Summary of Contents for Wavetrak Electronics WT-RC
- Page 1 This manual applies to the WT-RC receiver when used to locate all makes and models of 22 Hz and Wavetrak coded transmitters.
- Page 4 The Wavetrak WT-RC receiver kit comes with the following pieces of equipment: A Wavetrak WT-RC Receiver An external antenna (optional to use) A 50’ extension cable for the external antenna A hard carrying case Optional accessories available from Wavetrak, which may be included in your kit, are: ...
- Page 5 Power On/Off Button: Hold this button to turn on or turn off the receiver. Gain Level Indicators: This indicates how sensitive the receiver is to incoming signal. This is adjusted by using the gain buttons on the handle. If LEDs to the left are lit, this indicates lower gain, while LEDs to the right indicate higher gain.
- Page 6 Analog Meter Signal Strength Indicator: The analog needle will move to indicate how strong the incoming signal is. 0 indicates no signal, and 10 shows maximum signal strength. The numbers on the meter correspond with the LED light signal strength indicators.
- Page 7 To turn on the receiver, press and hold down the power button until the unit powers on. All the front panel lights should turn on briefly as a test, and the ring around the power button will light up to indicate the receiver is on. To turn off the receiver, simply press and hold the power button down again until the power light (the lighted ring around the power button) turns off.
- Page 8 There are two jacks located on the front of the receiver. The 3 connector jack is for an optional strobe attachment, and the 4 connector jack is for connecting an external antenna or external antenna extension cable. Both receptacles are designed so that each attachment will only plug into the correct jack.
- Page 9 WARNING: NEVER UNSCREW OR OPEN THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT WHILE IN A HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENT. 1) Before replacing the battery compartment visually inspect the gasket to ensure a proper seal. 2) Once batteries are installed, ensure all four screws are tight, securing the battery box to the chassis. WARNING: NEVER UNSCREW OR OPEN THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT WHILE IN A HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENT To change the batteries, unscrew the 4 screws located on the...
- Page 10 Wavetrak can check the calibration of the Receiver and re- calibrate as necessary. Contact Wavetrak for more information. Power up the transmitter. Before placing it into use in the pipeline, a function test should be conducted with the receiver to ensure that the correct signal strength is being generated by the transmitter, and that the receiver is operational.
- Page 11 To detect tool passage, the external antenna (or receiver itself if using the internal antenna) should be placed parallel with the pipeline and on top of the pipeline location waiting for the tool to pass. The receiver gain should be set as high as possible without detecting interference or noise.
- Page 12 transmitter. (Detection could start well over 30 feet from the transmitter’s actual location, depending on the type of transmitter). When the antenna is exactly over the transmitter a sharp signal loss or “null” will occur. As the antenna is moved on either side of the null point the signal strength will again increase.
- Page 13 Specification Value Operating Voltage 12 volts Batteries 8 x C Cell Alkaline (LR14) Wavetrak Recommends: Duracell Procell PC1400 Low Voltage Light 9 volts Battery Life Approx. 200 hours (with backlight on 50% of the time). (Battery life varies with signal detection and usage) Operating C to +50...
- Page 14 Problem Solution Low battery light Replace batteries with C cell (LR14) is blinking: alkaline batteries, preferably Duracell Procell PC1400. The Receiver will Make sure you are holding the power not turn on: button down for a long enough period of time (one second). Ensure that the unit has fresh batteries installed properly with correct polarity and making good contact.
- Page 15 The Receiver will Ensure that the gain is not turned all not detect signal the way down. with the external Verify that the ANT light is lit on the Antenna receiver, indicating antenna connection. connected: If ANT light is not lit, ensure that all the connections are secure, especially if using an extension cable.
- Page 16 Wavetrak Electronics Ltd. has been advised of the possibility of such damages. (Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply.)
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