Cable Detector

A cable detector can locate open power cables, either live or without current, up to 300 V. A cable detector can locate cables, circuits, short circuits and ground wires. To perform these functions, it is not always necessary to disconnect electrically sensitive devices or to disconnect the power to the cable being tested.

Many cable detector devices can also locate ferrous and non-ferrous metals, wood and plastic with high degrees of accuracy. A cable detector provides a safe way to test wall sockets for which no electrical plans or wiring information is available about the cables or their output. A cable detector is very versatile, as it ensures speed and safety when making holes in walls, ceilings and floors.

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Catalog

Cable detector catalog

Cable Detector PCE-STM 5

US$ 33.00

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The Cable Detector offers a reliable solution for the precise detection of objects concealed in walls, floors and ceilings. The integrated calibration function enables precise calibration before each scan to maximise accuracy and reliability. The Cable Detector quickly and efficiently detects metal, wood, beams, pipes and live AC cables.

detects metal, wooden beams and power lines
wooden beams up to 38 mm deep
metal up to 60 mm deep
live wires up to 51 mm deep
displays centre point of wooden beams
alarm: visual and audible

Cable Detector PCE-186 CB

US$ 66.00

ex. VAT, ex. delivery costs

The cable detector PCE-186 CB consists of a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter of the cable detector has many functions. For example, the cable detector can be used to find wires in walls or break cables.

- Voltage measurement AC / DC
- For detection of line interruptions
- Cable tracking in walls and cable duct
- Different beeps
- Resistance measurement

Cable Detector PCE-STM 10

US$ 77.00

ex. VAT, ex. delivery costs

Our Cable Detector enables the precise detection and localisation of power lines, wooden beams, metals and other objects such as water-filled plastic pipes in walls, floors and ceilings. Thanks to its versatility, the Cable Detector can be used on various surfaces such as wood, wallpaper, plaster, acoustic ceilings and painted walls

detects metal, wooden beams and power lines
Magnetic metal: max. 4.72 in
Non-magnetic metal: max. 3.94 in
Power line: max. 1.97 in
Copper wire (≥0.16 in): max. 1.57 in
Wooden beam: max. 1.50 in
Coloured LED display (green, yellow, red)
Alarm: visual and audible

Cable Detector PCE-170 CB

US$ 91.00

ex. VAT, ex. delivery costs

The cable detector is a universal measuring device. With this cable detector for example, RJ11 ISDN telephone lines can be checked for their function. For this purpose it is sufficient to connect the RJ 11 plug of the cable detector with the telephone socket.

Test functions
- Network cable testing
- Coaxial cable test
- Network cable finder
- Continuity test
- Telephone line test

Cable Detector PCE-160 CB

US$ 100.00

ex. VAT, ex. delivery costs

The PCE-160 CT cable detector is a line locator for hard-to-reach cables and is used, for example, in the automotive sector. In addition to the line location, there is also the continuity test with the cable detector.

Sensitivity adjustment
Headphone jack
Different beeps
Cable tracking in walls and cable channels
For mobile use

Cable Detector PCE-LT 12

US$ 130.00

ex. VAT, ex. delivery costs

The cable detector is a versatile measuring instrument. In addition to the standard voltage and current measurements, the cable detector also has a network analysis. With this network analysis, the cable detector can be used to check, for example, LAN connections for their correct wiring and function.

Measurement function:

AC voltage
DC voltage
AC
DC
Resistance
Diode measurement
Continuity test

Cable Detector PCE-191 CB

US$ 132.00

ex. VAT, ex. delivery costs

PCE-191 CB is a handheld, portable wire tracer, cable detector or cable fault meter used for locating wires and cables hidden behind walls and insulation.

- Power range: 220 to 240 V AC
- Frequency range: 50 / 60 Hz
- Acoustic alarm

Cable Detector PCE-180 CBN

US$ 178.00

ex. VAT, ex. delivery costs

PCE-180 CBN is a handheld, portable, battery-powered wire tracer or cable locator that consists of an amplifier probe and acoustic signal or tone generator. This locating device is designed to detect wires or cables hidden behind walls or insulation.

Uses an acoustic signal to detect wires and cables, including network and coaxial cables
Features a 3-position toggle switch (and 3-color LED) for line polarity, continuity and voltage testing
Comes with red and black test leads with alligator clips

Cable Detector PCE-CL 10

US$ 395.00

ex. VAT, ex. delivery costs

PCE-CL 10 is a cable detector that uses the conductive method to detect metal pipes or pipe tracer wires. With PCE-CL 10, you also can locate power cables, lines, circuits, short circuits and ground points, as well as test protective tubing and coaxial cables. To perform these functions, it is not necessary to disconnect the power. Location can be identified in floors, ceilings, walls and the ground, even behind concrete and brick.

- Operating temperature / humidity: 0 ... +40 ºC or
+32 ... +104 ºF / max. 80% rh
- Storing temperature / humidity: -20 ... +60 ºC or
-4 ... +140 ºF/ max. 80% rh
- Max. Voltage: 400 VAC (0 - 60 Hz) / 400 V DC

Purchase Advice

on Cable Finder

What is a cable finder?

As the name suggests, a cable locator is an auxiliary tool for the electrical installer to search for and find the installed and Cable detector application. laid cables in the buildings as well as in the ground.

The cable finders usually consist of two devices: a signal generator and a receiving device. The signal generator modulates a signal on the voltage-free or live line that is to be sought. The receiving part, the cable finder, receives this signal via built-in sensors and shows the reception strength via a display and / or an acoustic signal.

So, it looks like that: the higher the signal deflection / the louder the signal tone is, the closer one is to the searched line. Line locators of this type can be used for many different applications. Thus, short circuits can be located or also the boundary wires for the lawnmower robots.

In addition to the operating mode with a galvanically connected transmitter, the cable locators can find connection cables that are live. The cable finder then detects the electromagnetic field, which spreads out in a ring around each electrical conductor that is live. These simple cable locators often find their application during household renovations.

A fundamental difference between cable finders for indoor applications is the possibility of using the cable finder on live or voltage-free lines. Cable finders for voltage-free lines are often used in the assignment and matching of line pairs in telephone and network technology before the cables are patched. Cable finders, which can be used for live cables, Cable detector PCE-CL 20 application. are used to conduct the power cables and already laid cables or to locate the cable breaks / short circuits.

These two types of line locators are normally used for the indoor cable localization. They can also be sometimes used outdoors. Special cable finders for the outdoor area have additional functions that are better suited for gardening and landscaping or other civil engineering works. This cable finder can also easily locate the lines that are operated without voltage and without a transmitter if they are longer than 100 m.