SubSurface Instruments PL-TT Series Manuel utilisateur

Instructions, Functions and Warranty Information

Pipe & Cable Locator - Track Tracer Series

User Manual

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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 permission for reproduction and use of this manual

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Gain Change Indicator....................................... 11

Low Battery ....................................................... 11

Locating the Cable or Pipe ................................. 12

Peak Mode Locating .......................................... 12

Depth Measurement 45º Method........................ 13

Tilted Magnetic Field Identification...................... 13

Locating a Sonde or Camera Head..................... 14

Attaching a Push Device to the Sonde................. 14

Locating a Sonde............................................... 15

Ferrous Metal Detection ..................................... 16

PL-TT Transmitter & Receiver Specifications .......... 17

Factory Service.................................................. 18

Warranty........................................................... 18

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

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

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

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

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

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

PL-VF3 Transmitter Controls and Indicators .......... 07

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

Hard Coupler Connection................................... 08

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

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

Receiver Controls & Indicators ............................ 10

Absolute Signal Strength .................................... 11

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Congratulations on the purchase of your new PL-TT Locator. The PL-TT Locator is specially designed to detect

buried utilities. This device may detect buried power cables, CATV cables, gas and water pipes, sewer lines,

telephone cables, fiber optic cables with sheath, sondes, inspection camera transmitters.

The basic principle of the locator's operation is as follows:

The Transmitter emits a signal, the Receiver detects the signal. You can locate the relative position of the

buried utility, sonde or camera by following the tracing signal.

To help ensure the best locating results, please read & understand the manual in its entirety before using

the product.

SubSurface Instruments, Inc. Shall not be liable to Distributor, Re-Seller, or any other person for any

incidental, indirect, special, exemplary or consequential damages, or injury of any type whatsoever, and

caused directly or indirectly by Products sold or supplied by SubSurface Instruments, Inc..

Electric shock hazard:

• Tool is designed to detect electromagnetic eld emitted from Camera Sondes and buried metallic utilities.

There are buried cables, pipes, and utilities this instrument CANNOT detect.

• LOCATING is not an exact science. The only certain way to be sure of the existence, location, or depth of

buried utilities is to carefully expose (dig up) the utility.

• De-energize any circuits in or around the work area.

• Do not expose tool to rain or moisture.

• Use tool only for intended purpose as described in this manual. Failure to observe these warnings could

result in severe injury or death.

WARNING!

introduCtion

disClaimer ofliability

important notiCes

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Unpack your new PL-TT Cable & Pipe Locator . Make sure there is no shipping damage and all the parts

are included.

Locate the battery compartment on the top of the Receiver. Open the compartment by unscrewing the gray

cap. Install the six Duracell® “AA” batteries as marked. Reattach the battery cap making sure not to over

tighten it.

Locate the battery compartment on the bottom of the Transmitter. Open the compartment using a Phillips

screwdriver. Install the eight Duracell “C” batteries as marked. Reattach the battery door compartment.

Note: For longer battery life and reliable operation under adverse conditions, use only Duracell® alkaline

batteries.

This instrument is under warranty for 1 year from the date of delivery against defects in

material and workmanship (EXCEPT BATTERIES). We will repair or replace products that

prove to be defective during warranty period.

By registering your unit online at http://www.ssilocators.com/warranty-registration within

one month (30 Days) of purchase, SubSurface Instruments, Inc. will extend the warranty

period from 1 year to 4 years.

This warranty is void if, after having received the instrument in good condition, it is subjected to abuse,

unauthorized alterations or casual repair.

No other warranty is expressed or implied. The warranty described in this paragraph shall be in lieu of

any other warranty, including but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a

particular purpose. We are not liable for consequential damages.

Please Fill up all the fields on our online registration to keep better track of your

warranty and allow us to help you with any questions or concerns in a better and

accurate way.

SubSurface Instruments Team.

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To select the desired frequency set for software versIons 3.43 and Greater:

• Press and hold depressed the Power onButton.

• Pressing the frequency Button will toggle through available configurations. Repeat pressing until 'U5' is displayed in

the Frequency Indicator section of the LCD.

• Release the Power onButton. 'PRO' will be displayed on the LCD.

• Press the frequency Button to toggle through the available frequencies.

• To select and store the desired frequency press and hold the frequency Button for 2 seconds. The count of the

selected frequency will be displayed on the LCD.

• Continue to toggle through and select the desired frequencies,

• Press the Power onButton to shut the unit off. This will save the selected frequencies for availability during normal

operation.

Note: This setup procedure is not required unless the user desires to change factory settings.

The PL-TT operating programs and frequency sets are user programmable and can be changed at anytime through a quick

selection process.

To select the programming options for the receIver:

• Press and hold depressed the Power On Button.

• Pressing the FREQUENCY Button will toggle through available frequencies. Passive 512Hz, 8kHz, 33kHz, 82kHz.

• To select a frequency, press the MODE Button toggle. At the top of the LCD the count of frequencies selected will tally

up one each time a frequency is selected.

• Pressing the GAIN UP Button will change the depth reading from inches/feet to centimeter.

• A long press of the Mode Button will toggle on and off the optional ferrous locating feature (Fe).

• Releasing the Power On Butt on will exit the setup menu and save the selected frequencies for availability during normal

operation.

Changing preset funCtions, modes & freQuenCies

reCeiver

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TX OUTPUT JACK

The Red/Black Cord and Hard couPler connects here to create a circuit on the buried utility.

FREQUENCY SELECTOR

This button toggles through the available frequencies. The selected frequency is displayed on the LCD.

When dual frequency transmission options are selected, indicated by the F1 & F2 icons to the right

large numeric segments, the frequencies will flash from one to another.

SIGNAL INDICATOR (visual & audible)

The Signal Indicator symbol flashes to indicate signal output.

The quick triple beep audible tone indicates the circuit is open and no signal is being transmitted. A

steady continuous beep indicates a closed circuit and signal is transmitted . When the indicator blinks

4 times per second, it is indicating a nearly short circuit. When the indicator blinks 1 time every 10

seconds, it is indicating a nearly open circuit.

ON/OFF & OUTPUT SIGNAL LEVEL 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.

Holding down the Output Signal Level button for 2 Seconds will turn the unit off.

High Power Output is a SHOCK HAZARD - Lethal voltages at the transmitter's output. Turn off

transmitter before touching test lead or any un-insulated conductor. Make connection to ground and

target conductor before turning on transmitter.

SIGNAL INFORMATION SELECTOR

The unit can display the relative resistance, current and voltage of the transmitted signal. The resistance

is based on the feed back from the selected frequency and is not an actual impedance meter. The

selections can be toggled by pressing the sIGnal InformatIon button.

WARNING!

Output Signal Indicator

Inactive Port

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DFF

kHz

F. 1

F. 2

DFF

kHz

F.1

F.2

Frequency Selector

Battery Condition Indicator

Signal Indicators

Power On & Off &

Output Signal

Level Control

Tx Output Jack

Frequency

Indicator

Relative Resistance,

Voltage, Current

pl-vf3 transmitter Controls & indiCators

CAUTION

Lethal Voltages May Be Present

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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 red test cord to an existing ground

point or an exposed metallic section of the utility.

Place the Ground rod approximately 10 feet

from this point, at an angle of 90º to the buried

cable or pipe. Push the Ground rod into the

ground 8 to 10 inches. Connect the Black test

cord to the Ground rod.

Plug the red/Black TesT cord into the tX

outPut Jack. Select the desired frequency. The

Signal Output Indicator will flash once signal is

established.

The Hard Coupler is 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 Prove (GPR) are not needed for this method.

Successful coupler operation requires an insulated conductor that is grounded on both near and far

ends.

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 outPut Jack.

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

direCt ConneCtion

hard Coupler ConneCtion

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This method is convenient to use, and services are not interrupted. No test cords or connections are

needed. The cable or pipe must have good insulation or non-conductive coating, or the operating

range will be short.

Turn the transmItter on. This method of signal application only works on frequencies from 33kHz

through 478 kHz. Place transmItter on iTs side as close as possible to the path of the cable or pipe.

Align the arrows on the side of the transmItter in line parallel with the cable or pipe. First, locate

the broad TransmiTTer Null, then move toward the expected cable path while looking for the signal

carried by the cable.

Start tracing the path with the receiver 25 feet from the transmItter. Search in the 90º zone as

shown above. Locate the cable or pipe, and follow the path. If the signal becomes weak, move the

transmItter to a point 25 feet behind the last strong signal, and continue searching.

The Blind Search locating technique is used if the operator is not aware if a buried utility exists. Two

people are needed for this technique. The transmItter and the receIver are Held 25 feet away from

each other. Each operator walks at the same speed keeping a distance of 25 feet from each other.

When the receIver gives an audio response, then a buried utility is present between the receIver and

the transmItter.

TRANSMITTER

25 Feet (7.5 Meters) Between Transmitter and Reciever

RECEIVER

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DFF

kHz

F.1

F.2

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DFF

kHz

F.1

F.2

induCtive ConneCtion

blind searCh

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ON/OFF Button

The unit will load settings from previous usage.

Frequency Button

Toggles through available frequencies (model specific) 512Hz, 8kHz, 33kHz & 82kHz.

Mode/ Depth Button

Mode selects between 3 modes, peak locating mode, left-right guidance mode and ferrous metal detection

mode. Depress and hold for 3 seconds for depth reading.

Gain Button (Up or Down)

Adjusts the gain up or down. Gain level displayed as solid or missing bar on bar graph.

Absolute Signal Strength

Polarity

Frequency Button

Relative Signal Strength

Bar Graph

(Single bar shows Gain Setting)

Adjust Gain Up or Down

Mode Button

(Hold for Depth)

Displays Selected Frequency

Low Battery Icon

On / Off Button

Displays Operation Mode

selected operation and/or

selected frequency available

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