RIDGID NaviTrack Battery Sonde User Manual

DCR# 4325

Installing the NaviTrack

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Battery Sonde

The NaviTrack Battery Sonde is a powerful,
miniaturized transmitter that can be installed at the
end of a fiberglass push cable, duct rod or sewer
cable. The Battery Sonde transmits a 512 Hz signal
that can be picked up with any compatible locator,
allowing users to pinpoint the transmitter’s position
underground.

Features

Operates up to four hours on one AAA size alkaline
battery

Simple operation – tighten/loosen the battery cover to
turn the transmitter ON/OFF

NaviTrack Battery Sonde User Manual

Turning the Transmitter ON and OFF
transmitter ON, tighten the battery cover fully, the
LED will flash. To turn the transmitter OFF, loosen
the battery cover ¾ turn, the LED will turn off.

– to turn the

Red status LED

LED operation/battery status indicator

Battery Installation
insert a new AAA size alkaline battery, positive end
first, as shown on the label.

– unscrew the battery cover and

Figure 1 – When the transmitter is ON, the red LED
will flash slowly. When there is not enough power for
proper operation, the red LED will flash rapidly. If
LED does not flash, or if it flashes rapidly, replace the
AAA battery.

Figure 2 – to install the transmitter onto a push cable,
screw the threaded end of the battery cover onto the
end of the push cable. Tighten with pliers to make sure
it doesn’t work loose during use.

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DCR# 4325

Specifications:

Size: ∅ 0.9375” x 2.92”
Weight (with AAA alkaline battery): 3.5oz (100g)
Mounting Threads: ¼” – 20 (see website for optional

accessories)
Operating Frequency: 512Hz
Frequency Tolerance: ± 30-50ppm (.00 00 5 Hz)
Current Draw Tolerance: ± .015A
Recommended Battery: Duracell MX 2400 AAA cells

(M3 Ultra) have the highest average Amp-Hours output.
Operating Range of battery is -4°F to 130°F.
Battery Life with Duracell M3 Ultra: 3.5 hours at

70°F
Typical maximum detection range with NaviTrack

receiver (varies with ambient noise and interference):
In air: 25 ft
In cast iron: 15ft

NaviTrack Battery Sonde User Manual

Typical interference sources: Ductile iron, cast iron, wet
salt laden ground.

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