8 PCM
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Operation Manual
Section 3 – Receiver Operation
This section provides operating instructions for the
PCM
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receiver. The handheld receiver unit is used to
locate the pipeline, even in heavily congested areas
such as conduits.
Note: Before you attempt any survey, set the PCM
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receiver to match your country’s power distribution
frequency (50 or 60Hz) and your preferred units of
measurement. See Section 3.3 for instructions.
3.1 Control panel and LCD features
On / Off Key. Momentary press to access menu
options and to set user settings. Holding down
the Function key on power up will display PCM
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software version and last calibration date.
Numeric Signal Display: Provides a numeric
representation of the signal response in a
percentage.
Frequency / Mode Indicator: Displays the selected
frequency or operating mode.
Left / Right Arrows: Indicates direction of target
line; available in Null mode only.
Numeric Display: Displays the current gain value.
Also Log le index.
Power Mode: Indicates when Power mode
selected.
Figure 3.1: Receiver Controls
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Bar Graph: Displays signal strength.
Fault Find 8KFF or ACVG using the Radiodetection
A-frame.
Antenna Display: Narrow Peak (twin horizontal
antenna), Null (vertical antenna).
Battery Level: Displays battery level. No locate is
possible at minimum (zero bars).
Depth or Current Display: Displays depth or current
as applicable.
Current Direction / Fault Find Arrows: Indicates the
direction along the pipe / utility to the measured
fault. In ELCD or LFCD mode they identify outgoing
current (4 / 8Hz) from the PCM transmitter.
Antenna Select Key. Press and release selects
Peak or Null mode. Sustained key press initiates a
4Hz current measurement.
Gain Controls / Accept or Reject 4Hz current
measurement. Sustained hold of gain-up or gain-
down in steps of 1dB increment / decrement.
Function Key: Press and release to select the
required frequency / operating mode. Sustained
press toggles between depth measurement and
locate current.
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Bluetooth: Indicates when Bluetooth is switched on.
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