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Original Instructions  –  English  –  1

WARNING!

Read this Operator’s Man-
ual carefully before using 
this tool. Failure to under-
stand and follow the con-
tents of this manual may 
result in electrical shock, 
fire and/or serious injury. 

ST-33QR

SeekTech

Serial 
No.

Operator’s Manual

ST-33QR

SeekTech

www.

GlobalTestSupply

.com

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Содержание SeekTech ST-33Q+

Страница 1: ...re using this tool Failure to under stand and follow the con tents of this manual may result in electrical shock fire and or serious injury ST 33QR SeekTech Serial No Operator s Manual ST 33QR SeekTech www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...

Страница 2: ...ndard Equipment 8 Components 8 Keypad Legend 9 Screen Icon Legend 9 Pre Operation Inspection Work Area and Equipment Set Up Kick Stand Positioning 11 Cable Lead Clips 11 High Voltage Indicator 11 High Temperature Warning 11 Powering the ST 33Q 12 Operating Instructions Bluetooth Connection 13 Locate 18 Direct Connect Mode 19 High Output Mode 20 Inductive Clamp Mode 20 Inductive Mode 21 Air Couplin...

Страница 3: ...ry Default 27 Software Updating ST 33Q Software 27 Maintenance Cleaning 28 Accessories 28 Transport and Storage 28 Service and Repair 29 Disposal 29 Battery Disposal 30 Troubleshooting 31 Appendix Frequencies Used by Other Manufacturers www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...

Страница 4: ...ent The oper ator s manual contains important information on the safe and proper operation of the equipment This symbol means always wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles when handling or using this equipment to reduce the risk of eye in jury This symbol indicates the risk of electrical shock Introduction The warnings cautions and instructions dis cussed in this operator s manual cannot...

Страница 5: ...ock Do not abuse the cord Never use the cord for car rying pulling or unplugging the power tool Keep cord away from heat oil sharp edges and moving parts Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of elec tric shock If operating equipment in a damp location is un avoidable use a ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI protected supply Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock Keep all elect...

Страница 6: ...dry clean and free from oil and grease This allows for better control of the equipment Battery Use and Care Use equipment only with specifically designated battery packs Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer A charger suitable for one type of bat tery pack may create a risk of fire when used with an other ba...

Страница 7: ...ses electromagnetic fields that can be distorted and interfered with More than one utility may be present in a given area Follow local guide lines and service procedures Confirm location of utili ties before digging Product Overview Description The ST 33Q is a powerful multi frequency trans mitter which can be used in conjunction with a RIDGID SeekTech receiver to find buried conductors such as pi...

Страница 8: ...encies 128 Hz 1 kHz 8 kHz 33 kHz 93 kHz 262 kHz Bluetooth Type Class 1 Profile RFCOMM Transmit power 19 dBm Receiver sensitivity 92 dBm Operating range Up to 800 m 2 725 ft Ingress protection IP 54 Storage temperature 10 C 70 C 14 F 158 F Standard Equipment ST 33Q Operator s manual DVD Components Grounding Stake Lead Clip Coil Cord Internal Battery Compartments D Cell Display Screen Keypad Externa...

Страница 9: ...Right Arrow key within menus Screen Icon Legend Icon Definition Available Frequencies Frequency not available in use or locked Sub Menus Tools Menu LCD Screen Brightness Adjustment Audio on off Auto Shutdown Setting Add Frequencies to Main Menu Set Custom Frequencies Standard Power Mode for Li Ion 18 V and 10 28 VDC power adapter Default Low Output Power Mode for NiMH batteries High Output Power M...

Страница 10: ... 1 Check work area for the following Adequate lighting Flammable liquids vapors or dust that may ig nite If present do not work in area until sources have been identified and corrected Equipment can create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes Clear level stable dry place for operator to work Do not use the equipment while standing in water Clear path to electrical outlet that does not con tai...

Страница 11: ...VAC between the two leads This protection is not intend ed to be used continuously and excess current may be forced through the ST 33Q To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not touch the transmitter cords or connections during this time Use high voltage precautions to disconnect the ST 33Q If the ST 33Q senses excess current a warning mes sage appears on the screen a warning beep sounds and th...

Страница 12: ...ife varies with battery rating and use Install alkaline or NiMH D cell batteries in the ST 33Q by following these steps 1 Twist battery compartment caps counterclockwise 2 Insert three batteries into each battery compart ment Ensure the positive end of each battery points outward 3 Replace the caps and twist clockwise to tighten Note Rechargeable D cell batteries do not recharge in the ST 33Q Exte...

Страница 13: ...equency lists are context sensitive so that each mode can have a separate list of active frequencies To learn more see the Customizing section of this Opera tor s Manual Bluetooth Connection Bluetooth connectivity with a SeekTech SR 24 receiv er or other Bluetooth enabled SeekTech receiver allows users to remotely set frequencies output power turn the ST 33Q on and off or know if the ST 33Q has tu...

Страница 14: ... sig nificantly reduce the quality of their connection Bluetooth Connection Connecting the Devices To connect the devices follow these steps 4 Power on the receiver and press the Menu key 5 Press the Down Arrow key to scroll through the frequencies list Highlight the Bluetooth icon and press the Select key 6 Press the Select key when the search icon appears 7 Press the Down Arrow key to highlight ...

Страница 15: ...nformation on connecting to other devices refer to the SR 24 manual Disconnecting the Devices The two devices remain connected until manually discon nected To disconnect the devices follow these steps 1 Make sure both the transmitter and receiver are powered on On the receiver press the Menu key 2 Press the Down Arrow key to navigate to and highlight the Bluetooth icon 3 Press the Select key The d...

Страница 16: ...rol screen allows you to control the transmitter s frequen cy mode choose between direct connect or inductive mode and adjust output power remotely You can also remotely power the transmitter on or off and know if the transmitter has powered off unexpectedly Any changes made on the transmitter to frequency di rect connect or inductive mode and output power can be seen on the receiver To open the t...

Страница 17: ...rmation on using inductive clamp mode Output Power Higher output settings produce a stronger signal for the receiver but reduces battery life for the transmitter Only use 1 000 mA High Output Mode if using an 18 V Li Ion rechargeable battery external power or high capaci ty NiMH D cell batteries Do not use the ST 33Q in high output mode with standard alkaline batteries You can read the transmitter...

Страница 18: ...frequencies the ST 33Q can also accept custom frequency settings up to 490 kHz See the section on adding custom frequencies in this Operator s Manual for more de tails 3 Follow the instructions in the receiver s Operator s Manual to power on and use the receiver Ensure the frequency on the receiver matches the ST 33Q If the receiver signal increases when held near the ST 33Q it is correctly pickin...

Страница 19: ... ST 33Q still powered off attach the lead clip to the ground stake Instead of using the provided grounding stake the lead clip can be attached to other objects such as a shov el blade or a metal rod sunk into the earth Using larger grounding objects may improve grounding by increasing the surface area in contact with the earth Note Always connect the lead to the ground stake before connecting anot...

Страница 20: ... represent selected output current Solid boxes represent actual output current lev els If the display screen shows Lo the circuit is open or the unit is unable to draw adequate current for locating Check your connections and improve the circuit to accu rately locate Inductive Clamp Mode Read the Operator s Manual for the Inductive Clamp be fore using it with the ST 33Q It includes important safe t...

Страница 21: ...al conductors before switching the ST 33Q to Inductive Mode If the lead clips are connected to an external conductor and the ST 33Q is switched to Inductive Mode a warning appears and operator override is required Do not use clips and leads in Inductive Mode The ST 33Q automatically sets the frequency to 33 kHz the first time Inductive Mode is used After the first use the ST 33Q will automatically...

Страница 22: ...ing up the transmitted frequency 4 After completing the locate press the Power key to power off the ST 33Q Self Tuning Transmitter In Inductive Mode the ST 33Q self tunes by modifying its own circuit to resonate at a frequency that matches the frequency selected by the operator In rare situations if using Inductive Mode near a mass of metal such as an automobile or transformer the ST 33Q may not b...

Страница 23: ...is only strong enough to obscure the utility s signal in the region around the transmitter itself Be sure to look overhead for power lines that could also confuse the locate Testing for Air Coupling To test for air coupling tilt the locator at a 45 degree angle towards the ST 33Q and ensure the lower an tenna of the receiver touches the ground Afterwards tilt the receiver 45 degrees away from the ...

Страница 24: ...nu select the LCD Setting option to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen Press the Left and Right Arrow keys to adjust the brightness Audio Setting In the Tools Menu highlight the Audio icon and press the Select key to toggle between on and off Audio is on by default every time the ST 33Q is powered on Auto shutdown Setting The ST 33Q has an auto shutdown feature that powers off the unit if a k...

Страница 25: ...2 Select Frequencies and then Custom Fre quencies to display the Custom Frequency Screen 3 Move all the way to the left of the screen to access a drop down list stored frequencies Press the Up and Down Arrow keys to move through the list When highlighted press the Select key to input the frequency 4 Press the Left and Right Arrow keys to move be tween each digit placeholder and the Up and Down Arr...

Страница 26: ... nect Mode and the Inductive Clamp Mode Odometer Select the Odometer option from the Tools Menu to make changes used for system diagnosis or to access operations data When selected the Odometer option shows the num ber of hours each frequency has been used or the num ber of times each frequency has been selected for actu al use The Odometer option also displays the total time spent in each mode mi...

Страница 27: ...ll custom frequencies highlight the second option in the Factory Reset Menu and press the Select key To exit the Factory Reset Screen without making chang es highlight the icon and press the Select key or press the Menu key Software Software updates for the ST 33Q are released through HQ You must register your ST 33Q in HQ s Equipment Locker to receive updates Updating ST 33Q Software Register you...

Страница 28: ...ith the ST 33Q Other accessories may be come hazardous when used with the ST 33Q To reduce the risk of serious injury only use accesso ries specifically designed and recommended for use with the ST 33Q RIDGID SeekTech SR 20 RIDGID SeekTech SR 24 RIDGID SeekTech SR 60 SeekTech Inductive Clamp Transport and Storage Keep the equipment indoors or well covered in wet weather Store the ST 33Q in a locke...

Страница 29: ...s in compli ance with all applicable regulations Contact your local waste management authority for more information For EC countries Do not dispose of electrical equip ment with household waste According to the European Guideline 2002 96 EC for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and its imple mentation into national legislation electrical equipment that is no longer usable must be collected...

Страница 30: ...ctivated on the receiver Press the Up Arrow key to increase the power output Ensure adequate grounding and improve if possible LCD screen completely dark or light when the ST 33Q is on Power the ST 33Q off and on Check and adjust LCD brightness from the Tools Menu If exposed to excessive heat or sunlight allow the ST 33Q to cool ST 33Q appears stuck in one mode and will not reset Remove and replac...

Страница 31: ...cLaughlin 9 5 kHz 9 499 Hz 38 kHz 37 997 Hz Metrotech 982 Hz 982 Hz 9 8 kHz 9 820 Hz 82 kHz 82 488 Hz 83 kHz 83 080 Hz PipeHorn 480 kHz 479 956 Hz 512 Hz 512 Hz 8 kHz 8 192 Hz Radio Detection 33 kHz 32 768 Hz 65 kHz 65 538 Hz 82 kHz 81 865 Hz 200 kHz 200 000 Hz Rycom Instruments 815 Hz 815 Hz 82 kHz 82 318 Hz Schonstedt Instrument Company 575 Hz 575 Hz SubSurface 8 kHz 8 055 Hz 27 kHz 26 721 Hz Su...

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