Ditch Witch 830 RT - Manual (Page 31)

Locate - 30
830R/T Operator’s Manual
Active Location
CMW
Technique
1. Walk in an arc approximately 25’ (7.5 m) around transmitter.
2. Hold the receiver so that the handle points toward the transmitter, as shown.
3. Identify location of cable by using left/right indicators and signal strength.
4. Slowly rotate the receiver to determine
which direction the cable runs.
5. Trace the cable and note depth estimates
every few paces.
6. Retrace the cable and mark with
appropriate flags or paint.
IMPORTANT: Follow steps 1-3 for all types of active location. For reference, the illustration above
shows direct connection method. If using induction (broadcast), ensure that transmitter handle is in line
with and above suspected cable, as shown on previous page.
IMPORTANT: Receiver indicates the
best signal when the handle lines up
with the target cable.
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