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2 vLoc3-9800 Receiver
Speaker Volume
- Press the enter button to scroll through the speaker volume settings.
Backlight
- Press the enter button to change the backlight intensity setting. Note that a high backlight setting will affect battery
life.
Frequency
- Use the enter key to enter the Frequency sub-menu. Scroll up and down the table using the"+" and "-” keys. The
table contains all available frequency options. To simplify the operation of the unit, select only the frequencies applicable in your
application. To do this use the enter key to check the boxes on the right. Frequencies not checked will not appear on the locate
screen.
Frequency
1.45kHz
2.0kHz
8.01kHz
8.19kHz
8KFF
8.44kHz
9.5kHz
9.8kHz
Note also that certain frequency options have an A-frame icon next to them. This indicates that these frequencies are selected to
be used with the fault find A-frame.
Language
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The unit may be supplied with different language options. Use the enter key to select the language of choice.
Imp/Metric
- Select either Imperial or Metric measurements.
Marker Locate
- Use the enter key to enter the Marker Locate sub-menu. Scroll up and down the table using the “+” and “-”
keys. The table contains all the available marker type options. To simplify the operation of the unit, select only the marker types
applicable in your application. To do this use the enter key to check the boxes on the right. Marker types not checked will not
appear when using the vLoc3-MLA to locate markers.
Continuous Info
- The Locate Screen can display a continuous reading of either Depth, Current, Both, or None.
Auto Power Off
- The unit can be set to switch off after a set time. Options are 5-minutes, 10-minutes, or Never. Note that
when the A-frame is connected, the timer is set to “Never.”
Warnings
- Warnings relating to Swinging or Overload can be configured. Scroll down to the relevant warning and use the
return button to select or deselect.
Bluetooth Pairing (optional feature)
- Press the enter button to enter the Bluetooth pairing routine. This allows the unit to
link with external devices such as data loggers and GPS devices with Bluetooth capability.
Satellite Info
- This menu option is available only if a Bluetooth module is installed in the receiver. Enter the sub-menu to see
all the data relating to Satellite reception/data etc.
Transmitter Link
- Enter the submenu to gain information relating to the transmitter link status. For more information, refer to
section 4 relating to the Loc3 series transmitters.
DFT (Discrete Fourier Transform)
- DFT is a tool to assist in choosing a frequency to apply to the target conductor. The
DFT feature will aid the user with nearby interference that may affect the locate quality.
Regulatory Labels
- Shows the FCC ID and IC ID wireless device compliance information.
