Service And Maintenance; Functional Test - Radiodetection SuperCAT 4+ User Manual

Note: Do not connect the transmitter to live cables without using
a Live Plug Connector or Live Cable Connector.
Procedure
With the T1 switched off, connect the Live Plug Connector to the
transmitter and then to the live domestic power socket. Where
required switch on the power socket.
Note: The Live Plug Connector provides protection to 250V AC.
Sweep the site holding the locator upright at your side. Continue
the sweep beyond the perimeter of the site. The presence of a
buried conducting cable will be indicated by a tone emitted from the
loudspeaker and a spike on the LCD's bar graph.
Keep the locator's blade vertical and move slowly backwards and
forwards over the conductor. Reduce the sensitivity for a narrower
response; this will allow you to pinpoint the conductor. With the
locator use the meter deflection to aid pinpointing. Maximum meter
deflection and audible volume from the speaker will indicate the
position of the conductor.
When directly over the conductor and with the sensitivity level set for a
narrow response, rotate the locator on its axis until the signal minimum
is found. The blade is now parallel with the conductor.
Trace the conductor beyond the site and mark the position as required.
FlexiTrace – to locate non-metallic utilities
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FlexiTrace is a 50m (164') or 80m (260') flexible conductive rod with
a built-in sonde that can be inserted into non-metallic pipes and ducts
to allow them to be located at depths of up to 3m (10') FlexiTrace
can be inserted into a pipe or duct as small as 12mm (½") internal
diameter, and with bends as tight as 250mm.
To use as a mouse, connect both transmitter
leads to the FlexiTrace lugs. In this mode,
only the tip of the FlexiTrace will be locatable.
To trace the whole length, connect the red
transmitter lead to a FlexiTrace terminal and
ground the black lead, either to the earth stake
or to an appropriate earthing point.
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Service and Maintenance

SuperCAT4+ and the T1 transmitter are designed to require
minimal recalibration. However, as with all safety equipment, it is
recommended that they are serviced and have their calibration
validated at least once a year using Radiodetection approved test
equipment. Radiodetection accepts no responsibility for service,
calibration or repairs carried out by non-authorised persons.
To check when the SuperCAT4+ is next due to be calibrated, squeeze
the trigger, then press the depth button until 'C' (Configuration) is
displayed. The display will now automatically step through the following
information: 'S' (software version), 'D' (day), 'M' (month) and 'Y' (year).

Functional test

Radiodetection recommends that you perform a daily functional test
on your locator and transmitter before use.
• Place the T1 on the ground, switch on and check for an audible
sound. If no sound is heard, replace the batteries before use.
• Switch on the locator by squeezing the trigger, checking for an
initial 'chirp.' A low tone indicates low batteries. If no sound is
heard, replace the batteries before use.
• Rotate the locator function switch and check that the appropriate
letter is displayed in each position of the switch.
• Set the locator and transmitter to the same active frequency.
With the locator in Active Line mode (L), set the sensitivity at its
maximum gain, hold at waist height pointing toward the T1 with the
flattest part of the housing parallel to the ground and check that
the SuperCAT4+ can detect the T1 up to 15m away with a clearly
audible sound.
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