NaviTrack® II
Introduction to the NaviTrack II
Installing/Changing Batteries
To install batteries into the NaviTrack II turn the unit over to access the battery compartment. Turn the knob on the battery cover
Fit the door into the case and turn the knob clockwise while lightly pressing down to close. The battery cover can be installed in either orientation.
Figure 4 – Battery Case
When the NaviTrack II is powered on, it takes a few sec- onds to check the batteries. Until then the battery level will show as “empty”.
CAUTION Do not allow debris or moisture into bat- tery compartment. Debris or moisture may short the battery contacts, leading to rapid discharge of the bat- teries, which could result in electrolyte leakage or risk of fire.
Folding Mast
To begin operation, unfold the antenna mast and lock the folding joint into place. When locating is complete, press the red release lever to fold the antenna mast for storage.
IMPORTANT! Do not snap or whip the NaviTrack II mast to open or close it. Open it and close it by hand only.
NOTE! Avoid dragging the lower antenna node on the ground while locating with the NaviTrack II. It may cause signal noise which will interfere with results, and may eventually damage the an- tenna.
Release Button
Figure 5 – Folding Antenna Mast and Release Button
NaviTrack II Modes
The NaviTrack II operates in three distinct modes. They are:
1.Sonde Mode, used for locating Sondes in pipes, conduits, or tunnels that are
2.Active Line Trace Mode, used when a chosen fre- quency can be put onto a long conductor using a line transmitter, for locating conductive pipes, lines or cables.
3.Passive Trace Mode, used for tracing electrical lines that are already carrying 60 Hz current (U.S.) or 50 Hz current (Europe).
Note that the two Tracing modes, Active and Passive, are identical except for the frequencies used. No trans- mitter is used in Passive Trace mode.
Display Elements
Beginning operators or experienced operators can use the NaviTrack II with equal ease. While the NaviTrack II offers advanced features that make the most complex lo- cate easier, many of its features can be turned off or hid- den to make the display simpler when doing basic locating in uncomplicated situations.
The “basic features” of the NaviTrack II are on by default. They can be customized easily to suit the user’s re- quirements. The use of the various elements displayed is covered in separate later sections of the manual.
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