SENSIT Technologies ULTRA-TRAC APL User manual

MADE IN USA
ULTRA-TRAC® APL nds unmarked
underground pipe fast and accurately!
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Innovative Detection Solutions
IDEAL FOR
LOCATING
PLASTIC
PIPE!
IDEAL FOR
LOCATING
PLASTIC
PIPE!

ULTRA-TRAC®APL is the perfect choice when it is necessary to accurately locate unmarked, underground piping
systems. Natural gas, water and sewer laterals are easily traced using state-of-the-art acoustic technology.
The APL will signicantly reduce the number of unlocatable pipes and identify potential cross bore risk locations
when using HDD technologies.
ULTRA-TRAC®APL
ACOUSTIC PIPE LOCATOR
Partial List of Materials Sensed:
• Plastic Pipe
• Metallic Pipe
• Concrete Pipe
• Cast Iron
• Ductile Iron
• Clay Tile
Contact Sensit Technologies for more info.
Applications:
• Locate Gas Piping
• Locate Gathering Lines
• Locate Sewer Laterals
• Locate Water Lines
• Locate Drainage Lines
• Locate Electrical Conduit
• Locate Fiber Optic Conduit
• Find piping systems where there
is no tracer wire (or broken wire)
Industry Users:
• Natural Gas Utilties
• Locate Contractors
• Municipal Water/Sewer
• Oil Companies
• General Contractors
• Telecom Companies
• HDD Contractors
• Excavation Contractors
• Industrial Maintenance
APL Benets:
• Easy to use
• Easy to interpret
• Locates systems in minutes
• No system access required
• Operates in soil, grass, concrete,
gravel and asphalt ground covering
APL Standard Features:
• Large Graphic Display
• Rugged Construction
• 25 Hour Recharge Battery Life
• Compact Storage
Obstacle (Pipe)
Reective Wave Transmitted Wave
Ground Surface
ULTRA-TRAC®APL locates the voids in the ground created by a pipe
through the science of impedance mismatch.
The instrument sends a series
of “pings” and then monitors
the acoustic wave pattern,
timing and frequency of the
return signature. This process is
referred to as a “Slice”.
The operator will repeat the
‘slice’ recording process a
minimum of three times, across
a preset distance. This is a
“Scan”
The APL will determine if a void
is present. A locate comprises
of several scans.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Size: Handle 4’ Base 20” x 10” x 10” (L x W x H)
Weight: 20lbs
Operational Temp: -4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C)
Storage Temp: -20°F to 140°F (-28.9°C to 60°C)
Battery Life: 25 hrs
Battery type: 14vdc Lithium-ion
Recharge time: 10 hours
Time per slice: <5 seconds
Time per 20 slice scan: <2 minutes
STANDARD KIT
Ultra-Trac APL with Carrying Case
Recharge Adapter (110V - 220VAC)
Measuring Tape
Instruction Manual
Quick Start Guide
DETECTION SPECIFICATIONS (Normal Depth Mode)
1/2” ID pipe ≤30”
2” ID pipe ≤ 48”
4” ID pipe ≤96”
Accuracy is better than ±18” of marking- plus selected slice distance
Multiple pipes close together can cause inaccurate readings for target pipe
Detects up to three pipes per scan distance
Does not measure depth
Detects any pipe material (Does not indicate type of pipe or size of pipe)
OPERATION
BUTTONS
GRAPHIC
DISPLAY
POWER
BUTTON
SPEAKER
SCAN
BUTTON

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© SENSIT TECHNOLOGIES ISSUED: 9-27-2012 REV: 12-1-2013
MADE IN USA
SENSIT Technologies
is in compliance with ISO 9001:2008
ULTRA-TRAC®APL Part Numbers
Ultra-Trac® APL Standard Kit
Part # 926-00000-01
Included with instrument: Storage Case, Recharge Wall Adapter, Measuring
Tape, Instruction Manual, Quick Start Guide
ULTRA-TRAC®APL Replacement Part Numbers
Storage Case
Part # 872-00016
Recharge Wall Adapter
Part # 871-00029
Measuring Tape
Part # 360-00342
APL Acoustic Pads (set of 10)
Part # 870-00050
APL Instruction Manual
Part # 750-00054
APL Quick Start Guide
Part # 750-00055
ULTRA-TRAC®APL - Quick Start Instructions
1. Press and hold the power button until the display illuminates.
Display will remain blank for 10-15 seconds during start up
prior to displaying Sensit logo followed by “Select a depth”.
2. Place measuring device in desired test area. For best results
limit the test length (scan) to 10ft.
3. Using the A or C button select test depth. Deep is greater
than 10ft. Normal is up to 10ft.
4. Using the A or C button select a scan direction. Step to Left or
Step to Right.
5. Using the A or C button select a step distance. 6 or 12
inches. For softer surfaces and/or shallow depths us 6 inch
distances.
6. Place instrument on ground adjacent to the rst mark on your
measuring device.
7. Place foot on footpad.
8. Push the handle rmly forward.
9. Press and release the large black scan button at the top of the
handle (just below the control box).
10. Move to the next test location (slice) adjacent to the next 6 or
12 inch mark on the measuring device.
11. Repeat steps 7-10 until scan distance has been completed.
12. Press the C button to review the “Pipe Map”.
13. Mark the locations on the ground adjacent to the measuring
device as shown on the APL.
14. Move measuring device forward or backward 6-10 ft away
from current location.
Repeat steps 6-13.
15. Repeat scan process as needed to mark location.
16. Review marks to determine direction of pipe.
17. To turn off hold the power button until the display turns off (after
5 beeps).