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Rex Lite Pipe and Cable Locator

User guide

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Page 1: ...Rex Lite Pipe and Cable Locator User guide ...

Page 2: ...ir accuracy reliability or completeness is not guaranteed Schonstedt s only obligation shall be to repair or replace any instrument proven to be defective within three years of purchase Schonstedt shall not be responsible for any injury to persons or property direct or consequential arising from the use of any instrument ...

Page 3: ...Controls 7 Visual and Audible Indicators 8 Connectors and Accessories 11 Battery Replacement 11 Specifications 12 Regulatory Compliance and Declaration of Conformity 13 Chapter 3 Rex Lite Transmitter 14 Automatic and Manual Output Power 15 Output Current Measurement 15 Controls 16 Visual Indicators 17 Connectors and Accessories 18 Battery Replacement 18 Specifications 20 Regulatory Compliance and ...

Page 4: ...1 INTRODUCTION OPERATING MODES ...

Page 5: ...an appropriate harmonic of 60 or 50 Hz signals factory preset These signals are typically present in energized power cables making it possible to locate them without using a transmitter to impose a tracing signal onto them Conductive In conductive mode the transmitter imposes a signal of the selected frequency onto the pipe or cable to be traced It does so by making direct contact with the pipe or...

Page 6: ...e transmitter is not used at all This mode is used to trace non metallic pipes or metallic pipes where other modes are inapplicable or inefficient A small beacon transmitter or sonde is pushed through the pipe and the receiver searches for the signal emitted by the sonde Since the signal being traced by the receiver is produced by the sonde and not travelling along the pipes there are some differe...

Page 7: ...e buried cable or pipe in the direction indicated by the label perpendicular to the suspected direction of the pipe or cable 4 If using the inductive clamp mode place the clamp so that it completely encircles the desired cable or pipe Make sure the clamp can fully close so that both ends touch 5 When operating in the passive mode be aware of your surroundings and possible interference from overhea...

Page 8: ...2 REX LITE RECEIVER ...

Page 9: ...ouching the ground Depth measurements should only be made when the directional indication says that the target is close and the receiver s signal strength is maximized peaked over the target Special considerations are required for the Sonde mode Searching for a Sonde Once in the surroundings of a sonde it is important to differentiate whether you are positioned along the axis of the sonde the dire...

Page 10: ...High Additional depressions of this switch will cycle the volume through Mute Medium and High settings 2 OFF This switch removes power from the receiver 3 UP DOWN ARROWS When the receiver is operating in manual gain mode pressing the UP or DOWN arrows will increase or decrease the gain from its current setting When the receiver is operating in the automatic gain mode the first press of the UP or D...

Page 11: ...is selected on both the receiver and the transmitter Visual and Audible Indicators The information display areas for the receiver are easy to understand In addition the receiver has audible indicators to facilitate operation in heavy traffic or noisy areas All visual indicators for the receiver are on the LCD display which has six general areas to display information to the user a Battery Indicato...

Page 12: ...f Off On Off Off C at 512 Hz Off Off Off On Off Sonde On Off Off On Off Passive 50 60 Off Off Off Off On 33 kHz model only 82 kHz model only The default sonde frequency is 512Hz The number 50 or 60 shows briefly on the numeric display upon entering this mode indicating which line frequency the unit is programmed to locate in passive mode DIRECTION INDICATOR The arrows and center bar in this indica...

Page 13: ...terferes with the signal the receiver is set to detect Take steps to identify the source of interference or to change the locating mode o Depth Reading When measuring depth the depth icon lights up in the lower right of the display and the depth of the target is displayed in feet and inches or meters depending on the factory setting The display range for depth in feet and inches is 0 to 19 9 and i...

Page 14: ...ry ready to detect sondes or other devices such as inspection cameras that transmit at 512 Hz however the sondes themselves are optional accessories also available through Schonstedt Battery Replacement The Rex Lite receiver is powered by one 9 volt alkaline battery The battery is located in the handle of the instrument It is accessible by turning the screw counterclockwise To remove the battery s...

Page 15: ...ent use Audio Output 10 1500 Hz determined by signal strength 0 70 db SPL volume controlled Weight incl battery 2 8 lbs 1 25 kg Operating Temperature 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 70 C Water and Dust Resistance Rated IP54 Overall Dimensions Closed 17 5 x 3 x 8 5 44 cm x 7 6 cm x 21 5 cm Extended 27 7 x 3 x 8 5 70 cm x 7 6 cm x 21 5 cm Max Depth Capability Approximately 19 5 8 m Sonde Mode approximately 5 1...

Page 16: ... subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Industry Canada CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B Schonstedt s Supplier Declaration of Conformity can be found at www schonstedt com ...

Page 17: ...3 REX LITE TRANSMITTER ...

Page 18: ...ement When operating in the conductive mode the Rex Lite transmitter displays the amount of current flowing out of the transmitter and into the underground utility This is very useful in determining if you have established a good circuit You can improve the circuit by relocating the ground stake or enhancing the metal to metal contact of the conductive clips A low current reading indicates a poor ...

Page 19: ...ncy is indicated on the display of the transmitter Different frequencies are available for the different operating modes conductive inductive clamp or inductive see Specifications below for specific frequencies in each mode 3 OUTPUT POWER Used to select the output power in the conductive mode only this control has no use in the inductive and inductive clamp modes where the output power is internal...

Page 20: ...perating in the Inductive mode BATTERY INDICATOR The battery symbol indicates the transmitter s battery status When all three segments inside the battery symbol are present the battery is fully charged When only the two bottom segments are present the battery has a medium charge When only the bottom segment is present the battery has a low charge and needs replaced If there are no segments present...

Page 21: ...al dealer for details Inductive clamp 3 ID 5 ID and 7 ID Sondes 512 Hz Medium size conductive clips Large size conductive clips Battery Replacement A user serviceable 10 x AA battery pack powers the Rex Lite transmitter When depleted the ten 10 AA batteries need to be replaced To replace the batteries turn the transmitter off remove the four thumbscrews on the front panel s battery compartment and...

Page 22: ...partment then tuck the excess wire into the cavity around the connector Finally replace the cover and the screws Please note that should the battery pack become unplugged at any point during this procedure it will need to be plugged back in before the pack is placed back into the compartment To do this locate the plug inside of the battery compartment and re insert the connector This is shown in t...

Page 23: ...utput Power Conductive mode 33 kHz and 512 Hz 1 W Max 1000 Ω load 82 kHz 1 2 or 1 FCC limited Max Output Voltage 100 V RMS Battery Type Ten 10 AA Alkaline 1 5 V nominal Battery Life 8 Hours intermittent usage 70 F Outputs Inputs Phone Jack Output Inductive clamp Conductive clips Dimensions 10 W x 10 25 D x 1 75 H 25 4 cm x 26 cm x 4 5 cm Weight 3 44 Lbs 1 56 kg Operating Temp 4 F to 140 F 20 C to ...

Page 24: ... subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Industry Canada CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B Schonstedt s Supplier Declaration of Conformity can be found at www schonstedt com ...

Page 25: ...4 TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICE INFORMATION ...

Page 26: ...our technical support team at 888 32 TRACE 888 328 7223 Return instructions and return form are located online at https www schonstedt com support repair department FOR SERVICE OR REPAIR Ple a se ship unit to Sc ho nste dt Instrume nt Co mpa ny 100 Edmo nd Ro a d Ke a rne ysville WV 25430 Attn Custo me r Se rvic e De pt ...

Page 27: ...5 WARRANTY ...

Page 28: ...e defect in writing If the fault has been caused by misuse or abnormal conditions of operation repairs will be billed Specifically this warranty does not cover product that has been subject to inundation by fire water or other liquid intrusion or units that have been damaged or compromised due to repair alteration or modification by anyone other than an authorized repair representative Prior to a ...

Page 29: ...on Due to a policy of continued development we reserve the right to alter or amend any published specification without notice This document may not be copied reproduced transmitted modified or used in whole or in part without the prior written consent of Schonstedt Instrument Company Schonstedt shall not be liable for any injury to persons or property or for any other special or consequential dama...

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