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4 vLoc3-ML Receiver
4.2 vLoc3-ML Receiver
Passive markers often mark the route or points of interest along non-metallic utilities such as fiber optic cables/plastic water and
gas lines. The vLoc3-ML is designed to locate the position of these markers.
vLoc3-ML What’s in the Box
4.3 Locating Markers with the vLoc3-ML & vLoc3-MLA
The operation of the vLoc3-ML and vLoc3-MLA are exactly the same with the exception of Depth Measurement.
Depth measurement with the vLoc3-MLA is covered in section 4.4.1.1 of this manual.
When not being used as a standard cable locator, the vLoc3 series receivers can be operated in two other configurations:
• Dedicated marker locator
• Dual cable locator and marker locator
4.3.1
Operating the Receiver
NOTE
Line depth and current measurements are not available in the Dual locate mode. Switch to a line
locate mode to view depth and current on the line.
4.3.1.1
Dedicated Marker Mode
Long press on the
button to enter the Dedicated Marker Mode.
In this configuration the unit is dedicated to locating markers. The screen of the vLoc3-MLA will look similar to the illustration below:
The Dedicated Marker Screen
19.1
12dB
1
2
3
4
7
6
5
1 Bar graph gain setting
2
The signal strength from Marker used for pinpointing its
position
3 Marker detection ball
4 Marker type
5 The numeric value of the bar graph
6 Peak level indicator
7 Marker icon indicating marker detection active
Note that the ball icon
only is illuminated indicating that the dedicated configuration is selected. The color of the bar graph
and marker detection ball is also set to the marker's color. If the line icon
is illuminated with the ball icon the Dual
configuration is activated. Dual mode is described later in this manual
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