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5 CHECKOUT PROCEDURE
For proper operation of the Model 810Dx Pipe and Cable Locator, use this checkout procedure:
• upon receiving the equipment
• before each job, preferably before you leave for the site
• if problems arise during a locate
1
Place transmitter on the ground. Plug conductive attachment leads into the
Transmitter, and attach them to one another. As shown in Figure: 5-1
2
Turn the Transmitter “ON”. Check the output power level setting is at high, indicated by a
flashing LED. Note battery charge status. If charge is low, replace or recharge
Transmitter batteries.
3 Perform output check by pressing the output power level button continuously. The
flashing LED will change to a constant LED at high, confirming Transmitter and
Conductive Attachment is in good working condition.
4
Turn the Receiver “ON”. Slowly swing the Receiver side to side while pointing it at the
transmitter. The Distance Sensitive Left/Right Guidance
TM
System display should
respond. The signal strength should also respond to the
movement and be at its
highest
when pointed directly at the transmitter. See Figure 5-2.
Figure 5-1: Connect Transmitter Leads
