SURE-LOCKUtility ProUser Manual®
7SURE-LOCK TRANSMITTER(Figure 1-2) 1. OUTPUT FREQUENCIES: Active, 81 kHz.2. OUTPUT JACKS: Single frequency available on an individual o
8ControlsThe Sure-Lock low frequency transmitters have several controls and indicators with which the operator must become familiar (Figure 1-2).A. L
9A B C Figure 1-2(Transmitter)A. LED Indicator D. Direct Accessory JackB. Power Test Switch E. Conductor Directio
10WARNING! SAFETY FIRST!Check for and turn off all power sources before connecting the trans-mitter directly to otherwise power carrying cables.Direc
11A. Signal Power Indicator (SPI) B. Left-Right Indicator C. Battery Status Indicator D. Lock IndicatorE. On-Off/Volume SwitchF. Bubble LevelG
12ControlsThe receiver has several unique features, controls, and indicators with which the operator must become familiar (Figure 1-4).1. DISPLAY: Th
13e. Lock Indicator - The LOCK indicator is a unique feature of Sure-Lock. When the LOCK indicator appears on the display, the receiver is locked to
14of the operator. The second one is higher in pitch and corresponds to the conductor being to the right of the operator. When the receiver is positio
15CHAPTER IIGENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURESOPERATING PROCEDURESThis portion of the manual is broken down into the TRANSMITTER and RE-CEIVER sections. Th
16Transmitter - Inductive ModeThe inductive mode of operation is the easiest and simplest mode of using the transmitter as no direct access to the con
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17One of the pitfalls the operator must recognize is that when the transmitter is functioning in the inductive mode, other conductors in the area may
18Figure 2-2(Transmitter positioned on its end directly over the interfering conductor. This position will energize the target conductor and apply min
19Figure 2-3(Transmitter positioned on its end for closer tracing applications. This set-up will reduce the air coupling distance)ConductorTwo Operato
20Figure 2-4(Operators properly positioned to begin the two operator sweep)Figure 2-5(Two operator sweep. The operators have energized and located the
21Conductive (Direct Connect) ModeWhenever possible, the conductive method is preferred for energizing the con-ductor. By using a direct hookup, the o
22should ground over the top of or close to another conductor, the other conductor may be energize and jeopardize the locate (Figure 2-6). If a forei
23Using the Coupler ClampModel 58 HPN 56212309 (optional)Another direct means of energizing the conductor is with a coupler clamp. This device can be
24The coupler clamp is a unique tool that generally enhances the separation of the signal as compared to conventional methods of energizing the trace
25(Correct - Bridging cable attached around the insulator bridges the break in the conductor loop)Figure
26(Correct - Grounding attachment allows signal (Correct. - The coupler clamp jaws are closed around the conductor. The conductor is energized)
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27functions.ii. LEFT-RIGHT INDICATOR: A multi-segmented bar graph will appear on t
28 Left Lock RightFigure 2-10
29When the operator has pinpointed the exact location of the conductor (using the above indicators) and the receiver is positioned directly above the
30These results may also indicate that the operator should reposition the transmit-ter or go to a different transmitter mode of operation to energize
31CHAPTER IIIMAINTENANCEBATTERY CHARGING AND REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONSTransmitter1. Turn the transmitter upside down and lay the top panel on a soft s
32positive ends of the batteries (opposite the spring ends) to avoid damaging the springs.
33OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES1. COUPLER CLAMP MODEL 58 (HPN 56212309).2. PLUNGER BAR (HPN 1900480): The plunger bar provides a superior temporary grounding
34WARRANTY AND WARRANTY REPAIRSThe Surelock instruments are warranted for two years.All other instruments and products manufactured by Heath Consultan
RETURN AUTHORIZATION (RA)The following suggestions will expedite the repair of your instrument:1. Contact Heath Customer Service at 1-800-432-8487 fo
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FUNCTIONThe Sure-Lock® Utility Pro is a state-of-the-art, 81KHz cable and pipe locator
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2TABLE OF CONTENTSFunction ... 1CHAPTER I - GENERAL DESCRIPTIONDescription
3Using the Receiver ... 26Figure 2-10 ...
4CHAPTER IGENERAL DESCRIPTIONDESCRIPTION OF SYSTEM COMPONENTS(See Figure 1-1) Transmitter
5Coupler Clamp (Optional)Model 58 HPN 56212309An alternate direct method of energizing the conductor is with a coupler clamp. This device can be used
6ABCDEFGA. Transmitter E. Grounding PlateB. Receiver F. Coupler Clamp 4” ID (Optional) C. Case G. Grounding SpikeD. ManualFigure 1-1(System Compon
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