TABLE OF CONTENTS
List of Illustrations
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Introduction
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Safety Precautions
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3 9800XT SFL-2 Quick Start Guide for the Experienced User
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4 9800XT SFL-2 Equipment
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4.1 Standard Equipment……………………………………….. .. .….….10
4.2 Optional Accessories…………………………………….. .. .…. . ….12
4.3 Technical Specifications…………………………………….. … …...13
4.4 Transmitter Controls and Indicators…………………………….……16
4.5 Transmitter Features………………………………………………….18
4.6 A-Frame Receiver Controls and Indicators…………………………..20
4.7 Additional A-Frame Receiver Features………………………………21
5 Principles of Operation
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5.1 Functional Theory…………………………………………………...22
5.1.1 Earth Voltage Gradient…………………. …………………………24
5.1.2 Equipotentials……………..………………………………………..24
5.1.3 Multiple Fault Patterns………………………………………..……26
5.1.4 Distortion Due to Adjacent Conductors……………………………26
6 Checkout Procedure
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7 Operation
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7.1 Check the Batteries Prior to Going into the Field…… . . . . . . . . . …29
7.2 Ensure all conductors are de-energized
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7.3 Lift the Grounds………………. . . . .……………………………. ..29
7.4 Attach the Transmitter to the Conductor-Check Fault Resistance . . 29
7.5 Synchronize the A-Frame Receiver…. .…………………………….30
7.6 Confirm that a Fault Exists…………. . . . . .………………………..32
7.7 Trace the Cable with the 9800 Receiver…. . . . . . . .………………..32
7.8 Pinpoint the Fault…………….. …………………………. .……….32
7.9 Verify the Fault……………. . . .……. .. ..……………………….…32
