Features
The multipurpose solution to cable location
The Fluke 2042 is a professional general purpose cable locator. It is ideal for tracing cables in walls and underground, locating fuses/breakers on final circuits and locating interruptions and short-circuits in cables and electrical floor heating systems. It can also be used for tracing metallic water and heating pipes. The unit is supplied as a complete kit comprising of a transmitter and receiver in a purpose-made carry case. The receiver also incorporates a torch function for working in dimly lit locations.
Key features
- For all applications (live or dead cables) without additional instruments
- Set includes a transmitter and a receiver
- Proven digitally coded sender signal guarantees clear signal identification
- Transmitter with LC-display for transmitting level, transmitting code and external voltage
- Receiver with a backlight LC-display for level of receiving signal, code of receiving signal and live voltage indication
- Automatic or manual adjustment of receiving signal sensitivity
- Acoustical receiving signal switchable
- Auto-Power-Off
- Additional torch lamp function for working in dark environments
- Additional transmitters are available for extension of to distinguish between several signals
What's Included?
- 4 test leads
- battery 9 V, IEC 6LR61
- 6 batteries 1.5 V, IEC LR^6
- 2 crocodile clamps
- 2 test probes
- carrying case
- user manual
Specifications
Technical Specifications |
Voltage measurement range |
Transmitter |
12 V, 50 V, 120 V, 230 V, 400 V |
Frequency range |
Transmitter |
0 – 60 Hz |
Output signal |
Transmitter |
125 kHz |
Voltage |
Transmitter |
Up to 400 V AC/DC |
Tracing depth cable location |
Receiver |
0 – 2.5 m wall/underground cables |
Main voltage detection |
Receiver |
0 – 0.4 m |
Environmental specifications |
Operating temperature |
Transmitter |
0 to 40°C |
Receiver |
0 to 40°C |
Storage temperature |
Transmitter |
-20°C to +60°C |
Receiver |
-20°C to +60°C |
Humidity (without condensation) |
Transmitter |
Max. 80% relative |
Receiver |
Max. 80% relative |
Operating altitude |
Transmitter |
Up to 2000 m |
Receiver |
Up to 2000 m |
Safety specifications |
Electrical safety |
EN 61010-1 |
Overvoltage category |
Cat. III 300 V |
Mechanical and general specifications |
Size |
Transmitter |
190 x 85 x 50 mm |
Receiver |
250 x 65 x 45mm |
Weight |
Transmitter |
0.45 kg |
Receiver |
0.36 kg |
Batteries |
Transmitter |
6 pc Batteries 1.5V |
Receiver |
1 pc Battery 9V |