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RIDGID SeekTech SR-20 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 SeekTech SR-20 Tools For The Professional RIDGE TOOL COMPANY...

  • Page 2: General Safety Information

    SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! serial number. CAUTION: Remove batteries entirely before shipping. If you have any questions regarding the service or repair of this machine, contact your Ridgid distributor, your local Ridgid office or Ridge Tool Europe at info.europe@ridgid. Ridge Tool Company...
  • Page 3 Tools For The Professional SR-20 Components Serial Port Connector Battery Compartment USB Connector Serial Number Label Icon Reference Note: USB/ Serial Ports are for loading new software Display Screen Keypad Antenna Mast Handle Upper Antenna Node Speaker Folding Joint...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Tools For The Professional Introduction to the SR-20 SR-20 Modes The SR-20 operates in three distinct modes. They are: Getting Started 1. Active Line Trace Mode, used when a chosen frequency can be put onto a long conductor using a...

  • Page 5: Display Elements

    Tools For The Professional Display Elements Display Elements: Active Line Trace Mode The “basic features” of the SR-20 are on by default. Features Proximity Tracing Line can be turned off or hidden to make the display clearer when...
  • Page 6 Tools For The Professional Display Elements: Passive Trace Mode Default Frequencies The screen elements in Passive Trace Mode are the same as Currently available frequencies in default setting include: those seen in Active Line Trace mode. Display Elements: Sonde Mode...
  • Page 7 Tools For The Professional Keypad Operation Time Using alkaline cells, typical operation time is from about 12 Up Key to 24 hours depending on sound volume and how often the Menu Navigation/Signal Focus/ backlight is on. Other factors that affect the operation time...
  • Page 8 Activating Frequencies Frequencies can be chosen for the set of Checked-Active After pressing the Power Key on the keypad, the RIDGID frequencies so they will be available using the Frequency logo displays, and the software version number will appear on the left of the screen.
  • Page 9 Tools For The Professional Sounds of the SR-20 3. Press the Select Key (shown below) to check the box for each frequency to be used. The sound level is driven by the proximity to the target. The closer to the target, the higher the sound pitch will be. A rising tone indicates increasing signal.

  • Page 10: Active Line Tracing

    Tools For The Professional Line Tracing with the SR-20 Active Line Tracing In active line tracing, underground lines are energized with a Line Transmitter. Line transmitters energize lines by direct connection with clips, by directly inducing the signal using a clamp, or by...
  • Page 11 Tools For The Professional WARNING: Care should be taken to watch for signal interference that may give inaccurate readings. The Tracing Line is only representative of the position of the buried utility if the field is UNDISTORTED. Do NOT base a Tracing Line locate solely on the Tracing Line.
  • Page 12 Tools For The Professional Operating Tips for Active Line Tracing Move the SR-20 perpendicularly to both sides of the traced line until the numeric Signal Angle indicator reads • The SR-20 quickly identifies distorted fields. If the 45 degrees. Be sure to keep the lower Omnidirectional...
  • Page 13 Tools For The Professional Current and Signal Angle Reading • While tracing, the mapping display operates best under the following conditions: The Current Strength (mA) and Signal Angle indicator 1. The line is level ) in the upper right corner of the screen will display the current detected on the traced line, in milliamps, when the 2.
  • Page 14 Tools For The Professional Current Strength Signal Angle Current Strength Figure 23: Screen Display in Different Locations (Line Tracing) Ridge Tool Company...

  • Page 15: Passive Line Tracing

    Tools For The Professional Passive Line Tracing The 9x multiple is the setting most commonly used to locate 50/60 Hz signal. In well-balanced high voltage In passive mode, the SR-20 is looking for electromagnetic electric distribution systems, the 5x multiple may work “noise”...

  • Page 16: Sonde Locating

    Tools For The Professional Sonde Locating Operating Tips for Passive Line Tracing 1. In Passive Locating if you are looking for a known line, The SR-20 can be used to locate the signal of a Sonde be sure you are using the best frequency for the line (transmitter).

  • Page 17: Location Methods

    Tools For The Professional Location Methods Pole Pole There are three major parts to locating a Sonde. The first step is to localize the sonde. The second part is pinpointing. The third is verifying its location. Step 1: Localize the sonde •...
  • Page 18 Tools For The Professional Step 2: Pinpoint the Sonde Step 3: Verify the locate • It is important to verify the Sonde’s location by The Poles should appear on either side of the maximum signal point, an equal distance on either side if the Sonde crosschecking receiver’s...

  • Page 19: Tilted Sondes

    If the Sonde is vertical what is seen on the screen is a single reflect the physical depth when the mast is held vertical and Pole at the point of maximum Signal Strength. (The Ridgid the bottom antenna is touching the ground directly above Floating Sonde is designed to have a single Pole “visible”...
  • Page 20 Tools For The Professional Figure 29: Screen Display in Different Locations (Sonde) Ridge Tool Company...
  • Page 21 Tools For The Professional Normal Maximum Signal Strength Tilted Figure 30: Tilted Sonde, Poles, and Equator Note the right-hand Pole is closer to the Equator, due to tilt. Ridge Tool Company...

  • Page 22: Menus And Settings

    Tools For The Professional Menus and Settings • ® Auto Menu Exit Count-down Timer While traversing the menu tree, a counter appears at the Pressing the Menu Key brings up a series of choices bottom of the screen counting down.

  • Page 23: Optional Features

    Tools For The Professional Optional Features • Signal Focus Control The Signal Focus Control feature essentially acts something Optional Features in the Display Elements Menu include: like a magnifying glass on the signal. It reduces the sample bandwidth of the signal that the receiver examines, and gives •...
  • Page 24 Tools For The Professional Restore Factory Defaults Pressing Select a second time will display the Restore Factory Defaults option. Use the Up and Down Keys to highlight either the “check” symbol to restore factory defaults, or the “X” symbol to NOT restore them.

  • Page 25: Locating Faulty Components

    Sound Mute > 99’ Service and Repair Guidance Arrows* *=Line Trace Display Only IMPORTANT! Instrument should be taken to a RIDGID Frequency Select (Check On/Off) Independent Authorized Service Center or returned to the Sonde factory. Remove batteries before shipping.

  • Page 26: Icons And Symbols

    Tools For The Professional Icons and Symbols KEYPAD ICONS KEYPAD ICONS Power ON / OFF Key Power ON / OFF Key Menu Navigation/Signal Focus/Proximity Threshold Control Menu Navigation/Signal Focus/Proximity Threshold Control Menu Selection Menu Selection Menu Key Menu Key...

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting Guide

    Tools For The Professional Trouble Shooting Guide PROBLEM PROBABLE FAULT LOCATION SR-20 locks up during Power the unit off, and then back on. Remove the batteries if the unit will not switch off. use. If batteries are low, replace them.

  • Page 28: Specifications

    Tools For The Professional Specifications Default Settings • Weight w/ batteries ..4 lbs. (1.8 kg) • Depth units = Meter & Centimeter • Weight w/o batteries ..3.3 lbs. (1.5 kg) • Volume = 2 (two settings above mute) Dimensions •...
  • Page 29 Tools For The Professional Ridge Tool Company...
  • Page 30 Ridge Tool Europe Research Park Haasrode, Interleuvenlaan 50, 3001 Leuven Belgium Phone.: + 32 (0)16 380 280 Fax: + 32 (0)16 380 381 Tools For The Professional www.ridgid.eu...

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