Set the R
ECEIVER
to the S
ONDE
mode by holding the shift key while pressing the Depth Button). Next, hold
the R
ECEIVER
antenna directly above and in line with the S
ONDE
, as shown below. The R
ECEIVER
sensitivity
needs to adjusted for a meter reading indication between 60% to 80%.
The radiation pattern of the S
ONDE
is shown below. The PEAK signal is when the R
ECEIVER
is held directly
over the S
ONDE
with the antenna in line with the S
ONDE
. Both behind and in front of the S
ONDE
ghost sig-
nals can be located. By locating the ghost signals, the user is confirming the accuracy of the locate.
Locating a Sonde
Start by following the suspected path of the pipe and use the 8879 R
ECEIVER
to locate the S
ONDE
. Stop locat-
ing when the PEAK reading is found. Then rotate the R
ECEIVER
as shown in the figure below. When pivot-
ing the R
ECEIVER
, do not change the vertical position. The R
ECEIVER
will indicate a PEAK when the R
ECEIVER
antenna is in line with the S
ONDE
.
Now move the R
ECEIVER
side to side (across the path of the pipe) as shown below. When the PEAK if found,
the R
ECEIVER
is directly over the S
ONDE
. Mark this location. Next, check for ghost signals in front of and in
back of the S
ONDE
to confirm thE location.
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FEED THE SONDE 10 FEET (3 METERS) INTO THE PIPE