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  • Page 1 Sewer and storm industry sonde and line locator kits User Guide...

  • Page 3: About This Guide

    Preface About this guide CAUTION: This guide provides basic operating instructions for the ACCUPOINT MS611 locator and MS620 transmitter. It also contains important safety information and guidelines and as such should be read in its entirety before attempting to operate the ACCUPOINT locator and transmitter. This guide is intended as a quick reference guide only.
  • Page 4 WARNING! Direct connection to live conductors is POTENTIALLY LETHAL. Direct connections to live conductors should be attempted by fully qualified personnel only using the relevant products that allow connections to energized lines. WARNING! The transmitter is capable of outputting potentially lethal voltages.
  • Page 5 3 Year Extended Warranty ACCUPOINT locators and transmitters are covered by a 1 year warranty as standard. Customers can extend their warranty period to a total of 3 years by registering their products within 3 months of purchase. To register your product: Visit https://portal.radiodetection.com to create your portal account* and use the Product page to register your locator or transmitter.
  • Page 6 ACCUPOINT MS611 locator 15 16...
  • Page 7 Locator features Keypad. 24. Antenna modes icon: Indicates antenna mode selection: LCD with auto backlight. Peak+ / Guidance. ™ Haptic (vibration) feedback. 25. Sonde icon: Indicates that a sonde Speaker. signal source is selected. Battery compartment. 26. Line icon: Indicates that a line signal Accessory connector.
  • Page 8 MS620 transmitter...

  • Page 9: Transmitter Features

    Transmitter features Transmitter screen icons Keypad. 10. Battery level indicator. LCD. 11. Operation mode readout. Removable accessory tray. 12. Standby icon. D-cell battery tray. 13. Output level indicator. Optional Lithium-Ion battery pack. 14. Clamp icon: Indicates when a signal clamp or other accessory is Transmitter keypad connected.
  • Page 10 Keypad actions and shortcuts Switch the locator or transmitter on by pressing the key. Once powered up, the keys function as follows: Locator keys K EY   S HO RT P RE S S L ON G PR ESS ● ●...

  • Page 11: Before You Begin

    Before you begin IMPORTANT! This guide is intended to be a quick reference guide. We recommend you read the full operation manual before you attempt to operate the ACCUPOINT locator. First use The ACCUPOINT locators and transmitters can be powered by D-cell alkaline batteries, D-cell NiMH batteries, or by an accessory Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack.
  • Page 12 Use the keys to scroll through the submenu options. Press the key to confirm a selection and return to the previous menu. Press the key to return to the main operation screen. NOTE: When you select an option and press the key, the option will be enabled automatically.
  • Page 13 Examples of using the menu, selecting options and making changes: Locator mains power frequency To select the correct frequency (50 or 60Hz) for your country or region’s power supply: Press the key to enter the menu. Scroll to the POWER menu using the keys.
  • Page 14 Locating pipes and cables The ACCUPOINT locator is designed to operate with the ‘blade’ of the locator perpendicular to the path of the cable or pipe being located. Locating with active frequencies Active frequencies are applied to the target pipe or cable using the transmitter, and provide the most effective way of tracing buried pipes or cables.
  • Page 15 Transmitter clamp An optional signal clamp can be placed around an insulated live wire or pipe up to 8.5" / 215mm in diameter to transfer the transmitter signal to the utility. This method of applying the transmitter signal is particularly useful on insulated live wires and removes the need to disconnect the supply to the cable.
  • Page 16 Locating the pipe or cable Having chosen the method of applying the transmitter signal to the pipe or cable, the locator is now ready to use. NOTE: When the locator is positioned at a specific distance from the target line, the depth and current values will automatically display, although these values will not be accurate until the locator is directly over the target line and correctly orientated.
  • Page 17 Figure 3 shows the locator in Guidance Mode and positioned to the right of the target line. In this position the Proportional Right arrow is displayed, indicating the direction in which the locator should be moved towards the target line. The target position indicator indicates the target positioned to the left of the locator and can be used to guide the locator towards...

  • Page 18: Using Accessories

    Depth, current and compass readouts WARNING! Never use the depth measurement readout as a guide for mechanical or other digging activity. Always follow safe digging guidelines. The ACCUPOINT locator can measure and display the utility depth, locate signal current and the relative orientation of the cable or pipe to the locator. This helps you to make sure that you are following the right cable or pipe, especially when other utilities are present.
  • Page 19 Locating pipes with a sonde NOTE: The 'blade' of the locator must be in-line with the central axis of the sonde. A new battery or a freshly recharged battery should be used at the beginning of each day and preferably at the start of a job. Check that the locator and sonde are working correctly.
  • Page 20 Place the locator over the estimated position of the sonde: Refer to Figure 1. Move the locator backwards and forwards with the blade in-line with the sonde. Stop when the locator display indicates a clear peak response. Refer to Figure 2. Rotate the locator as if the blade were a pivot, stop when the display indicates a clear peak response.

  • Page 21: Care And Maintenance

    Training CUES provides training services for most CUES products. Our qualified instructors will train equipment operators or other personnel at your preferred location or at CUES headquarters. For more information go to www.cuesinc.com or contact your local CUES representative. Care and maintenance The ACCUPOINT locator and transmitter are robust, durable and weatherproof.

  • Page 22: Software Upgrades

    Software upgrades From time to time, CUES may release software upgrades to enhance features and improve performance of the ACCUPOINT locator or transmitter. Software upgrades are free of charge and provided through the ACCUPOINT Manager Online PC software. E-mail alerts and notification of new software releases are sent to all registered users. You can also check if your products are up-to-date or upgrade them by using the ACCUPOINT Manager Online software upgrade screen.

  • Page 23: Running A Self-Test

    Running a Self-Test We recommend that a Self-Test is run at least weekly, or before each use. As the Self-Test tests the integrity of the locate circuity, it is important that it is carried out away from larger metallic object such as vehicles, or strong electrical signals. To run a Self-Test: Press the key to enter the menu.
  • Page 24 Copyright © 2021 CUES Inc. All rights reserved CUES Inc is a subsidiary of SPX Corporation. This document may not be copied, reproduced, transmitted, or modified, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of CUES Inc. Due to a policy of continued development, we reserve the right to alter or amend any published specification without notice.

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