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
| 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 | |
| Warranty | 2 years | |
Model: Fluke 2042 Cable locator