Depth Average; Signal Accuracy; Checking For Accuracy - RIDGID SeekTech SR-24LE Operator's Manual

3� Raise the SR-24LE off the ground ap-
proximately 150 mm [6 in]�
4� Observe the change in measured
depth� The measured depth should
increase by approximately the same
amount (in this example, approxi-
mately 150 mm [6 in])�
Note: An unchanging or drastically chang-
ing measured depth may indicate the pres-
ence of a distorted field or a line with very
low current.
NOTICE
Use measured depths as
estimates
pendently verify actual
depths before excavating.

Depth Average

In addition to real-time depth measurement,
the Depth Average feature is useful when
the SR-24LE has variable depth readings�
The Depth Average is a report that averag-
es real-time depth readings from the past 2
to 6 seconds and displays the average on
screen inside the Active View Area when
prompted�
To create a Depth Average Report, follow
these steps:
1� Press and hold the Select Key
2� Wait for the countdown screen to go
out of view and for the SR-24LE to
beep once�
3� The Depth Average Report shows the
measured depth, angle, and current
of the target line�
4� Press the Select Key
return to the real-time depth reading�
18 – English – SR-24LE/SR-20

Signal Accuracy

Exposing the utility is the only way to be
certain of its location. If excavating a util-
ity, periodically recheck the measured
depth and position to avoid damaging
the utility and to identify additional utility
signals that may have been overlooked.

Checking for Accuracy

To confirm the accuracy of the detected sig-
nal, check that all of the following are true:
only. Inde-
• The Guidance Arrows and Guidance
• The Tracing Line shows little or no dis-
• The Proximity Number and Signal
• The
Discrepancies may indicate a problem
with the signal and must be resolved be-
fore the location of the target line should
be determined.
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Factors Affecting Accuracy
There are many factors that affect accuracy,
including distortion due to local interference;
bleed-over from other utilities; environmen-
tal conditions; tees, turns, or splits in the
line; soil conditions; and utility conditions�
to exit and
DANGER
Line are aligned with the Tracing Line�
tortion�
Strength maximize when the Tracing
Line crosses the map center�
measured
appropriately and the Tracing Line
remains aligned when the Depth
Verification Test is performed�
depth increases