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TROUBLE
1. Cannot turn on the device
2. When the Receiver does not receive any signal from the
Transmitter.
3. When the sensitivity readings of the Receiver is weak
4. When the pipeline cannot be located
TROUBLESHOOTING
When the PL-G MAX Locator has a trouble locating a buried
pipeline, use the following troubleshooting guide.
a) Confirm proper polarity of batteries in tool. When a tool is stored for
extended periods of time, remove the batteries. The correct
polarity of batteries is shown in battery compartment of the
Transmitter (+ -)
b) Check the residual battery power displayed in the LCD. When
there is no power remaining, replace all the batteries.
c) Check the polarity of the batteries mounted in the Battery Case.
The correct battery polarity is shown in the Battery Case
a) Confirm if there are batteries in the Transmitter, and if
the Transmitter is turned on.
b) Confirm that both the Receiver and Transmitter are operating
on the same frequency.
a) The farther the transmitter is from the receiver, the weaker the
signal from the transmitter is. A weak signal affects the
measurement of depths.
Move the transmitter closer to the Receiver.
b) Do not set up the Transmitter on iron surfaces such as manhole
covers. The Transmitter can not induce a magnetic field on to the
buried pipeline in this case.
c) Confirm if the Transmitter is oriented correctly in the direction of
the pipeline.
d) Confirm if the Ground Stake is placed effectively.
a) Check if there are insulating materials used in the joint of a pipeline.
Insulated joints do not transmit magnetic fields to the apipeline.
b) Confirm the material of the pipeline. Plastic Pipelines cannot be
located with Metallic Pipe Locators.
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