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3.10 StrikeAlert
StrikeAlert detects shallow pipes or cables and warns
the operator with an audible alarm and visual display. The
alarm is characterized by a rapid warbling sound and a
flashing operating mode indicator. StrikeAlert is enabled
by default; you can enable and disable StrikeAlert using
the procedure detailed below.
NOTE: StrikeAlert will not sound when the locator's
volume is muted.
To disable StrikeAlert
1.
Switch on the locator.
2.
Press the
key to enter the menu.
3.
Scroll to the ALERT option using the
4.
Press the
key to enter the ALERT menu.
5.
Scroll to the OFF option using the
6.
Press the
key to disable StrikeAlert and exit the
ALERT menu.
7.
Press the
key to exit the menu.
To enable StrikeAlert
1.
Switch on the locator.
2.
Press the
key to enter the menu.
3.
Scroll to the ALERT option using the
4.
Press the
key to enter the ALERT menu.
5.
Scroll to the ON option using the
6.
Press the
key to enable StrikeAlert and exit the
ALERT menu.
7.
Press the
key to exit the menu.
3.10.1 Using StrikeAlert
StrikeAlert works with passive power frequencies only.
When StrikeAlert is active, it will automatically sound when
a shallow pipe or cable is detected.
3.11 Antenna modes
The RD7000+ locator range supports up to three antenna
modes (depending on model) to suit your particular
application or the local environment. These modes are:
•
Peak mode (all models).
•
Null mode (PL and TL models only).
•
Combined Peak/Null mode (all models).
For more information on selecting and using the various
antenna modes to assist with cable and pipe location,
please refer to Section 4.1.
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3.12 Backlight
The transmitter and locator feature a backlight to improve
LCD visibility when required. The locator's backlight is
controlled by an ambient light sensor and does not require
adjustment by the user.
The transmitter's LCD backlight is activated whenever
you press a key. The backlight will automatically switch off
after a few minutes and will reactivate when any button is
pressed.
3.13 Audio
The transmitter and locator feature an internal speaker
to provide critical warnings or assist with cable and pipe
location. The transmitter by default will also sound a
pulsing tone to indicate that it is transmitting correctly.
To adjust locator audio:
WARNING! Muting audio on the locator will
disable StrikeAlert.
1.
Switch on the locator.
2.
Press the
key to enter the menu.
3.
Scroll to the VOL option using the
4.
Press the
key to enter the VOL menu.
5.
Use the
or
arrows to select the desired volume
level where 0 is mute and 3 is loudest.
6.
Press the
key to accept the change and exit.
7.
Press the
key to exit the menu.
To adjust transmitter audio levels:
1.
Switch on the transmitter.
2.
Press the
key to enter the menu.
3.
Scroll to the VOL option using the
4.
Press the
key to enter the VOL menu.
5.
Use the
or
arrows to select the desired volume
level where 0 is mute and 3 is loudest.
6.
Press the
key to accept the change and exit.
7.
Press the
key to exit the menu.
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