MGF C.A.T4+ User manual

PLEASE READ & UNDERSTAND THIS USER GUIDE
PRIOR TO COMPILING A SAFE SYSTEM OF WORK
AND USING THE EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED
USER GUIDE: RADIODETECTION
C.A.T4+ & GENNY 4
FOR CABLE AVOIDANCE
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WARNINGS
•WARNING - Risk of property damage, death,
or serious injury may result if buried pipes
and cables are not properly located before digging.
•WARNING – Some power cables DO NOT radiate
detectable power signals digging over a buried
conductor is appropriate
•WARNING – StrikeAlert may not activate even if a live
power cable is present
•NEVER - Do not use the C.A.T.4 depth estimation
function to decide if mechanical
•NOTE -Keep mobile phones away from cable & pipe
locators when in operation. Minimum distance of
60cm recommended
•NOTE -Regularly check your C.A.T4 & Genny4 over a
cable which gives a response you a familiar with
•NOTE - The C.A.T4 cannot indicate whether a signal
comes from a single conductors or from several
cables or pipes bundled or buried in close proximity

Product Specifications
GENNY4 TRANSMITTER FEATURES
1. On/Off button
Press the switch On and Off, Hold down when
switching on to reduce volume.
2. Signal boost button
Press to boost locate signal strength; press again to
return to standard power.
Genny4 starts-up in standard signal strength mode.
3. Signal boost LED
LED it when high signal strength power level
selected, Flashing LED indicates low battery level.
4. Accessory socket
5. Loudspeaker
6. Battery compartment
7. Accessory storage compartment
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1. IMPORTANT NOTES
• For the use of MGF supplied equipment only.
•Ensure users are fully trained in the operation
of this equipment and a site specific safe
system of works is in place and adhered to.
•It is essential that site specific risk
assessments are undertaken.
•Do not try to modify or change the equipment
in any way as this could void any warranty or
cause damage to equipment or persons using
it.
•If in doubt concerning the integrity of any part
of the equipment DO NOT USE IT
2. MGF EXAMINATION AND TESTING
• Upon return to MGF the equipment will be
cleaned, inspected and function tested by a
competent and trained MGF safety technician.
3. RADIODETECTION C.A.T4+ & GENNY4 CABLE
AVOIDANCE TOOLS
• As a critical safety tool, the C.A.T4+ and Genny4
offer a number of features designed to support
safe working and help to drive utility strike
rates down.
•The C.A.T4 Avoidance Mode lets the operator
check an intended excavation area for Power,
Radio and Genny4 signals, and pinpoint located
utilities, in a single scan. The bar graph
‘tidemark’ enables the user to quickly spot and
zero-in on a buried conductor.
•The Genny4 provides a simultaneous dual-
frequency signal output. Alongside the familiar
33 kHz signal for general purposes locates, the
Genny4 transmits a specialised Small Diameter
Locate frequency which facilitates location of
utilities such as telecoms and street lighting,
including spurs. For difficult locates, the Signal
Boost function enables the Genny4 signals
to travel further and deeper, and couple onto
utilities more easily.
•C.A.T4’s Dynamic Overload Protection
features automatically filters out high levels
of interference, allowing operators to continue
working even in electrically noisy areas such
as substations and under high-voltage cables –
and requires no input form the operator.
•The C.A.T4 and Genny4 are approved for use on
the UK railway infrastructure.
C.A.T4 Locator Features
1. On/Off trigger
Press and hold to use the C.A.T4
2. LCD screen and depth button
Displays signal level and status
information
3. Loudspeaker
Detachable speaker to use in noisy
information
4. Sensative control
5. Function switch
Select locate mode
6. Battery compartment
4. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
• Please refer to the included Radiodetection User
Guide for operation instructions.
•If this document has not been supplied please
contact MGF for a copy before using the C.A.T4.
5. STORAGE AND CARE
•The C.A.T4 and Genny4 must be stored in a dry,
clean area. When not in use the detectors should be
stored in the bag provided by MGF.
Operating Temperature Range -20°C to + 50°C
(4°F to 122°F)
Environmental Protection IP54
Depth Accuracy Line:+/-5% tolerance from
0.1m to 3m
Sonde (“Mouse”):+/-5%
tolerance from 0.1m to 7m
Batteries C.A.T: 2x Alkaline or
NimH-D-cells (LR20)
Genny: 4x Alkaline D-cells
(LR20)
Unit Weight C.A.T4: 2.3kg (including
batteries)
Genny4: 2.7kg (including
batteries)