User's Manual

PDL-4 A.C.ID-M System (with GPS) User Guide
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If the EXIT button is pressed depth and current will be
logged without GPS data.
If the VectorBar is tilted at an angle of more than 45
0
the 'Tilt angle too great (45
0
maximum)' screen is
displayed.
Successful confirmation cannot be achieved until the tilt
angle is reduced to less than 45
0
.
If the VectorBar is tilted, but at an angle of less than
45
0
the Confirmation screens will be similar to that
shown opposite, which shows a Final Confirmation,
achieved with A.C.ID-M.
SmartProbe-2 or Extended SmartProbe-2
DANGER
Before pushing the SmartProbe-2 into the ground
you must:
Check that the insulating handle grips are not
damaged - Do not use a probe with damaged
insulation.
Perform a Power mode sweep of the area to check
for, and locate, power cables.
Always wear electrically insulating rubber gloves
when handling the SmartProbe-2 in the ground.
Use an electrically insulating rubber mat for extra
protection.
Depending on transmitter being used apply the signal
as follows:
LMS-3
• Select CD and A.C.ID-M and apply the signal to the
target cable.
• Locate the target cable with the PDL-4 as
previously described.
PTX-3
• Select CD or LF and apply the signal to the target
cable.
• Locate the cable, with the PDL-4, and mark the
approximate position with a suitable marking fluid.
• Select A.C.ID-M on the PTx-3
Push the SmartProbe-2 into the ground so that the tip
enters the Confirmation Zone (within 5 inches either
side of, and 12 inches above, the target cable) - use
the graduations on the probe as a guide.