InfoSense SL-RAT User manual

SL-RAT® | Sewer Line Rapid Assessment Tool
Quick Start Guide
(Refer to Owner’s Manual for detailed instructions)
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Version2.9
TX Start Up Screen:
RX Start Up Screen:
RX will require measurements to be uploaded
when storage capacity is reached at 500
measurements.
Synch Status can be
Done/Ready/Warning or
Required. When
required, turn TX and RX
off/on to auto-synch.
Important Notes
1. You must download measurements when RX unit
reaches storage capacity at 500 measurements
(see SL-DOG Quick Start Guide).
2. Start TX before RX.“Yell” before you “Listen.”
3. Download free SL-DOG mobile app to add notes in
the field (see Mobile App Quick Start Guide).
4. View uploaded measurements and resources at
www.sl-dog.com
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Collect acoustic measurement data using the SL-RAT
Use app in the field while conducting SL-RAT tests to
add asset data in real time.
Upload SL-RAT data to computer using provided USB
& desktop app (local client)
Go to www.sl-dog.com to view and edit acoustic
data. Data from app and SL-RAT will sync.
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SL-RAT Data Flow
MEMORY Indicates how
many measurements are
stored on the device. We
highly recommend routinely
uploading measurements
(See SL-DOG Quick Start
Guide)
Sync Devices and Acquire GPS
Turn on TX and RX units
to start initialization. This
should ideally be done
outdoors with a clear
view of the sky. Once
initializing is complete,
you should see the
following start up
screens:
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Initializing Stages
STEP 1
Place RX and TX over manholes
Remove consecutive manhole lids (connecting one pipe
segment). Do not knowingly skip manholes. Place RX unit
over the manhole at one end, and TX unit over the other
end.
STEP 2
RX (Receiver)
Receives sound - ”Listens”
Look for Microphone &
“RX” ID sticker
TX (Transmitter)
Transmits sound - ”Yells”
Look for Speaker &
“TX” ID sticker

SL-RAT® | Sewer Line Rapid Assessment Tool Quick Start Guide (V2.9)
(Refer to Owner’s Manual for detailed instructions)
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Prepare RX unit for testing
Start TX unit then start RX unit
D: Press <START TEST> on
TX unit.
E: Press <START> to confirm
and begin test. TX will begin
series of tones. Signal to
operator with the RX unit
to begin test on RX.
On the RX, push <START RX>
to begin listening.
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STEP 3
STEP 4
TX should automatically stop producing
tones once RX displays score. If not,
manually stop test by pressing <END>.
Transmitter (TX): Receiver (RX):
(as needed)
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A: Press <START TEST>
on RX unit to begin set
up.
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B: GPS provides estimated
length. Adjust pipe length
by pressing <CHANGE>.
C: Once pipe length is
correctly displayed, press
<START TEST> to continue.
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This screen indicates RX
unit is ready for TX.
Indicate to operator with
TX to begin test.
It is important to start the TX before the RX.
TIP: “Yell” before you “Listen”
Utilize SL-DOG® Web Portal & App
STEP 5
Make the most of your SL-RAT by using the Sewer Line
Data OrGanizer (SL-DOG®) web portal to view, enhance
and export your measurement data. Access is FREE for the
first year. Mobile app can be used to add asset data in real
time. (See SL-DOG Quick Start Guide and/or Mobile App
Quick Start Guide for more information).
www.sl-dog.com
Main menu
Record score & ID (if needed), then press
<SAVE> on RX unless measurement was invalid.
The TX will go through a series of tones 6 to 12 times. The test
is complete once the RX provides an acoustic blockage
assessment score (GOOD, FAIR, POOR, BLOCK).
Acoustic Assessment Score Scale
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BLOCK/POOR (0-3) FAIR (4-6) GOOD (7-10)