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08
SERIES
Direct Connection is the most reliable method of signal application. This method is relatively free of
interference. The greatest amount of signal strength can be achieved by this method. Low, mid, and
high frequency may be used. The far end of the utility must be grounded.
Connect the
r
ed
t
est
c
ord
to an existing ground
point or an exposed metallic section of the utility.
Place the
G
round
r
od
approximately 10 feet
from this point, at an angle of 90º to the buried
cable or pipe. Push the
G
round
r
od
into the
ground 8 to 10 inches. Connect the
B
lacK
t
est
c
ord
to the
G
round
r
od
.
Plug the
r
ed
/B
lack
T
esT
c
ord
into the
tx
o
utPut
J
acK
. Select the desired frequency. The
Signal Output Indicator will flash once signal is
established.
The optional
f
lexIcouPler
and Hard Coupler are very easy to use, and services do not have to be
interrupted. The operation range is shorter than for Direct Connection methods. The tracing signal can
be affected by neighboring cables and pipes. 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
f
lexIcouPler
around the cable and
connect the two ends, or clamp the Hard
Coupler around the cable. It is important to
connect the coupler around the cable needing
to be traced. Connect the coupler around the
wire closer to the outgoing cable not near the
system ground. The result will be a stronger
signal. By connecting near the grounding, the
range will also be shorter, and difficulty may
arise determining one cable from another.
Plug the Coupler into the
tx o
utPut
J
acK
.
Some couplers are frequency specific, others can operate on medium and high frequencies.
CAUTION
DO NOT CONNECT TO LIVE OR
ENERGIZED POWER CABLES
Transmitter
Red cord connects to utility
(unbond this end for best results)
Buried Utility
to Locate
Far end of
buried utility
must be bonded
Black cord connects
to transmitter ground rod
Transmitter
Inductive Coupler
Wraps Utility
Buried Utility
to Locate
Far End of
Buried Utility
Must Be Bonded
Near End of
Buried Utility
Must Be Bonded
d
ireCt
C
onneCtion
C
oupler
& f
lexiCoupler
C
onneCtion
