8869PLS Pathfinder - RYCOM Instruments, Inc.
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1. Press the MODE button to select the desired Peak or Null locating method Peak Mode Receiver Max Null Mode Receiver Min Signal over cable Signal over cable A AAA AO AAAA Qu mossa ee Buried cable amp End view Buried cable End view Peak Mode Locating Keep the RECEIver in a vertical position Move the Receiver left to right across the path When the RECEIVER is directly above the cable or pipe rotate the Receiver for a maximum signal As you move the RECEIVER away from the cable path the meter reading and audio frequency response will drop off If you rotate the Receiver while over the cable a sharp NULL will identify the cable s direction It is aligned with the flat side of the RECEIVER CABLE CABLE PATH PATH 4 4 MAXIMUM NULL SHOWS RECEIVER G CABLE SIGNAL DIRECTION 800 851 7347 www rycominstruments com mH RYCON H instruments inc Peak Mode Locating Continued Trace the path by walking away from the TRANSMITTER at a moderate pace Move the Receiver to the left and right while walking following the PEAK indications As you trace the path the PEAK meter reading may slowly fade as you move away from the TRANSMITTER Press and release the GAIN buttons as needed to compensate for changes in level higher or lower One of the following may occur a a junction where the signal divides and goes several dire2. this mode will locate water pipes cable television gas lines and telephone This locating option does not always detect buried utilities even when radio frequencies are present This method is useful because of its speed and convenience Start at a known reference point and keep in mind that other conduc tors in the area may produce this same locating signal The TRANSMITTER is not required to locate in this mode Cathodic Protection Frequency The 8869 CP RECEIVER is capable of locating the rectified signal of Cathodically Protected utilities at 120Hz This method is useful because of its speed and convenience Start at a known reference point and keep in mind that other conductors in the area may produce this same locating signal The TRANSMITTER is not required to locate in this mode Push Button Depth The only way to be sure of the depth of a utility is to exposes the utility At any given time the depth readout may be inaccurate The 8869 RECEIveR can measure depth with the push of a button The depth is displayed at the top of the LCD display in feet or inches meters and centimeters if requested Push button depth is useful in quickly determining the depth of the conductor during path locating Begin this measurement by locating the path of the cable or pipe Move to the location where you want to measure the depth Stay at least 15 feet 4 6 meters away from the TRANSMITTER Pin point this location as accurately as possible s
3. Selector Output Signal Level Control Relative Resista Voltage Current Power On amp Off TX OUTPUT JACK The ReD BLack Corb Coupler and FiexicouPLER connects here to create a direct connect or coupler inductive circuit on the buried utility TX ON Frequency and other LCD segments visible indicates unit is on FREQUENCY SELECTOR Selects frequencies by toggle through available frequencies 815Hz 8kHz 33kHz amp 82kHz are standard on the 8869PLS LOAD RATE INDICATOR The Load Rate Indicator symbol flashes to indicate signal transmission via coupler induction or direct connection OUTPUT SIGNAL LEVEL CONTROL The OUTPUT SIGNAL LEVEL CONTROL adjusts the power output from the TRANSMITTER RELATIVE RESISTANCE VOLTAGE AND CURRENT METER The transmitter can display the resistance voltage and amperage of the transmitted frequency NOTE This is a relative measurement based on the feedback from the transmitted signal 800 851 7347 www rycominstruments com fe RYCON H instruments inc 3 Direct Connection ANE N Rs DO NOT CONNECT TO LIVE OR ALWAYS TURN OFF TRANSMITTER BEFORE ENERGIZED POWER CABLES CONNECTING AND DISCONNECTING TEST LEADS Direct Connection is the most reliable method of signal application This method is rel atively free of interference The greatest amount of signal strength can be achieved by this method All frequencies may be used The far end of the util
4. INT BLACK A Y MV E EARTH REAR FRONT SPIKE SPIKE BURIED CABLE SHEATH T GROUND FAULT GRP Receiver Meter Response with Distance Notice in the figure below there is a RECEIVER signal level increase as the GROUND RETURN PROBE approaches a fault and it moves away from the TRANsMITTER A good cable will allow the locating signal to slowly decrease with distance from the TRANsMirTER While this signature pattern must be recognized this method is usually more accurate than phase responding to from types of instruments 800 851 7347 GRP RECEIVER DISPLAY RESPONSE WITH DISTANCE A PEAK NULL LOWER PEAK RELATIVE SIGNAL LEVEL ISOLATED RED FAR END BLACK i 7 7 777 T ac EARTH 7 J 777 J BURIED CABLE FAULT J www rycominstruments com iis RYC O md instruments inc 16 Faults Beneath Paved Surfaces A potential problem could exist if a fault should lie beneath a paved surface In this case the GROUND RETURN PROBE Will be Used in the dirt at the side of the paved area Since the return cur rent in the soil begins its return from the fault like the sookes of a wheel laying on the ground equal amounts of current will enter the GRP if it is placed on the ground and positioned broadside to the fault At the point where the directional indication changes the fault will lie on a straight line projected at a right angle from the cen
5. LL reading mark the location of the receiver s foot The distance between the RECEIVER and the cable path is the depth of the pipe or cable A false depth reading may be caused by nearby buried metallic objects such as a second cable pipe sewer fence or railroad track Confirm the depth measurement by repeating the above steps on the opposite side of the pipe or cable A variance greater than 5 inches in depth measurement may indicate the pres ence of additional buried cables pipes or other objects Bubble level centered 1st Path 2nd locate Null Null Depth i EN E Earth a o Q Buried cable or pipe end view Tilted Magnetic Field Identification 800 851 7347 When adjacent cables or pipes are present they will sometimes create locating errors Some of the TRANSMITTER signal is picked up by the adjacent conductors and is redirected so that it combines with the original signal The result is a Tilted Magnetic Field This is often the reason that numeric depth readouts are sometimes created in error The operator can verify the accuracy of path locate by performing the 45 Angle Method locate on both sides of the cable path If the right and left side depth readings agree to within 5 inches the path locate is accurate If the two depth readings do not agree then dig with care A closer locate would be halfway between the two outside depth locate marks This is an important technique that should be used to en
6. R RANTY PERIOD THIS WARRANTY IS VOID IF AFTER HAVING RECEIVED THE INSTRUMENT IN GOOD CON DITION IT IS SUBJECTED TO ABUSE UNAUTHORIZED ALTERATIONS OR CASUAL REPAIR NO OTHER WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED THE WARRANTY DESCRIBED IN THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL BE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES 8869 Cable Pipe and Fault Locator RECEIVER RF RECEIVER CP TRANSMITTER NON RECHARGEABLE UsER s MANUAL TRAINING VIDEO RED BLACK CORD LARGE CLAMP GROUND Rob 001 00343 00 001 00235 00 001 00318 00 030 00081 00 035 00006 00 151 00078 00 211 00032 00 8869 Accessories HARD INDUCTIVE CLAMP 82KHZ HARD INDUCTIVE CLAMP 82KHZ 8KHz FLEXICOUPLER 815Hz 82KHz FLEXICOUPLER 82KHZ 8Kuz GROUND RETURN PROBE 815HZ SEWER SONDE 815Hz Ducr PROOFING SONDE 815 Mip SONDE 8K SEwER SONDE 33kHz Mip SONDE HEADSET 100 00134 00 100 00193 00 100 00110 00 100 00166 00 001 00087 01 001 00116 00 001 00144 00 001 00281 01 001 00116 02 001 00281 03 743 00013 00 He RYCOM instruments inc 20
7. Return Probe 006 ccc cece ellen 14 Ground Return Probe Insertion 0 2 0 0 eee ee ene eee 15 Ground Return Probe Fault Locating 0 eee eee eee 16 GRP Receiver Meter Response with Distance lille 16 Faults Beneath Paved Surfaces 6 ec eee ene 17 8869 Receiver Specifications 6 eee nes 18 8869 Transmitter Specifications 1 6 eee 19 der Pm 20 WAAN 6 ie Ros ECRIEP ERE Ra DEF aree t dere Es 20 800 851 7347 www rycominstruments com TH RYCON H instruments inc Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new 8869PLS Pathfinder Locator The 8869PLS Locator is specially designed to detect buried utilities This device may detect buried power cables CATV cables gas and water pipes sewer lines telephone cables fiber optic cables with sheath sondes inspection camera transmitters The TRANSMITTER emits a signal The Receiver detects the signal You can locate the relative position of the buried utility sonde or camera by following the tracing signal AWARNING Electric shock hazard e Toolis designed to detect electromagnetic field emitted from Camera Sondes and buried metallic utilities There are buried cables pipes and utilities this instrument CANNOT defect LOCATING is not an exact science The only certain way to be sure of the existence location or depth of buried utilities is to carefully expose dig up the utility De energize any circuits in or around the wo
8. T RYCOM instruments inc 8869 S Pathfinder Cable amp Pipe Locator User Manual Manual Part 030 00081 00 Rev C Table of Contents GENERAL INFORMATION Table Of Contents d sse te ec Rr Rum aa lina eo RUE eb USER om acess 1 IMMOCWCTION m EET 2 Prepare Tor USe z cee dc wd ss ev IP SeRe RI ES ER RI 2 Transmitter Controls and Indicators llle esses 3 Direct COMMS CT a s s nosset e a i up ib E a RE Ere gb de decus 4 Hexicoupler Connectlon isilluse sl e e eee ne 4 Inductive ConnectliOri ssllcs ele eR ey Re rua 5 Blind Search i2 isle Ree ee Pe ERG eT S Ta E E 5 Selecting the Tracing Signal ocs serca m rm mmm ee tae 6 Receiver Controls and Indicators 0 cee eee cece ee eee 7 Head PHONE JOCK uode oe een ree Gardeners a E E a 8 Locating the Cable or PIDE eerccescscisi RR Rer Meee aaa 8 Selecting the Locating Mode ss sessssssseseesss hm nnn 8 PEAK LOCONING MOOG ee sees REY a E E aa RUE 8 9 Null LO COMME MOE ei eieae adadda SOR Gace ates 9 Absolute Signal Strength ira i iena e eee ee 10 cain Change INGICATIONS 1 tr eeaeee Sch rt EA A 10 Passive 50 60 Hz Locaflrig eanan dda ada ERR ERU 10 PUSH BUTTON Deepthi ieseau ek A doe ord Re Rex ques 12 Depth Measurement 45 Degree Angle Method 13 Tilted Magnetic Field Identification llle eese 13 FOUN LOCATING Aea ducet eae ele eee ENS Behe ER QURE URS 14 Signal Return Through an Insulated Fault 0 0 eee eee 14 Ground
9. TRANSMITTER OR GROUND 800 851 7347 www rycominstruments com TH RYCON H instruments inc 15 Ground Return Probe Fault Locating Use 815Hz when fault locating As you walk the path using the GRP drop the probe every three or four steps As you near an area of high current concentration in the soil the GROUND Rop or the fault the Receiver will record higher and higher readings You will find it necessary to reduce the Recelver s sensitivity by pressing the GAIN CONTROL button Once the signal starts to increase you should slow down and take smaller steps covering smaller segments of ground to avoid passing the fault The RECEIVER will continue to record higher current readings until one spike of the GROUND RETURN PROBE passes the fault When one spike of the GRP is on each side of the fault the cur rents will subtract and produce a NULL To record the deepest NULL press the GAIN CONTROL button to keep the NULL on the meter scale and move the GRP an inch at a time until the deepest NULL is recorded The fault lies in the center of the GROUND RETURN PROBE spikes DISPLAY PEAKS DISPLAY NULLS DISPLAY PEAKS WHEN FRONT WHEN GROUND WHEN REAR SPIKE IS RETURN PROBE SPIKE IS DIRECTLY IS DIRECTLY DIRECTLY OVER FAULT OVER FAULT OVER FAULT A A A Tee m I UC NEAR FAR RED ACCESS N ACCESS POINT PO
10. ctions b a break in the cable or shield c a change in the depth of the cable or pipe d an insulated pipe fitting e a slack loop of cable If you can no longer trace the path even with the GAIN set to maximum connect the TRANSMITTER fO the far end of the path and trace back to the point where you lost the signal Mark the straight sections of the path every few feet Mark sharp curves loops and cable bundles every few inches Sharp changes in the path cause the Recelver PEAK and NULL indications to behave differently than when tracing a straight path Practice on the path that you know has turns and laterals in it This will help you to recognize the conditions within the field Null Mode Locating Move the Receiver left to right across the cable path When the Receiver is directly above the cable or pipe a NULL lowest meter reading and lowest audio tone will occur When moving the RECEIVER to left or right of the NULL point the meter reading will rise to a maximum point PEAK The audio tone will also be at its highest pitch When the REcElver is moved beyond the PEAK the meter reading will begin to fade Trace the path by walking away from the TRANSMITTER at a moderate pace Move the Receiver to the left and right when walking following the NULL indications As you trace the path the PEAK meter reading may slowly fade as you move away from the TRANSMITTER Press and release the GAIN buttons as needed to compensate for cha
11. ee Peak Mode Locating page 19 Null Mode Locating page 20 and Absolute Signal Strength page 21 Place the REc amp VER vertically over the conductor and rest the foot of the locator on the ground While holding the REcEIver vertical press and release the DEPTH button The RECEIVER will briefly indicate a measurement is being performed and then display the depth at the top of the LCD display Caution must be exercised when using the push button depth feature as tilted magnetic fields and adjacent conductors can significantly influence this measurement The operator should periodically check for adjacent conductors and tilted magnetic fields when taking push button depth readings For information on identifying tilted magnetic fields refer to Tilted Magnetic Field Identification and Depth Measurement 45 Method 800 851 7347 www rycominstruments com fa RYCON H instruments inc Depth Measurement 45 Angle Method Move to the location you want to measure depth Stay at least 15 feet away from the TRANSMITTER Move the Receiver left to right across the path until the cable is located Mark the path on the ground as precisely as possible using the Null Method Place the REcElver on the ground with the LCD meter facing up Position the unit so that the BUBBLE LEVEL on top of the meter is centered 45 Pull the Receiver away from the cable path at 90 to the cable path keeping the BUBBLE LEVEL centered When the receiver indicates a NU
12. egin fault locating open the GROUND RETURN PROBE GRP and attach the RECEIver as shown below Plug the GrouND RETURN PROBE CORD into the GRP handle and into the jack on the grip portion of the receiver handle The GROUND RETURN PROBE is Collapsible for easy transport and storage Collapsible Ground Return Probe Use CAUTION WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING THE GRP Me OPENING A d 8870 RECEIVER SLIDE REC CONNECT IN CORD CLOSING SLIDE REC our 4 800 851 7347 www rycominstruments com TH RYCON H instruments inc 14 Ground Return Probe Insertion Circuitry between the ground spikes provides a path for current in the soil returning to the Ground Rod The current enters one spike of the Ground Return Probe and exits the other spike The GRP should be inserted into the soil with consistent force and depth v EARTH EARTH THE GROUND RETURN PROBE FRAME BOTH SPIKES SHOULD EVENLY SHOULD BE IN LINE WITH AND PENETRATE THE GROUND AND DIRECTLY ABOVE THE CABLE PATH MAKE GOOD ELECTRICAL CONTACT CABLE END VIEW Q CABLE SIDE VIEW O The current in the soil soreads out from the fault like the spokes of a wheel The current is highly concentrated in the soil near the fault as it begins its return and near the Ground ROD as it finishes its return Notice that the current is widely dispersed in the soil between the fault and the GRoOuND ROD CABLE FAULT
13. ement by locating the path of the cables to be compared Mark these locations as accurately as possible see the sections on Peak Mode Locating and Null Mode Locating Place the RECEIver vertically over one of the conductor marks and rest the foot of the locator on the ground Holding the Receiver vertical press and release the CURRENT button When the meter changes from a thermometer type display to a bar type display hold the Receiver still until the measurement stabi lizes The blinking bar indicates the signal level on the cable adjusted for depth Next move to the second cable and repeat the measurement The blinking bar will show the signal level on the conduc tor In addition the previous reading is shown as a solid bar The higher of these two readings will show which conductor is carrying the greatest locating signal Note The 8869 is designed to alert the operator of potential current measurement errors If the display reads Err during a current measurement the Receiver has detected a condition that could produce inac curate readings Errors can exist when the conductor signal flow is too small Check TRANSMITTER hookup and far end access point for poor connections This cause of error can be identified by a high GAIN setting 80 or greater on the bargraph display The Recever may also be detecting adjacent cables or is not directly over the target conductor Verifying target conductor path precisely before measurin
14. g near the grounding the range will also be shorter and difficulty may arise determining one cable from another Plug the Coupter Test Corb into the TX OUTPUT JACK Always select the frequency des ignated by the coupler The most common is the 82 kHz FREQUENCY but coupler are available in multiple frequencies Transmitter Inductive Coupler Wraps Utility Buried Utility to Locate Near End of Far End of Buried Utility Buried Utility Must Be Bonded Must Be Bonded 800 851 7347 www rycominstruments com fe RYCON H instruments inc 4 Inductive Connection This method is convenient to use and services are not interrupted No test cords or connections are needed The cable or pipe must have good insulation or non conductive coating or the operating range will be short Turn the TRANSMITTER ON Press the 82 kHz button Place TRANSMITTER ON ITS SIDE as close as possible to the path of the cable or pipe Align the ARROWS on the SIDE OF THE TRANSMITTER in line with the cable or pipe First locate the broad TRANSmiTTER Null then move toward the expected cable path while looking for the signal carried by the cable Start tracing the path with the Receiver 25 feet from the TRANSMITTER Search in the 90 zone as shown above Locate the cable or pipe and follow the path If the signal becomes weak move the TRANSMITTER fo a point 25 feet behind the last strong signal and continue searc
15. g current again If at anytime the display reads CAL contact RYCOM 800 851 7347 www rycominstruments com mH RYCON H instruments inc Gain Change Indication The GAIN up and down buttons are used to increase and decrease the gain in small amounts If the meter reading is very low pressing the GAIN up button will center the meter reading to mid scale Likewise if the meter reading is very high pressing the GAIN down button will center the meter reading to mid scale Passive 50 60 Hz Locating The 8869 Recever is capable of locating power utility frequencies This MODE is useful for locating underground primary and secondary power utilities In certain circumstances this MODE will also locate water pipes sewer lines cable television and telephone The reason is that common electrical grounds are sometimes found among these various utilities Select the 50 60 Hz frequency on the RECEIVER Select PEAK mode Locate the conductor using the PEAK mode This method is useful because of its soeed and convenience Start at a known reference point and keep in mind that other conductors in the area may produce this same locating signal The TRANSMITTER is Not required to locate in this mode Passive Radio Frequency Locating The 8869 Receiver is capable of passively locating metallic utilities where radio frequencies have cou pled to the utility This mode is useful for sweeping a green area for utilities In certain circumstances
16. ggles on off backlight OPERATION MODE Displays selected operation avail able to model RELATIVE SIGNAL STRENGTH BARGRAPH single bar shows gain setting DISPLAYS SELECTED FREQUENCY MODE SELECTOR Shift Key toggles volume ADJUSTS GAIN UP OR DOWN 800 851 7347 www rycominstruments com SHIFT KEY Hold while select ing secondary key functions ON OFF Button The unit will load settings from previous usage Note Automatic shut off after 10 minute of no use FREQUENCY Button Toggles through available active and passive frequencies model specific 8869 82 kHz 33kHz 8 kHz 815 Hz 50 60 Hz and RF MODE Button Toggle through available mode model specific 8869 PEAK PINPOINT PEAK NULL ACC DFF and SONDE locating modes DEPTH Button DEPTH function will first momentarily display the depth mode Line LIN or Sonde SON and then display depth measurement To change the Depth Measurement from English to Mertic hold the Depth Key for ten seconds GAIN Button Up or Down Adjusts the gain up or down If the signal strength shows as on the display pressing the GAIN will automatically adjust to 8576 on the scale display CURRENT SHIFT Button DEPTH Button Measure the relative amount of transmitted current VOLUME SHIFT Button MODE Button Toggle volume through High Medium Low and Off BACKLIGHT SHIFT Button FREQUENCY Button Hold the SHIFT Key and
17. hing Align Arrows On Transmitter Pack Above and Parallel To the Utility 25 Utility Direction 4 m Transmitter P 4 4 Locate Utility With Receiver Outside of a 25 Foot Radius From the Transmitter and Within 45 of Either Side of Utility Blind Search 800 851 7347 The Blind Search locating techniques is used if the operator is not aware if a buried util ity exists Two people are needed for this technique The TRANSMITTER and the RECEIVER are Held 25 feet away from each other Each operator walks at the same speed keeping a distance of 25 feet from each other When the receiver gives an audio response then a buried utility is present between the REcEIver and the TRANSMITTER TRANSMITTER A 25 Feet 7 5 Meters Between Transmitter and Reciever T lt 3 de RECEIVER www rycominstruments com iis RYC O Eva instruments inc Selecting the Tracing Signal The choice of 815 Hz 8 kHz 33kHz or 82 kHz Frequency is dependent on the conditions of the locate The 815 Hz 8 kHz and 82 kHz signals each have their advantages It is recommended to begin by using the 815 Hz signal and continue as long as you are confident in the results If the signal is very weak try to adjust the connection or grounding If there is no improvement in signal then try 8 kHz Repeat adjustments of ground and connection point again until switch ing to 82 kHz 815 Hz lower frequency s
18. ignal is usually preferred to the 8 kHz mid range frequency and 82 kHz high frequency signal because it is much less susceptible to locating errors caused by nearby cables or pipes The 815 Hz locating range is also much longer than the 82 kHz signal The 815 Hz signal will not travel well through disconnected shield bonds or insulated pipe bushing 8 kHz and 33kHz takes the best of both high and low frequency This mid range frequency is not very susceptible to bleed off or coupling but it can jump impedance on the utility better than the 815 Hz It is still best to use 815 Hz but 8 kHz is one of the most common frequencies used to locate coaxial cable and telecom pairs The 82 kHz higher frequency is sometimes better than the 815 Hz lower frequency for locating sharp corners in cables or pipes The 82 kHz signal is also better for jumping discon nected shield bonds or grounds or tracing signal may indicate one of these characteristics The locating range is quite short for the 82 kHz signal so the TRANSMITTER Must be repositioned more often during the tracing operation This FREQUENCY is also useful for applying a signal using The FLEXICOUPLER OR THE HARD COUPLER 800 851 7347 www rycominstruments com ie RYCON B instruments inc 8869PLS Receiver Controls and Indicators DISPLAYS ABSOLUTE SIGNAL STRENGTH OR DEPTH MEASURES DEPTH Shift Key MEASURES CURRENT ON OFF BUTTON FREQUENCY SELECTOR Shift Key to
19. ity must be grounded Connect the Rep Test Cord to an existing ground point or an exposed metallic section of the utility Place the GrounD Rob approximately 10 feet from this point at an angle of 90 to the buried cable or pipe Push the G amp ouND Rob into the ground 8 to 10 inches Connect the BLACK Test CorD to the GROUND ROD Plug the RED BLACK Test Cord into the TX OUTPUT JACK Select the FREQUENCY The Power Output Indicator Load Rate Indicator and the Frequency will be displayed Transmitter Red cord connects to utility unbond this end for best results Buried Utility to Locate Black cord connects Far end of Flexicoupler Connection The optional FLEXICOUPLER and HARD COUPLER are very easy to use and services do not have to be interrupted The operation range is shorter than for Direct Connection meth ods The tracing signal can be affected by neighboring cables and pipes The RED BLACK Test CorD or the GROUND ROD are not needed for this method Successful COUPLER Operation requires an insulated conductor that is grounded on both near and far ends Loop the FLexicoupPLer around the cable and connect the two ends or clamp the HARD Coupler around the cable It is important to connect the Coupler around the cable needing to be traced Connect the coupler around the wire closer to the outgoing cable not near the system ground The result will be a stronger signal By connectin
20. n feet or inches Push button depth is useful in quickly determining the depth of the conductor during path locating To change the Depth Measurement from English to Mertic hold the Depth Key for ten seconds and the next setting will appear To change the Depth Measurement from SONDE to LINE hold the Depth Key for three seconds and the next setting will appear Caution must be exercised when using the push button depth feature as tilted magnetic fields and adjacent conductors can significantly influence this measurement The operator should periodically check for adjacent conductors and tilted magnetic fields when taking push button depth readings The 8869 Locator will indicate low battery condition by displaying LO BAT in the three digit Signal Strength Display at the top of the LCD screen 800 851 7347 www rycominstruments com iis RYCON H instruments inc Locating the Cable or Pipe Make sure the TRANSMITTER is Connected and in the ON position Then move approximately 15 feet 4 5 meters away from the TRANsMirTER along the path Move about 25 feet 7 5 meters for the Inductive search mode Hold the Receiver so that you can see the LCD bargraph and controls easily Make sure the Receiver and the TRANSMITTER FREQUENCY are both set for the same FREQUENCY either 815 Hz lower 8 kHz 33kHz or 82 kHz higher Or select the passive locating mode which do not require the transmitter Selecting the Locating Mode Peak or Null
21. ndication Variable pitch audio Lo e ilare Ea ece LUCE 4 F to 133 20 C to 55 C Battery Type 6 C Duracell alkaline batteries Battery Life Continuous 40 hours Intermittent 82 hours 10 minute auto shut off Dimensions 30 3 x 3 75 x 9 4 Weight 3 pounds LCD bar graph Absolute Signal Strength readout 0 999 Gain Control up down button for automatic centering and manual control Signal Strength Dynamic Range 126 dB Depth Measurement Digital depth readout to 15 feet feet inches amp metric Manual Triangulation for verification of automatic readout in congested environments Automatic 800 851 7347 www rycominstruments com iis RYCON E instruments inc 19 800 851 7347 Factory Service Warranty Parts List www rycominstruments com If your 8869 Locator is not working properly first call RYCOM Instruments Inc Tech Support at 800 851 7347 for assistance If the locator is in need of repair Tech Support will provide instructions for sending your locator to the closest factory approved service center The instrument will be repaired and shipped back or you will be advise if the instrument is non repairable Note There is a minimum charge for repair and handling THIS INSTRUMENT IS UNDER WARRANTY FOR ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF DELIVERY AGAINST DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP EXCEPT BATTERIES We WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE PRODUCTS THAT PROVE TO BE DEFECTIVE DURING WA
22. nges in signal level If the PEAK meter readings suddenly changes in level higher or lower one of the following may have occurred a a junction where the signal divides and goes several directions b a break in the cable or shield c a change in the depth of the cable or pipe d an insulated pipe fitting e a slack loop of cable If you can no longer trace the path even with the GAIN control set to maximum connect the TRANSMITTER to the far end of the path and begin tracing the path back Mark the straight section of the path every few feet Mark sharp curves loops and cable bundles every few inches Sharp changes in the path causes the Receiver PEAK and NULL indicators to behave differ ently than when tracing a straight path Practice on the path that you know has turns and laterals in if This will help in recognizing the conditions within the field 800 851 7347 www rycominstruments com mH RYCON H instruments inc 10 Absolute Signal Strength The 8869 Receiver provides the operator with a direct measurement of the RECEIver s signal strength The measurement is displayed with three numerical digits ex 485 located at the top of the LCD display The measurement range is from 0 to 999 indicating a very week signal 0 to a very strong signal 999 Absolute Signal Strength is independent of the GAIN setting or meter reading It gives the operator information about the actual amount of signal being radiated from the c
23. onductor and received by the RECEIVER Measuring Absolute Signal Strength at any time is done by reading the number at the top of the LCD display The Absolute Signal Strength will not be displayed if the meter reading is too high or too low Adjust the GAIN to move the meter reading to mid scale The numerical display will change from to a valid measurement Absolute Signal Strength measurements are more sensitive to signal changes than the meter display PEAKS and NULLS can be more precisely pin pointed This measurement can also be used to monitor signal loss as the conductor is being traced Current Measurement The 8869 Receiver contains a feature that is very useful in identifying a desired cable in a field of various conductors and or utilities It is not unusual for the target conductor the conductor connected to the transmitter to induce a signal into nearby conductors in a crowded field In these instances the radi ated signal on the conductors close to the surface of the earth may be stronger than the TRANSMITTER signal on the target conductor buried deep in the ground The operator will find two or more paths and must determine which is the target conductor By using the current measurement feature of the 8869 RECEIVER the operator can determine the amount of 815 Hz 8 kHz 33kHz or 82 kHz current flowing on the conductors regardless of the depth The highest current flow indicates the target conductor Begin this measur
24. press the CURRENT key to toggle on and off the back light He RYCOM instruments inc Absolute Signal Strength The 8869 Locator Receiver provides the operator with a direct measurement of the RECEIVER S signal strength The measurement is displayed with three numerical digits ex 485 located at the top of the LCD display The measurement range is from O to 999 indicating a very week signal 0 to a very strong signal 999 Absolute Signal Strength is independent of the GAIN setting or meter reading It gives the operator information about the actual amount of signal being radiated from the conductor and received by the RECEIVER Measuring Absolute Signal Strength at any time is done by reading the number at the top of the LCD display The Absolute Signal Strength will not be displayed if the meter reading is too high or too low Adjust the GAIN to move the meter reading to mid scale The numerical display will change from to a valid measurement Gain Change Indication The GAIN up and down buttons are used to increase and decrease the gain in small amounts If the meter reading is very low pressing the GAIN up button will center the meter reading to mid scale Likewise if the meter reading is very high pressing the GAIN down button will center the meter reading to mid scale Push Button Depth Low Battery The 8869 Locator can measure depth with the push of a button The depth is displayed at the top of the LCD display i
25. rk area Do not expose tool to rain or moisture e Use tool only for intended purpose as described in this manual Failure to observe these warnings could result in severe injury or death DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY RYCOM INSTRUMENTS INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO DISTRIBUTOR RESELLER OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY INCIDENTAL INDIRECT SPE CIAL EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR INJURY OF ANY TYPE WHATSOEVER AND CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY PRODUCTS SOLD OR SUPPLIED BY RYCOM INSTRUMENTS INC Prepare for Use Unpack your new 8869P55 Pipe Cable Camera and Sonde Locator Make sure there is no shipping damage and all the parts are included Locate the battery compartment on the back of the Recever and back of the TRANSMITTER Open the compartment using a phillips screwdriver Install the Duracell C batteries as marked Locate the battery compartment on the back of the TRANSMITTER Remove the battery compartment door Install the Duracell C batteries as marked Note For longer battery life and reliable operation under adverse conditions use only Duracell alkaline batteries 800 851 7347 www rycominstruments com ia RYCON H instruments inc 8869PLS Pathfinder Locator Series Transmitter Controls and Indicators Relative Resistance Output Signal Frequency Load Rate Voltage Current Indicator Indicator Indicators Battery Condition Indicator Tx Output Jack 1 N8BBBE Frequency
26. sure the most accurate location possible www rycominstruments com fe RYC O d instruments inc 13 Fault Locating with the 8869 Fault locating determines the position of an insulated break on an underground conductor In the case of an insulation fault some of the signal will return to the TRANSMITTER attached to the GRrounD Rop through a break in the insulation NEAR ACCESS POINT FAR ACCESS POINT RED s 7 L 7 7 UE 7 7 EARTH FAULT SE s 7 bi BURIED CABLE x E RETURN PATH THROUGH SOIL if LI Pd E Zo p B pm zs I ie a ee Signal Return Through an Insulated Fault It is generally a good idea to locate the conductor path before attempting to fault locate If during the path locate an unusual amount of signal loss occurs a part of the signal has escaped to ground in the last several feet Note Signal would go to ground at a grounded splice point which would act as a fault during the path and fault locate Once the path is determined and there is a general area where a fault is expected addi tional current can be forced to flow through the fault by disconnecting and isolating the far access point If the current has no path to ground at the far access point it will be forced to seek ground at the fault This will increase the current in the soil at the fault and detection of the fault Use 815Hz when fault locating Ground Return Probe To b
27. ter of the GRP The GRP adjustments can be made by slightly rotating the GROUND RETURN Prose to find the directional change The operator should record this line over the paved area By repeating this procedure from another location near the paved area another line will be produced The intersection of the two lines is the location of the fault PAVED ROAD SHEATH TO GROUND FAULT GROUND RETURN PROBE IS GROUND RETURN PROBE IS POSITIONED FOR A MINIMUM POSITIONED FOR A MINIMUM NULL RECEIVER DISPLAY NULL RECEIVER DISPLAY 800 851 7347 www rycominstruments com mH RYCON H instruments inc 17 8869 Pathfinder Specifications Transmitter Operating Frequency Operating Temperature Hook up Method Load Matching Output Power Battery Types Battery Life Dimensions Weight 800 851 7347 www rycominstruments com 82 kHz 33kHz 8 kHz 815 Hz 4 F to 133 20 C to 55 C Direct Connection Inductive Coupling with optional coupler Transmitter Induction automatic from 5 Q to 2000 1 Watt High 500 Milliwatts Low 8 C Duracell alkaline batteries greater than 30 hours 8 4 x 5 57 x 2 6 2 2 lbs 2 8kg depending on load frequency and power setting iu RYCOM instruments inc 18 8869 Specifications Receiver Operating Frequency 82 kHz 33kHz 8 kHz 815 Hz 50 60 RF Antenna Mode Null vertical coil Peak horizontal coil Audio I
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