Triplett Fox & Hound 3 – PN: 3397 - Manual (Page 45)

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on the unfaulted wires, the tracer tone will be reduced in
level on the unfaulted wires, and make locating the open
easier. In fact, if the other wires are unconnected, it helps to
temporarily connect them to earth ground, so that they sup-
press the effect of the coupled signals. It may also help to
connect the far end of the open faulted wire to earth ground.
Doing this will produce the most distinct change in tracer
tone level when the HOUND 3 passes over the location of
the open.
8.2: HOUND 3 Details (refer to Figure 2)
8.2.1: Power Button
The Power Button (EE) is typically pressed and held while
the HOUND 3 is being used. When pressed, the Amplifier
and Speaker (LL) is activated, and the LED lights (CC) are
turned on. Release the button to turn the product off.
8.2.2: Signal Strength Indicator
The Signal Strength Indicator (DD) is used to indicate the
presence of a signal when it may be difficult to hear the sig-
nal coming from the speaker (because of high ambient noise
levels). It will glow brighter as the received signal strength
increases. The brightness will be seen to pulsate with the
characteristics of the received signal.
Helpful Hint
The Signal Strength Indicator responds to any received sig-
nal. Any sound normally heard in the speaker will cause the
Indicator to light. The user will note that the HOUND 3 will