Locator Operating Modes: Generator Mode
In Generator mode t e locator detects conductors radiating a
signal applied by t e Signal Generator. T e Signal Generator
provides a way of sending a known signal along buried metallic
services w ic can t en be detected using t e locator.
By detecting t is signal it is possible to locate, trace and
identify t e pipes or cables t at may be carrying it.
T ere are TWO basic met ods by w ic t e Signal Generator
signal can be applied to buried services:
Direct Connection - T e Signal Generator is attac ed directly
to t e service using eit er t e Direct Connection Leads or one
of t e accessories available for use wit t e Signal Generator
suc as t e Signal Clamp of Signal Injector.
Induction - T e Signal Generator can induce a signal onto a
buried metallic service remotely from t e surface wit out t e
need to p ysically connect to t at service.
Limitations of Generator Mode are covered in Using t e ‘Signal
Generator’ section of t is manual.
Direct Connection
Induction
WARNING Locators can only detect services radiating a detectable electromagnetic signal.
T ere may be some services t at do not radiate t ese signals and cannot be located.
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