Does this unit have CONTINUITY testing to determine which are the traveler wires in a 3-way switch outlet? It has a HORN icon which looks like it would beep if continuity is foun (e.g. the travelers going from one to the next switch box) but I don't see CONTINUITY testing in the features list. Thanks! Does this unit have CONTINUITY testing to determine which are the traveler wires in a 3-way switch outlet? It has a HORN icon which looks like it would beep if continuity is foun (e.g. the... » Read More Does this unit have CONTINUITY testing to determine which are the traveler wires in a 3-way switch outlet? It has a HORN icon which looks like it would beep if continuity is foun (e.g. the travelers going from one to the next switch box) but I don't see CONTINUITY testing in the features list. Thanks! « Show Less
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I would be lying to you if I said I knew. I'm not even sure what you're asking. I bought this multimeter just for one purpose and nothing else. Sorry, I wasn't much help.
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I don't know enough about residential wiring to answer your question, but yes, the HORN icon is what you select for continuity testing, and it beeps when the circuit is complete.
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The meter has an ohms scale which measures resistance between two points. The leads on the meter would have to connected to both ends of the switch wire to measure continuity. The conyinuity of two different wires running through a wall to a remote point could be checked by connecting the ends of the wires at the distant point and then placing the leads on the other ends of the wires.
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Yes it does have the continuity feature. It is the horn icon, when it sounds you have solid continuity.
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I need to be able to monitor packets traveling through all ports on the switch. My understanding is I would need a switch that does port duplication? For example, using a PC running WireShark on port1, I need to see what's traveling between the devices on port2 and port3.This is my first time doing this, so I want to make sure I can do this with this switch.Anyone have the answer?Thanks in advance,A
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Yes it does, but I find the explanation on the box and in the User's Manual to contradict each other. On the box, it says the On/Off switch doubles as a resettable circuit breaker. It says just move switch back to "ON" position to reset. However, in the Manual it says : As a circuit breaker, when it trips due to an overload condition, the ON/OFF Switch goes to the OFF position. Disconnect all connected equipment, and set the ON/OFF position to ON. Reconnect all devices to be protected one at a time. DO NOT reconnect the device that caused the switch to trip. I find that confusing. How are you supposed to know if one of the plugged devices caused it to turn off and if it does how do you determine which one it is? Am I just stupid? In another section it says that this device features an internal protection that will disconnect the surge protective component at the end of its useful life but will maintain power to the load - now unprotected. If this situation is undesirable for the application, follow the manufacturer's instructions for replacing the device. It does have a reset switch, but I am not sure it works after it is hit by a power surge like a lightning strike. Sorry about my ridiculously long answer, but I am somewhat confused by conflicting statements in literature. Good luck!
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i thought the same thing but hold the button down to test for a beep. then press button again to disengage so it stops. keep you eye on the light it does not blink that often but it should blink. if that does not work contact mfg. cause something is wrong. but again it takes time to see it blink and if the test work it is working from what i can see.
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Its really only used to identify where the wire is broken. Connecting the tone generator (red Clip) on the wire in question and then setting the sensitivity on the hand piece and then moving the hand piece along the harness until it stops beeping. Using a multimeter to check from pin to pin on both ends of the harness will give you a continuity check and find if you have a broken wire. Using the Triplett 3399 will show you where it is broken so that you can make a repair. Best of luck
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On as in "hot"? I think this device works like a continuity tester too. Meaning that it sends signal on the other end, thus, detecting the signal as it passes through wires. Hope this make sense.
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I also used a multimeter to figure it out. You'll have to insert a fuse before checking continuity, however.
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There are several holes around the edge of the lip for mounting. I don't remember if it's 3 or 4. On the US version, there is a short 2 wire cord with a 2 prong flat parallel blade edison plug on the end. (that's your basic standard US household plug.) There are two speeds. On... and Off. There is no switch. You plug it in and it goes. It's super easy to install. Here's a better picture. http://tinyurl.com/l2olfsp
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That is a normal installation of manual switches. The hot lead switches between the other two as does the other switch (slave). When they are both on the same lead the load gets power. on different leads the load is off. This switch uses the traveler to switch the slave. So in a few less words NO.
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Your right, I have purchased several different models of the LED lights for evaluation and none have the yellow wire with the green stripe connected. Not even the 90 to 240 volt version has it connected. The three wire cord is a standard cord used in AC powered devices where the yellow wire with a green tracer is the ground. I assume they had a large stock of this wire and decided to just use it. The lights I have do not have the yellow wire extended inside the case. With out modifying or changing the wire you will need to depend on the mounting for ground if needed. As far as the LED lights, I have been impressed. They have worked very well. John Your right, I have purchased several different models of the LED lights for evaluation and none have the yellow wire with the green stripe connected. Not even the 90 to 240 volt version has it connected. The three wire cord is a standard cord used in AC powered devices where the yellow wire with a green tracer is the ground. I assume they had a large stock of this wire and decided to just use it. The lights I have do not have the yellow wire extended inside the case. With out modifying or changing the wire you will need to depend on the mounting for ground if needed. As far as the LED... » Read More Your right, I have purchased several different models of the LED lights for evaluation and none have the yellow wire with the green stripe connected. Not even the 90 to 240 volt version has it connected. The three wire cord is a standard cord used in AC powered devices where the yellow wire with a green tracer is the ground. I assume they had a large stock of this wire and decided to just use it. The lights I have do not have the yellow wire extended inside the case. With out modifying or changing the wire you will need to depend on the mounting for ground if needed. As far as the LED lights, I have been impressed. They have worked very well. John « Show Less
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HI Visa, need a bit more info,..this instrument can tell you if you have power, if your neutral is connected and if you have a short circuit. If you need to know how many circuits there are in a space, count the circuit brakers. If you need to know how many receptacles are on a circuit, shut off a breaker and see what is live or not and you'll be able to quantify them. Have fun, Tom
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Hello, I have no idea, was just curious about the item and thought I could use it to possibly track down a wall switch that goes nowhere in our house. turn off all breakers but the circuit the switch is on and check for a signal thru the wall with the switch on and follow it, have not tried yet. Just checked around a few wires and it does sense the electricity. I think the deal on it detecting cameras is that you can see the infrared with it or something. Have not had time to really check, it may just be a barely useful gimmick. But I hope I can trace the wire. It may make a cool kinda selective sensitivity signal tracer.Peace! Hello, I have no idea, was just curious about the item and thought I could use it to possibly track down a wall switch that goes nowhere in our house. turn off all breakers but the circuit the switch is on and check for a signal thru the wall with the switch on and follow it, have not tried yet. Just checked around a few wires and it does sense the electricity. I think the deal on it detecting cameras is that you can see the infrared with it or something. Have not had time to really check, it may just be a barely useful gimmick. But I hope I can trace the wire. It may make a cool kinda... » Read More Hello, I have no idea, was just curious about the item and thought I could use it to possibly track down a wall switch that goes nowhere in our house. turn off all breakers but the circuit the switch is on and check for a signal thru the wall with the switch on and follow it, have not tried yet. Just checked around a few wires and it does sense the electricity. I think the deal on it detecting cameras is that you can see the infrared with it or something. Have not had time to really check, it may just be a barely useful gimmick. But I hope I can trace the wire. It may make a cool kinda selective sensitivity signal tracer.Peace! « Show Less
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I had it fail to read continuity twice, rendering it not trustworthy, and the beep is fairly delayed. It is certainly not as fast as a Fluke 115/117. I returned mine.
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Your question is faulty. You first have to understand breakers and fuses. If power provided is cut off and comes back on it makes no difference. This only trips when there is a problem with what you are plugging in behind it. It's a portable highly sensitive circuit breaker built into a an outlet. If you trip this from what you have plugged into this it will need to be manually reset. It defeats the safety purpose of this if it was to automatically reset itself. You could restart a fire or sparking event instead of shutting one down. You would not want this to automatically reset itself. You could also re-shock yourself automatically if it automatically reset itself. There is a reason I am the 2A3 King. Your question is faulty. You first have to understand breakers and fuses. If power provided is cut off and comes back on it makes no difference. This only trips when there is a problem with what you are plugging in behind it. It's a portable highly sensitive circuit breaker built into a an outlet. If you trip this from what you have plugged into this it will need to be manually reset. It defeats the safety purpose of this if it was to automatically reset itself. You could restart a fire or sparking event instead of shutting one down. You would not want this to automatically reset itself.... » Read More Your question is faulty. You first have to understand breakers and fuses. If power provided is cut off and comes back on it makes no difference. This only trips when there is a problem with what you are plugging in behind it. It's a portable highly sensitive circuit breaker built into a an outlet. If you trip this from what you have plugged into this it will need to be manually reset. It defeats the safety purpose of this if it was to automatically reset itself. You could restart a fire or sparking event instead of shutting one down. You would not want this to automatically reset itself. You could also re-shock yourself automatically if it automatically reset itself. There is a reason I am the 2A3 King. « Show Less
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It is supposed to beep and it does......at times. I had an incident with mine where it beeped on 110v and then didn't on 440v then did again on the 110v. I don't know why it didn't detect the 440 when it tested OK on 110. I would not recommend this product.
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If you need a neutral, note mine is model ZW3002-WCS, which has a traveler for 3-way switches. No screws; 5 wires labeled ground, neutral, line, load, traveler.
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I was in Florence and every outlet in my room was 3 holes. I was told 2 prong plugs might not be spaced far enough apart to reach the outer 2 holes. Supposedly 2 holes are the old style and 3 are new. Modern hotels or recently renovated ones will have 3, but older homes may have 2. I followed online advice and bought 3 which was what I needed