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7.1.4 Peak/Null mode
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7.2 Compass
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7.3 Trace
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7.4 Pinpoint
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7.5 Sweep and search
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7.5.1 Passive Sweep
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7.5.2 Inductive search
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Section 8. – Depth and current readings
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8.1 Depth readings
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8.1.1 TruDepth and Compass
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8.2 Verifying depth measurements
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8.2.1 Rough depth calibration check
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8.3 Current readings
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8.3.1 Identification using current
measurements
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8.3.2 About current measurements
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8.2.3 Applying a transmitter signal
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8.2.4 Signal current measurements
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Section 9. – General Locating tips
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9.1 Eliminating services
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9.1.1 Induction
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9.1.1 Unwanted signal coupling
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9.2 Signal grounding
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9.2.1 Manhole covers
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9.2.2 Using lighting columns
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9.2.3 Finding a good ground point
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9.3 Double-ended connections
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9.3.1 Making a double-ended connection
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Section 10. – Using Accessories
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10.1 About accessories
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10.2 Receiver clamps
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10.2.1 When to use clamps
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10.2.2 Connecting a clamp
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10.2.3 Available receiver clamps
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10.3 Transmitter clamps
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10.3.1 Connecting the clamp
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10.3.2 Available transmitter clamps
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10.4 Sondes
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10.4.1 When to use a sonde
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10.4.2 Choosing a suitable sonde
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10.4.3 Preparation
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10.4.4 Propelling a sonde
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10.4.5 Locating and tracing a sonde
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2
10.4.6 Checking sonde depth
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2
10.4.7 Types and range of sondes
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10.5 Stethoscopes
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10.5.1 When to use a stethoscope
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10.5.2 How to use a stethoscope
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10.5.3 Types of stethoscope
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10.6 Submersible antenna
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10.6.1 When to use a submersible antenna
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10.6.2 How to use a submersible antenna
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Section 11. – Fault
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Finding
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11.1 About fault-finding
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11.2 Preparation
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11.2.1 Connecting the transmitter
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11.2.2 Reference readings
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11.3 How to find a fault
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Section 12. – Current direction (CD)
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12.1 Understanding CD
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12.1.1 Using Current Direction (CD) to aid
identification
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12.2 CD reset
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12.2.1 About CD reset
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12.2.2 Using a CD clamp or stethoscope
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12.2.3 Performing a CD reset
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Section 13. – Appendices
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13.1 Care and maintenance
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13.1.1 General
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13.1.2 Batteries and power supply
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13.1.3 Cleaning
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13.1.4 Disassembly
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13.1.5 Service and maintenance
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13.2 Upgrading firmware
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13.3 eCAL
™
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13.4 Specifications for the receiver and
transmitter
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13.5 Supported frequencies
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13.6 Supported accessories
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