Vivax Metrotech VM-850 User Manual

Table of Content
General Safety & Care Information.................................................................................1
1.1 Who Can Use This Equipment ......................................................................1
1.2 Work-site Safety.............................................................................................1
1.3 Equipment Safety...........................................................................................1
1.4 Batteries and Environmental Safety................................................................1
1.4.1 Alkaline Batteries (Non Rechargeable).......................................................1
1.4.2 Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries (Rechargeable)..........................................1
1.4.3 Lithium-Ion Batteries (Rechargeable).........................................................2
1.4.4 Lithium Metal Batteries (Non Rechargeable)..............................................2
1.4.5 General Rules Regarding Disposal of Batteries..........................................2
1.4.6 Transportation of Lithium-ion and Lithium Metal Batteries..........................2
1.5 Care of Equipment.......................................................................................3
1.6 Care When Interpreting the Information Provided by the Locator...................3
1.7 American & Canadian Safety Notices.............................................................3
1.8 EMC Compliance...........................................................................................4
Service & Support...........................................................................................................5
2.1 Serial Number and Software Revision Number..............................................5
2.2 Distributors and Service Centers Closest to You:..........................................6
Introduction.....................................................................................................................7
3.1 VM-810/VM-850.............................................................................................7
3.2 VM-810/VM-850 Receiver Controls and Indicators........................................9
3.3 VM-810/VM-850 Transmitter Controls and Indicators...................................10
Check Out Procedure...................................................................................................12
4.1 Introduction..................................................................................................12
Operation......................................................................................................................15
5.1 Transmitter – Direct Connection...................................................................15
5.2 Transmitter – Inductive Coupling..................................................................16
5.3 Transmitter – Inductive Method....................................................................17
5.4 Using the Receiver.......................................................................................18
5.5 Determining the Depth and Signal Current applied to a Conductor..............20
5.6 ConductorIdenticationusingaSecondSignalClamp................................22
5.7 Marking the Conductor.................................................................................22
5.8 Sonde Mode.................................................................................................23
5.8.1 Checkout Procedure for Locating Sondes...............................................23
5.8.2 Operation in Sonde Mode.........................................................................23
5.8.3 Sonde Location.........................................................................................25
5.8.4 Using the Sonde Direction Feature to Locate Sondes...............................25
Ground Survey Procedure............................................................................................27
6.1 Applications..................................................................................................27
6.2 Locating Conductors....................................................................................27
6.3 Subdividing Large Search Areas..................................................................27
Tracing Techniques and Helpful Information.................................................................28
7.1 Soil Conditions.............................................................................................28
7.2 Adjacent Conductors....................................................................................28
7.3 Signal Clamp: Ground Requirements...........................................................28

Vivax Metrotech VM-850 Specifications

General

Brand	Vivax Metrotech
Model	VM-850
Category	Security Sensors
Language	English