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VM-480B
User Handbook

(English Edition)

Version 1.3
P/N:4.04.000029

[email protected] | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292

wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343

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Summary of Contents for VM-480B

Page 1: ...VM 480B User Handbook English Edition Version 1 3 P N 4 04 000029 info wctproducts com 13309 Beach Ave Marina del Rey CA 90292 wctproducts com Phone 800 WCT PROD 928 7763 Fax 310 306 9343...

Page 2: ...info wctproducts com 13309 Beach Ave Marina del Rey CA 90292 wctproducts com Phone 800 WCT PROD 928 7763 Fax 310 306 9343...

Page 3: ...1 To Start Locating 10 5 2 Direct Conductive Connection 11 5 2 1 Transmitter 11 5 2 2 Peak Method 12 5 2 3 Null Method 12 5 3 Inductive Coupling with the 4820 Metroclamp 13 5 4 Inductive Indirect Met...

Page 4: ...d Conductors 22 6 11 CongestedAreas 22 6 12 Pipes with Insulated Junctions 22 6 13 Metroclamp Ground Requirements 23 6 14 Grounding Safety 23 6 15 Distribution Systems 23 Maintenance 24 7 1 Checking a...

Page 5: ...connecting the cable from the transmitter Do NOT hold any uninsulated portion of the connection leads clips when the transmitter is switched on 1 4 Batteries and Environmental Safety Vivax Metrotech...

Page 6: ...cated resulting in incorrect information Always locate responsibly and use information learned during your training to interpret the information provided by the locator Do NOT provide information rega...

Page 7: ...pliant with relevant provision of European directive 1999 5 EC EN 55011 EN 61000 4 2 A1 A2 EN 61000 4 3 EN 61000 4 8 A1 1 General Safety Care Information info wctproducts com 13309 Beach Ave Marina de...

Page 8: ...d software revision number when requesting product support They can be found as follows for reference only NOTE The transmitter Model Serial Number can be found on the receiver 2 Service Support Servi...

Page 9: ...Herbert Iann Str 6 96148 Baunach Germany Tel 49 9544 680 Fax 49 9544 2273 Website www sebakmt com Email service sebakmt com Australasia China Vivax Metrotech AUS Unit 1 176 South Creek Road Cromer NS...

Page 10: ...avels along the conductor becoming weaker as it gets farther away from the transmitter The distance that the signal travels before it becomes too weak to be detected depends on the method of connectio...

Page 11: ...en it stops blinking replace the batteries COND AUX OUTPUT JACK Insert either the direct connect cable or the 4820 Metroclamp cable into this jack The transmitter s internal antenna is automatically d...

Page 12: ...he targeted conductor MODE SWITCH Two operating positions Active Direct Connect Inductive coupling and inductive Passive For tracing energizing 50 60Hz power lines AUX INPUT Jack Plug in second 4820 M...

Page 13: ...he meter reading and the audio tone should suddenly drop If either the receiver or the transmitter does not respond to the above tests check the batteries Refer to Section 7 Maintenance for instructio...

Page 14: ...al through the conductor by inserting a snake or fish tape into the pipe and connecting the Direct Connect Cable from the transmitter to one end of it WARNING Never make a direct connection to a live...

Page 15: ...t angle Look for a convenient existing ground such as a metal street sign Be careful not to get close to or cross any adjacent buried conductors If no existing ground is available use the ground spike...

Page 16: ...increase as you approach the location of the conductor Peak VM 480B Receiver Response 5 2 3 Null Method To pinpoint the location of the conductor use the NULL method by holding the VM 480B receiver i...

Page 17: ...nto the conductor when direct metallic contact is not possible The clamp is placed around the target conductor The transmitter then induces a signal through the clamp When using the Metroclamp the con...

Page 18: ...ate by following steps 4 through 11 Section 5 2 Direct Connection 5 5 VM 480B 50 60Hz Power Line Locating When locating a power line the VM 480B transmitter is not required as you are locating the pow...

Page 19: ...this procedure to estimate the depth of a buried conductor 1 Using the NULL method find the exact location of the conductor At a minimum distance of 35 feet from the transmitter to prevent air coupli...

Page 20: ...Carrying Handle by placing the single screw end of the handle into the transmitter and securing it to the transmitter with the handle screw See below graphic Step 1 3 Place the mounted transmitter on...

Page 21: ...heard and the visual indicator reads within the SET area Leave the topmost knob at that position If you are unable to find a no signal area lower the sensitivity Adjusting for Audio Balance 5 7 2 Loc...

Page 22: ...xample in conduits ducts or pedestals use the method described below to identify a specific conductor 1 Apply transmitter signal to the target conductor using a 4820 Metroclamp as described in Section...

Page 23: ...lease call your local One Call Center Conductor Electric power lines cables or conduits Communication lines cables conduits CATV Gas oil petroleum or other gaseous materials Storm and sanitary sewers...

Page 24: ...acing Verifying means to confirm that a conductor if present and tracing means to map out its route along the ground Besides its use for locating a cable the VM 480B s 50 60Hz power line locating mode...

Page 25: ...cing job will be easier if an assistant follows behind with the transmitter as you trace with the receiver 6 7 Locating a Service Lateral Active Range Inductive Mode After you have traced the main you...

Page 26: ...ptly you are probably no longer over your targeted conductor 6 11 Congested Areas If you suspect that coupling from adjacent conductors is causing interference in the signal picked up by the receiver...

Page 27: ...ollow established safety procedures 6 15 Distribution Systems To locate short gas services on a gas distribution system you should temporarily ground the end of the service This can be accomplished by...

Page 28: ...he batteries lose power If it does not blink at all the batteries need to be replaced 3 To test the receiver batteries turn the Range Knob to NORM The needle on the field strength indicator should mov...

Page 29: ...rmation visually available on the dot matrix display A generic term for any buried pipe or cable A minimum response to a buried line A locate where the receiver searches for a wide range of signals th...

Page 30: ...or in Frequently used for locating sewer cameras and the non metallic pipes The buried pipe or cable to be located Using a locator to following the path of a buried line Response Search sweep Sonde Ta...

Page 31: ...Notes info wctproducts com 13309 Beach Ave Marina del Rey CA 90292 wctproducts com Phone 800 WCT PROD 928 7763 Fax 310 306 9343...

Page 32: ...info wctproducts com 13309 Beach Ave Marina del Rey CA 90292 wctproducts com Phone 800 WCT PROD 928 7763 Fax 310 306 9343...

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