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- Page 1 Fiber Optic Locate System 2 (FLS-2) User Handbook (English Edition) Version 1.6 P/N:4.04.000052...
- Page 3 ISO 9001:2015 and ensures quality in its design/development, production, installation, and service disciplines. FLS-2, vLocPro, MMS, and Signal Select are trademarks of Vivax-Metrotech Corporation. Other trademarks stated in this document are the property of their respective owners.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Content 1. General Safety ......................1 2. Service and Support ....................3 2.1 Serial Number and Software Revision Number ..........3 2.2 Distributors and Service Centers Closest to You: ........... 4 3. Document Conventions................... 5 4. Introduction ......................7 4.1 System Overview .................... - Page 6 8.2.6 Login Setup ..................29 8.2.7 Software Updates ................31 8.2.8 About ....................32 9. Operating the FLS-2 Transmitter ................33 9.1 The Main Screen ..................33 9.2 Select an Operation Mode ................33 9.2.1 Standby and Active Operation Modes ..........33 9.2.2 Main Screen Alarm Status ..............
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Page 7: General Safety
General Safety 1. General Safety This document contains essential advice for installing and operating the Vivax- Metrotech FLS-2 transmitter. Follow these safety instructions when handling the transmitter, its modules, or troubleshooting. NOTE The manufacturer is not liable for damages to materials or harm to humans due to the non-observance of the instructions and safety advice provided in this document. - Page 8 General Safety • Malfunctioning behavior Use the transmitter only when it is working correctly. When irregularities or malfunctions appear that this document cannot resolve, the transmitter must immediately be put out of operation and marked as not functional. Contact technical support. Only operate the transmitter after resolving the malfunction.
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Page 9: Service And Support
Service and Support 2. Service and Support 2.1 Serial Number and Software Revision Number Serial Number: The transmitter serial number can be found on a label fitted on the lower-left corner of the top of the chassis. The serial number for the hand-held unit is found on its back. -
Page 10: Distributors And Service Centers Closest To You
Service and Support 2.2 Distributors and Service Centers Closest to You: ™ Page 4 of 49... -
Page 11: Document Conventions
Document Conventions 3. Document Conventions This section describes the document text conventions, document icons, symbols, and the icons and symbols on the hand-held display screens. Document Convention Description Bold type Command names, keywords, and button names Table 3-1 Document Convention Description Several symbols are used in this document that highlights important notes, functional purposes, or potential hazards that could cause severe injury or death. - Page 12 Document Conventions The button for an enabled option Reinstall Option enabled appears with white text over a black background. The button for an unavailable command Command appears dimmed, having white text over Next unavailable grey background. The button for an available command Command Next appears with white text over a black...
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Page 13: Introduction
This user manual covers the FLS-2 transmitter. For instructions about using the vLoc series receivers, see their instruction manuals. The FLS-2 transmitter sends a predefined signal lower than 10 kHz along the metallic sheath surrounding the fiber optic cable, generating an electromagnetic field for the length of the cable. -
Page 14: What's In The Box
• Other ELFs available upon request Note: Other frequencies may be available upon request. Table 4-1 Predefined Transmitter Frequencies 4.3 What’s in the Box Figure 4-2 FLS-2 Transmitter – What’s in the box Description FLS-2 transmitter (with 19-inch brackets installed) Hand-held Control Unit... - Page 15 USB Host connector cover • Status (Yellow) • Power (Green) Figure 4-4 shows the locations of the rear-accessible modules. Figure 4-4 FLS-2 Transmitter Rear View (AC-Left Figure., DC-Right Figure.) Description Description Power Module (AC or DC, depending on the configured...
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Page 16: Overview
In Standby mode, the high-voltage circuit on the Power Standby Amplifier module and the output signal is off. Table 5-1 FLS-2 Transmitter Operating Modes 5.2 Controlling the Transmitter Figure 5-1 shows the various methods for controlling the transmitter. See Chapter 7, “Local Transmitter Control,”... -
Page 17: Hand-Held Display Unit
Figure 5-2 Main Control Module 5.4.2 Power Supply Module The FLS-2 provides the flexibility to choose either AC or DC power supply. It is located at the back of the transmitter and secured by screws. Figure 5-3 AC and DC Power Supply Module ™... -
Page 18: Rear Module
Overview 5.4.3 Rear Module The FLS transmitter has the option of 2-way, 4-way, or 16-way transmissions. This module has the RJ-11 phone line connector for the modem, an RJ-45 network connector for local area network (LAN) connection, a connector for 2-way or 4-way relays, and the connector for the 16-way relay interface. -
Page 19: Rack Installation Of The Transmitter
Rack Installation of the Transmitter 6. Rack Installation of the Transmitter This chapter contains the following sections: • Installation Site • Required Tools and Test Equipment • Output Connector Pin-Out • Attaching the Rack Mounting Brackets • Installing or Replacing the Transmitter •... -
Page 20: Output Connector Pin-Out
6.4 Attaching the Rock Mounting Brackets The transmitter ships with three sizes of standard and adjustable mounting brackets, allowing for installation in 19, 23, or 24-inch racks. The FLS-2 transmitter ships with the 19-inch standard rack mounting brackets already attached. The adjustable rack mounting bracket kit allows you to adjust the horizontal front-to-back position of the transmitter up to 5.25-inches (133.4mm). -
Page 21: Installing Or Replacing The Transmitter
Figure 6-2 Adjustable Rack Mounting Brackets (19-inch, 23-inch, and 24-inch). 6.5 Installing or Replacing the Transmitter This section describes installing a new FLS-2 transmitter or replacing an already installed transmitter. CAUTION We recommend that two people install or remove the transmitter. -
Page 22: Replacing A Rack Mounted Transmitter
Rack Installation of the Transmitter Figure 6-3 Rear DC Ground Connection of Ground Stud Plug the connector end of the input power cord into the rear input receptacle. Use the AC or DC cord shipped with the system. Plug or attach the other end of the input power cord to the appropriate power source. -
Page 23: Nebs Installing The Transmitter With Grounding
The grounding is through the rack frame. • The FLS-2 can operate from 48 Vdc at a maximum current level of 3 A with a 10 A built-in circuit breaker protection. -
Page 24: First Time Installation And Setup
First Time Installation and Setup 7. First Time Installation and Setup 7.1 Installation Types The Install menu has two options: • Select Install for a new installation, a new telecom line connection, or if the line changes. The Install sequence displays the hardware status followed by 10 steps. •... - Page 25 First Time Installation and Setup 8/10/2021 8/10/2021 Edit Station ID Edit Station Name FLS-TX2W FLS-TX2W 01:43 AM 01:43 AM Q W E R T Y U I O P Z X C V M 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Clear A S D F G H J K L B N Clear...
- Page 26 First Time Installation and Setup Enter an area code and Phone Number for the unit, click Next. Figure 7-8 Enter Area Code and Phone Number Enter the Number of Rings for the unit to answer after and click Next. Figure 7-9 Enter the Number of Rings Select the desired frequencies at the Select Frequencies to Install screen and click Next.
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Page 27: Performing A Reinstall Installation
First Time Installation and Setup At the end of the process, the Finish button will appear. Click on Finish to complete the process. Measuring Line 8/10/2021 FLS-TX2W Impedances 01:43 AM Step: 1/1 Dir: West Sig: 5/5 [1] ELF: West 79.9V 396mA 31.6W 202 Ohm... -
Page 28: Reboot And Turn Off
First Time Installation and Setup Select Frequencies 8/10/2021 FLS-TX2W to Install 01:43 AM SD512 SD640 LF512 LF640 8440 9820 Abort Next Figure 7-15 Select Frequencies to reinstall Parameters for each installed frequency will be displayed as the new installation is performed. At the end of the process the screen will automatically go back to the Main Operating screen. -
Page 29: The Hand-Held Display
Settings Menu. 8/10/2021 Settings FLS-TX2W 01:43 AM Output Utilities Control Factory Login Setup Reset Factory Software Menu Update Network About Exit Figure 8-3 The Settings screen The Settings screen allows access to the following FLS-2 settings: ™ Page 23 of 49... -
Page 30: Network Configuration
The Hand-Held Display Network Utilities Factory Menu Login Setup Factory Reset Software Update Output Control About 8.2.1 Network Configuration The transmitter can use DHCP or Static IP protocols. DHCP IP Address Setup From the Settings Menu click on the Network icon and a screen similar to the below Network Config screen will appear if the unit is already connected to an activated Ethernet port. -
Page 31: Factory Menu
The Hand-Held Display Click on the IP Address field and the IP Address edit screen will appear. Enter the assigned IP Address and click on Enter. Figure 8-7 Click on the IP Address field Figure 8-8 Enter the IP Address Repeat step 2 and populate the Netmask, Gateway and DNS Server addresses. -
Page 32: Output Control
The Hand-Held Display Figure 8-11 Factory Reset 8.2.4 Output Control To set the Line Output Current Level Click on Output Control from the Settings menu to access the Output Current Level settings. Figure 8-12 Output Current Level Program output current values by clicking the double and single arrow icons. Click Set to save the changes. -
Page 33: Install And Reinstall
Figure 8-15 Log Info Screen 8.2.5.3 The Edit Menu You can edit the Station ID, Station Name, FLS-2 Phone # and Local time and Number of Rings in this Menu. Use these instructions to edit the station information and the local time settings. - Page 34 The Hand-Held Display Edit the Station ID Click on Station ID from the Edit menu. Figure 8-17 Edit Station ID Enter the Station ID and then click Enter. Edit the Station Name Click on Station Name from the Edit Menu. Figure 8-18 Edit Station Name Enter the Station Name, and then click Enter.
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Page 35: Login Setup
The Hand-Held Display Figure 8-20 Set Local Time and date Click OK when the selection has been made. Touch the Time Zone icon area. Figure 8-21 Edit Time Zone Drag your finger Up or Down to select the time zone and click OK. Use the Daylight button to activate or deactivate Daylight Savings. - Page 36 The Hand-Held Display 8/10/2021 Login Setup FLS-TX2W 01:43 AM Admin User Name Admin Password Add user Delete user Figure 8-23 Login Setup NOTE: ADMIN credentials have to be setup from the Hand-held module before being able to operate remotely via Ethernet. Regular users (example, User1…etc.) can be added from the Hand-held or once connected via the Ethernet.
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Page 37: Software Updates
The Hand-Held Display 8.2.7 Software Updates Firmware updates come in the form of files with a .bin extension. The software files can be obtained from a Vivax-Metrotech office. Before updating the firmware, note the firmware version currently in the transmitter. After the firmware update has run, compare the firmware versions to ensure that the update ran successfully. -
Page 38: About
The Hand-Held Display The unit will return to the Main screen when the firmware update is finished. 8/10/2021 Main FLS-TX2W 01:43 AM Lines Status: STANDBY Health: Mode SD512 Timer 04:00 ACTIVE Figure 8-29 The Main screen Check the transmitter's firmware version by going to Settings > About and looking at the Control Module F/W section. -
Page 39: Operating The Fls-2 Transmitter
Operating the FLS-2 Transmitter 9. Operating the FLS-2 Transmitter 9.1 The Main Screen The Main screen is the home screen of the display unit. The Lines (East/West), (L1- L4),(L1-L16) Transmit Modes, and Standby/Active status can be changed from the main screen, and the timer can be set. The health of the unit is also displayed on the main page. -
Page 40: Main Screen Alarm Status
Operating the FLS-2 Transmitter 9.2.2 Main Screen Alarm Status • When the current exceeds or falls below the preset limits, the display will show an Alarm Screen. 8/10/2021 Main FLS-TX2W 01:43 AM Lines Status: ALARM ACTIVE Health: Mode SD512 + ELF-10... -
Page 41: Setting A Timer
01:43 AM Cancel Figure 9-6 Set Timer (Hours) Use the scroll wheel to select the hours for the FLS-2 to operate. Select OK to confirm the selection. 9.3.4 Setting Alarm Levels To access the Alarm Levels settings, go to Settings > Output Control > Alarms. -
Page 42: Remote Transmitter Control By Ethernet
• After 55 seconds, the session will time out automatically if no buttons are pressed. From a browser, enter HTTPS:// and the IP address to which the FLS-2 is connected. (See Figures 8.4 and 8.6 under Network Configure # 8.2.1 if the IP... -
Page 43: Remote Transmitter Control By Telephone Line
Dial the telephone number assigned to the FLS-2 using a touch-tone telephone. The FLS-2 will generate three beeps when it answers the call. Enter the Station ID assigned to this FLS-2, followed by the * key. This is the login sequence. - Page 44 Remote Transmitter Control by Telephone Line Function Code Speech “Welcome to the FLS-2 unit.” Login, Station ID “Station xxxx” followed by the * key xxxx* Report Unit Status Security access “Enter Code” feature OR “FLS-2 not available.” Toggle Active/ “FLS-2 {Standby / On}”...
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Page 45: Fls-2-Tx4W Telephone Remote Control
Dial the telephone number assigned to the FLS-2 using a touch-tone telephone. The FLS-2 will generate three beeps when it answers the call. Enter the Station ID assigned to this FLS-2, followed by the * key. This is the login sequence. -
Page 46: Fls-2-Tx16W Telephone Remote Control
Dial the telephone number assigned to the FLS-2 using a touch-tone telephone. The FLS-2 will generate three beeps when it answers the call. Enter the Station ID assigned to this FLS-2, followed by the * key. This is the login sequence. - Page 47 Remote Transmitter Control by Telephone Line Function Code Speech Login, Station ID “Welcome to the FLS-2 unit” followed by the * “Station xxxx” xxxx* Report Unit Status Security access “Enter Code” feature Or “FLS-2 not available” Toggle Active / “FLS-2 {Standby / On}”...
- Page 48 “ F L S - 2 S t a n d b y, M U X L i n e C o n n e c t i o n , {Frequency / Mode}, [ELF-x {on / off}]” Report Unit Status Or “[Report Alarm], FLS-2 On, Time remaining x hours xx minutes, MUX Line Status, {Frequency / Mode}, [ELF-x {on / off}]”...
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Page 49: Alarm Messages
Alarm Messages 12. Alarm Messages The abbreviated alarm message listed in Table 12-1 appears on the hand-held display screen, computer terminal screen, or phone line voice prompt when an alarm condition occurs. Screen message Description The 50/60Hz power noise voltage on the line 60Hz too High exceeds 50 V. -
Page 50: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 13. Troubleshooting This chapter describes the more common operational issues with possible solutions. Contact technical support if your situation is not described and you need further assistance. WARNING The high*voltage output and cable sheath may be at 300V AC or 450V DC. - Page 51 Troubleshooting • Verify that you entered the correct telephone number and unit ID. • Verify that the transmitter is not being locally controlled or downloading firmware. These actions Telephone remote disconnect any attempts for remote control. access fails. Verify that the telephone line is connected to the modem.( Table 13-1 Troubleshooting Guidelines ™...
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Page 52: Maintenance
Maintenance 14. Maintenance This chapter contains the following sections: • Calibration • Removing or Installing Modules • Cleaning NOTE Read the General Safety instructions before starting any maintenance procedure. 14.1 Calibration Only the Main Control module requires calibration. For information, contact technical support. -
Page 53: Acronyms
Acronyms 15. Acronyms This chapter defines the acronyms used in this document. Extreme Low-Frequency signals FLS-2 Fiber Locating System Locate Signal Signal Direction Signals ™ Page 47 of 49... -
Page 54: Glossary
Glossary 16. Glossary This chapter defines practical terms. Active locating Locating an underground line through signals generated by the transmitter. Centerline The imaginary line extends along the ground directly over the line to be traced. Also, the center of the display indicates the locator is to the left or right of the line. - Page 55 Glossary Grounding A return path for electrical current through the soil. For example, grounding is accomplished in the direct connect mode by pushing a grounding rod into the ground. A line or pipe sticking out of the ground may be used in other cases. Grounding provides a continuous and complete path for the signal current to travel over the line and back to the transmitter.
- Page 56 Notes: _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ Vivax-Metrotech Corporation 3251 Olcott Street, Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA Toll-Free: 1-800-446-3392 Phone: +1 (408) 734-1400 Website: www.vivax-metrotech.com...
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