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The Plastic Pipe Tracers and Flexible Tracer
can be used in small diameter non-metallic pipes
that normal Sondes cannot fit into. Two methods
of detecting and tracing can be used: line tracing
and end tracing.
For
Line Tracing
, the Plastic Pipe Tracer needs
to be inserted into the pipe before a signal from
the Signal Generator/ Transmitter is applied to
the length of the Tracer. The slip-ring mechanism
of the Flexible Tracer allows the Signal Generator/
Transmitter to be connected before it is inserted
into the pipe.
The 33kHz, CF or HF Signal Generator/ Transmitter signal
is applied using the ‘Direct Connection to a metal pipe’
method. Connect the red Direct Connection Lead
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 Pipe Tracing:
Plastic Pipe Tracers/ Flexible Tracer
NOTE
It is important that a change of pitch is heard when making the connections to ensure that there is a detectable
signal present on the Tracer.
NOTE
The Signal Generator/ Transmitter signal is unlikely to travel the entire length of the Tracer within the pipe.
Never assume that you have located the end of the Tracer on Line Tracing Mode. Use End Tracing if required.
NOTE
The Plastic Pipe Tracer and Flexible Tracer can be used inside a metal pipe or duct but the signal will transfer
onto the pipe or duct itself.
WARNING
Authorisation may be required before using the Plastic Pipe Tracer/ Flexible Tracer on some pipes or ducts.
