TECHNO-AC Success AG30915N [AG-309.15N] Underground Pipe and Cable Locator This Operation manual contains description ofthe cable and pipe locatorSuccess AG-309.15N, its working modes, and information necessary for its proper use. АP-019.3 (hereinafter «the receiver») can be used and a individually, and with the transmitter. The receiver works at the networks frequencies 50(60) Hz, 100(120) Hz, and with route locating transmitters at frequencies 512Hz, 1024 Hz, 8192 Hz, 32768 Hz (33 kHz).
Receiver working principle
The cable and pipe locator success AG-309.15N, working principle is based on the analysis of the electromagnetic field, created by the alternative current flowing through communications. The electrical signals induced in the receiver sensors are amplified, filtered, processed by the processor and displayed on the graphical display in the form of the communication position line, linear scale, andthegraphicofthe signal level change,digital value o fthe signal level amplification coefficient, distance to the communication axis, the value of the current flowing through it, and other parameters.
Brief description:
Three modes of operation : "ROUTE”, "GRAPHIC”, “FRIEND-OR-FOE”
Three inbuilt sensors make omnidirectional antenna showing a direction of a cable or a metal pipeline on LCD display
Inbuilt sensor for digital measurement of the depth and current
Mmeasured depth is 10 m
Passive frequency: Power, Radio, BB
Active frequency: 512/1024/8192/32768 Hz
Sensitivity : 100μA
Large LCD display with high resolution and adjustable backlight brightness
Transmitter – 20W
Cast body, the case is sealed along the entire length to the connectors
GPS/GLONASS module for accurate positioning of the located utility (option)
Mini-USB cable and desktop software for uploading and processing the data from the receiver.
Application:
Detection of cables and any metal pipelines underground up to 10 m
Direct digital measurement of the depth up to 10 m
Indication of the deviation from the utility axis in the mode “ROUTE”
Direct digital measurement of the current
Survey the ground before the excavation works
Distance of tracing from the place of transmitter connection is up to 3 km
Maximum amplification factor of the electric path: 120 dB
Dynamic range of the input signal: 100 dB
Number of embedded sensors: 4
Max. sensitivity: 5 mkA at 1m distance (at 33 kHz)
Selectivity: Q-3 dB>100, stopband supression up to 120 dB
Sensors type: Inductive
Sensitivity control: Auto - for 2D display "Route"; Semi-automatic or manual (optional) - for the "Graphics"; Automatic or manual (optional) - for the "2F" mode
Determination the burial depth of the route: Automatically in "Route" mode 0...10 m
Laying depth identification accuracy: ±5%
Identification of the effective current in the route: Automatically in "Route" mode 0.001...49,99 A
Accuracy of current measurement of received signal: ±5%
Support of energy saving (intermittent) modes of the route locating transmitters: At combined work with the route locating transmitters made by "TECHNO-AC" ("Pulse" mode)
Visual indication: Graphic display LCD display, 320x240 pix., with LED backlight
Induced parameters: Parameters of setting and control; 2D visualization of the route location relative to the device; Graphics of the signal level from sensors; - Route burial depth - signal current
"Modulation" modes (special form signal): Pulse "Pu" (short-term transmissions of the sine signals); Transmission duration 0,12 sec.; Transmissions repetition frequency 1 Hz. Dual-frequency "2F" (simultaneous frequency generation 1024 Hz, 8192 Hz); Amplitudes ratio 4/1 (respectively)
Output parameters under power supply voltage: 12…15 V
Output current, А
Restricted by the program under manual increment, ≥: 5 - at frequency 512 Hz "0.5" / 1024 Hz "1.0" / 8192 Hz "8.2" / "2F". 3 - at frequency 32768 Hz "33"
Set by the program for automatic adjustment with the external load of "clips" or "clamp", ≥: 0,2 - at frequency 512 Hz "0.5" / 1024 Hz "1.0" / "2F". 0,1 - at frequency 8192 Hz "8.2" / 32768 Hz "33"
Maximum output voltage, V
Depending on "modulation", ≥: 32 - in the dual-frequency modulation mode "2F". 40 - in other modes
Maximum output power, W
Restricted by the program, ≥: 20 - in the continuous "Co" and pulse "Pu" modes at frequencies 512 Hz "0.5" / 1024 Hz "1.0" / 8192 Hz "8.2" at load resistance up to 80 Ω; In dual-frequency mode "2F" at load resistance up to 50 Ω. 6 - at frequency 32768 Hz "33" at load resistance up to 260 Ω
Power supply sources:
Operating range of the supply voltages: Minimally acceptable voltage for oscillation start-up: 7 V "Bt", < 9 V "Ас"; Maximum allowed voltage for operation - 15 V; Automatic shutdown voltage in the "oscillation" mode: < 4.2 V "Bt", < 7.9 V "Ас"
External power supply sources (optional): Battery "12 V" (e.g. automotive); Output voltage 11…14 V, maximum current not less than 4 А; Mains power supply adapter АG114М.02.020 (extra accessory based on GS60A15-P1J "MEAN WELL"); Output voltage 15 V, power 60 W
Operating time ("life cycle"): While in operation of the battery set "type Сх8" is defined by the quality (capacity and "load capability") of the applied alkaline cells and can be equal to from 4 to 6 hours in the "Co" и "2F" modes or from 20 to 30 hours in the "Pu" mode at initial output voltage 7 W in "continuous" modes "Co" / "2F" or at initial output voltage 15 W in pulse modulation mode "Pu".Under the external power supply is fully conditioned by this external energy source characteristics therefore under mains supply operating time is unlimited
Operational characteristics:
An automatic control over the output voltage during oscillation process: Proportional control over the output power depending on the "energy potential" of the power supply source
Automatic shutdowns of the device: At power supply voltage in the "stop" mode < 6.5 V "Bt", < 8.8 V "Ас"; At power supply voltage in the "oscillation" mode < 4.2 V "Bt", < 7.9 V "Ас"; At power supply voltage > 15.5 V; - In case of exceeding of the admissible absorbed current value (the exact figure depends on the actual mode); - In case of short circuit of the output during the adjustment process (actuation of the hardware safety system of the terminal amplifier); - In case of non-compliance of the oscillation mode settings depending on whether the external antenna is installed in the output or not (the switch to the "stop" mode); - In case of "long" (≈ 100 sec.) downtime in the "stop" mode (if the buttons are not pushed)
Adjustment with load: Automatic, up to the reaching of the specific consumption rate or attainment of the load current: ≥ 0,2 А at frequencies 512 Hz "0.5" / 1024 Hz "1.0" / "2F"; ≥ 0,1 А at frequencies 8192 Hz "8.2" and 32768 Hz "33". Manual (via buttons LESS / MORE « ») after the automatic adjustment
Connection options to the communication under examination: "Contact" connection with "earth return"; "Non-contact" connection with application of the internal transmitting antenna "In"; "Non-contact" connection using the transmitting induction "clamp" (selection of the cable from the bunch us possible)
Electromagnetic compatibility:
Classification in accordance with the Russian State Standard (GOST) 51318.22-2006: Class A
Structural parameters:
Power output amplifier: The technology - updated CLASS D; Efficiency to 85%
LED indicators: Separate light-emitting diodes indicating parameters and modes; Digital indicator displaying the modes and parameters values and also showing output parameters of the "MULTIMETER" measurements, e.g.: output voltage (V), load current (А), load power (W) and load resistance (Ω / kΩ)
Overall dimensions of the electronic unit (case), not more than, mm: 216х180х105
The weight of the electronic unit, not more than, kg: 2
The admissible environment temperatures range when in operation: -30…+60°С, with "battery" power supply it is not recommended to use the device under sub-zero environmental temperatures
Ingress protection rating: IP65 (when the enclosure-case is shut)