Vivax Metrotech 4.04.000170, User Handbook Manual

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2 vLoc3 RTK-Pro Receiver
Transmitter Control
– This feature is used to control a transmitter with the Radio Link activated remotely. For more
information, see the section “Remote Operation of the transmitter.”
DFT
– D iscrete F ourier T ransform is a tool to help choose a frequency to apply to the target conductor. The DFT feature will aid
the user with nearby interference that may affect the locate quality.
Cloud
– This menu item ties the VMMap Cloud-based app to the RTK-Pro unit. Use this menu item to check the Cloud connection
status. To use the Vivax-Metrotech Cloud-based VMMap app setup an account and register each locator that will use the app.
GPS RTK Source
– Enter this option to check RTK connectivity and to select the RTK source.
For more information check the section on Setting up RTK Connectivity.
New Survey
– Navigating into this menu and selecting a survey type always causes a new survey to be initiated in the SD
Card Data Logger. This will happen even if it is the same type as the previous log record.
Different Survey types can be selected, as shown.
Electric
Gas
Communications
Potable Water
Reclaimed Water
Sewer
Temporary Survey
Proposed Excavation
Oil
2.4.4 Setup – Informational
About
– This section holds the data about the locator, such as software revision, calibration data, etc.
Regulatory Labels
– This section shows the required FCC ID and IC information. To access this information do the following:
1. Press and hold the Information pushbutton.
2. Use the – and + pushbuttons to highlight “
Regulatory Labels .”
3. Press the Enter button when About is highlighted.
Self-Test
– The vLoc3 series receivers have a self-test feature that confirms the equipment is fit for use and that the calibration
has not drifted from its expected settings.
Satellite Information
– Enter this menu item to show all current satellite information.
2.5 Self-Test
The self-test feature must be run in an area free from interference, such as overhead fluorescent lighting, large transformers,
etc. Also, check that any nearby transmitters or sondes are switched off.
Select “Self-Test” from the user menu and press the “Return” button. Keep the receiver stationary while the test is running. After
a short while, the test will complete, and the unit will report Passed or Failed.
Self Test: PASSED
110.3
110.3
64.1
110.3
110.3
64.1
Self Test: FAILED
109.6
109.9
64.3
109.7
109.9
64.5
Examples of the self-test results
If the receiver fails the test, try again in an area with less interference. If it continues to fail, return the unit to Vivax-Metrotech or
one of its approved repair centers for investigation.