CST Magna-Trak 102 User Manual

1INSTRUCTION MANUALMagna-Trak 102®Magnetic Locator

10Field OperationThe recommended search position is a 45 degree angle fromthe earth’s surface. Scan the locator pole from side-to-side ina slow sweepi

11Signal ResponseBelow is an example of audio and LCD visual signal responsesto (1) no object, (2) one small deeper metal target and (3) asecond large

12Typical Signal ResponsesThe metal handles on the septic tank cover will provide a us-able signal to determine the location of the actual cover.Signa

13Typical Signal ResponsesWater Locations:The locator can be submerged into water with the pole sec-tion to just under the plastic case.Hold the locat

14Locating Near a Steel FenceApproach the fence and stop at the distance at which you wishto begin your search. While holding the locator in a vertic

15SpecificationsPower: Six AA 1 1/2 volt batteriesBattery life: 100 hours of intermittent operation (alkaline batteries)Output: Powerful magnetic spea

16 Magna-Trak 102 made in Watseka, Illinois, USAGG12961000 Rev. 2450 S. CIPS StreetP.O. Box 359Watseka, IL 60970 USA(815) 432-5237 FAX (815) 432-241

2IntroductionThe Magna-Trak 102 magnetic locator is a flux-gate typeof magnetometer which incorporates a unique patented tech-nology that enables the

3Theory of OperationThe Magna-Trak 102 locator finds ferromagnetic objectsby sensing the magnetic field radiated by the object. The lo-cator contains

4Features1. Instrument Control Panela) LCD Visual Displayb) Water-repellant push button switch operation2. LCD Visual Displaya) Two digit numeric sign

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6Basic Operation and DescriptionsPower On Button: Press once to activate the locator circuitry.Simultaneously, the circuitry is automatically set to t

7Analog Bar-Graph Signal Indicator–the bar graphcorresponds directly to audio frequency by expand-ing outward from the center “diamond” as the signa

8Erase Button: This is an optional button that is primarily usedin locations where large metal objects normally interfere withthe desired operation of

9lar area around the position of the locator in which the erasebutton was pressed. This circular area, referred to as the erasezone, may be affected