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- Page 1 u-LOCATE Pipe and Cable Locator User Guide 90/U-LOCATE-UG/02...
- Page 2 Preface Important notice Schonstedt believes the statements contained herein to be accurate and reliable; however, their accuracy, reliability, or completeness is not guaranteed. Schonstedt's only obligation shall be to repair or replace any instrument proven to be defective within one year of purchase. Schonstedt shall not be responsible for any injury to persons or property, direct or consequential, arising from the use of any instrument.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Contents Introduction Passive 50/60 Hz Direct connect Inductive clamp Signal induction Sonde (u-LOCATE+ only) Operating recommendations u-LOCATE and transmitter functional test u-LOCATE receiver Receiver features Automatic and manual gain Directional indication Depth measurement Controls Visual and audible indicators Connectors and accessories Battery replacement Specifications... -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction In general, pipe and cable locators can operate in a variety of modes and frequencies. The following is a brief description of the basic operating modes supported by the u-LOCATE and u-LOCATE+ Pipe and Cable locators. In addition, u-LOCATEoffersadvancedfeaturestosuitalmostanytypeoflocatingchallenge, while emphasizing portability, size, and convenience. -
Page 5: Signal Induction
Signal induction In the signal induction mode, the transmitter imposes a signal onto the pipe or cable to be traced. It does so by energizing an inductive antenna built into the case. The transmitter is placed on the ground in a direction perpendicular to the pipe or cable being traced. - Page 6 Whenever possible, use the Direct Connect mode. It provides the strongest and best coupled signal. When operating in Direct Connect mode: – Try to bury the ground stake on a line perpendicular to the utility to be traced. – Verify that a good circuit has been established by listening for a tone change when you connect the Clips to the utility.
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Page 7: U-Locate Receiver
u-LOCATE receiver Receiver features Keypad. LCD. Speaker. Battery compartment. HighlyreflectiveCLASS2safety labels. Headphone connector. Automatic and manual gain The u-LOCATE receiver has the ability to operate in an automatic or manual gain mode. In the automatic gain mode, the sensitivity of the receiver is adjusted automatically, based on the strength of the detected signal, to produce a relatively constant and strong signal strength indication. -
Page 8: Controls
To measure depth, simply place the tip of the unit on the ground and press the button when the signal strength is at a peak. The achievable depth depends on a number of factors, but typically it is possible to read depth up to 5 to 15 feet (1.5 to 4.2 m). -
Page 9: Visual And Audible Indicators
Visual and audible indicators The information display areas for the receiver are easy to understand. In addition, the receiver has visual indicators to facilitate operation in heavytrafficornoisyareas.Allvisual indicators for the receiver are on the LCD display, which has six general areas to display information to the user: a Battery Indicator, a Gain Indicator, a Frequency/ Mode Indicator, a Direction Indicator, an... - Page 10 K EY D ES C RI P T IO N u-LOCATE+ OPERATING MODE SONDE 33 kHz 82 kHz 512 Hz PASSIVE ARROW C at 33 kHz C, IC, I at 82 kHz Sonde (*) Passive 50/60 (**) *The default sonde frequency is 512Hz. (**) The number 50 or 60 shows briefly on the numeric display upon entering this mode, indicating which line frequency the unit is programmed to locate in passive mode.
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Page 11: Connectors And Accessories
Connectors and accessories The receiver has a standard 3.5mm headphone jack that accepts any mono or stereo earphones or headphones. Schonstedt also supplies headphones as an optional accessory. The receiver automatically detects the insertion of the headphones or earphones and routes the audio signals to them, silencing the internal speaker. Thereceivercomesfittedwithaspringloadedplasticcaptoprotecttheheadphone socket from water and dust ingress when not in use. -
Page 12: Regulatory Compliance And Declaration Of Conformity
Regulatory compliance and declaration of conformity FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. -
Page 13: U-Locate Transmitter
u-LOCATE transmitter Transmitter features On/Offbutton. PresstoswitchOnandOff.Hold down when switching on to reduce volume. Signal Boost Button. Press to boost locate signal strength; press again to return to standard power. Transmitter starts-up in standard signal strength mode. Signal Boost LED. LED lit when high signal strength power level selected. -
Page 14: Specifications
Specifications Operating Frequencies: 33 kHz and 82 kHz Operating Modes: Direct Connect, Inductive frequencies – Direct Connect 33 kHz and 82 kHz – Inductive, 82 kHz only – Accessory Connection, 33 kHz and 82 kHz Max. Output Power: (Direct Connect mode, 1W (boost) @1000Ωload) Max. -
Page 15: How To Use Your Locator And Transmitter
How to use your locator and transmitter Scanning an area before digging An initial sweep using Passive Mode is recommended, followed by detailed scans using the other modes. Use the Active mode for Depth estimation once a pipe or cable has been detected. Turn the sensitivity control to maximum before starting. If the signal bar graph does not move from maximum, reduce the sensitivity control so that the bar graph is below half-way before starting. -
Page 16: Signal Induction
Use the u-LOCATE LOCATOR to scan the area for the target pipes or cables (see ‘Locating with u-LOCATE LOCATOR’). Signal induction Induction is a convenient and quick way of applying the Transmitter locate signal to a pipe or cable where limited access does not permit the use of Direct Connection or Signal Clamping. -
Page 17: Eliminating Adjacent Cables Or Pipes ('Nulling Out')
Eliminating adjacent cables or pipes (‘nulling out’) In some applications a cable or pipe carrying a signal can mask adjacent utilities. For example, a large locate signalcouldbeflowingalongalarge cable that is running close to a second cable with a smaller signal. In this situation u-LOCATE can be expected to locate the signal from the larger cable but may not locate the second cable. -
Page 18: Sondes- For Non-Metallic Utilities
Switch the Transmitter on then open and close the Clamp. If the jaws are closing correctly there will be a change in tone as the jaws are closed. An earth connection from the Transmitter is not necessary but optimal signal transfer is only generally achieved if the target line is grounded at both ends. -
Page 19: Live Plug Connector- To Trace Domestic Power Wiring Circuits
the signal strength increases and it will hit a peak when the receiver is directly over thesonde.Slowlyrotatethereceivertofinetunethepeaksignalstrength,which will occur when the plane of the sensors is parallel to the axis of the sonde. For verification,rotatethereceiver90degreesandseethatitproducesa“null"(signal strength very close to zero), and then counter-rotate 90 degrees to go back to the original position. -
Page 20: Technical Support/Service Information
Technical support/service information Schonstedtofferstechnicalsupportandsalessupport.Foranyreasonregarding usage and application, please contact our technical support team at 888-32-TRACE (888-328-7223). For service or repair please ship unit to: Schonstedt Instrument Company 100 Edmond Road Kearneysville, WV 25430 Attn: Customer Service Dept. Return instructions and return form are located online at: https://www.schonstedt. com/support/repair-department/. -
Page 21: Warranty
Warranty Schonstedt Instrument Company (Schonstedt) warrants each product of its manufacture to be free from defects in material and workmanship subject to thefollowingtermsandconditions.Thewarrantyiseffectivefor1yearafter the shipment by Schonstedt to the original purchaser. Please complete the warranty registration card online at www.schonstedt.com/welcome. Schonstedt’s obligation under the warranty is limited to servicing or adjusting any product returned to the factory for this purpose and to replacing any defective part thereof. - Page 22 Toll Free: +1 888 367 7014 Tel: +1 304 724 4722 schonstedt.info@spx.com www.schonstedt.com © 2021 Radiodetection Ltd. All rights reserved. Radiodetection is a subsidiary of SPX Corporation. Radiodetection, Schonstedt and u-LOCATE are either trademarks of Radiodetection in the United States and/or other countries. Due to a policy of continued development,wereservetherighttoalteroramendanypublishedspecificationwithoutnotice.Thisdocumentmaynotbecopied,...