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- Page 1 Marker Locator Adapter User Handbook (English Edition) Version 1.0 P/N: 4.04.000137 vLoc3-9800 vLoc3-5000 vLoc3-Pro (Receivers not included) rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 | www.wctproducts.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Content Service & Support......................1 Serial Number and Software Revision Number..........1 Distributors and Service Centers Closest to You:..........2 Introduction........................3 vLoc3-MLA.....................3 Set-up......................4 Operating the vLoc3-MLA Accessory..............6 2.3.1 Switching Between Configuration............6 2.3.2 Marker Depth Estimation in Dedicated Mode........9 2.3.3 Dual Configuration................11 Glossary........................15 rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292... - Page 3 rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 | www.wctproducts.com...
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Page 4: Service & Support
Service & Support Service & Support Serial Number and Software Revision Number Always quote your receiver and transmitter model number, serial number and software revision number when requesting product support. They can be found as follows: (for reference only) Model & Serial Number NOTE The Marker Locator Adapter serial number can be found on the side of the unit. -
Page 5: Distributors And Service Centers Closest To You
Service & Support Distributors and Service Centers Closest to You: World Headquarters, Central/South America United State of America and the Caribbean Vivax-Metrotech Corporation Ventas para América Latina 3251 Olcott Street, 3251 Olcott Street, Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA Website : www.vivax-metrotech.com T/Free... -
Page 6: Introduction
Introduction vLoc3-MLA The vLoc3-MLA accessory attaches to the base of the vLoc3-Pro, vLoc3-5000 or vLoc3-9800 receivers. This manual covers all three receivers. The functions are the same across all three receivers, but the locator screen will be slightly different in appearance. -
Page 7: Set-Up
Power Europe (Red Frequency: 134 kHz & Blue) Set-up Attaching the vLoc3-MLA Accessory Step 1: Take the vLoc3-MLA accessory and push fit it onto the end of the vLoc3 series receiver blade. Ensure it clicks to lock into place. - Page 8 Step 3: Push the provided cable retainer, over the blade and cable so that the cable is secured. Removing the vLoc3-MLA Accessory Step 1: To remove the MLA accessory first remove the cable retainer by pulling it over the vLoc3 receiver blade. Now unplug the accessory from the vLoc3 receiver accessory socket.
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Page 9: Operating The Vloc3-Mla Accessory
Introduction Operating the vLoc3-MLA Accessory with a vLoc3-Pro When not being used as a standard cable locator, the vLoc3-MLA accessory enables the vLoc3 series receiver to be operated in two other configurations: • Dedicated marker locator • Dual cable locator and marker locator Note Line depth and current measurements are not available when the vLoc3-MLA accessory is activated in the Dual locate mode. - Page 10 Introduction vLoc3-5000 Dedicated Marker Screen 32.3 51dB Bar graph gain setting Signal strength from Marker, used for pinpointing its position Marker detection ball (Not adjustable) Marker type graphic Numeric value of bar graph Peak level indicator Marker icon indicating marker detection active vLoc3-9800 Dedicated Marker Screen 27.6 Manual...
- Page 11 Introduction Note that the ball icon only is illuminated, indicating that the dedicated configuration is selected. The colour of the bar graph and marker detection ball is also set to the colour of the marker. If the line icon is illuminated with the ball icon, this indicates that the Dual configuration is activated (Dual mode is described later in this document). Either use the pushbutton to select the marker type that is to be located. Or use a long press on the button to enter the user menu.
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Page 12: Marker Depth Estimation In Dedicated Mode
Introduction When the locator is within range of the marker there will be a sound from the speaker and the icon in the center of the display (2) will start to fill. Move the locator forward and back, left and right, until the largest signal is detected. Note the bar graph (1) will also respond. Use the “+” and “-” pushbuttons to keep the signal on scale. - Page 13 Introduction Press the button. The display will change to something like the illustration shown below. Marker Locator Adapter Hold the unit steady and on the ground until the display changes to the below. Do not raise the locator until the display on the right is shown: Marker Locator Marker Locator Adapter...
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Page 14: Dual Configuration
Introduction The accuracy of the depth readings will depend largely, on the accuracy of the 8” (20cm) lift. Taking care to lift the distance accurately will yield the best results. 2.3.3 Dual Configuration In this configuration the unit can be used to trace an energized cable or pipe while simultaneously looking for the presence of markers. For example if a cable has markers indicating the position of splices or T joints, the cable can be traced and when a marker is approached the unit will respond indicating the position of the marker. - Page 15 Introduction vLoc3-5000 Dual Mode Screen 36.6 25dB 8.19kHz Numeric value of line signal strength from energized line Line locate frequency selected Peak level indicator Marker type graphic Line left / right indicator Marker signal strength Compass line direction indicator Bar graph signal level from Line Line locate gain setting Line icon indicating line locate is active Marker icon indicating marker detection active...
- Page 16 Introduction Line locate frequency selected Left / Right Line locate graphic Left / Right indicator Marker type graphic Marker detection indicator Compass line direction indicator Marker Numeric Signal level Indicates Dual mode selected Select the marker type to be detected. When in the Dual Configuration selecting the marker type is done through the user menu. Press and hold the button and use the “+”, “-”...
- Page 17 Introduction As a marker is approached the marker locate icon will start to fill up. Move the locator forward and back, left and right to obtain the largest signal. If pinpointing is required select dedicated configuration and use the bar graph to pinpoint the exact position. 5000 36.6 25dB 8.19kHz Splice Marker Ball vLoc3-5000 Screen 35.6 35.6 25dB 8.19kHz 25dB 8.19kHz vLoc3-Pro Screen 9800 8.19kHz Auto 22.3 Pipe vLoc3-9800 Screen Slowly walk forward rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave.
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Page 18: Glossary
Glossary Glossary Active Locate A locate where a transmitter is used to apply a signal to a buried pipe or cable, the position of which is then located by a receiver tuned to the same frequency. Active Signal A signal applied by the locator transmitter to a buried line. Typical this is a very precise frequency. -
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Glossary Response The indication that the receiver gives which is caused by the signals it is receiving. This can be visual, audio or both. Typically, it is displayed on the locators dot matrix display and audibly from a loudspeaker in the receiver housing. Search (sweep) This describes the act of looking for a buried line within a given area. - Page 20 Notes: _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 | www.wctproducts.com...
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