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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL v2.2 4.03.2020...
  • Page 2 Introduction Purchase Congratulations on your purchase of a LKZ-1000 instrument This manual contains important safety directions as well as instructions for setting up the product and operating it. Refer to "9 Safety Directions" for further information.Read carefully through the User Manual before you switch on the product.
  • Page 3 Validity of this manual This manual applies to Sonel locator and transmitter instruments LKO-1000 and LKN-1000 and accessories. Differences between the various instruments and models are marked and described.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    How to Use the Transmitter General information Transmitter Overview How to Locate a Service Using the Transmitter How to Use the Conductive Rod General Information Conductive Rod Overview How to Locate a Service Using the Conductive Rod SONEL Locator & Transmitter, LKZ-1000...
  • Page 5 How to Locate a Service Using the Property Connection Set How to Use the Sonde General Information Sonde Overview How to Locate a Service Using the Sonde Care and Transport Transport Storage Cleaning and Drying SONEL Locator & Transmitter, Table of Contents...
  • Page 6 Conductive Rod Technical Data Sonde Technical Data Property Connection Set Technical Data Signal Clamp Technical Data Appendix A Functional Checks Locator Functional Check Transmitter Functional Check Conductive Rod Functional Check Sonde Functional Check Appendix B World Frequency Zones SONEL Locator & Transmitter, LKZ-1000...

  • Page 7: In This Manual

    Instrument label by means of illustrations. You will find some of these illustrations in this manual too. This should help to get a clear connection between the instrument label and the informa-tion in this manual. SONEL Locator & Transmitter, General Information...

  • Page 8: General Information

    Services without a detectable signal may be present. The Locators can only locate non-metallic services such as plastic pipes, typically used by the water and gas utilities, with the use of appropriate accessories. Precautions: Always excavate with care. SONEL Locator & Transmitter, LKZ-1000...
  • Page 9 Designed to increase the detection of services with no (or little) signals on them. Generally work in conjunction with the Locator and Transmitter. Functional Check Designed to demonstrate the equipment is working satisfactorily in between service intervals. Refer to "Appendix A Functional Checks" for more information. SONEL Locator & Transmitter, General Information...

  • Page 10: Instruments And Accessories

    Conductive Rod (non metallic service tracer): -30m (WAPRZPN30) -50m (WAPRZPN50) -80m (WAPRZPN80) b) Sonde NAD-1 (WASONNAD1) c) Property Connection Set AS-1 Europe („French”) standard(WAADAAS1PL) Switzerland standard (WAADAAS1CH) US standard (WAADAAS1US) Australia standard (WAADAAS1AU) d) Signal Clamp N-2 (WACEGN2) SONEL Locator & Transmitter, LKZ-1000...

  • Page 11: How To Use The Locator

    Provides an additional alarm, indicating the close proximity of a service emitting a Power, 8kHz Hazard zone or 33kHz signal. Peak hold Assists in pinpointing a service by displaying the peak reading for a short period of time. SONEL Locator & Transmitter, How to Use the Locator...

  • Page 12: Locator Overview

    Battery Compartment 6 x LR6 (AA) alkaline batteries are used. Replace all batteries when indicated. f) Case Foot The case foot can be replaced if it is worn. Contact your agency or Sonel S.A. authorised service workshop. SONEL Locator & Transmitter, LKZ-1000...
  • Page 13 Alpha numeric matrix indicates system set up and depth indication. Depth Mode Indicators Indicates a depth reading to a service or a Sonde. Service depth icon used to indicate ‘Hazard Zone’ status. SONEL Locator & Transmitter, How to Use the Locator...

  • Page 14: Locator Setup And Information

    Displays the operator’s name. Displays the power mode regional setting. Refer to "Appendix B World Frequency Zones" for more information. Displays unit serial number. Displays software version Displays the date held within the locators memory. Format DD/MM/YY/HH/MM/SS SONEL Locator & Transmitter, LKZ-1000...
  • Page 15 Options are 50 or 60Hz. Refer to Appendix B „World Frequency Zones" for more information. Contact your agency or Sonel S.A. authorised service workshop if your unit is incorrectly configured for your region. 1. Replace or recharge the batteries when Changing the battery the battery status indicator is empty.

  • Page 16: Hazard Zone

    • Power • 8 kHz • 33 kHz • Auto mode (Power mode only) Hazard zone status Status Indicator Description indicators Hazard zone is switched on. Hazard zone on and is alarming. Hazard zone is switched off. SONEL Locator & Transmitter, LKZ-1000...
  • Page 17 Services without a detectable signal may be present. The Locators can only locate non- metallic services such as plastic pipes, typically used by the water and gas utilities, with the use of appropriate accessories. Precautions: Always excavate with care. SONEL Locator & Transmitter, How to Use the Locator...

  • Page 18: How To Locate A Service

    Briefly illuminated mode indicator The unit will then go into Power mode maximum sensitivity. Locating process The locating process is split into three steps: • Sweep Search • Pinpointing the service • Direction of the service SONEL Locator & Transmitter, LKZ-1000...
  • Page 19 The Sweep Search must be conducted in Power and Radio modes as a minimum, as not all services (including some electrical ones) emit a power signal. These services may be found using Radio mode or active modes. SONEL Locator & Transmitter, How to Use the Locator...
  • Page 20 The signal strength indicator does not indicate the size, depth or type of a service. Peak hold When activated peak hold will show the highest peak reading obtained during the pinpoint process. The displayed reading can be adjusted between 0 to 5 seconds. SONEL Locator & Transmitter, LKZ-1000...
  • Page 21 3. Press and release the i Button. 4. The display readout will indicate the depth of the service and the Line mode icon will be displayed. SONEL Locator & Transmitter, How to Use the Locator...
  • Page 22 100 mm (4 inches). The reading obtained should confirm the addition of this height. Depth shown and actual depth: d1 Depth shown on the Sonel = depth to the centre of the line. d2 Actual depth of the service.
  • Page 23 • Always use chalk or paint to mark services, never pegs or other material which are driven into the ground. • Additional services may be within the excavation zone, as well as the service you are taking a depth reading from. SONEL Locator & Transmitter, How to Use the Locator...
  • Page 24 Precautions: Always compensate depth reading for service size. Information on Depth code information Information code Description instrument label The service is too shallow to register metres properly. ft-inch SONEL Locator & Transmitter, LKZ-1000...
  • Page 25 Information code Description instrument label The service is too deep. metres ft-inch The signal received by the Locator is too small to register properly. The signal received by the Locator is too large to register properly. SONEL Locator & Transmitter, LKZ-1000...
  • Page 26 Information on Information code Description instrument label Depth function not available. The Locator is set to the wrong mode for a depth reading to be taken. SONEL Locator & Transmitter, Introduction...
  • Page 27 SONEL Locator & Transmitter, How to Use the Locator...

  • Page 28: How To Use The Transmitter

    • Combined 8 and 33kHz (Connection mode only) is useful in congested areas when either 8 or 33kHz may provide a better result. The best results can be simply achieved by switching modes on the Locator. SONEL Locator & Transmitter, LKZ-1000...

  • Page 29: Transmitter Overview

    Level 1, minimum power output indicated by the bottom LED illuminated. Level 4, maximum power output indicated by all LED's illuminated. Default setting Level two. On - Off control Press to switch the transmitter on and off. Speaker SONEL Locator & Transmitter, How to Use the Transmitter...
  • Page 30 Risk of electric shock when removing the Transmitter's battery pack. Precautions: Before removing the battery pack switch the transmitter off and remove any cable set or accessories from the connection socket. SONEL Locator & Transmitter, LKZ-1000...

  • Page 31: How To Locate A Service Using The Transmitter

    LEDs are all lit throughout the test sequence 33 kHz and power output level two is automatically selected. Induction mode is Default mode selection selected unless the Transmitter's cable set or accessories are connected. SONEL Locator & Transmitter, How to Use the Transmitter...
  • Page 32 SONEL Locator & Transmitter, How to Use the Transmitter Using the Transmitter in Induction mode 1. Switch the Transmitter on, observe the Induction mode LED is illuminated and the battery level is adequate. Change batteries when indicated. 2. Select the required power output level and frequency output.
  • Page 33 LED & audible tone changes from pulsed to continuous. 6. Trace the signal using the Locator set to the same operating mode. Refer to Chapter 2 "How to use the Locator" for more information. SONEL Locator & Transmitter, How to Use the Transmitter...
  • Page 34 • In dry conditions it may be necessary to add water around the earth point to get a good connection. • Examine connection points and remove contamination if a continuous audible output is not achieved. • An extension cable is available to extend the red or black cable sets. SONEL Locator & Transmitter, LKZ-1000...

  • Page 35: How To Use The Conductive Rod

    Signal connection socket Used to connect to the Transmitter. d) Frame Houses the flexible rod. Can be used in both vertical (shown) and horizontal orientation. SONEL Locator & Transmitter, How to Use the Conductive Rod...

  • Page 36: How To Locate A Service Using The Conductive Rod

    A good level of tracing signal is indicated when the power output LED & audible tone changes from pulsed to continuous 7. Trace the length of the rod using the Locator set to the same frequency. SONEL Locator & Transmitter, LKZ-1000...
  • Page 37 Conductive Rod. 4. Trace the length of the rod using the Locator set to the same frequency. • At least half the Conductive Rod needs to be uncoiled when in use. SONEL Locator & Transmitter, How to Use the Conductive Rod...

  • Page 38: How To Use The Signal Clamp

    It is connected to the Transmitter and then clipped around the service. Supply is not interrupted by the applied signal. Signal Clamp N-2 Overview Signal Clamp main parts a) Transmitter plug connector b) Jaws c) Handle d) Cable SONEL Locator & Transmitter, LKZ-1000...

  • Page 39: How To Locate A Service Using The Signal Clamp

    A hazardous signal may be present on the connection plug of the Signal Clamp when clipped Danger over a live service. Precautions: The clamp should be connected to the Transmitter before clamping around a live service. SONEL Locator & Transmitter, How to Use the Signal Clamp...
  • Page 40 Danger A hazardous signal may be present on the service causing personal harm. Precautions: Do not use on electrical services which have impaired, or no insulation. If in doubt do not use. SONEL Locator & Transmitter, LKZ-1000...

  • Page 41: How To Use The Property Connection Set

    Mains plug connector b) In line isolator c) Transmitter plug connector Available different plug connectors: Europe („French”) standard WAADAAS1PL Switzerland standard WAADAAS1CH Australian standard WAADAAS1AU US standard WAADAAS1US UK standard WAADAAS1UK SONEL Locator & Transmitter, How to Use the Property Connection Set...

  • Page 42: How To Locate A Service Using The Property Connection Set

    • The mains supply must be live and switched on for correct operation. • Ensure the Transmitter's frequency output is comparable to that of the Property Connection Set. • Check the Property Connection Set type plate for the frequency rating. • Works best with 33kHz. SONEL Locator & Transmitter, LKZ-1000...
  • Page 43 A hazardous signal may be present on the service or mains outlet causing personal harm. Precautions: Do not use on electrical services which have impaired, or no insulation. If in doubt do not use. SONEL Locator & Transmitter, How to Use the Property Connection Set...

  • Page 44: How To Use The Sonde

    LED b) Sonde body c) LR6 (AA) battery d) End cap and M10 connection point The thread on the Sonde is a male M10, and comes with adaptors to both British and European drain rods. SONEL Locator & Transmitter, LKZ-1000...
  • Page 45 2. Hold Sonde upright.Confirm green LED is continuous. 3. Wait approximately 10 seconds for the green LED to start flashing. 4. With the green LED flashing, the Sonde is ready for use at 33kHz. SONEL Locator & Transmitter, How to Use the Sonde...
  • Page 46 Once the function of the Sonde has been checked with a Locator set to the same operating mode it can be attached to drain rods or other means of guiding it into the service being traced. SONEL Locator & Transmitter, LKZ-1000...

  • Page 47: How To Locate A Service Using The Sonde

    2. Retrace your steps and position the locator directly over the peak signal. Move the locator left and right until the highest numeric reading is obtained. This reading will indicate the Sonde’s precise location. SONEL Locator & Transmitter, How to Use the Sonde...
  • Page 48 Sonde vertically, for example to pinpoint a buried manhole. The Locator will pick up a pool of signal with a null point at the centre. This is an accurate method, but it is essential to ensure the Sonde is vertical. SONEL Locator & Transmitter, LKZ-1000...

  • Page 49: Care And Transport

    Always carry the product in its transport container and secure it. When transporting the product by rail, air or sea, always use the complete original Sonel Shipping packaging, transport container and cardboard box, or its equivalent, to protect against shock and vibration.

  • Page 50: Cleaning And Drying

    Dry the product, the transport container, the foam inserts and the accessories at a temperature not greater than 40°C / 104°F and clean them. Do not repack until everything is completely dry. Keep plugs clean and dry. Blow away any dirt lodged in the plugs of the connecting cables. SONEL Locator & Transmitter, LKZ-1000...

  • Page 51: Technical Data

    10% of depth in line or Sonde 0.3 to 3.0m (1 to 10 ft) depth range Operating frequencies Mode Frequency Power Mode 50Hz or 60Hz Radio Mode 15kHz to 60kHz 8kHz Mode 8.192 (8) kHz SONEL Locator & Transmitter, Technical Data...
  • Page 52 Audio volumes: 85 dBA @ 30 cm Tone: Power, Radio and Auto mode: continuous tone (different pitch for each tone), 8kHz and 33kHz mode: pulsed tone (different pitch for each tone). All five tones are different. • Pneumatic headphone sockets are integrated SONEL Locator & Transmitter, LKZ-1000...
  • Page 53 Internal battery Type: 6 x LR6 (AA) alkaline Typical operating time: 40hrs intermittent use at 20°C / 68°F; in 8kHz mode or 33kHz mode Instrument dimensions Weight Instrument: 2.7kg / 6lbs (including batteries) SONEL Locator & Transmitter, Technical Data...
  • Page 54 FCC Part 15 (applicable in US) regulations • Hereby, Sonel S.A. declares that the Locator LKO-1000 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Class 1 equipment according European Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE) can be placed on the market and be put into service without restrictions in any EEA member state.

  • Page 55: Transmitter Technical Data

    Connection mode: Pulsed tone when poor or no current output, continuous tone when good connection Type: 4 x LR20(D) alkaline, supplied; or recharcheable battery D type Internal battery Typical operating time: 30hrs intermittent use at 20°C / 68°F SONEL Locator & Transmitter, Technical Data...
  • Page 56 Water, Dust and Sand With cover closed IP65 (IEC 60529) and secured Dust tight Waterproof to 1m temporary immersion Humidity 95% RH non condensing. The effects of condensation are to be effectively counteracted by periodically drying out the product. SONEL Locator & Transmitter, LKZ-1000...
  • Page 57 FCC Part 15 (applicable in US) regulations • Hereby, Sonel S.A. declares that the transmitter LKN-1000 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Class 1 equipment according European Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE) can be placed on the market and be put into service without restrictions in any EEA member state.

  • Page 58: Conductive Rod Technical Data

    30m/99ft (WAPRZPN30); 50m/165ft (WAPRZPN50); 80m/263ft (WAPRZPN80). Tracing distance Reel length dependant Operating transmission • 8.192(8)kHz or frequencies • 32.768(33)kHz Instrument dimensions Ø 13 mm/0.512 Inches 490 mm/19.3 Inches 210 mm/8.3 Inches 440 mm/17.3 Inches Weight Instrument: 7.3kg / 16.1lbs SONEL Locator & Transmitter, LKZ-1000...
  • Page 59 FCC Part 15 (applicable in US) regulations • Hereby, Sonel S.A. declares that the Conductive Rod is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Class 1 equipment according European Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE) can be placed on the market and be put into service without restrictions in any EEA member state.

  • Page 60: Sonde Technical Data

    Typical operating time: 40 hrs intermittent use at 20°C / 68°F; in 8 kHz mode or 33 kHz mode Instrument dimensions Ø38 mm/1.5 Inches 120 mm/4.7 Inches Instrument: 0.18 kg / 0.4 lbs Weight (including batteries) SONEL Locator & Transmitter, LKZ-1000...
  • Page 61 FCC Part 15 (applicable in US) regulations • Hereby, Sonel S.A. declares that the Sonde is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Class 1 equipment according European Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE) can be placed on the market and be put into service without restrictions in any EEA member state.

  • Page 62: Property Connection Set Technical Data

    Storage -40°C to +70°C -40°F to +158°F Protection against Water, IP54 (IEC 60529)Dust-protected Dust and Sand Humidity 95% RH non condensing The effects of condensation are to be effectively counteracted by periodically drying out the product. SONEL Locator & Transmitter, LKZ-1000...
  • Page 63 FCC Part 15 (applicable in US) regulations • Hereby, Sonel S.A. declares that the Property Copnnection Set is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Class 1 equipment according European Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE) can be placed on the market and be put into service without restrictions in any EEA member state.

  • Page 64: Signal Clamp Technical Data

    Storage -40°C to +70°C -40°F to +158°F Protection against Water, IP54 (IEC 60529)Dust-protected Dust and Sand Humidity 95% RH non condensing The effects of condensation are to be effectively counteracted by periodically drying out the product. SONEL Locator & Transmitter, LKZ-1000...
  • Page 65 FCC Part 15 (applicable in US) regulations • Hereby, Sonel S.A. declares that the Signal Clamp N-2 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Class 1 equipment according European Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE) can be placed on the market and be put into service without restrictions in any EEA member state.
  • Page 66 SONEL Locator & Transmitter, LKZ-1000...

  • Page 67: Appendix A Functional Checks

    All LCDs must be operative and an audible output must be heard. SONEL Locator & Transmitter, Appendix A...
  • Page 68 3. Press and release the i Button to activate the depth measurement. 4. Record the depth. 5. If the depth reading deviates from the normal value or an error code is displayed, the Locator should be returned for service. SONEL Locator & Transmitter, LKZ-1000...
  • Page 69 Holder must be free of corrosion. 5. Battery contacts Return for repair Contacts must be free of corrosion. 6. Audio/Visual display Return for repair LCD is illuminated and an test audible output must be heard. SONEL Locator & Transmitter, Appendix A...
  • Page 70 11. 33 kHz Return for repair Response width and peak value similar to test unit. 12. Depth Mode Return for repair Gives same result as test 8kHz and 33kHz unit (10% accuracy). Tested by: Date: SONEL Locator & Transmitter, LKZ-1000...

  • Page 71: Transmitter Functional Check

    Turn on the Transmitter. The LED display will illuminate and the speakers will emit a tone, the battery/output level indicator will illuminate throughout the test. All LEDs must be operative and an audible output must be heard. SONEL Locator & Transmitter, Appendix A...
  • Page 72 Fail Battery indicator: LED Flash (if tested with poor batteries). Audible Output: Low pitch tone emitted. Mode Display: Induction or Connection LED illuminated to show failure mode. Frequency Display: Frequency LED illuminated to show frequency failure. SONEL Locator & Transmitter, LKZ-1000...
  • Page 73 Care should be taken when handling exposed or non-insulated connections including; the connection cables sets, the Earth Pin and the connection to the service. Notify others who may be working on or around the service. SONEL Locator & Transmitter, Appendix A...
  • Page 74 All LEDs must illuminate and test an audible output must be heard. 6. Batteries Return for repair Replace alkaline batteries if exhausted (no response) or if the battery indicator light is illuminated or flashing after display test. Replace all batteries! SONEL Locator & Transmitter, LKZ-1000...
  • Page 75 8. Connection mode; Return for repair / Faulty cable. no change in audio Replace indication 9. Connection mode; Return for repair / No output signal. no change in audio Replace indication Tested by: Date: SONEL Locator & Transmitter, Appendix A...

  • Page 76: Conductive Rod Functional Check

    Disconnect the black cable from the negative (-) terminal, the audible output must be pulsed. If any of these tests give no response or a significantly different response from normal, the Conductive Rod should be returned for service. SONEL Locator & Transmitter, LKZ-1000...
  • Page 77 Replace are open or short circuit. 3. Line mode: Locator Return for repair/ One or both internal wires does not detect signal Replace are open or short circuit. Tested by: Date: SONEL Locator & Transmitter, Appendix A...

  • Page 78: Sonde Functional Check

    1. Switch sonde on and activate 33kHz mode. 2. Set Locator to 33kHz mode and aim at Sonde (see diagram). 3. At 2m/6.56ft the Locator must be at maximum. 4. Repeat this with Sonde and Locator in 8kHz. SONEL Locator & Transmitter, LKZ-1000...
  • Page 79 If any of these tests give no response or a significantly different response from normal, the Sonde should be returned for service. SONEL Locator & Transmitter, Appendix A...
  • Page 80 LED must be illuminated brightly and pulse fast. Locator must provide maximum display at 2 metres. 5. 8 kHz mode Fail LED must be illuminated brightly and pulse slowly. Locator must provide maximum display at 2metres. Tested by: Date: SONEL Locator & Transmitter, LKZ-1000...

  • Page 81: Appendix B World Frequency Zones

    240 V / 50 Hz Panama 120 V / 60 Hz Tonga 230 V / 50 Hz Puerto Rico 120 V / 60 Hz Trinidad & Tobago 115-230 V / 60 Hz Virgin Islands 120 V / 60 Hz SONEL Locator & Transmitter, Appendix B...
  • Page 82 Lithuania 230 V / 50 Hz Luxemburg 230 V / 50 Hz Moldavia 230 V / 50 Hz Netherlands 230 V / 50 Hz Norway 230 V / 50 Hz Poland 230 V / 50 Hz SONEL Locator & Transmitter, LKZ-1000...
  • Page 83 220 V / 50 Hz Liberia 120 V / 60 Hz Libya 115-220 V / 50 Hz Malawi 230 V / 50 Hz Mali 220 V / 50 Hz Mauritania 220 V / 50 Hz SONEL Locator & Transmitter, Appendix B...
  • Page 84 220 V / 50 Hz Yemen 220 V / 50 Hz Kirgizstan 220 V / 50 Hz Korea (North) 220 V / 50 Hz Korea (South) 110-220 V / 60 Hz Kuwait 240 V / 50 Hz SONEL Locator & Transmitter, LKZ-1000...
  • Page 85 SONEL Locator & Transmitter...
  • Page 88 SONEL S.A. Wokulskiego 11 58-100 Świdnica Poland +48 74 858 38 60 +48 74 858 38 00 Fax +48 74 858 38 09 e-mail: export@sonel.pl www.sonel.pl Made in UE...

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