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SubSurface Instruments PL-2000 Quick Reference Manual

SubSurface Instruments PL-2000 Quick Reference Manual

Transmitter operation
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Transmitter Operation
Inductive Mode
b.
Choose either
27kHz or 8kHz
frequency:
c.
Adjust the Output
Power for either
long distance
(maximum power)
or for short distance
(save battery life):
Direct Connection Mode
a.
Connect the Direct Mode cables to the transmitter, Ground stake, and the metal conductor to be located:
Connect to transmitter
b.
Switch the transmitter to Direct Mode:
Displays 27kHz,
8kHz, 0.5kHz,
or MIX
c.
Choose a frequency, or "MIX" for all 3 frequencies at once:
.5 kHz (512 Hz)
or 8 kHz go the
longest distances.
.5 kHz requires a
continuous,
grounded conductor.
d.
Confirm that
Ground connection
is good:
Check the Red
(pos.) cable for
good contact too.
a.
Right
Frequency
Output Power level (shown at max.)
Connect Red cable to conductor
Direct Mode
Frequency Selection Switch
2 or 3 symbols for good Ground.
A poor Ground is displayed: POOR
Position the transmitter on the ground over the pipe or cable:
Frequency
Selection
Switch
Output Power level
UP and DOWN
Switches
Connect Black cable to the Ground stake
Attach the
clamp for the
Red cable at a
clean spot
on conductor.
Direct Mode/Inductive
Mode Selection Switch
e.
PL-2000
Quick Reference
Guide
Wrong
Attach the clamp
for the Black cable
to the Ground
stake. Position the
Ground stake
5-15 feet from
side of conductor.
If the Ground connection is poor,
re-position the Ground stake and
check both the Red cable and the
Black cable for good contact.
Turn OFF power before touching
metal stake or metal clamps!

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Summary of Contents for SubSurface Instruments PL-2000

  • Page 1 PL-2000 Transmitter Operation Quick Reference Guide Inductive Mode Position the transmitter on the ground over the pipe or cable: Right Wrong Frequency Choose either 27kHz or 8kHz Frequency frequency: Selection Switch Adjust the Output Power for either Output Power level...
  • Page 2 PL-2000 Receiver Operation Quick Reference Guide The Receiver must be operated facing in the direction of the pipeline or cable. Turned 90 degrees from the pipeline or cable, there is no response at all. Sensitivity Setting 27 kHz Frequency (0 to 40) “Peak”...