User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Chapter 1
- General Information
- Helpful Website
- Where to Get Technical Support
- How this Manual is Organized
- Optional Software
- Conventions Used in this Manual
- Precautions
- Chapter 2
- Seeker Introduction
- What is the Seeker?
- Seeker Features
- Easy Frequency Configuration
- Multiple Frequency Presets
- Channel Tag Compatibility
- GT Noise Discrimination
- Squelch Operation
- Source Localization
- Vehicle Battery Protection
- Equipment Supplied with Your Seeker
- Accessories & Replacement Parts for Your Seeker
- A Guided Tour of Your Seeker
- Front View
- Back View
- Right Side View
- Bottom View
- Display Screen
- A Guided Tour of Your Mobile Mount
- Front View
- Left Side View
- Rear View
- About Your Seeker’s Battery
- Overview
- If Your Seeker Does Not Turn On
- Checking the Battery Level
- Charging the Battery
- Updating Your Seeker’s Firmware
- Chapter 3
- Seeker Operation
- Configure Settings
- Seeker’s Operation Modes
- Measurement Mode
- PC Communications Mode
- Display Modes
- Signal Level
- Battery Charge Level
- Peak Hold
- Preset Frequencies
- Channel Tag
- Snapshot Modes
- Pre-Fix
- Post-Fix
- No Snapshot
- Chapter 4
- Leakage Testing
- Before You Begin Leakage Testing
- Testing For Leaks
- Chapter 5
- Seeker MCA III Introduction
- What is Seeker GPS?
- Equipment Supplied with Your Seeker MCA III
- Accessories for Your Seeker MCA III
- Device Overview
- Front View
- Left Side View
- Rear View
- Display Screen Overview
- Chapter 6
- Seeker MCA III Operation
- Configure Settings
- Seeker GPS Display Modes
- Mobile Mount Communication Successful
- GPS Signal
- Data Synchronization
- Chapter 7
- Data Upload Options
- Standard Internet Connection
- Wi-Fi
- Fleet Management System Integration
- Chapter 8
- Appendix
- General Specifications
- Display Messages & Error Codes
- Seeker Error Codes
- MCA III Error Codes
- Access Point Error Codes
- Seeker & MCA II Communication Messages
- Seeker & MCA II Memory Full Messages
- Trilithic Broadband Instruments 2-Year Limited Warranty
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Appendix
Chapter 8
General Specications
FrequencyRange
Settable using Seeker Setup Software, in 6.25 kHz steps.
LowBand: 109.25 to 110.50 MHz
HighBand: 118.50 to 147.25 MHz
Older Seekers do not include the low band frequency from 109.25
to 110.5 MHz. Seekers that are low band frequency compatible
will have a label on the back of the device indicating “LOW BAND
ENABLED”.
Frequency
Presets
10 user-set operating frequencies, selectable on front panel.
Selections are loaded into the detector using Seeker Setup software.
LevelRange
2 to 2000 mV/M. Can freeze current numeric reading or hold peak
readings.
Numerical
Display
LCD readout of any detected leakage within sensitivity range.
AudibleTone
Tone is present if leakage amplitude exceeds squelch setting. Pitch
is proportional to strength of leak.
Leakage
Sampling&
RecordingRate
33 times/second sampling, 1 record/second continuous logging.
ChannelTag
Range
10 Hz to 23 Hz (Excluding 16 Hz)
Power Built-in Lithium-ion battery
OperationTime
MeasurementMode: Eight hours, typical
ChargeTime: Less than three hours for full-charge in the mobile
mount, six hours for charging using the mini-USB connection.
Dimensions 7.48 x 3.43 x 1.85 in (190 x 87 x 47 mm)
Weight 0.95 lbs (431 g)