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Transmitter and receiver are fully-adjustable for accurate locating Voltage protection allows use on live AC circuits Automatic shutoff prevents accidental battery discharge Both the transmitter and receiver are housed in a durable, molded carrying case with a quick reference operation guide on the inside of the lid Compact design

The Greenlee 508S Wire Finder is used to trace energized or dead wires with reliable results on buried cables to depths of 3 feet and lengths up to 1000 feet (300 m). The 508S is very useful in determining the approximate depth of the wires before to digging.

The Wire Finder is designed to locate the path of energized (120 VAC) or de-energized wires behind walls and underground. The 508S is also capable of locating a specific circuit breaker, pinpointing wires before drilling and verifying dig sites underground. The effective range is up to 3 feet deep and up to 1000 feet in length.

The unit consists of a transmitter, model 508ST, equipped with a thumb wheel switch for turning the unit on and adjusting the output level and an IEC socket on the back of the unit for use with either the AC adapter plug or the large alligator clip leads. A two position switch is provided for choosing either the AC adapter plug (PLUG) or the alligator clip leads (LEADS). The transmitter has an automatic shut off feature. If the unit is left on for approximately 90 minutes, the unit will shut itself off. To restart, turn the power switch off, then on again. The transmitter is constructed of high impact plastic and is powered by one 9V battery.

The receiver, model 508SR, is equipped with a thumb wheel switch for turning the unit on and adjusting the receiver gain. The tracking antenna is attached to the receiver with a 5-foot long cable. The receiver is also equipped with the automatic shut-off feature. If the receiver has been left on for approximately 90 minutes, the unit will shut off. To restart, just turn the power switch off, then on again. The receiver has been designed to filter AC power related noise. The receiver is constructed of high impact plastic and is powered by one 9V battery.

The alligator clip leads are available to connect the transmitter to electrical wire, CATV coax, telephone drops, irrigation control wires or metallic pipes.

Also included in the 508S is an AC adapter plug for use with the IEC socket on the transmitter to use with an outlet. (Maximum of 120 VAC)

This locating system is packaged in a molded plastic carrying case with extra batteries and has operating instructions on the inside of the lid.
 

Locators Application Guide

FEATURE	BLL-200	501	PE2003	508S	521A
Trace concealed wiring in walls and floors		•		•
Locate junction box relays and transformers	•
Locate switch gear	•
Find shorts to ground			•2		•1
Trace wires in PVC (nonmetallic conduit)	•	•		•
Find opens in a circuit			•2		•
Localize power and lighting panels	•	•		•
Operate on energized circuits	•	•		•
Operate on low voltage circuits	•	•	•	•
Operate on high voltage circuits (600VAC)	•
Operate on unenergized circuits	•	•	•	•	•
Trace shielded cable	•	•3		•3	•3
Trace buried metal conduit
Trace coax cable	•	•5		•5	•4
Auto gain circuitry for improved accuracy	•
AC voltage range	0-600V	0-240V	0-240V	0-240V	0-120V
DC voltage range	0-300V	0-500V	0-400V	0-500V	0-250V
Distance-receiver from transmitter	5,000 ft.	•7	5,000 ft.	1,000 ft.	•6
Transmitter battery	(4) AA	(8) AA	12V rechargeable	(1) 9V	(8) D
Receiver battery	(4) AA	(1) 9V	(1) 9V	(1) 9V	(1) 9V

1. 10,000 ohms and less–both ends isolated from grounds.
2. Does not locate the path–has to be predetermined and only in direct burial applications; 5,000,000 and less.
3. Transmitter connected to metallic shield.
4. Will trace coax providing the bond is in place at the remote end–will disrupt service.
5. No sorting (high RF bleeds) can trace coax if transmitter connected to braid.
6. Low frequency locators need a “path to earth” (dirt), 5000 ft. on an open conductor and 2500 ft. on a metallic pipe at 3 ft. deep.
7. Direct Connection 4,000 ft at 7 ft deep
   Inductive Coupler 1,000 ft at 3 ft deep
   Inductive Antenna 700 ft at 3 ft deep