9 Glossary
Peak
A maximum response to a buried line.
Pinpoint
Using a receiver to identify the exact position of a buried line.
Response
The indication that the receiver gives which is caused by the
signals it is receiving. This can be visual, audio or both. Typically
it is displayed on the locators dot matrix display and audibly from
a loudspeaker in the receiver housing.
Search (sweep)
This describes the act of looking for a buried line within a given
area.
Sonde
A small transmitting coil which may be built into a product such
as a sewer camera or packaged as a small self contained battery
powered transmitter. A receiver tuned to the same frequency
can locate the position of the Sonde and hence whatever it is
attached to or in. Frequently used for locating sewer cameras,
and the non metallic pipes.
Target Line
The buried pipe or cable to be located.
Trace
Using a locator to following the path of a buried 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 use of their graphics (Metrotech & Seba) other
manufacturers such as Radiodetection is given credit for these use. This statement is
intended to attribute such credit.
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Product and accessory specification and availability is subject to change
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