Vivax Metrotech vLoc3-MLA User Manual

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3.6.4 Overhead cable .........................................................................................................................12
3.7 vLoc3-Pro Receiver Locate Screen Shots .............................................................................................. 12
3.8 Classic Locating Modes (Response) ......................................................................................................14
3.8.1 Peak Response Mode
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3.8.2 Broad Peak Mode
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3.8.3 Null Mode
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3.8.4 Delta Null
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3.8.5 Peak with Arrows Response Mode
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3.8.6 Omni Peak Response Mode
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3.9 Information Pushbutton (Depth & Current) .............................................................................................16
4. Using the vLoc3-Pro .........................................................................................................................................21
4.1 Using the Receiver .................................................................................................................................21
4.2 Passive Locating.....................................................................................................................................21
4.2.1 Detecting Power Signals ...........................................................................................................22
4.2.2 Detecting Radio Signals ............................................................................................................23
4.3 Active Locating:- Applying the Transmitter .............................................................................................. 23
4.3.1 Direct Connection ......................................................................................................................23
4.3.2 Signal Clamp (for frequencies above 8kHz) ..............................................................................25
4.3.3 Induction (for frequencies above 8kHz) ..................................................................................... 26
4.4 Locating Active Signals ........................................................................................................................... 27
4.5 Searching (sweeping) an Area in the Peak Mode...................................................................................28
4.6 Searching (sweeping) an Area in the Omni Peak Mode .........................................................................28
4.7 Tracing a Buried Line .............................................................................................................................. 28
4.8 Depth & Current Measurement ...............................................................................................................29
4.9 Distorted Fields .......................................................................................................................................29
4.10 Sonde Location Mode .............................................................................................................................30
4.11 Signal Direction Precision Identication ..................................................................................................32
5. Data Logging ....................................................................................................................................................35
5.1 Bluetooth.................................................................................................................................................36
5.1.1 Fitting the Bluetooth Module ...................................................................................................... 36
5.2 Pairing with external GPS/Dataloggers ..................................................................................................36
5.3 Transferring Data from the Locator to a Computer .................................................................................37
5.3.1 MyLocator3 ................................................................................................................................37
5.3.2 My Locator3’s Basic Operation ..................................................................................................38
5.3.2.1 Updates Page ............................................................................................................38
5.3.2.2 Application Update .....................................................................................................38
5.3.2.3 Locator Firmware update ...........................................................................................39
5.3.3 Toolbar .......................................................................................................................................40
5.3.4 Data Logging .............................................................................................................................40
5.3.5 Splash Screen ...........................................................................................................................41
5.3.6 Frequencies Page .....................................................................................................................42
5.3.7 Menu Settings............................................................................................................................43
5.3.8 Advanced Features....................................................................................................................44

Vivax Metrotech vLoc3-MLA Specifications

General

Brand	Vivax Metrotech
Model	vLoc3-MLA
Category	Receiver
Language	English