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Table of Content
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................................................1
1.1
General Safety & Care Information..................................................................................................................................1
1.1.1 Work-site Safety........................................................................................................................................................1
1.1.2 Equipment Safety......................................................................................................................................................1
1.1.3 Batteries and Environmental Safety..........................................................................................................................1
1.1.3.1 Alkaline Batteries (Non Rechargeable).............................................................................................................1
1.1.3.2 Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries (Rechargeable)................................................................................................2
1.1.3.3 Lithium-Ion Batteries (Rechargeable)...............................................................................................................2
1.1.3.4 Lithium Metal Batteries (Non Rechargeable)....................................................................................................2
1.1.3.5 Transportation of Lithium-ion and Lithium Metal Batteries...........................................................................2
1.1.3.6 General Rules Regarding Disposal of Batteries................................................................................................3
1.1.4 Care of Equipment....................................................................................................................................................3
1.1.5 Care When Interpreting the Information Provided by the Locator..............................................................................3
1.1.6 American & Canadian Safety Notices.......................................................................................................................4
1.2
Service & Support............................................................................................................................................................5
1.2.1 Serial Number and Software Revision Number.........................................................................................................5
1.2.2 International and National Distributors and Service Centers.....................................................................................6
Power Supplies.................................................................................................................................................................................7
2.1
vScan Receiver Batteries.................................................................................................................................................7
2.1.1 Alkaline Batteries......................................................................................................................................................7
2.1.2 Charging the Receiver Optional Li-ion Battery Pack.................................................................................................7
2.2
vScan Transmitter Batteries.............................................................................................................................................8
2.2.1 Alkaline Batteries......................................................................................................................................................8
2.2.2 Charging the Transmitter Li-ion Batteries..................................................................................................................8
User Controls/Connections.............................................................................................................................................................10
3.1
Receiver.........................................................................................................................................................................10
3.1.1 Display....................................................................................................................................................................10
3.1.2 Receiver Controls...................................................................................................................................................10
3.1.3 Warning/Alerts........................................................................................................................................................11
3.1.3.1 Shallow Line Alert...........................................................................................................................................11
3.1.3.2 Swing Alert......................................................................................................................................................11
3.1.3.3 Signal Overload Alert......................................................................................................................................12
3.1.3.4 Overhead Signal Alert.....................................................................................................................................12
3.1.3.5 Action Required Alert......................................................................................................................................12
3.2
Transmitter.....................................................................................................................................................................14
Locating..........................................................................................................................................................................................14
4.1
Passive Locating............................................................................................................................................................14
4.1.1 Detecting Radio Signals..........................................................................................................................................14
4.1.2 Detecting Power Signals.........................................................................................................................................16
4.2
Active Locating...............................................................................................................................................................16
4.2.1 Direct Connection...................................................................................................................................................16
4.2.2 Signal Clamp..........................................................................................................................................................18
4.2.3 Induction (33 kHz)...................................................................................................................................................19
4.2.4 Detecting Active Signals.........................................................................................................................................20
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