Transmitter
The Sonel LKN-1000 Transmitter applies an electrical current signal onto a buried metallic service, which enables the service to be traced and identified by the Locator operating in the same mode. It contains a set of test leads with "crocodile" clips (WAPRZLKZ1000) and an earth contact probe (WASONG15).
Active tracing is a term frequently used when a Transmitter is used to apply a signal to a service enabling it to be traced. The use of a Transmitter will greatly improve the detection of services, especially ones which may not have a signal on them. The signal from the Transmitter can be applied to services in two ways:
- Induction mode (8kHz or 33kHz): Induction is a quick and simple way to apply a signal to a service without the need to make any physical connection to it. The Transmitter uses an internal aerial to transmit the signal. Therefore, it should be noted that the signal will apply itself to additional services within close proximity to the Transmitter.
- Connection mode (8kHz or 33 kHz or combined 8kHz and 33kHz): This is the most efficient way of applying a signal to service, and should be used whenever possible. The Transmitter’s cable set or any of the available accessories are connected to the service, which is to be traced or identified.
- 8kHz is less likely to apply itself to additional services making tracing in areas of multiple services easier.
- 33kHz is suitable for general site use.
- Combined 8 and 33kHz (Connection mode only) is useful in congested areas when either 8 or 33kHz may provide a better result. The best results can be simply achieved by switching modes on the Locator.