CA70001 TAIWAN CALIBRE 512Hz Sonde Locator

Introduction

It is the world’s first palm size 512Hz Sonde Locator. With LCD display and buzzer, it provides clear indication to trace the Sonde easily. This instrument can handle hostile environment with robust industrial design. It is a perfect tool to be used to find blockage in water pipes or drainage. Together with our drain camera, our Pipe Inspection and Tracking System will satisfy a plumber or construction worker’s need to inspect and locate the problem in the pipes!

Technical Data

3. Design and Function

3.1 Locator Component & Buttons

1 Display
2 Headphone Jack
3 Mode Key
4 Power On/Off Key
5 Decrease Key
6 Increase Key
7 Backlight On/Off key
8 Buzzer (concealed)

3.2 Display

1 Signal Strength Bar Graph
2 Mode Selection Indicator
3 Gain Bar
4 Digital Signal Strength indicator (000 to 999)
5 Battery Level
6 Buzzer/Headphone Volume Indicator
7 Gain Control Mode

4. Battery Level

The battery level is indicated in the top left corner of the display. If the battery level symbol is empty, please open the battery door at the back and change battery. Please use industrial standard 9V/6LR61 Alkaline battery only.

The locator power off automatically when the battery level isempty. If possible, please keep the display backlight off to maximize the battery usage. It has been tested if under normal use, a new battery can last for more than 5 hours.

5. Operation

1. To turn on the Locator, briefly press the Power On/Off key.
2. If the battery level indicator shows that the battery is empty, or if the unit does not power on, replace the battery.
3. The Sonde locator provides an acoustic guide. Furthermore, this signal clearly indicates the distance to the camera head.
   As the locator approaches the sonde, the acoustic guide intensifies. Consequently, this change clearly signals you are getting closer.
   

   3-1 First, press the MODE key to select the volume indicator. Subsequently, use the plus or minus keys to adjust levels.

4. In noisy environment, you could connect the headphone to the headphone jack of the Locator. As soon as they are connected, the acoustic guide will only be available through the headphone.
   Press MODE key to select Headphone Volume Indicator. Press + / - key to increase/decrease the headphone volume.
5. The locator provides visual signal strength. Specifically, the digital indicator scales from 0 to 999 as you approach the sonde.
6. First, press the MODE key to access gain control. Subsequently, select high gain to detect the sonde within two meters.
7. When getting close to the Sonde, the acoustic guide becomes intense, and the digital strength shows more than zero.
8. First, press the MODE key to enter gain control mode. Subsequently, press the minus key to select low gain. Consequently, this narrows the detection range to within 0.3 meters.
9. First, rotate and move the locator sideways repeatedly. Subsequently, identify the threshold where the signal strength peaks at 999. Finally, mark the position.
10. Move the Locator to the other end and repeat step 9 to find the threshold on the other end and mark the position.
11. Draw a line between 2 marks and the center is the position of the Sonde. Please refer to the illustration below. (Fig. 3 to Fig. 6)

NOTE:

Please swipe the Locator in a slow movement. When picking up signal, try to rotate the Locator. When the Sonde is parallel to the locator, the signal is stronger in contrast to they are perpendicular.
Therefore, you can rotate the Locator to determine the orientation of the Sonde and camera!

12. To turn off the Locator, press the Power On/Off key for 3 seconds.

6. Accessories