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Sheath Fault Locator
SERVICE CENTER, SALES AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT INFORMATION
Corporate Headquarters
3251 Olcott Street
Santa Clara, CA 95054
800-446-3392
408-734-1400 Direct
408-734-1415 Fax
www.metrotech.com
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Warranty: One year. Specifications Subject to change without notice, ISO 9001:2000 Certified. Copyright 2008. All Rights Reserved.
9800XT™ SFL2
Metrotech Eastern U.S. Service Center
1824 Murfreesboro Road, Ste. 104
Nashville, TN 37217
800-624-6210
615-366-7323 Direct
615-360-9855 Fax
nashville@metrotech.com
OPERATIONS MANUAL
Metrotech European Service Center
Seba KMT
Dr. Herbert Iann St. 6
96148 Baunach, Germany
+49 9544 680
+49 9544 2273 Fax
service@sebakmt.com
Rev 12/01/07
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Metrotech 9800SFL Equipment Details
Standard Equipment Included
Lists standard components included with the 9800XT Sheath Fault Locator system.
Optional Accessories for 9800SFL
Details optional accessories available for the 9800XT Sheath Fault Locator.
9800SFL Technical Specifications
Provides detailed technical specifications for the Transmitter and A-Frame Receiver units.
Transmitter Controls and Indicators
Identifies and explains the controls and indicators on the 9800XT SFL Transmitter panel.
Transmitter Features Overview
Describes the features of the 9800XT Transmitter, including LCD bargraph and speaker tones.
A-Frame Receiver Controls and Indicators
Explains the controls and indicators of the A-Frame Receiver, including bargraph and on/off button.
Additional A-Frame Receiver Features
Details additional features of the A-Frame Receiver, such as battery access and conductive pads.
Principles of Sheath Fault Locating
Functional Theory of Sheath Fault Locating
Explains the fundamental theory behind sheath fault locating using electrical current and water pipe analogy.
Earth Voltage Gradient Patterns
Describes the earth voltage gradient field created by current flow and its pattern around a fault.
Understanding Equipotentials in Fault Locating
Explains equipotentials as lines of equal voltage and how the A-Frame interacts with them.
Signal Patterns for Multiple Faults
Illustrates signal patterns created by two faults and how they can interfere with detection.
Distortion from Adjacent Conductors
Discusses how adjacent conductors can distort signal patterns and affect fault detection accuracy.
Advanced Techniques for Sheath Fault Location
Locating Faults Under Inaccessible Surfaces
Describes methods for locating faults beneath paved or inaccessible surfaces.
Perpendicular Method for Fault Location
Explains the perpendicular method for locating faults under inaccessible surfaces.
Triangulation Method for Fault Pinpointing
Details the triangulation method for pinpointing fault locations.
Locating Faults Under Pavement
Provides guidance on locating faults that occur under pavement surfaces.
Long Distance Cable Tracing Techniques
Discusses techniques for tracing cables and faults over long distances where signals are weak.
Identifying High and Low Impedance Faults
Explains how to identify and locate high and low impedance faults based on signal strength.
Strategies for Locating Multiple Faults
Addresses the challenges and strategies for locating multiple faults in a single cable.
Metrotech 9800SFL Maintenance and Service
Receiver Battery Replacement Procedure
Provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the battery in the A-Frame Receiver.
Metrotech Service Center Information
Lists Metrotech service centers for technical assistance and repairs for the instrument.
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