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These will vanish when the Sonde is turned off by again
pressing the Sonde Key
The most workable approach to tracking the Sonde is to
run the pushrod into the pipe about five or ten feet (1.5
to 3 meters) and use the locator to find the Sonde's
position. If desired, you can then extend the pushrod a
similar distance further down-pipe and locate the Sonde
again starting from the previous located position. To
locate the Sonde, turn the locator on and set it to Sonde
mode. Scan in the direction of the Sonde's probable
location until the locator detects the Sonde. Once you
have detected the Sonde, use the locator indications to
zero in on its location precisely. For detailed instructions
on Sonde locating, consult the Operator's Manual for the
locator model you are using.
Line Tracing the SeeSnake Push Cable
In addition to being able to trace a Sonde built into the
system camera, the DVDPak also enables you to trace
the line of the SeeSnake push cable underground, using
a standard RIDGID locator such as the NaviTrack II, the
Scout, the SR-20 or the SR-60. To line-trace the
SeeSnake push cable, simply connect a line transmitter
with one connector well-grounded using the grounding
stake, and the other connector clipped to the DVDPak's
Transmitter Clip-on Terminal. The Transmitter Clip-on
Terminal is a metal lug located just to the right of the
battery. (See Figure 3.)
Set the line transmitter and the locator to the same
frequency, such as 33 kHz and use the locator to trace
the line (Figure 15.) The camera's built-in Sonde may be
on at the same time, and if your locator is equipped with
SimulTrace™ capability, you can follow the pushrod all
the way to the camera's location and then detect the
Sonde in the camera as you approach it above ground.
Figure 15: Line Tracing the Pushrod
If you don't have the SimulTrace™ feature, use a line
transmitter and a locator to line-trace the pushrod. When
the signal fades, switch the locator to Sonde mode at the
frequency of the in-line Sonde, usually 512 Hz. Pick the
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signal up from where the line-trace frequency started to
weaken and zero in on the in-line Sonde. Because
locating
frequencies
from
distortion of the image on the monitor, it is best to turn
Sonde and line transmitters off while inspecting the
interior of a line and turn them on only when ready to do
a locate.
Maintenance Instructions
Cleaning
WARNING
Make sure all cords and cables are disconnecte4d
and the battery removed prior to cleaning the
DVDPak to reduce the risk of electrical shock.
Do not use liquid or abrasive cleaners on the DVDPak.
Clean the DVDPak with damp cloth. Only use cleaners
approved for use on LCD screens to clean the screens.
Do not allow any liquid to enter the DVDPak.
Accessories
WARNING
The following accessories have been designed to
function with the DVDPak. Other accessories
suitable for use with other equipment may become
hazardous when used with the DVDPak. To reduce
the risk of serious injury, only use accessories
specifically designed and recommended for use
with the DVDPak, such as those listed below.
Cat #
Cat #
Description
(US)
(EU)
18 V Li-Ion rechargeable
32743
32743
battery
27958
27963
Battery charger
32648
32693
Dual battery kit with charger
32708
32713
Single battery kit with charger
RIDGID SeekTech or NaviTrack
Various
Locator
RIDGID SeekTech or NaviTrack
Various
Transmitters
Transport and Storage
Remove batteries before shipping. Do not expose to
heavy shocks or impacts during transport. If storing for an
extended
period,
remove
temperature range of 14'F to 158°F (-10°C to. 70°C).
transmitters
can
cause
batteries.
Store
within
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