Glossary -- Definitions

SeekTech SR-60

Distortion

Distortion Line

Distortion

Response

Frequency

Guidance Arrows

‘In Use’ Frequency

Informational

Locating

Level Pointer

Master Frequency Menu

Measured Depth/Distance

Mode

Omnidirectional antenna

OmniSeek

The impact of near-by fields, other conductors, magnetic flux, or other interference on a circular electro-magnetic field. Distortion is detected by comparing the information from the SR-60’s Tracing Line, Proximity Signal, Signal Strength, Measured Depth Display, and Signal Angle readings. The Tracing Line will grow less focused in response to more distortion in the detected field.

A dashed line which is displayed when the Tracing Line’s distortion response property is disabled. It can be used to analyze distortion in the detected field.

A property of the Tracing Line which shows the degree of distortion detected by displaying a varying cloud of particles around the Tracing Line; the blurriness of the line is proportional to the detected distortion. This property is enabled by default and can be disabled in the display.

The number of times per second that an electro-magnetic field forms and collapses (or shifts from positive to negative in the case of alternating current). Expressed in hertz (Hz) (cycles per second), or in kilohertz (kHz) (thousands of cycles per second).

The two arrowheads which represent detection from the gradient-coil antennas in the “side-wheels” of the SR-60 antenna system. The Guidance Arrows provide an indication of where the center of the field currently being traced lies.

The frequency the SR-60 is currently set to detect. The default ‘in use’ frequency is 33 kHz. The “in use’ frequency is selected using the Frequency Key from the set of frequencies that are “Checked-Active”.

An advance in the science and art of locating underground utilities and Sondes through the combination of multiple pieces of information in an integrated display. Depends on Omnidirectional antenna arrays for real-time information.

On the SR-60, a solid pointer which moves around a circular track indicating the current Signal Strength being detected. See “Watermark”.

The set of all frequencies that can be used on the SR-60. It is accessed through the Frequency Selection sub-menu.

The calculated depth or distance to the Sonde or to the apparent center of the conductor being traced. This is a virtual measurement and may be inaccurate if distortion is present. Physical depth must be verified by potholing before excavating.

A distinct operating state or method in which a system can be used. The SR-60 has three modes: Active Line tracing, Passive Line Tracing, and Sonde Locating.

A proprietary antenna technology which combines detection of electro-magnetic fields on three axes simultaneously. The SR-60 uses two Omnidirectional antennas.

An advanced mode enabling the simultaneous search for signals on several frequency bands simultaneously: <4kHz, 4-15 kHz and 15-35kHz

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