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Preface

About this guide

CAUTION: This guide provides basic operating instructions for the PCMx receiver
and transmitters. It also contains important safety information and guidelines
and as such should be read in its entirety before attempting to operate the PCMx
receiver and transmitters.
This guide is intended as a quick reference guide only. For detailed instructions,
including the use of accessories, help with eCert
and usage-logging please refer to the PCMx operation and PCM Manager manuals.
With the magnetometer foot removed the PCMx is automatically configured as an
RD8100 PDLG cable and pipe locator. Additional instructions on its use as a cable and
pipe locator can be found in the RD8100 operation manual. All manuals are available
for download from www.radiodetection.com.
Certificates of conformity for the PCMx and Tx transmitter ranges can be found at
www.radiodetection.com.
WARNING! Direct connection to live conductors is POTENTIALLY LETHAL.
Direct connections to live conductors should be attempted by fully qualified
personnel only using the relevant products that allow connections to energized lines.
WARNING! The transmitter is capable of outputting potentially lethal
voltages. Take care when applying signals to any pipe or cable and be sure to
notify other technicians who may be working on the line.
WARNING! Reduce audio level before using headphones to avoid damaging
your hearing.
WARNING! This equipment is NOT approved for use in areas where
hazardous gases may be present.
WARNING! The PCMx receiver will detect most buried conductors but there
are some objects that do not radiate any detectable signal. The PCMx, or any
other electromagnetic receiver, cannot detect these objects so proceed with
caution. There are also some live cables which the PCMx will not be able to
detect in Power mode. The PCMx does not indicate whether a signal is from a
single cable or from several in close proximity.
WARNING! Batteries can get hot after prolonged use at full output power.
Take care while replacing or handling batteries.
WARNING! The depth accuracy is ± 5% or better under standard earth
conditions and with undistorted fields. If you intend to excavate a located pipe,
it is imperative that due care is taken appropriate to the danger of personal injury
and damage to infrastructure. It is recommended that depth measurement is
repeated throughout an excavation.
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3 Year Extended Warranty
PCMx receivers and transmitters are covered by a 1 year warranty as standard.
Customers can extend the warranty period of the receiver to a total of 3 years by
registering their products within 3 months of purchase.
Registration is carried out using the PCM Manager PC software which can be
downloaded from the Radiodetection website. Visit www.radiodetection.com/PCMx.
You can also register your product(s) by sending an email to rd_support@spx.com,
including the following details:
• Serial number of each product to be registered
• Date of purchase
• Company name and address, including country
• Contact name, email address and telephone number
• Country of residence.
From time to time Radiodetection may release new software to improve the
performance or add new functionality to its products. By registering, users will
benefit from email alerts advising about new software and special offers related to
its product range.
Users can opt-out at any time from receiving software and technical notifications,
or just from receiving marketing material by contacting Radiodetection.
eCert and Self-Test
The PCMx receiver is safety equipment which should be regularly checked to
ensure its correct operation.
eCert provides a thorough test of the PCMx locating circuitry including the
magnetometer foot and supplies a Radiodetection Calibration Certificate when a
positive test result is obtained.
To run an eCert, the magnetometer foot must be on and the receiver should be
connected to an internet-enabled PC on which the PCM Manager PC software is
installed. NOTE! Testing without the foot result in a "FAIL".
Refer to the PCM Manager manual for further details. Additional purchase may be
required.
PCMx receivers incorporate an Enhanced Self-Test feature. In addition to the
typical checks for display and power functions, the PCMx applies test signals to its
locating circuitry during a Self-Test to check accuracy and performance.
We recommend that a self-test is run at least weekly, or before each use.
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