75.0 kV 14’ 8” 100.0 kV 19’ 8” 122.
Fig.1 Voltage detection in a line Fig.
Fig.3 Voltage detection in a outlet OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF Fig.
HOT STICK Fig.
