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WARNING!
Read this Operator's Man-
ual carefully before using
this tool. Failure to under-
stand and follow the con-
tents of this manual may
result in electrical shock,
fire, and/or serious per-
sonal injury.
Operator's Manual
Locators
SeekTech
SR-20 online support:
support.seesnake.com/sr-20
SR-24LE online support:
support.seesnake.com/sr-24le
SR-20

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual Locators ™ SR-20 SeekTech SR-20 online support: WARNING! support.seesnake.com/sr-20 Read this Operator’s Man- ual carefully before using this tool. Failure to under- stand and follow the con- tents of this manual may result in electrical shock, SR-24LE online support: fire, and/or serious per- support.seesnake.com/sr-24le sonal injury.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Regulatory Statements ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3 Safety Symbols ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3 General Safety Rules Work Area Safety ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4 Electrical Safety �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4 Personal Safety �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4 Equipment Use and Care ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 5 Pre-Operation Inspection������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 5 Specific Safety Information SR-24LE/SR-20 Safety ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������...
  • Page 3: Regulatory Statements

    X8WBT840XEE IC: 4100A-BT840XEE� using the equipment� The manual UK Importer contains important information on Ridge Tool UK (RIDGID) the safe and proper operation of 44 Baker Street the equipment� London W1U 7AL, UK This symbol means always wear...
  • Page 4: General Safety Rules

    Personal Safety General Safety Rules • Stay alert, watch what you are doing, WARNING and use common sense when operat- ing equipment. Do not use equipment while you are tired or under the influ- ence of drugs, alcohol, or medication� A moment of inattention while operating equipment may result in serious person- al injury�...
  • Page 5: Equipment Use And Care

    Equipment Use and Care Pre-Operation Inspection • Do not force equipment. Use the cor- WARNING rect equipment for your application� The correct equipment will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is de- signed� • Do not use equipment if the power switch does not turn it on and off.
  • Page 6: Specific Safety Information

    SR-24LE/SR-20. This section contains important safe- ty information that is specific to the SeekTech SR-24LE/SR-20. Read these precautions carefully before using the SR-24LE/SR-20 to reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or other serious personal injury.
  • Page 7: System Overview

    (BLE) technology. The SR-20 does not, but is otherwise functionally identical. Description For an added degree of confidence, the The RIDGID SeekTech SR-24LE receiver SR-24LE continuously monitors the elec- gives utility locating professionals the infor- tromagnetic field for interference from con- mation they need to confidently determine flicting signals that could distort its shape�...
  • Page 8: Sr-24Le And Sr-20 Specifications

    -96 dBm at 1Mbps without adapter sensitivity 1�2 V NiMH or Ni- Cad rechargeable Antenna gain 2 dBi batteries RIDGID or Makita Up to 4,500 m Operating range Battery type rechargeable [14,764 ft]* with adapter Li-Ion with max voltage 25 V 2�2 W...
  • Page 9: Standard Equipment

    When the job is com- • Four size C alkaline batteries plete, press the red release latch to fold the antenna mast� Secure the folding mast into • RIDGID SeekTech Li-Ion Battery the clip for storage or transportation� Adapter (with SR-24LE) • Marker chips •...
  • Page 10: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Light Sensor LCD Screen DANGER Exposing the utility prior to digging is the only way to verify its existence, lo- cation, and depth. If excavating a utility, periodically recheck the measured depth and position to avoid damaging the util- ity and to identify additional utility sig- nals that may have been overlooked.
  • Page 11 Sonde Mode Line Trace Frequencies Use Sonde Mode to locate a sonde that is inside a pipe, conduit, or tunnel� Active Frequencies 128 Hz Sonde Mode Frequencies 1 kHz Default 8 kHz 33 kHz Default 512 Hz 10 Hz – User Programmable 16 Hz 35 kHz...
  • Page 12: Display Elements

    Display Elements Line Trace Mode Display The display elements shown below appear in Passive Line Trace Mode , Active Line Trace Mode , and Radio Broadband Mode � Line Trace Mode Display Elements Icon Name Description The Active Line Trace icon indicates the Active Line Trace SR-24LE is set to an Active Line Trace Mode...
  • Page 13 Line Trace Mode Display Elements Icon Name Description Signal Angle appears in place of Current Signal Angle Measurement (mA) when the detected signal is at an angle greater than 35°� Measured Depth shows the approximate depth of the target line� The depth appears in either meters (m) or feet (ft)�...
  • Page 14 Sonde Mode Display The display elements shown below appear in Sonde Mode � Sonde Mode Display Elements Icon Name Description Sonde The sonde icon underneath the currently set frequency, Mode indicates the SR-24 is set to a sonde frequency� Strength of the signal detected by the omnidirectional Signal antennas�...
  • Page 15 Sonde Mode Display Elements Icon Name Description Cross The cross hairs are placed at the center of the active view Hairs area to represent the receivers location� Pipe The pipe direction represents the approximate orientation Direction of the sonde’s axis� Sonde Two sonde equator icons appear along the equator line Equator...
  • Page 16: Active Line Tracing

    Active Line Tracing Testing for Air-Coupling There are two ways you can test for air-cou- Note: For complete instructions on generat- pling: the 45° tilt test and the depth verifica- ing a locating signal with a transmitter, refer tion test� to the operator’s manual that came with the transmitter you are using.
  • Page 17: Passive Radio Frequency Broadband

    Sonde Locating Passive Radio Frequency Broadband Steps The SR-24LE has two Radio Frequency 1� Activate the Sonde and press the ranges (Low and High) as well as OmniSeek Frequency Key to set it to the match- , which searches three passive fre- ing Sonde frequency�...
  • Page 18: Depth Average

    Signal Accuracy 3� Raise the SR-24LE off the ground ap- proximately 150 mm [6 in]� DANGER 4� Observe the change in measured depth� The measured depth should Exposing the utility is the only way to be increase by approximately the same certain of its location. If excavating a util- amount (in this example, approxi- ity, periodically recheck the measured mately 150 mm [6 in])�...
  • Page 19: Maintenance And Support

    Improper service or repair can make the SR-24LE unsafe to operate. WARNING Service and repair of the camera reel must be performed at a RIDGID Independent Au- Remove batteries prior to cleaning the thorized Service Center� SR-24LE to reduce the risk of electrical shock.
  • Page 20 RIDGID and the RIDGID logo are trademarks of Ridge Tool Company, registered in the USA and other countries. All other registered and unregistered trademarks and logos mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

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