System Check - Pipehorn Series 800-H User Manual

System Check

Verifying the Transmitter, Receiver, Conductive Cables, and optional
Signal Clamp are operational before use is recommended.
Check Induction
Place the transmitter on the ground away from utility lines and other
interfering metal objects, such as vehicles and fences. Turn it on and
listen for the high-pitched tone indicating good battery and good signal.
Set the Receiver's sensitivity knob precisely at 2. The Receiver should
be beeping when against the Transmitter as shown. Move in a line
away from the Transmitter. The beeping tone should continue for at
least 3 feet.
Check Conduction & Clamp
Plug the conductive cables into the Transmitter. The Transmitter makes
a low tone because the clips are not connected to anything. Connect
the clips together. A high-pitched tone from the Transmitter indicates
good signal and good cables. Place the cables in a loop. With the knob
still at 2, touch the Receiver to the red wire keeping the handle in-line
with the wire as shown. A beeping tone from the Receiver indicates
conduction is operational. To check the optional Signal Clamp, plug it
into the Transmitter and listen for the good signal tone. Place the Re-
ceiver tip inside the Clamp's ring. A beeping tone from the Receiver
indicates the Clamp is operational.
If the locator fails the checks above, or if the Transmitter makes a beep-
ing tone, or if the Receiver's volume is low, replace batteries and repeat
checks. If it fails again with good batteries, the locator may need repair.
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