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UtiliGuard™ SeriesCMW®Operator’s ManualIssue 1.0 053-2630ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION

UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Contents - 9CMW®ContentsOverviewmachine serial number, information about the type of work this machine is designe

Contents - 10 UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s ManualCMW®

UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Safety - 11CMW®SafetyChapter ContentsGuidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Safety - 12 UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s ManualGuidelinesCMW®GuidelinesFollow these guidelines before operating any jobsite equipment:• Complete prop

UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Safety - 13Safety Alert ClassificationsCMW®Safety Alert ClassificationsThese classifications and the icons define

Safety - 14 UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s ManualSafety AlertsCMW®Safety AlertsElectric shock. Contacting electric lines will cause death or serious in

UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Safety - 15Safety AlertCMW®Safety AlertRead and follow all safety precautions.Do not operate equipment unless you

Safety - 16 UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s ManualSafety AlertCMW®

UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Control Icons - 17CMW®Control IconsChapter ContentsReceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Control Icons - 18 UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s ManualReceiverCMW®Receiver Receiver Keypad Keypad buttons perform several functions depending on oper

UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Overview - 1CMW®OverviewChapter ContentsSerial Number Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Syst

UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Control Icons - 19ReceiverCMW®Receiver Display 1. Gain2. Signal strength3. Peak signal4. Compass5. Est

Control Icons - 20 UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s ManualReceiverCMW®Receiver MenusMenus allow the operator to set user interface preferences. Use the u

UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Control Icons - 21TransmitterCMW®TransmitterTransmitter Keypad Keypad buttons perform several functions depending

Control Icons - 22 UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s ManualTransmitterCMW®Transmitter DisplayThe transmitter display shows the status of selected options

UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Control Icons - 23CMW®Transmitter MenusMenus allow the operator to set user interface preferences. Use the up, do

Control Icons - 24 UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s ManualCMW®

UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Locate - 25CMW®LocateChapter ContentsPrepare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Locate - 26 UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s ManualPrepareCMW®PrepareSelect Signal ModeUtiliGuard Series receivers detect active and passive signals. Se

UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Locate - 27PrepareCMW®Select Antenna ConfigurationSelect the antenna configuration best suited for the locating j

Locate - 28 UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s ManualPrepareCMW®Select FrequencyThe UtiliGuard transmitter can send signals in over 70 frequencies at 5 wa

Overview - 2 UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s ManualSerial Number LocationCMW®Serial Number LocationRecord serial numbers and date of purchase in spaces

UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Locate - 29PrepareCMW®Measure Ambient Noise (Advanced Units)The UtiliGuard+ Ambient Noise application measures no

Locate - 30 UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s ManualLocate Active SignalsCMW®Locate Active SignalsSetupFollow setup procedures for the type of locating y

UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Locate - 31Locate Active SignalsCMW®Direct ConnectionTo set up transmitter for direct connection: 1. Carefully pu

Locate - 32 UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s ManualLocate Active SignalsCMW®Connect with Live Power AdapterTo set up transmitter for use with live power

UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Locate - 33Locate Active SignalsCMW®InductionTo set up transmitter for induction: 1. Remove cable, stake, clamp a

Locate - 34 UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s ManualLocate Active SignalsCMW®Technique1. Facing away from the transmitter, walk in an arc approximately 2

UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Locate - 35Locate Active SignalsCMW®Use Advanced FeaturesDirection Enable Direction Enable allows the operator to

Locate - 36 UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s ManualLocate Active SignalsCMW®Offset DepthOffset Depth assists in locating a target line that cannot be ac

UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Locate - 37Locate Active SignalsCMW®High Power OutputHigh Power Output is a feature on UtiliGuard T12 and T12+ un

Locate - 38 UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s ManualLocate Active SignalsCMW®Signal is transferring to other cables. • Lower the frequency.• Lower the po

UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Overview - 3System ComponentsCMW®System ComponentsReceiver (RX)Transmitter (TX)Model Standard FeaturesUtiliGuard

UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Locate - 39Locate Passive SignalCMW®Locate Passive SignalSetupFollow setup procedures for the type of locating yo

Locate - 40 UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s ManualLocate Passive SignalCMW®Trace the Cable Walk along the suspected path while moving the receiver from

UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Locate - 41Locate Beacon SignalCMW®Locate Beacon SignalTrace metallic pipes or conduits by locating and following

Locate - 42 UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s ManualLocate Beacon SignalCMW®Peak Signal Method: When the peak signal is in range, rotation arrows will ap

UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Locate - 43Locate Beacon SignalCMW®6. When the beacon is correctly located, a diamond (1) will form in the center

Locate - 44 UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s ManualCommon Signal ProblemsCMW®Common Signal ProblemsDistortions in the electromagnetic field around a cab

UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Service - 45CMW® ServiceChapter ContentsGeneral Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Service - 46 UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s ManualGeneral CareCMW®General CareUnder normal operating conditions, receiver, transmitter and A-frame dete

UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Service - 47As NeededCMW®Transmitter UnitChange BatteriesUse ten D-cell alkaline batteries or a Lithium-ion batte

Service - 48 UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s ManualUpdate SoftwareCMW®Update SoftwareThe manufacturer updates software periodically to fix bugs and impr

Overview - 4 UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s ManualIntended UseCMW®Intended UseThe UtiliGuard Series receivers are designed to locate buried pipes and c

UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Specifications - 49ReceiversCMW®SpecificationsReceivers Dimensions U.S. MetricH Height 27.2” 69.09 cmL Length 1

Specifications - 50 UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s ManualTransmittersCMW®Transmitters Dimensions U.S. MetricH Height 10” 25.40 cmL Length 12” 30.48 cm

UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Specifications - 51System OperationCMW®System Operation* Locators are calibrated to these tolerances under ideal

Specifications - 52 UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s ManualSystem OperationCMW®

UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Support - 53ProcedureCMW®SupportProcedureNotify your dealer immediately of any malfunction or failure of Ditch Wi

Warranty - 54 UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s ManualElectronics Limited Warranty PolicyCMW®WarrantyElectronics Limited Warranty PolicySubject to the lim

UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Warranty - 55Electronics Limited Warranty PolicyCMW®(Exclusions from Product Warranty, continued)• Manufacturer r

Warranty - 56 UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s ManualElectronics Limited Warranty PolicyCMW®

UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Overview - 5FCC StatementCMW®FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subj

Overview - 6 UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s ManualAbout This ManualCMW®About This ManualThis manual contains information for the proper use of this equ

UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s Manual Foreword - 7CMW®ForewordThis manual is an important part of your equipment. It provides safety information and op

Foreword - 8 UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s ManualCMW®UtiliGuard™ Series Operator’s ManualIssue number 1.0/OM-4/13Part number 053-2630 Copyright 2013by