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- Page 1 UAT-505 Underground Utility Locator User Manual GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
- Page 2 UAT-505 Underground Utility Locator User Manual 11/2020, 6013724 A ©2020 Amprobe All rights reserved. Printed in China GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
- Page 3 Amprobe distributor for an exchange for the same or like product. Please check the “Where to Buy” section on amprobe.com for a list of distributors near you. Additionally, in the United States and Canada, in-warranty repair and replacement units can also be sent to an Amprobe Service Center (see address below).
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
UAT-505 Underground Utility Locator CONTENTS 1. PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY MEASURES ..............2 2. KIT COMPONENTS .....................4 2.1 Your shipping box includes ....................4 2.2 UAT-600-R Receiver Controls and Display ................5 2.3 UAT-600-R Receiver Alerts ....................8 2.4 UAT-500-T Transmitter Controls and Display................ 9 2.5 SC-600 Signal Clamp (optional) ................... -
Page 5: Precautions And Safety Measures
1. PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY MEASURES SYMBOLS � Caution! Refer to the explanation in this manual. WARNING HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE. Risk of electric shock. Consult user documentation. The equipment is protected by double insulation or reinforced insulation. For De-energized system only. Earth (Ground). - Page 6 �Warnings: Read Before Using To avoid the possibility of electric shock or personal injury: • Use the Product only as specified in this manual or the protection provided by the instrument may be compromised. • Avoid working alone so assistance can be rendered. •...
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Page 7: Kit Components
2. KIT COMPONENTS 2.1 Your shipping box includes: UAT-505 UAT-600-R Receiver UAT-500-T Transmitter CC-UAT-500 Carrying Case TL-UAT-500 Test Leads Kit* User Manual 1.5 V AA (IEC LR6) Batteries (Receiver) 1.5 V D (IEC LR20) Batteries (Transmitter) *TL-UAT-500 Test Leads Kit includes: •... -
Page 8: Uat-600-R Receiver Controls And Display
2.2 UAT-600-R Receiver Controls and Display Receiver Controls Light Sensor Speaker LC-Display (high-contrast, sunlight-optimized) Keypad Battery Compartment Power On/Off : Press for 2 seconds to turn the Receiver ON/OFF. Volume/Depth • Volume – Press momentarily to change between mute, low, med and hi volume levels. •... - Page 9 Receiver Display The Receiver display features a high-contrast, sunlight-optimized black and white LCD screen. It also has an auto- backlight feature that activates in dark areas for optimized viewing. Speaker Volume Locate Mode Indicator Signal Level – Peak Indicator Signal Level – Number Display (0-999 relates to 0-99.9%) Battery Status Indicator Signal Locating Frequency...
- Page 10 Antenna Configurations Peak signal with left/right arrows. This configuration is satisfactory for general purpose locating. Null signal with left/right arrows. This configuration gives a sharp Null signal over the line but is less accurate than when in Peak Mode. Is useful for tracing long lines as the sharp Null signal is easy to trace.
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Page 11: Uat-600-R Receiver Alerts
2.3 UAT-600-R Receiver Alerts Screen Alerts These alerts appear to the right-hand side of the screen and can appear at any time. Indicates that the unit is not calibrated. This is usually a factory setting. Service should be contacted. Service Indicates less than 10% battery remaining. -
Page 12: Uat-500-T Transmitter Controls And Display
2.4 UAT-500-T Transmitter Controls and Display Transmitter Controls Terminals for direct test leads connection (de-energized systems only) and signal clamp Pulse/Continuous: Press momentarily to change between default Continuous and Pulse Modes for better performance in high noise environments Signal strength: Press momentarily to change between Hi for maximum signal strength, or Lo for better battery efficiency Power ON/OFF: Press for 2 seconds to turn the... -
Page 13: Main Applications
3. MAIN APPLICATIONS Application Receiver setting Transmitter Setting Note Receiver will detect signal from Locating energized any energized 50/60 Hz cable Power Mode 50/60 Hz cables carrying current 50 Hz or 60 Hz carrying current No Transmitter needed Section 3.2 Receiver will detect Identifying location all Radio Mode... -
Page 14: Passive Location Of Energized Cables And Power Lines
5. Rotate the Receiver on its axis to obtain the maximum signal. This indicates that the Receiver is directly over the line and aligned with the direction of the cable. The direction can also be verified by rotating until the smallest signal is detected –... -
Page 15: Radio Mode - Passive Location Of Utilities
3.3 Radio Mode – Passive Location of Utilities Radio signals are created by low frequency radio transmitter and are used for broadcasting and communications. They are positioned throughout the world. As the frequencies are very low, the signals tend to penetrate and hug the curvature of the earth. - Page 16 > 65 ft (20 m) Avoid placing the Transmitter over metallic manhole covers as this will severely reduce the effectiveness of the Transmitter, and in extreme cases, cause damage to the Transmitter’s circuitry. 1. Turn the Transmitter on by pressing the power button for two seconds. 2.
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Page 17: Direct Test Leads Connection Mode - Tracing An Individual Pipe Or Cable
3.5 Direct Test Leads Connection Mode – Tracing an Individual Pipe or Cable Direct connection with test leads is the most reliable method to trace individual cable or a pipe. �WARNING • Only authorized personnel should make connections to cables. •... - Page 18 IMPORTANT NOTICE, PLEASE READ BEFORE TRACING � Avoiding signal cancellation problems with a separate ground connection The signal generated by the Transmitter creates an electromagnetic field around the wire. This field is what is detectable by the Receiver. The clearer this signal, the easier it is to trace the wire. If Transmitter is connected to two adjacent wires on the same circuit (for example, hot and neutral wires on a Romax cable), the signal travels in one direction through the first wire and then returns (in opposite direction) through the second.
- Page 19 Direct Test Leads Connection Mode – Setting Up the Transmitter 1. Turn the Transmitter on by pressing the power button for two seconds. 2. Connect the green and gray test leads to the Transmitter inputs. The Transmitter will switch automatically to Direct Connection Mode.
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Page 20: Signal Clamp Accessory - Tracing An Individual Pipe Or Cable
3.6 Signal Clamp Accessory – Tracing an Individual Pipe or Cable In many situations, it is either not possible to gain access to a cable for making an electrical contact or it is not safe to do so. The Signal Clamp provides an efficient and safe method of applying a locate signal to a cable. When using the Signal Clamp, it is best if both ends of the target cable are grounded to enable the current to flow. -
Page 21: Special Applications
4. SPECIAL APPLICATIONS 4.1. Locating Non-Metallic Pipes and Sewer Lines The UAT-500 locator can indirectly trace non-metallic conduits and pipes. 1. Insert fish tape or wire inside the conduit or pipe. For sewer lines, use the sewer drain cleaning machine to insert a cleaning cable. - Page 22 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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Page 23: Maintenance
5. MAINTENANCE 5.1. Battery Replacement Use a flat screw driver to open the battery door. 6 x AA Batteries 4 x D Cell batteries UAT-505-T UAT-600-R GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com... -
Page 24: Specifications
6. SPECIFICATIONS UAT-500-T Transmitter De-energized circuit only for Direct Connection Mode Operating voltage 33 kHz Transmitting frequency De-energized: - Induction Mode Tracing modes - Direct Connection Mode - Clamp Mode Transmitting mode power output Max. 1 watt Output voltage Max. 35 V rms Output current Max. - Page 25 UAT-600-R Receiver Operating voltage 0 to 600 V Active tracing: 33 kHz (32,768 Hz) and 8 kHz (8,192 Hz) Tracing modes Passive tracing: 50 / 60 Hz and Radio Locating modes Peak and Null Sensitivity adjustment (gain control) Up to 6 m (20 ft) Depth measurement 4 in (0.1 m) to 10 ft (3m): ±...
- Page 26 SC-600 Signal Clamp Operating voltage & current 0 to 600 V, 100 A max. Operating frequency 33 kHz (32,768 Hz) and 8 kHz (8,192 Hz) Signal voltage 23 V rms at 8 kHz Output (nominal) 30 V rms at 33 kHz Operating temperature and -4 °F to 122 °F (-20 °C to 50 °C), ≤...