Ditch Witch UtiliGuard - Manual (Page 30)

UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual
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Measure Ambient Noise (Advanced Units)
The UtiliGuard+ Ambient Noise application measures noise on the jobsite. For best locating, select a
frequency with the least amount of noise. Noise levels are indicated numerically and graphically.
To measure ambient noise:
1. Ensure that transmitter output is turned off.
2. From the receiver menu, select the
Ambient Noise function.
The receiver will scan the surrounding
area for noise on all frequencies enabled
in the selected mode.
3. Highlight the desired frequency and press
the Next button to exit the menu.
Adjust Receiver Gain
The receiver gain setting controls the sensitivity to the signal.
frequencies operating with the
least amount of noise
frequencies operating with a
large amount of noise
IMPORTANT:
• If a line is connected to an active signal, the ambient noise measurement will be high.
• When a frequency is highlighted, a realtime noise is displayed.
Action Result Effect
increasing gain more sensitive to signal allows location farther away from
signal source
decreasing gain less sensitive to signal stabilizes signal