61-956 Ideal Industries, 61-956 Datasheet - Page 3

• Manufacturer Part Number: 61-956
• Description: Circuit Tracer; Open/Closed; for circuits 0-600V AC/DC
• Manufacturer: Ideal Industries
• Type: Circuit Tracerr

Specifications of 61-956

• Battery Life: 40 hours open circuit testing / 25 hours short circuit tracing
• Battery Type: Transmitter: (4) AA batteries × 1.5 V, Receiver: (3) AA batteries × 1.5 V
• Current, Output: 200 mA p-pMAX
• Frequency, Operating: 32 kilohertz
• Fuse Type: 1 A/1000 V, High-Energy, Fast-Acting (6 mm × 46 mm) — IDEAL # F-958
• Includes: Transmitter, Receiver, Test Leads and Case
• Indicator: On/Off, Line energized, Low battery
• Sensing Range: 15 Ft. Underground
• Sensing Type: Magnetic
• Signal Output: 30 V Nominal
• Voltage Range: 0 to 600 VAC/VDC

Receiver:
1)
2)
3)
Battery Pack for Inductive Clamp:
Ensure the clamp is unplugged from the
battery pack.
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
Fuse Replacement (TR-958 only)
Ensure that the test leads are removed from the
input jacks and the circuit under test.
1)
2)
3)
Remove the battery cap by loosening the screw.
Replace batteries with (3) new AA batteries.
Assemble cap and re-tighten the screw.
Remove cap by squeezing the ribbed tabs on
either side of the cap.
Remove the battery holder noting the
orientation to the strap mount on the case.
Replace batteries with (8) new C-cell batteries.
Re-install battery holder into the case noting
the orientation to the magnetic strap mount.
Snap cap back onto case.
Remove the (6) screws that are assembled
into the back of the transmitter.
Replace the fuse (#F-958).
Re-assemble the back cap and re-tighten the
(6) screws.
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Mount
Strap
Strap Mount
Ribbed
Ribbed Tabs
Tabs
Maintenance
Clean the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Do not use abrasives or solvents.
Service and Replacement Parts
This unit has no user-serviceable parts except for the fuse in the transmitter. For
replacement parts or to inquire about service, contact IDEAL Technical Support at
877-201-9005 or visit our website, www.testersandmeters.com.
Specifications:
Transmitter
Operating Frequency:
Current Output of Signal:
Voltage Output of Signal:
Operating Voltage:
Fuse:
Battery Power:
Battery life:
Indicators:
Receiver
Sensing:
Maximum range:
Signal response:
Battery Power:
Battery life:
32 kilohertz, fixed-amplitude, time-modulated signal
200mA p-p
30V nominal (2 watts)
0 – 600V AC/DC
1A/1000V, High-Energy, Fast-Acting (6mm x 46mm) –
IDEAL # F-958
1.5V x (4) AA batteries (NEDA 15A, IEC LR6)
40 hours open circuit testing / 25 hours short circuit tracing.
On/Off, Line energized, Low battery
Magnetic
15 feet underground.
Numeric display and Audible beep
1.5V x (3) AA batteries (NEDA 15A, IEC LR6)
20 hours
max
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into 50 ohms