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Vivax Metrotech VM-850 User Manual

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VM-810/VM-850
Pipe and Cable Locator
User Handbook
(English Edition)
Version 1.7
P/N: 4.04.000027

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Vivax Metrotech VM-850 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandVivax Metrotech
ModelVM-850
CategorySecurity Sensors
LanguageEnglish

Summary

General Safety & Care Information

Batteries and Environmental Safety

Covers battery types, safe handling, and environmental considerations.

Introduction

VM-810/VM-850 Receiver Controls and Indicators

Identifies and explains the various controls and displays on the receiver unit.

VM-810/VM-850 Transmitter Controls and Indicators

Identifies and explains the controls and displays on the transmitter unit.

Check Out Procedure

Operation

Transmitter – Direct Connection

Preferred method for applying a signal directly to a conductor for tracing.

Transmitter – Inductive Coupling

Method for inducing a signal onto a conductor using a signal clamp.

Transmitter – Inductive Method

Method using the transmitter's internal antenna to induce a signal.

Using the Receiver

General instructions and steps for operating the receiver unit.

Determining the Depth and Signal Current applied to a Conductor

How to measure the depth and signal current of a buried conductor.

Conductor Identification using a Second Signal Clamp

Using a second clamp to identify specific conductors among multiple lines.

Sonde Mode

Introduction to using the Sonde mode for locating non-metallic pipes.

Sonde Location

Techniques for locating a Sonde using signal patterns and indicators.

Using the Sonde Direction Feature to Locate Sondes

Using directional indicators to guide the search for a Sonde.

Maintenance

VM-810/VM-850 Receiver Calibration

How to calibrate the receiver and check its performance against factory specs.

Replacing the VM-810/VM-850 Receiver Batteries

Step-by-step guide for replacing the batteries in the receiver unit.

Replacing the VM-810 Transmitter Batteries

Instructions for replacing the batteries in the VM-810 transmitter.

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