SubSurface Instruments PL-2000 Quick Reference Manual

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!