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frequency to match the transmitter’s output frequency.
This can be used to eliminate unwanted interference.
See Section 13 for a detailed explanation of iLOC.
4.16 SideStep
auto
™
The transmitter can be used to recommend a general-
purpose locate frequency for the intended locate task by
measuring the impedance of the target cable or pipe.
SideStep
auto
helps to improve locate accuracy by
determining the best signal. SideStep
auto
can also help
to prolong battery life.
SideStepauto operates only in Direct Connection mode.
Using SideStep
auto
To enable SideStep
auto
:
Connect the transmitter to the target utility, then
1 Press the
key to enter the menu
2 Scroll to the OPT F menu using the
or
keys
3 Press the
key to enter the OPT F menu
4 Scroll through using the
or
keys until
START
is displayed
5 Press the
key to start SideStep
auto
and exit the
OPTF Menu
6 Press the
key to exit the menu
NOTE: SideStep
auto
has to be enabled for each Direct
Connection using the START option. At any time the
user may manually change the frequency using the
key
4.17 Transmitter power output
The transmitter supports several power output modes to
help you select the optimal settings for your
requirements whilst helping to prolong battery life.
Adjusting power output
NOTE: On iLOC enabled models, you can adjust the
transmitter’s power output remotely using the locator.
For more information, refer to Section 13.
To adjust the power output:
1 Press the
or
keys to increase or decrease
power output
Boost (Tx-10 & Tx-10B only)
Boost allows the Tx-10 transmitter to output its maximum
output power. Boost mode can be set to operate for a
specified period of time.
To configure boost:
1 Press the
key to enter the menu
2 Scroll to the
BOOST
menu using the
or
keys
3 Press the key to enter the BOOST menu
4 Set the BOOST duration using the
or
keys.
You can choose 5, 10, 15 and 20 minute periods or
ON for continuous operation
5 Press the
key to accept your changes and exit
the BOOST menu
6 Press the
key to exit the menu
To enable boost:
1 First configure the boost duration using the
procedure above
2 Press and hold the
key until
BOOST
appears on
the transmitter LCD
3 The transmitter will automatically exit boost mode
after the selected duration
To disable boost:
1 Press the
key to disable boost
4.18 Transmitter Eco mode
When using alkaline D-Cells in Tx-5 and Tx-10(B)
transmitter models you can extend the effective use of
the batteries by enabling Eco mode.
In Eco mode the power output of the transmitter reduces
when the batteries can no longer provide the required
output power.
When Eco mode is active and the power output has been
reduced, the display alternates between
‘POWER‘ and
the current output power level.
The transmitter will emit three beeps every time the
power is reduced. It will then continue emitting two beeps
each minute whilst it operates at a reduced power level.
To enable or disable Eco mode
1 Press the
key to enter the menu
2 Scroll to the
BATT
menu using the
or
keys
and enter it by pressing the
key.
3 Scroll through the battery options using the
or
until
ALK
is displayed. Press the
key.
4 Use the
or
until
ECO
is displayed and press
the
key to enable Eco Mode.
Or
Select
NORM
and press the
key to disable Eco
mode.
