-Instructionsfor Mark V "Ranger"(Audio FrequencyOnly) T&RProduct Instructions Pipe& Cable Locating

IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not use this instrument inan explosive environment.

1.RADIO FREQUENCY
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1.AUDIO FREQUENCY
Pearson Type HolidayDetector: The Tinker &Rasor Mark V Ranger set on audio frequency position was designed to locatediscontinuities, flaws or breaks in the coating of buried pipelines. Themethod makes possible the exact location of coating breaks in buried lineswithout access to the surface of the coated pipe. Locating electrical discontinuitiescan be repaired to eliminate corrosion and to reduce the amount of currentrequired for cathodic protection.

Short Locator: The apparatus isalso effective in locating shorts or undesirable electrical contacts toa contacts should be removed prior to placing a pipeline under cathodicprotection as these contacts would drain a large amount of protective potentialfrom the coated pipe.

Pipe Locator: The apparatus canbe used very effectively as a pipe locator on coated pipelines which areelectrically connected by screw or welded joints. This applications isparticularly effective where it is desired to locate and follow one pipelinealong a right-of-way where there are a number of buried lines.

2. OPERATING METHODS

Pearson SurveyMethod: The method usedto locate discontinuities is that of applying audio frequency AC energybetween the coated pipe and ground. A traverse along the pipeline is madein which the difference in potential is indicated across approximatelytwenty to thirty feet of soil above the line. This potential differenceis noted in the receiver. When an area is reached where the differencein potential is considerably greater than the average potential over thepipe, a discontinuity is assumed to lie under this area.

Method of LocatingShorts: The method of locatingshorts or contacts on a coated pipe is that of applying AC audio frequencyenergy between the pipe and a remote ground connection. A traverse is madealong the pipeline with a receiver equipped with a search coil. A shortor contact is observed along the traverse where the average AC signal pickedup over the line suddenly drops to a very low level. This is assumed tobe a point directly above the contact.

Method of LocatingPipe: An audio frequencyAC signal is placed between the coated pipe and a good ground connection.The receiver, containing a search coil, is passed over the area where thepipe is assumed to be located. As the receiver is moved back and forthin a horizontal plane over the pipe, a sharp null will occur in the receivedsignal. The pipe to be located is assumed to be directly under this null.A well coated pipeline can be followed for a great distance by this method.

3.APPARATUS
The complete apparatusfurnished with the Mark V Ranger Detector includes the following: Receiver with battery* Transmitter with battery* Headphones, Stereo Shoe Cleats Connecting Cables Terminal Boards Carrying Case Note: Ni-Cadbatteries may be purchased as an optional accessory. The Transmitter/Oscillatorset on the audio frequency position has been designed to use the latestdevelopments in this type of instrumentation. A digitally synthesized circuit,the Transmitter/Oscillator converts low voltage D.C. to stable audio frequencyAC directly by a highly efficient method.

Transmitter/Oscillator:

In order that amaximum of energy can be transferred from the Transmitter/Oscillator tothe pipe, the output of the Transmitter/Oscillator is provided with automaticimpedance match to the load. An interrupter is provided to make the signalmore easily recognized. Turning the Conductive/Inductive switch to thepulse position on the Transmitter/Oscillator actuates the interrupter.

Receiver: The Receiver employsa high gain amplifier and sharply tuned 750-cycle filter. Modern circuitdesign insures maximum circuit stability even when operated at ambienttemperature extremes. The filter attenuates AC power line and other interference's,permitting operation in the vicinity of high-tension lines. A loudspeaker,with a volume control is built into the Receiver. Plugging headphonesinto the jack marked PHONES disables the loudspeaker. Plugging the cablesfrom the cleat terminal board into the jack marked INPUT automaticallydisconnects the search coil and connects the cleats to the amplifier. Themeter gives a visual indication of the battery, turn the Gain Switch totest and turn the Receiver on. Replaced battery if necessary.

Shoe Cleats: The shoe cleatsprovided with the detector have been designed for maximum foot comfortand for the most effective ground contact.

Connecting Cables: All necessary connectingcables are furnished. Terminal Boards with belt loops are furnished andprove to be a convenient means of making the necessary connections betweenshoe cleats and the Receiver.

4.UNPACKING & INSPECTION

Note the placementof the various components as received and repack in the same manner whennot in use. If damage has occurred in shipment, file a claim with the carrierimmediately. If it is necessary to contact your supplier or the manufacturerconcerning damaged or missing items, be sure to include all the informationsuch as serial numbers, purchase order number and invoice number. Thiswill assure you of obtaining proper and expeditious service.

5.OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Pearson Survey: The following componentsare required for a Pearson Survey of a buried pipeline:

Transmitter/Oscillator Receiver Connecting Cables &Terminals Boards Two sets of Shoe Cleats Cleat Connecting Cables 25 Watt Oscillator (optionalaccessory, not required under normal conditions). 12- volt storage battery(not furnished, for use with optional oscillator). The Transmitter/Oscillatorset on the audio frequency position, is placed along the pipeline at apoint where an electrical connection can be made to the pipe. Test pointlead wires are convenient connections. Plug the Pipe and Ground TerminalBoard into the jack marked OUTPUT . The pipe lead wire is connected tothe terminal marked PIPE. Connect the ground wire to the terminal markedGROUND and then to some metal structure which is in good electrical contactwith the earth. If no structure is available, a ground rod can be driveninto the earth and an electrical connection made to it. If the optional 25watt Oscillator is used, connect a 12 volt storage battery to the batteryterminals, observing correct polarity. (RED is POSITIVE, BLACK is NEGATIVE).Turn the battery switch to "ON". the output indicator should glow. The terminal boardsshould be attached to the belts of the operators. The operator who carriesthe Receiver uses the board with the cord and plug. Both operators fastencleats on their shoes, then attach cleat cables to each cleat, runningthe cable inside their pant legs. The key operator connects the wires fromBOTH of his cleats to the LOWER terminal on his terminal board. The secondaryoperator connects the wires from both his cleats and one end of the longconnecting cable to his terminal board. The other end of the connectingcable goes to the UPPER terminal of the key man's terminal board. The plugcoming from the key man's terminal board is plugged into the jack markedOUTPUT on the Receiver. Set the Receiver to the audio frequency positionand turn the unit "ON". The apparatus is ready for use.

Walking over thepipe at a slow pace makes the traverse along the pipeline. Beginning adjacentto the Transmitter/Oscillator, set the Receiver sensitivity so that thesignal from the Transmitter/Oscillator can be heard at a very lower level.As progress away from the Transmitter/Oscillatoris made, the signal may drop and the level can be raised again by increasingthe sensitivity control. As the distance increases from the Transmitter/Oscillator,increase the Gain Switch to medium or high as required. A discontinuityis indicated by an INCREASE in average signal level, followed by a relativelysharp decrease, then another increase and then back to normal level asprogress is made over the discontinuity. The exact point ofdiscontinuity lies under the point of decreased signal or null.. This,then, is the point halfway between the two operators. If a series of discontinuitiesexist in close proximity to each other, the null effect may not be heard,or very difficult to observe. In this case, one man walks along the lineand the other walks at right angles to the line and discontinuity is notedby an INCREASE in signal directly over the fault.

Locating Shortsor Contacts: The following componentsare required for locating line shorts: Transmitter/Oscillatorand Receiver Terminal Board, pipeand Ground Transmitter to PipeCable Ground Cable The Transmitter/Oscillatorand ground connections are made in the same manner as described in thePEARSON SURVEY above. Turn on the Transmitter/Oscillatorand the Receiver making sure that both are set on the audio frequency position.Advance the Receiver sensitivity control until the 750 cycle tone is heardin the loudspeaker and the signal intensity meter read slightly less thanfull scale. As the Receiver is moved back and forth across the pipe towhich the Transmitter/Oscillator is connected, a very sharp decrease, ornull, in the received signal will be observed when the Receiver is directlyover the pipe. Using this null method, it is possible to trace the pathof the pipeline as long as there is a relatively large amount of audiofrequency flowing in it. If the coated pipeis in contact with a foreign system, the audio current will leave the coatedpipe at this pint and audio current will flow in the foreign systems. Thesame null effect will then be present on the foreign system as on the coatedpipe from audio Transmitter/Oscillator to point of contact.

Locating Pipelines: The apparatus andmethod required for locating welded or screwed pipe is the same as forlocating shorts or contacts. After connecting the Transmitter/Oscillator,hold the Receiver level over the ground and note the intensity of the receivedsignal. As the Receiver is brought near the pipe, the signal will graduallyincrease and then will null sharply as the Receiver passes directly overthe pipe. It is also possibleto determine the depth of a pipe. First mark its exact center, using themethod described above. Once the centering of the pipe has been accomplished,it is relatively easy to measure the depth by triangulation. in order todetermine the depths of pipes, it is necessary to position the Receiverin a 45-degree angle to the ground surface. This is accomplished by holdingthe Receiver so that its longest axis is perpendicular to the path of thepipe and then tilting it back until the air bubble in the DEPTH ANGLE gaugelies between the outer edge of the center ring and black border. Starting at the pointdirectly above the pipe center line, and keeping the Receiver as closeto the surface as possible without scratching it on the ground, move slowlyaway from the pipe at a right angle, maintaining the Receiver at a 45 degree.When a new null or minimum signal is obtained, the depth of the pipe belowthe surface is the same as the distance between the centerline of the pipeand the leading edge of the Receiver.

6.SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS
All instruments being returned for repair should be sent PREPAID to either address below: Ship Via Courrier (UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc) Tinker & Rasor ATTN: Repairs 791 S. Waterman Ave. San Bernardino, CA 92408 Ship Via US Postal Mail Tinker & Rasor ATTN: Repairs PO BOX 6890 San Bernardino, CA 92412-6890 Include with shipment information the nature of the problem, purchase order, serial number and return delivery address, phone and fax numbers. Immediate service is guaranteed!

**Refer to the Detectronmodel 505 "GO-FER" pipe andcable locator instruction manual for radio frequency operation.

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