Greenlee Sidekick® Plus Test Set User Manual

User manual for the Greenlee Sidekick® Plus Test Set, covering operation, safety, maintenance, and measurement functions for field technicians.


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Brand
Greenlee
Category
Test Set
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
108
File format
PDF
File size
1.6 MB
Published
31 October, 2026
Updated
31 October, 2026
MD5 checksum
11E168019B6EA0FAD7DFFAECBD6B7B81

About this manual

This manual provides detailed instructions for operating and maintaining the Greenlee Sidekick® Plus Test Set, a compact, battery-powered tool for electrical and communication testing. It covers safety procedures, component descriptions, measurement categories, and operational functions including voltage, loop current, TDR, and RFL testing. The manual also includes maintenance guidance and specifications for the device.

The Sidekick® Plus integrates multiple testing functions into one handheld unit, including volt-ohmmeter, longitudinal balance tester, and open meter capabilities. It features an intuitive interface and USB communication for field use, with optional features such as impulse noise, step TDR, and wideband testing.

What's inside

  • Introduction
  • Safety
  • Test Lead Terminology
  • Components
  • Operation
  • Maintenance
  • Specifications
  • Warranty
  • Appendix A: Startup
  • Appendix B: Impulse Noise Feature

Specifications

Distance measurement accuracy0.5% of DTS, ±0.5 Ω
Maximum fault resistance20 MΩ
Distance range0 to 20 km (0 to 65 kft)
Circuit loss range+3 to –70 dB
Circuit loss resolution0.1 dB
Circuit loss accuracy±0.5 dB

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum fault resistance for the RFL function?

The maximum fault resistance is 20 MΩ.

What is the range for circuit loss measurements?

The range is +3 to –70 dB with a resolution of 0.1 dB and accuracy of ±0.5 dB.

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