® NaviTrack 10 Watt Pipe and Cable Line Transmitter Operator’s Manual CAUTION! WARNING! For your own safety, read this Read this Operator’s Manualoperator’s carefully andmanual carefully before using this completely before assembling and tool. Failure this to understand follow operating unit. Learn theand operation, the contents of this manual applications and potential hazards tomay result this unit.in electrical shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
Table of Contents GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION........................................................................................................................ 2 TRANSMITTER COMPONENTS .............................................................................................................................. 5 GETTING STARTED .................................................................................................................................................
NaviTrack® Line Transmitter NaviTrack ® 10 Watt Line Transmitter NaviTrack ® 10W Line Transmitter Record the Serial Number of your unit below and retain for your records. See bottom panel for serial number. Serial Number Ridge Tool Company Elyria, Ohio U.S.A www.navitrack.
General Safety Information Battery Precautions • WARNING Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury. • • SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! Work Area Safety • • • Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas may cause accidents. Do not operate electrical devices or power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or heavy dust.
NaviTrack® Line Transmitter NaviTrack Line Transmitter Use and Care • • • • • • • • Use equipment only as directed. Do not operate the NaviTrack Transmitter unless proper training has been completed and the owners manual read Do not immerse the leads or case in water. Store in a dry place. Such measures reduce the risk of electric shock and equipment damage. Store idle tools out of the reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
DANGER ALWAYS HOOK UP LEADS FIRST BEFORE POWERING THE UNIT ON TO AVOID SHOCK. ALWAYS TURN UNIT OFF BEFORE TOUCHING AND DISCONNECTING LEADS. ELECTRIC SHOCK MAY RESULT FROM FAILURE TO CONNECT LEADS BEFORE POWERING THE UNIT ON. DO NOT HANDLE THE TRANSMITTER WHILE YOU ARE CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO GROUND YOURSELF. The line transmitter is normally powered by internal batteries, and is designed to protect the user from voltages up to 240 VAC that may be accidentally encountered.
NaviTrack® Line Transmitter Transmitter Components Top View Handle Keypad Coil Cord (25 ft. (8m) extended) Pocket Clip Shoulder Strap Back View Bottom View Figure 1: NaviTrack Transmitter Components Ridge Tool Company Elyria, Ohio U.S.A www.navitrack.
Getting Started Installing/Changing Batteries conventional alkaline cells under high demand applications). Operation at low temperatures will reduce battery life.Typical operating times will be generally on the order of those shown here. To install batteries into the NaviTrack line transmitter, turn the knob on the battery holder counter clockwise. The battery carriage will pull out slightly. Pull straight back on the knob to slide out. Insert the batteries as shown on the inside decal.
NaviTrack® Line Transmitter Using the NaviTrack Line Transmitter Keypad LEDs reflect Battery Charge, Output Power, and Frequency in Use. LED values scale from right to left (low to high). The NaviTrack line transmitter is part of the NaviTrack cable and pipe locating system. It can be used to energize a pipe or line, so that the magnetic field lines emitted from the underground line may be traced.
Direct Connect Method 1. Attach the NaviTrack transmitter to the line. Remove the ground spike from the bottom of the unit and insert it into the ground. Connect one of the transmitter’s leads to the grounding spike. Figure 6: Alternative Connection to a Pipeline Note: To increase safety it is recommended that the ground lead be attached first.
NaviTrack® Line Transmitter current on the line. More current means a stronger signal will be received by the receiver. To prolong battery life and reduce the chance of the signal “bleeding over” onto adjacent lines, use the minimum amount of current needed to get a clear reading on the receiver. 5. Adjust Current. Figure 7: Frequency Selection The power output for the chosen frequency can be modified in five increments from low to high.
• Increasing the output power generally improves the locate if there is a good circuit. Note: increased output reduces the battery levels faster. DANGER Figure 8: Checking the Signal 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. • • • • • 10 ALWAYS HOOK UP LEADS FIRST BEFORE POWERING THE UNIT ON TO AVOID SHOCK.
NaviTrack® Line Transmitter 3. Power the transmitter on and proceed as in Direct Connect mode. Be sure the receiver and the transmitter are set to the same frequency. LED will light up (in addition to the selected frequency) to let the user know that the line transmitter is transmitting inductively on that frequency.The tone will change from single to grouped tones. Note: The Inductive Clamp is not recommended for use at frequencies less than 8 kilohertz.
way to confirm that you are locating the induced signal in a line and not the signal directly from the transmitter through the air (air coupling). Note: If you have been using the NaviTrack transmitter in inductive mode, be certain to switch inductive mode off if you are going to use the unit in direct connect mode. Air coupling can create very confusing signals if you inadvertently have the unit set to inductive mode but are trying to use it in direct connect mode.
NaviTrack® Line Transmitter Shutdown is being enabled, and will run down (right to left) when the Auto-Shutdown feature is being disabled. 25’ Coil Cords (Extended) Specially designed, hybrid copper and stainless steel aircraft-grade coiled cables allow the leads to be stretched out to offer more freedom in choosing grounding points and connections to the line. Figure 16: Output Power Scale Note: To avoid tangled cords, “feed” the cords back into the pockets, clip going last, when storing.
WARNING Connect leads before powering the transmitter on to avoid electrical shock. Ensure the transmitter is well grounded. known as the frequency of the generated current and of its consequent magnetic field. Frequency is expressed in terms of hertz (Hz), which means cycles per second, or kilohertz (kHz), which means thousands of cycles per second. Low Frequencies Useful Information Resistance and Impedance A circuit has a certain resistance that is measured in ohms (Ω).
NaviTrack® Line Transmitter illuminate both of them. Additionally, nearby metallic objects, or even highly metalized soil, may pick up a higher frequency and distort the picture at the locator. If a gas line is being “illuminated” with a high frequency current, it may bleed over onto a water line or a power cable running nearby, confusing the picture of where the original line is. As a general rule, detecting with lower frequencies is more reliable for the reasons given above, IF you can get a good signal.
Icon Legend Estimated Operating Times Current Est. Time to Depletion 400 mA 1.8 hours 200 mA 3.6 hours 100 mA 7.25 hours 50 mA 14 hours 25 ma 28 hours Standard Equipment • • • • NaviTrack Line Transmitter Direct connect leads and clips Operator’s Manual 8 D-cell batteries (Alkaline) FCC Limits 47 CFR 15.213 says that from 9kHz up to (but not including) 45kHz, peak output power shall not exceed 10 W. From 45kHz to 490kHz, it must not exceed 1W. 16 www.navitrack.
NaviTrack® Line Transmitter Trouble Shooting Guide PROBLEM PROBABLE FAULT LOCATION Check that the correct frequency is selected, and that the transmitter is the correct mode (direct-connect/inductive). Make sure that the leads to line and to the ground are attached securely Receiver will not pick up the line transmitter’s signal. Too much resistance impeding current flow. Improve ground connection by deepening stake, moistening ground, or relocating stake.
What is covered RIDGID® tools are warranted to be free of defects in workmanship and material. How long coverage lasts This warranty lasts for the lifetime of the RIDGID® tool. Warranty coverage ends when the product becomes unusable for reasons other than defects in workmanship or material. How you can get service To obtain the benefit of this warranty, deliver via prepaid transportation the complete product to RIDGE TOOL COMPANY, Elyria, Ohio, or any authorized RIDGID® INDEPENDENT SERVICE CENTER.
