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10
SERIES
Direct Connection is the most reliable method of signal application. This method is relatively free of
interference. The greatest amount of signal strength can be achieved by this method. Low, mid, and
high frequency may be used. The far end of the utility must be grounded.
Connect the
red teSt Cord to an existing ground
point or an exposed metallic section of the utility.
Place the
Ground rod approximately 10 feet
from this point, at an angle of 90º to the buried
cable or pipe. Push the
Ground rod into the
ground 8 to 10 inches. Connect the
BlaCK teSt
C
ord to the Ground rod.
Plug the
red/Black TesT cord into the tX
output JaCK. Select the desired frequency. The
Signal Output Indicator will flash once signal is
established.
The Hard Coupler is very easy to use, and services do not have to be interrupted. The operation range
is shorter than for Direct Connection methods. The tracing signal can be affected by neighboring cables
and pipes. The Red/Black Test Cord or the Ground Rod Prove (GPR) are not needed for this method.
Successful coupler operation requires an insulated conductor that is grounded on both near and far
ends.
Clamp the
Hard Coupler around the cable.
It is important to connect the coupler around
the cable needing to be traced. Connect the
coupler around the wire closer to the outgoing
cable not near the system ground. The result
will be a stronger signal. By connecting near
the grounding, the range will also be shorter,
and difficulty may arise determining one cable
from another.
Plug the Coupler into the
tX output JaCK.
Some couplers are frequency specific, others can operate on medium and high frequencies.
CAUTION
DO NOT CONNECT TO LIVE OR
ENERGIZED POWER CABLES
Transmitter
Red cord connects to utility
(unbond this end for best results)
Buried Utility
to Locate
Far end of
buried utility
must be bonded
Black cord connects
to transmitter ground rod
Transmitter
Inductive Coupler
Wraps Utility
Buried Utility
to Locate
Far End of
Buried Utility
Must Be Bonded
Near End of
Buried Utility
Must Be Bonded
direCt ConneCtion
hard Coupler ConneCtion