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SCHONSTEDT TraceMaster
Pipe and Cable Locator
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Specifications and Features
for the Tracemaster |
Schonstedt
TraceMaster |
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SCHONSTEDT TraceMaster
Pipe and Cable Locator |
Easy-To-Use
The TraceMaster was designed by industry leaders with recommendations from
some of the biggest names in the industry. The receiver operates with only
two buttons and two knobs with minimum training. The TraceMaster offers you
more productivity in the field with our exclusive RF link. Use this link to
change frequencies and monitor battery usage from the receiver without
having to return to the transmitter. This design saves battery life in the
transmitter by not transmitting unnecessary frequencies.
Remote Control of Transmitter from the Receiver
The transmitter is even easier to operate: turn it on and hook up the
conductive signal clips. Change the frequency setting, monitor the
transmitter's battery status and check other transmitter functions at the
receiver via the RF link. You can verify operating status and confirm the
establishment of a good radio link between transmitter and receiver at the
transmitter site too.
Only Two Buttons and Two Knobs
Use one hand to operate the Gain knob, Frequency button, Depth button
and Volume knob. Because of the TraceMaster's unique RF link, when you
activate the frequency button, it will cause the transmitter's frequency to
change to the newly selected receiver frequency, without any additional
operator action. Switching to the Passive mode will put the transmitter on
standby thus conserving valuable battery life. Using the volume and gain
knobs couldn't be easier. When the handle is grabbed, a sensitive trigger
handle allows the unit to be turned on automatically. When the unit is put
down for a few seconds it will turn itself off to conserve battery life.
When the unit is reactivated by the ON/OFF trigger switch, it returns to its
last frequency and operating mode. A master ON/OFF switch is built into the
volume knob to prevent accidental turn on when the unit is stowed away. For
your convenience, an automatic gain setting is built into the gain knob.
Backlighting of the LCD is automatically activated by an ambient light
sensor, without operator intervention or additional buttons.
Signal Strength and Depth Indications
The signal strength from the TraceMaster's peak sensor is shown as a
2-digit number on the LCD display and used to increase or decrease the pitch
of the audio tone. The greater the signal strength, the higher the audio
pitch. In addition, the combined signal from the peak and null sensors is to
indicate whether the target is to the left or to the right of the
instrument. Once the instrument is right on top of the target, both arrows
will flash. Depth can only be measured while both arrows are flashing. This
feature allows you to increase the reliability of the depth measurement.
Holding the Depth button will give you the estimated depth as shown
on the LCD display.
System Description
Select between Passive, 575 Hz, 8 kHz, 82 kHz and 455 kHz
operating frequencies. The selection is automatically communicated to the
transmitter via the RF link. In the Passive mode the transmitter
shuts down its output and the receiver searches for 50/60 Hz signals. The
signal strength readout indicates the peak sensor signal at all operating
frequencies. The left and right arrows, as well as the depth measurement are
also available at all frequencies, with the exception of 455 kHz, which is
based on a single peak sensor. Use the 575 Hz to trace good
conductors for long distances without "bleeding" to adjacent utilities. The
8 kHz provides an ideal general-purpose frequency for medium to long
distances in poorer conductors, with minimal bleeding. The 82 kHz is
appropriate for shorter runs on pipes, especially if it is necessary to jump
non-conductive gaskets. The 455 kHz will bleed easily to adjacent
utilities, thus providing an excellent "sweep mode" for checking an area
with unknown targets. There is no need to carry "additional instruments".
Options
Inductive Signal Clamp
increases the versatility of the TraceMaster by providing a convenient
method of selectively applying the trace signal to conductors covered with
insulation.
Accessories
Conductive Cable
Assembly
is used for applying the
tracing signal directly to an exposed section of a cable, line or metal
conduit for maximum tracing distance.
Custom Padded Carrying Case
The TraceMaster comes with a custom padded carrying case designed to
withstand the rigors of field use. The transmitter case has a built-in
storage compartment for cables, ground stake and inductive clamps. |
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