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3 vLocPro Receiver Receiver Rechargeable Batteries (internal) Mini USB Programming Pushbutton & Display Charging Socket Impact Protection Model# & Serial# Carbon Fiber Reinforced Antenna Assembly AA Battery Pack (Removable) Accessory & Charging Sockets Impact Protection Accessories Port Page of 62...
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3 vLocPro Receiver 3.1 vLocPro Receiver Main Display The vLocPro has several display options – the display shown below is representative of the type of display and icons used 69.5 3’7’’ 30 dB 512 Hz On/Off Control Digital Display of Signal Response Frequency Select...
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3 vLocPro Receiver 3.2 vLocPro Screen Shots vLocPro Receiver Menus (Actual menu may differ) Main Display 69.5 3’7’’ Setup Menu - frequencies 30 dB 512 Hz Depth & Current Frequencies selected Measurement here are the only ones Display displayed in the frequency box on...
3 vLocPro Receiver The vLocPro is a Precision Location System designed to meet the needs of Utility Companies and their contractors. The following describes the features and use of the Receiver: 3.3 Locating Mode (Response) The vLocPro receiver has four antennas, and these can be toggled through different configurations (modes) to provide different responses to the signals radiating from the buried pipes and cables.
3 vLocPro Receiver 3.3.3 Null Mode Pushbutton Icon Compass Line Direction Indicator This uses vertical antennas and provides a minimum or “Null” response over the center of the radiated signal from the buried line. The compass line direction indicator shows the direction of the cable (available in Active modes).
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3 vLocPro Receiver The vLocPro receiver must be used in a different orientation when locating a Sonde – due to the way the signal from the Sonde radiates. With the front of the receiver pointing across suspected direction of the Sonde – pinpoint forward and backward (across the Sonde) and then move along the line of the Sonde until the maximum peak is located (in other words rotate the receiver 90 degrees from the orientation normally used when locating pipes and cables).
512 Hz 512 Hz The vLocPro receiver is capable of locating a large number of frequencies or frequency combinations. A list of these frequencies can be accessed using the setup menu. Most of these frequencies listed – you will never use – the setup menu allows you to select the frequencies you wish to use regularly.
3 vLocPro Receiver 3.8 Information Pushbutton (Depth & Current) Pushbutton Pressing the (information) pushbutton will display the depth to the center of the radiated signal and a measurement of the current (press the pushbutton briefly – remember if you press and hold – you enter the setup menu. If you do enter the setup menu – press the pushbutton again to return to the locating screen –...
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3 vLocPro Receiver 3.10 Battery Selection and Condition Indication Icon A Icon B The receiver has an internal rechargeable battery – this will provide the power to the unit unless you connect an alkaline battery pack. This allows the user to benefit from using rechargeable batteries, but enables the use of alkaline batteries if for any reason the rechargeable battery lacks charge.
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