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9.3.9

Signal Direction Precision Identification ............................................................................. 58

9.4

Using the Accessories ........................................................................................................... 60

9.4.1

Using the LPC Separation Filter ........................................................................................ 60

9.4.2

Using the A-frame in Fault Finding .................................................................................... 61

9.4.3

Using the Remote Antenna USB ....................................................................................... 63

10.

Accessories & Options ........................................................................................................ 66

10.1

A-frame (Optional) ................................................................................................................. 66

10.2

Remote Antenna (Optional) .................................................................................................. 66

10.3

Loc-10Tx Vehicle Power Lead (Optional) .............................................................................. 66

10.4

Loc-10Tx Outdoor Power Supply (Optional) ......................................................................... 66

10.5

LPC Separation Filter (Optional) ........................................................................................... 66

10.6

Receiver Vehicle Charging Lead (Optional) .......................................................................... 66

10.7

Sonde (Optional) ................................................................................................................... 67

10.8

Clamp (Optional) ................................................................................................................... 67

10.9

Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery Pack (Standard) .............................................................. 68

10.10

Receiver Battery Charger (Standard) .................................................................................... 68

10.11

USB Cable (Standard) .......................................................................................................... 68

10.12

Alkaline Battery Holder (Standard) ........................................................................................ 68

10.13

Ground Stake (Standard) ...................................................................................................... 68

10.14

Direct Connection Lead (Standard) ....................................................................................... 68

10.15

Loc-1Tx Alkaline Battery Tray (Standard) ............................................................................. 68

10.16

Ground Spool (Optional) ....................................................................................................... 69

10.17

Banana Plugs Adapter (Optional) .......................................................................................... 69

10.18

Loc-5Tx Battery Pack (NiMH)................................................................................................ 69

10.19

Loc-5Tx Alkaline Battery Tray ............................................................................................... 69

10.20

Loc-5Tx/10Tx Charger .......................................................................................................... 69

10.21

Loc-10Tx Rechargeable Battery Tray ................................................................................... 69

10.22

Loc-10Tx Alkaline Battery Tray ............................................................................................. 69

11.

Glossary.............................................................................................................................. 70

Summary of Contents for vLocML2

Page 1: ...vLoc Series 2 User Handbook vLocPro2 vLocML2 English Edition Version 1 4...

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Page 3: ...merican Canadian Safety Notices 3 2 Service Support 4 2 1 Serial Number and Software Revision Number 4 2 2 Distributors and Service Centers Closest to You 5 3 vLocPro2 Receiver 6 3 1 vLocPro2 Receiver...

Page 4: ...les 27 5 4 4 Software Update 28 5 4 5 Advanced Configuration Tool 29 5 4 6 Switch On Off User Menu Settings 30 5 4 7 Switching On Off Frequency Selections 31 5 4 8 Saving a Configuration 31 5 4 9 Conf...

Page 5: ...smitter 48 8 1 Pushbutton 48 8 2 External Connectors 48 8 3 Replacing Alkaline Batteries 48 8 4 Rechargeable Batteries 48 8 5 Loc 1Tx Transmitter Operation 48 9 Using the vLocPro2 49 9 1 Using the Rec...

Page 6: ...le Charging Lead Optional 66 10 7 Sonde Optional 67 10 8 Clamp Optional 67 10 9 Lithium ion Rechargeable Battery Pack Standard 68 10 10 Receiver Battery Charger Standard 68 10 11 USB Cable Standard 68...

Page 7: ...ries 1 4 2 Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries Rechargeable When using rechargeable batteries use only the correct charging device supplied or specified by the manufacturer The battery pack or the battery...

Page 8: ...onmental standards the prevailing laws or recognized best practice Always dispose of batteries responsibly 1 4 6 Transportation of Lithium ion and Lithium Metal Batteries The Lithium ion and Lithium m...

Page 9: ...the information provided by the locator Do NOT provide information regarding depth of cable or pipe to anyone unless authorized to do so by your company REMEMBER that depth measurements are to the cen...

Page 10: ...be found as follows for reference only 1 Model Serial Number NOTE The transmitter Model Serial Number can be found at the bottom of the transmitter and also inside the transmitter between the battery...

Page 11: ...1 408 454 7159 Unit 1 176 South Creek Road Fax 1 408 743 5597 Cromer NSW 2009 Australia Email applications vxmt com Tel 61 2 9972 9244 Service Repairs Fax 61 2 9972 9433 T Free 1 800 638 7682 Website...

Page 12: ...s The following describes the features and use of the receiver 1 Optional Bluetooth Module 6 Charging Socket 2 Pushbutton Display 7 Mini USB Port Data Transfer and Software Upgrade 3 Carbon Fiber Rein...

Page 13: ...eiver battery compartment side the receiver Connect the charger to the charging socket of the receiver Connect charger to the mains and switch on The LED indicator on the charger will illuminate red u...

Page 14: ...uetooth and GPS Signal Quality 12 On Off Control 4 Alkaline Rechargeable Battery Status 13 Compass Line Direction Indicator 5 Peak Signal Indication 14 Left vs Right Indication 6 Frequency 15 db Gain...

Page 15: ...Setup Menu Frequencies Depth Current Measurement Frequencies selected here are the only ones displayed in the frequency box on the Main Display Main Menu The vLocPro2 is a Precision Location System de...

Page 16: ...er the center of the radiated signal from the buried line The compass line direction indicator shows the direction of the cable available in Active modes The color of the compass changed from clear to...

Page 17: ...Peak located for a few seconds enabling the user to return to that position quickly Left Right arrows also guide the user to the line However it should be noted that the arrows use the Null antenna t...

Page 18: ...e receiver 90 degrees from the orientation normally used when locating pipes and cables A Sonde is typically used for locating non metallic pipes or ducts and the camera end of a sewer inspection came...

Page 19: ...t at the time the unit is supplied are Power Radio and the frequencies used by the transmitter purchased See the transmitter section for suggestions of which frequency is best suited to specific appli...

Page 20: ...ode to Sonde then the instrument will automatically be in Peak configuration Depth measurements should only be taken with the bottom of the receiver standing on the ground and at ninety degrees to the...

Page 21: ...man hole covers distribution loops Frequency 169 8 kHz CATV Black Red Cable paths fiber optic facilities buried service drops road crossings buried splices bends Frequency 77 kHz Non Potable Water Pu...

Page 22: ...reached 4 2 2 Standard In this configuration the unit operates as a standard vLoc cable and pipe locator For the operation of this see the standard vLoc user handbook sections 4 2 3 Dedicated In this...

Page 23: ...cator is within range of the marker there will be a sound from the speaker and also the icon in the centre of the display 2 will start to fill up Move the locator forward and back left and right until...

Page 24: ...tion the locator on the ground directly over the marker 4 Press the I button The display will change to something similar as shown below 5 Raise the locator 6 15cm and again press the I button The dep...

Page 25: ...using the M pushbutton Note that the left right arrows indicate the cable position and NOT the marker position Use the f pushbutton to match the transmitter frequency only 512Hz 640Hz or 8 19 kHz freq...

Page 26: ...ML2 receivers can be fitted with a Bluetooth option can be retrofitted and can be ordered at a later date if preferred Bluetooth Module Ensure the unit is switched off Use a small cross head screw dri...

Page 27: ...h rapidly approx every half second This indicates that it is searching for a device to th When the Holux is paired with a device the flashing will change to a slower rate The GPS icon will be continuo...

Page 28: ...valid GPS signal is received from the Holux GPS Depth and current are not available in the passive modes but all other data can be saved to the datalog Locate the cable as described in the vLocPro2 u...

Page 29: ...oth pairing is one in the same way as Data gathering is exactly the same as with the Holux described above Trimble ProXT XH Setting up Procedure oXT can also be configured for different applications s...

Page 30: ...e particular requirements of an application 8 Pairing with the vLoc receiver is similar to the Holux described previously Data gathering is also similar to the Holux procedure 5 3 2 Transferring Data...

Page 31: ...ected to the web it will check to see if MyLocator2 is the latest version If it is not it will ask if you wish to install the latest version Follow the instructions if you wish to install the new vers...

Page 32: ...ash screen 2 The software will accept the following formats JPEG BMP GIF PNG ICO 3 Select the file and open The screen below should now also contain a representation of the picture 4 Press Download to...

Page 33: ...take a second or two it will be possible to save the data 5 Press the Save As button 6 Browse your computer files to find the desired file location Name the file and use the Windows pull down tab to s...

Page 34: ...ton Alternatively if the software revision required is already saved use the File button to browse to the relevant file 4 Click on the Download button The progress bars below will start to activate sh...

Page 35: ...irements The extra features available are Switch on or off user menu settings Switch off frequency selections By doing this the locator is simplified and tailored exactly to the customer requirements...

Page 36: ...A screen similar to the one below should be shown If not click on the Get Cfg icon on the top bar This will load the configuration of the connected locator to the host pc 3 Check the boxes that are r...

Page 37: ...ates that the frequency will be available both in the locator menu and frequency select key d Blue shows active line 3 Make the selections required 4 Clicking on the Send Cfg icon will send the config...

Page 38: ...low Note the padlocks on the three tabs Menu Settings Frequencies and Splash Screen When a locator is configured with these locks activated the menu and frequency options in the locators user menu wil...

Page 39: ...ab 4 Uncheck all frequencies except 8 19 kHz 5 Check both boxes associated with 8 19 kHz as below 6 Double click on the Frequency tab to lock the padlock 7 Now click on the Menu Settings Tab 8 Uncheck...

Page 40: ...on created on the configuration tool Icon Summary Function Opens a previously saved configuration Saves a configuration created by the operator to a file of your choice Either Send saves configuration...

Page 41: ...ep filled box indicates current level has been reached empty box indicates requested current level has not been achieved 2 Digital Read Out mA volts ohms 7 Low Power Indicator enabled automatically wh...

Page 42: ...battery cover To remove batteries turn tray upside down and give a short sharp tap of the battery tray on your hand Replace batteries with new batteries of the same type be sure not to mix old and new...

Page 43: ...agram of plug if attempting to repair any of the charging leads 6 2 5 Battery Charging and Disposal Follow instructions detailed in the General Safety Care portion of this document Only use the batter...

Page 44: ...tuned to induce specific frequencies or range of frequencies Therefore only a limited number of frequencies can be selected in Induction mode NOTE For accurate location and depth measurement the loca...

Page 45: ...nductive device sometimes known as a toroid or coupler All clamps are optimized to work at specific frequencies In most cases clamps are designed to be used at up to three frequencies only generally b...

Page 46: ...mode The frequency is automatically selected if you don t toggle past it within 2 seconds The frequency is shown on the display The output current is shown in large characters on the display to incre...

Page 47: ...preferred frequencies instead of having a whole list of frequencies that user has to scroll through To enter the Frequency Menu proceeds as follows 1 Press the i pushbutton 5 times to get to the Frequ...

Page 48: ...the available frequencies and bring the wanted one in the box 4 Press f pushbutton to select the second frequency and exit the submenu to return to the main display 5 In the main display screen both...

Page 49: ...able batteries are specified Batteries are fitted into quick release trays the alkaline is an open pack to enable the batteries to be changed The rechargeable pack is a sealed unit containing Ni MH Ni...

Page 50: ...batteries Two pins are used for power from external 12V DC source e g 12V DC cigarette lighter supply from automobile NOTE Rechargeable pack cannot be charged from a 12V DC source Contact Vivax Metrot...

Page 51: ...Signal Current Out mA 4 Mode Indication Clamp Mode Induction Mode DC Measurement If a DC measurement is required while in the voltage and resistance screen press and hold the i pushbutton The unit wil...

Page 52: ...Most Used Frequencies Frequency Selection Feature This feature can be used to allow operator to activate the most used frequencies from a list of possible frequencies Once these frequencies are selec...

Page 53: ...ine The distance located with Induction mode is generally much less than that achieved with a direct connection or clamp connection Induction mode generally works better in higher frequencies 33 kHz 6...

Page 54: ...ix old and new batteries Do NOT use rechargeable batteries in the alkaline battery tray Ensure that batteries are inserted the correct way see label and on the side of the tray Refit the battery tray...

Page 55: ...carefully establishing the exact Peak position Then with the base of the receiver on the ground rotate the receiver through 90 degrees as you do this the signal being received will reduce substantiall...

Page 56: ...hey are frequently used with sewer inspection cameras The procedure for Depth Measurement is the same as in line location but must be done in the Sonde mode Depth measurements taken from a Sonde in an...

Page 57: ...a wall or vehicle that restricts walking in an arc the following method can be used Position the locator in the approximate vicinity of the Sonde as above Rotate the locator so that the compass is now...

Page 58: ...to check an area before installing a fence post 9 2 2 Active Locating Active locating is using a transmitter to apply a very precise frequency to a pipe or cable and then using a receiver turned to f...

Page 59: ...signal coupling to another pipe or cable Do NOT connect the black lead to any other metallic items that may have an above or below ground structure or to any other pipes or cables connecting to such i...

Page 60: ...p around cables carrying high current the clamp may vibrate jump or close violently due to inducted current from the target cable 9 3 3 Induction This is used when no connection via direct connection...

Page 61: ...generally necessary and a good practice to trace that line for some distance in both directions Whenever practical it should be traced to a point that provides additional confirmation of what type of...

Page 62: ...de The two locations should indicate that the cable is in the same place If they do not the signal field is distorted and the depth measurement may be inaccurate Measure the depth of the buried line b...

Page 63: ...On some models a triangulation mode is available that assist in taking these types of measurements To use the Triangulation mode the function must first be activated in the User Menu The user Menu wi...

Page 64: ...e line being located is the line to which the transmitter has been connected When a transmitter is connected to a target line the signal travels along it and finds the easiest way to travel back usual...

Page 65: ...creen The top portion of the bezel surrounding the compass will light and not be flashing indicating the receiver is locked onto the signal The system is now synchronized Proceed to locate trace pinpo...

Page 66: ...installations However be aware that if a non target line is commonly bonded to the target line that line will also appear as being in Sync with the target line When performing a reset take care to en...

Page 67: ...ted and have all ground bonding removed This will ensure that the ground fault is not masked by deliberate bonding to ground The A frame between these two situations After isolating the line use the v...

Page 68: ...target line Press the M pushbutton again to re enter the A frame mode Eventually the A frame will detect the fault signal and the Fault Find arrow will point forwards Continue moving forwards it may b...

Page 69: ...les of signal application when identifying cables is to use the signal clamp This is because the signal clamp applies a signal to the target cable and shares an equal amount with other cross bonded si...

Page 70: ...ading is likely to be the target cable 10 If necessary adjust the sensitivity of the vLoc so that the signal is within the operating section of the bar graph This will help identify the cable if the s...

Page 71: ...rrect cable is being assessed the signal will increase and decrease in sympathy with the twist of the two conductors within the cable 4 If the signal is a steady level and does not rise and fall this...

Page 72: ...able via a domestic mains socket so that the cable can be traced from the premises to the connection in the street It is suitable for connecting to voltages between 100V AC and 250V AC Vehicle Chargin...

Page 73: ...attery D64 83 LR61 Sonde 2 5in 64mm x 7 3in kHz range 26ft 8m 1 x LR61 battery D23F 512 AA D23F 640 1in 23mm x 18in 456mm 20ft 7m Flexible 3 section Sonde with optional 512Hz or 640Hz for use in cast...

Page 74: ...discharged It can be considered as a backup battery pack It requires 6 x AA alkaline batteries Ground Stake Standard Used to make an independent connection to the ground so as to complete the circuit...

Page 75: ...the charger supplied as below 5Tx Alkaline Battery Tray Requires 8 x Alkaline D cells 5Tx 10Tx Charger Mains charger 100 250V AC input used to charge 5 Watt or 10 Watt rechargeable battery packs Suppl...

Page 76: ...ine to another line or lines Display The information visually available on the dot matrix display Line A generic term for any buried pipe or cable Null A minimum response to a buried line Passive Loca...

Page 77: ...ried line Illustrations used in the preparation of this manual will inevitably show some resemblance to similar illustrations from other Manufacturers some manufacturers have given permission for the...

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