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SERIES

Table of Contents ............................................... 03

Introduction ....................................................... 04

Disclaimer of Liability ......................................... 04

Important Notices .............................................. 04

Prepare for Use ................................................. 05

Register Extended Warranty ............................... 05

Programming Frequencies .................................. 06

Transmitter Controls and Indicators ..................... 07

Direct Connect ................................................... 08

FlexiCoupler Connection .................................... 08

Inductive Connection .......................................... 09

Blind Search ...................................................... 09

Selecting the Tracing Signal ................................ 10

Receiver Controls & Indicators ............................ 11

PathLink Controls ............................................... 12

Selecting the Locating Mode .............................. 13

Peak Locating Mode ..........................................  13 - 14

Null Locating Mode ........................................... 14

Left/Right Auto-Gain Mode ................................ 15

Absolute Signal Strength .................................... 15

Gain Level Indication ......................................... 15

Passive 50/60 Hz Locating ................................. 16

Passive Radio Frequency Locating ....................... 16

Passive Rectifier CP Locating ............................... 16

Push Button Depth .............................................. 17

Depth Measurement 45º Angle Method .............. 18

Current Measurement ......................................... 19

Tilted Magnetic Field Identification ...................... 19

Locating a Sonde or Camera Head ..................... 20

Attaching a Push Device to the Sonde ................. 20

Locating a Sonde ............................................... 21

Sonde or Camera Head Depth Measurement ...... 22

STAFF Fault Finder Controls & Indicators ............. 23

Fault Locating with a Frame or Staff  ..................  24 - 25

Fault Beneath Paved Surface  ............................. 26

PL-VF Transmitter & Receiver Specifications .......... 27

Factory Service .................................................. 28

Warranty........................................................... 28

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Содержание PL-VF Series

Страница 1: ...SERIES SERIES Instructions Functions and Warranty Information Pipe Cable Locator Variable Frequency Series User Manual...

Страница 2: ...ts reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced copied modified or adapted without the prior written consent of the SubSurface Instruments Inc Please contact SubSurface Instruments Inc to request...

Страница 3: ...e 14 Left Right Auto Gain Mode 15 Absolute Signal Strength 15 Gain Level Indication 15 Passive 50 60 Hz Locating 16 Passive Radio Frequency Locating 16 Passive Rectifier CP Locating 16 Push Button Dep...

Страница 4: ...by Products sold or supplied by SubSurface Instruments Inc Failure to follow these warning could result in serious injury or death Only persons qualified and trained to operate cable pipe locators ma...

Страница 5: ...se only Duracell alkaline batteries Note The battery type used must be selected in the programming menu of the transmitter and the receiver For instructions on how to select please see page 4 By regis...

Страница 6: ...normal operation The PL VF operating modes frequencies and other functions are user programmable and can be changed at anytime through a quick selection process in the programming menu To select the...

Страница 7: ...EL CONTROL The ON OFF OUTPUT SIGNAL LEVEL CONTROL turns the unit on With a short press it will adjust the power output from the Transmitter There are 3 selections on the standard power settings Holdin...

Страница 8: ...The Red Black Test Cord or the Ground Rod are not needed for this method Successful coupler operation requires an insulated conductor that is grounded on both near and far ends Loop the Flexicoupler...

Страница 9: ...rt tracing the path with the Receiver 25 feet from the Transmitter Search in the 90 zone as shown above Locate the cable or pipe and follow the path If the signal becomes weak move the Transmitter to...

Страница 10: ...work on the highest of the medium frequencies 33kHz and high frequencies Low Frequencies are usually preferred to the mid range frequencies and high frequencies because they are less susceptible to l...

Страница 11: ...rtain modes and some modes will only be available with certain frequencies The available selectable frequencies can be edited within the programing menu Mode Select A long press press and hold for 2 s...

Страница 12: ...start with the unit on Press and hold depressed the Function button Power On Off for 10 seconds Pro will display at the top of the LCD Using the Gain Down key scroll through the primary menu to PathL...

Страница 13: ...or a maximum signal As you move the Receiver away from the cable path the meter reading and audio frequency response will drop off The Left Right arrows operate off of the Null reading By utilizing th...

Страница 14: ...level higher or lower One of the following may occur a a junction where the signal divides and goes several directions b a break in the cable or shield c a change in the depth of the cable or pipe d...

Страница 15: ...inted This measurement can also be used to monitor signal loss as the conductor is being traced The Gain up and down buttons are used to increase and decrease the gain in small amounts If the meter re...

Страница 16: ...tilities where radio frequencies have coupled to the utility This mode is useful for sweeping a green area for utilities In certain circumstances this mode will locate water pipes cable television gas...

Страница 17: ...way to be sure of the depth of a utility is to expose the utility At any given time the depth readout may be inaccurate The following are methods and procedures that will aid in increasing the reliab...

Страница 18: ...the Bubble Level centered 4 When the receiver indicates a Null reading mark the location of the receiver s foot 5 The distance between the Receiver and the cable path is the depth of the pipe or cabl...

Страница 19: ...The PL VF Receiver contains a feature that is very useful in identifying a desired cable in a field of various conductors and or utilities It is not unusual for the target conductor the conductor conn...

Страница 20: ...recommended to allow the Sonde to move easier Or if you need to attach the Sonde to a sewer auger it is recommended you use duct tape and apply as the shown in the figure below If taping the Sonde on...

Страница 21: ...ting when the PEAK reading is found Then rotate the Receiver as shown in the figure below When pivoting the Receiver do not change the vertical position The Receiver will indicate a peak when the Rece...

Страница 22: ...e Sonde and find a NULL between the PEAK ghost signals Mark this point A Then move the Receiver along the path in front of the Sonde and find another NULL Mark this point B Next measure the distance b...

Страница 23: ...tween the ground rod and the fault the arrows will not properly display direction until the unit comes within range of the fault or ground rod SIGNAL STRENGTH The Signal Strength is displayed in a val...

Страница 24: ...AND DIRECTLY ABOVE THE CABLE PATH CABLE SIDE VIEW BOTH SPIKES SHOULD EVENLY PENETRATE THE GROUND AND MAKE GOOD ELECTRICAL CONTACT Set the Transmitter to fault mode by pressing and holding the frequenc...

Страница 25: ...iver with the GRP plug in the GRP to the jack in the handle of the receiver Then press and hold the mode button for 10 seconds to select the to select DFF mode Note numeric reading as reference to sig...

Страница 26: ...directional indication changes the fault will lie on a straight line projected at a right angle from the center of the GRP The GRP adjustments can be made by slightly rotating the Ground Return Probe...

Страница 27: ...mitter Receiver Operating Frequency Antenna Mode Audio Indication Operating Temperature Battery Type Battery Life Dimensions Weight Signal Strength Gain Control Dynamic Range Depth Measurement 200Hz 4...

Страница 28: ...2 A brief description of the trouble 3 A return shipping address billing mail address any special shipping instructions Packing Instructions Remove and discard all batteries Place the unit to be repa...

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