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CXL4 Cable Avoidance Tool
DXL4 Depth Measuring Cable Avoidance Tool
SGA4 Signal Generator
SGV4 Signal Generator
MXL4 Precision Pipe & Cable Locator
MXT4 Transmitter

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Page 1: ...CXL4 Cable Avoidance Tool DXL4 Depth Measuring Cable Avoidance Tool SGA4 Signal Generator SGV4 Signal Generator MXL4 Precision Pipe Cable Locator MXT4 Transmitter INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

Page 2: ...acing 33 Induction 34 Searching 35 36 Multiple Services 37 Inductive Sweep 38 Non Metallic Pipe Tracing 39 Sonde Batteries 40 Duct Sonde Batteries 41 Tracing a Sonde 42 43 Plastic Pipe Tracers and Fle...

Page 3: ...of the Plastic Pipe Tracer or Flexible Tracer terminals when in use The Signal Generator Transmitter leads MUST NOT be connected directly to a live service Beware of multiple services The Locators wil...

Page 4: ...L4 and MXL4 Locators The CXL4 DXL4 and MXL4 can provide precise information about the position and depth DXL4 and MXL4 only of buried services The combination of locating modes enables buried services...

Page 5: ...et Auxiliary 10m Earth Lead Direct Connection Leads Crocodile Clips Connection Magnets Batteries Earth Stake Accessory Tray Accessory Tray Holding Clips 3 Signal Strength Indicator Output Power Level...

Page 6: ...SGV4 Signal Generator The SGV4 Signal Generator is designed for use with the CXL4 and DXL4 Locators Automatic Daily Self Test Data Logging of all Signal Generator activity Automatic Back light Four P...

Page 7: ...wer Output settings up to One Watt Pulsed or Continuous output signal Loud Muted or Silent audible output settings Six Frequency settings 512Hz 640Hz 8kHz 33kHz CF 33kHz and 131kHz combined 131kHz HF...

Page 8: ...lectricity may not have a detectable power signal l Pot ended or capped cables These will never have any current flowing through them but are possibly still live l Disused or abandoned cables l A few...

Page 9: ...etermine what the service is in Radio Mode only it s position l Radio signals do not favour one utility over another l The depth of the buried service cannot be judged by the strength of the radio sig...

Page 10: ...llScan Mode is a useful additional search mode to employ as it may detect these extra signals as well as the Power Radio and Generator Transmitter signals Using the AllScan Mode is also a good way to...

Page 11: ...a weaker AllScan signal present on an adjacent service l It is not normally possible to determine what the service is in AllScan Mode only its position l AllScan signals do not favour one utility ove...

Page 12: ...buried services l Direct Connection The Signal Generator Transmitter is attached directly to the service using either the Direct Connection Leads or one of the accessories available for use with the S...

Page 13: ...n by pulling up on the On Off trigger positioned on the underside of the handle The Locator should emit a clear audible battery check tone for one second and the display should come on Check the batte...

Page 14: ...ing within 5m 16 NOTE Try not to switch the Locator on for the first time in an area with unusually high Power signals such as next to an electricity transformer The CXL4 DXL4 and MXL4 Locators have a...

Page 15: ...gnal Generator Transmitter Sonde or Locator or a nearby transformer or other power source emitting a strong Power mode signal In this situation make sure all nearby Signal Generators Transmitters and...

Page 16: ...the vertical The Locator will emit an audio warning if the Locator is being swung excessively Using the Locator Holding the Locator Correct Incorrect 90 Your middle or little finger should be used to...

Page 17: ...e Locator upright at all times and stationary by your side 5 As you approach the area in which there is a signal the Locator will emit an audible response and show a visual response on the display 6 K...

Page 18: ...for two seconds to assist you to return to the correct peak position Having found a signal the next step is to pinpoint the source The closer the Locator is to the signal source the stronger the resp...

Page 19: ...d by switching between the Generator Transmitter mode and AllScan mode three times in quick succession If you have disabled the AlarmZone feature each time the Locator is switched on the display will...

Page 20: ...T connection or the end of the service Finding Lost Signals 1 Walk in a circle at least 1m 3 3 around the point where the signal was lost This should locate the service if the signal has been lost be...

Page 21: ...ectrical contact with that cable Although the Signal Clamp is not physically fixed to the cable we still consider it as a Connection method because it is using the Signal Generator Transmitter in Conn...

Page 22: ...s always best to use the highest power setting of the Signal Generator Transmitter Please note however that higher power settings will drain the batteries more quickly than lower power settings For tr...

Page 23: ...here should also be less coupling of these lower frequency signals onto adjacent services The highest frequency setting 131kHz HF is likely to be most successful when attempting to detect and trace sh...

Page 24: ...be interrupted SGV4 Signal Generator and MXT4 Transmitter Switch the SGV4 MXT4 on by pressing the On Off Control Check the battery level indicator in the bottom left hand corner of the display If ther...

Page 25: ...rt the new batteries the correct way round in the compartment as indicated on the case l Replace the Battery Cover being careful to not over tighten the retaining screws l Replace the Accessory Tray W...

Page 26: ...on Certificate by using the PC Toolkit see page 58 24 Using the Signal Generator Transmitter Automatic Daily Self Test SGV4 and MXT4 only The SGV4 and MXT4 have an in built automatic Daily Self Test f...

Page 27: ...will appear on the display and the Self Test warning symbol will flash The Self Test warning symbol will then remain on the display After any Self Test fail the Signal Generator Transmitter will autom...

Page 28: ...lect frequency to be used 512Hz 640Hz 8kHz 33kHz CF 131kHz HF 4 Place the Earth Stake in the ground having first searched the area for buried services with the Locator The ideal position for the Earth...

Page 29: ...th Stake or use an alternative earth point For SGV4 and MXT4 only there will be a visual representation of the quality of the connection in addition to the audible pitch change The greater the respons...

Page 30: ...tion method Follow the same rules as for connecting the Signal Generator Transmitter to a metal pipe except attach the red Direct Connection Lead to a metal part of the OUTSIDE of the lamp column stre...

Page 31: ...then an alternative technique called Signal Hopping can be utilised to successfully energise a street lighting or car park lighting cable with the Signal Generator Transmitter signal Wrap the red Dire...

Page 32: ...making sure that the jaws are able to fully close The audible signal from the Signal Generator Transmitter should drop in pitch indicating that the jaws have closed correctly WARNING NEVER attempt to...

Page 33: ...r will drop in pitch to indicate a successful connection NOTE On two wire Protective Multiple Earth PME systems it may be necessary to also provide an external earth using the yellow 10metre Auxiliary...

Page 34: ...ransmitter For MXT4 only ensure that the Transmitter and Locator are set to the same frequency 2 Adjust the Locator sensitivity so it shows a minimal visual response and emits a minimal audible respon...

Page 35: ...er the further away from the Signal Generator Transmitter that you go It will be necessary to regularly increase the Locator Sensitivity Control to compensate for this For MXT4 only having traced the...

Page 36: ...nerator Transmitter is in line with the expected route of these services 3 Turn the Signal Generator Transmitter on and check that the batteries are OK For MXT4 only select 8kHz 33kHz CF or 131kHz HF...

Page 37: ...rvice 2 Stand so that you are roughly in line with the end of the Signal Generator Transmitter and hold the Locator so that the side of the Locator is facing towards the Signal Generator Transmitter 3...

Page 38: ...he positioning of the Signal Generator Transmitter Once the buried service has been pinpointed moving the position of the Signal Generator Transmitter from side to side will give an increase or decrea...

Page 39: ...e to apply an induced signal onto just ONE specific buried service in order to trace it alone when other services are positioned in a close proximity NOTE An induced signal cannot be applied to a buri...

Page 40: ...udible response 4 Together slowly walk across the site staying the same distance apart and being careful to keep in line with each other When the Signal Generator Transmitter gets close to a buried me...

Page 41: ...re the location of the pipe can be pinpointed by using the Locator switched to Generator Transmitter Mode The Sonde is inserted into and then moved along the pipe to the point at which the pipe needs...

Page 42: ...Sonde on separate the two halves of the Sonde casing Insert a new battery into the battery compartment with the positive end down 2 Screw the two halves of the Sonde together being careful not to ove...

Page 43: ...end down 2 Replace the battery cover fully using the screwdriver to secure The Duct Sonde is now transmitting a signal 3 To turn the Sonde off the battery must be removed Non Metallic Pipe Tracing Duc...

Page 44: ...y Level Indicator to confirm the Locator batteries are usable Replace if necessary 2 Keeping the blade of the Locator in line with the Sonde move the Locator backwards and forwards over the length of...

Page 45: ...t signals are always weaker than the main signal and should not be mistaken for the true Sonde signal 5 Pinpoint the Sonde s exact position by moving the Locator first backwards and forwards and then...

Page 46: ...d to the red terminal of the Plastic Pipe Tracer Flexible Tracer Connect the black lead to the Earth Stake Leave the other terminal of the Plastic Pipe Tracer Flexible Tracer unconnected Non Metallic...

Page 47: ...he very tip of the Plastic Pipe Tracer Flexible Tracer can be energised with the signal from a Signal Generator Transmitter It is acting much like a Sonde and offers a very reliable way of pinpointing...

Page 48: ...ansmitter in Connected Mode rather than Induced Mode 3 Set the Locator to Generator Transmitter Mode and pinpoint the position of the buried service Make sure the Locator is directly over and at right...

Page 49: ...d Mode Depth Measurement Error Readings of Metallic Services The Locator may show the following error codes when attempting a Depth Measurement 1 000 The metallic service is too shallow for the Locato...

Page 50: ...Sondes Plastic Pipe Tracers Flexible Tracer The Locator may show the following error codes when attempting a Depth Measurement to a Sonde or the tip of a Plastic Pipe Tracer or Flexible Tracer 1 000...

Page 51: ...condition of a pipe or cable network When the Transmitter has been connected to a particular target service the Locator may not always show the strongest response over that service If the target pipe...

Page 52: ...connection will have correspondingly less The Signal Current reading should also reduce at a uniform rate as the distance from the Transmitter increases A sudden drop in Signal Current in a short dist...

Page 53: ...ncy and pinpoint the position of the buried service Make sure the Locator is directly over the buried service and at right angles to it s route Rest the Locator on the ground with the body vertical 4...

Page 54: ...le to gain an accurate Signal Current Measurement reading l At a sharp curve or bend in the route of the service l At a T junction in the service l At the very end point of the service l Close to any...

Page 55: ...ch beneath the handle The display will show at least two solid segments if the batteries are OK Ensure power on tone is heard Power Mode Select Power Mode Set sensitivity fully clockwise and point the...

Page 56: ...underground cables and metal pipes The area should also not be near fences steel framed buildings or on reinforced concrete Place the Signal Generator Transmitter on the ground and switch on a tone s...

Page 57: ...be checked in conjunction with a Locator as described on the previous page If the unit does not meet the performance expected repeat the test with another Locator to determine whether the Signal Gene...

Page 58: ...nd with the Earth Stake The plug should be inserted in the Direct Connection Socket of the Signal Generator Transmitter The Signal Generator Transmitter is turned on to the lowest Output Power Level a...

Page 59: ...single Locator or a fleet of Locators The PC Toolkit tabulates the downloaded data and then creates simple charts and tables that summarise the activity patterns This can help to quickly identify corr...

Page 60: ...onnected to the on board data connection socket situated on the underside of the Signal Generator Transmitter This socket is easily accessible by removing the Accessory Tray After data transfer always...

Page 61: ...will flash on the Locator display External GPS Locators with Bluetooth can be connected to external GPS units Consult the external GPS unit manufacturer for further instruction Bluetooth The Bluetooth...

Page 62: ...waste Please recycle where facilities exist Check with your local authority or retailer for recycling advice In the UK visit www recycle more co uk Conforms to EC safety requirements Tested to harmon...

Page 63: ...io beep to indicate incorrect use of the Locator Generator Mode Frequencies Simultaneous 131 072Hz and 32 768Hz Construction Case moulded from high impact plastic Designed to withstand 1m 3 3 drop ont...

Page 64: ...icator Audio beep to indicate incorrect use of the Locator Transmitter Mode Frequencies Simultaneous 131 072Hz and 32 768Hz 131 072Hz 32 768Hz 8 192Hz 640 and 512Hz Construction Case moulded from high...

Page 65: ...and 32 768Hz Carrier Pulse Frequency 7 5Hz pulsed mode Connected Mode Connection Mode automatically selected when lead is plugged into socket Maximum Output Voltage open circuit 28V rms Maximum Output...

Page 66: ...cted Mode Connection Mode automatically selected when lead is plugged into socket Maximum Output Voltage open circuit 30V rms Maximum Output Current short circuit 65mA rms Maximum Power 1W into 400 lo...

Page 67: ...replace expert tuition Excellent training is available directly from C Scope and via authorised C Scope agents cost effectively at your chosen location C Scope recommend operators are trained before u...

Page 68: ...4 MXL4 D MXL4 DBG and MXT4 Instruction Manual Part no B1094E Issue 2 Copyright 2018 C Scope International Ltd All Rights Reserved C Scope International Ltd make every effort to ensure that the informa...

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