User's Manual

PDL-4 A.C.ID-M System (with GPS) User Guide
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Depth Warning
Raise and lower the handle forcefully to penetrate
the ground until the Disc reaches ground level.
Note: If the Disc jumps off the Outer Sleeve this
indicates that penetration has exceeded the desired
depth.
Further Penetration
Should further penetration be required, remove the
Outer Sleeve and Disc, reposition the Collets/'O' ring
to the desired depth groove, then carry out the Depth
Indicator assembly procedure previously described.
Non A.C.ID Confirmation
Pothole
If it is not possible to use the VectorBar or
SmartProbe-2, or if confirmation could not be
achieved, it may be necessary to dig a pothole for
visual confirmation. Select Pothole then answer ‘Yes’
or ‘No’.
Note: Information will be logged without GPS
Confirmation Other
If it is not possible to confirm the cable's identity
using the VectorBar, Smart Probe-2 or by Potholing,
confirmation must be achieved by other means, e.g.
by referring to plans. Select ‘Confirmation Other’ then
answer ‘Yes’ or ‘No’.
Note: Information will be logged without GPS
Manually logging Data
Although information is automatically logged
whenever the locator is used, it is possible to log
data manually, as follows:
§ Switch on locator
§ Press and hold down second key from the top
(on the left-hand side of the screen
§ Select 'Log Data'
The display returns to the locate screen
If EXIT is pressed, data is logged without logging
GPS data.
To log GPS data do not press the EXIT key. GPS
information will be logged.
System Utilities
System Utilities are found in the System Menu and
provide the following options: Upload Data Log,
Download S/W Upgrade, Restore System Defaults
and Self-Test.