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5.1.1 Operational Display Screen

The i5000 receiver operational screen is a ¼ VGA bright color graphical display. Two screens
are displayed to the user – locate mode and measurement.

Figure 5-2 Locate Mode Display Screen

Figure 5-3 Measurement Display Screen

Numerical
Field Signal
Strength

Distance
Sensitive
Left/Right
Guidance™

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Summary of Contents for i5000

Page 1: ...0 July 29 2010 OPERATIONS MANUAL i5000 Utility Locating System TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY 4 QUICK START GUIDE 6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 10 FEATURES 12 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 21 MENU SYSTEM 26 SERVICE AND MAI...

Page 2: ...i5000 Receiver Operations Manual 2 45 Metrotech Corporation 2006 All Rights reserved...

Page 3: ...0 and ensures quality in its design development production installation and servicing disciplines Metrotech Corporation 2006 Metrotech Corporation 488 Tasman Drive Sunnyvale CA 94089 USA Tel 1 800 446...

Page 4: ...ARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in m...

Page 5: ...sulting this manual the equipment must immediately be put out of operation and marked as not functional Metrotech Coporation must be contacted for technical support and or service The instrument may o...

Page 6: ...l Display Screen 2 Select the Frequency Press the soft key to select the desired locating frequency If the receiver detects a transmitter signal the numerical field strength and the left right guidanc...

Page 7: ...pointing arrow indicates that the receiver detects a signal flowing away from the transmitter A DOWNWARD pointing arrow means that the signal is a return signal flowing back towards the transmitter C...

Page 8: ...form Depth and Current Measurements Press the lower section of the navigation button to compute a depth and current measurement Depth and current estimates are displayed Thereafter the receiver return...

Page 9: ...equency The active frequency or the passive band name power or RF is always displayed on the top left of the display Locate Mode In Sonde locate mode the active mode is displayed on the top left of th...

Page 10: ...vigation key and soft keys Display Indicators Frequency GPS audio volume battery condition Guidance Compass Distortion Alert Signal Select signal strength Distance Sensitive Left Right Guidance menu s...

Page 11: ...antenna MyLocator data warehousing and analysis service 3 2 Accessories 3 2 1 Standard Li Ion rechargeable battery pack AC power adapter for rechargeable battery Operations manual Hard carrying case...

Page 12: ...ents as well as bleedover currents caused by capacitive and inductive coupling This and other key features of the i5000 receiver are listed below in summary form 4 1 Signal Strength Signal strength is...

Page 13: ...y the green bar graph then slowly decreases as the signal strength changes Figure 4 3 Peak Position Graphical Bar Display 4 2 Frequency The active frequency or the passive band name power or RF is alw...

Page 14: ...enter of the display is proportional to the distance off center from the underground line Although this is strictly true only when the field is free of distortion the Left Right display still plays an...

Page 15: ...positions and currents of the utilities with respect to the target line When distortion is present the normal assumptions about the field behaving as a cylindrical shell around the conductor can be in...

Page 16: ...acts as a warning about situations that using traditional methods appear to be quite ordinary can be seen below In this case there is significant bleedover from the target line to a shallower line wi...

Page 17: ...is set by Signal Select modulation for every active frequency imparted at the transmitter The transmitter must be in direct conductive connection mode and Signal Select modulation must be switched on...

Page 18: ...at rest and held in a vertical position with the tip on the ground At this position the audio output is silent indicating that the receiver is at the centerline Do not solely rely on centering at the...

Page 19: ...is equipped with Bluetooth wireless transmission When active either incoming or outgoing a blue LED emits from the receiver s top right corner This can indicate that a Bluetooth camera phone is curren...

Page 20: ...Accessory Detection The i5000 is equipped with smart accessory detection If attached the receiver automatically acquires calibration information from the accessory and thus allows the receiver to det...

Page 21: ...are available to operate all the key features of the receiver 5 1 Top View The i5000 receiver includes a colorful graphical display a 4 way navigation button and four soft keys for operation and setu...

Page 22: ...isplay Screen The i5000 receiver operational screen is a VGA bright color graphical display Two screens are displayed to the user locate mode and measurement Figure 5 2 Locate Mode Display Screen Figu...

Page 23: ...al magnetic field is detected Frequency The active frequency or the passive band name power or RF is always displayed on the top left of the display Locate Mode In Sonde locate mode the active mode is...

Page 24: ...essible from the receiver s right side panel Figure 5 4 i5000 Side View Side View Legend a GPS antenna optional b Smart Connector c Battery Pack Receptacle 5 2 1 Battery Pack The i5000 receiver is pow...

Page 25: ...amage batteries causing a rupture or ignition Do not place batteries near fire heat or in direct sunshine 2 Attach the i5000 mains power supply to the charging jack of the Li ion battery pack 3 Plug t...

Page 26: ...cy Menu The Frequency menu activates or deactivates any of the available receiver frequencies Depending on the configuration of your i5000 receiver the following frequencies may be available See the t...

Page 27: ...allows faster toggling between frequencies from the operational display screen Figure 6 3 Low Frequency Selection Screen in Frequency Menu 6 1 1 2 Mid Frequency Mid frequencies are in the range betwe...

Page 28: ...r toggling between frequencies from the operational display screen Figure 6 5 High Frequency Selection Screen in Frequency Menu 6 1 1 4 Power The Power menu allows switching between 50Hz and 100Hz pas...

Page 29: ...the frequency menu to reactivate them Activated frequencies can be selected from the operational display screen by pressing the Freq soft key Selecting fewer frequencies allows faster toggling betwee...

Page 30: ...to return to the previous display screen Figure 6 9 Line Locate Selection Screen in Mode Menu 6 1 2 2 Sonde Locate In Sonde Locate mode the receiver automatically adjusts its depth calculation algorit...

Page 31: ...creen Use the 4 way navigation button to select another menu Figure 6 11 Settings Menu Selection 6 1 3 1 Personalize The operator can control certain user interface elements of the i5000 receiver Avai...

Page 32: ...ON mode the speaker emits a short beep any time a key is pressed even when the speaker volume setting is OFF Press the Select button between ON and OFF Press Back to return to the previous menu Figure...

Page 33: ...toggle through the options Figure 6 14 Initial Settings Selection in Settings Menu The i5000 supports various languages English Spanish French and German To reset the menu system to the desired langu...

Page 34: ...ion does not result in any loss of receiver capability the choice of available frequencies or the loss of any data stored in the data logging memory Use the 4 way navigation button to move up and down...

Page 35: ...ation button to move up and down the settings list Press the Select soft key to choose the About option Press the Back soft key to return to the previous display screen Figure 6 20 About Selection in...

Page 36: ...on button to highlight the Bluetooth icon The chosen menu is also labeled at the top of the menu screen Press the Select soft key to open the desired menu screen Press Back to return to the operationa...

Page 37: ...uto Use the 4 way navigation button to move up and down the Bluetooth Settings list Use the 4 way navigation button to move right and highlight the options Press the Select soft key to choose the opti...

Page 38: ...lect soft key to choose the option Press the Back soft key to return to the previous interface Figure 6 26 Paired Devices in Bluetooth Settings Menu 6 1 4 4 1 Pairing a Transmitter and Receiver To pai...

Page 39: ...desired menu screen Press Back to return to the operational display screen Use the 4 way navigation button to select another menu Figure 6 29 Shortcuts Selection in Main Menu Use the 4 way navigation...

Page 40: ...navigation button to highlight the file folder icon The chosen menu is also labeled Data Logging at the top of the menu screen Press the Select soft key to open the desired menu screen Press the Back...

Page 41: ...be listed along with the menu option Information Activate Close Enter Response To view a list of all tickets created use the 4 way navigation button to move up and down the ticket list Use the 4 way n...

Page 42: ...Enter Response Selecting Enter Reponse opens the response code list The list is created by the user and downloaded from the MyLocator web service A sample response code list is displayed Press the Sel...

Page 43: ...the MyLocator web service and viewed Press the Back soft key to return to the previous interface To log a picture into the receiver memory a Bluetooth ready camera must be ON and ready for transmissi...

Page 44: ...t any time The i5000 receiver is designed for rugged outdoor use but rough handling should be avoided Keep the equipment dry clean and free of grit Store the i5000 in a dry carrying case in a cool dry...

Page 45: ...aired or replaced free of charge at the Metrotech Corporation factory or approved Metrotech repair station The equipment should be returned to our factory by prepaid transportation after requesting an...

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