RIDGID NaviTrack FloatSonde User Manual

Using the NaviTrack

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FloatSonde

The NaviTrack FloatSonde is a small, powerful,
battery powered device that transmits a 512Hz signal
to be picked up by the NaviTrack Sonde and Line
Locator. When introduced to a drain or sewer line
from a suitable access point, the unit floats and/or
rolls freely down the line.

NaviTrack FloatSonde User Manual

Figure 2 – a string may be attached to the ring on the bottom
of the transmitter for retrieval

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Red status LED

Figure 1 – to turn the transmitter ON, press down firmly on
the top of the transmitter’s housing. The LED will illuminate.
Keep pressing until the LED begins flashing. To turn the
transmitter OFF, press and hold until the LED stops flashing.

Features

 Flushable
 Simple, one-button operation
 LED operation indicator
 Integrated retrieval hook
 Operates up to 10 hours on two user-replaceable

CR2032 batteries

Specifications

Size: 40mm (1.57”)

Weight: 27g

Operating Frequency: 512Hz

Frequency Tolerance: +/- 0.00005Hz

Typical maximum detection range in air with
NaviTrack receiver (varies with ambient noise and
interference): 10 ft

During operation of the sonde, the LED will continue
to flash.

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Locating the NaviTrack
FloatSonde

NaviTrack FloatSonde User Manual

The FloatSonde is weighted to position i

ts core
vertically in order to produce a stronger signal for
locating. Because of the altered orientation, the
procedure for locating the FloatSonde differs from
that of a conventional sonde, which has a horizontal
core.

When locating with a horizontal sonde, a NaviTrack
receiver sees two poles and an equator. (Fig. 1)
When locating the FloatSonde, only one pole is
‘visible’. The equator and second pole cannot be
seen above ground. (Fig. 2)

equator

pole pole

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

pole

Under normal

conditions, the sonde will be located
directly below the pole, and the pole will be located at
the point of highest signal strength. If the pole and
highest signal strength are not located at the same
point, the sonde is tilted. (Fig. 3)

Fig. 3

Locating a tilted FloatSonde

is similar to locating a
horizontal sonde. The equator and possibly the
second pole will be visible, depending on the angle of
tilt. A tilted sonde, however, will not be located
directly below the pole, or the equator. The
FloatSonde can still be located by finding the point of
maximum signal strength.

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