Operating Instructions Easyloc RxTx
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1. Zur Entsorgung hat der Erwerber soweit es keine anderslautende Vereinbarung zwischen ihm und dem Hersteller gibt das Produkt an den Hersteller Erst Inverkehrbringer zur ck zu senden damit dieser es dem gesetzlich relevanten Wertstoff Recycling System des jeweiligen EU Landes zuf hren kann Wenn Unsicherheiten bzgl der Entsorgung bestehen nehmen Sie bitte Kontakt mit dem Hersteller auf Disposal of the equipment Only for buyers within the EU Ifthere is aWEEE Reg No e g WEEE Reg No DE 24650880 on the type plate of the equipment you have bought then the equipment is a B2B appliance exclusively for commercial use according to European guidelines 2002 96 EC WEEE or to the German electronic and electrical equipment law ElektroG and it must be treated by the buyer in accordance with these guidelines The buyer is prohibited from selling it to a private user Damages may be claimed from the buyer for any costs placed on Seba Dynatronic or Hagenuk KMT by the legislator resulting from the sale of the equipment to a private person To dispose of the equipment once no separate agreement has been reached between the buyer and the manufacturer the buyer must return the equipment to the manufacturer first to put it into circulation so that they can introduce it to the legally relevant recycling system of the EU country concerned If unsure about the disposal of the equipment please contact the manufacturer Elimination d2. e The signal received was too weak or too irregular e Thereceiver was not held steady enough during the measuring process e Thereceiver was not positioned directly above the line at the beginning of the process The depth of the metallic conductor amounts to more than 5 m 16 ft The depth of the metallic conductor amounts to less than 30 cm 1 ft Such conductors must be specially marked in order to prevent damage during construction The receiver was moved too far to the left or right while making a rough estimate Move in the opposite direction until the following symbol appears Y o Proceed as described in step 8 on the previous page 4 28 sebak mr 4 2 5 Masking Out Lines Masking out lines Under certain circumstances lines at lower depths can hide deeper adjacent lines thus making it more difficult to locate them In such cases the transmission characteristics of the Easyloc Tx transmitter can be fully utilised and the lines which have already been located can be masked out Line with weaker Line with good inductive coupling inductive coupling How to proceed Follow the steps listed below in order to locate lines by masking out adjacent lines Step Action 1 Use the Easyloc Hx and Easyloc Tx to locate and pinpoint a buried line see section 4 2 2 General site surveying 2 With the Easyloc Rx rested on the ground straight above the located line ask a colleague to place the Easyloc
3. coupling in non metallic pipes In order to accommodate the transmission characteristics of a sonde the Easyloc Rx receiver has a special depth measurement feature which has to be activated through the system settings see section 4 2 1 1 Changing the system settings Even after the depth has been successfully determined all excavation work should be done with caution This is particularly important if a rough estimate of the depth was made as this can result in even greater deviations 2 Follow the steps below to determine the depth of a metallic conductor Step Action 1 If the depth of the conductor will be determined with the aid of the Easyloc Tx transmitter couple the transmitter s signal onto the metallic conductor in such a way that there is as little signal loss as possible see section 4 1 2 Options for direct and inductive signal coupling and switch on the transmitter see section 4 1 3 Initial use of the transmitter Do not forget to set the transmitter to continuous signal not a pulsed signal when measuring depth Press to switch on the receiver 3 Select the desired mode of operation see section 4 2 1 2 Modes of operation for the receiver by pressing the button The symbol for the currently selected mode of operation is shown in the lower right hand corner of the display 4 With a steady grip hold the receiver perpendicular to the position of a known metallic conductor e g above a location which was marke
4. destinado exclusivamente a uso comercial de conformidad con a la directiva 2002 96 CE RAEE o a la ley alemana relativa a aparatos el ctricos y electr nicos ElektroG y el comprador s lo lo puede usar de conformidad a esta directiva Queda prohibida la venta por parte del comprador a un consumidor final particular En caso de que el comprador venda el aparato a un consumidor final particular el primero estar obligado a pagar una indemnizaci n en concepto de los costes establecidos por ley que puedan surgir para Seba Dynatronic o Hagenuk KMT Cuando el comprador desee desechar el aparato y siempre que no se haya acordado otra cosa entre ste y el fabricante lo deber enviar al fabricante distribuidor originario para que este ltimo lo integre en el sistema de reciclaje dispuesto por ley en el pa s en cuesti n de la UE Si tiene dudas respecto al modo de desechar el aparato p ngase en contacto con el fabricante Smaltimento dell apparecchio Solo per acquirenti all interno dell UE Se sulla targhetta dell apparecchio acquistato da voi applicato un n di reg RAEE ad es n reg RAEE DE 24650880 l apparecchio da voi acquistato un apparecchio del tipo B2B adatto esclusivamente per scopi commerciali conforme alla direttiva 2002 96 CE RAEE o alla legge tedesca sullo smaltimento dei rifiuti di apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche ElektroG e dopo l acquisto va trattato in conformit a questa direttiva All acquir
5. or disconnected with metallic screen and earthing insulation Same application as in example 1 Metallic conduit with or without insulation against earthing The earth spike and the conduit should be spaced as far apart as possible Under certain circumstances optimum positioning of the earth spike may require several attempts If a return wire is available The spacing of the return wire should correspond to at least 10 times the depth of the line being located Pair of wires with or without screen with short circuit at the end of the cable For twisted pairs of wires with a h length of lay of the twist greater or equal to the laying depth the orientation of the cable can be easily determined Adjacent lines which are horizontal to each other gt Minimum of the reception signal Lines situated on top of each other vertically gt Maximum of the reception signal sebaKMT The following table explains various basic principles of direct galvanic coupling Principle of coupling 4 15 sebak mr Coupling via adapter cable Coupling via transmitter clamp 4 1 2 2 Coupling using special connection accessories The signal from the transmitter can be directly coupled into plug sockets antenna connections and telephone jacks with the aid of a suitable adapter cable In doing SO it is not necessary to disconnect the lines SebaKMT offers a ready made house connection set for this type of coupling also s
6. orientation of a metallic conductor Step 1 Action If the direction of the conductor will be determined with the aid of the Easyloc Tx transmitter couple the transmitter s signal onto the metallic conductor in such a way that there is as little signal loss as possible see section 4 1 2 Options for direct and inductive signal coupling and switch on the transmitter see section 4 1 3 Initial use of the transmitter Press to switch on the receiver oelect the desired mode of operation see section 4 2 1 2 Modes of operation for the receiver by pressing the button The symbol for the currently selected mode of operation is shown in the lower right hand corner of the display Hold the receiver perpendicular to the position of a known metallic conductor e g above a location which was marked during the probing of the site see section 4 2 2 General site surveying Rotate the receiver through its own axis over this location until the maximum signal strength is indicated see section 4 2 1 4 Handling the receiver Result The receiver is in line with the conductor when it is positioned where the signal is strongest which is prerequisite for determining the direction of the line To determine the path over an extended distance proceed by moving forward while maintaining the maximum signal strength If the signal becomes weaker check that the conductor has not changed direction or become deeper move and or rotate the receiv
7. the warranty will be honored the purchaser is responsible for notifying SebaKMT about any noticeable defects within 10 days at the latest of the date of purchase This warranty shall not cover defects or damages which are the result of misuse according to the specified usage and operating conditions improper storage or transport improper use or maintenance installation performed by persons facilities not authorised by SebaKMT The warranty does not cover damage resulting from normal wear and tear forceful use or use in conjunction with third party parts For claims for damages resulting from the violation of rights to remedy or replacement SebaKMT shall only be held liable in cases of gross negligence or willful wrong doing Absolutely no liability shall be assumed for minor negligence 1 4 Table of contents 1 2 5 NOLES ON SaATEIY soisin E pees teeuasecddouseeuscaneeaetean 1 6 Technical data san a an are a ia ected 2 7 SYSIEM OVERVICW nee 3 9 3 1 BAsyIOCHX TECEIVET ara een 3 10 3 2 Easvi0G IX WaANSiIMiWer ee en en ren en 3 12 USING TNE LOCATON System au ee ee 4 13 4 1 Connection and initial use of the Easyloc Tx transmitter eesseeeeeeesseesses 4 13 4 1 1 Transmitter signals and modes of operation uun ssssssnenennnnnnnnenn nenn nenne nennen 4 13 4 1 2 Options for direct and inductive signal coupling us2220002200 nenne nnnne nennen 4 14 4 1 2 1 Direct coupl
8. with the receiver he she will be informed of the weak batteries via the reception signal Type of Normal signal Signal when batteries are signal weak In order to change the six 1 5 V mono D cell batteries both screws on the back of the transmitter must be e g with the aid of a hon turned through turn 1 and the battery tray must be pulled 2 Please note that all the battereies are fitted in the same direction Changing the floor cap on The plastic floor cap which prevents the tip of the receiver from being damaged can the receiver be easily replaced with the aid of a pointed object e g screw driver Replacements can be ordered through the SEBA KMT sales team sebak mr Entsorgung des Ger tes Nur f r Erwerber innerhalb der EU Befindet sich auf dem Typenschild des von ihnen erworbenen Ger tes eine WEEE Reg Nr z B WEEE Reg Nr DE 24650880 so handelt es sich bei dem von Ihnen erworbenen Ger t um ein B2B Ger t ausschlie lich zur gewerblichen Nutzung entsprechend Richtlinie 2002 96 EG WEEE bzw deutschen Elektro und Elektronikger tegesetz ElektroG und ist durch den Erwerber entsprechend dieser Richtlinie zu behandeln The buyer is prohibited from selling it to a private user F r die durch Ver u erung des Ger tes an private Endverbraucher durch den Erwerber evtl entstehenden Kosten zu Lasten Seba Dynatronic oder Hagenuk KMT durch den Gesetzgeber ist der Erwerber schadensersatzpflichtig
9. Step 1 2 Action Press and hold the IN button Briefly press the button while continuing to hold down the button until an audible signal is heard The following image is display Now one of the following depth measurement processes may be selected by pressing the button Select this symbol if depth measurements will be made with the aid of a sonde Select this symbol if normal depth measurements without amp sonde will be made Now a unit of length used by the system may be selected by pressing the button Foot ft will be used as the unit for length Metre m will be used as the unit for length Press the 2 button to save the settings The changes will remain in effect even after the receiver is switched off and back on again 4 20 Basics of passive line location Modes of operation for the transmitter sebak mr 4 2 1 2 Modes of operation for the receiver If a Easyloc Tx transmitter is not available a site can also be probed by means of passive line location The Easyloc Rx receiver is capable of detecting radio signals in the frequency range between 15 kHz to 23 kHz as well as power signals in the frequency range between 50 60 Hz The following pictures illustrate how each of the signals couple onto conductors buried in the ground The two options explained above for passive location together with the option of active location with the Easyloc Tx transmitter result in the f
10. Tx on its back see picture nearby the line path at least 15 m away from the receiver 3 Slide the Easyloc Tx across the line until the signal strength bargraph is lowest indicating that the transmitter is directly above the line which thus is masked out Note that adjacent lines may not be parallel with the first cable route so sweep the receiver around in a circle about 10 m 15 m radius from the transmitter with the handle pointing towards the transmitter Any metallic lines within 2 5 m of the transmitter will be coupled with the transmitted signal 4 Pinpoint and determine the direction of any buried lines see section 4 2 1 4 Handling the receiver 4 29 sebak mr Changing the batteries in the receiver 5 Maintenance The status of the receiver s batteries is checked upon start up and indicated in the display The system regularly checks the battery strength as well If battery capacity falls below 10 of the threshold value an audible warning signal is given and the current status of the batteries is shown in the upper part of the display In order to replace the ten 1 5 V mignon AA batteries the battery housing must be removed as described in the following illustrations 9 30 sebak mr Changing the batteries in The batteries in the transmitter have to be replaced as soon as the red LED battery the transmitter indicator starts to blink Should this occur while the user is busy locating a line
11. and user friendly determination of the location orientation and depth of metallic lines e g cable and pipe lines It can be used to probe areas for unknown lines or for locating specific lines The Easyloc HxTx is distinguished by the following features e Robust construction for use in poor weather and in harsh environments e Simple user friendly operation concept with a minimum number of controls e Reliable battery status indicator The Easyloc RxTx location system is supplied in three different configurations The following table shows the scope of delivery for the various configurations Easyloc RxTx system Easyloc Rx Easyloc Tx incl transmitter and receiver receiver set transmitter set NENNEN IEEE MENU EEE ee ee ___ 6 a re ee SebaKMT offers a wide range of accessories for the Easyloc HxTx system which can be ordered through your distributor e Transmitter clamp 100 mm for the inductive coupling of a signal into exposed lines e House connection set for transmission of the house connection lines through the mains power supply telephone or cable TV connection e FlexiSonde emitting fibreglass cable for locating non metallic pipes e Probe battery powered mini transmitter for locating non metallic pipes 3 9 sebak mr 3 1 Easyloc Rx receiver Features The Easyloc Rx receiver is distinguished by the following features 2 passive signal modes areas for locating lines without the Easyloc Tx tr
12. ansmitter 1 active signal mode for locating lines with the Easyloc Tx transmitter Automatic depth determination when used together with the Easyloc Tx transmitter Semi automatic depth estimation when used without the Easyloc Tx transmitter in 2 passive signal modes Sensitivity level can be adjusted automatically or manually Lighted display for use in dim environments Components of the The following illustration shows the components of the Easyloc Rx receiver receiver Component 1 2 Description Control panel with display see page 3 11 Speaker with volume control The speaker plays back various acoustic signals e g beeps with modulating pitch relative to the signal strength Quieter Louder When the receiver is switched on the volume is set at a standard level The receiver will only start with the volume at a different level if the volume has been manually increased before switching off the receiver Headphone jack To connect headphones with a 3 5 mm plug connector Battery compartment Floor cap This replaceable floor cap serves to protect the housing 3 10 sebak mr Display and controls The following illustration shows the control panel and display for the Easyloc Rx Control element 1 sebaKMT e D maid Description Light sensor Light sensitive photo cells to automatically regulate the display lighting h The display lighting can be manually activated for one minute by
13. briefly covering the light sensor On Off switch By quickly pressing this button the Easyloc Rx can be switched on or off The Easyloc Rx will switch off automatically if no functions are carried out within 7 minutes of being switched on Display Provides a visual indication of reception strength line depth mode of operation battery status and menu items Button 1 Depending on the status of the system this button is used to e Start measuring depth e Manually decrease reception sensitivity Button 2 Depending on the status of the system this button is used to e Adjust reception sensitivity e Start measuring depth Button 3 Depending on the status of the system this button is used to e Select the mode of operation e Manually increase reception sensitivity sebak mr 3 2 Easyloc Tx transmitter Features The Easyloc Tx transmitter is distinguished by the following features e Inductive coupling of the 33 kHz signal using the integrated antenna or transmitter clamp e Direct galvanic coupling of the 33 kHz signal using connected equipment such as the measurement cable and power socket adapter e Two step 0 1 W 0 5 W adjustable transmission power e Selectable signal output continuous or pulsed Transmitter control panel The following illustration shows the control panel and display for the Easyloc Tx Control element 1 sebaKMT Easyloc Tx Description Battery status in
14. d during the site survey The signal strength bargraph should show zero see section 4 2 2 General site surveying In doing so the tip of the receiver should touch the ground 5 Rotate the receiver through its own axis over this location until the maximum signal strength is indicated see section 4 2 1 4 Handling the 4 26 Step sebak mr Action Press the button to begin measuring the depth For automatic depth measurement For making a rough estimate of while working in TRANSMITTER the depth while working in RADIO mode or POWER GRID mode the measured depth will be the following symbol will appear shown in the display in the display The following steps can be skipped The measurement has to be continued from step 7 Move to one side until the following symbol appears in the display Y y at oO iri IND Mark this spot then move in the opposite direction to the other side of the line until the symbol appears in the display again Mark this spot as well then measure the distance between the two spots Result Half the distance between the two spots corresponds approximately to the depth of the line 4 27 sebak mr Indications and error During the depth measuring process the following symbols are used to notify the messages user about certain characteristics and errors Symbol Meaning For of one of the following reasons the depth could not be measured
15. dicator When the battery status LED blinks in red the batteries need to be replaced On Off switch By quickly pressing this button the Easyloc Tx can be switched on or off All appropriate LED s blink when the Easyloc Tx is on depending on operating function Signal type button This button is used to switch between continuous and pulsed signal output Jacks for connecting accessories These jacks are used to create a direct galvanic connection with the target line or to create a connection using a special connection set e g EasyClamp transmitter clamp or house connection set Mode button This button is used to switch between inductive and direct signal coupling galvanically or via transmitter clamp Signal strength button This button is used to select one of two signal strength levels 0 1 W or 0 5 W Signal characteristics Mode of operation sebak mr 4 Using the location system 4 1 Connection and initial use of the Easyloc Tx transmitter 4 1 1 Transmitter signals and modes of operation The type and strength of the output signal can be configured by the user as follows to meet the specific requirements of either the line to be located or the site to be surveyed Symbol HH E Signal type Pulsed signal As it is more easily distinguished from other signals the pulsed signal is helpful for locating when there is interference within the frequency range of the transmitter This also helps to co
16. e l appareil Uniquement pour acqu reurs de l Union Europ enne si un num ro d enregistrement p ex DE 24650880 se trouve sur la plaque signal tique de l appareil dont vous avez fait l acquisition cet appareil est un appareil de type B2B r serv exclusivement un usage commercial conform ment la directive 2002 96 EG WEEE ou la loi allemande sur les quipements lectriques et lectroniques ElektroG et doit tre utilis par son acqu reur dans le respect de cette r glementation La cession un utilisateur priv par l acqu reur est interdite L acqu reur est tenu de r parer le dommage pour tous co ts ventuels r sultant de la cession de l appareil un utilisateur priv par l acqu reur et imputables Seba Dynatronic ou Hagenuk KMT de par la l gislation Pour que le produit soit limin sauf accord entre acqu reur et fabricant stipulant autrement l acqu reur devra renvoyer le produit son fabricant responsable de la premi re mise en circulation afin que ce dernier puisse le remettre au syst me appropri de retraitement de mat riaux recyclables du pays de l Union Europ nne concern En cas d incertitudes concernant l limination du produit veuillez contacter le fabricant Eliminar el aparato S lo para compradores dentro de la UE Si un n mero de registro RAEE en la placa de caracter sticas del aparato por ejemplo n mero de registro RAEE DE 24650880 se trata de un aparato B2B
17. ee section 3 System overview page 3 9 The transmitter signal can be coupled onto easily accessible cables with the aid of a transmitter clamp In doing so it is not necessary to disconnect the cables By ensuring that the transmitter clamp is completely closed around the cable only a small leakage field will be generated This can significantly reduce the unwanted coupling of the signal onto neighbouring lines Ideally the cables will be grounded at both ends but even if they are not grounded at one end selecting high power transmitter output will assist easy location 4 16 Inductive signal coupling sebak mr 4 1 2 3 Inductive signal coupling For lines which are not easily accessible the signal from the transmitter has to be inductively coupled via the integrated antenna The inductive coupling of the signal is highly recommended if unknown lines are to be located e g at a construction site To determine the orientation of a specific line the transmitter has to be positioned directly above the presumed line as shown in the following illustration In doing so the best signal coupling is achieved when the handle of the transmitter housing is aligned with the presumed lay of the line When locating lines using inductive signal coupling the following guidelines should be observed e As the signal can be coupled onto other conductors when using inductive coupling direct coupling of the transmitter is alway
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19. er to the left and right until the maximum signal strength is detected again The path of the metallic conductor should always be followed until it exits the site being searched and its path should be clearly marked along the way with paint chalk or marker flags Adjust the sensitivity of the receiver as needed if the signal level is too strong weak see section 4 2 1 3 Regulating the sensitivity level to match the reception signal strength It is advisable to manually adjust the sensitivity level 4 25 sebak mr Preconditions for automatic depth measurement Measuring depth with the aid of a sonde How to proceed 4 2 4 Determining the depth of a line The Easyloc Hx receiver has an automatic pushbutton depth measurement feature One precondition is that a clear signal from the Easyloc Tx transmitter is coupled onto the conductor to be measured For this procedure the transmitter s signal has to be continuous not pulsed see section 4 1 1 Transmitter signals and modes of operation In addition to this precondition automatic depth measurement will only function when the mode of operation is set to TRANSMITTER It will not function if set to POWER GRID or RADIO If these preconditions are not met a rough estimate of the depth may be made using the manual method If the depth of a non metallic pipe needs to be determined the measurement has to be made with aid of a sonde or the FlexSonde see section 4 1 2 4 Signal
20. es using a grid search pattern to cover the site and locate conductors in all directions If the site will be surveyed with the aid of the Easyloc Tx transmitter used on induction the position of the transmitter should be changed by at least one metre and 90 after the first sweep of the site and the site should be probed again in the same manner The minimum spacing of 15 m between the transmitter and receiver must always be maintained Follow the steps below when probing a site for unknown metallic conductors Step Action 1 If the site will be searched with the aid of the Easyloc Tx transmitter the transmitter needs to be configured as described in section 4 1 3 Initial use of the transmitter before proceeding Press 9 to switch on the receiver 3 Select the desired mode of operation see section 4 2 1 2 Modes of operation for the receiver by pressing the button The symbol for the currently selected mode of operation is shown in the lower right hand corner of the display 4 Pace off the site as previously described and make a grid search of the site Adjust the sensitivity of the receiver as needed if the signal level is too strong weak see section 4 2 1 3 Regulating the sensitivity level to match the reception signal strength 5 When a conductor is located pinpoint the strongest signal see section 4 24 sebak mr 4 2 3 Determining the direction of a line How to proceed Follow the steps below to determine the
21. ge of the receiver up to the lower edge of the battery compartment and IP 56 for all parts sebak mr Easyloc Tx Limit values and standards The following parameters are specified for the Easyloc Tx transmitter Parameter Transmitted power Frequency Power supply Operating time Temperature range Operation e Storage Weight Dimensions W x H x D Type of protection Value 0 1 W 0 5 W switchable 32 768 kHz 6 x IEC R20 D cell Mono 40 hours for intermittent use with alkaline batteries 20 C in accordance with DIN EN 60068 1 20 bis 55 C 30 bis 70 C 1 7 kg 260 x 255 x 140 mm in accordance with EN 60529 IP 56 The following limit values and standards are applicable for the Easyloc HxTx location system Parameter Sinusoidal vibrations Peak acceleration Frequency Free fall Max height packaged Relative humidity Atmospheric pressure Protection class 2 8 Value in accordance with DIN EN 60068 2 6 20 m s 10 Hz 150 Hz in accordance with DIN 60068 2 32 80 cm weight up to 10 kg max 93 96 at 30 C max 4 kPa III Intended use Features Scope of delivery Configuration Equipment Easyloc Rx receiver Easyloc Tx transmitter Measurement cable 2 m Alligator clip Earthing spike IEC R6 AA cell Mignon IEC R20 D cell Mono Nylon bag Accessories sebak mr 3 System overview The Easyloc RxTx location system is designed for the uncomplicated
22. illustration shows an example of direct coupling If the lines being located are energised the following five safety precautions should be taken before connecting the transmitter WARNUNG Bil Eie du 1 Disconnect power Secure against reconnection Check for presence of current Make earth connection and short circuit 5 Cover or block access to adjacent components which are energised If disconnection is not possible use the transmitter clamp method see section 4 1 2 2 Coupling using special connection accessories Principles of direct coupling Application Single wire lines or pipes with or without insulation against earthing The distance between the earth spike and the ends of the connected lines should be as great as possible There is a danger of the return current h flowing through the earth into adjacent lines which could result in their path being followed Single wire cable with metallic screen and earthing insulation Short circuit between internal conductor and screen at the end of the cable with earthing at the beginning and end of the cable as well If the earth connections made are h unfavourable the current in the internal conductor and the return current in the screen will cancel each other out Under certain circumstances this can prevent the cable from being detected Alternatively a connection without an earth connection can also be made Multiple wire cable internal conductor connected
23. ine the position and orientation of a metallic conductor the following rules should be internalised and applied when locating lines As shown in the following illustration the receiver should always be held in front of the body in an upright position and as close to the ground as possible When the transmitter is brought directly over a metallic conductor the maximum signal strength will be measured If the receiver is moved away from the conductor towards the side and is not rotated while doing so the signal will drop off proportionately The alignment of the receiver in relation to the orientation of the conductor the antenna being the starting point of alignment has the following effects on the reception signal strength e Receiver in line with the conductor gt maximum signal strength e Receiver perpendicular to the conductor gt minimum signal strength un E Se Wo TED zem uU CE GF gt 5 4 23 sebak mr Requirement Basics of site surveying How to proceed 4 2 2 General site surveying A general site probing urgently needs to be conducted and there is inaccurate or no information available as to the location and orientation of metallic conductors on a site planned for construction e g excavation work When a site is to be searched for unknown conductors a systematic approach should be taken The following picture illustrates how to proceed Carry out a passive survey in POWER GRID and RADIO mod
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25. ions Working with products from SebaKMT Repair and maintenance Connections to live cables Lines without a signal 1 Notes on safety This handbook contains basic instructions for the initial use and operation of the Easyloc RxTx For this reason it is important to ensure that the handbook is available to personnel authorised and trained to use the device at all times Any personnel who will be using the devices should read the handbook thoroughly The manufacturer shall not be liable for any injury or damage to personnel or property which arise due to non observance of the safety precautions contained in this handbook Country specific standards and regulations should also be observed It is important to observe the general electric regulations of the particular country in which the device will be setup and used as well as current national regulations for accident prevention and current company internal regulations work operating and safety regulations The use of original accessories ensures system safety and reliable operation The use of other parts is not permitted and shall result in termination of the warranty Repair and maintenance work may only be performed by SebaKMT or authorised service partners SebaKMT recommends having the system inspected and maintained at a Seba KMT service centre once a year SebaKMT also offers its customers on site service Please contact your respective service centre as needed Connec
26. nserve the batteries Depth measurements cannot be made using a pulsating signal Continuous signal This signal type has to be activated before a taking a depth measurement Signal strength Low output signal strength 0 1 W Low signal strength conserves the batteries High output signal strength 0 5 W The Easyloc Tx can be used in the following modes Symbol Mode of operation Induction In this mode of operation the transmitter s signal is emitted through the integrated antenna and is thereby inductively coupled with any metallic lines located within a certain radius Direct connection In this mode of operation the signal is directly coupled with a metallic line via the measurement cable which is connected to the jacks on the front panel of the transmitter Transmitter clamps alligator clips or power socket adapters for example may be used to connect the measurement cable to the lines 4 13 4 1 2 Options for direct and inductive signal coupling 4 1 2 1 Direct coupling on cables and pipes Introduction Direct galvanic coupling is practical for cables which are easily accessible and free of current The method of connection is dependent upon the position and nature of the lines e g insulation cable conduit accessibility of the cable ends Direct coupling presents a reliable option for selective cable location as the signal can be coupled onto a specific cable with virtually no loss The following
27. ollowing three modes of operation Symbol Mode of operation Gp RADIO m For locating cables which are carrying VLF reradiated radio signals POWER GRID For locating mains power supply cables through which current with a grid frequency is flowing TRANSMITTER 4 For locating cables or pipes onto which the signal from the Easyloc Tx transmitter will be coupled 4 21 sebak mr Display of reception signal strength and sensitivity Regulating the sensitivity level 4 2 1 3 Regulating the sensitivity level to match the reception signal strength Reception signal strength and sensitivity are shown in the following segments of the display Segment Mode of operation 1 Reception signal display bargraph The strength of the reception signal is represented by this bargraph scale These are relative values which are based on the sensitivity level set in the receiver The triangles A V above and below the scale are a visual marker for maximum values They move towards the right as long as the signal strength increases and continue in this direction until it either levels off or decreases The maximum marker remains in this position for 3 seconds and thus provides the user with a helpful visual aid for determining the maximum signal strength 2 Sensitivity display gain level in 9c The sensitivity level set in the receiver which coincides with the total spectrum which the receiver is capable of processing is rep
28. own in the picture 4 18 4 1 3 sebak mr Initial use of the transmitter How to proceed Follow the steps listed below in order to prepare the transmitter to search for lines in conjunction with the receiver Step 1 Action Connect the transmitter to the line to be located using the most suitable method or place the transmitter on the site to be searched see section 4 1 2 Options for direct and inductive signal coupling Press to switch on the transmitter Select the desired output signal using the P and m buttons see section 4 1 Connection and initial use of the Easyloc Tx transmitter page 4 13 A green LED indicates that the respective setting is active Select the desired mode of operation using the button see section 4 1 Connection and initial use of the Easyloc Tx transmitter page 4 13 Result In Direct mode an LED next to the symbol indicates how good the connection is to the connected line e Green blinking good low resistance connection e Alternating red and green sufficient connection e Red blinking poor no high resistance connection As described in chapter 4 2 Locating lines with the Easyloc Rx receiver use the Easyloc Rx to locate metallic conductors 4 19 4 2 Locating lines with the Easyloc Rx receiver 4 2 1 The basics of locating lines with the receiver 4 2 1 1 Changing the system settings How to proceed To reach the system menu in the receiver proceed as follows
29. resented by this scale The higher the level of sensitivity is set the more capable the receiver is of detecting weaker signals The numeric display above the bars shows the utilisation factor as a percent Should the scale for reception signal strength bargraph provide virtually no indication or the display is completely utilised either a manual or automatic adjustment of the sensitivity level has to be made To start an automatic sensitivity level adjustment the 2 button has to be pressed once The sensitivity level of the receiver will be automatically adjusted so that the strength of the signal currently being received will be optimally displayed fill half of the scale To start a manual sensitivity level adjustment the 2 button has to be pressed twice in rapid succession The following indicator will appear in the display Now the sensitivity of the receiver can be decreased by one percent by pressing the button or increased by one percent by pressing the s button This process can be accelerated by holding down the respective button To exit the manual sensitivity level adjustment menu the 2 button has to be pressed twice in rapid succession By pressing the button only once the depth measurement process will begin see section 4 2 4 Determining the depth of a line 4 22 Basics for handling the receiver sebak mr 4 2 1 4 Handling the receiver and locating the line In order to be able to determ
30. s preferable when locating lines selectively Inductive signal coupling should only be opted for in cases where the line being located is not easily accessible see section 4 1 2 1 Direct coupling on cables and pipes and section 4 1 2 2 Coupling using special connection accessories e While taking measurements make sure that a distance of at least 15 m is always maintained between the receiver and transmitter in order to prevent the coupling of the transmitter s signal through the air e When searching for unknown lines at a site the position of the transmitter has to be changed at least once by one metre and 90 e tis also a good idea to position the transmitter at visible cable ends such as at distribution boxes or light poles sebak mr 4 1 2 4 Signal coupling in non metallic pipes Signal coupling in non With the aid of the FlexiSonde or a sonde the transmitters signal can be metallic pipes transmitted through non metallic pipes To do this the sonde has to be pushed into J PM M ii u m Zu Ei ee eee M Both the FlexiSonde and the sonde are available as accessories for the Easyloc RxTx location system see section System overview page 3 9 When locating non metallic pipes the following guidelines should be observed e Practice locating the sonde or Flexitracer head before pushing it into the drain or duct e Strongest signal will be detected when the receiver is above and perpendicular to the sonde as sh
31. sebakMT Operating Instructions Easyloc RxTx Mess und Ortungstechnik Measuring and Locating Technologies Elektrizitatsnetze Power Networks Kommunikationsnetze Communication Networks Rohrleitungsnetze Water Networks Leitungsortung Line Locating Edition 1 2006 35 Reference number 890003801 sebak mr Support from SebaKMT Kabelmesstechnik GmbH This operation manual is intended to provide instructions for operation and to serve as a reference It is designed to help you find answers and solutions to questions and problems as quickly as possible If you should encounter a problem please carefully read the handbook first Refer to the table of contents and carefully read the relevant chapter In addition please check all connections on the devices If the issue still cannot be resolved please refer to the following addresses Seba Dynatronic Hagenuk KMT Mess und Ortungstechnik GmbH Kabelmesstechnik GmbH Dr Herbert lann Str 6 R deraue 41 D 96148 Baunach D 01471 Radeburg Dresden Telephone 49 9544 68 0 Telephone 49 35208 84 0 Fax 49 9544 22 73 Fax 449 35208 84 249 Email sales sebakmt com http www sebakmt com sebak r www sebakmt com service sebakmt com SebaKMT All rights reserved No part of this handbook may be photocopied or reproduced in any way without prior written consent from SebaKMT We reserve the right to edit the contents of the handbook witho
32. tions to live cables should be made by qualified personnel The Easylox Rx can only locate lines which emit a signal Therefore it is important to always exercise extreme caution when digging even if no lines have been found 1 6 Easyloc Rx 2 Technical data sebak mr The following parameters are specified for the Easyloc Rx receiver Parameter Frequency ranges e Range 1 radio e Range 2 power network e Range 3 transmitter Sensitivity Range 1 radio e Range 2 power network e Range 3 transmitter Dynamic response range Range 1 radio e Range 2 power network e Range 3 transmitter Depth determination e Depth range e Resolution e Accuracy Range 1 radio Range 2 power network Range 3 transmitter Power supply Operating time Temperature range Operation e Storage Weight Dimensions W x H x D Type of protection Dust and water protected 2 Value 15 kHz to 23 kHz 50 Hz 60 Hz optionally 100 Hz can be adjusted by SebaKMT service personnel 32 768 kHz at a depth of 1 m gt 20 WA gt 7 mA gt 5 WA 120 dB 135 dB 120 dB 0 1m 5m 4in 16 ft 0 1 m 20 20 5 bis 2 m 20 2 m 5 m 10 x IEC R6 AA cell Mignon 40 hours for intermittent use with alkaline batteries 20 C in accordance with DIN EN 60068 1 20 bis 55 C 30 bis 70 C 2 5 kg 99 x 660 x 252 mm in accordance with EN 60529 IP 67 from the lower ed
33. ut advance notification thereof SebaKMT assumes no liability for technical or typographical errors or mistakes in this handbook Furthermore SebaKMT assumes no liability for damages which directly or indirectly result from the delivery performance or use of this material 1 3 sebak mr Terms of warranty In accordance with the following conditions SebaKMT provides the purchaser with a warranty for all products distributed by SebaKMT SebaKMT guarantees that SebaKMT products are free from manufacturing and material defects which could significantly reduce their value or performance at the time of delivery This guarantee does not cover software related issues During the warranty period SebaKMT will repair or replace defective parts with new or like new with the same functionality and service life as new parts parts based on its own determination Any other warranty claims particularly those of consequential harm caused by a defect can not be accepted Any parts replaced in accordance with the warranty shall remain the property of SebaKMT The warranty from SebaKMT is valid for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase Parts supplied by SebaKMT in fulfillment of this guarantee shall be excluded from the remaining warranty coverage period but are guaranteed for at least 90 days under the same warranty terms All warranty work shall be conducted by SebaKMT exclusively or through an authorised repair shop In order to ensure that
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