Product Manual
Magna-Trak 200 Series Magnetic Locator • 9
6.1 Water Locations
The pole section of the locator can be
submerged into water, up to just
under the plastic case (Fig. 5).
6.2 Locating Near a Steel Fence
Approach the fence and stop at the
distance at which you wish to begin
your search. While holding the locator
in a vertical position (Fig. 6), press and
release the “erase” button on the membrane panel.
Begin sweeping the locator side to side parallel to the
fence. As you move toward or away from the fence
during the sweeping motion, at some point you may
have to press the “erase” button again.
Continue this process throughout the search. The need
to reactivate the “erase” circuitry depends on the
proximity from the fence and the magnetism of the
fence itself.
6.3 Searching Under an Unattended Vehicle
In the event you must search under an parked
vehicle that is unattended, you can simply slide the
sensor pole under the vehicle and activate the
“erase” feature. Slide the sensor pole side to side until you
locate the target.
6. FIELD OPERATION
The recommended search
position is a 45° angle from the
earth’s surface. Scan the
locator pole from side-to-side
in a slow sweeping motion
while walking in a steady
direction. Maintain a consistent
height above the ground
during the side-to-side
sweeping motion.
Once the object being searched is located, pinpointing the’≠object’s location can be
accomplished by holding the locator vertically and sweeping it in an “X” pattern until
the absolute signal peak is found (Fig. 4). The audio sound and visual LCD ≠display will
provide the pinpointing results.
Please note that your magnetic locator is not only sensitive to buried ferrous objects,
but also to items in your possession. Ferrous objects such as steel tipped shoes, a
pocket knife, some wrist watches, key chains or other objects containing ferrous
material can cause false signals during your search.
The locator is not affected by the presence of nonferrous ≠objects, such as copper,
aluminum pull tabs or foil, and other forms of trash that may be present in the
ground. Snow, ice, water, wood, plastic, concrete, stones, and the ground itself have
no effect on the performance of the locator.
Fig. 4
Locator's Electrical Response
Representation
Physical "X" Motion
Shown
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