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Radiodetection AA2614 User Manual

PDL-4 A.C.ID-M
System (with GPS)
User Guide
Rev 1 10/2002
PDL-4 A.C.ID-M System (with GPS) User Guide
PDL-4 A.C.ID-M System (with GPS) User Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY NOTES ..................................................................................................................................... 5
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................... 1
PDL-4 RECEIVER FEATURES ................................................................................................................ 3
PDL-4 ........................................................................................................................................................................................4
GPS...........................................................................................................................................................................................5
BATTERY REPLACEMENT .....................................................................................................................5
PDL-4 OPERATION................................................................................................................................ 7
System Menu..........................................................................................................................................................................9
User Preferences Screen................................................................................................................................................10
PDL-4 Information Screen...............................................................................................................................................11
Confirmation Mode ............................................................................................................................................................ 11
Cable Locate........................................................................................................................................................................11
Direct Selection ................................................................................................................................................................... 12
VECTORBAR OPERATION ................................................................................................................... 12
VECTORBAR 20 OPERATION..............................................................................................................12
SMARTPROBE-2 OPERATION.............................................................................................................13
TRACING PROCEDURE.......................................................................................................................14
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NULL.................................................................................................................................................
LOCATE PROCEDURE ................................................................................................
CD - Reset............................................................................................................................................................................14
CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE.............................................................................................................15
CABLE IDENTIFICATION ...................................................................................................................... 15
Assembly .............................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Operation .............................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Pothole...................................................................................................................................................................................21
Confirmation Other ............................................................................................................................................................ 21
SYSTEM UTILITIES ..............................................................................................................................21
GPS USER GUIDELINES ......................................................................................................................25
FLOWCHART SHOWING WHEN GPS DATA IS LOGGED ON LOCATE CONFIRMATION......................26
VECTORBAR 20 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ....................................................................................27
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Safety Notes
The above Safety Alert Symbol is used throughout this User Guide to highlight critical information. Read this information carefully and follow any instructions that may be given.
FCC Statement Radio Interference
Note: Relevant parts of this equipment have been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the user manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Caution: Any changes or modifications made to this product not expressly approved by Radiodetection Ltd could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
VectorBar 20–Compliance statements USA
The FCC identification number for the VectorBar 20 is K68AA2614. Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate the product. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by Radiodetection, the protection provided by
the equipment may be impaired.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
PDL-4 A.C.ID-M System (with GPS) User Guide
Warning
The operation of any cable and pipe locator may be affected when used in close proximity to ferrous materials such as manhole covers and parked cars. Keep a one or two meter distance from these objects when taking critical measurements such as depth and current readings. Standing too close to the locator when wearing steel toe-capped boots may also affect the readings.
Radiodetection is committed to a policy of continual product improvement and development. Therefore, there may be slight differences between the screen displays on your equipment and those in this manual. However, the principles of operation will be the same.
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Introduction PDL-4 Receiver
The PDL-4 is a portable receiver used for locating and identifying underground cables.
The Global Positioning System (GPS) fitted to the receiver enables the position of cables to be accurately logged and mapped.
When used with the following equipment the PDL-4 will positively identify a cable that emits an A.C.ID-M (Absolute Current Identification-Multi) signal.
§ VectorBar
§ Extended Range VectorBar
§ VectorBar 20
§ SmartProbe-2
§ Extended Range SmartProbe-2
§ LMS-3 or PTx-3 transmitter
The A.C.ID-M signal is described in the LMS-3 Manual.
Refer to the LMS-3 Manual and PTx-3 User Guides for transmitter operating instructions.
VectorBar
When placed on the ground over the target cable, and activated, the VectorBar receives the applied A.C.ID-M signal and relays A.C.ID-M status information to the PDL-4 via a short-wave radio link.
Extended Range VectorBar
The extended range VectorBar is tripod mounted and is used to locate cables that are buried too deep to be located by the standard VectorBar. Once assembled the extended range VectorBar operates in the same way as the standard VectorBar.
VectorBar 20
The VectorBar 20 is used to locate cables that are buried too deep to be located by the standard VectorBar. The VectorBar 20 incorporates an extendable arm to enable cables that have been laid at a greater depth to be located. The VectorBar 20 can be used with the arm fully stowed or fully extended. The VectorBar 20 operates in the same way as the standard VectorBar.
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SmartProbe-2
When pushed into the ground in close proximity to the target cable, and activated, the SmartProbe-2 receives the applied A.C.ID-M signal and relays A.C.ID-M status information to the PDL-4 via a short­wave radio link.
Extended Range SmartProbe-2
The extended range SmartProbe-2 is used to locate cables that are buried too deep to be located by the standard SmartProbe-2. The extended range SmartProbe-2 operates in the same way as the standard SmartProbe-2 except for an LED (Light Emitting Diode) that illuminates when the unit is activated.
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Global Positioning System (GPS)
When the green button on the VectorBar or SmartProbe 2 is pushed the GPS system will automatically calculate the position of the receiver.
PDL-4 Receiver Features
On/Off Key
Press and hold for one second to switch the PDL-4 receiver On or Off. Display Contrast. With the PDL-4 switched off, press and hold the On/Off key. After a few seconds, the contrast will automatically cycle through its range. Release the On/Off key when a satisfactory display contrast is achieved.
The display contrast can also be set manually. Refer to the Contrast screen in the System Setup menu.
Peak/Null key
Toggles between Peak and Null modes, and indicates the selection on the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display).
Depth/Current key
Simultaneously displays cable Depth and Current for five seconds. Depth/Current is not available in Power mode.
Freq./Mode key
Cycles through the receiver passive and active operating frequencies.
Menu keys
Pressing a Menu key accesses the Cable Locate Control menu (Perform CD Reset, Confirmation, Log Data options).
Note: When using some frequencies not all of the above options may be available.
Gain Control Paddle
If the signal strength is at maximum or less than 10%, a momentary flick of the control in the appropriate direction will cause the gain to be adjusted to give an approximate bar graph indication of 50%. If the signal strength is below maximum and greater than 10%, the control will adjust the gain in 1dB steps with each momentary flick or by rapid stepping if the control is held when rotated.
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In Direct Selection mode, and when using other screens requiring selection from a list, rotate the Gain Control to move the highlight bar up or down. Rotate the gain control to adjust the contrast when the Contrast screen is displayed.
Speaker Sounds
The volume is controllable in four steps: Off, Low, Medium and High, via the menu system.
PDL-4 The speaker sounds are as follows:
1. At switch-on, the speaker will generate a continuous tone for 1 second, at the volume setting last used. If the volume is set to Off, the tone will still be generated, but at the lowest audible level.
2. Whenever a key is pressed, the speaker will generate a confirmation "beep". If the key has a secondary "press and hold" function a higher tone beep will also be generated as soon as the secondary function is initiated.
3. When locating a cable in Null (Left/Right) mode, the speaker will generate a pulsing tone when the cable is to the left of the PDL-4, and a continuous tone when the cable is to the right.
4. When locating a cable in Peak mode, the speaker volume will increase as the cable is neared.
5.When locating a cable in Power mode, the speaker will generate "Signal Sound" - derived from the signal detected, at amplitude proportional to the signal amplitude.
6.Whenever the PDL-4 detects an error condition during a self-test, or at any other time, the speaker will generate the standard low­frequency "Error" tone. This will be a short "beep" if a non-functional key is pressed, or will be for 2 seconds if an error condition is detected.
7.Whenever it is necessary to alert the user, the speaker will generate the standard "Alert" tone. This will be a repeating cycle of 5 rapid "beeps" followed by a four-second pause. The Alert tone will always be generated at the highest audible level, regardless of the speaker volume setting.
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Conditions resulting in the Alert tone include:
a) The battery becoming almost
exhausted
b) The Inactivity Timer expiring.
When the volume is set to Off, the speaker will still generate key press confirmation "beeps" and the "Error" tone - but at the lowest audible level. When the unit is first switched on, it will select the volume setting last used.
GPS
• When the location and GPS data have been acquired and logged, the sounder will generate a single confirmation “beep”.
Battery Replacement PDL-4
Battery housing cover
Warning Do not mutilate, puncture, or dispose of batteries by placing them in a fire. The batteries can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. Discard used batteries in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and your local regulations.
Two types of battery can be used, either 4 D-cells, or a single, rechargeable, DR 15AA, Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) type. It is not possible to insert both types of battery at the same time.
When the LCD shows a low-battery warning it is necessary to replace the battery.
The battery housing is at the rear of the carrying handle (see illustration). Before using the locator, ensure that a charged battery (or batteries) is installed and correctly fitted.
Note: When using D-cells replace them as a set.
Replacement is the same for both types of battery.
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