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Cable Avoidance Tool / XD

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Ensure that Locator Sensitivity is set as described on page 16 for all Cable Avoidance Tool / XD Performance Checks.

Summary of Contents for Function Checker

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Function Checker PRECISION PIPE AND CABLE LOCATION...

Page 2: ...en it should be withdrawn from service immediately and returned to a C Scope Authorised Service Centre NOTE In order to be able to carry out Performance Checks using the Function Checker it is necessa...

Page 3: ...MXT Signal Generator pre 2003 11 12 PERFORMANCE CHECKS C SCOPE LOCATORS CABLE AVOIDANCE TOOL XD 14 19 TABLE 20 21 CXL DXL 22 27 TABLE 28 29 MXL 30 37 TABLE 38 41 PERFORMANCE CHECKS C SCOPE SIGNAL GEN...

Page 4: ...ied out on every unit It is important to note that the Function Checker does not recalibrate service repair or alter in any way the operation of any C Scope product Correct use of the Function Checker...

Page 5: ...ould undergo two distinct types of checking Condition Checks and Performance Checks This manual has sections devoted to both of these procedures and it is important that both are carried out for every...

Page 6: ...Crystal Display LCD The Function Checker LCD indicates Operating frequency where appropriate Power mode Radio mode Method of Testing Battery condition Signal levels received when testing Signal Gener...

Page 7: ...Signal Generators and Transmitters for testing connected output signal of C Scope Signal Generators and Transmitters for testing the CXL DXL and MXL Locators for testing the Cable Avoidance Tool and...

Page 8: ...e area should be suitable for Function Checker testing Generally large signals are those that are detectable with the Locator sensitivity control set at 50 or less on either mode NOTE Electromagnetic...

Page 9: ...e Locator with the Function Checker These Condition Checks are designed to identify if there is any mechanical deterioration to the Locator under test that may compromise performance or make the produ...

Page 10: ...without any binding and has a definite stop position at each end 8 Check that the Mode Switch has definite stop positions for each mode 9 Check that the ON OFF Switch operates smoothly and does not st...

Page 11: ...GV Signal Generator C Scope black SGV Signal Generator C Scope MXT Transmitter C Scope Signal Generator Pre 2003 The following Condition Checks MUST be carried out prior to Performance Checking any C...

Page 12: ...that the Battery Cover seal is in good condition 10 Pre 2003 Signal Generator only Replace the Battery Cover ensuring that the securing studs are in place 11 Check that the Direct Connection Leads Aux...

Page 13: ...Performance Checks C Scope Locators 13...

Page 14: ...ondition Indicator in the bottom left hand corner of the Function Checker display If there is only one segment or no segments of the indicator filled in then the batteries must be replaced before the...

Page 15: ...om left hand corner of the display CORRECT RESULT The Locator should emit a clear audible battery check tone for one second and the Battery Condition Indicator should show at least 2 segments Replace...

Page 16: ...section on page 8 9 Rotate the Sensitivity Control so that the bar graph shows a mid scale response with the audio tone sounding Slide the Locator along the side of the Function Checker to find the po...

Page 17: ...h the audio tone sounding 12 Press the Frequency button on the Function Checker The Function Checker display should show 33kHz 13 Select Generator mode on the Locator CORRECT RESULT Confirm that the 3...

Page 18: ...KING XD only Position the XD with the Wear Foot of the Locator at a measured distance of 1metre from the Function Checker and in line with it exactly as shown in the diagram 16 DEPTH CHECKING XD only...

Page 19: ...measurement indicated by the word SONDE appearing on the screen and not a Line depth measurement as this will give an incorrect reading NOTE The XD displays depths to the nearest 0 15m in Sonde Mode...

Page 20: ...nction Checker Settings Display Sensitivity Performance checking TABLE Cable Avoidance Tool XD Locator Settings CORRECT RESULT Ensure that Locator and Function Checker are positioned as described on p...

Page 21: ...Mode Depth Mode XD only Function Checker Settings Display Mode Performance checking TABLE Cable Avoidance Tool XD Locator Settings CORRECT RESULT Ensure that Locator Sensitivity is set as described o...

Page 22: ...Indicator in the bottom left hand corner of the Function Checker display If there is only one segment or no segments of the indicator filled in then the batteries must be replaced before the Function...

Page 23: ...in the bottom left hand corner of the display CORRECT RESULT The Locator should emit a clear audible battery check tone for one second and the Battery Condition Indicator should show at least 2 segme...

Page 24: ...n minimum sensitivity it may be due to background electromagnetic signals Refer to the Selecting a suitable location section on page 8 9 Check the correct operation of the Sensitivity Control by adjus...

Page 25: ...Locator bar graph should show a mid scale response with the audio tone sounding 12 Select Power on the Function Checker The Power icon should be displayed 13 Select All Scan mode on the Locator CORREC...

Page 26: ...epeat until the Function Checker display shows 33kHz 15 Select Generator mode on the Locator CORRECT RESULT Confirm that the 33kHz icon is showing on the Locator display The Locator bar graph should s...

Page 27: ...of 0 12m 0 13m will be indicated NOTE It is essential that the depth button is pressed twice in quick succession to select SONDE depth measurement indicated by the word SONDE appearing on the screen a...

Page 28: ...imum Sensitivity Function Checker Settings Display Sensitivity Locator Settings CORRECT RESULT Performance checking TABLE CXL DXL Ensure that Locator and Function Checker are positioned as described o...

Page 29: ...rn 3 4 turn 3 4 turn 3 4 turn Power Mode Radio Mode All Scan Mode Generator Mode Depth Mode DXL only Performance checking TABLE CXL DXL Function Checker Settings Display Mode Locator Settings CORRECT...

Page 30: ...ft hand corner of the Function Checker display If there is only one segment or no segments of the indicator filled in then the batteries must be replaced before the Function Checker can be used 3 Posi...

Page 31: ...ator in the bottom left hand corner of the display CORRECT RESULT The Locator should emit a clear audible battery check tone for one second and the Battery Condition Indicator should show at least 2 s...

Page 32: ...en on minimum sensitivity it may be due to background electromagnetic signals Refer to the Selecting a suitable location section on page 8 9 Check the correct operation of the Sensitivity Control by a...

Page 33: ...e Locator bar graph should show a mid scale response with the audio tone sounding 12 Select Power on the Function Checker The Power icon should be displayed 13 Select All Scan mode on the Locator CORR...

Page 34: ...cker display shows 33kHz 15 Select Transmitter mode on the Locator Select 33kHz using the Frequency button on the Locator CORRECT RESULT Confirm that the 33kHz icon is showing on the Locator display T...

Page 35: ...F icon is showing on the Locator display The Locator bar graph should alternate between showing a mid scale response with the audio tone sounding and no response at all NOTE The MXL Locator is respond...

Page 36: ...Locator bar graph should show a mid scale response with the audio tone sounding 20 Press the Frequency button on the Function Checker Repeat until the Function Checker display shows 33kHz 21 Place the...

Page 37: ...confirmed by holding the MXL a measured distance above the handle of the Function Checker and repeating the test procedure NOTE It is essential that the depth button is pressed twice in quick successi...

Page 38: ...play Sensitivity Locator Settings CORRECT RESULT Ensure that Locator and Function Checker are positioned as described on page 30 for all MXL Performance Checks Ensure that Locator Sensitivity is set a...

Page 39: ...Power Mode Radio Mode All Scan Mode Performance checking TABLE MXL 3 4 turn 3 4 turn 3 4 turn Function Checker Settings Display Mode Locator Settings CORRECT RESULT 39...

Page 40: ...play Mode Performance checking TABLE MXL 33kHz Transmitter Mode LF Transmitter Mode 8kHz Transmitter Mode 3 4 turn 3 4 turn 3 4 turn Locator Settings CORRECT RESULT Note Function Checker display alter...

Page 41: ...Function Checker Settings Display Mode Performance checking TABLE MXL Depth Mode Signal Current Measurement Mode 3 4 turn Locator Settings CORRECT RESULT 41...

Page 42: ...42 Performance Checks C Scope Signal Generators and Transmitters...

Page 43: ...ction Checker on the ground with the Accessory Tray securely clipped to the underside of the Function Checker 2 Switch ON the Function Checker Check the Battery Condition Indicator in the bottom left...

Page 44: ...uous audio tone CORRECT RESULT The Function Checker bar graph should show an indication of 2 3 full scale and the 33kHz icon should show in the top left hand corner on the Function Checker display NOT...

Page 45: ...the Signal Generator to select the pulsed signal output CORRECT RESULT The Function Checker bar graph should now be flickering to indicate a pulsed signal The Signal Generator will also change from a...

Page 46: ...ach a crocodile clip to each terminal on the Function Checker CORRECT RESULT The audio response should change to a lower pitch as the second crocodile clip is attached to the second terminal The Funct...

Page 47: ...attached to the second terminal The Function Checker bar graph should show an indication of 5 10 full scale and the 33kHz icon should show in the top left hand corner on the Function Checker display N...

Page 48: ...48 Performance checking TABLE SGA Signal Generator black grey High Power Induction Mode Signal Generator Settings CORRECT RESULT Low Power Pulsed Continuous Loud Mute Function Checker Settings Display...

Page 49: ...Direct Connection Lead Connected Mode Signal Generator Settings CORRECT RESULT Auxiliary Earth Lead Function Checker Settings Display Performance checking TABLE SGA Signal Generator black grey 49...

Page 50: ...ction Checker on the ground with the Accessory Tray securely clipped to the underside of the Function Checker 2 Switch ON the Function Checker Check the Battery Condition Indicator in the bottom left...

Page 51: ...set itself to highest power Continuous Output and Loud audio settings The Signal Generator display should show all four segments of the Output Power Level Indicator and the bar graph at full scale The...

Page 52: ...eduction in signal to a lowest reading of between 1 10 and 3 10 of full scale 8 Return the Signal Generator to full power using the Increase Power button Press the Pulsed Continuous button on the Sign...

Page 53: ...utput from the Signal Generator should be quieter The Speaker icon should show unfilled on the Signal Generator display 10 Set the Signal Generator to Continuous output 11 Press the M button on the Fu...

Page 54: ...full scale for the black SGV or 8 10 full scale for the grey 1Watt SGV and the 33kHz icon should show in the top left hand corner on the Function Checker display NOTE If the CORRECT RESULT is not achi...

Page 55: ...black SGV or 8 10 full scale for the grey 1Watt SGV and the 33kHz icon should show in the top left hand corner on the Function Checker display NOTE If the CORRECT RESULT is not achieved the cause may...

Page 56: ...ance checking TABLE SGV Signal Generator black grey 56 Highest Power Induction Mode Signal Generator Settings CORRECT RESULT Lowest Power Pulsed Continuous Loud Mute Function Checker Settings Display...

Page 57: ...lack grey Direct Connection Lead Grey 1Watt SGV Connected Mode Signal Generator Settings CORRECT RESULT Auxiliary Earth Lead Grey 1Watt SGV Direct Connection Lead Black SGV Auxiliary Earth Lead Black...

Page 58: ...nerators Transmitters or Sondes 1 Place the Function Checker on the ground with the Accessory Tray securely clipped to the underside of the Function Checker 2 Switch ON the Function Checker Check the...

Page 59: ...d audio settings The Transmitter display should show all four segments of the Output Power Level Indicator and the bar graph at full scale The Induced mode icon should show in the top right hand corne...

Page 60: ...dication of 1 10 full scale on the Transmitter display 8 Successively increase the Transmitter output power using the Output Power Level button The Transmitter display should indicate the higher ouput...

Page 61: ...signal The Transmitter audio will also change from a continuous tone to a pulsed tone 10 Press the Loud Mute button on the Transmitter to select the Mute setting CORRECT RESULT The Function Checker r...

Page 62: ...ter CORRECT RESULT The Function Checker bar graph should show an indication of 2 3 full scale and the 8kHz icon should show in the top left hand corner of the Function Checker display NOTE LF frequenc...

Page 63: ...on the Function Checker CORRECT RESULT The audio response should change to a lower pitch as the second clip is attached to the second terminal and the Transmitter bar graph should indicate a full scal...

Page 64: ...Checker CORRECT RESULT The audio response should change to a lower pitch as the second clip is attached to the second terminal The Transmitter bar graph should show a full scale response The Function...

Page 65: ...0 full scale and the 8kHz icon should show in the top left hand corner on the Function Checker display If all of the Condition Checks pages 11 12 and Performance Checks pages 58 65 have been completed...

Page 66: ...ce checking TABLE MXT Transmitter 33kHz Highest Power Induction Mode Transmitter Settings CORRECT RESULT 33kHz Lowest Power Pulsed Continuous High Power Loud Mute Function Checker Settings Display 8kH...

Page 67: ...ed Mode Transmitter Settings CORRECT RESULT Auxiliary Earth Lead Low Frequency 512 640Hz 8kHz Function Checker Settings Display Display Note Function Checker display alternates between Con and 512 or...

Page 68: ...68 Performance Checks C Scope Signal Generator pre 2003 model...

Page 69: ...with the Accessory Tray securely clipped to the underside of the Function Checker 2 Switch ON the Function Checker Check the Battery Condition Indicator in the bottom left hand corner of the Function...

Page 70: ...l Change the Pulsed Continuous switch on the Signal Generator to the down position pulsed CORRECT RESULT The Function Checker bar graph should now be flickering to indicate a pulsed signal The Signal...

Page 71: ...tor ON by rotating the ON OFF Level control fully clockwise CORRECT RESULT The Signal Generator should emit a loud continuous audio tone The Function Checker bar graph should show an indication of 2 3...

Page 72: ...ed and black into the socket on the Signal Generator and attach a crocodile clip to each terminal on the Function Checker CORRECT RESULT The audio response should change to a lower pitch as the second...

Page 73: ...RESULT The audio response should change to a lower pitch as the crocodile clip is attached to the terminal The Function Checker bar graph should show an indication of 1 3 full scale and the 33kHz ico...

Page 74: ...imum Power Induction Mode Signal Generator Settings CORRECT RESULT Minimum Power Pulsed Continuous Loud Mute Function Checker Settings Display Performance checking TABLE Signal Generatorpre 2003 model...

Page 75: ...Performance checking TABLE Signal Generatorpre 2003 model Direct Connection Lead Connected Mode Signal Generator Settings CORRECT RESULT Auxiliary Earth Lead Function Checker Settings Display 75...

Page 76: ...onnectors Storage The equipment should be stored in a clean and dry environment The temperature should not exceed the range 10 C to 50 C If stored for long periods the batteries should be removed Cali...

Page 77: ...enerator Induced Test mode Induced mode aerial Automatic detection of 33kHz and 8kHz radiated signal from Transmitter or Generator In Con Transmitter and Generator Connected Test mode Connected Mode t...

Page 78: ...is also available from C Scope in the proper and complete use of the Function Checker Servicing The Function Checker has no serviceable parts excluding batteries However the Function Checker should b...

Page 79: ...very effort to ensure that the information we provide about our products and their use is correct We do not accept responsibility for injury damage or consequential loss arising from the use of our pr...

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