950R/910R/950T Quick Start Guide

IMPORTANT: See Operators Manual for detailed safety and operating instructions. Laminated: P/N 790-1007 C
B&W Pad: P/N 790-1004 C
Getting to Know Your 950R/910R and 950T Locating System
Startup Tips
950R/910R Controls Overview
ON/OFF: Press to turn on. Press again to turn
off.
ANT SEL: Selects single, twin, null, or left/
right arrow antenna modes.
Up Arrow: Press to increase manual gain
incrementally from 20% to 80%.
Down Arrow: Press to decrease manual gain
incrementally from 20% to 80%.
Mode: Selects operating frequency.
Depth: Press once to estimate depth of
properly located signal source. Press and
hold to show amount of current on the target
line in milliamps.
Frequency Display: See Choosing a
Frequencybelow.
Signal Strength Display: Signal
strength is shown by bars at top of
display and in numeric display.
Gain Display: Gain (amount of signal
amplification) is shown by bars below
signal strength indicator. Gain
increases to the right.
Depth Display: Estimated depth displays
when DEPTH button is pressed.
Estimated current on target line is
displayed in mA when DEPTH button is
pressed and held. The higher the number,
the higher the current on the target line.
Receiver Battery Level Display: Three
segments mean that batteries are at full
power. One segment means that batteries are
at low power. No segments and a flashing
outline means that you should change
batteries immediately.
950T Controls Overview

ON/OFF: Press to turn on. Press again to turn
off.
Power Output Up: Raises power output by
increments from minimum to maximum.
Power Output Down: Lowers power output
by increments from maximum to minimum.
Frequency: Selects one of six transmitter
frequencies: 512 Hz, 1 kHz, 8 kHz, 29 kHz, 80
kHz, or F1:F2 (8 kHz and 29 kHz dual).
Volume: Press to turn volume on. Press
again to turn off.
Timer: Press once to set timer to one hour.
Press again to increase timer by one hour, up
to a maximum of eight hours. For continuous
use, press until 0:00 displays.
Frequency Display: See Choosing a
Frequencybelow.
Power Level Display: Indicates
transmitter power level. Transmitter has
10 levels. In direct connect and
induction clamp modes, a tone indicates
satisfactory connection. The higher the
number, the more current is flowing into
the target line. In broadcast mode, a beeping tone
indicates that current is flowing from the transmitter.
Installing the Batteries Choosing Signal Type
950R/910R
Use six C-cell alkaline batteries in receiver.
To install
1. Unscrew battery
cover.
2. Insert batteries as
shown.
3. Close cover and
tighten screw.
4. Check operation.
950T
Use eight D-cell alkaline batteries in transmitter.
To install
1. Unscrew battery
cover.
2. Insert batteries as
shown.
3. Close and tighten
battery cover.
4. Check operation.
Active: There are three ways to place active
signals on a target line with a transmitter. Direct
connection (preferred method) requires a
connection to be made directly onto target line.
Induction clamp requires placing a clamp around
target line. Broadcast induction sends current into
all lines near the transmitter.
Beacon: Beacon signals allow nonmetal pipe
tracing.
Passive: Some utility lines emit detectable signals
that are picked up from the environment. These
passive signals can be power signals or radio
signals.
Choosing Antenna Configuration Choosing a Frequency Modes
Both receivers have four antenna configurations.
Use the information below to determine the antenna
configuration that best fits your job.
Single peak: Response is highest at
strongest signal. Advantage: more range;
disadvantage: less precise.
Twin peak: Response is highest at
strongest signal. Advantage: most
precise; disadvantage: less range.
Null: Response is lowest when receiver
is over the line. Advantage: sharp
response; disadvantage: easily distorted
in congested areas.
Left/Right: Displays arrows to guide the
operator to the line. Advantage: easy to
use; disadvantage: easily distorted in
congested areas.
The standard 950R receiver is configured to display information in 512 Hz, 1K, 8K,
29K, 80K, and F1:F2 (8K and 29K dual), 33 kHz (EML) and 50 Hz or 60 Hz
(power). Optional receiver frequencies include: 31 kHz (CATV), 29 kHz (beacon),
33 kHz (beacon), 512 Hz (beacon), 400 Hz, 560 Hz, 815 Hz, 200 kHz, 60P, 50P,
and radio. The 910R is configured with 4 user-selected frequencies selected from
the 950R list.
The 950T transmitter can send the following frequency signals: 512 Hz, 1K, 8K,
29K, 80K, and F1:F2 (8K and 29K dual).
Use the information below to determine the transmitter frequency that best fits
your job.
Lower frequencies travel farther than higher frequencies.
Higher frequencies couple onto lines more easily.
Higher frequencies also couple onto lines other than the target line more
easily.
Active line
Cable TV
(31 kHz)
Power (50
or 60 Hz)
Beacon (29
or 33 kHz
or 512 Hz)
Radio (VLF
- very low
frequency -
waves)
950R/910R/950T Quick Start Guide
IMPORTANT: See Operators Manual for detailed safety and operating instructions. Laminated: P/N 790-1007 C
B&W Pad: P/N 790-1004 C
Operating Your 950R or 910R and 950T Locating System
Active Location - Direct Connect Setup with Live Power Adapter Active Location - Induction Clamp
NOTICE: Turn off transmitter when connecting or
moving ground stake.
1. Drive ground stake.
2. Plug cable into transmitter.
3. Hook black lead to ground stake.
4. Hook red lead to line.
5. Turn on transmitter.
6. Check battery level.
7. Choose frequency and shutoff time.
8. Walk in an arc approximately 25 (7.5 m) around
transmitter.
9. Hold the receiver so that the handle points
toward the transmitter, as shown.
10. Identify location of line by finding the spot with
the strongest signal response.
1. Verify that transmitter (1) is turned off.
2. Connect live power adapter (2) to the
transmitter.
3. Connect live power adapter black lead to the
ground stake (4).
4. Connect live power adapter red lead to live
power conductor (3).
5. Turn on transmitter.
6. Select frequency greater than 8 kHz (29 kHz is
preferred).
7. Adjust power level as needed.
8. Check battery level.
9. Follow steps 8-10 on Active Location - Direct
Connect to locate line.
IMPORTANT: When finished locating the line, turn
off transmitter, disconnect live power adapter red
lead from live power conductor, disconnect live
power adapter black lead from ground stake, and
disconnect live power adapter from transmitter.
NOTICE: Do not operate equipment unless you are
properly qualified to work on live power conductors.
See operators manual for additional precautions
when using live power adapter.
1. Plug cable into transmitter.
2. Place clamp around line.
3. Turn on transmitter.
4. Check battery level.
5. Choose frequency and shutoff time.
6. Walk in an arc approximately 25 (7.5 m) around
transmitter.
7. Hold the receiver so that the handle points
toward the transmitter, as shown.
8. Identify location of line by finding the spot with
the strongest signal response.
Active Location - Broadcast Passive Location Beacon Location
1. Remove cable, stake, clamp and any other
metal objects from transmitter.
2. Place transmitter parallel to and directly above
suspected line as shown.
3. Turn on transmitter.
4. Check battery level.
5. Choose frequency, power level, and shutoff
time.
6. Walk in an arc approximately 25 (7.5 m) around
transmitter.
7. Hold the receiver so that the handle points
toward the transmitter, as shown.
8. Identify location of line by finding the spot with
the strongest signal response.
1. Turn on receiver.
2. Select frequency and antenna configuration.
3. Make a visual check of the site for signs of
buried lines such as: recent trenching, buried
line markers, overhead lines that run down pole
and underground, gas meters, valve sights, and
drains or manhole covers.
4. Search the site by
walking a grid pattern
while holding receiver
close to the ground.
Keep the receiver
vertical.
5. Move the receiver over
the detected signal to
find the strongest signal
response. If using a peak antenna mode, rotate
the receiver until the signal is strongest.
Strongest signal indicates line direction.
6. Walk along the
suspected path while
moving the receiver
back and forth across
the area.
7. Sweep, focus, and trace
all detected signals in
the area. Mark line
paths with colored paint
or flags.
1. Install beacon batteries and attach beacon to
plumbers snake or flex rod.
2. Turn on receiver.
3. Set antenna configuration and signal source,
and select beacon frequency.
4. Place the beacon into the pipe and move it
down the pipe.
5. To locate the beacon, circle over its
approximate location in the pipe.
6. To identify the location of beacon, find the spot
with the strongest signal response.
7. Rotate the receiver to
determine which
direction the beacon
runs. Receiver indicates
the strongest signal
when handle is
perpendicular to the
beacon.
8. Press DEPTH button.
When estimating depth with a beacon in
nonmetallic pipe, depth shown will be to the
center of the beacon, not to the top of the pipe.
9. Continue to track the beacon and take depth
readings. Mark pipe location with paint.Turn on
receiver.
IMPORTANT: Receiver must have appropriate
beacon frequency installed to display accurate
depth estimate.