Thank you for purchasing the Magna-Trak 101 ® Magnetic Locator. Please read this manual thoroughly before operation. CONTENTS Introduction ......................3 Theory of Operation ....................3 Features ........................4 Basic Operation and Description ................5 4.1 Volume/Power and Sensitivity Control Knobs ............5 4.2 Speaker .........................
CST to the industry. 2. THEORY OF OPERATION The Magna-Trak 101 locator finds ferromagnetic objects by sensing the magnetic field radiated by the object. The locator contains two sensor coil assemblies that are precisely spaced and electronically balanced to achieve a near magnetically-balanced operating condition.
4. BASIC OPERATION AND DESCRIPTION 4.1 Volume/Power and Sensitivity Control Knobs Rotate the volume knob clockwise to turn the unit on and set to the desired audio volume level. Full volume is achieved when the knob is turned fully clockwise. Power off position is fully counterclockwise.
5. FIELD OPERATION The recommended search position is a 45° angle from the earth’s surface. Scan the locator pole from side-to-side in a slow sweeping motion while walking in a steady direction. Maintain a consistent height above the ground during the side-to-side sweeping motion.
5.1 Water Locations yyyyyyyyy The pole section of the locator can be submerged into water, up to just under the plastic case (Fig. 3). yyyyyyyyy yyyyyyyyy yyyyyyyyy yyyyyyyyy yyyyyyyyy Fig. 3 5.2 Locating Near a Steel Fence Move or slide the locator across the ground while holding the length of the locator body perpendicular to the fence.
6. SIGNAL RESPONSE Figure 5 shows audio signal response to: 1: no object, 2: one small deeper metal target, and 3: a second larger and shallower metal object. yyyyyyy yyyyyyy Fig. 5 GlobalTestSupply www. .com uality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupp...
6.1 Typical Signal Responses The metal handles on the septic tank cover Signal Response will provide a usable signal to determine the location of the actual cover (Fig. 6). Fig. 6 Large metal objects may cause double Signal Response signals as indicated (Fig.
Specifications subject to change without notice. 8. WARRANTY The Magna-Trak 101® magnetic locator is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five years after the delivery of the product to the original user. Our liability under this warranty is limited to replacing any defective parts, adjusting and servicing any instrument or, at the company’s option,...
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