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Transmitter Set Up:
D Induction Method
Transmitter Operation:
D Direct Connect Method
Note: Never connect ground to
water pipe or other services in
the area. The return signal may
mislead the trace.
Remove
Near-end
Ground
Suspected
Cable Path
Far-end
Ground
Red Clip
to Shield
Black Clip to
Ground Rod
Transmitter
SIGNAL
DANGER!
Check for stray voltages before attaching transmitter.
Voltage greater than 240 volts will damage equipment and
cause personal injury and death. Follow standard
procedures for reducing the voltage.
1. With the transmitter off, plug the direct connect
cable into the transmitter front panel jack.
2. Connect the black clip to the ground rod.
3. Place the ground rod in the earth as far from the near
end connection as the leads will allow, at a 90–
degree angle to the suspected cable path.
4. Remove the near-end shield bond; connect the red
clip to the shield.
SIGNAL
Transmitter
Hinge
Suspected
Cable Path
Near-end
Ground
Far-end
Ground
SIGNAL
1. Place the transmitter on the ground over the target
cable with the lid hinge in line with the cable path.
D Dyna-Coupler Method
(Optional Accessories Required)
Suspected
Cable Path
Transmitter
Note: The coupler jaws
must fully close for signal
transmission.
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
Pedestal
To
Transmitter
1. Plug the Dyna-Coupler into the cable (optional
accessories). Plug the cable into the transmitter
front panel jack.
2. Clamp the Dyna-Coupler around the cable below
any bonds just before the cable enters the earth.
Note: Dyna-Coupler jaws must be fully closed.
Dynatel
TM
Hz
33 KHz
On
Off
577 Hz
Transmitter Front Panel
Continuity
Freq
Output Level
1. Hold down for Battery Test (solid tone=good;
beeping tone=low; no tone=replace batteries).
2. Press
to turn the unit on and select Continuity
Test
(solid tone=good ground; beeping tone=
usable ground; no tone=poor ground or no far end
ground). Both LEDs light continuously during the
continuity test.
3. Press
to apply Tracing Tone and select the
desired frequency: 577 Hz for direct connect with
far end ground; or 33 KHz for direct connect with no
far end ground, or for use with coupler, or induction.
LED indicates frequency selection. (This key can also
turn the unit on.)
4. Press
to change output level. Choose Normal
output (flashing LED) for locating short to
moderate distances using direct connect method. Use
High output (solid LED) for coupler, induction, or
direct connect for long distances and deep cables.
5. When locating is complete, press
to turn the
unit off.