Power Finder ×

Trace hot, neutral and ground wires in walls, conduit and underground Can be used to find circuit breakers, fuses, power panels, lighting panels, junction boxes and shorts to ground Supports transmitter-to-receiver distances up to 4 miles Accessories included: transmitter plug, 2-receptacle blades, test leads, 2-9V batteries and carrying case

The PowerFinder Circuit Tracer is designed to be used by experienced, trained electrical workers to identify and/or trace circuits. This requires that the transmitter be integrated into the circuit being traced or identified and that the circuit is powered by 9 to 300 volts AC or DC (680 VAC or 1000 VDC when using the 38583 High Voltage Adapter). The transmitter is designed to plug into a standard 120 V outlet. For all other uses, a transmitter plug adapter with alligator clips and attachable receptacle blades are included.

The PowerFinder is composed of two primary components: the receiver and the transmitter. When the transmitter is plugged into any 9-300 Volt AC or DC source (680 VAC or 1000 VDC when using the 38583 High Voltage Adapter), it draws a very small current (8-100 mA) in a very unique manner: the current drawn is a crystal controlled, precision combination of four separate frequencies. This composite signal gives it a specialized Signature.  To be received, the signal must have this exact combination of frequencies. 
 
This feature greatly reduces the possibility of interference from electrical noise, which is often caused by lamps, appliances, fluorescent fixtures, or machinery that is supplied by the same power source as the circuit being traced.
 
The current drawn by the transmitter generates a magnetic field signature around the conductor being traced which matches the current itself. This magnetic signature is present the entire length of the current path, including through breakers, fuses, switchgear, and transformers.
 
The PowerFinder receiver is tuned to pick up only that magnetic signature produced by the transmitter.
 

POWERFINDER SPECIFICATIONS

POWERFINDER SPECIFICATIONS ×

Transmitter
Operating Voltage	9-300 Volts, AC/DC (200-680 VAC, 200-1000 VDC when using the 38583 High Voltage Adapter)
Current	8 mA Avg.; 100 mA Peak
Operating Temperature	0°-120° F
Size	2-3/4" x 2" x 1.5"
Receiver
Power	Standard 9 Volt Battery (included)
Range	Up to 20 feet from circuit
Operating Temperature	0° - 120° F
Size	5-1/2" x 2-3/4" x 1"

Circuit Tracer Application Guide

FEATURE	CIRCUIT SEEKER CS-8000	CLOSED CIRCUIT 2007
Locate and identify breakers	•	•
Locate and identify fuses	•	•
Locate and identify blown fuses	•
Trace concealed wiring in walls and floors	•	•
Locate junction box relays and transformers	•	•
Locate switch gear	•	•
Find shorts to ground	•	•
Trace wires in PVC (nonmetallic conduit)	•	•
Find opens in a circuit	•
Localize power and lighting panels	•	•
Operate on energized circuits	•	•
Operate on low voltage circuits	•	•
Operate on high voltage circuits (600VAC)	•
Operate on unenergized circuits	•	•1
Trace shielded cable	•
Trace metal conduit	•2	•
Sort wires and trace coax cable	•
Auto gain circuitry for improved accuracy	•
AC voltage range	0-750V	9-300V
DC voltage range	0-750V	9-300V
Distance - receiver from transmitter	300 ft.-4 mi.3 (915 m-6.5 km)	3-4 miles (4.9 km-6.5 km)
Transmitter battery	(2) AA	-
Receiver battery	(2) AA	9V

1. For circuits without power, hook-up a 9V battery in series with the circuit and transmitter to power the line.
2. Closed circuit applications only.
3. Depends on application - shorter distances for open circuit tracing, longer distances for closed circuit tracing applications.