Amprobe AT-5000 Underground-Wire-Tracer - Manual (Page 9)

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INTRodUCTIoN
The Amprobe AT-5000 is a state-of-the-art utility cable locator precisely designed with many powerful features to provide you
with optimum information about your application.
Having confidence in an instrument is an important part of to use the instrument. All Applications are different and unique. An
understanding of the system’s operation Could mean the difference between several minutes or several hours on the job.
Please read this manual carefully. Take the time to learn how the instrument operates. The operation is user friendly and easy to
learn. Test it in a variety of situations. You will soon have the confidence to use it on a daily basis to solve the problems that were
unsolvable before.
PRECAUTIoNS ANd SAfETy MEASURES
General
This instrument has been designed in compliance with EN 61010-1:2001 directive. For your own safety and to avoid damaging
the instrument we suggest you follow the procedures hereby prescribed and to read carefully all the notes preceded by the
symbol .
Before and during measurements please be very diligent in following instructions below:
Do not measure voltage or current in wet or dusty places; •
Do not measure in presence of gas, explosive materials or combustibles; •
Do not touch the circuit under test if no measurement is being taken; •
Do not touch exposed metal parts, unused terminals, circuits and so on; •
Do not use the instrument if it seems to be malfunctioning (i.e. if you notice deformations, breaks, leakage of substances, and •
absence of messages on the display and so on);
Use only cables and accessories approved by Amprobe.
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Symbols used in this manual
Important instructions concerning the protection of staff and equipment as well as technical safety within this document are
labeled with one of the following symbols:
 Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury or material
damage.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Notes have important information and useful tips on the operation of your equipment. Non-observance may result
in incorrect measurement results.
Safety Precautions
This manual contains basic advice for the installation and operation of Amprobe Underground cable locator and accessories.
The manufacturer is not liable for damage to material or humans due to non-observance of the instructions and safety advice
provided in this manual. Therefore, this manual should be provided and reviewed by all personnel associated with the cable
locating equipment.
Safety Practices
Familiarize yourself with all required safety practices of the local utility company, or other owner of the plant before entering an
access area, or connecting an Amprobe transmitter. Ensure that the line is de-energized and out of service, before connecting
the transmitter directly to any conductor. NEVER make a direct connection to a live power cable. Follow the appropriate safety
procedures to avoid the risk of injury if using a clamp on energized electrical or control lines. Pay special attention when using a
locator in high traffic areas.
Intended Application
Safe operation is only realized when using the equipment for its intended purpose. Using the equipment for other purposes
may lead to human danger and equipment damage.
The limits described under the technical data section may not be exceeded.
Malfunction Behavior
The equipment may only be used when working properly. When irregularities or malfunctions appear that cannot be solved
consulting this manual, the equipment must immediately be put out of operation and marked as not functional. Amprobe must
be contacted for technical support and/or service. The instrument may only be operated when the malfunction is resolved.
dangers when operating with HV:
Special safety attention is needed when operating HV facilities, especially non-stationary equipment. The regulations VDE 0104
about setting up and operation of electric test equipment, i.e. the corresponding EN 50191 as well as country-specific regulations
and standards must be observed.
Safety installations may not be by-passed nor deactivated.
Operation requires a minimum two people whereas the second person must be able to activate the emergency switch in case of
danger.
To avoid hazardous electric charges of metallic parts in the vicinity, all metallic parts must be grounded.
To avoid drawing dangerous arcs, switching should only be done in a de-energized condition.