Model R5300 Continuity Tester Instruction Manual www reedinstruments REED Instruments com 1-877-849-2127 | info@reedinstruments.com | www.reedinstruments.
Table of Contents Safety...........................................................................................................2 Features........................................................................................................2 Instrument Description.................................................................................3 Specifications...............................................................................................4 Operating Instructions...........................
Instrument Description 1. Power Switch 2. Power LED 3. Main Unit 4. Black Clip 5. Red Clip 6. Black Clip 7. Red Clip 8. Remote Unit 9. Bi-Color LED 10. Continuity LED 1 10 9 2 8 R5300 3 Tip: To remove the Remote Unit from the Main Unit, use one hand to hold the Main Unit and use other hand to move the Remote Unit upwards. 7 4 6 5 reedinstruments REED Instruments www com 3 1-877-849-2127 | info@reedinstruments.com | www.reedinstruments.
Specifications Wire Verification Distance Minimum Wire Size Power Supply Product Certifications Visual Indicator Audible Indicator Fuse Protection Continuity Confirmation Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Dimensions Weight 10,000 feet (3000 meters) 26 gage 9V battery CE Yes (Green and Red LEDs) Yes (Pulsating Beeper, approx. 85 dB) 0.5A/250V Equal to or less than 2.0 K Ohms 14 to 113°F (-10 to 45°C) 0-85% 14 to 122°F (-10 to 50°C) 4.5 x 3 x 1.
4. If the red clip of the Main Unit is connected to wire under test to the red clip of the Remote Unit and the black clip of the Main Unit is connected through wire under test to the black clip of the Remote Unit, then the bi-color LED flashes green indicating correct connection orientation. 5. If the bi-color LED flashes red, this indicates the Remote Unit leads are not correctly connected. Reverse the Remote Unit leads and the bi-color LED will flash green. 6.
Local Continuity Test Using only the Main Unit you can test in-wall wiring at different locations in the same room. Other applications include; test fuses, bulbs, relay contacts, switches, diodes and circuit breakers, etc. 1. Turn on the Main Unit, the power LED lights green. If the power LED does not light, replace battery. 2. To check same room wiring runs, attach the red and black clips of the Main Unit to two wires on one end of the multi-wire cable under test and let the Main Unit hang on wires. 3.
Battery Replacement 1. Before removing the battery, turn off the instrument and disconnect it from all cables or circuits under test. 2. Unscrew the battery cover and remove. 3. Replace the old battery with a new battery. 4. Reinstall the battery cover with screw. Note: To avoid damage, do not pull battery connector cable with force when replacing battery. For service on this or any other REED product or information on other REED products, contact REED Instruments at info@reedinstruments.com.
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