RIDGID SeekTech ST-510 Operator's Manual
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SeekTech
10 Watt Pipe and Cable Line
Transmitter
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99 Washington Street
Melrose, MA 02176
Phone 781-665-1400
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- Page 1 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 Phone 781-665-1400 Toll Free 1-800-517-8431 Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com SeekTech ST-510 ® 10 Watt Pipe and Cable Line Transmitter Operator’s Manual WARNING! Read this operator’s manual carefully before using this tool. Failure to understand and follow the contents of this manual may result in electrical shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
SeekTech ST-510 Line Transmitter Table of Contents GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION........................2 TRANSMITTER COMPONENTS ..........................5 ................................... 6 EYPAD ..............................6 ISPLAY CREEN GETTING STARTED ..............................7 ..........................7 NSTALLING HANGING ATTERIES ..............................7 PERATION ........................7 PTIONAL XTERNAL OWER OURCE ............................... - Page 3 SeekTech ST-510 Line Transmitter ® SeekTech ST-510 Line Transmitter SeekTech ST-510 Line Transmitter ® Record the Serial Number and Software Version of your unit below and retain for your records. Serial Number Software Version Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 - TestEquipmentDepot.com...
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Page 4: General Safety Information
SeekTech ST-510 Line Transmitter General Safety Information Battery Precautions • Use only the size and type of battery WARNING specified. Do not mix cell types (e.g. do not use alkaline with rechargeable). Do not use partly discharged and fully charged cells Read and understand all instructions. - Page 5 Do not use liquid cleaners or affiliates and suppliers, will not be liable for any aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for injury direct, indirect, incidental cleaning. consequential damages sustained or incurred by reason of the use of the SeekTech ST-510.
- Page 6 Note: Connection To Energized Conductors European Frequency Set The line transmitter is designed to withstand up to The Seektech ST-510 as delivered in Europe is 240 VAC 50/60 Hz excitation between the two leads. slightly different than the ST-510 delivered in U.S.
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Page 7: Transmitter Components
SeekTech ST-510 Line Transmitter Transmitter Components Keypad Display Screen Lead Clip Shoulder Strap Pocket Handle Coil Cord (48 ft.(16m) extended) Back View Top View Bottom View Figure 1: ST-510 Components... -
Page 8: Keypad
SeekTech ST-510 Line Transmitter Keypad Display Screen Inductive Mode On/Off Use Up/Down Arrows for Output Current Adjustment and Orientation For Menu Control Keys Inductive Mode Select Main Menu (Hold down, use up/down for contrast adjustment) Sound On/Off Frequency Selection Power On/Off... -
Page 9: Getting Started
SeekTech ST-510 Line Transmitter Operation Time Getting Started Typical operation time for the SeekTech line Installing/Changing Batteries transmitter, using alkaline cells, is about 12.5 hours which varies depending on factors such as load and To install batteries into the ST-510 Line Transmitter, current transmitted, and how much the backlight is turn the knob on the battery holder counter clockwise. -
Page 10: Powering Up/Down
Using the ST-510 Line startup screen. See form on page 1. Transmitter The SeekTech ST-510 line transmitter is part of Ridgid’s SeekTech cable and pipe locating system. The ST-510 is used to energize a pipe or line with an “active” signal, so that the underground line may be traced with a compatible receiver. -
Page 11: Direct Connect Method
SeekTech ST-510 Line Transmitter DANGER Always connect leads before turning the transmitter on to avoid electrical shock. Ensure transmitter is well grounded. Direct Connect Method 1. Attach the ST-510 line transmitter to the ground and to the target line. Figure 9: Alternative Connection to a Pipeline... - Page 12 SeekTech ST-510 Line Transmitter 4. Check the Circuit More current gives a stronger signal. Less current prolongs battery life. Signal strength measured by the receiver is directly proportional to the amount of current on the line. More current means a stronger signal will be received by the receiver.
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Page 13: Useful Operating Points
SeekTech ST-510 Line Transmitter Useful Operating Points • The lower the total resistance, the more current will be put on the line. A good circuit is one that allows enough current to flow so that the locator gets a clear and stable signal. -
Page 14: Inductive Clamp
SeekTech ST-510 Line Transmitter Inductive Clamp Method Figure 16: Inductive Clamp (Optional) Figure 17: Orientation to the Conductor 1. Plug the inductive clamp into the 1/4" phone (Inductive Mode) jack above the battery cover. Plug must be mono or, if stereo, connected between tip 2. -
Page 15: Features
SeekTech ST-510 Line Transmitter measure this field instead of on the target conductor. Place the transmitter at least 20 feet away from the region where tracing occurs in order to avoid this “air coupling”. Figure 20: Storing Leads: Right Way and Wrong Way To avoid tangled cords, “feed”... -
Page 16: Main Menu
SeekTech ST-510 Line Transmitter Main Menu To access the Main Menu: 1. Press the menu key: Select Key Menu Key Figure 25: Select Key Battery Saver Mode This allows the user to limit the power output of the ST-510 line transmitter to approximately 1 watt in order to prolong the life of the batteries. -
Page 17: Other Manufacturers Menu
SeekTech ST-510 Line Transmitter Other Manufacturers Menu This menu allows you to use the ST-510 to transmit on different manufacturer’s frequencies. This is convenient if you are using a locator/receiver other than a SeekTech (the default setting). Simply choose the manufacturer of the intended receiver and... -
Page 18: Useful Information
SeekTech ST-510 Line Transmitter Using High and Low Frequencies Understanding the behaviour of different frequencies under different conditions can be important in doing effective and accurate locates. In both direct-connect and inductive mode, the ST- 510 is essentially doing the same thing – imposing a wave of traceable energy onto the target pipe or line. -
Page 19: Fcc Limits
SeekTech ST-510 Line Transmitter conductor. The reason is that a high-frequency signal Transportation and Storage can “jump” some barriers and continue without losing as much signal. Before transporting make sure that the unit is OFF to preserve battery power. A high-frequency signal can also be valuable in... -
Page 20: Specifications
SeekTech ST-510 Line Transmitter Dimensions: CAUTION Depth ..... 7.0” (17.8 cm) Width ..... 15” (38.1 cm) Always remove batteries entirely before Height ....6.5” (16.5 cm) shipping. Icon Legend Output Power: Nominal 10 watts max. 1 watt maximum if frequency is above 45kHz. -
Page 21: Trouble Shooting Guide
SeekTech ST-510 Line Transmitter Trouble Shooting Guide PROBLEM PROBABLE FAULT LOCATION Try powering the unit OFF and then back ON. Display appears completely dark, or Adjust the LCD screen contrast. completely light when it is ON. Allow the unit to cool if it has been exposed to excessive heat from sunlight. -
Page 22: Frequencies
SeekTech ST-510 Line Transmitter Frequencies Exact Frequencies per Band (In Hz) 128 Hz 1kHz 8kHz 33kHz 93kHz* 262kHz Default 93623 Line 1024 8192 32768 262144 (SeekTech) *(European (European model only) model limited to 93KHz) Manufacturers Frequency Table ( see page 15... - Page 23 SeekTech ST-510 Line Transmitter Displayed Available Exact Company Model Notes Option Frequencies frequency (Hz) 9499 9.5kHz Made by Takachiho McLAUGHLIN® VERIFIER McLau 37997 38kHz Sanyo Co., Ltd. 982Hz 9.8kHz 9890 9820 Metro METROTECH ® 82kHz 810 for 83kHz 82488 83kHz...
- Page 24 SeekTech ST-510 Line Transmitter Displayed Available Exact Company Model Notes Option Frequencies frequency (Hz) 128 Hz 1kHz 1024 8kHz 8192 SeekTech-B Older 93 kHz value 33kHz 32768 93kHz* 93696 262kHz 262144 Schonstedt 575Hz TraceMaster Schon Instrument Company 8kHz 8055 Made by FUJI...