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User Manual
Transmitter PKT2 X2.0 ENG

for Vesala PK2 Drill Point Locator Transmitter PKT2 X2.0

IMPORTANT: Read carefully before use.
Keep for future reference.

English

Issued: 2022-03-04
Revised: 2022-05-11

Summary of Contents for PKT2

Page 1: ...User Manual Transmitter PKT2 X2 0 ENG for Vesala PK2 Drill Point Locator Transmitter PKT2 X2 0 IMPORTANT Read carefully before use Keep for future reference English Issued 2022 03 04 Revised 2022 05 11 ...

Page 2: ...ion 11 4 Operating Transmitter PKT2 12 4 1 Inspecting the work site for hazards 12 4 2 Locating hazards with Transmitter PKT2 12 4 3 Objects that may decrease locating accuracy 13 4 4 Locating accurately thru thick structures 14 4 5 Attaching Transmitter PKT2 to structures 14 5 Taking care of your equipment 16 5 1 Storing 16 5 2 Cleaning 16 5 3 Troubleshooting 17 5 4 Modifying and misuse 19 5 5 Wa...

Page 3: ... attached to an elevated position and it is possible that persons or animals may enter the hazard zone under the device When the device cannot be reliably secured and the hazard zone under the device cannot be completely restricted it is required that anyone entering the hazard zone under the device wears adequate personal protection equipment Always remove the device before drilling DANGER Risk o...

Page 4: ...th the device notice that the effective range of the metal detector is limited and scanning should be done from both sides of the drilled structure before drilling begins Only metallic pipes may be detected with the metal detector ATTENTION Risk of locating error due to electromagnetic conditions Large metallic objects radio transmitters or industrial equipment may degrade locating accuracy or may...

Page 5: ... conductive structures such as walls floors and ceilings before drilling or cutting A separate receiver unit is needed to locate the position marked with PKT2 Receiver PKR2 is included in PK2 Drill Point Locator kit with Transmitter PKT2 In addition to locating PKT2 unit may be used to detect metallic objects and power lines inside the structure before drilling or cutting Drill Point Locator Trans...

Page 6: ...3 pcs 1 5V IEC LR03 or FR03 Current consumption 40 95 mA Nominal battery voltage 4 5 V Enclosure material ABS Enclosure size 176 x 78 x 29 mm Weight LR03 batteries included 200 g Locating range 0 150 cm Distance indication range 1 200 cm Performance in free air room temperature 1000 mm from conductive objects Metal detection depth 100x100x0 3 mm steel 30 mm Power line detection depth 230 V 50 Hz s...

Page 7: ...ted 0 700 Hz input 9000 9183 Hz 100 mW 433 62 434 22 MHz 13 dBmW Electromagnetic environment ETSI EN 301 489 1 Residential commercial and light industrial environment International standards this product is in conformance with EN 300 220 1 EN 300 220 2 EN 300 330 EN 301 489 1 EN 301 489 3 EN 303 454 ...

Page 8: ...ns the following items Drill Point Locator Receiver PKR2 version X2 0 V11744 Drill Point Locator transmitter PKT2 version X2 0 V11741 Alkaline battery LR03 6 pcs J01573 Felt pad 4 pcs N05925 Adhesive putty Casco 2981 60 g S14010 User manuals Version numbers are indicated at the beginning of the serial number ...

Page 9: ...tector Indicates the presence of live AC voltage Power LED Green LED indicates power on LED blinks if batteries should be replaced Power and mute button Long press Toggle power on or off Short press Toggle speaker mute on or off Mute resets to off at start up Speaker Higher pitch indicates shorter distance to metal or to a live object Batteries Located backside under battery cover 3 x 1 5 V LR03 o...

Page 10: ... 2 Gently press battery cover and slide towards bottom end 3 Remove old batteries 4 Insert three new 1 5 V LR03 AAA alkaline batteries or FR03 lithium batteries FR03 batteries should be used when ambient temperature is below 10 C Observe that battery polarity matches markings on the battery compartment 5 Put battery cover back on and gently close it ...

Page 11: ...The speaker should emit a high pitched sound 3 Touch a live extension cord with the backside of Transmitter PKT2 a All voltage detector LEDs should be lit b The speaker should emit a high pitched sound 4 Power on Receiver PKR2 Align transmitter and receiver as shown either with a box that has perfectly square corners or by hanging the devices from a plastic or wooden rod thru the center holes Plac...

Page 12: ... some cases a decrease in locating accuracy may move the intended drill point 4 2 Locating hazards with Transmitter PKT2 Transmitter PKT2 includes both metal and voltage detectors Place the transmitter against the surface of the structure and move it slowly around the intended drill spot Do this on both sides of the structure When the metal detector or voltage detector LEDs turn on it may be an in...

Page 13: ... the effective range of the metal detector is limited and scanning should be done from both sides of the drilled structure before drilling begins Only metallic pipes may be detected with the metal detector It is recommended to test the metal detector on a known exposed structure before scanning hidden structures to familiarize oneself to the response and performance of the metal detector 4 3 Objec...

Page 14: ... device misorientation Locating drill points with misoriented devices may degrade locator performance Alignment errors are highlighted when locating drill points thru thick structures When using Transmitter PKT2 with Receiver PKR2 for straight drilling the device bottoms should face each other on parallel planes both sides of the structure When wedge pieces are used for angled drilling the angle o...

Page 15: ...pment Always remove the device before drilling The supplied adhesive putty may be used to attach the Transmitter PKT2 to a dry clean and solid surface The putty has working temperature range of 15 30 C Use other attachment methods outside this temperature range or when the surface is wet or dirty When using other attaching methods do not hang Transmitter PKT2 directly from a nail or a screw Metal ...

Page 16: ...inside its original packaging in a dry warm place 5 2 Cleaning If the device is dirty or wet clean and dry the outer surface of the device with a soft cloth before changing batteries Avoid getting dirt or water inside the device A small amount of isopropanol can be used to remove stains and disinfect the surface Battery compartment and battery contact surfaces inside the battery compartment should...

Page 17: ...olarity matches markings on the battery compartment Transmitter fails to indicate a metallic object Object is too small or too far to be detected Scan the structure from both sides Use other means to detect metallic objects Transmitter fails to indicate an AC voltage source or object Object is too far away or too weak to be detected Scan the structure from both sides use other means to detect AC o...

Page 18: ...rect contact with the surface Static charge inside the structure is indicated Regularly stop the movement to detect AC voltage only Transmitter falls down from the wall or ceiling The putty is no longer adhesive as it has been used several times Use sufficiently sized fresh pieces of putty Insufficient amount of adhesive putty applied Surface is dusty grainy or damp Clean the surface or use an add...

Page 19: ...oil or move objects with Do not drop throw or step on the device 5 5 Warranty Drill Point Locator Transmitter PKT2 has one year warranty against material or manufacturing defects from the date of purchase The warranty shall not cover batteries normal wear and tear misuse or faults resulting from modifying the product 5 6 Disposal Do not discard this product with household or general waste after it...

Page 20: ...ll Point Locator Transmitter PKT2 version X2 0 is in compliance with Directive 2014 53 EU The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address vesala fi pk2 eudoc Hereby H Vesala Oy declares that the radio equipment type Drill Point Locator Transmitter PKT2 version X2 0 is in conformity with the relevant UK legislation S I 2016 1091 S I 2016 1101 S I 201...

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