RIDGID NaviTrack Battery Sonde User manual

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NaviTrack Batter
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Sonde User Manual
Installing the NaviTrack
Battery Sonde™
The NaviTrack Battery Sonde is a powerful,
miniaturized transmitter that can be installed at the
end of a fiberglass push cable, duct rod or sewer
cable. The Battery Sonde transmits a 512 Hz signal
that can be picked up with any compatible locator,
allowing users to pinpoint the transmitter’s position
underground.
Features
Operates up to four hours on one AAA size alkaline
battery
Simple operation – tighten/loosen the battery cover to
turn the transmitter ON/OFF
LED operation/battery status indicator
Battery Installation – unscrew the battery cover and
insert a new AAA size alkaline battery, positive end
first, as shown on the label.
Turning the Transmitter ON and OFF – to turn the
transmitter ON, tighten the battery cover fully, the
LED will flash. To turn the transmitter OFF, loosen
the battery cover ¾ turn, the LED will turn off.
Red status LED
Figure 1 – When the transmitter is ON, the red LED
will flash slowly. When there is not enough power for
proper operation, the red LED will flash rapidly. If
LED does not flash, or if it flashes rapidly, replace the
AAA battery.
Figure 2 – to install the transmitter onto a push cable,
screw the threaded end of the battery cover onto the
end of the push cable. Tighten with pliers to make sure
it doesn’t work loose during use.

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Specifications:
Size: ∅0.9375” x 2.92”
Weight (with AAA alkaline battery): 3.5oz (100g)
Mounting Threads: ¼” – 20 (see website for optional
accessories)
Operating Frequency: 512Hz
Frequency Tolerance: ± 30-50ppm (.00005 Hz)
Current Draw Tolerance: ± .015A
Recommended Battery: Duracell MX 2400 AAA cells
(M3 Ultra) have the highest average Amp-Hours output.
Operating Range of battery is -4°F to 130°F.
Battery Life with Duracell M3 Ultra: 3.5 hours at
70°F
Typical maximum detection range with NaviTrack
receiver (varies with ambient noise and interference):
In air: 25 ft
In cast iron: 15ft
Typical interference sources: Ductile iron, cast iron, wet
salt laden ground.