TECHNO-AC SUCCESS-438.15N Manual
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1. Design and principle of operation
Cable and pipe locator «Success АG 438.15N» is designed for:
- detection of cables up to 6 m depth
- detection of metal pipelines up to 6 m depth
- survey the ground before the ground works
( “Broadband” mode with frequency range between 0.05 and 2.0 kHz)
- distance of tracing from the place of transmitter connection is up to 3 km.
- indirect measurement of the depth
Kit components are:
1 – Receiver АP-027
2 – Electromagnetic sensorEMD-247
3 – Headphones
4 – Transmitter AG-105
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Operation conditions
- Ambient temperature, °С ................................................. -20 to +50
- Relative humidity, % ............................................................up to 90
Fig. 1.1
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2. Receiver AP-027
Appearance and Controls
Fig. 2.1
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1 power on/off button 9▲/▼ selected parameter adjustment
buttons (up/down)
2visual indication type button 10 frequency button (filter frequency
adjustment on/off)
3sound indication type button 11 LCD screen
4◄/► parameter selection buttons (left/
right) 12 headphones jack
5filter button (broadband on/off) 13 sensors connector
6memory button 14 protective insert
7start/pause button
(measurement mode) 15 external power supply socket
8 / sensitivity buttons (higher/lower)
Technical specifications of the Receiver are listed in Appendix A.
Screen controls are listed in Appendix B.
*Set of external PowerBank (for
example, Xiaomi Mi Power Bank
20000 mAh with protective case and
power adaptor питания SAMSUNG
ART-U90EWE 5.0 V/2.0 A)
2.1 Preparing Receiver AP-027 for operation
1. Insert 4 AA elements in battery compartment of the receiver, observing the polarity. Pic
2.1 p.14 If accumulators are used, they should be fully charged with charger, supplied
separately.
Receiver cab also work from external PowerBank, supplied separately*.
NOTE
AP-027 automatically switches to external power supply, when connected to PowerBank.
Some models of PowerBanks should be activated by pressing separate button on their body.
When working at negative temperatures (to -20°С) place PowerBank under clothes.
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2. Set the receiver on the holder
3. Put one end of the holder below protective rubber of the receiver.
4. Put other end of the holder below the second rubber
5. The receiver is ready for the operation.
It is recommended to adjust the length of the neck strap for more comfort during operation.
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3. Operation sequence in passive cable route detection mode
Fig. 3.1
Used equipment:
1. Connect the electromagnetic sensor and
headphones to the corresponding receiver
connections headphones (if necessary)
3.1 Connection of sensors and check of the receiver operability
2.1 To set the electromagnetic sensor from
transport to operating position. In order to do
that: loosen the locking nut (1), extend the
bar (2) to a required length and fix with the
locking nut
2.2
Loosen the locking nut (1) and install the electromagnetic sensor
(2) in a position used in route detection. Fix the position with the
locking nut. Horizontal position – is used for route detection by
maximum method, and transport position for route detection by
minimum method
3. Turn on
the receiver
AP-027
electromagnetic
sensor EMD-247
receiver
AP-027
1. 2.
1. 2.
headphones
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4. In the start window of the receiver display:
Check the charge status of the batteries the charge
should be no less than 4,0 V). If the battery charge is low,
replace the batteries.
Check accuracy of the
sensor connection. If a
«no sensor» symbol ,
is lit on the display, check
if the sensor is connected
correctly.
Check the received signal type
as «continuous» (by any of
buttons ▲/▼)
Set the necessary level of receiver
display backlighting, using ◄/► buttons
Fig. 3.2
If it necessary, change the
frequency of the second filter
by changing the number of
harmonic component «f
HRM
» to
another by buttons or .
№2
3.2 Conduct receiver setup
For tracing of energized
cables please set
frequency 50 Hz.
1. Switch on the
measurement mode
using the button
5. Set input signal level using
sensitivity buttons and
Level (at the bottom of the scale)
must be within 50 ... 90% of the
maximum
2.
To select the necessary
frequency press the frequency
button . symbol will appear
3. Using buttons ◄/►, set
the desired frequency in the
filtration zone
for example, 50 Hz
4.
Leave the filter adjustment
mode by pressing the frequency
button .
Indicator
will appear in the volume
adjustment zone
6.
Set an acceptable volume
level volume using
◄/►
buttons
7. Moving along the route,
it is necessary to move the
electromagnetic sensor across
the route in one and the other side
to maintain a maximal level of the
signal.
Attention! input overload can lead
to the wrong interpretation of data
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8. Set the required gain factor of filtered signal to
«×1/2/4/8», by pressing buttons ▲/▼
9. Commence detection or tracing according to the
method set in p.4.3, avoiding prolonged input/output
overloads
3.3 Route location methods
1.The Maximum method
This method consists of positioning the electromagnetic sensor in the direction of the magnetic
field created by the utility radiation (fig.3.3). EMD antenna must be positioned horizontally and
the sensor placed in a plane perpendicular to the cable route. In this case the maximum signal
level is observed when the sensor antenna
passes directly above the utility line. The
maximum method is intended for a quick
route location. Flat peaks of the signal
level curve do not allow for high location
accuracy, but enables a quick route
location.
2. The Minimum method
When the EMD antenna in a vertical (transport) position is placed directly above the route
the signal is at its lowest level fig. 3.4. As the distance from the point directly above the pipeline
increases, the signal level first rises sharply then slowly decreases. This is the minimum method,
which is used to determine a more precise
route location (after quick route tracing
using maximum method.
Horizontal
position
Fig. 3.4
Fig. 3.3
Vertical
position
The Maximum method
The Minimum method
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12. Transmitter AG-105
AUTONOMOUS • POWERFUL • PORTABLE • MEASURING
Device introductory information
12.1 Purpose of use and physical configuration
The AG-105 is an automatic utility locating transmitter
designed for the generation of the propagating electric
oscillations in the traces of the buried utilities using
electromagnetic method of the trace search.
Field of application:
- Housing maintenance and utilities sector;
- Communications industry;
- Electric power and heat supply industries;
- Gas supply.
The device is shown in the enclosure-case containing:
1 - information panel on the inner side of the cover;
2 - battery holder with the handle in the center for removing;
3 - push-button and LED indication panel.
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES
The extremely high output power and autonomous operating time for such a compact battery
set (“type C”x8) and small size of the device.
The universal power supply provides an opportunity to reach the output power of over 20W.
In the autonomous power supply mode the “life cycle” depends on the quality of the batteries
applied “type C”.
For example, under initial output power of 7 W in the continuous oscillation mode the “life cycle”
is approximately equal to 5 hours and under initial output power of 15 W in the intermittent
modulation mode the “life cycle” is approximately 25 hours (with the use of standard “fresh”
batteries, e.g. “Energizer C”). Using high-capacity batteries (for example, “Duracell ULTRA”), the
duration of the autonomous operation can be extended by 20-30%. If “12V” external battery (e.g.
automotive) is connected the operation time is defined by the battery capacity. When connecting
to the external power source of “15V” the operating time is not limited.
The dimensions of the portable device in the casing amount to 216x180x105 mm and weight
does not exceed 2 kg.
The above-mentioned features are secured by the application of the unique superefficient
modification circuit technology of power amplifiers composition CLASS D. Pulse output amplifier
reaches 85% efficiency which is particularly important for the energy consuming devices with an
autonomous power supply.
AG-105 is the best-in-class of the “portable utility locating transmitters with low-
powered autonomous power supply” in terms of the qualitative characteristics, namely
“power –operating life– dimensions – weight”.
The device generates a sine-shaped signal continuously “Co” or discontinuously “Pu” for utility
(cables and steel pipelines) locating and special dual-frequency signal “2F” for identification of
“someone else’s” utility or for flaw detection of earth leakage.
Such a unique (among other transmitters) peculiarity as uncommonly high potential output
current (more than 5A) make it possible to carry out utility locating of not quite adapted to such
procedure the extraordinary low-resistance utilities (e.g. “earthed” pipelines) when the significant
part of the output current inefficiently flows to earth already near the connection point.
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The Internal transmitting inductor creates quite intense electromagnetic field under relatively
low energy consumption. There is a possibility to connect the external induction transmitting
antenna which produce intense emitting and provide an immediate access to the “buried” utilities.
An add-on transmitting induction “clamp” let inducing a current effectively into the specifically
“chosen” utility from others nearby (inclusive of the one under voltage).
Several protection levels against all sorts of unacceptable factors ensuring the highest level of
reliability.
The internal “multimeter” displays the following readings according to the operator’s choice:
voltage, current, resistance, output power or power supply voltage.
In case of decrease of the “energy potential” (output voltage) of the power source during the
oscillation process (for example, batteries self-discharge) the signal strength is automatically
proportionally (incrementally) decreasing and consequently the consumed power. This program
system extends batteries’ “life cycle” considerably. Therefore while searching there is no
premature “path loss” and the decrease of signal level is offset by the options for the manual or
automatic adjustment of the sensitivity of receivers made by “TECHNO-AC”.
The ingress protection rating of the casing is IP65 which completely precludes any ingress of
the dust or water jets when lidded. The operating temperature range is -30ºС to +60ºС with the
external (battery or mains supply).
12.2 Control and indication elements
See - Appendix 3
12.2.1 Display (functional fields of the
front panel)
«Electrical power supply field» always
displays rough estimates of the power supply
source condition in the current mode of
operation using three coloured light emitting
indicators.
1) The results of energy potential
assessment of the power supply source
(feasible operability index with current energy consumption level). Three categories of the output
voltage of the power supply source «U» are determined under the specific value of the absorbed
current in the actual operating mode:
- green colour of the indicator «U» – «nominal» voltage (high energy potential of the batteries or
powerful external source);
- yellow colour of the indicator «U» – «acceptable» voltage (medium energy potential of the
batteries);
- red colour of the indicator «U» – «cut-off» voltage (energy potential of the batteries almost
used up, possible «unexpected» shutdown).
2) The category of the ABSORBED CURRENT «I» rate is specified based on the concordance
between measured value of the current and the figure of the one of the three ranges specifically
set by the program for the actual operating mode:
- green colour of the indicator «I» – «low» absorbed current;
- yellow colour of the indicator «I» – «medium» absorbed current;
- red colour of the indicator «I» – «high» absorbed current.
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Colour combinations «U ↔ I».
The possibility in principle to raise the output signal level
«U,В» depending on the combination of the indicators
colours «U ↔ I» (if no other restrictions are in place)
Colour of the glow
«U» «I»
YES
green green
yellow green
green yellow
NO
yellow yellow
red any
any red
NOTES for «Internal parameters field» and «Output parameters field»
1) Red colour of the glow of any indicator means that «oscillation» is in progress.
2) Parameter or mode the value of which is displayed in the «Digital field» in the «stop» passive
mode is singled out by the flash of the relevant indicator.
12.2.2 «Internal parameters field»
according to the operator choice shows the
following numerical values of the following
parameters in the «Digital field».
1)POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE in volts « »:
- the lack of the glow – another display
parameter is chosen;
- green colour glow – power supply voltage
in the «stop» mode;
- red colour glow - power supply voltage in the «oscillation» mode.
2) FREQUENCY of the generated signal in kilohertz «f,kHz»:
- the lack of the glow – another display parameter is chosen;
- green colour glow in the «stop» mode – the set frequency of the output continuous «Co» or
pulse «Pu» signal is indicated in the «Digital field».
12.2.3 «Output parameters field»
(only in «oscillation» mode) at the choice of
operator signifies via red colour the value of
the specific output parameter that is indicated
in the «Digital field»:
- «U,V» - output voltage in volts;
- «I,А» - load current in amperes;
- «P,W» - load power in watts;
- «R,Ω» - load resistance in ohms;
- «R,kΩ» - load resistance in kilohms.
NOTE
In «antenna» modes «In» and «An» the only value available is «U,V».
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