Vivax Metrotech vLoc3 Series User Manual

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2 vLoc3 Series Receivers
Backlight
– Press the Enter key to change the backlight intensity to Low, Medium, High, or Auto. The use of the “Auto”
selection is recommended because the receiver has a built-in light sensor that automatically adjusts the backlight intensity to the
surrounding lighting conditions. Auto-selection may improve battery life performance.
Sound Conguration
- Changes the sound conguration of the locate modes. Use the Enter key to select AM or FM.
• When in active locate modes:
- Frequency Modulated (FM) Sound pitch changes with signal strength
- Amplitude Modulated (AM) Sound volume changes with signal strength
• When in passive locate modes:
- Radio mode: FM or Real (Sound derived directly from the received signal)
- Power mode: FM or Real
Imperial/Metric
– Use the Enter key to select Imperial or Metric measurements for the depth readings.
Continuous Info
– The locate screens can display a continuous reading of either depth, current, both, or can be switched o󰀨.
Use the Enter key to select your preference.
Auto Power O󰀨
– The unit can be set to switch o󰀨 after a set time. Options are 5-minutes, 10-minutes, or Never. Note that
when the accessory A-frame is connected, the timer defaults to “Never.”
2.4.2 Setup - Operational
Frequency
- Press the Enter key to enter the Frequency sub-menu. Scroll up and down the table of available frequencies
using the “+” and “-” keys.
TIP
Simplify the operation of the receiver by selecting only the frequencies applicable to your application.
To do this, use the enter key to check the boxes on the right. Frequencies not checked will not appear
on the locate screen.
Frequency
8.01kHz
8.19kHz
8KFF
8.44kHz
9.50kHz
9.80kHz
9.82kHz
10.0kHz
NOTE
Certain frequencies have an A-frame icon next to them. This icon indicates that these frequencies are
selected to be used with the fault nd A-frame.
Classic Locate
– This option is only shown if the menu is entered from the Classic Screen.
Use the enter key to reveal the list of options relating to the Classic Locate mode. Options are:
Classic Locate
Peak
Peak With Arrows
Null
Broad
Delta Null
Omni Directional Peak
Omni Directional Broad
Locate Perspective
– Enter this menu to select the graphical format that the locate data will be displayed. These displays are
described further in the manual. The options are:

Vivax Metrotech vLoc3 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Vivax Metrotech
Model	vLoc3 Series
Category	Receiver
Language	English