RIDGID SeekTech ST-510 User Manual
10 Watt Pipe and
Cable Line Transmitter
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SeekTech®ST-510 Manual
WARNING!
Read this Operator’s Manual
carefully before using this
tool. Failure to understand
and follow the contents of
this manual may result in
electrical shock, fire and/or
serious personal injury.
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Table of Contents
Recording Form for Machine Serial Number..............................................................................................................1
Safety Symbols..............................................................................................................................................................2
General Safety Rules
Work Area ..................................................................................................................................................................2
Electrical Safety ..........................................................................................................................................................2
Personal Safety ..........................................................................................................................................................2
Equipment Use and Care............................................................................................................................................3
Battery Use and Care ................................................................................................................................................3
Service........................................................................................................................................................................3
Specific Safety Information..........................................................................................................................................3
ST-510 Line Transmitter Safety..................................................................................................................................3
Description,Specifications and Standard Equipment
Description..................................................................................................................................................................4
Specifications..............................................................................................................................................................4
Standard Equipment ..................................................................................................................................................4
Transmitter Components..............................................................................................................................................5
Icon Legend ..................................................................................................................................................................5
Keypad ..........................................................................................................................................................................5
Display Screen ..............................................................................................................................................................6
Installing Batteries
Operation Time ...........................................................................................................................................................6
Alternate Power Supply................................................................................................................................................6
Pre-Operating Inspection ............................................................................................................................................7
Set-Up and Operation
Direct-Connect Method ..............................................................................................................................................8
Inductive Clamp Method ............................................................................................................................................9
Inductive Mode............................................................................................................................................................9
Selecting A Frequency..............................................................................................................................................10
Check The Circuit ....................................................................................................................................................11
Adjust Current ..........................................................................................................................................................11
Main Menu ................................................................................................................................................................12
Battery Saver Mode ..................................................................................................................................................12
Auto Shut Off Adjustment ........................................................................................................................................12
Auto Back Light ........................................................................................................................................................13
Adjusting The LCD Screen Contrast ........................................................................................................................13
Cleaning Instructions..................................................................................................................................................13
Accessories ................................................................................................................................................................13
Transport And Storage ..............................................................................................................................................14
Service And Repair ....................................................................................................................................................14
Disposal ......................................................................................................................................................................14
Troubleshooting..........................................................................................................................................................15
Frequencies ................................................................................................................................................................16
Manufacturers Frequency Table ..........................................................................................................................16-17
Lifetime Warranty ........................................................................................................................................Back Cover
SeekTech®ST-510 Line Transmitter
10 Watt Pipe and Cable Line
Transmitter
SeekTech
®
ST-510
SeekTech®ST-510 Line Transmitter
Record Serial Number below and retain product serial number which is located on nameplate.
Serial
No.
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General Safety Rules
WARNING
Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow
the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Work Area
• Keep work area clean and well lit. Dark areas invite
accidents.
• Do not operate equipment in explosive atmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Equipment can create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep children and by-standers away while oper-
ating equipment. Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
Electrical Safety
• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electrical shock
if your body is earthed or grounded.
• Do not expose equipment to rain or wet condi-
tions. Water entering equipment will increase the risk
of electrical shock.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for car-
rying, pulling or unplugging the equipment. Keep
cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving
parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk
of electric shock.
• When operating equipment outdoors, use an ex-
tension cord suitable for outdoor use (marked “WA” or “W”). Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use
reduces the risk of electric shock.
• If operating equipment in a damp location is un-
avoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces
the risk of electric shock.
• Keep all electrical connections dry and off the
ground. Do not touch equipment or plugs with
wet hands. This reduces the risk of electrical shock.
Personal Safety
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating equipment. Do not
use equipment while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment
of inattention while operating equipment may result in
serious personal injury.
• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear
eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust
mask, non-skid heavy soled safety shoes, hard hat or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will
reduce personal injuries.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. This enables better control of the equipment in unexpected situations.
Safety Symbols
In this operator’s manual and on the product, safety symbols and signal words are used to communicate important safety
information. This section is provided to improve understanding of these signal words and symbols.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE indicates information that relates to the protection of property.
This symbol means read the operator’s manual carefully before using the equipment. The operator’s manual contains important
information on the safe and proper operation of the equipment.
This symbol means always wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles when handling or using this equipment to reduce
the risk of eye injury.
This symbol indicates the risk of electrical shock.
NOTICE
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
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Equipment Use and Care
• Do not force equipment. Use the correct equipment
for your application. The correct equipment will do the
job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
• Do not use equipment if the switch does not turn it
ON and OFF. Any equipment that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or
the battery pack from the equipment before making
any adjustments, changing accessories or storing. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk
of injury.
• Store idle equipment out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the equipment or these instructions to operate the equipment. Equipment is dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
• Maintain equipment. Check for misalignment or bind-
ing of moving parts, missing parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may affect the equipment’s operation. If damaged, have the equipment
repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained equipment.
• Use the equipment and accessories in accordance
with these instructions, taking into account the
working conditions and the work to be performed.
Use of the equipment for operations different from
those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
• Use only accessories that are recommended by
the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that
may be suitable for one piece of equipment may become hazardous when used with other equipment.
• Keep handles dry and clean; free from oil and
grease. Allows for better control of the equipment.
Battery Use and Care
• Recharge only with the charger specified by the
battery manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for
one type of battery may create a risk of fire when
used with another battery.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the
battery may cause irritation or burns.
• Properly dispose of batteries. Exposure to high
temperatures can cause the batteries to explode, so do
not dispose of in a fire. Some countries have regula-
tions concerning battery disposal. Please follow all
applicable regulations.
Service
• Have your equipment serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.
Specific Safety Information
WARNING
This section contains important safety information
that is specific to this equipment.
Read these precautions carefully before using the
SeekTech
®
ST-510 Line Transmitter to reduce the
risk of electrical shock, fire or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Keep this manual with the machine for use by the operator.
If you have any question concerning this Ridge Tool
product:
– Contact your local RIDGID distributor.
– Visit www.RIDGID.com or www.RIDGID.eu to find
your local Ridge Tool contact point.
– Contact Ridge Tool Technical Services Department at
rtctechservices@emerson.com, or in the U.S. and
Canada call (800) 519-3456.
ST-510 Line Transmitter Safety
• Do not operate this equipment if operator or machine is standing in water. Operating machine while
in water increases the risk of electrical shock.
• The ST-510 Line Transmitter is not water resis-
tant. Do not expose the equipment to water or
rain. This increases the risk of electrical shock.
• Do not use where a danger of high voltage contact
is present. Do not attach leads to high voltage
line. The equipment is not designed to provide high
voltage protection and isolation. Use high voltage precautions to carefully disconnect leads.
• Always attach leads before turning unit on and
turn unit off before disconnecting leads to reduce
the risk of electrical shock.
• Locating equipment uses electromagnetic fields
that can be distorted and interfered with. More
than one utility may be present in a given area.
Follow local guidelines and one call/call before
you dig service procedures. Exposing the utility is
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the only way to verify its existence, location and
depth.
• Avoid traffic. Pay close attention to moving vehicles
when using on or near roadways. Wear visible clothing
or reflector vests.
• Use equipment only as directed. Do not use the
transmitter and related equipment unless the operator’s
manual has been read.
Ridge Tool Company, its affiliates and suppliers, will not be liable for any injury or any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages sustained or
incurred by reason of the use of the SeekTech ST-510
line transmitter.
Description, Specifications
And Standard Equipment
Description
The RIDGID®SeekTech ST-510 line transmitter is part of
the RIDGID SeekTech cable and pipe locating system. The
ST-510 is used to generate an “active” signal on a metallic underground line so that it may be traced with a compatible receiver such as the SeekTech SR-20 or SR-60.
This allows the line’s location to be correctly marked so it
can be exposed for repair or avoided during excavation.
The ST-510 line transmitter can apply an active tracing signal to a target conductor in three ways:
1. Direct Connect Method – The transmitter’s leads are
connected directly to the target conductor and a suitable ground
(See page 8)
.
2. Inductive Clamp Method (optional accessory) –
The jaws of the inductive clamp encircle the target
conductor; there is no metal-to-metal contact
(See
page 9)
.
3. Inductive Mode – The transmitter is placed over,
and in-line with, a conductor. Its internal antenna induces a signal onto the target conductor
(See page
9)
.
Specifications
Power Source................8 Alkaline or rechargeable
batteries.(D-Cells)
High Voltage Indicator
Features: AUTO Shut Off,
Battery Saver Mode,
AutoBack Light
Weight ...........................4.75 lbs (2.15 kg) w/o batteries,
7.5 lbs (3.4 kg) w/batteries
Dimensions:
Length .........................7.0" (17.8 cm)
Width ...........................15" (38.1 cm)
Height..........................6.5" (16.5 cm)
Cable Length...............48' Extended (14m); 46" con-
tracted (1.1m)
Output Power ................Nominal 10 watts max. 1 watt
maximum if frequency is
above 45kHz. Maximum output voltage 30V RMS; ~ 48V
peak
Power Settings: .............4 mA, 15 mA, 50 mA, 150 mA,
600 mA
Default Settings:............60 Hz Mode, 2 Hr. Shutoff,
30V-RMS Maximum,
SeekTech frequencies loaded
FCC Limits.....................47 CFR 15.213 says that from
9kHz up to (but not including)
45kHz, peak output power
shall not exceed 10 W. From
45kHz to 490kHz, it must not
exceed 1W.
Standard Equipment
• SeekTech ST-510 Transmitter
• Direct connect leads and clips
• Operator’s Manual
• 8 D-cell batteries (Alkaline)
• Grounding Stake
NOTICE
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