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5� Press the Main Menu Key
frequencies and to return to the normal operating
display� The last activated frequency will appear in
the upper right hand corner of the display along
with the current mode setting�
6� Press the Frequency Key
to scroll through the set of activated frequencies
for the current set mode� If the desired frequency
does not appear, press the Main Menu Key
return to activate additional frequencies (See the
"Customizing the ST-33Q" section of this Operator's
Manual for more information).
7� Press the Power Key
ST‑33Q� After a short countdown, the ST‑33Q will
shut down� Press any key during the countdown to
cancel the shut down�
Note that frequency lists are context sensitive which
allows separate lists of frequencies for Direct Connect
Mode, Inductive Clamp Mode, and Inductive Mode�
Direct Connect Mode
1
Figure 9 – Direct Connect Screen
Direct Connect Mode is most commonly used when
the target utility is readily accessible� Do not use Direct
Connect Mode on energized conductors�
When using Direct Connect Mode, the Direct Connect
Icon will appear in the top of the screen (See Item 1,
Figure 9)� Use the ST‑33Q in Direct Connect Mode in
accordance with the following:
1� Ensure that the target conductor is not live� The
ST‑33Q is not designed to connect to live conductors�
2� Chose connection locations for the ground spike
and the target conductor� The ST‑33Q leads will
extend up to 25 ft [7�6 m]� The further the leads
are extended, the more incidental the signal and
the further the receiver should be used from the
transmitter to avoid confusing the signals with the
cable leads� If performing a location close to the
transmitter, keep the leads as short as possible
and store excess lead cable in the side pockets of
the transmitter�
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after activating
to allow the ST‑33Q
to
again to turn OFF the
Figure 10 – Attaching the ST‑33Q Lead to the
Ground Stake
3� Remove the ground spike from the bottom of the
ST‑33Q and insert it into the earth� To enable a good
ground, insert the ground spike as far as possible
into the earth� If desired, wet the earth around the
ground spike to improve grounding and to lower the
resistance of the ground� With the ST‑33Q powered
OFF, attach the ST‑33Q lead to the ground stake
(See Figure 10)� In lieu of using the grounding stake
provided with the ST‑33Q, attach the cable lead to
other things like a shovel blade or a larger rod sunk
into the earth� Using other grounding equipment
may also improve grounding by increasing the area
in contact with the earth�
Figure 11 – Connecting the ST‑33Q Cable Lead to
the Target Conductor
4� Scrape away any dirt, paint, corrosion, or other
coatings on the target conductor to ensure good
contact with the cable lead, to lower the resistance
of the circuit, and to produce a stronger tracing
signal� Connect the other cable lead to the target
conductor (See Figure 11)� Non‑conductive pipes,
such as those made of clay or plastic, cannot carry
a tracing current without a trace wire� Plastic pipes
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