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User Manual Vesala PK2 Receiver X2.0 ENG

5.3

Troubleshooting

If case of trouble, follow the table below for possible remedy.

Problem

Possible explanations

Remedy

The device does
not power up or
unexpectedly shuts
down.

One or more battery is
empty.

Replace all batteries.

One or more battery is
reversed.

Orient batteries so that polarity matches
markings on the battery compartment.

Device shuts down after
inactivity.

When no signal is detected, the device
will shut down after 10 minutes.

Receiver gives
inaccurate
positioning result
or indicates
distance
incorrectly.

There are interfering
objects nearby.

Stay clear from objects or use the offset
measurement method.

Transmitter PKT2 and
receiver PKR2 are not on
parallel planes.

Make sure that the structure is evenly
thick and place transmitter and receiver
accurately on their surfaces.

Summary of Contents for PK2

Page 1: ...2 Receiver X2 0 ENG for Vesala Drill Point Locator Receiver PKR2 X2 0 and Vesala SPL2 SmartPlug Locator X2 0 IMPORTANT Read carefully before use Keep for future reference English Issued 2022 03 04 Revised 2022 05 10 ...

Page 2: ...User Manual Vesala PK2 Receiver X2 0 ENG 2 22 ...

Page 3: ...d distance measuring units 12 4 Operating receivers 13 4 1 Inspecting the work site for hazards 13 4 2 Objects that may decrease locating accuracy 13 4 3 Locating accurately thru thick structures 14 4 4 Operating the receiver 15 4 5 Measurement at an angle 16 4 6 Offset measurement with PKR2 and PKT2 17 4 7 Multipoint measurement with PKR2 and PKT2 17 5 Taking care of your equipment 18 5 1 Storing...

Page 4: ... Risk of locating error due to electromagnetic conditions Large metallic objects radio transmitters or industrial equipment may degrade locating accuracy or may prevent locating completely Before attempting to locate a drill hole take care that there are no large metallic objects at or near the intended drill hole Large metallic objects include radiators sheet metal foil and wire mesh among other ...

Page 5: ...T2 is included in PK2 Drill Point Locator kit with Receiver PKR2 In addition to that PKR2 may be used with smaller transmitters SP15 SmartPlug or TX15 Plug Transmitter SPL2 SmartPlug Locator is compatible with these small transmitters only Drill Point Locator Receiver PKR2 and SPL2 SmartPlug Locator are intended for professional use in dry conditions 2 2 Specifications Operating temperature LR03 b...

Page 6: ...attery voltage 4 5 V Enclosure material ABS Enclosure size 176 x 78 x 29 mm Weight LR03 batteries included 216 g Locating range continuous PKR2 and PKT2 0 150 cm With SP15 or TX15 0 30 cm Extended locating range until SP15 or TX15 power saving activates 0 50 cm Distance indication range continuous PKR2 and PKT2 1 200 cm With SP15 or TX15 0 2 30 cm Extended distance indication range until SP15 or T...

Page 7: ... 1 cm 10 Operating frequency band maximum power transmitted 9000 13350 Hz input 83 000 83 666 kHz 10 mW 433 47 434 37 MHz input Electromagnetic environment ETSI EN 301 489 1 Residential commercial and light industrial environment Receiver category 2 International standards this product is in conformance with EN 300 220 1 EN 300 220 2 EN 300 330 EN 301 489 1 EN 301 489 3 EN 303 454 ...

Page 8: ...t Locator transmitter PKT2 version X2 0 V11741 Alkaline battery LR03 6 pcs J01573 Felt pad 4 pcs N05925 Adhesive putty Casco 2981 60 g S14010 User manuals SPL2 SmartPlug Locator V11762 contains the following items SPL2 SmartPlug Locator version X2 0 V11745 Alkaline battery LR03 3 pcs J01573 Felt pad 4 pcs N05925 User manual Version numbers are indicated at the beginning of the serial number ...

Page 9: ...version letter and battery voltage at start up Power LED Green LED indicates power on LED blinks if batteries should be replaced Device will shut down after 10 minutes of inactivity Power and volume button Long press Toggle power on or off Short press Toggle speaker volume normal or low Volume resets to normal at start up Extended start up press Access menu see chapter 3 4 Speaker Higher pitch ind...

Page 10: ...Insert three new 1 5 V LR03 AAA alkaline batteries or FR03 lithium batteries FR03 batteries should be used when ambient temperature is below 10 C Observe that battery polarity matches markings on the battery compartment 5 Put battery cover back on and gently close it 3 2 Attaching felt pads Felt pads may be attached to the bottom of the receiver at designated spots to avoid scratches on structures...

Page 11: ...1 When using Receiver PKR2 make sure it has the correct transmitter type selected See chapter 3 4 2 Activate SmartPlug SP15 or Plug Transmitter TX15 3 Power on Receiver PKR2 or SPL2 SmartPlug Locator 4 Hold SmartPlug SP15 or Plug Transmitter TX15 directly behind Receiver PKR2 or SPL2 SmartPlug Locator at a distance of 30 cm as shown a Receiver should now display the distance between the devices 5 ...

Page 12: ...PKR2 or wish to change distance measuring units follow the sequence below 1 If device is on shut it down 2 Press and hold power button for an extended time 3 One of the following will eventually appear on display Currently selected units are displayed first 4 U cn distance from Transmitter PKT2 in centimetres 5 U In distance from Transmitter PKT2 in inches 6 U PH distance from SmartPlug SP15 or Pl...

Page 13: ...ed and de pressurised before drilling begins In some cases a decrease in locating accuracy may move the intended drill point 4 2 Objects that may decrease locating accuracy ATTENTION Risk of locating error due to electromagnetic conditions Large metallic objects radio transmitters or industrial equipment may degrade locating accuracy or may prevent locating completely Before attempting to locate a...

Page 14: ...tely thru thick structures ATTENTION Risk of locating error due to device misorientation Locating drill points with misoriented devices may degrade locator performance Alignment errors are highlighted when locating drill points thru thick structures When using Transmitter PKT2 with Receiver PKR2 for straight drilling the device bottoms should face each other on parallel planes both sides of the st...

Page 15: ...ards the user Move the receiver slowly to the direction indicated by red arrows Two arrows pointing to a direction indicate a long distance one stands the proximity of the measured point The audio signal pitch increases when the receiver is moved towards the correct spot Green squares indicate when the receiver is aligned with the transmitter When only four green squares are displayed on the recei...

Page 16: ...ransmitter to the structure at the desired angle of the drill hole Locate the transmitter while holding the receiver at an equal angle A wedge made from a non metallic material may be used to hold the devices at the desired angle If the angles are not identical the resulting hole should be drilled from both sides of the structure so that the holes meet inside the structure at different angles ...

Page 17: ...e the corresponding spot relative to the transmitter on the other side of the structure and use reverse measurement to define the drilling point 4 7 Multipoint measurement with PKR2 and PKT2 Measure at least two preferably four points at exactly same distance from the intended drilling point Make separate measurements and markings for each reference point The correct drilling spot is at the geomet...

Page 18: ...side its original packaging in a dry warm place 5 2 Cleaning If the device is dirty or wet clean and dry the outer surface of the device with a soft cloth before changing batteries Avoid getting dirt or water inside the device A small amount of isopropanol can be used to remove stains and disinfect the surface Battery compartment and battery contact surfaces inside the battery compartment should o...

Page 19: ...ries so that polarity matches markings on the battery compartment Device shuts down after inactivity When no signal is detected the device will shut down after 10 minutes Receiver gives inaccurate positioning result or indicates distance incorrectly There are interfering objects nearby Stay clear from objects or use the offset measurement method Transmitter PKT2 and receiver PKR2 are not on parall...

Page 20: ... unit is selected To select correct transmitter type and display units see chapter 3 4 Receiver does not respond to transmitter even when distance is within operating limits Other electric or radio equipment in close proximity interferes with the communication between the transmitter and the receiver Turn off move or otherwise eliminate the interfering equipment There are large metal objects in th...

Page 21: ...dropped check correct operation before using it 5 5 Warranty Drill Point Locator Receiver PKR2 and SPL2 SmartPlug Locator have one year warranty against material or manufacturing defects from the date of purchase The warranty shall not cover batteries normal wear and tear misuse or faults resulting from modifying the product 5 6 Disposal Do not discard this product with household or general waste ...

Page 22: ...2 0 and SPL2 SmartPlug Locator version X2 0 are in compliance with Directive 2014 53 EU The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address vesala fi pk2 eudoc Hereby H Vesala Oy declares that the radio equipment types Drill Point Locator Receiver PKR2 version X2 0 and SPL2 SmartPlug Locator version X2 0 are in conformity with the relevant UK legislatio...

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