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Figure 2-3: 480B Receiver: Controls and Indicators
2.5 Controls and Indicators of the 480B Receiver
See Figure 2-3 for an illustration of the features described below.
Figure 2-3
Designation
1
FIELD STRENGTH METER
The meter indicates the strength of the signal being received by the Receiver. The
reading will vary according to how close the Receiver is to the conductor. The receiver
displays the highest reading when it is directly over the target conductor.
Battery Test Indicator
When the receiver is turned ON, the needle should move into the BATT test area of
the meter. If it does not, the batteries need to be replaced.
2
SENSITIVITY KNOB
Controls the signal gain. Set as low as possible to avoid receiving signal from conductors
other than your target conductor
3
RANGE KNOB
Changes the ratio of the signal amplification.
4
DEPTH ANGLE BUBBLE
Position the bubble in the indicated area to estimate the depth.
5
HEADPHONE JACK
Plug in point for headphones.
6
CARRYING HANDLE THREADED BUSHINGS
Connection point for Carrying Handle screws.
7
SPEAKER
Emits audio tone which guides operator toward the targeted conductor.
8
MODE SWITCH
Two operating positions:
Active – Direct Connect, Inductive Coupling and Inductive
Passive – For tracing energizing 50/60Hz power lines
9
AUX INPUT Jack
Plug in point for 4810 Inductive Probe, or second 4820 Metroclamp
(when using two clamps) into this jack.
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BATTERY ACCESS
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