HT instruments HT5000 - Manual (Page 4)

HT-5000
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2 DESCRIZIONE GENERALE
The HT-5000 location system is designed for the uncomplicated and user-friendly
determination of the location, orientation and depth of metallic lines (e.g. cable and pipe
lines). It can be used to probe areas for unknown lines or for locating specific lines.
HT-5000 (composed by a TX5000 transmitter unit and RX5000 receiver unit) is
distinguished by the following features:
• Robust construction for use in poor weather and in harsh environments
• Simple, user-friendly operation concept with a minimum number of controls
• Reliable battery status indicator
The RX5000 receiver is distinguished by the following features:
• passive signal modes for locating lines without the TX5000 transmitter
• active signal modes for locating lines / probes when used together with a transmitter
• Automatic depth determination when used together with a transmitter
• Semi-automatic depth estimation in passive signal modes
• Sensitivity level can be adjusted automatically or manually
• Lighted display for use in dim environments
3 PREPARATION FOR USE
3.1 INITIAL
This instrument was checked both mechanically and electrically prior to shipment.
All possible cares and precautions were taken to let you receive the instrument in perfect
conditions. Notwithstanding we suggest you to check it rapidly (eventual damages may
have occurred during transport – if so please contact the local distributor from whom you
bought the item).
Make sure that all standard accessories mentioned in paragraph 6.4. are included.
Should you have to return back the instrument for any reason please follow the
instructions mentioned in chapter 7
3.2 SUPPLY
VOLTAGE
The TX5000 unit is supplied by 6x1.5V alkaline batteries type IEC LR20 included as
standard accessories. The battery life is about 40 hours. The RX5000 unit is supplied by
10x1.5V alkaline batteries type IEC LR06 with battery life of about 40 hours
3.3 CALIBRATION
The instrument complies with the technical specifications contained in this manual and
such compliance is guaranteed for 12 months
3.4 STORAGE
After a period of storage in extreme environmental conditions exceeding the limits
mentioned in paragraphs 6.1 and 6.2 let the instrument resume normal operating
conditions before using it