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INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing Power Probe products. The Power Probe is the best professional electrical tester for reducing diagnostic time in 6 to 24 volt automotive electrical systems. After a simple hook-up of the Power Probe to the vehicle’s battery, the automotive technician can determine at a glance at the red/green LED indicator, if a circuit is positive, negative or open without reconnecting hook-up clips from one battery pole to the other.
English Table of Contents Power Probe I & II Hook-up and quick self-test .....................................................................................................3 Polarity testing .........................................................................................................................4 Continuity testing .....................................................................................................................
HOOK-UP Unroll the Power Probe cable. Clamp the RED battery hook-up clip to the POSITIVE terminal of the vehicle’s battery. Clamp the BLACK battery hook-up clip to the NEGATIVE terminal of the vehicle’s battery. QUICK SELF-TEST Rock the power switch forward (+), the LED indicator should light RED. (The PP2 will sound a high pitched tone in addition to the red light) Rock the power switch rearward (-), the LED indicator should light GREEN.
POLARITY TESTING Contacting the Power Probe tip to a POSITIVE (+) circuit will light the LED indicator RED. (The Power Probe 2 audio feature will sound a high pitched tone when contacting positive) Contacting the Power Probe tip to an OPEN circuit will be indicated by the LED indicator not lighting. Red = positive Green = negative 4 English Contacting the Power Probe tip to a NEGATIVE (-) circuit will light the LED indicator GREEN.
CONTINUITY TESTING By using the Power Probe tip together with the auxiliary ground test lead, continuity can be tested on wires and components that are disconnected from the vehicle’s electrical system. When continuity is present, the LED indicator will light GREEN.
ACTIVATING REMOVED COMPONENTS Connect the negative auxiliary clip Contact the tip to the positive terminal of the bulb Press the power switch forward to activate the bulb 6 Activate fuel pumps, magnetic clutches, starter solenoids, cooling fans, blower motors, lights etc. English By using the Power Probe tip together with the auxiliary ground lead, components can be activated, thereby testing their function. Connect the negative auxiliary clip to the negative terminal of the component being tested.
TESTING TRAILER LIGHTS AND CONNECTIONS 1. Connect the Power Probe to a good battery. 2. Clip the auxiliary ground clip to the trailer ground. 3. Probe the contacts at the jack and apply voltage to them. This lets you check the function and orientation of the trailer lights. If the circuit breaker tripped, reset it by depressing the reset button.
ACTIVATING ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS Warning: Haphazardly applying voltage to certain circuits can cause damage to a vehicle’s electronic components. Therefore, it is strongly advised to use the correct schematic and diagnosing procedure while testing. Motor TRICK: When poweringup components, you can increase the life of your Power Probe switch if you first press the switch, then contact the tip to the component. The arcing will take place at the tip instead of the contacts of the switch.
ACTIVATING ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS WITH NEGATIVE (-) VOLTAGE Contact the probe tip to the negative terminal of the component, the LED indicator should light RED. While keeping an eye on the red LED indicator, quickly depress and release the power switch rearward (-). If the red indicator changed instantly from RED to GREEN you may proceed with further activation. If the green indicator went off at that instant or if the circuit breaker tripped, the Power Probe has been overloaded.
JUMPER LEAD FEATURE The Power Probe negative battery hook-up lead and auxiliary ground lead are connected directly through the Power Probe. By leaving the positive hook-up disconnected from the vehicle’s battery, the Power Probe can be used as a long jumper lead. Motor nd a ng ye dire dir ctly t ecto hroug por e h st i w flo flu w a no hor t is a a n v e i r sit cur Positive nte po e i r r L a co Positive hook-up clip hangs loose. Clip positivo (ROJO) suelto.
CHECKING FOR BAD GROUND CONTACTS Probe the suspected ground wire or contact with the probe tip. Observe the green LED indicator. Depress the power switch forward then release. If the LED indicator changed from GREEN to RED, this is not a true ground. If the circuit breaker tripped, this circuit is more than likely a direct ground. Keep in mind that high current components such as starter motors will also trip the circuit breaker.
USING THE LIGHT AND TONE (POWER PROBE II) The Power Probe II has the option of a light and tone. Once connected to a good battery, the light and the tone will be activated. The light illuminates the area you are testing and is a great asset for seeing in dark areas. POSITIVE = CONSTANT TONE NEGATIVE = PULSING TONE 12 English The tone feature enhances the polarity signal. When the tip is contacted to a positive circuit, a high pitch tone will sound off.
Power Probe Warranty Power Probe products undergo a strict quality control inspection for workmanship, function, and safety before leaving the factory. From the date of purchase, we will warranty/repair Power Probe products for one (1) year against defects in parts and workmanship. All repairs due to misuse will be charged a fee not to exceed the cost of the tool. All warranty units must be accompanied by a copy of the original sale receipt.
