Table Of Contents - Metrotech 810 Line Tracer Operation Manual

1. Introduction.................................................................. 5
2. 810 Equipment............................................................... 7
2.1 Standard Equipment...................................................7
2.2 Optional Equipment...................................................7
2.3 Technical Specifications..............................................8
2.4 810 Transmitter: Controls & Indicators............................9
2.5 810 Receiver: Controls and Indicators............................ .10
3. Checkout Procedures.......................................................12
4. Operation.....................................................................15
4.1 Transmitter - Direct Connection...................................... 15
4.2 Transmitter - Inductive Coupling with the Metroclamp........... 16
4.3 Transmitter - Inductive Method.......................................17
4.4 Using the Receiver...................................................... 19
4.5 Determining the Depth of a Conductor...............................20
4.6 Conductor Identification Using a Second Metroclamp.............21
4.7 Marking the Conductor.................................................21
5. Ground Survey Procedure................................................22
5.1 Applications...........................................................22
5.2 Locating Conductors.................................................22
5.3 Subdividing Large Search Areas...................................22
6. Tracing Techniques and Helpful Information...................................23
6.1 Soil Conditions..........................................................23
6.2 Adjacent Conductors...................................................23
6.3 Metroclamp: Ground Requirements.................................23
6.4 Grounding: Safety..................................................... 23
6.5 Distribution Systems...................................................23
6.6 Deep Conductor.........................................................23
6.7 What is the field Strength of the Signal?............................23
6.8 "Ghost" Conductor Due to Adjacent Conductor...................23
6.9 Completing the Circuit Path.......................................... 24
6.10 Common Bond Conductors............................................24
6.11 Congested Areas........................................................24
6.12 Locating a Service Lateral.............................................25
6.13 Valves, Manhole Covers, Tees and Risers.......................... 25
7. Maintenance.............................................................................26
7.1 810 Receiver Calibration...............................................26
7.2 Replacing the 810 Receiver Batteries................................26
7.3 Replacing the 810 Transmitter Batteries.............................26
7.4 Metrotech Service Center..............................................27
8. Copyright.................................................................................28
9. Warranty............................................................................... 28

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