Key Features

• Automatic Tool Detection: Detects when a connected power tool starts and stops by sensing the magnetic field around its power cord.

• Wireless System Control: Sends wireless signals to compatible iVAC Pro components to automatically control dust collection.

• Adjustable Sensitivity: Active current-sensing threshold can be adjusted to approximately 0.3A or greater to accommodate different power tools.

• Independent of Tool Voltage: Does not carry the power tool's electrical load, allowing use with tools of different voltages, frequencies, currents and phases.

• Three Operating Modes: Auto, Off and On modes provide automatic operation as well as manual control when required.

• 40 ft Wireless Range: Provides approximately 40 ft (12 m) line-of-sight communication range.

• Activity LED: Provides a visual indication of unit operation.

• External Power Supply: Includes a 5V / 1A AC-to-DC power adapter with a 10 ft power cord.

• Durable Housing: High-quality plastic enclosure designed for workshop environments.

How It Works

The iVAC Pro Tool Plus clamps around the electrical cord of a power tool and monitors the magnetic field produced when electrical current flows through the cord.

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When the power tool is switched on and the current draw reaches the configured sensing threshold, the Tool Plus detects the magnetic field and transmits a wireless signal to the iVAC Pro system. The system can then activate the appropriate automatic blast gate and/or start the connected dust collector.

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When the power tool is switched off, the Tool Plus detects the loss of the magnetic field and sends the corresponding wireless signal. The iVAC Pro system then completes its programmed shut-down sequence, including any configured dust collector shut-off delay.

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Because sensing occurs externally around the power cord, no modification to the power tool or its electrical circuit is required.

Installation & Compatibility

• Clamp-On Installation: Attaches directly to the power tool's electrical cord using the supplied clamp.

• One Per Tool: One iVAC Pro Tool Plus is required for each power tool that requires automatic detection.

• Adjustable Detection Level: Active current sensing is adjustable from approximately 0.3A or greater.

• Tool Power Compatibility: Designed for use regardless of the power tool's operating voltage, frequency, current or number of phases.

• System Compatibility: Communicates wirelessly with compatible iVAC Pro Switches and automatic blast gates.

• Wireless Range: Approximately 40 ft (12 m) line of sight.

• Power Supply: Includes UL/FCC-approved AC-to-5VDC, 5V / 1A adapter with 10 ft cord.

• No Tool Wiring Required: The Tool Plus senses current externally and does not require modification of the power tool or its electrical circuit.

• North American Compliance: Supplied power adapter is UL and FCC approved.