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If you rotate the
r
eceiver
while over the cable, a sharp NULL will identify the cable’s direction. It
is aligned with the flat side of the
r
eceiver
.
CABLE
PATH
MAXIMUM
RECEIVER
SIGNAL
DIRECTION
CABLE
NULL SHOWS
PATH
CABLE
p
eak
m
ode
l
oCating
Peak and Pin Point Peak modes have less error rates than the null locating mode in most
circumstances. The peak mode location indication should be verified by the null to ensure
locating accuracy.
With the
r
eceiver
in a vertical position. Move the
r
eceiver
left to right across the path. When the
r
eceiver
is directly above the cable or pipe, rotate the
r
eceiver
for a maximum signal. As you move the
r
eceiver
away from the cable path, the meter reading (and audio frequency response) will drop off.
The Left/Right arrows operate off of the Null reading. By utilizing the Left/Right arrows while in
Peak mode the user can simultaneously locate in both modes thus quickly identifying the match
or discrepancy between the Peak and the Null reading.
l
oCating
m
odes
There is a variety of locating modes available in the PATHFINDER PLS unit. PEAK, PINPOINT PEAK,
NULL LEFT/RIGHT GUIDANCE, SONDE, DFF & ACC. To toggle through PEAK, PINPOINT PEAK &
NULL simple press the mode button. To toggle to SONDE mode hold the MODE button for 5
seconds and release. DFF and ACC modes are only selectable when an appropriate accessory
is plugged into the accessory port in the handle of the receiver.
