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Ultra, Safety Directions

Only with transmitter:

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Danger

A hazardous signal may be present on the connection plug of the signal clamp when clipped
over a live service.

Precautions:

Connect the clamp to the transmitter before clamping around a live service.

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Danger

Connecting the cable set to a live service can result in receiving an electric shock.

Precautions:

Never connect the cable set directly to an electrical live service.

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Danger

Connecting live power adapter to a live service can result in an electric shock.

Precautions:

Do not operate equipment unless you are properly qualified to work on live power conductors.

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Danger

When using a signal clamp, a hazardous signal may be present on the service causing
personal harm.

Precautions:

Do not use on electrical services which have impaired, or no insulation. If in doubt do not use.

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Warning

Inadequate securing of the working site can lead to dangerous situations, for example in
traffic, on building sites, and at industrial installations.

Precautions:

Always ensure that the working site is adequately secured. Adhere to the regulations
governing safety and accident prevention and road traffic.

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Warning

The transmitter is capable of outputting potentially lethal voltages.

Precautions:

Take care when handling exposed or non-insulated connections including the connection
cables sets, the earth pin and the connection to the service.
Notify others who may be working on or around the service.

Summary of Contents for Ultra

Page 1: ...Leica Ultra User Manual Version 1 0 1 English ...

Page 2: ...or further information Read carefully through the User Manual before you switch on the product Product identification The type and the serial number of your product are indicated on the type plate Always refer to this information when you need to contact your agency or Leica Geosystems authorised service workshop Trademarks Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc All other tradema...

Page 3: ...rked and described Type Description Danger Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury Warning Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use which if not avoided may result in minor or mo...

Page 4: ...FCC Statement Applicable in U S 18 1 8 ICES 003 Statement Applicable in Canada 20 2 General Information 21 2 1 How to Use this Manual 21 2 2 General Information 22 3 How to Use the Locator 23 3 1 Locator Overview 23 3 2 Locator Menu 29 3 3 Select Location Mode 31 3 4 Select Frequency 33 3 5 Select Antenna Configuration 35 3 6 Adjust Locator Gain 36 3 7 Locate Passive Signal 37 3 7 1 Setup 37 3 7 2...

Page 5: ...p 52 4 8 Connect with Live Power Adapte 53 5 Locate Active Signals 54 5 1 Setup 54 5 2 Technique 55 5 3 Mark the Cable 58 5 4 Special Situations 59 5 5 Direction Enable 60 6 Ultra Advanced Features 62 6 1 Measure Ambient Interference 62 6 2 Link Locator to Transmitter 64 6 3 Offset Depth 65 7 Locator Receiver Clamp 67 7 1 General Information 67 7 2 Locator Buttons Used with Clamp 67 7 3 Locate wit...

Page 6: ...eneral Information 77 10 2 Locator Buttons Used with EML Accessory 77 10 3 Locator Display 78 10 4 Setup 81 10 5 Technique 84 11 Fault Finder on Ultra Advanced 86 11 1 General Information 86 11 2 Locator 88 11 3 Transmitter 92 11 4 Locate Faults 95 12 GPS Capability on Ultra Advanced 97 12 1 General Information 97 12 2 Locator Buttons Used with GPS 97 12 3 Locator Display 98 12 4 Locate Using GPS ...

Page 7: ...tions 108 14 2 Locator Technical Data 109 14 3 Transmitter Technical Data 112 14 4 System Operation Technical Data 114 14 5 Fault Finder Technical Data 115 14 6 EML Accessory Technical Data 117 14 7 Live Power Adapter Accessory Technical Data 119 14 8 Clamps 120 14 9 Sondes 122 14 10 Stethoscope 125 15 International Limited Warranty 127 Appendix A World Frequency Zones 128 ...

Page 8: ...tion The following directions enable the person responsible for the product and the person who actually uses the equipment to anticipate and avoid operational hazards The person responsible for the product must ensure that all users understand these direc tions and adhere to them ...

Page 9: ...limits Disabling safety systems Removal of hazard notices Opening the product using tools for example screwdriver unless this is specifically permitted for certain functions Modification or conversion of the product Use after misappropriation Use of products with recognizable damages or defects Use with accessories from other manufacturers without the prior explicit approval of Leica Geosystems In...

Page 10: ...fter referred to as Leica Geosystems is responsible for supplying the product including the user manual and original accessories in a completely safe condition Person responsible for the product The person responsible for the product has the following duties To understand the safety instructions on the product and the instructions in the user manual To ensure that it is used in accordance with the...

Page 11: ...e from electrical installations If it is essential to work in this environ ment first contact the safety authorities responsible for the electrical installations and follow their instructions Danger Working on or near live electrical utilities may cause you to receive an electric shock or result in equipment damage Precautions Do not operate equipment unless you are properly qualified and familiar...

Page 12: ...Precautions Always excavate with care Only with a locator with depth Warning The depth reading might not reflect the real depth if your locator picks up the signal induced into the service by the transmitter This signal is radiated from the centre of the service This is even more important when the signal is produced by a sonde lying in a large diameter conduit Precautions Always compensate depth ...

Page 13: ...rs Danger When using a signal clamp a hazardous signal may be present on the service causing personal harm Precautions Do not use on electrical services which have impaired or no insulation If in doubt do not use Warning Inadequate securing of the working site can lead to dangerous situations for example in traffic on building sites and at industrial installations Precautions Always ensure that th...

Page 14: ...es are damaged or are heated strongly they can explode and cause poisoning burning corrosion or environmental contamination By disposing of the product irresponsibly you may enable unauthorised persons to use it in contravention of the regulations exposing themselves and third parties to the risk of severe injury and rendering the environment liable to contamination Improper disposal of silicone o...

Page 15: ...transport company Warning High mechanical stress high ambient temperatures or immersion into fluids can cause leakage fire or explosions of the batteries Precautions Protect the batteries from mechanical influences and high ambient temperatures Do not drop or immerse batteries into fluids Warning If battery terminals come in contact with jewellery keys metallised paper or other metals short circui...

Page 16: ... from other manufacturers for example field computers personal computers two way radios non standard cables or external batteries Precautions Use only the equipment and accessories recommended by Leica Geosystems When combined with the product they meet the strict requirements stipulated by the guidelines and standards When using computers or other electronic equipment pay attention to the informa...

Page 17: ...d animals Precautions Although the product meets in combination with radio or digital cellular phone devices recommended by Leica Geosystems the strict regulations and standards which are in force in this respect Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possibility that other equip ment may be disturbed or that humans or animals may be affected Do not operate the product with radio or digita...

Page 18: ...es and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a partic ular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on t...

Page 19: ...Ultra Safety Directions 19 Labelling locator ...

Page 20: ...ns 20 Labelling transmitter 1 8 ICES 003 Statement Applicable in Canada Warning This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB 003 du Canada ...

Page 21: ...ls are marked and described Ultra 5 Watt Ultra 12 Watt and Ultra 12 Watt Advanced Transmitters are hereinafter referred to as transmitter Sonde is also known as beacon Instrument label On the locator and transmitter you will find a label that shows some important information by means of illustrations You will find some of these illustrations in this manual too This helps to get a clear connection ...

Page 22: ...ocators and transmitters described within this manual will greatly increase the detec tion process and help to reduce the dangers and costs associated with service strikes But the very nature of electromagnetic location is dependent on the services being conductive metallic and radiating a signal as current flows through them It is important to remember that a locator on its own will not detect al...

Page 23: ...cessory Port This port is intended to be used with only Leica Geosystems approved accessories such as the fault finding probe b Mini USB Port This port is intended to be used for connecting to a PC to update software and change the user configuration of the locator using the PC software a b ...

Page 24: ... icons a Signal strength b Gain c Peak signal d Estimated depth e Current meter f Compass g Status bar c b b a a f d e g Type Icon Description Battery Battery level Battery exhausted locator will shut off Direction Direction enable feature active Volume Volume level ...

Page 25: ...Locator 25 Transmitter No communication from transmitter Frequency not available from transmitter Mode Transmitter Sonde Radio Power Fault Find Electronic Marker Location EML Locator clamp Stethoscope Type Icon Description ...

Page 26: ...Ultra How to Use the Locator 26 Antenna Twin peak Null Single peak Total field Frequency setting Selected frequency setting Shown when accessory is connected Type Icon Description ...

Page 27: ...nctions press and release the button For other functions press and hold the button until the function activates Locator keypad buttons Power ON OFF press and hold Up Antenna configuration Volume Exit menu Menu press and hold Location mode Down Frequency Back Select Next Depth press and hold Set or reset direction enable press and hold ...

Page 28: ...Ultra How to Use the Locator 28 Changing the battery Use 2 D cell alkaline batteries in locator 1 Remove battery cover 2 Insert batteries as shown 3 Install and tighten battery cover 4 Check operation ...

Page 29: ...ain Menu Sub Menus Frequency Select frequencies to activate Icons show which mode is suited for each frequency Power Sonde Transmitter Settings Language Select user interface language Units Select measurement units for distance and depth Backlight Select backlight setting Shutdown timer Set amount of time before unit shuts off Communications Select communication preference Only available on Ultra ...

Page 30: ...tomatic or manual depth Offset depth Select offset depth setting Only available on Ultra Advanced System Informa tion System info Displays the locator model configuration model number serial number software version hour count configuration date and calibration date AIM Ambient Interference Measurement measures and displays interference noise at all frequencies in the selected mode Only available o...

Page 31: ...ignals Signal placed on a target line with a transmitter Signal Mode Description Notes Transmitter mode Direct connection Preferred method Requires a connection directly to the target line Dual output Clamp induction Requires placing an optional signal clamp around the target line Broadcast induction Sends current into lines near the transmitter Sonde Signal transmitted from a sonde inside a pipe ...

Page 32: ...ne picks up from the environment Signal Mode Description Notes Power mode Allows locator to trace live 50 Hz or 60 Hz power cables Current must be flowing through the cable Radio mode Allows locator to trace cables that pick up and radiate very low frequency VLF radio waves ...

Page 33: ...the frequencies most suited for a particular jobsite Be aware of these points Lower frequencies travel farther than higher frequencies Higher frequencies couple onto lines more easily Higher frequencies also couple onto lines other than the target line more easily Enabling frequencies on transmitter and locator 1 Navigate to the Frequency menu 2 Select the frequencies best suited for the jobsite c...

Page 34: ... electrical services in power mode if an incorrect power setting is used Precautions Before use verify the locator is setup to be compatible with mains frequency supply in your country Options are 50 or 60 Hz Refer to Appendix A World Frequency Zones for more information ...

Page 35: ...ess precise Twin peak Uses two horizontal antenna to detect signal Response is highest at strongest signal Noise canceling Most precise Less range Null Uses a vertical antenna to detect signal Search width is narrower than single peak Response is lowest when locator is over the line Sharp response Easily distorted in congested areas Total field Uses a combined signal measured in all three axes to ...

Page 36: ... Locator Gain The gain setting controls the locators sensitivity Adjustment Action Result Effect Increasing gain More sensitive to signal Allows location farther away from signal source Decreasing gain Less sensitive to signal Stabilises signal ...

Page 37: ...hrough them are hard to detect and may be hazardous because they may still have voltage potential To locate turn on an appliance to cause current to flow and use active search methods 3 7 2 Technique Surveying the site Make a visual check of the site for signs of buried cables such as Recent trenching Buried cable markers Overhead lines that run down pole and underground Gas meters Valve sights Dr...

Page 38: ... locator over detected signal to find best signal response If using a peak antenna mode rotate locator until signal is best Best signal indicates cable direction Search the site by walking a grid pattern while holding locator close to the ground Keep locator vertical ...

Page 39: ...the cable Sweep focus and trace all detected signals in the area Mark cable paths with colored paint or flags Walk along the suspected path while moving the locator from side to side across the area Keep locator handle parallel to the suspected cable path ...

Page 40: ...tion What to try Signal is lost Walk in a circle to detect a tee or bend in the cable Signal varies from low to high and is unstable Mark as a hand dig area locator does not function properly locator gain could be set too high or low Lower or raise gain to locate the cable ...

Page 41: ...ter Overview Ports The transmitter has three auxiliary ports Display panel overview a Mini USB port b External power connector port c Active location device port a b c The transmitter display shows the status of selected options as well as the active frequency and meter reading ...

Page 42: ...lay icons Type Icon Description Battery power Battery level External power connected USB Connected Output power Level High power output enabled Volume On Off Direction Enable active Output Regulation reached Interrupted Link Linked to locator ...

Page 43: ...ignal clamp connected Direct connect leads connected Dual connect leads connected Units mA Milli ampere Displays the current flow W Watt Displays the wattage output Ohm Displays the impedance level used for fault finding V Volt Displays the voltage level Type Icon Description ...

Page 44: ...depending on operating mode To activate most functions press and release the button For other functions press and hold the button until the function activates Transmitter keypad buttons Power ON OFF press and hold Frequency up Power output Volume Frequency down Select Next Back Menu press and hold ...

Page 45: ...e removing Warning Risk of electric shock when removing the transmitter s battery pack Precautions Before removing the battery pack switch the transmitter off and remove any cable set or accessories from the connection socket Use ten D cell alkaline batteries or a Lithium ion battery pack in transmitter 1 Open battery cover 2 Insert batteries as shown 3 IClose and tighten battery cover 4 Check ope...

Page 46: ...navigate the menu Icons Main Menu Sub Menus Settings Backlight Select backlight setting Output Select output setting Requires cable set connected to transmitter Direction enabled Dual output High power output Meter Select simple or advanced meter Communications Select communication preference Options Language Select user interface language Default Restores unit to factory default settings ...

Page 47: ...ect frequencies to activate Icons show which connection can be used for each frequency Induction Direct connect Signal clamp standard Broadband signal clamp broadband System Informa tion Displays the unit model configuration model number serial number software version hour count configuration date and calibration date Main Menu Sub Menus ...

Page 48: ... only the frequencies most suited for a particular jobsite Be aware of these points Lower frequencies travel farther than higher frequencies Higher frequencies couple onto lines more easily Higher frequencies also couple onto lines other than the target line more easily Enabling frequencies on transmitter and locator 1 Navigate to the Frequency menu 2 Select the frequencies best suited for the job...

Page 49: ...able stake clamp and any other metal objects from transmitter 2 Place transmitter parallel to and directly above suspected cable as shown 3 Turn on transmitter and check battery level Transmitter must be parallel to object as shown in order to produce the best signal ...

Page 50: ... stake 3 Connect red lead to cable 4 Turn on transmitter and check battery If using dual location connect white lead to the additional cable to be located Danger Connecting the cable set to a live service can result in an electric shock Precautions Never connect the connection cable set directly to a live service Warning The transmitter is capable of outputting potentially lethal voltages Precauti...

Page 51: ...rge diam eter direct buried steel pipe and long distance locates When using high power output either install a Lithium ion battery pack or connect the transmitter to an external power source Activation 1 Navigate the transmitter menu to Settings Output High Power 2 Select Enable or set timer as desired Warning The transmitter is capable of outputting potentially lethal voltages Precautions Take ca...

Page 52: ...gnal may be present on the connection plug of the signal clamp when clipped over a live service Precautions Connect the clamp to the transmitter before clamping around a live service Danger A hazardous signal may be present on the service causing personal harm Precautions Do not use on electrical services which have impaired or no insulation If in doubt do not use 1 Plug cable into transmitter 2 P...

Page 53: ...ency greater than 8 kHz 29 kHz is preferred 7 Adjust power level as needed 8 Check battery level When finished locating the cable turn off transmitter disconnect live power adapter red lead from live power conductor disconnect live power adapter black lead from ground stake and disconnect live power adapter from transmitter Danger Connecting live power adapter to a live service can result in an el...

Page 54: ...e type of locating you will be doing direct connection signal clamp connecting to live power with live power adapter or broadcast induction 1 For all types of active location that require leads connect leads to trans mitter at connector 2 When it is necessary to connect to external power use connector 2 1 ...

Page 55: ... Follow steps in this chapter for all types of active location For reference the illustration shows direct connection method If using broadcast induction ensure that transmitter is in line with and above suspected cable as shown on previous page ...

Page 56: ...arget is located where signal response is strongest Signal strength is shown graphically as well as numerically The signal strength number will flash when the locator is saturated Reduce the gain until the number stops flashing b Adjust gain as needed to maintain signal strength Gain is shown graphically as well as numerically c The compass line shows the direction the cable runs a b b a c e f d ...

Page 57: ...on of the center arrows When the arrows form a diamond the target is located e AutoDepth reading will appear when target is correctly located If operating in manual depth mode press and hold the Depth button f Use current measurement to identify target cable Current on the target cable should be higher than current on another cable that is picking up signal inductively from target cable ...

Page 58: ...rning The depth reading might not reflect the real depth if your locator picks up the signal induced into the service by the transmitter This signal is radiated from the centre of the service This is even more important when the signal is produced by a sonde lying in a large diameter conduit Precautions Always compensate depth reading for service size ...

Page 59: ...with transmitter signal Locator does not function properly Locator gain could be set too high or low Lower or raise gain to locate the cable Target cable has connections to other cables Disconnect target cable from other cables or use direct connect or signal clamp to focus signal on target cable Signal is transferring to other cables Lower the frequency Lower the power level Use direct connection...

Page 60: ...de At frequencies of 10 kHz and below Using Direction Enable 1 On the transmitter menu navigate to Settings Output Direction Enabled and select Enable 2 Ensure the function is available by looking for the Direction Enable icon on the locator 3 Stand approximately 10 ft 3 m from the transmitter with the locator positioned so that the compass heading is parallel to the target line Face away from the...

Page 61: ...the Frequency button to set the direction of current flow An arrow will appear on the compass heading 5 Continue locating Power output is reduced when Direction Enable is in use Direction Enable is not available when transmitter is set to High Output ...

Page 62: ...er ference levels are indicated numerically and graphically Procedure 1 Ensure that transmitter output is turned off 2 From the locator menu select the Ambient Noise function The locator will scan the surrounding area for interference on all frequencies enabled in the selected mode 3 Highlight the desired frequency and press the Next button to exit the menu Icon Description Frequencies with the le...

Page 63: ...d Features 63 If a line is connected to an active signal the ambient interference measurement will be high When a frequency is highlighted a realtime interference is displayed The and are reversed for passive power modes ...

Page 64: ...ure To link the locator to a transmitter via radio 1 Turn both locator and transmitter on and unlinked 2 On the locator Navigate to Settings Communications and select Link TX 3 On the transmitter Navigate to Settings Communications and select Link RX 4 Select a device to link Link is complete when the link icon is displayed Once linked devices automatically connect when turned on To unlink devices...

Page 65: ...et Depth Description Offset Depth assists in locating a target line that cannot be accessed from directly above due to obstruction The function uses available data to estimate horizontal distance and depth X Horizontal distance D Depth T Tilt ...

Page 66: ... is even more important when the signal is produced by a sonde lying in a large diameter conduit Precautions Always compensate depth reading for service size a Diamond b Estimated distance 1 On the locator menu Navigate to Options Offset Depth and select Enable 2 Begin by holding locator parallel to line 3 Tilt locator until center diamond appears Tilt of unit should be 10 and 60 to display offset...

Page 67: ...lamp is used to identify a target line in a vault or utility box with multiple lines 7 2 Locator Buttons Used with Clamp Locator keypad Locator button functions and information displayed will be specific to the locator receiver clamp Locator keypad buttons Power ON OFF press and hold Up Location mode Down Frequency ...

Page 68: ... frequency Use mode key to toggle between active and passive power frequencies 4 Compress the clamp handles together to open the clamp 5 Place the clamp around the target line and release handles to close clamp 6 Adjust the locator gain using the up and down arrow keys to bring the received signal strength into range Danger A hazardous signal may be present on the service causing personal harm Pre...

Page 69: ...n cabinets with multiple lines It has an adjustable neck to make it easier to identify target lines in tight spaces 8 2 Locator Buttons Used with Stethoscope Locator keypad Locator button functions and information displayed will be specific to the stethoscope accessory Locator keypad buttons Power ON OFF press and hold Up Location mode Down Frequency ...

Page 70: ...oscope cable into the accessory connector on the locator 2 Turn on the locator When stethoscope is plugged into locator Locator will enter stethoscope mode Stethoscope icon will show 3 Use locator frequency key to select desired frequency Use mode key to toggle between active and passive power frequencies a b ...

Page 71: ...the head as close to the target line as possible Position the target line in the concave portion of the head as shown Adjust flexible neck as needed to improve positioning 5 Adjust the locator gain using the up and down arrow keys to bring the received signal strength into range ...

Page 72: ...and following a sonde signal Large metal objects and other signals such as railroad signals or overhead power lines will distort signal 9 2 Setup Procedure 1 Follow instructions for installing sonde battery 2 Turn on locator to ensure that sonde is functioning properly 3 Attach sonde to drain rods plumber s snake flex rod or similar ...

Page 73: ... move it down the pipe 5 Locate sonde using peak or null methods Peak signal method Peak location is the preferred method in most situations When the peak signal is in range rotation arrows will appear 1 Follow arrows to rotate the locator handle so that it is perpendicular to the sonde 2 Follow fore aft arrow to locate the approximate sonde position a Fore aft arrow b Null point a b ...

Page 74: ...Ultra Locate Sonde Signal 74 3 Walk forward or backward to identify the location with the strongest signal response ...

Page 75: ...ompass the exterior arrows will appear and the signal will be strongest The depth reading will display 5 If operating in Manual depth press the Depth key to estimate depth 6 Continue to track the sonde and observe depth readings Mark pipe location with paint a Strongest signal b Diamond c Exterior arrows a b c ...

Page 76: ...location 2 Follow directional arrows to locate the null point 3 The sonde is correctly located at peak signal between null points Warning The depth reading may not indicate the real depth of the service especially if the sonde is lying at the base of a large diameter duct Precautions Always compensate depth reading for service size a Directional arrows b Null point a b ...

Page 77: ...onic markers on pipes and cables It allows users to find any standard electronic marker used to mark specific locations for future locating 10 2 Locator Buttons Used with EML Accessory Locator keypad Locator button functions and information displayed will be specific to the EML accessory Locator keypad buttons Power ON OFF press and hold Up Volume Location mode Down Frequency ...

Page 78: ...ectronic Marker Location EML Accessory 78 10 3 Locator Display Display panel overview a Signal strength b Gain c Peak signal d EML accessory software version e Marker ball indicator f Status bar b b a a c e d f ...

Page 79: ...onic Marker Location EML Accessory 79 Status bar icons Type Icon Description Battery Locator battery level Volume Volume level EML Normal mode Search mode Battery level Frequency setting Selected frequency setting ...

Page 80: ...ry 80 Marker ball indicator Icon Description Water blue 145 k Non potable water purple 66 3 k Power red 169 k non EU only Power red blue 134 k EU only Waste water green 121 k Communications black orange 77 0 k Phone orange 101 k Gas yellow 83 0 k ...

Page 81: ...r Location EML Accessory 81 10 4 Setup Setup 1 Place locator wand into recess of the EML accessory 2 Insert strap through buckle 3 Tighten strap using buckle ratchet a Strap b Buckle ratchet c Buckle Do not overtighten a b c ...

Page 82: ...cessory 82 5 Turn locator on The locator will enter EML Mode automatically and remain in EML Mode as long as EML accessory is plugged in and has sufficient battery power 4 Plug cable into locator accessory connector behind spring loaded door ...

Page 83: ...cator 2 Place EML accessory on solid surface ground tailgate etc and hold locator wand with left hand while pushing both levers toward EML accessory with the right hand 3 When buckle clicks continue pressing levers and twist locator to loosen strap enough to remove wand a Locator wand b Levers a b ...

Page 84: ... area where you suspect a marker has been buried Hold EML accessory close to the ground and move it from side to side Move in the direction of increasing signal strength Adjust gain as needed Marker is located where locator indicates maximum signal 5 To locate next marker adjust gain to 30 dB and repeat process Test unit for proper operation by passing the wand 1 m 3 over a marker Signal strength ...

Page 85: ...emove battery holder 3 Insert batteries in holder as shown 4 Place battery holder in battery compartment 5 Close and tighten battery cover Installing batteries backwards will cause damage to batteries and unit Do not mix new and used batteries Use ten AA cell alkaline batteries in transmitter ...

Page 86: ...called an earth return fault These damaged areas interact with the earth which causes corrosion that can further degrade the service Faults can be caused by a number of actions Although there are other types of faults only earth return faults can be detected with this type of equipment Action Description Splicing Corroded or damaged splices may fault to ground Excavation Cables can be nicked or br...

Page 87: ...to probe the earth and measure the signal along the path of the cable Signal will be highest at the point of the fault where the current enters the ground and at the transmitter ground stake The arrows on the locator point toward the direction of the fault As you move away from the transmitter detector may stop indicating transmitter pulses As you near the fault detector will resume indicating tra...

Page 88: ...lt Finder on Ultra Advanced 88 11 2 Locator Display panel overview a Signal strength b Gain c Peak signal d Compass e Fault direction indicator f Current meter g Homing indicator h Status bar b a a b c d f e g h ...

Page 89: ...Finder on Ultra Advanced 89 Status bar icons Type Icon Description Battery Locator battery level Volume Volume level Mode Fault Mode indicator Antenna Antenna indicator Frequency setting Selected frequency setting ...

Page 90: ...he locate screen 4 Connect transmitter to faulted cable following transmitter setup instructions Select power level 1 or 2 on transmitter and observe adequate current on the cable ideally at least 10 mA Fault mode is not available on basic locators If locator does not have 263 Hz installed fault finding will not work Locator must be running firmware v6 or higher The locator can also locate cables ...

Page 91: ...t no services are below push it into the soil 7 Numbers will appear above the flashing home icon Once they do press and hold Frequency key to home the fault system 8 After system is successfully homed a chime will sound and an arrow will appear as shown This indicates the fault is located toward the top of the screen Keep fault probe and locator oriented the same while fault finding ...

Page 92: ...el overview Display icons The transmitter display shows the status of selected options as well as the active frequency and meter reading Type Icon Description Battery power Battery level External power connected USB Connected Output power Level High power output enabled ...

Page 93: ... on Ultra Advanced 93 Volume On Off Fault finder Fault finder mode indicator Output Active Interrupted Link Linked to locator Induction Direct connect leads connected Dual connect leads connected Type Icon Description FF ...

Page 94: ...ect 8 Select Enabled by pressing Power Level key 9 Transmitter will return to main screen and be in fault mode If current is below 5 mA increase power level until it shows 5 mA or transmitter is at highest power level Readings 100 k indicate no significant fault exists in the cable Readings 50 k indicate a fault is likely Higher transmitter power levels give better readings Try a higher power leve...

Page 95: ... 1 Move 3 m 10 down the cable route and ensuring that no services are below insert fault probe again 2 After arrows point in the opposite direction insert detector a few meters feet back down the cable 3 Repeat step 2 moving smaller distances until arrow changes direction after only a few millimeters inches of movement 4 Rotate fault probe 90 and repeat location process until arrow switches direct...

Page 96: ...ce fault is found on straight line turn fault probe 90 and find true location of fault Multiple faults After a fault is located and fixed check the rest of the cable for other faults using the same process If possible locate the cable with a locator and mark the location Then follow the instructions in Known cable route a Disconnected ends b Fault is found c True location of fault a a b c ...

Page 97: ...PS capability is used to log locate data from the locator to the GPS unit or log data in the locator 12 2 Locator Buttons Used with GPS Locator keypad Locator button functions and information displayed will be specific to the GPS accessory Locator keypad buttons Power ON OFF press and hold Up Location mode Down Frequency ...

Page 98: ...Ultra GPS Capability on Ultra Advanced 98 12 3 Locator Display Display panel overview ...

Page 99: ...e Flashing once A data point was logged Blinking Attempting to call external logging GPS device Last data point failed to send data to the GPS device GPS data being received but no GPS lock center dot blinking GPS data being received and GPS lock established solid c00ic129w eps c00ic130w eps c00ic131w eps ...

Page 100: ...l for details 2 Power on the locator and go to Settings Communications Radio On Off Ensure the radio is on 3 Initiate paring from the GPS device Refer to the GPS device manual for details The locator will be named MFLRX_nnnnnnnn where nnnnnnn is the serial number of the locator If prompted for a passcode it is 0000 four zeros 4 If applicable to the selected GPS device choose Serial Port as the ser...

Page 101: ...6 To store a point force a depth from the main locate screen push and hold the bottom left button on the keypad The user should hear a low tone and the log icon if data is sent instead of a high tone If a high tone sounds when forcing the depth button the locator is not sending data Reconnect to the GPS ...

Page 102: ...ader software Connecting to the GPS device 1 Make sure you are in a location that the GPS can see satellites 2 Power on the GPS and make sure it is discoverable 3 Power on the locator and go to Settings Communications Bluetooth Connect GPS 4 Once the GPS is discovered select it from the list 5 On the main locate screen the Bluetooth icon should be on and the GPS receive icon should appear ...

Page 103: ...ce a depth from the main locate screen push and hold the bottom left button on the keypad The user should hear a low tone if data is stored instead of a high tone If a high tone sounds when forcing the depth button the locator is not storing data Reconnect to the GPS ...

Page 104: ...to complete pairing The connection fails from the Connect GPS menu Repeat the connection attempt by selecting the GPS device again GPS device does not show up in the Connect GPS menu Make sure the GPS device s Bluetooth radio is active and it is discoverable Some devices only remain discoverable for a few minutes Check the device s Bluetooth settings The locator is not found by the GPS device duri...

Page 105: ...he software will automatically connect to the locator and begin downloading stored information 3 Once the software has downloaded the GPS information it will give you an option to save the Log 4 Click on the save log button This will pull up a box allowing changing the file name and changing the file type to either a KML fire or a CSV file 5 Once finished saving the log downloader will give you an...

Page 106: ...rotect against shock and vibration Shipping transport of batteries When transporting or shipping batteries the person in charge of the product must ensure that the applicable national and international rules and regulations are observed Before transportation or shipping contact your local passenger or freight transport company 13 2 Storage Product Respect the temperature limits when storing the eq...

Page 107: ...duct the transport container the foam inserts and the accessories at a temper ature not greater than 40 C 104 F and clean them Do not repack until everything is completely dry Cables and plugs Keep plugs clean and dry Blow away any dirt lodged in the plugs of the connecting cables ...

Page 108: ...s com ce FCC Part 15 applicable in US Hereby Leica Geosystems AG declares that the Ultra is in compliance with the essen tial requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC The declara tion of conformity may be consulted at http www leica geosystems com ce Class 1 equipment according European Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE can be placed on the market and be put into service without r...

Page 109: ...tted Type 2 D cell alkaline Typical operating time 60 h intermittent use 30 h continuous use at 21 C 70 F Battery saver Unit shuts off after 5 10 20 or 30 min inactivity according to user setting if selected Frequency bandwidth 2402 2802 MHz Output power 100 mW Antenna Integrated antenna ...

Page 110: ...Ultra Technical Data 110 Dimensions 325 00 mm 12 8 121 9 mm 4 8 690 9 mm 27 2 ...

Page 111: ...ut Speaker LCD backlight LED External ports Mini USB Type Description Temperature Operating 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Protection Against water projected in jets from any direction IP65 IEC 60529 Dust tight Humidity 95 RH non condensing The effects of condensation are to be effectively counteracted by periodically drying out the product ...

Page 112: ...ensions Type 10 D cell alkaline or 1 Lithium ion battery pack Typical operating time Alkaline Approximately 100 h Lithium ion Approximately 80 h Battery saver Unit shuts off after 2 4 8 h or always on according to user setting if selected 191 0 mm 7 8 304 8 mm 12 0 254 0 mm 10 0 ...

Page 113: ...0 C 4 F to 122 F Protection Against water projected in jets from any direction IP65 IEC 60529 Dust tight Humidity 95 RH non condensing The effects of condensation are to be effectively counteracted by periodically drying out the product Ultra 5 W 5 W Ultra 12 W 12 W Frequency bandwidth 2402 2802 MHz Output power 100 mW Antenna Integrated antenna ...

Page 114: ...ve signal distortions or noise sources which result in depth estimate errors Tolerances do not apply to offset depth estimates Mode Frequency Active cable standard Up to 100 frequencies Passive cable standard 60 Hz 120 Hz 180 Hz 50 Hz 100 Hz 150 Hz Sonde optional locate depth only Any frequency Radio optional locate only Type Range Cables 4 6 m 15 Sondes 3 0 m 10 Type Tolerance Passive cable 10 0 ...

Page 115: ...tra Technical Data 115 14 5 Fault Finder Technical Data Dimensions L Length between probes L2 Handle length H Height from probe tip to carrying handle H2 Height from probe base to carrying handle W Width ...

Page 116: ...a 116 Weight Compatibility Transmitter must be running firmware v2 0 or higher Locator must be running firmware v6 0 or higher 330 0 mm 13 0 305 0 mm 12 0 25 0 mm 1 0 742 0 mm 29 2 617 0 mm 24 3 Instrument 2 2 kg 4 8 lbs ...

Page 117: ...Marker frequencies 236 0 mm 9 3 208 0 mm 8 2 185 0 mm 7 3 Type Frequency Non potable water 66 35 kHz Cable television 77 0 kHz Gas 83 0 kHz Telephone 101 4 kHz Sewer 121 6 kHz electric power EU countries 134 0 kHz Water 145 7 kHz electric power non EU countries 169 8 kHz ...

Page 118: ...0 h at low power Instrument including batteries 1 4 kg 3 0 lbs Instrument without batteries 1 2 kg 2 5 lbs Type Description Temperature Operating 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Protection Against water projected in jets from any direction IP65 IEC 60529 Dust tight Humidity 95 RH non condensing The effects of condensation are to be effectively counteracted by periodically drying out the product ...

Page 119: ...500V Length 124 mm 4 9 Height 48 mm 1 9 Width 81 mm 3 2 Type Description Temperature Operating 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Protection Against water projected in jets from any direction IP65 IEC 60529 Dust tight Humidity 95 RH non condensing The effects of condensation are to be effectively counteracted by periodically drying out the product Transmitter side 254 mm 10 Utility side retracted coils 635...

Page 120: ...ps Dimensions Type Dimensions A B C mm mm mm Ultra signal clamp 80 mm 80 3 15 129 5 07 250 9 84 Ultra signal clamp 125 mm 125 5 163 6 4 275 10 8 Ultra signal clamp 175 mm 175 7 220 8 6 340 13 4 Receiver clamp 54 1 2 13 101 3 98 216 8 5 ...

Page 121: ...amp 80 mm 256 Hz to 83 kHz Ultra signal clamp 125 mm 3 kHz to 200 kHz Ultra signal clamp 175 mm 3 kHz to 200 kHz Receiver clamp 256 Hz to 200 kHz Type Description Temperature Operating 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Storage 40 C to 70 C 40 F to 158 F Protection Against water dust and sand IP54 IEC 60529 Dust protected Humidity 95 RH non condensing The effects of condensation are to be effectively count...

Page 122: ...s Batteries Type Battery Typical operating time h Standard sonde 1 x LR6 AA alkaline 40 intermittent use at 20 C 68 F in 8 kHz mode or 33 kHz mode Maxi sonde 3 x LR6 AA alkaline 10 continuous use at 20 C 68 F in 8 kHz mode or 33 kHz mode ...

Page 123: ...Ultra Technical Data 123 Dimensions Weight Type Dimensions A B mm mm Standard sonde 120 4 7 38 1 5 Maxi sonde 300 12 55 2 17 Type Weight g lbs Standard sonde 180 0 4 Maxi sonde 830 1 18 ...

Page 124: ...sonde 8 192 8 kHz or 32 768 33 kHz Type Description Temperature Operating 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Storage 40 C to 70 C 40 F to 158 F Protection Against water dust and sand IP54 IEC 60529 Dust protected Humidity 95 RH non condensing The effects of condensation are to be effectively counteracted by periodically drying out the product ...

Page 125: ...Ultra Technical Data 125 14 10 Stethoscope Dimensions Weight 820 g 1 8 lbs A max B bend mm mm Radius minimum 585 23 76 3 Angle maximum 90 ...

Page 126: ...Ultra Technical Data 126 Frequency range 50 Hz 200 kHz Environmental specifi cations Type Description Temperature Operating 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Storage 32 C to 70 C 25 F to 158 F ...

Page 127: ... page at http www leica geosystems com internationalwarranty or collect from your Leica Geosys tems distributor The foregoing warranty is exclusive and is in lieu of all other warranties terms or conditions expressed or implied either in fact or by operation of law statutory or otherwise including warranties terms or conditions of merchantability fitness for a partic ular purpose satisfactory qual...

Page 128: ...0 Hz Jamaica 220 V 50 Hz Netherland Antilles 110 127 V 50 Hz Nicaragua 120 V 60 Hz Panama 120 V 60 Hz Puerto Rico 120 V 60 Hz Trinidad Tobago 115 230 V 60 Hz Virgin Islands 120 V 60 Hz South America Argentina 230 V 50 Hz Bolivia 110 V 50 Hz Brazil 110 127 220 V 60 Hz Chile 220 V 50 Hz Colombia 110 220 V 60 Hz Ecuador 110 220 V 60 Hz French Guiana 220 V 50 Hz Guyana 110 240 V 60 Hz Paraguay 220 V 6...

Page 129: ...50 Hz Greece 230 V 50 Hz Hungary 230 V 50 Hz Iceland 230 V 50 Hz Ireland 230 V 50 Hz Italy 230 V 50 Hz Latvia 230 V 50 Hz Lithuania 230 V 50 Hz Luxemburg 230 V 50 Hz Moldavia 230 V 50 Hz Netherlands 230 V 50 Hz Norway 230 V 50 Hz Poland 230 V 50 Hz Portugal 230 V 50 Hz Romania 230 V 50 Hz Russia 230 V 50 Hz Slovakia 230 V 50 Hz Slovenia 230 V 50 Hz Spain 230 V 50 Hz Sweden 230 V 50 Hz Switzerland ...

Page 130: ...ast 220 V 50 Hz Kenya 240 V 50 Hz Lesotho 220 240 V 50 Hz Liberia 120 V 60 Hz Libya 115 220 V 50 Hz Malawi 230 V 50 Hz Mali 220 V 50 Hz Mauritania 220 V 50 Hz Mauritius 230 V 50 Hz Morocco 127 220 V 50 Hz Mozambique 220 V 50 Hz Namibia 220 V 50 Hz Niger 220 V 50 Hz Nigeria 230 V 50 Hz Rwanda 220 V 50 Hz Senegal 110 V 50 Hz Sierra Leone 230 V 50 Hz Somalia 220 V 50 Hz South Africa 220 240 V 50 Hz S...

Page 131: ...20 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Jordan 220 V 50 Hz Kazakhstan 220 V 50 Hz Kirgizstan 220 V 50 Hz Korea North 220 V 50 Hz Korea South 110 220 V 60 Hz Kuwait 240 V 50 Hz Laos 220 V 50 Hz Lebanon 110 220 V 50 Hz Malaysia 240 V 50 Hz Myanmar 240 V 50 Hz Oman 240 V 50 Hz Pakistan 230 V 50 Hz Philippines 110 220 V 60 Hz Qatar 240 V 50 Hz Saudi Arabia 127 220 V 50 Hz Singapore 230 V 50 Hz Sri Lanka 230 V 50 Hz Syria 22...

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