5. Walk in a straight line across the end line of the Signal Generator.
When a signal is detected ‘pinpoint’ that signal as shown in
the ‘Using the Locator’ section.
If no signal is found move the Signal Generator 5
metres (16’)
and try again. Continue this procedure moving the Signal Generator
in 5 metres (16’) steps, following a grid pattern, until a signal
can be found.
6. It may be possible to increase the strength of the induced signal on
the buried service by improving the positioning of the Signal Generator.
Once the buried service has been pinpointed, moving the position
of the Signal Generator from side to side will give an increase or
decrease in the Locator response. Remember, the closer the Signal
Generator is to the position of the buried service then the stronger
the signal will be on that service.
NOTE The Signal Generator signal that the Locator is detecting will get weaker the further away from the Signal Generator
that you go. It will be necessary to regularly adjust (increase ) the sensitivity to compensate for this.
Using the Signal Generator:
Searching for an Induced Signal
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