NaviTrack Brick ® 5 Watt Pipe and Cable Line Transmitter Operator’s Manual WARNING! Read this operator’s manual carefully before using this tool. Failure to understand and follow the contents of this manual may result in electrical shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
NaviTrack Brick Line Transmitter Table of Contents GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................ 2 NAVITRACK BRICK COMPONENTS ...................................................................................................................... 5 KEYPAD AND DISPLAY...............................................................................................................................................
NaviTrack Brick Line Transmitter ® NaviTrack Brick Line Transmitter ® NaviTrack Brick Line Transmitter Record the Serial Number of your unit below and retain for your records. Serial Number Ridge Tool Company ● Elyria, Ohio ● U.S.A www.navitrack.
NaviTrack Brick Line Transmitter General Safety Information • WARNING Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! Personal Safety • • Work Area Safety • • • Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas may cause accidents.
NaviTrack Brick Line Transmitter • • • • • • 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. Maintain tools with care. Properly maintained tools are less likely to cause injury. Check for breakage of parts, and any other conditions that may affect the transmitter’s operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using.
NaviTrack Brick Line Transmitter DANGER ALWAYS HOOK UP LEADS FIRST BEFORE POWERING THE UNIT ON TO AVOID SHOCK. ALWAYS TURN UNIT DISCONNECTING LEADS. OFF BEFORE Note: The unit must be disconnected from any external conductors before attempting to access the battery case or change the batteries. The NaviTrack Brick is protected by an interlock which isolates the unit when the battery case is opened, awareness dictates but standard safety disconnecting the leads rather than relying solely on this feature.
NaviTrack Brick Line Transmitter NaviTrack Brick Components Battery Case Keypad Frequency, Mode and Power LEDs Connection Leads and Clips Inductive Clamp Jack Ground Stake Battery Case Figure 1: Components of the NaviTrack Brick Ridge Tool Company ● Elyria, Ohio ● U.S.A www.navitrack.
NaviTrack Brick Line Transmitter Keypad and Display Frequency Indicator Power Indicator High Voltage Warning Power On/Off / Power Selection Induction Mode Indicator Induction Mode Toggle Frequency Selection Figure 2: Keypad and Display 6 • Frequency Indicator: Indicates frequency in use. • Power Indicator: Indicates the relative level of output power; displays estimated battery power level on start-up. • Frequency/Mode Selection: Selects desired frequency; used to initiate high-frequency mode.
NaviTrack Brick Line Transmitter Getting Started Installing/Changing Batteries To install batteries into the NaviTrack Brick line transmitter, rotate the knob on the battery holder counter-clockwise until the battery holder door unscrews. Pull straight back on the knob to remove the cover. Insert the 6 “C” batteries as shown on the inside decals . applications). Operation at low temperatures will also reduce battery life. Batteries often recover after being subjected to high loads.
NaviTrack Brick Line Transmitter Using the NaviTrack Brick Line Transmitter The NaviTrack Brick transmitter is part of Ridgid’s NaviTrack cable and pipe locating system. The NaviTrack Brick is used to energize a pipe or line with an “active” electrical signal, so that the underground line may be traced with a compatible receiver (such as the NaviTrack II). This allows the line’s location to be correctly marked so it can be exposed for repair or avoided during excavation.
NaviTrack Brick Line Transmitter WARNING NEVER CONNECT TO LINES KNOWN TO BE ENERGIZED WITH A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ELECTRICAL CURRENT. To increase safety, the ground lead should be attached first. If there were an unknown high voltage running through the target line, this would allow a means of redirecting the current away from the transmitter and operator. Note: Installations which use plastic pipes will typically have a trace wire installed along the pipe for tracing purposes.
NaviTrack Brick Line Transmitter • Power Settings There are 3 power settings that the user can choose from: • Low power (approximately .5 watt) • Medium power (approximately 1.5 watts) • High power (approximately 5 watts) • Low power will provide the least current with the longest battery life. Actual power output will vary with circuit resistance and frequency used. These values assume a nominal 320-ohm load.
NaviTrack Brick Line Transmitter Clamp the inductive clamp around an accessible portion of the line chosen to trace. The clamp will induce a signal into the conductor when the transmitter is powered on. Select frequency and power as with the Direct Connect Method. Operational frequency choices for use with an Inductive Clamp are 1 kHz, 8 kHz, and 33 kHz. Note: A slight tilt to the axis of the conductor can help reduce the probability of air-coupling: Transmitter Conductor 2. Power the transmitter on.
NaviTrack Brick Line Transmitter Coupling through Air When a line transmitter is set to Inductive Mode, it energizes a wire or pipe under it by emitting a pulse of energy at the selected frequency. This pulse forms an electromagnetic field which induces a current into the conductor (the pipe or wire) underneath it. The field builds and collapses at the frequency at which the pulse is generated by the transmitter. A secondary field is set up around the pipe or wire by the current induced into it.
NaviTrack Brick Line Transmitter Useful Information Resistance and Impedance A circuit has a certain amount of resistance to current; this is measured in ohms. (Ω) Higher resistance reduces the amount of current that can be put on an underground line. Factors that affect resistance in the transmitter circuit are conductivity of the line itself, breaks or faults in the line, insulation problems with the line, and how well the transmitter is grounded.
NaviTrack Brick Line Transmitter Transportation and Storage If you have any questions regarding the service or repair of this machine, call or write to: To avoid tangled cords, wrap the cords back around the ends of the Brick when storing, lead end last, and secure the ends under the prongs provided on the transmitter. Ridge Tool Company Technical Service Department 400 Clark Street Elyria, Ohio 44035-6001 Tel: (800) 519-3456 E-mail: TechServices@ridgid.
NaviTrack Brick Line Transmitter Trouble Shooting Guide PROBLEM REMEDY LEDs appear completely dark, or completely light when unit is ON. Try Powering the unit OFF and then back ON. Allow the unit to cool if it has been exposed to excessive heat from sunlight. Check that the correct frequency has been selected on both units. (See manual for the specific receiver.) Higher or lower frequencies may be tried. Check to make sure that the receiver and the line transmitter are in the same mode.
NaviTrack Brick Line Transmitter Specifications Standard Equipment Weight: 1.6 lbs (.772 Kg) w/o batteries, 2.5 lbs.(1.1 Kg) w/batteries. Dimensions: Depth ..................... 4.7” (11.9 cm) Width ..................... 7.75” (19.6 cm) Height .................... 3” (7.6 cm) Power Source: 6 Alkaline or rechargeable batteries.(C-Cells). Power Settings: 25 mA to 5W. Output Power: Nominal 5 watts.
NaviTrack Brick Line Transmitter Notes Ridge Tool Company ● Elyria, Ohio ● U.S.A www.navitrack.
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.
