3 User Controls/Connections
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Locating Modes:
Power mode
Radio mode
33kHz Active
131kHz Active
Sonde mode
Metal cover detection mode
3.1.3
Warning/Alerts
Warnings or alerts can be indicated by four different methods:
1.
Audio - an audible warning sound will be emitted.
2.
Vibe - a vibration device situated in the handle will activate.
3.
Visual - an alert icon will replace the battery icon.
4.
Shutdown – the vScan can be configured to shut down if the management or user decides that is the
most appropriate course of action (examples – if self-test and calibration verification fails, or a “rental”
period ends).
NOTE
The vScan will continue to operate in a warning/alert condition unless
configured to “shut down”. If an overload condition is triggered the bar graph
will also flash.
How warnings/alarms communicate their message is user configurable using MyvScan desktop application.
3.1.3.1
Shallow Line Alert
The shallow line alert will be triggered when a shallow line is detected.
3.1.3.2
Swing Alert
The swing alert will trigger if the angle of swing exceeds 30 degrees from the
vertical. No alarm will be activated if the angle is more than 65 degrees from the
vertical as it will be assumed that the locator is not in use at this time.
3.1.3.3
Signal Overload Alert
The signal overload alert will trigger if the input signal exceeds the allowable limits.
This situation is very unusual and will only occur in extreme situations. The bar
graph will also flash.
3.1.3.4
Overhead Signal Alert
The overhead signal alert is triggered if vScan detects a significant signal radiating
from above, for instance an overhead cable.
