Introduction To The Navitrack Ii; Installing/Changing Batteries; Folding Mast; Navitrack Ii Modes - RIDGID NaviTrack II Manual Del Usuario

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 counter-clockwise. Pull straight up on the
knob to remove the door. Insert the batteries as shown on
the inside decal and make sure they drop to full contact.
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".
Do not allow debris or moisture into bat-
CAUTION
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.
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 non-conductive or cannot
otherwise be traced.
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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