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- Page 3 USER MANUAL CABLES AND UNDERGROUND INFRASTRUCTURE LOCATOR LKZ-1500 SONEL S.A. ul. Wokulskiego 11 58-100 Świdnica Version 1.02 01.02.2018...
- Page 4 Locator LKZ-1500 is a modern, high quality measuring device, easy and safe to use. Reading and using of this manual will help to avoid errors in measurements and prevent possible problems when operating the machine. Due to a continuous development of the product and the implementation of the changes, in order to increase reliability and improve working conditions, there are slight differences between the product and the description of its construction in this user manual.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
5.2 Fault finding with insulation control sensors – DKI-E or A-frame ......31 5.2.1 Insulation fault finding by signal drop................31 5.2.2 The search of the insulation failure by the signal rise ............32 5.2.3 Cable breakdown location ....................33 5.2.3.1 Finding of short-circuited conductors ................. 33 LKZ-1500 – USER MANUAL... - Page 6 10 Dismantling and utilization ................40 11 Technical data ....................41 11.1 Transmitter LKN-1500 .................... 41 11.2 Receiver LKO-1500 ....................41 12 Equipment ...................... 41 12.1 Standard accessories ..................... 41 12.2 Optional accessories ....................42 13 Service ......................42 LKZ-1500 – USER MANUAL...
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Page 7: Safety
• The LKZ-1500 kit can only be used by qualified persons with the required electrical work permit. Using the kit by unauthorized persons may damage the device and cause serious danger to the user. -
Page 8: Transmitter Lkn-1500
Power consumption if using 12 V external pow- er supply, max., [W] Continuous, Pulse operation mode at maximum In pulse mode at power output in normal conditions on fully maximum output charged internal accumulator, hrs, minimum power LKZ-1500 – USER MANUAL... -
Page 9: Design And Front Panel Of The Transmitter
Overall dimensions, maximum, mm 275 х 250 х 180 Transmitter weight, maximum, kg Notes: m.v.– Measured value; Design and front panel of the Transmitter Fig. 1 Design of the LKN-1500 transmitter Fig. 2 Front panel of LKN-1500 transmitter LKZ-1500 – USER MANUAL... -
Page 10: Operating Principle Of The Transmitter Lkn-1500
Safety measures The transmitter shall be operated in compliance with electrical safety requirements by skilled personnel who learned this operation manual and have the required electrical safety access qualification level. LKZ-1500 – USER MANUAL... -
Page 11: Preparing The Transmitter To Work
After charging is complete disconnect power supply unit from 230 V mains and then from the transmitter. Rules and procedures for commencement of operation The transmitter shall be maintained at operating temperature within two hours in case it was stored at a different temperature before. LKZ-1500 – USER MANUAL... -
Page 12: Signaling Of The Status And Modes Of Operation Of The Transmitter
Socket shall be connected to ground pin driven into the ground at a distance of 5-10 m from the route of the object. To increase the survey current, ground pin shall be earthed at a maximum depth. LKZ-1500 – USER MANUAL... -
Page 13: Signal Frequency Selection
(direct current) or to the transmitter (let-through adjacent line return current). In this regard, set the transmitter signal output at double frequency of 1024 [Hz] signaled "↑ ↓". Set operating frequency “1024” for the receiver. Setting the output power of the signal. LKZ-1500 – USER MANUAL... -
Page 14: Signal Power Output Settings
If the transmitter cannot be directly connected to communication line in galvanic mode, for exam- ple, no access to conductive parts of communication lines or they carry voltage, the survey current can be generated in the examined lines from induction coil or by Sonel N-1 inductive clamps. 3.6.3.1 Internal transmitter inductor The transmitter with coil produces alternating magnetic field in the ground that generates current in the line of communication. -
Page 15: Inductive Clamps
"H" with the load socket (p.13 fig.2). Grasp communication line with clamp (Fig. 6). On the transmitter panel press the "f1" key to set the frequency from available, i.e. 1024 [Hz], 8928 [Hz] or 33 [kHz]. LKZ-1500 – USER MANUAL... -
Page 16: Potential Failures And Remedial Procedure In Lkn
• in the “SB” (sound band) mode it locates utilities by re-radiated broadcasting and telephone signals within the frequency band from 48 Hz to 14 kHz. • in the “Radio” modes it locates utilities by detecting induced broadcasting signals within the frequency band from 10 kHz to 36 kHz. LKZ-1500 – USER MANUAL... -
Page 17: The Main Specifications
The Receiver has a battery level indicator, and it goes off automatically to avoid excessive discharge when the battery is low. The Receiver is switched to a battery charging mode when the power supply unit is connected. The Receiver secures the battery against overcharge. LKZ-1500 – USER MANUAL... -
Page 18: Design And Front Panel Of The Receiver
Design and front panel of the receiver Fig. 7 Design and identification of receiver sockets Description Battery charging socket Headphone jack - "Jack" 6.3 mm Battery compartment cover (battery) outlet for extra equipment (A-Frame) Receiver loudspeaker LKZ-1500 – USER MANUAL... - Page 19 TRACE or SENSOR channels (de- pending on actual control area). Measures the utility depth and intensity of current. Switches on/off the selected option in the MENU mode. LKZ-1500 – USER MANUAL...
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Page 20: Principles Of Operation
In "Track" mode, the sound reproduces the "peak" signal level. When "Maximum scale" is turned off, sound reproduces the "minimum" scale signal level. In "TRACE SENSOR" mode, the sound repro- duces the signal level at the input of the "SENSOR" socket. LKZ-1500 – USER MANUAL... - Page 21 In the "Language" submenu - select the language with the button (Fig.16). Fig. 10 Main menu Fig. 11 Menu "Indication" Fig. 12 Menu „Indication"/ „Track” Fig. 13 Menu „Indication"/ „SENSOR” Fig. 14 Menu „Sound type” Fig. 15 Menu „Frequency set” LKZ-1500 – USER MANUAL...
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Page 22: Operating Modes Of The Receiver
To exit the TRACE mode and enter the TRACE-SENSOR mode (and vice versa), press the MODE and hold it pressed for more than two seconds. Fig. 18 Display in "Track" mode Fig. 19 Display with compass function Fig. 20 Display in „Track-SENSOR” mode Fig. 21 Display with compass in „Track-SENSOR” mode LKZ-1500 – USER MANUAL... - Page 23 Distance (see Par. 6.2.4) WARNING! The indicator of the input signal strength in dB (for locating by peak and null) turns red when the corresponding input channels are overloaded (See Pos. 13, Pos. 8 Fig 8). LKZ-1500 – USER MANUAL...
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Page 24: Locating Methods
») functions, which facili- tate high accuracy of tracing depending on the depth and density of utilities in the target zone. Fig. 4.2.1 shows the relationship between the signal level and antenna displacement from the utility Figure 22. LKZ-1500 – USER MANUAL... -
Page 25: Peak Search With 1:4 Scale
The “peak scale expansion 1:4” option reduces the scale divisions to increase its resolution. The “ ” icon (Pos. 11 in Fig. 18) will be displayed, a yellow strip will appear under the peak scale to show the expansion bar graph relative to the normal (unexpanded) scale. LKZ-1500 – USER MANUAL... -
Page 26: The Null Method
Receiver displays the peak scale and input signal strength; in the „Trace-SENSOR” mode, the Receiver displays the scale, strength and polarity of signal at the SENSOR input. Locating with the COMPASS feature is shown in Fig.23 LKZ-1500 – USER MANUAL... -
Page 27: Locating By Current Direction
Receiver's frequency at “1024 Hz”. If the double-frequency signal strength is sufficient, the indication of current direction (Fig. 18, Pos. 12) will be active automatically. If the “Compass line” feature is used, the current direction will be shown with the utility position arrow direction (pos. 19 Fig. 21). LKZ-1500 – USER MANUAL... - Page 28 This current is generated due to the distant galvanic or capacitance coupling with the target line, and It will be indicated as the “ “ icon. Fig. 24 The direction of current in the galvanically separated adjacent lines LKZ-1500 – USER MANUAL...
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Page 29: Depth And Current Intensity Of The Utilities
Keep in mind that the errors of depth measurements may be caused by the magnetic field distor- tion produced by adjacent utilities or metal objects, bends or branches, or in high-noise areas. Always observe the rules of operation of the Receiver before operation to ensure against errors. LKZ-1500 – USER MANUAL... -
Page 30: The Indirect Method Of 6 Db
4.8.3.1 The indirect method of 6 dB When the Receiver fails to measure the depth of the utility line or the depth shall be located on the passive frequencies, you may use the indirect method of „-6 dB”. LKZ-1500 – USER MANUAL... -
Page 31: Locating By The Utility Current
Set the Receiver gain so that a half of the “peak” bar graph is illuminated. Move in zigzags with the zigzag step of from 1 m to 5 m in one direction, and then – in perpendicular direction. LKZ-1500 – USER MANUAL... -
Page 32: Testing Of Ground Plots With Transmitter Lkn
15 m to 20 m). Go along the perimeter of the area. Peak signal will be at the crossing of the area boundary with the utility lines. Fig. 28 Ground plot location with the Transmitter in inductive mode LKZ-1500 – USER MANUAL... -
Page 33: Methods Of Locating Damaged Pipelines And Utilities
“1024 and 512 Hz” and set the operating frequency of the Re- ceiver to the level of “1042” at the SENSOR input. The indication of current direction becomes active automatically, if the two-frequency signal strength is sufficient (Fig. 20, Pos. 6). LKZ-1500 – USER MANUAL... -
Page 34: The Search Of The Insulation Failure By The Signal Rise
DKI-E sensor) or one of the pins shall be embedded into the soil with a certain step for fault find- ing. The second pin or operator shall be away from the target line. The area of the insulation failure shall be determined by the signal peak (Fig. 30). LKZ-1500 – USER MANUAL... -
Page 35: Cable Breakdown Location
(case 1) or rise (case 2). In the first case, the dead short takes place, when only the cable conductors are shorted. In the sec- ond case, the cable conductors are shorted to each other and to the shield. LKZ-1500 – USER MANUAL... -
Page 36: Location Of Shorted Conductor-Shield Positions
0.5 MΩ. The area of damaged insulation shall be determined initially with a reflection-coefficient meter for ex- ample: TDR-410. One operator only locates by this method, and no additional sensors are required. LKZ-1500 – USER MANUAL... - Page 37 Receiver to reset the phase indications. Move along the target line, directly over it, and control the position with the null scale; take phase readings carefully. The phase may change smoothly. The phase readings will rise abruptly by several scale units behind the area of LKZ-1500 – USER MANUAL...
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Page 38: Data Storage, Gps Navigation
The Receiver LKO has been tested with the GPS Bluetooth modules Holux M1000, Holux RCV3000. Sonel S.A. guarantees do not cover operation with the GPS If you use GPS Bluetooth modules with enhanced make sure that the GPS Receiver puts the data out in the NMEA-0183 RMC and GGA formats with the data renewal rate of 1 second. -
Page 39: Track Recording
“ icon will be dis- played (See Pos. 16 in Fig.21). The icon will be green if the stored point has GPS coordinates; it will be red if the stored point has no coordinate possition. Fig. 37 Track recording display LKZ-1500 – USER MANUAL... -
Page 40: Recording With Button
- it is set to zero at every turning on the receiver. 6.2.5 Transmission to PC The Receiver may transmit data wirelessly to PC. The PC requirements shall be as follows: Win- dows (XP SP2/SP3, Vista, 7, 8,10), Bluetooth or external Bluetooth-USB adapter. LKZ-1500 – USER MANUAL... -
Page 41: The Possible Faults And Troubleshooting
8 Maintenance and running repairs The service of LKZ-1500 Transmitter and Receiver is about following the rules of operation, stor- age, charging of batteries, routine check and troubleshooting recommended by Sonel S.A. Repair and also replacement of the rechargeable battery or batteries, is allowed only at the manu- facturer factory, or in special repair shops. -
Page 42: Transportation And Storage
• Before disposing of equipment to a collection point, do not disassemble any part of this equipment yourself; • Observe the local waste disposal regulations for used batteries and accumulators. LKZ-1500 – USER MANUAL... -
Page 43: Technical Data
• ground probe 23cm WASONG23 • battery charger Z16 (transmitter) WAZASZ16 • battery charger Z17 (receiver) WAZASZ17 • bag L13 WAFUTL13 • sun-protecting cover LKO-1500 WAPOZOSL4 • accumulator NiMH 6V, 2Ah WAAKU23 • battery compartment WAPOJ3 • user manual LKZ-1500 – USER MANUAL... -
Page 44: Optional Accessories
The manufacturer of the device provides all warranty and after-warranty repairs: SONEL S.A. ul. Wokulskiego 11 58-100 Świdnica Poland tel. +48 74 858 38 60 fax +48 74 858 38 09 E-mail: export@sonel.pl Web page: www.sonel.pl LKZ-1500 – USER MANUAL... - Page 45 NOTES LKZ-1500 – USER MANUAL...
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