Cable Avoiding Tools Training for all.pptx

Cable Avoiding Tools Training

1. vSCAN

2. Introduction

3. vScan Component Parts

4. Batteries

5. Charging Receiver Li-ion Batteries

6. Charging Transmitter Li-ion Batteries

7. Receiver Main Features Receiver Main Features

8. Start up Screen Start Up Screen To switch on the vScan Receiver, momentarily press the on/off button. A start up screen will appear similar to the one opposite. It is possible to customize this screen with your own company details/next calibration date etc. More information is available in the vScan user handbook.

9. Main Locate Display Main Locate Display

10. Menu Screen Menu Screen To enter the menu screen press and hold the information button until the menu screen appears. Use the Paddle to scroll down to select the desired section. Use the Information button to alter that section of the menu. To exit momentarily press the On/Off button.

11. Alerts Alerts Alerts will be shown on the display. The Alert triangle sign is displayed over the Battery icon. With the exception of “Signal overload” condition, the bar graph will continue to operate as normal in an alarm condition. In the case of “Signal Overload”, the bar graph will flash. If activated the Alert sign will be accompanied by the vibration warning. Display without Alerts. Note the battery icon. Display with Alert. Note the Alert icon over the battery icon.

12. Action Required Alert Action Required Alert Spanner: Service/Calibration reminder or Rental term expiring.

13. Swing Alert Swing Alert Swing: Locator is not being kept vertical which could cause erroneous readings.

14. Shallow Line Alert Shallow Line Alert Shallow cable: Shallow cable/pipe detected. (Typically less than approximately 200mm.)

15. Overhead Signal Alert Overhead Signal Alert Overhead cable: Majority of signal is being detected from above.

16. Signal Overload Alert Signal Overload Alert Signal overload: Signal strength is too great. Try reducing transmitter power or if in strong power field try moving to an area with less interference. Bar graph will also flash.

17. Transmitter Operational Controls Transmitter Operational Controls