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Vivax vScan User Manual

Vivax vScan
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vScan User Handbook
(English Edition)
Version 1.0
P/N: 4.04.000051

Table of Contents

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Vivax vScan Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandVivax
ModelvScan
CategoryTransmitter
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

General Safety & Care Information

Provides general information on safety and battery-related aspects for Vivax-Metrotech instruments.

Work-site Safety

Guidelines for ensuring safety during operations at the work site, including compliance with codes and practices.

Equipment Safety

Specific safety instructions for handling the equipment, including warnings about opening enclosures and grounding.

Batteries and Environmental Safety

Details the types of batteries used and safety precautions for their handling, charging, and disposal.

Alkaline Batteries (Non Rechargeable)

Safety instructions for alkaline batteries, emphasizing correct type and not mixing with other types.

Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries (Rechargeable)

Instructions for charging and using Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, including warnings about correct chargers and charging procedures.

Lithium-Ion Batteries (Rechargeable)

Information about Lithium-ion batteries used in some products, emphasizing they are custom packs and should not be dismantled.

Lithium Metal Batteries (Non Rechargeable)

Details on Lithium Metal batteries, commonly used for internal clocks, and warnings against charging them.

Transportation of Lithium-ion and Lithium Metal Batteries

Safety standards and regulations for transporting lithium-ion and lithium metal batteries, including warning labels.

General Rules Regarding Disposal of Batteries

Guidelines for responsible battery disposal, emphasizing safety precautions and compliance with standards.

Care When Interpreting the Information Provided by the Locator

Guidance on interpreting locator readings, warning about factors that can distort signals and lead to incorrect information.

Power Supplies

vScan Receiver Batteries

Details on the types of batteries used in the vScan receiver and their replacement.

vScan Transmitter Batteries

Information on the batteries used in the vScan transmitter and their replacement.

User Controls/Connections

Receiver

Overview of the vScan receiver, including its display and control elements.

Warning/Alerts

Explanation of the different methods used by the vScan to indicate warnings or alerts.

Transmitter

Overview of the vScan transmitter, including its controls, connections, and features.

Locating

Passive Locating

Process of detecting naturally occurring signals on pipes and cables using Radio and Power signals.

Active Locating

Locating pipes or cables by detecting a specific signal injected by the transmitter for tracing and identification.

Direct Connection

Method of making an electrical connection to the cable or pipe to inject a signal, with safety warnings.

Signal Clamp

Using a signal clamp to safely apply a locate signal to a cable when direct access is not possible.

Locating Non-metallic Pipes or Ducts

Technique for locating non-metallic pipes or ducts by inserting and tracking a Sonde.

Self-Test/Calibration Check

Procedures for performing self-tests and calibration checks on the vScan receiver and transmitter.