UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual CMW® Issue 1.
UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Overview - 1 Overview Chapter Contents Serial Number Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 IEC Safety Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Overview - 2 Serial Number Location Serial Number Location Record serial numbers and date of purchase in spaces provided. Unit serial number is located as shown.
UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Overview - 3 System Components System Components Receiver (RX) Model Standard Features UtiliGuard B Receiver with 5 frequencies, upgradable UtiliGuard Receiver: 70+ frequencies, configuration software UtiliGuard with Bluetooth Receiver: 70+ frequencies, configuration software, Bluetooth transmitter UtiliGuard+ Receiver: 70+ frequencies, configuration software, radio transmitter, RX/TX communication, Ambient Noise function Transmitter (TX) Model Description
Overview - 4 UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Intended Use Intended Use The UtiliGuard Series receivers are designed to locate buried pipes and cables. Over 70 frequencies and four modes of operation are available to suit your specific locating needs. The UtiliGuard B receiver is offered without all options described and will be configured when ordered. The T5 and T12 transmitters place signals on target cables to be detected by UtiliGuard Series receivers.
UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Overview - 5 FCC Statement FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by The Charles Machine Works, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Overview - 6 UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual About This Manual About This Manual This manual contains information for the proper use of this equipment. Cross references such as “See page 50” will direct you to detailed procedures. Bulleted Lists Bulleted lists provide helpful or important information or contain procedures that do not have to be performed in a specific order. Numbered Lists Numbered lists contain illustration callouts or list steps that must be performed in order.
UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Foreword - 7 Foreword This manual is an important part of your equipment. It provides safety information and operation instructions to help you use and maintain your Ditch Witch® equipment. Read this manual before using your equipment. Keep it with the equipment at all times for future reference. If you sell your equipment, be sure to give this manual to the new owner. If you need a replacement copy, contact your Ditch Witch dealer.
Foreword - 8 UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Issue number 1.0/OM-4/13 Part number 053-2630 Copyright 2013 by The Charles Machine Works, Inc. , Ditch Witch, CMW, Jet Trac, and Subsite are registered trademarks of The Charles Machine Works, Inc.
UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Contents - 9 Contents Overview 1 machine serial number, information about the type of work this machine is designed to perform, basic machine components, and how to use this manual Foreword 5 part number, revision level, and publication date of this manual, and factory contact information Safety 11 machine safety alerts and emergency procedures Control Icons 15 control menus and display icon descriptions Locate 45 procedures for locating active, passive a
Contents - 10 CMW® UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual
UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Safety - 11 Safety Chapter Contents Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Safety Alert Classifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Safety Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety - 12 UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Guidelines Guidelines Follow these guidelines before operating any jobsite equipment: • Complete proper training and read operator’s manual before using equipment. • Contact your local One-Call (811 in USA) or the One-Call referral number (888-258-0808 in USA and Canada) to have underground utilities located before working. Also contact any utilities that do not participate in the One-Call service.
UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Safety - 13 Safety Alert Classifications Safety Alert Classifications These classifications and the icons defined on the following pages work together to alert you to situations which could be harmful to you, jobsite bystanders or your equipment. When you see these words and icons in the book or on the unit, carefully read and follow all instructions. YOUR SAFETY IS AT STAKE. Watch for the three safety alert levels: DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION.
UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Safety - 14 Safety Alerts Safety Alerts Electric shock. Contacting electric lines will cause death or serious injury. Know location of lines and stay away. Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury. Use correct equipment and work methods. Use and maintain proper safety equipment. Explosion possible. Serious injury or equipment damage could occur. Follow directions carefully. Incorrect procedures could result in death, injury, or property damage.
UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Safety - 15 Safety Alert Safety Alert Read and follow all safety precautions. Do not operate equipment unless you have completed proper training and have read the operator’s manual. Check that equipment is in good condition and that test leads are clean and have no cracked insulation. HIGH VOLTAGE. This device produces electric current that could cause death or serious injury. Electric shock may result if you touch the clips on the HV output cable.
Safety - 16 UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Safety Alert CMW®
UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Control Icons - 17 Control Icons Chapter Contents Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 • Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 • Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 • Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control Icons - 18 UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Receiver Receiver Receiver Keypad Keypad buttons perform several functions depending on operating mode. To activate most functions, press and release the button. For other functions, press and hold the button until the function activates.
UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Control Icons - 19 Receiver Receiver Display 1. Gain 5. Estimated depth 2. Signal strength 6. Current meter 3. Peak signal 7. Unit status bar (see below) 4.
UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Control Icons - 20 Receiver Receiver Menus Menus allow the operator to set user interface preferences. Use the up, down, select/next, and back buttons on the keypad to navigate the menu. Receiver Menu Icons Frequency Select frequencies to activate.
UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Control Icons - 21 Transmitter Transmitter Transmitter Keypad Keypad buttons perform several functions depending on operating mode. To activate most functions, press and release the button. For other functions, press and hold the button until the function activates.
Control Icons - 22 UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Transmitter Transmitter Display The transmitter display shows the status of selected options as well as the active frequency and meter reading.
UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Control Icons - 23 Transmitter Menus Menus allow the operator to set user interface preferences. Use the up, down, select/next, and back keypad buttons to navigate the menu.
Control Icons - 24 CMW® UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual
UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Locate - 25 Locate Chapter Contents Prepare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 • Select Signal Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 • Select Antenna Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 • Link Receiver to Transmitter (Advanced Units). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 • Select Locating Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Locate - 26 Prepare Prepare Select Signal Mode UtiliGuard Series receivers detect active and passive signals. Select the signal best suited for the locating jobsite. Depending on the receiver model, all modes might not be available.
UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Locate - 27 Prepare Select Antenna Configuration Select the antenna configuration best suited for the locating jobsite. Antenna Description Advantage / Disadvantage Single Peak Uses one horizontal antenna to detect signal. Response is highest at strongest signal. more range / less precise Twin Peak Uses two horizontal antenna to detect signal. Response is highest at strongest signal.
Locate - 28 UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Prepare Select Frequency The UtiliGuard transmitter can send signals in over 70 frequencies at 5 watt and 12 watt power levels. Likewise, the receiver can display information in over 70 frequencies. Optimal frequencies for your area can be configured for each unit using UtiliGuard software. Use the UtiliGuard+ Ambient Noise measurement application to determine suitable frequencies.
UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Locate - 29 Prepare Measure Ambient Noise (Advanced Units) The UtiliGuard+ Ambient Noise application measures noise on the jobsite. For best locating, select a frequency with the least amount of noise. Noise levels are indicated numerically and graphically. To measure ambient noise: 1. Ensure that transmitter output is turned off. 2. From the receiver menu, select the Ambient Noise function.
UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Locate - 30 Locate Active Signals Locate Active Signals Setup Follow setup procedures for the type of locating you will be doing: direct connection, induction clamp, connecting to live power with live power adapter, or broadcast induction. For all types of active location that require leads, connect leads to transmitter at connector (2). Keep connector covered when not in use. When it is necessary to connect to external power, use connector (1).
UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Locate - 31 Locate Active Signals Direct Connection Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury. Use correct equipment and work methods. Use and maintain proper safety equipment. NOTICE: • Electric shock or equipment damage can result if transmitter is connected to live cable. Contact qualified utility personnel and follow all standards and requirements for disconnecting and grounding cables.
UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Locate - 32 Locate Active Signals Connect with Live Power Adapter Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury. Use correct equipment and work methods. Use and maintain proper safety equipment. NOTICE: • Do not operate equipment unless you are properly qualified to work on live power conductors. • Use personal protective equipment rated for voltage and current of power conductor being connected to as defined by OSHA standards when using live power adapter.
UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Locate - 33 Locate Active Signals Induction To set up transmitter for induction: 1. Remove cable, stake, clamp and any other metal objects from transmitter. 2. Place transmitter parallel to and directly above suspected cable as shown. Note: Transmitter must be parallel to object, as shown, in order to produce the best signal. 3. Turn on transmitter. 4. Check battery level.
Locate - 34 UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Locate Active Signals Technique IMPORTANT: Follow steps below for all types of active location. For reference, the illustration above shows direct connection method. If using broadcast induction, ensure that transmitter is in line with and above suspected cable, as shown on previous page. 1. Facing away from the transmitter, walk in an arc approximately 25’ (A, 7.5 m) around transmitter, as shown above. 2.
UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Locate - 35 Locate Active Signals Use Advanced Features Direction Enable Direction Enable allows the operator to set a reference for current flow on a target line. It is useful for maintaining line identity on jobsites where multiple utilities are present. Direction Enable is only available: • on UtiliGuard and UtiliGuard+ units; • in line location mode; and • at frequencies of 10kHz and below. To use Direction Enable: 1.
Locate - 36 UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Locate Active Signals Offset Depth Offset Depth assists in locating a target line that cannot be accessed from directly above due to obstruction. The function uses available data to estimate horizontal distance (X) and depth (D). 1. On the receiver menu, navigate to Options>Offset Depth and select “Enable”. 2. Begin by holding receiver parallel to line. 3. Tilt receiver until center diamond (1) appears.
UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Locate - 37 Locate Active Signals High Power Output NOTICE: When using high power output, either install a Lithium ion battery pack or connect the transmitter to an external power source. High Power Output is a feature on UtiliGuard T12 and T12+ units. It allows the operator to transmit 12 watts on an active line at less than 10kHz and below. Use this function on large diameter direct buried steel pipe and long distance locates. To activate: 1.
UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Locate - 38 Locate Active Signals Situation What to try Signal is transferring to other cables. • Lower the frequency. • Lower the power level. • Use direct connection, if possible, or use induction clamp. • Move the ground stake away from the target cable and away from other buried cables. • Apply signal at the point where the target cable is farthest from the other cables.
UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Locate - 39 Locate Passive Signal Locate Passive Signal Setup Follow setup procedures for the type of locating you will be doing. Always check receiver battery level at startup. See “Battery level” on page 21. NOTICE: Cables with no A/C current flowing through them are hard to detect and may be hazardous because they may still have voltage potential. To locate, turn on an appliance to cause current to flow and use active search methods.
UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Locate - 40 Locate Passive Signal Trace the Cable Walk along the suspected path while moving the receiver from side to side across the area. IMPORTANT: Keep receiver handle parallel to the suspected cable path. ss1080a-d.eps Mark the Cable Sweep, focus, and trace all detected signals in the area. Mark cable paths with colored paint or flags. See the chart below for standard color markings for cable locations.
UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Locate - 41 Locate Beacon Signal Locate Beacon Signal Trace metallic pipes or conduits by locating and following a beacon signal. IMPORTANT: Large metal objects and other signals (such as railroad signals or overhead power lines) will distort signal. Setup 1. Follow instructions for installing beacon battery. 2. Turn on receiver to ensure that beacon is functioning properly. 3. Attach beacon to plumber’s snake or flex rod. Technique 1. Turn on receiver. 2.
Locate - 42 UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Locate Beacon Signal Peak Signal Method: When the peak signal is in range, rotation arrows will appear. Follow arrows (2) to rotate the receiver so that it is perpendicular to the beacon. Follow fore/aft arrow (1) to locate the strongest signal response.
UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Locate - 43 Locate Beacon Signal 6. When the beacon is correctly located, a diamond (1) will form in the center of the compass, the exterior arrows (2) will appear, and the depth reading will display. 7. If operating in Manual depth, press the Depth key to estimate depth. NOTICE: When estimating depth with a beacon in nonmetallic pipe, depth shown will be to the center of the beacon, not to the top of the pipe. 8.
Locate - 44 UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Common Signal Problems Common Signal Problems Distortions in the electromagnetic field around a cable can affect location accuracy. Tees, bends, parallel cables, crossing cables, or large metallic objects can distort signals. IMPORTANT: If target depth and location are critical, confirm by hand-digging or vacuum excavation.
UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Service - 45 Service Chapter Contents General Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 As Needed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Service - 46 General Care General Care Under normal operating conditions, receiver, transmitter and A-frame detector need only minor maintenance. Following these care instructions can ensure longer equipment life: • Do not drop the equipment. • Do not expose the equipment to high heat (such as in the rear window of a vehicle). • Clean equipment with a damp cloth and mild soap. Never use scouring powder. • Do not immerse in any liquid.
UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Service - 47 As Needed Transmitter Unit Change Batteries Use ten D-cell alkaline batteries or a Lithium-ion battery pack in transmitter. Battery cells inside may vent or rupture. Do not crush, do not heat or incinerate, do not short circuit, do not dismantle, do not immerse in any liquid. Observe charging instructions. To help avoid injury, see battery manufacturer’s safety instructions. 1. Open battery cover. 2. Insert batteries as shown.
Service - 48 UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Update Software Update Software The manufacturer updates software periodically to fix bugs and improve functionality. These updates are accessible through web-based software available with this product. To install updates: 1. Use a USB cable to connect the unit to a personal computer. 2. Launch the software and follow prompts to install updates. Refer to the software application for more information.
UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Specifications - 49 Receivers Specifications Receivers Dimensions U.S. Metric H Height 27.2” 69.09 cm L Length 12.8 ” 32.50 cm W Width 4.8” 12.19 cm Weight 4.8 lb 2.18 kg Operation U.S.
Specifications - 50 UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Transmitters Transmitters Dimensions U.S. Metric H Height 10” 25.40 cm L Length 12” 30.48 cm W Width 7.8” 19.1 cm Weight 7.8 lb 3.54 kg Operation U.S. Metric Operating temperature range -4°F to 122°F -20°C to 50°C Maximum power output: 12 watts Standard operating frequency: Over 70 frequencies. Timer: unit runs continuously or shuts off after running for a selected hour interval (8-hour maximum).
UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Specifications - 51 System Operation System Operation Operating Modes and Frequencies Active cable, standard: Over 70 frequencies Passive cable, standard: 60 Hz, 120 Hz, 180 Hz, 50 Hz, 100 Hz, 150 Hz Beacon, optional (locate/depth only): any frequency. Radio, optional (locate only) Fault finding: signal is compatible with 980SFP, AF2 and AF1 A-frame detectors Locating Ranges U.S. Metric Cables 15’ 4.6 m Beacons 10’ 3m Depth Estimate Tolerances* U.S.
Specifications - 52 UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual System Operation CMW®
UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Support - 53 Procedure Support Procedure Notify your dealer immediately of any malfunction or failure of Ditch Witch Electronics® equipment. Always give model, serial number, and approximate date of your equipment purchase. This information should be recorded and placed on file by the owner at the time of purchase. Return damaged unit to dealer for inspection and warranty consideration if in warranty time frame.
UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Warranty - 54 Electronics Limited Warranty Policy Warranty Electronics Limited Warranty Policy Subject to the limitation and exclusions herein, free replacement parts and labor will be provided when a unit fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one (1) year of first commercial use (See Exceptions below for specific products). Defects shall be determined through inspection by Manufacturer or authorized repair centers.
UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Warranty - 55 Electronics Limited Warranty Policy (Exclusions from Product Warranty, continued) • Manufacturer reserves the right to make changes in design and/or improvements to products from time to time, and user understands that Manufacturer shall have no obligation to upgrade any previously manufactured product to include any such changes.
Warranty - 56 UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Electronics Limited Warranty Policy CMW®
