8EZiSYSTEM, General Information
1.2 i-Series General Information
Description Locators are used to detect buried conductive services emitting an electromagnetic signal
which is generated by a current passing through the service.
Transmitters are used to apply a distinct signal to conductive services, which may not
radiate electromagnetic signals or may need to be traced for a specific purpose.
The Transmitter is required to make a depth or current measurement.
The Locators and Transmitters described within this manual will greatly increase the detec-
tion process and help to reduce the dangers and costs associated with service strikes. But
the very nature of electromagnetic location is dependent on the services being conductive
(metallic) and radiating a signal as current flows through them.
It is important to remember that a Locator on its own will not detect all services and care
should be taken when excavating. It is generally accepted that a safe system of work should
be adopted which would include planning the work in advance, the use of utility maps, the
use of Locators and Transmitters, and the use of safe digging practices.
Caution The absence of a positive indication does not guarantee the non-existence of a service.
Services without a detectable signal may be present.
The Locators can only locate non-metallic services such as plastic pipes, typically used by
the water and gas utilities, with the use of appropriate accessories.
Precautions:
Always excavate with care.
