RIDGID SeekTech ST-510 Manual

RIDGID SeekTech ST-510 Manual

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10 Watt Pipe and
Cable Line Transmitter
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.
SeekTech
®
ST-510
Manual
Français – 19
Castellano – pág. 39

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  • Page 1 ® SeekTech ST-510 Manual 10 Watt Pipe and Cable Line Transmitter 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. •...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SeekTech ® ST-510 Line Transmitter 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...
  • Page 3: Recording Form For Machine Serial Number

    SeekTech ® ST-510 10 Watt Pipe and Cable Line Transmitter SeekTech ® ST-510 Line Transmitter Record Serial Number below and retain product serial number which is located on nameplate. Serial...
  • Page 4: Safety Symbols

    SeekTech ® ST-510 Line Transmitter 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.
  • Page 5: Equipment Use And Care

    Many accidents are caused by – Contact your local RIDGID distributor. poorly maintained equipment. – Visit www.RIDGID.com or www.RIDGID.eu to find • Use the equipment and accessories in accordance your local Ridge Tool contact point. with these instructions, taking into account the –...
  • Page 6: Description,Specifications And Standard Equipment Description

    SeekTech ST-510 Power Settings: .....4 mA, 15 mA, 50 mA, 150 mA, line transmitter.
  • Page 7: Transmitter Components

    SeekTech ® ST-510 Line Transmitter Icon Legend Transmitter Components High Voltage Present Display Screen Safety Alert Keypad Lead Clip Handle External Power Power ON/OFF Coil Cord (48Ft. 12-15VDC (16m) Extended) Pocket Shoulder Inductive Clamp Strap Keypad Display Screen Up/Down Inductive Arrows Mode On/Off...
  • Page 8: Display Screen

    SeekTech ® ST-510 Line Transmitter Display Screen clockwise to secure the holder in the case. The bat- tery holder can be installed in either orientation. Voltage Watts Sound Battery Level Always remove batteries before shipping unit. Operation Time Typical operation time for transmitter with batteries varies depending on battery type, transmitter settings (load), backlight use, Battery Saver Mode use, operating Manufacturer...
  • Page 9: Pre-Operating Inspection

    • Equipment for other applications can be found by which may prevent safe and normal operation. consulting the Ridge Tool Catalog, online at www.RIDGID.com or www.RIDGID.eu. 4. Check that the warning label is present, firmly at- tached and readable. 4. Make sure all equipment has been properly inspected.
  • Page 10: Direct-Connect Method

    SeekTech ® ST-510 Line Transmitter • Inductive Mode – The transmitter generates a field, 4. Scrape away any dirt, paint, corrosion or other coat- ings on the target conductor to insure good contact which in turn induces a current in the target con- with the cable lead.
  • Page 11: Inductive Clamp Method

    ® SeekTech ST-510 Line Transmitter 6. Select a frequency, check the circuit and adjust cur- rent. See pages 10 and 11 for more information. 7. Turn on the receiver/locator and follow the instructions for the receiver. Make sure the receiver’s frequency is set to match that on the transmitter.
  • Page 12: Selecting A Frequency

    The default ST-510 frequency settings are for use with a the ground (towards the target conductor) and into the RIDGID receiver/locator. If using another manufacturer’s air around the transmitter. When the receiver is within receiver compatible frequencies will need to be loaded.
  • Page 13: Check The Circuit

    SeekTech ® ST-510 Line Transmitter manufacturers and frequencies, see the Manufacturers Check The Circuit Frequency Table on page 16. Consult your receiver/lo- Ω Look at the resistance ( - ohms), the voltage (V) and cator operator’s manual or manufacturer for more infor- the current (mA) displayed on the screen (See Figure mation on those products.
  • Page 14: Main Menu

    SeekTech ® ST-510 Line Transmitter Up Key Current Figure 22 – Current Selected Select Key When a current level is chosen, the transmitter will adjust the voltage to try and produce the selected current and Menu Key lock it in. If the transmitter cannot produce the current se- lected, it will adjust down to the next level.
  • Page 15: Auto Back Light

    ST-510 line trans- To adjust the LCD Contrast: mitter, such as those listed below. • Receivers: RIDGID SeekTech SR-20 (Cat#21893), 1. Press and hold down the select key. or SR-60 (Cat#22163) 2. Simultaneously press the up arrow key to lighten •...
  • Page 16: Transport And Storage

    Service And Repair WARNING Improper service or repair can make machine un- safe to operate. Service and repair of the SeekTech ST-510 must be per- formed by a RIDGID Independent Authorized Service Center. For information on your nearest RIDGID Independent Service Center or any service or repair questions: •...
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    93 kHz signal not Receiver is not set to the correct 93kHz frequency. Change transmitter frequency to 93696 Hz by se- lecting RIDGID-Old on manufactures menu. received. Check that receiver is set to the actual 93kHz frequency of 93,622.9 Hz. Some receivers use a different frequency for 93 kHz (93,696).
  • Page 18: Frequencies

    SeekTech ® ST-510 Line Transmitter Frequencies Exact Frequencies per Band (In Hz) 128 Hz 1kHz 8kHz 33kHz 93kHz* 262kHz Default Line 1024 8192 32768 93623 262144 (SeekTech) (European *(European Model Only) Model Limited To 93kHz) Manufacturers Frequency Table Displayed Available Exact Company Model...
  • Page 19 8192 93kHz in European 33 kHz 32768 model of the ST-510. 93 kHz 93623 262 kHz 262144 128 Hz 1 kHz 1024 RIDGID-B (New) Ridge Tool Co. 8 kHz 8192 33 kHz 32768 93 kHz 93696 815Hz Ryco RYCOM 8876...

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