PL-2000 Operation Manual CONTACT US AT EITHER LOCATION: SubSurface Locators 4040 Moorpark Ave. Suite 104 San Jose, CA 95117 Phone: (408) 249-4673 FAX: (408) 249-9653 Web: www.sslocators.com TM SubSurface Instruments, Inc. 1841-C Plane Park Dr. De Pere, WI 54115 Phone: (920) 347-1788 FAX: (920) 347-1791 Web: www.ssilocators.
PL-2000 Operation Manual SubSurface Instruments, Inc. 1230 Flightway Drive De Pere, WI 54115 Phone: (920) 347-1788 FAX: (920) 347-1791 Web: www.ssilocators.
INDEX STANDARD INSTRUMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 OPERATION OF TRANSMITTER Transmitter Unit, Operation Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
STANDARD INSTRUMENT 1. Transmitter Unit operated with 8 D batteries 2. Receiver Unit operated with 6 AA batteries 3. Direct Mode Cables and Ground Stake 4.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES OPERATION OF TRANSMITTER Transmitter Unit Handle 1. Inductive Clamp and Cables. Use the inductive clamp (4 inch opening) for energizing telephone cables and power cables inductively. Operation Panel Direct Mode Connection Battery Compartment Cover 2. Cable Drum with 50 meter cable. . It can be used in the Loop Cable mode to put a strong signal on a target line, or when you can’t get a good ground. You can also make up your own Loop Cable if you prefer.
OPERATION OF TRANSMITTER OPERATION OF TRANSMITTER Connections Automatic OFF Function 6 Direct Mode Connection. DIR.CABLE 6 7 External Power Connection. With the optional 12 volts DC power cables, the Transmitter can be powered from a truck or a car 12 volts battery. SubSurface PL–2000 When the TRANSMITTER controls are not operated in the ON condition for one hour, the Automatic OFF Function turns OFF the power.
OPERATION OF RECEIVER OPERATION OF RECEIVER Receiver Unit Back of Receiver 9 Headphone Jack located on the back of Receiver LCD Display 10 Speaker located on the back of Receiver Operation Panel 9 10 Handle Antenna Battery Compartment Cover LCD Display of Receiver The PL-2000 Receiver displays the following information: Receiver Operation Panel 1 8 SubSurface Push the ON/OFF Switch to turn ON and “SUBSURFACE PL-2000” is displayed.
OPERATION OF RECEIVER OPERATION OF RECEIVER Four Operating Modes in Receiver MODE AND FUNCTION DISPLAYS (Peak Mode, Null Mode, and Depth Measurement Function) The PL-2000 Receiver has 4 operating modes: Peak, Null, DIST, and Sonde. 1. Peak Mode The “Peak” Mode employs the PL-2000’s patented differential antenna to produce the most accurate locates. Depth Measurement (+ or – 5% accuracy) is available in Peak Mode. Frequency. Sensitivity Level. (00 to 40) 27kHz PEAK MODE SENS.30 Battery Power.
OPERATION OF RECEIVER REPLACEMENT OF BATTERIES Transmitter Battery Power Continued from page 8 easily in the Inductive Mode (Transmitter) than lower frequencies, and the 512 Hz frequency is so low that it can not be induced at all. The 512 Hz frequency must be used in the Transmitter’s Direct Connection Mode only. “Passive” frequencies are in the Receiver only, and the Transmitter is not used. The two “passive” frequencies are 50/60 Hz (current flowing A/C) and Radio (15 kHz – 25 kHz).
REPLACEMENT OF BATTERIES HOW TO OPERATE THE TRANSMITTER Receiver Battery Power Inductive Mode When the battery mark displayed in the LCD is reduced to a blank icon, replace the batteries. 1. In the Inductive Mode, place the Transmitter in the correct position as shown below. The Transmitter should face in the direction of the pipeline. If the Transmitter is positioned parallel to the pipeline, no signal will be induced on to the pipeline. The residual power is indicated in the LCD.
HOW TO OPERATE THE RECEIVER MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON THE LCD The PL-2000 Transmitter and Receiver display the following messages on the LCD. How to Operate the Receiver 1. Push the Power ON/OFF Switch (1) 1 2. Choose one of the following modes at the Operating Mode Switch (2): Peak Mode: Used to locate the pipeline with greatest accuracy. Null Mode: Faster method for approximate pipeline location. Dist Mode: Used to locate the pipeline over a long distance.
OPERATION IN THE FIELD OPERATION IN THE FIELD 1. PEAK MODE 2. NULL MODE On left side 020 070 Low sound. High sound On left side Bar Graph. On right side 020 080 Low sound Maximum sound. 020 Low sound On right side Operator's Picture High sound 020 070 Low sound. . line Directly over the pipeline. Receiver. e Pip Receiver. .
OPERATION IN THE FIELD OPERATION IN THE FIELD 3. INDUCTIVE MODE Finding the Optimum Transmitter Location with Only One Person How to set up the Transmitter 020 In the Inductive Mode, a single operator can find the optimum Transmitter location using the following procedure. Max.,Graph and Value. 080 1. Choose either 8 kHz or 27 kHz for both the Transmitter and Receiver. 020 X X X Right upon the pipeline.
OPERATION IN THE FIELD OPERATION IN THE FIELD 4. DIRECT CONNECTION MODE (B) (A) Finding the Optimum Transmitter Location 5 In the Direct Mode, the location of the ground stake can be critical to locating the line accurately. Ground Stake. 2 3 4 The Direct Mode is usually preferred if the pipeline or a fitting, like a hydrant, is exposed. "Tick" 27kHz "Tick" 2. Set the output mode at DIR for Direct Mode. 8kHz 0.5kHz MIX "Tick" 27kHz is chosen automatically when the Power Switch is turned on.
OPERATION IN THE FIELD OPERATION IN THE FIELD 5. LOOP MODE INDUCTIVE CLAMP MODE Inductive Clamp. Fitting 1. Black Cable. Fitting 2. Cable Drum. Red Cable. NOTE: The Loop Mode requires the optional Cable Drum with 50 meter cable, or make up your own length of wire cable. The Loop Mode (or method) is often useful for locating water mains and service lines in areas with congested utilities.
OPERATION IN THE FIELD OPERATION IN THE FIELD 7. RADIO MODE 8. SONDE MODE The passive Radio Mode employs only the PL-2000 Receiver and the ambient radio signals emanating from power lines, radio stations, and other low frequency radio communications. These radio signals are present all over the earth and they often energize long pipelines, such as water and gas lines. The Sonde Mode is useful for locating nonmetallic pipelines, like PVC or asbestos/cement sewer pipes, clay pipes, concrete, etc.
OPERATION IN THE FIELD OPERATION IN THE FIELD 9. LIVE CABLE MODE Depth Measurement in Peak and Sonde Modes The Live Cable Mode is useful for scanning a job site for buried, live power cables with 50/60 Hz AC current flowing. The AC current must be flowing and not just be “potential” current. (The Power Line must be “USING” substantial current.) The Depth Measurement function is available in the Peak and Sonde Modes, and is nominally accurate to +/- 5%.
OPERATION IN THE FIELD APPLICATIONS Current Measurement in Parallel Lines How to Locate Parallel Pipes by Inductive Mode. B Direct Connection Mode. 27kHz SENS.30 B A Figure 1. A Ground Stake. inch 030 2m Current Measure of the pipe (1). B 27kHz SENS.30 010 080 inch e Pip (1) Current Measure of the pipe (2). 2) e( Pip Transmitter. A Figure 2. NOTE: When parallel pipelines are detected, the Direct Mode should be utilized when possible.
APPLICATIONS APPLICATIONS Locating Congested Utilities with the Direct Mode Locating Branches in Pipelines and Water Services from the Main Main Pipeline. 030 Ground Stake. Ground Stake. 030 080 030 080 030 The Direct Mode in the Transmitter together with the lowest frequency are the best strategy for locating lines in areas with congested utilities. 1. Select the Direct Mode in the PL-2000 Transmitter and choose either the 8 kHz or .5 kHz frequency.
WARRANTY Warranty SubSurface Locators and SubSurface . Instruments, Inc. (SubSurface) warrants the PL-2000 and all of its accessories to be free from defects in material and/or workmanship for a period of thirty-six (36) months from the date of shipment by SubSurface to the original purchaser, subject to the following: SubSurface’s warranty obligation is, in its sole discretion, strictly and absolutely limited to repair or replacement of any product or part thereof.
PL-2000 Operation Manual SubSurface Instruments, Inc. 1230 Flightway Drive De Pere, WI 54115 Phone: (920) 347-1788 FAX: (920) 347-1791 Web: www.ssilocators.
