Installing the NaviTrack
™
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.
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NaviTrack Battery Sonde User Manual
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
LED operation/battery status indicator
Turning the T
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.
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.
ransmitter ON and OFF
– to turn the
Red status LED
Battery Inst
insert a new AAA size alkaline battery, positive end
first, as shown on the label.
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– unscrew the battery cover and
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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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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
DCR# 4325
NaviTrack Battery Sonde User Manual
Typical maximum detection range with NaviTrack
receiver (varies with ambient noise and interference):
In air: 25 ft
In cast iron: 15ft
Typical interference sources: Ductile iron, cast iron, wet
salt laden ground.
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99 Washington Street
Melrose, MA 02176
Phone 781-665-1400
Toll Free 1-800-517-8431
Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com
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