Prepare For Use
Unpack Locator
and make sure there is no shipping damage and all the parts are included.
Locate battery compartment on back of the “head” of Receiver. Open compartment using a phillips screwdriver.
Install six “C” batteries as marked.
Transmitter (“TX”) Controls and Indicators
Power
On / Off
TX Output
Jack
Frequency
Selector
Battery Condition
Indicator
Load Rate
Indicators
Output Signal
Level Control
Relative
Resistance, Volt,
Current
TX OUTPUT JACK
The Red/Black Cord, Coupler and Flexicoupler connects here to create a circuit on the buried utility.
TX ON
A Frequency light and Output level light indicates unit is on.
FREQUENCY SELECTOR
The 82 kHz reading indicates the 82 kHz frequency is in use. This frequency is the higher of the four. The 82
kHz frequency is often used to locate sharp corners in cables or pipes and is capable of jumping disconnected
shield bonds or grounds. The 512 Hz reading indicates the 512 Hz frequency is in use. The 512 Hz is the lower
frequency. It is less susceptible to locating errors caused by adjacent cables or pipes. Also, by using the 512
Hz frequency, the locating range is greater. The 8 kHz and 33kHz are mid-range frequencies used when the
512Hz is too weak and the 82 kHz is bleeding off to easily.
LOAD RATE INDICATOR
The Load Rate Indicator symbol flashes to indicate the output circuit impedance. When the indicator blinks 4
times per second, it is indicating a nearly short circuit. When the indicator blinks 1 time every 3 seconds, it is
indicating a nearly open circuit.
Note: Holding down the Power Output button for 2 Seconds will Mute the Audio Load Rate indicator.
OUTPUT SIGNAL LEVEL CONTROL
The Output Signal Level Control adjusts power output from the Transmitter. The selections include Low,
Medium, High.
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