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- Page 1 AT-5000 Underground Wire Tracer Users Manual • Mode d’emploi • Bedienungshandbuch • Manuale d’uso • Manual de uso • Användarhandbok...
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Page 3: Underground Wire Tracer
AT-5000 Underground Wire Tracer Users Manual AT5000_Rev002 © 2009 Amprobe Test Tools. All rights reserved. - Page 4 Please read the warranty statement and check your battery before requesting repair. During the warranty period any defective test tool can be returned to your Amprobe® Test Tools distributor for an exchange for the same or like product. Please check the “Where to Buy”...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
AT-5000 Underground Wire Tracer CoNTENTS Introduction ........................................ 7 Precautions and Safety Measures ................................7 General ........................................7 Symbols used in this manual ................................7 Safety Precautions ....................................7 Unpacking and Inspection ..................................8 T-5000 Transmitter System Overview ................................ 8 Controls ......................................... 8 T-5000 LCD Display Indicator Icons .............................. - Page 6 Locating unknown cables ................................... 38 Depth and Current Measurements ..............................39 Battery Pack (R-5000) ....................................40 Battery Pack (T-5000) ....................................40 R-5000 Receiver Technical Specifications ..............................41 T-5000 Transmitter Technical Specifications ............................42...
- Page 7 ➊ Detection Sensor ➋ Battery Compartment ➌ Smart Connector ➍ 4-Way Navigation Control ➎ ON/OFF Power Button ➏ Soft Keys ➐ Operator Interface R-5000 Receiver ➊ Active Frequency ➋ Signal Select ➌ Auto or Manual Gain ➍ Distance Sensitive Left/Right Guidance Needle ➎...
- Page 8 ➊ Direct connect or Clamp ➋ Safety Ground ➌ Charger or External 12 Vdc (External Power supply is not included: 12V, 5.5A, Plug standard:2.1 x 5.5 x 11mm, center positive) T-5000 Side Panel View ➊ Direct Connection ➋ Audio Volume ➌...
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Page 9: Introduction
INTRodUCTIoN The Amprobe AT-5000 is a state-of-the-art utility cable locator precisely designed with many powerful features to provide you with optimum information about your application. Having confidence in an instrument is an important part of to use the instrument. All Applications are different and unique. An understanding of the system’s operation Could mean the difference between several minutes or several hours on the job. -
Page 10: Unpacking And Inspection
The equipment and all accessories must be connected according to applicable standards VDE, EN or DIN as well as country- specific regulations. UNPACkING ANd INSPECTIoN Your shipping carton should include: 1 x R-5000 Receiver 1 x T-5000 Transmitter 1 x CK-5000 Test leads and Ground Stake 1 x Instruction Manual 1 x Carrying case Nylon Bag T-5000 TRANSMITTER SySTEM oVERVIEW... -
Page 11: T-5000 Lcd Display Indicator Icons
T-5000 LCd display Indicator Icons Icon description Direct Connection Mode - When displayed, direct connection operation is active. Inductive Connection Mode – When displayed, inductive connection operation is active Clamp – When displayed, a clamp is connected to the transmitter Battery Status –... -
Page 12: T-5000 Transmitter Main Menu
T-5000 Transmitter Main Menu The Transmitter includes five (5) selectable menus for operation. The desired menu is selected using the three-button navigational keypad. • Push Menu. • Push the up/down arrows to select the desired menu option. • Push Select to open the desired menu screen. •... -
Page 13: Frequency Menu
Push Select to activate the desired configuration. The transmitter displays the active configuration and returns to the operational display screen. frequency Menu The T-5000 Transmitter frequency menu allows the operator to configure the desired active frequency (ies). Different menu screens appear depending upon the connection mode – direct (conductive), inductive coupling with clamps, or inductive antenna. - Page 14 Menu - Inductive Coupling with Clamps Inductive coupling with Amprobe clamps SC-5000 enables the operator to induce a signal onto the target conductor. It allows the operator to configure one active frequency for operation – 9.82 kHz or 82.488 kHz.
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Page 15: System Settings Menu
• Push Menu to return to the previous screen. The desired frequency is configured using the three-button navigational keypad. • Push the up/down arrows to select the desired frequency. • Push Select to activate the desired frequency. • Repeatedly pushing the output level control button allows the operator to configure the output power of the selected frequency. - Page 16 • Push the left/right arrows to select the desired setting. • Push Select to activate the desired setting. The transmitter automatically returns to the operational display screen. System Menu – Power Protection Selecting Power Protection allows the operator to set the transmitter’s Power Protection feature – always on or Auto (recommended).
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Page 17: My Preset State Menu
• Push Select to activate the desired setting. The transmitter automatically returns to the operational display screen. My Preset State Menu The T-5000 My Preset State allows the operator to return the transmitter’s operational conditions to the configured and saved preset state by selecting –... -
Page 18: R-5000 Lcd Display Indicators
Indicates the speaker volume setting - from off to high. Volume Bluetooth Indicates an active Bluetooth connection. RS232 Appears when a host serial cable is connected to R-5000 receiver. Indicates the receiver can receive signals from 3 or more satellites (optional). Not available for AT-5000... -
Page 19: R-5000 Menu System
R-5000 MENU SySTEM The receiver’s menu system includes five (5) active selectable menus for configuring the AT-5000. The Bluetooth menu is not available for the R-5000. • Push the <Menu> soft key from the R-5000 operational interface to access the main menu. - Page 20 High Frequency: 82kHz ‘ Power: 50Hz, 60Hz ‘ RF: ALL RF frequencies ‘ • Push the 4-way navigation button (up/Down/Left/Right) to highlight the frequency menu. • Push the Select button to open the frequency menu • Push the 4-way navigation button (up or down) to select Low, Mid, High, Power, RF frequency range. •...
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Page 21: Mode Menu
Mode Menu Two locate modes are available: Line and Sonde • Push the 4-way navigation button (up/Down/Left/Right) to highlight the Mode menu. • Push the Select button to open the Mode menu • Push the 4-way navigation button (Up or Down) to highlight a desired locate mode. •... -
Page 22: Settings Menu
SETTINGS MENU The following options are available: Personalise, Audio, Initial Setup, Tools, Supervisor, Preset State, and About. • Push the 4-way navigation button (up/Down/Left/Right) to highlight the Mode menu. • Push the Select button to open the Settings menu • Push the 4-way navigation button (Up or Down) to highlight a desired setting mode. - Page 23 Audio The Audio menu controls the R-5000 receiver audio output characteristics. The following options are available: • Volume: Off, Low, Med, High • Sound: None, LR (Left/Right audio guidance), AM(Amplitude modulated audio mode mapped to Peak signal strength) • Key-Sound: On, Off Initial Setup The Initial Setup section of the Settings menu controls the following receiver features: •...
- Page 24 Tools The tools section of the setup menu controls the following receiver features: Display Clock, Time Zone, Daylight Saving, and GPS Status. display Clock Displays the clock status. • Push Back button to return to previous menu Time Zone Displays the available time zones around the world •...
- Page 25 • Push Yes to activate daylight savings GPS Status: NOT AVAILABLE WITH AT-5000 Supervisor Allows you to lock and unlock the settings. • Push the 4-way navigation button (right) to highlight UNLOCK • Push Select button to enter access code •...
- Page 26 • Push Select to open the preset state menu • Push YES to reset the device to its initial state • Push no to cancel and return to previous menu About Allows you to see the information about the firmware version, Serial number, Battery status etc… •...
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Page 27: Bluetooth Wireless Interfaces
Push any button to return to the previous menu BLUETooTH WIRELESS INTERfACES The AT-5000 Bluetooth wireless feature allows the operator to transmit data from the T-5000 transmitter to the R-5000 Receiver or another Bluetooth-enabled device such as a computer. Data and digital photos can be saved in memory and transferred via Bluetooth wireless communication to laptop computers or PCs. -
Page 28: Options
T-5000 Bluetooth operation mode R-5000 Bluetooth operation mode options Selecting Factory Preset resets certain internal Bluetooth settings to factory defaults. Make sure the R-5000 receiver Bluetooth Setting is in the OFF position before entering any telecommunications central office or other telecommunications data transmission infrastructure. R-5000 options mode Paired devices The paired devices menu allows the user to mate up to six transmitters to a single receiver. -
Page 29: Pairing A Transmitter And Receiver
Pairing a Transmitter and Receiver To pair a transmitter and receiver, make sure both instruments have the Bluetooth feature ON. Press the <Select> soft key to initiate discovery of the transmitter. Press the <Back> soft key to return to the previous interface. Upon completion of the transmitter discovery, the receiver displays the paired transmitter. -
Page 30: Data Logging Menu
LoGGING MENU The Data Logging feature provides data ticket management services for the AT-5000. Three selections are available in this menu: Tickets, Data log, and Record Mode. • Push the 4-way navigation button (up/Down/Left/Right) to highlight the Data Logging menu. - Page 31 Create Tickets Create Ticket generates a new ticket on the R-5000 receiver. A notification that a new ticket is being created appears on the screen for a few moments and the screen returns to the Data Logging Tickets window. • Push the 4-way navigation button (Up or Down) to highlight create •...
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Page 32: R-5000 Frequency System
Log Memory • Push the 4-way navigation button to highlight Log Memory • Push Select button to open Log Memory Pictures Selecting Pictures displays the name and size of all Locate Images in memory. Images are recorded in chronological order. No viewing capability is currently available on the receiver LCD. -
Page 33: R-5000 Gain System
R-5000 Gain System • Push GAIN button once to switch from manual and Automatic gain • Push the 4-way navigation button(left or Right) to decrease or increase the gain • Push Gain button twice successively to switch between Left/Right guidance mode and Peak Null mode. •... -
Page 34: Center Line Position
• The presence of bleed over signals is indicated by the RED color filling the inside of the guidance compass indicator. CENTER LINE PoSITIoN The Left/Right display is tremendously useful in refining the precise location of the target line. The vertical black bar represents the underground utility cable. - Page 35 Place the T-5000 transmitter on the site to be searched. direct Connection : Transmitter’s signal is directly coupled with a metallic line via the measurement cable which is ‘ connected to the jacks on the front panel of the transmitter. Transmitter clamps, alligator clips or power socket adapters (for example) may be used to connect the measurement cable to the lines.
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Page 36: Applications And Principles Of Direct Coupling
Receiver perpendicular to the conductor minimum signal strength ‘ APPLICATIoNS ANd PRINCIPLES of dIRECT CoUPLING Single-wire cables or pipes (with or without insulation against ground) The distance between the grounding rod and the ends of the connected lines should be as great as possible because return current tends to flow through the earth into adjacent lines, which could result in their path being followed. -
Page 37: Direct Coupling
Multiple-Wire Cable (Internal conductor connected or disconnected) with metallic screen and grounding insulation Metallic Conduit (With or Without Insulation) The grounding rod and the conduit should be spaced as far apart as possible. Under certain circumstances, optimum positioning of the grounding rod may require several attempts. If a return wire is available The spacing of the return wire should correspond to at least 10 times the depth of the line being located. -
Page 38: Direct Coupling Using The Sc-5000 Clamp
Begin to trace the cable from the point of application about 50-FT (15m) away Move slowly over the cable. Decrease or increase the sensitivity as needed direct Coupling using the SC-5000 Clamp Plug the SC-5000 clamp into the T-5000 transmitter connection socket Place the clamp around the pipe or cable Switch the T-5000 transmitter on Set the T-5000 transmitter to the desired signal transmission... -
Page 39: Locating Passive Lines (Radio And Power Modes)
7. Make sure that a distance of at least 50-FT (15m) is always maintained between the receiver and transmitter in order to prevent the coupling of the transmitter’s signal through the air. Locating Passive Lines (Radio and Power Modes) The R-5000 Receiver can locate passive cables that carry radio signals in the frequency range between 15 kHz and 23 kHz as well as power signals between the range of 50 Hz and 60 Hz without the help of the T-5000 Transmitter. -
Page 40: Locating Unknown Cables
Rotate the R-5000 to find the maximum response Locating unknown cables Set the T-5000 Transmitter to inductive mode. Set the R-5000 Receiver to inductive mode. -
Page 41: Depth And Current Measurements
Start sweeping the area with the R-5000. Keep the receiver 50-FT (15m) apart from the transmitter. Adjust the sensitivity of the R-5000 as needed When a conductor is located, pinpoint the strongest signal and mark the location Repeat steps 1 and 2. Move the transmitter at least 3.3-FT (1m) and 90-degree from the initial position. Repeat the process until the right cable is detected. -
Page 42: Battery Pack (R-5000)
BATTERy PACk (R-5000) The R-5000 receiver is powered by a high-capacity alkaline battery pack or a Li-ion rechargeable battery pack. See figure below. Battery Pack Legend Battery Lock Recharging Receptacle (Power supply is not included. 12V, 5.5A. Plug adapter standard:2.1 x 5.5 x 11mm, center positive.) Replacing the Battery Pack. -
Page 43: R-5000 Receiver Technical Specifications
Batteries contain hazardous material that may be harmful to the environment. dispose used batteries sensibly. follow local recycling guidelines for disposal of similar material. R-5000 RECEIVER TECHNICAL SPECIfICATIoNS 491, 982, 8.44k, 9.82k, 35k, 82k, 83k (North America) Active frequencies (Hz) 491, 512, 577, 640, 982, 8k, 8.44k, 9.82k, 35k, 65.5k, 82k, 83k 50, 60, 100, 120, RF (14k-21k) Passive frequencies (Hz) -
Page 44: T-5000 Transmitter Technical Specifications
T-5000 TRANSMITTER TECHNICAL SPECIfICATIoNS 491, 982, 8.44k, 9.82k, 35k, 82k, 83k (North America) output frequencies (Hz) 491, 577, 640, 982, 8.192k, 8.44k, 9.82k, 35k, 82k, 83k Extended and special frequency sets available output Power Variable to 10W Simultaneous output Up to three active frequencies Frequency select, measurement units (mA, Volts, Ohms, Watts), output power, Signal Controls Select™, menu, 4-way navigation, select, SFL, On/Off... - Page 46 Visit www.Amprobe.com for • Catalog • Application notes • Product specifications • User manuals Please Recycle...