Product Manual
USING THE AML+
Operation of the AML+ is technique
sensitive. We advise that you practice
on a known buried object like a culvert
pipe or other partially exposed objects.
Once the principals of operation are
understood, acquiring a technique is
relatively simple with a little practice.
Factory training is available and highly
recommended.
The depth of the AML+ transmission
signal varies with material substrates.
The more dense the material, the
further the signal travels. This unit can
be used in various substrates such
as water, snow, red-clay, and does
not have the substrate restrictions of
ground penetrating (GPR) radar.
The AML+ has nine sensitivity
settings, with setting 9 being the
strongest (see gure 9-1). However,
the density of the material will
inuence the depth of the transmitted
signal. The transmission signal will
penetrate deeper through highly
reective materials such as concrete,
clay, asphalt, or highly compacted
soil (see gure 9-2); and, less deep
in sand, granular soil, or recently
backlled soil that tends to absorb
some of the return signal strength
(see gure 9-3).
IMPORTANT: The AML+ is water-
resistant, not water-proof. Cover
the unit with a clear plastic bag if
operating in wet weather conditions.
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Note: Signals travel further in more
dense and highly reective materials.
Note: Level 9 provides the highest
sensitivity setting, 0 the lowest
sensitivity setting.
Figure 9-2 Figure 9-3
FIGURE 9-1
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