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Schonstedt Instrument Company
100 Edmond Road
Kearneysville, WV 25430
Customer Service
888-32-TRACE (888-328-7223)
Tel.: (304) 725-1050
Fax: (304) 725-1095
Web: www.schonstedt.com
E-mail: info@schonstedt.com
September 2011
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- Page 1 TraceMaster Pipe and Cable Locator Multi-Frequency Receiver Radio Linked to Transmitter Instruction Manual Schonstedt Instrument Company 100 Edmond Road Kearneysville, WV 25430 Customer Service 888-32-TRACE (888-328-7223) Tel.: (304) 725-1050 Fax: (304) 725-1095 Web: www.schonstedt.com E-mail: info@schonstedt.com September 2011...
- Page 2 Additional information, tutorial videos and basic locating instructions, service information and instructions are available on our website at: www.schonstedt.com Important Notice This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesirable operation.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
1.1- Passive Mode ........1 The Schonstedt Instrument Company (Schonstedt) warrants each 1.2- Active Modes . - Page 4 SECTION VI: TECHNICAL SUPPORT Schonstedt offers technical support and sales. For any reason regarding usage and application please contact our technical support team at 888- 32-TRACE (888-328-7223). TECHNICAL SUPPORT TOLL-FREE 888-32-TRACE (888-338-7223) Tested to Comply with FCC Standards. This Class A device complies with Canadian ICES-003 Cet appareil de la classe A est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada This device contains RF modem MHX-910 from...
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Page 5: Section I: General
The Inductive Clamp is an optional accessory. Three different clamp Low Frequency (575 Hz) - This frequency will not jump to adjacent sizes are available for the TraceMaster , a 3" ID, 5" ID and 7" ID. . conductors and is typically used with good conductors, in congested areas, or when a long distance trace is required. -
Page 6: 2- Inductive Mode
Inductive Mode, therefore this is a preferred method over the Inductive Mode, if available. The following frequencies are available when the TraceMaster operating in this mode: 8 kHz and 82 kHz. -
Page 7: Sonde Mode
"guided" by a device under control of the pipes or water pipes. The emitted frequency penetrates the walls of such work crew, often with a camera attached to it. pipes, making it possible to be detected by the TraceMaster receiver. If your TraceMaster... -
Page 8: 2- The Remote Link
512 Hz sonde) or 82 kHz (for an 82 kHz sonde). about once per second 2.1.1- Receiver Only or Receiver Without Remote Link Optionally, the TraceMaster can be purchased without the Remote Link. In that case the TraceMaster system preserves all of its locating If your TraceMaster is a "Receiver Only"... -
Page 9: Section Ii: Receiver
6) Turn on the transmitter power by pressing the ON/OFF button and SECTION II: RECEIVER observe the LCD for important information that is dependent on the mode of operation chosen. If in conductive mode you will be able to 1- Introduction determine if there is DC or AC voltage present on the line, the line resistance (which will give you an indication of how good your The receiver's front panel is designed to be intuitive and require a... -
Page 10: 3- Lcd Display
"Passive". If that is the The TraceMaster has an ambient light sensor located right under the "s" case it is necessary to turn the transmitter on to allow the RF link to of the word "TraceMaster". - Page 11 7- Specifications The "BATTERY" symbol indicates the receiver's battery status as follows: Charger input voltage: 22-30 VDC, 1.5 Amperes 3 segments ON = battery is fully charged 2 segments ON = battery has a medium charge Operating Voltage: 12 V, rechargeable NiMH pack 1 segment ON = low battery (replace the batteries when only the bottom segment is visible) Battery Life:...
- Page 12 sonde's operating frequency. In the passive mode the battery back up to full capacity if it has been completely discharged. If you transmitter is not active. However, a dot next to the suspect the battery has been fully depleted, such as when it has been in "Passive"...
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Page 13: 4- Speaker
When the Tx5 transmitter detects that the battery charger is plugged in, and if the power is turned ON, it will display "bAt CHA" on the LCD and the bars inside the battery indicator will "roll". When the battery is fully charged, it will display "bAt FUL"... -
Page 14: 6- Specifications
6- Specifications 6- Battery and Battery Charger The battery is a custom 10-cell rechargeable NiMH pack that produces 12 Operating Voltage 12 V (8 "AA" alkaline batteries) volts; replacement should not be attempted. It is recommended to first charge the batteries for at least 4 hours before the initial use. If you Battery Life 60 hours (alkaline batteries, intermittent suspect that the batteries are malfunctioning please contact Schonstedt... -
Page 15: Section Iii: Tx5 Transmitter
Turning the transmitter ON/OFF cannot be performed remotely from the receiver. 4- Transmitter Jack If the TraceMaster was purchased without the Remote Link, or the Remote Link is temporarily disabled, as explained in Section I: General,... -
Page 16: 3- Lcd Display
so on. The frequencies available depend on the current Mode of Ohms, a resistance measurement unit Operation, see Section I: General - 1- Modes of Operation, for details. kilo-Ohm = 1000 Ohms Mega-Ohm = 1,000,000 Ohms NOTE: The only reason to use the manual selection of a frequency is in Ampere, an electrical current measurement unit the event a remote link with the receiver fails to be established due to milli-Ampere = 1/1000 Ampere...
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