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Model 344 Track Circuit Short Finder
Classic track circuit trouble shooting tool. Across the railroad industry, this product is successfully used as the common method to test track insulation of all types. It is further used to identify pockets of low ballast resistance; high resistance track wire connections in signal bonds, power bonds, impedance bonds, etc.; to test track circuit commissioning and testing shunts for proper resistance; test lightning arrestors for carbon-trace paths, etc. On both test frequencies (3.0kHz and 24.0kHz), will read resistance from Zero ohms to 10 Ohms, in 0.01 ohm steps; 11 to 50 Ohms, in 10th Ohm steps. Maximum resistance read is 150 ohms. Will indicate resistances above with symbol >150.
For identifying direction of source, frequencies and voltages of AC interference with track circuits, includes a spectrum analyzer that reads 0Hz to 20,000Hz signals above 70mV in level. Both frequencies of the signals detected and their voltages are shown in the spectrum analyzer display. Integral Voltmeter for track circuit trouble-shooting reads AC and DC voltages to 17 Volts, simultaneously. Ideal for working
with Style C (AC/DC) Track Circuits. Runs on internal, 12VDC, 1.2AH, rechargeable gel cell. Operating temperature range: -40degF/C to 140 degF/60 degC (battery dependent). Comes with 10A Probe Leads; built-in rechargeable battery; Universal Charger and zippered, padded, nylon case, with extra-large lead storage pocket.
| REF | DESCRIPTION | PART NO. |
| 1 | Model 344 Short Finder | 344-1 |
Probe and Clamp Attachments
| REF | DESCRIPTION | PART NO. |
| 1 | Dual-Blade Probes (7 in. lg) w/leads | 324-28A |
| 2 | File Probes (12 in. lg) w/leads, pouch (shown) | 324-25 |
| 3 | Track Probes (12 in. lg) w/leads, pouch | 324-27 |
| 4 | Rail Clamps/Leads Connector Set (Head) w/Pouch (shown) | 324-31 |
| 5 | Rail Clamps/Leads Connector Set (Base) w/Pouch | 344-20 |
| 6 | HD, orange, nylon Carry Bag, 18 inches long | 506ONBZB |
Shunt Clamp Test Block Kits
| REF | DESCRIPTION | PART NO. |
| 1 | Kit with Test Blocks for both Head and Base of Rail Clamps | 324-104-1001 |
| 2 | Kit with Test Blocks for Warren Fast Shunts | 324-104W-1001 |
| 3 | Kit with Test Blocks for Imbedded Rail Shunts | 324-104I-1001 |
| 4 | Kit with Test Blocks for Clamps & Warren Fast Shunts | 324-1042-1001 |
| 5 | Kit with Test Blocks for Clamps, Warren Fast & Imbedded Rail Shunts | 324-1CWI-1001 |
Calibration Check Kit
Unlike the Model 324 Short Finder, which requires no calibration checking or calibration, the Model 344 Short Finder, with its highly accurate resistance readings, requires periodic calibration checking and possible calibration. We have put together a Kit, including the appropriate resistance loads and specially selected lead set, with carry pouch that will allow you to confirm calibration or determine that recalibration is necessary.
| REF | DESCRIPTION | PART NO. |
| 1 | Calibration Check Device for 344 Short Finder | 344-30 |
| 2 | Calibration Check Device f/344 Short Finder w/ Leads | 344-30K1 |
| 3 | Calibration Check Device f/344 w/Leads and Carry Pouch | 344-30K2 |