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Operator’s

Manual

SeekTech

ST-305

5 Watt Pipe and Cable Line
Transmitter

WARNING!

Read this operator’s manual
carefully before using this tool.
Failure to understand and follow
the contents of this manual may
result in electrical shock, fire,
and/or serious personal injury.

U.S. Patent Pending

Summary of Contents for SeekTech ST-305

Page 1: ...pe and Cable Line Transmitter WARNING Read this operator s manual carefully before using this tool Failure to understand and follow the contents of this manual may result in electrical shock fire and or serious personal injury U S Patent Pending ...

Page 2: ...ER 7 USING THE ST 305 LINE TRANSMITTER 8 DIRECT CONNECT METHOD 8 FCC LIMITS 10 USEFUL OPERATING TIPS 10 DUAL FREQUENCY TRANSMISSION 10 INDUCTIVE CLAMP METHOD 11 INDUCTIVE MODE 11 HIGH VOLTAGE INDICATOR 13 USEFUL INFORMATION 13 RESISTANCE AND IMPEDANCE 13 USING HIGH AND LOW FREQUENCIES 13 TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE 14 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 14 LOCATING FAULTY COMPONENTS 14 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE ...

Page 3: ...ny Elyria Ohio U S A www seektech com 1 SeekTech ST 305 Line Transmitter SeekTech Line Transmitter Record the Serial Number of your unit below and retain for your records Serial Number SeekTech ST 305 Line Transmitter ...

Page 4: ...use the battery to explode so do not dispose of in a fire Some countries have regulations concerning battery disposal Please follow all applicable regulations Personal Safety Avoid Traffic Pay close attention to moving vehicles when using on or near roadways Wear visible clothing or reflector vests Such precautions may prevent serious injury Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense...

Page 5: ...r repair of this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition Damage to the product that requires service Remove the batteries and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under any of the following conditions o If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into product o If product does not operate normally by...

Page 6: ...the sole power option available on the ST 305 The High Voltage LED will light if the unit encounters more than approximately 62 VAC RMS WARNING In compliance with Federal Standard EN 50249 the ST 305 line transmitter is designed to withstand up to 250 VAC 50 60 Hz excitation between the two leads The user is cautioned not to deliberately connect to live power lines If the transmitter indicates the...

Page 7: ...io U S A www seektech com 5 SeekTech ST 305 Line Transmitter Transmitter Components Connection Leads and Clips Keypad Inductive Clamp Jack Frequency Mode and Power LEDs Ground Stake Storage Battery Case Figure 1 ST 305 Components ...

Page 8: ...ency used to initiate dual frequency mode Power On Off Used to power the ST 305 on and off and to set current level Induction Mode Toggle Used to switch the ST 305 into Inductive Mode Induction Mode Indicator Flashes when unit is connected to an Inductive Clamp Illuminated in Inductive Mode High Voltage Warning Warning light when high voltage is encountered 62V AC RMS Figure 2 Keypad and Display F...

Page 9: ...reduce battery life Batteries often recover after being subjected to high loads If time is allowed batteries may recover enough to offer additional hours of operation Powering Up Down Turn the power ON by depressing the Power Key on the keypad The current frequency and power level LEDs will light up A beep will sound Turn the unit OFF by depressing the Power Key on the keypad for 2 seconds Three t...

Page 10: ...ously in direct connect mode See page 10 Inductive Clamp The jaws of the inductive clamp encircle the target conductor there is no metal to metal contact The inductive clamp is an optional accessory See page 11 Inductive Mode internal coils The transmitter is placed over and in line with a conductor Its internal antenna generates a dipole field which energizes the target conductor below ground ind...

Page 11: ...ashing rapidly indicating a 262 kHz frequency European version a long press will select 93 kHz causing the 33 kHz LED to flash rapidly For information on using dual frequencies see page 10 3 Check the Circuit and Adjust Power Level Confirm the circuit is grounded by checking the connection to the ground stake is secure and the stake is firmly embedded in the ground To adjust the power level press ...

Page 12: ...necessary The transmitter s leads can act as antennas broadcasting a strong signal If locating close to the transmitter keep the leads short by stowing the excess length on the transmitter s body This will reduce the amount of interfering signals from the leads Where possible place the transmitter away from the area of the intended locate This is especially true in Inductive Mode to avoid coupling...

Page 13: ...with the Direct Connect Method Operational frequency choices for use with an Inductive Clamp are 1 kHz 8 kHz and 33 kHz Figure 10 Inductive Clamp Attached to a Conductor Inductive Mode 1 Be sure that the transmitter is positioned correctly over the line Figure 11 Orientation to the Line Inductive Mode Note A slight tilt to the axis of the conductor can help reduce the probability of air coupling s...

Page 14: ...lly round in shape just as it would be if the transmitter were connected directly But the primary field from the transmitter which does the inducing is not round and is not the same as the field set up on the pipe or wire Figure 13 Air Coupling Near the transmitter the receiver reads on the local dipole field around the transmitter The field generated by the transmitter has a shape something like ...

Page 15: ...ng High and Low Frequencies Understanding the behavior of different frequencies under different conditions can be important in doing effective and accurate locates In both direct connect and Inductive Mode the ST 305 is essentially doing the same thing imposing a wave of traceable energy onto the target pipe or line This electrical energy rises and falls a certain number of times per second which ...

Page 16: ...g lead end last and secure the ends under the prongs provided on the transmitter Before transporting make sure that the unit is powered OFF to preserve battery power Also make sure that the ST 305 line transmitter is secure and does not bounce around or get bumped by loose equipment CAUTION Remove batteries entirely before shipping The ST 305 line transmitter should be stored in a cool dry place N...

Page 17: ...r core damage using test on page 13 Check orientation of batteries Check that the batteries are fresh or charged Unit will not turn ON Check to see that the battery contacts are OK 93 kHz signal not received Check that receiver is set to the actual 93kHz freguency of 93 696 Hz Some receivers use a different frequency for 93 kHz 93 622 9 Update SeekTech locator software Specifications Weight 1 6 lb...

Page 18: ...eplaced at RIDGE TOOL S option and returned at no charge or if after three attempts to repair or replace during the warranty period the product is still defective you can elect to receive a full refund of your purchase price What is not covered Failures due to misuse abuse or normal wear and tear are not covered by this warranty RIDGE TOOL shall not be responsible for any incidental or consequenti...

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