Vivax Metrotech vLoc3 Series User Manual

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4. vLoc3-ML Receiver ..................................................................................................................................................................29
4.1 Serial Number and Software Revisions .........................................................................................................................29
4.2 vLoc3-ML Receiver ........................................................................................................................................................30
4.3 Locating Markers with the vLoc3-ML & vLoc3-MLA .....................................................................................................30
4.3.1 Operating the Receiver .....................................................................................................................................30
4.3.1.1 Dedicated Marker Mode .....................................................................................................................30
4.3.1.2 Dual Configuration .............................................................................................................................32
4.4 vLoc3-MLA ....................................................................................................................................................................33
4.4.1 Set-up the vLoc3-MLA .......................................................................................................................................33
4.4.1.1 Operation of the vLoc3-MLA .............................................................................................................34
4.4.1.2 Marker Depth Estimation with the vLoc3-MLA ...................................................................................34
5. Data Logging............................................................................................................................................................................36
5.1 Bluetooth .................................................................................................................................................37
5.1.1 Fitting the Bluetooth Module .............................................................................................................................38
5.2 Pairing with external GPS or Dataloggers .....................................................................................................................38
5.3 Transferring Data from the vLoc3 Receiver to a Computer ...........................................................................................39
5.3.1 MyLocator3 .......................................................................................................................................................39
5.3.2 MyLocator3’s Basic Operation ..........................................................................................................................39
5.3.2.1 Updates Page ....................................................................................................................................39
5.3.2.2 Application Update .............................................................................................................................40
5.3.2.3 Locator Firmware update ...................................................................................................................40
5.3.3 Toolbar...............................................................................................................................................................41
5.3.4 Data Logging
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5.3.5 Splash Screen
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5.3.6 Frequencies Page
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5.3.7 Menu Settings
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5.3.8 Advanced Features ...........................................................................................................................................45
5.3.8.1 Supervisor Lockouts ...........................................................................................................................45
6. The Loc3 Series Transmitters ..................................................................................................................................................46
6.1 Loc3 Series Transmitter Overview ................................................................................................................................46
6.2 The Transmitter Display.................................................................................................................................................46
6.3 Pushbuttons ..................................................................................................................................................................47
6.3.1 Transmitter Information Pushbuttons ................................................................................................................47
6.3.2 Transmitter Connections Block .........................................................................................................................48
6.4 Transmitter Batteries – Li-ion and Alkaline ....................................................................................................................48
6.5 Charging the Transmitter Battery Tray ..........................................................................................................................49
6.6 Removing and Installing the Battery Tray ......................................................................................................................50
6.7 Transmitter Modes .........................................................................................................................................................50
6.7.1 Direct Connection Mode ....................................................................................................................................51
6.7.2 Clamp Mode ......................................................................................................................................................51
6.7.3 Induction Mode – 5 and 10-Watt Transmitters Only ..........................................................................................52
6.8 Transmitter Frequencies ................................................................................................................................................52
6.8.1 Frequencies and Maximum Power Output ........................................................................................................52
6.8.2 Most Used Frequencies (Frequency Selection) Feature ...................................................................................53
6.8.3 Multi-Frequency Mode for Direct Connection ....................................................................................................54
6.9 Transmitter Link (TX-Link)
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7. Locator Accessories .................................................................................................................................................................58
7.1 Transmitter Signal Clamps ............................................................................................................................................58
7.2 A-Frame Fault Locator ...................................................................................................................................................58
7.3 vLoc3-MLA (Marker Locator Adapter) ...........................................................................................................................58
8. Glossary ...................................................................................................................................................................................59

Vivax Metrotech vLoc3 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Vivax Metrotech
Model	vLoc3 Series
Category	Receiver
Language	English