sewerin UT 9000 - 8.3 Problems with the generator

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8 Troubleshooting
8.3 Problems with the generator
Problem Possible cause Corrective action
Cannot switch on
generator
Remaining battery
capacity too low
● Change the batteries
● Charge rechargeable battery
● Use the external power
source
Generator does
not transmit when
switched on
Generator faulty ● Check that the generator is
working correctly: switch on
the generator and receiver >
measure the ambient noise:
the frequency set on the
generator must be picked up
bythereceiverwithasigni-
cantly stronger signal
strength.
Remaining battery
capacity too low
● Change the batteries
● Charge rechargeable battery
● Use the external power
source
Galvanic energising
not working
Line is not elec-
tro-conductive
● UT 9000 is unsuitable > use
a different device or location
method
Electrical circuit
interrupted
● Move earthing spike
Not enough or no
currentowing
through the line to
be located
Cable set faulty ● Replace cable set
Cable set not con-
nected correctly
● Check cable set connection
Inductive energising
not working
Generator not po-
sitioned correctly
above the line to be
located
● Reposition the generator
Generator switches
off during the loca-
tion process
Insufcientpower
supply
● Choose a lower power level
● Change the batteries