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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

CXL2 LOCATOR
DXL2 LOCATOR
MXL2 LOCATOR
SGA2 SIGNAL GENERATOR
SGV2 SIGNAL GENERATOR
MXT2 TRANSMITTER

Summary of Contents for L2 Series

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL CXL2 LOCATOR DXL2 LOCATOR MXL2 LOCATOR SGA2 SIGNAL GENERATOR SGV2 SIGNAL GENERATOR MXT2 TRANSMITTER...

Page 2: ...untains may effectively screen signals and prevent a detectable Radio signal C Scope Locators alone will not always locate every service Use a Generator or Transmitter wherever possible The C Scope Ge...

Page 3: ...ries Alkaline and Rechargeable 24 Direct Connection 25 26 Street Lighting Furniture 27 28 Signal Clamp Injector 29 Searching 30 Tracing 31 Induction 32 Searching 33 34 Multiple Services 35 Inductive S...

Page 4: ...L2 and MXL2 only of buried services The combination of locating modes ensures buried services are detected quickly and reliably AUTOMATIC DAILY SELF TEST The CXL2 DXL2 and MXL2 Locators have an automa...

Page 5: ...ent Button MXL2 only Depth Measurement Button DXL2 and MXL2 only Power Mode Indicator Frequency Button MXL2 only AllScan Mode Indicator Radio Mode Indicator Depth DXL2 and MXL2 only or Signal Current...

Page 6: ...y condition and power output indication The SGV2 has four levels of output power that can be selected by the user The C Scope MXT2 Transmitter is an ideal accompaniment to the MXL2 Locator The range o...

Page 7: ...7 SGA2 Signal Generator Features On Off Control Loud Mute Control Output Power Increase Control Output Power Decrease Control Pulsed Continuous Output Control...

Page 8: ...n Indicator Loud Mute Setting Indicator Induced Mode Indicator Output Frequency Indicator Signal Strength Indicator 8 On Off Control Loud Mute Control Output Power Increase Control Output Power Decrea...

Page 9: ...Setting Indicator Induced Mode Indicator Output Frequency Indicator Signal Strength Indicator On Off Control Loud Mute Control Frequency Control Output Power Level Control Pulsed Continuous Output Co...

Page 10: ...When the lights are off no current flows and so no power signal is created Supplies to buildings or plant using very little or no electricity may not have a detectable power signal Pot ended or cappe...

Page 11: ...of least resistance such as a buried metallic service When this happens the service can often be detected by using the Locator in Radio Mode Limitations of Radio Mode Not all services will be detectab...

Page 12: ...mes a signal that is outside of the frequency range of the other search modes Power Radio and Generator Transmitter will be present on a buried metallic service AllScan Mode is a useful additional sea...

Page 13: ...an signal present on one service may mask a weaker AllScan signal present on an adjacent service It is not normally possible to determine what the service is in AllScan Mode only its position AllScan...

Page 14: ...variety of methods by which the Generator Transmitter signal can be applied to buried services Direct Connection using leads connected to the Generator Transmitter Induction without physically connect...

Page 15: ...atteries and replace with new ones Be careful to insert the new batteries the correct way round in the holder Replace the holder in the battery compartment making sure that the two terminals on the ho...

Page 16: ...tely four seconds The Locator will then be ready for use The Self Test process is indicated by appearing on the display In the top left hand corner of the screen a countdown timer shows the progress o...

Page 17: ...r there is a Generator Transmitter or Sonde transmitting nearby which should be turned off In this situation switch the Locator off and move to a different area and the Locator will then automatically...

Page 18: ...n be free to adjust the Sensitivity Control When in use the Locator should always be held upright NEVER swing the Locator such that it moves away from the vertical A single audible beep is sounded to...

Page 19: ...p the 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...

Page 20: ...nce it is reduced enough then a clear peak response will be seen on the display as the Locator traverses the service The Locator is positioned directly above the buried service when the display is at...

Page 21: ...n depth of the service a T connection or the end of the service Finding Lost Signals 1 Locate in a circle at least 1 metre around the point where the signal was lost This should locate the service if...

Page 22: ...tion point especially when using Induction Mode the lower power settings are better Pulsed Continuous Output For most locating work a Continuous signal output is best and MUST be used for any Depth or...

Page 23: ...g of these lower frequency signals onto adjacent services There can be exceptions to this general rule and so the best option is to try each frequency setting and then utilise the one that is giving t...

Page 24: ...of the display If there is only one segment or no segments of the indicator filled in then the batteries will need to be renewed or recharged before locating work can begin Changing the Batteries Remo...

Page 25: ...th Stake in the ground having first searched the area for buried cables with the Locator The ideal position for the Earth Stake is at right angles to the assumed line of the pipe and the full length o...

Page 26: ...is at fault Change the position of the Earth Stake or use an alternative earth point SGV2 Generator and MXT2 Transmitter only There will also be a visual representation of the quality of the connectio...

Page 27: ...method Follow the same rules as for connecting the Generator Transmitter to a metal pipe except attach the red Direct Connection Lead to a metal part of the OUTSIDE of the lamp column street furnitur...

Page 28: ...rect Connection lead around the street lighting column two or three times if possible This is particularly useful if it is difficult to get a good metal to metal connection between the crocodile clip...

Page 29: ...abandoned cables that have been cut off where they appear above ground or cables supplying unearthed equipment WARNING DO NOT use the Signal Injector on systems with voltages in excess of 240 volts AC...

Page 30: ...Hold the Locator so that the side of the Locator is facing towards the Generator Transmitter 2 Adjust the sensitivity so that the Locator is just showing a visual response and just emitting an audible...

Page 31: ...aker the further away from the Generator Transmitter that you go It will be necessary to regularly adjust increase the Locator Sensitivity Control to compensate for this MXT2 Transmitter only Having t...

Page 32: ...rvices may be buried and IN LINE with the expected route of these services 3 Turn the Generator Transmitter on and with the MXT2 Transmitter select either CF or 8kHz then check that the batteries are...

Page 33: ...d so that you are roughly in line with the end of the Generator Transmitter and hold the Locator so that the side of the Locator is facing towards the Generator Transmitter 3 Select Generator Mode or...

Page 34: ...by improving the positioning of the Generator Transmitter Once the buried service has been pinpointed moving the position of the Generator Transmitter from side to side will give an increase or decrea...

Page 35: ...t is often not possible 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 canno...

Page 36: ...MXL2 Locator must be set to the same frequency as the MXT2 Transmitter 3 Adjust the sensitivity so that the Locator is just showing a visual response and emitting an audible response 4 Together slowl...

Page 37: ...the location of the pipe by using the Locator switched to Generator Mode Transmitter Mode The Sonde is inserted into and then moved along the pipe to the point at which the pipe needs to be located Th...

Page 38: ...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 over tighten them The Sonde is now transmitting a signal 3 To tu...

Page 39: ...he Sonde casing Insert a new battery into the battery compartment with the positive end down 2 Replace the battery cover fully using the screwdriver to secure The Duct Sonde is now transmitting a sign...

Page 40: ...the Sonde is visible at the bottom of the manhole rather than already in the pipe 1 The blade of the Locator must be held IN LINE with the Sonde at all times 2 Turn the Locator to Generator Mode Tran...

Page 41: ...Sonde The Locator is now set up ready for tracing the Sonde 5 Push the Sonde up the pipe 6 With the Locator turned on walk from the pipe access point in the direction that the Sonde was pushed A stro...

Page 42: ...stic Pipe Tracer the other is connected to an Earth Stake 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 Tr...

Page 43: ...the position of the tip A CF Generator Transmitter signal is applied by connecting the red Direct Connection Lead to one of the terminals on the Tracer and the black Earth Lead to the other terminal...

Page 44: ...ode 3 Set the Locator to Generator Mode Transmitter Mode 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 Res...

Page 45: ...es in depth Near to a T junction in the service At the very end point of a service At any point where the signal has coupled onto an adjacent service Close to any large metallic objects such as metal...

Page 46: ...he service is too shallow less than 0 20m deep for the Locator to obtain an accurate depth It should be possible to calculate the depth by raising the Locator a set amount and then carrying out the De...

Page 47: ...also help to determine the layout and condition of a pipe or cable network When the Generator Transmitter has been connected to a particular target service the Locator may not always show the stronges...

Page 48: ...remaining on it whereas the shorter connection will have correspondingly less The Signal Current reading should also reduce at a uniform rate as the distance from the Generator Transmitter increases A...

Page 49: ...requency 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 vertic...

Page 50: ...n an accurate Signal Current Measurement reading At a sharp curve or bend in the route of the service At a T junction in the service At the very end point of the service Close to any large metallic ob...

Page 51: ...analysis Data Analysis using PC Toolkit C Scope provide a PC Toolkit that allows manipulation of stored data logs into charts and graphs that illustrate many aspects of the use of the Locator The data...

Page 52: ...lid segments if the batteries are OK Ensure power on tone is heard Power Mode Select Power Mode Set sensitivity fully clockwise and point the body of the Locator at a fluorescent light from a distance...

Page 53: ...orientation and switch on a tone should be heard Set to Continuous and ensure lowest output power is selected With the Locator in the orientation shown select CF Generator Mode Transmitter Mode Rotat...

Page 54: ...ansmitter is at fault Connected Mode Set the minimum output level insert the Direct Connection Lead and the long Auxiliary Earth Lead and then connect the red lead Crocodile Clip to the Auxiliary Eart...

Page 55: ...ead should be laid at right angles to the 20 metre cable and earthed at the far end with the Earth Stake The plug should be inserted in the connector on the Generator Transmitter The Generator Transmi...

Page 56: ...ith warm water A mild soap may be used if required The use of solvents should be avoided Do not allow moisture in the battery compartments or near the connectors Storage The equipment should be stored...

Page 57: ...tment USB 2 0 Compatible Self Test Built in Self Test cicuitry automatically triggered to run on first use of the day Swing Indicator Audio beep to indicate incorrect use of the Locator Generator Mode...

Page 58: ...e Audio pulse frequency 3 75Hz pulsed mode MXT2 only 640 512Hz is a factory set low frequency option Connected Mode Connection Mode automatically selected when lead is plugged into socket Maximum Outp...

Page 59: ...suspected of being faulty please check the machine carefully with a fresh set of batteries Check the battery connections and rotate the batteries in the holder Refer to the section in the manual on F...

Page 60: ...ational Ltd Kingsnorth Technology Park Wotton Road Ashford Kent TN23 6LN United Kingdom Telephone 44 0 1233 629181 Fax 44 0 1233 645897 email info cscope co uk website www cscopelocators com Part no B...

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