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SECTION VII: SONDE OPERATION

(You must have a Schonstedt Sonde for this option)

Introduction

If your TraceMaster unit is fitted with the sonde option then it supports the detection of of one or more of
thses sondes:

- Schonstedt's 512 Hz sonde
- 512 Hz sondes from any other manufacturer
- Schonstedt's 82 kHz sonde

These types of sondes are usually attached to devices that are sent through sewer pipes or water pipes. The
emmitted frequency penetratres the walls of such pipes.

Since the signal being traced by the receiver is produced by the sonde, and not travelling along the pipes,
there are some differences in the way the receiver is used. The following section explains how to use the
Tracemaster receiver for sonde operation.

Setting the Receiver for Sonde Mode

How you set your receiver for sonde operation will vary
slightly depending on whether you have purchased a
receiver-only unit or a complete TraceMaster unit
(receiver and transmitter). In both cases, you will know
you are in the sonde mode because the dot next to the
"PASSIVE" and the dot next to another frequency legend
on the display will BOTH be lit, as shown in the figure
below. The frequency legend with a dot next to it will
either be 575 Hz (for a 512 Hz sonde) or 82 kHz (for an
82 kHz sonde).

Receiver Only Unit or Receiver Without RF Link

If your TraceMaster is a "Passive Only", or "P 1 active Frequency", pressing the "FREQ" button
will cycle through the "Passive" mode, "Sonde" modes and the single frequency (if present). That simple!

Receiver with Transmitter and Multiple Frequencies

To use the sonde mode, first make sure the RF link is disabled--(see page 15). If the RF link is not disabled
you can still access the sonde mode(s), even if the transmitter is off, but you will not be able to then switch
to another active frequency or the passive mode, if the transmitter remains off. Access the sonde mode by
pressing the "FREQ" switch a few times, until the dots next to the "Passive" and the "575 Hz" legends on
the display are

BOTH

lit.

NOTE: Make sure to re-enable the RF link when you are finished with the Sonde Mode.

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Содержание TraceMaster

Страница 1: ...uency Receiver and Radio Linked to Transmitter Instruction Manual Schonstedt Instrument Company 100 Edmond Road Kearneysville WV 25430 888 32 TRACE Tel 304 725 1050 z Fax 304 725 1095 Web www schonstedt com z E mail info schonstedt com August 2006 ...

Страница 2: ...IV BATTERY INSTALLATION Receiver 12 Transmitter 12 SECTION V TECHNICAL SUPPORT 13 SECTION VI WARRANTY INFORMATION 13 SECTION VII SONDE OPERATION 14 Important Notice This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference tha...

Страница 3: ...forme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada This device contains RF modem MHX 910 from Microhard Systems Inc FCC ID NS999P2 CANADA 3143 102 1527A Receiver The receiver s front panel is designed to be intuitive and require a minimum of training for effective use of the instrument The controls and the information display area are large and easy to understand Yet they include everything necessary to control a...

Страница 4: ...ange to passive frequency You will have to temporarily turn the transmitter on to allow it to go to passive then you can turn it back off or leave it in the very low power consuming passive mode Low Frequency 575 Hz This frequency will not jump to adjacent conductors and can only be induced with the conductive clips connected directly to access points on the utility to be traced Mid range Frequenc...

Страница 5: ...in the manual gain mode TX WINDOW This window groups three symbols concerning the transmitter status These symbols are automatically updated via the RF link every 10 seconds The Battery symbol indicates the transmitter s battery status as follows when all 3 segments inside the battery symbol are present the battery is fully charged When only 2 segments are present the battery has a medium charge A...

Страница 6: ...ailable at 455 kHz NUMERIC DISPLAY The numeric display consists of 3 digits the half digit can only be a 1 or be off and it is used to display signal strength depth and transmitter output current Signal Strength This is an indication of the relative signal level detected by the receiver and is a function of the gain setting Good signal strength will typically be between 20 and 80 however see also ...

Страница 7: ...g at 575 Hz 8 kHz or 82 kHz frequency the transmitter will measure the amount of current being delivered through the conductive clips When the receiver requests the status of the transmitter via the remote link for the first time after pressing this switch remember that the receiver interrogates the transmitter every 10 seconds the transmitter will include the value of the current measured in its ...

Страница 8: ...which typically means the impedance is between 2 and 4 kohms RED when the circuit is poor which typically means the impedance is higher than 4 kohms NOTE If the indicator is RED or alternating GREEN RED you should try to improve the connection check the cables the clips the ground stake wet the ground clean rust or dirt etc However in many cases the reason for the high impedance is the soil itself...

Страница 9: ...TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL ACTIVATION OF POWER TO THE LINES Transmitter Time Out The transmitter will turn itself off after approximately 85 minutes without receiving a status request from the receiver via the RF Link Car Battery Adapter optional Power your TraceMaster transmitter from your auto battery Requires factory upgrade of transmitter if not ordered with a new unit The car adapter plugs into the ...

Страница 10: ... 82 kHz and Passive Peak only 455 kHz Transmitter Operating Voltage 12 V 8 D alkaline batteries Battery Life 40 hours alkaline batteries intermittent use 70 F Weight incl batteries 9 6 lb 4 3 kg Operating Temp 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 70 C Overall Dimensions 13 0 W x 10 3 D x 6 0 H 33 cm W x 26 0 cm D x 15 0 cm H Operating Frequencies 575 Hz 8 kHz 82 kHz and 455 kHz Output Power Conductive Mode 1 W ma...

Страница 11: ... to power up in a frequency other than Passive If that is the case it is necessary to turn the transmitter on to allow the RF link to be established and the receiver frequency to be changed to Passive Alternatively the RF link can be defeated as explained later in this section 6 Turn on the transmitter power by pressing the ON OFF button on the transmitter and waiting for the power on indicator to...

Страница 12: ...tton The digital display will indicate the approximate depth The reading will show as long as the button is depressed NOTE Depth is not available at the 455 kHz frequency 16 Defeating the RF Link It is possible to defeat the RF link to allow the setting of the receiver and transmitter frequencies independently This may be needed in situations where the environment prevents a reliable RF link to be...

Страница 13: ...es The accessories that are included with this instrument are Padded Receiver carrying case Transmitter Hard Case Shoulder strap Ground stake Conductive clips Batteries Operation Manual The ground stake and conductive clips are located in the accessory compartment of the transmitter Optional Accessories Inductive Clamp Three different clamp sizes are available for the TraceMaster a 3 1 8 ID 5 ID a...

Страница 14: ...ace with the thumbscrews Transmitter The batteries for the transmitter are in a battery holder located under the door at the bottom of the storage compartment in the transmitter case Slide both latches back and lift the door to expose the batteries There are eight 8 D batteries Make sure the batteries are inserted following the orientation illustrated inside the battery holder NOTE To remove batte...

Страница 15: ...s purpose and to replacing any defective part thereof Such product must be returned by the original purchaser transportation charges prepaid with proof in writing to our satisfaction of the defect If the fault has been caused by misuse or abnormal conditions of operation repairs will be billed at cost Prior to repair in this instance a cost estimate will be submitted Service or shipping informatio...

Страница 16: ...ansmitter In both cases you will know you are in the sonde mode because the dot next to the PASSIVE and the dot next to another frequency legend on the display will BOTH be lit as shown in the figure below The frequency legend with a dot next to it will either be 575 Hz for a 512 Hz sonde or 82 kHz for an 82 kHz sonde Receiver Only Unit or Receiver Without RF Link If your TraceMaster is a Passive ...

Страница 17: ...zero if the receiver is placed on the axis of the sonde with the plane of the sensors perpendicular to it Move away from the axis and follow the direction that results in increasing signal strength Rotate the receiver back and forth and move in the direction that produces the maximum As the receiver gets closer to the sonde the signal strength increases to a maximum when directly over the sonde if...

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