CST/BERGER Magna-Trak 100 C19550 Instruction Manual

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Magna-Trak 100

Magnetic Locator

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Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL ® Magna-Trak 100 Magnetic Locator...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
® Thank you for purchasing the Magna-Trak 100 Magnetic Locator. Please read this manual thoroughly before operation. CONTENTS Introduction ..........................3 Theory of Operation ......................... 3 Features ..........................4 Basic Operation and Description ..................... 5 Power ON/OFF Switches ........................5 Volume and Sensitivity Control Knobs ......................
Page 3: Introduction
1. INTRODUCTION ® The Magna-Trak 100 magnetic locator is a ﬂ ux-gate type of magnetometer which incorporates a unique patented technology that enables the factory to balance the magnetic sensing coils to a ﬁ nite condition. This patented method of magnetic balancing is advanced in the state of the technology. The Magna-Trak 100 implements “peak response”...
Page 4: Features
3. FEATURES • Rugged high-impact plastic enclosure with aluminum sensor pole • Powerful magnetic speaker with waterproof Mylar cone • Lightweight, comfortably balanced for easy handling • Easy view LCD display for visual signal strength and battery information: includes two digit numeric signal indicator, expanding analog Bar-Graph signal indicator, and ﬂ...
Page 5: Basic Operation And Description
4. BASIC OPERATION AND DESCRIPTION 4.1 Power On/Off Switches Press “ON” once to activate the locator circuitry. Press “OFF” once to turn the battery power off. 4.2 Volume and Sensitivity Control Knobs Rotate the volume knob to the desired audio volume level. Full volume is achieved when the knob is turned fully clockwise.
Page 6: Battery Replacement
5. BATTERY REPLACEMENT The LCD will display a ﬂ ashing “Low Battery” warning when the batteries fall below a predetermined voltage level, alerting you to replace the batteries soon. Several hours of battery life remain; however, in cold temperatures, this time may be shorter.
Page 7: Field Operation
6. FIELD OPERATION The recommended search position is a 45° angle from the earth’s surface. Scan the locator pole from side-to-side in a slow sweeping motion while walking in a steady direction. Maintain a consistent height above the ground during the side-to-side sweeping motion. Once the object being searched is located, pinpointing the object’s location can be accomplished by holding the locator vertically and sweeping it in an “X”...
Page 8: Water Locations
6.1 Water Locations The pole section of the locator can be submerged into water, up to just under the plastic case (Fig. 3). Fig. 3 6.2 Locating Near a Steel Fence Move or slide the locator across the ground while holding the length of the locator body perpendicular to the fence. Do not roll the locator on the ground.
Page 9: Signal Response
7. SIGNAL RESPONSE Figure 5 shows audio and LCD visual signal response to: 1: no object, 2: one small deeper metal target, and 3: a second larger and shallower metal object. The LCD display indicates both the numeric digital and analog bar-graph response as the locator passes over the ground.
Page 10: Typical Signal Responses
7.1 Typical Signal Responses The metal handles on the septic tank cover will provide a usable signal to determine Signal Response the location of the actual cover (Fig. 6). Large metal objects may cause double signals as indicated (Fig. 7). Signal Response The center of the cover is found by sweeping the locator...
Page 11: Specifi Cations
8. Speciﬁ cation Power: Six “AA” (1 ⁄ volt) batteries Battery LIfe: Approximately 25 hours of intermittent operation (alkaline batteries) Output: Powerful magnetic speaker with waterproof Mylar cone LCD Display: Numeric digital, analog Bar-graph and low battery indicator feature Weight: Approximately 3 lbs. (1.3kg) with batteries Operating Temperature: 0°F to 120°F (-18°C to 49°C) Length: 40 inches (101.6 cm) Construction: High-impact water resistant plastic, epoxy painted.
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