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Summary of Contents for Made GasTracker
- Page 1 GAS TRACKER OPERATION MANUAL March 2011 MADE V1.00...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
The receiver Page 8 Procedure for connection of the receiver Page 9 Prelocate mode Page 10 Pin-point mode Page 11 Frequently asked questions Page 16 Technical characteristics of the GasTracker™ Page 17 Warranty Page 18 Copyright Page 18 GU_GAS_TRACKER_V_1_00_US 2/18... -
Page 3: Overview
(4 bars / 58 psi). Scientific tests have been validated by GDF at up to 7 bars / 101 psi, and field tests have been made at a maximum of 11 bars / 160 psi. It can actually even be used in ‘open air’... -
Page 4: The Gastracker
The GasTracker™ It comes with two robust transport cases: one for the transmitter and one for the receiver. The transmitter case: • A carrying case containing the controls and the internal batteries • An orange cord to connect the transmitter to the resonator tank •... -
Page 5: The Transmitter
In order to completely recharge the batteries, leave the transmitter connected to the electric main overnight. It will automatically stop once the charge is completed, to avoid damaging the batteries. If you intend to store the GasTracker™ for a long period of time, we recommend doing this with batteries fully charged. GU_GAS_TRACKER_V_1_00_US... -
Page 6: Procedure For Connection Of The Transmitter
Procedure for connection of the transmitter 1. Connecting the resonator tank. Disconnect a customer’s meter with all the safety procedures required for this operation. (Or find an access point anywhere on the network). Affix the resonator tank to the pipe end thanks to the proper adaptor. Check to ensure the purge valve is open (on the resonator tank). - Page 7 The resonator tank can be plugged in any direction, upside down, horizontally, vertically, etc. There is no ATEX requirement for the GasTracker™ since it is used outside, in open air. The vibration is non-destructive for pipe walls and T connections.
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Page 8: The Receiver
The receiver The GasTracker™ receiver is composed of two distinct parts: the listening device, which will listen to the ground micro-vibrations, and the hand-held receiver that will display the results. The receiver has two different modes: Prelocate, and Pin-Point. Prelocate: Mode to quickly identify the area where the pipe is located. -
Page 9: Procedure For Connection Of The Receiver
Procedure for connection of the receiver Set up the receiver. Use the military connectors to plug the hand-held receiver to the listening device. Connect the carrying rod to the listening device. Your receiver is ready to use! IMPORTANT: The listening device has three long feet, to ‘listen’ to vibrations. If you are working over a hard surface like concrete, pavement, asphalt, etc., just put the listening device on the ground. -
Page 10: Prelocate Mode
Prelocate mode Use Prelocate mode to quickly identify the area where the pipe is located. Press the ‘on’ button. Press ‘Prelocate’ button. Put the listening device where the pipe is supposed to be (or where you think it is) Wait two seconds. Read the bars on the screen in real time. -
Page 11: Pin-Point Mode
Pin-Point mode In Pin-Point mode, you will identify the exact location of the pipe. Press ‘Pin-Point’ button (if you were in Prelocate mode). Wait about 12 seconds. Read the value on the screen. Results will be displayed as percentages. Note that the receiver also displays the history of the last five values calculated. - Page 12 See the illustration above. Optional use of the GasTracker™: Identifying a pipe in an open trench. If you have an open trench with several pipes, you can put the listening device on each pipe and press ‘Pin-point’...
- Page 13 The signal is supposed to decrease slowly, if it drops very quickly (like 88% to 3% at only one meter, or three feet ahead) it can only mean three things: The pipe switches to metal (you cannot find metal pipes with the GasTracker™) Solution: None. Metal does not vibrate. By the way, if the metal pipe section is short, and if it goes back to plastic a few meters/feet ahead, you will certainly find your signal over there.
- Page 14 In general, when you lose your signal, we recommend you proceed as follows: First go a few meters/feet ahead. The soil may not be compact enough around there. Then, if you still have no signal, go back to the latest known signal, and make a circle around it to check if there is not a curve in the pipe direction On this illustration, you lose your signal.
- Page 15 … very close. Limits of utilization of the GasTracker™. Like any other device, the GasTracker™ has some limits. It will not work in 100% of the cases. Nothing does.
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Page 16: Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is the GasTracker™ the only tool I need to locate gas pipes? A. No. The GasTracker™ is one tool in your tool box, but this is the only one you will need to find plastic gas pipes ... For instance, it compliments radar technologies that have difficulty on clay but is a perfect condition for the GasTracker™. -
Page 17: Technical Characteristics Of The Gastracker
Technical characteristics of the GasTracker™ • Total weight: approx. 57 lbs. / 26 kg. Transmitter: approx. 28 lbs. / 13 kg. Receiver: approx. 28 lbs. / 13 kg. • Dimensions: Transmitter: approx.470 x 370 x 190 mm. Receiver: approx. 550 x 370 x 230 mm. -
Page 18: Warranty
Warranty The GasTracker™ is warrantied against any default during a period of one year from first delivery date. If any default happens within this period, MADE will repair or change the broken part free of charge excluding transport costs. Any repair done under warranty agreement will be warrantied under initial warranty period.