Basic Overview
Get to know the DIGICAT
Ensure the DIGICAT is func-
tioning correctly.
Practise over known under-
ground services if neces-
sary.
Ensure all users are fully
conversant with its opera-
tion.
The following is a suggested best
practise procedure for using the
DIGICAT
Examine the area.
Obtain Utility drawings and
other relevant information
(if available).
Examine the area for evidence
of recently installed services.
Test that the DIGICAT is func-
tioning correctly.
Mark out the area to be sur-
veyed/excavated.
Make sure you are fully con-
versant with the DIGICAT
and all its functions.
Basic Overview
Thoroughly sweep the area in
both power and radio modes.
Use a signal generator (e.g.
DIGITEX 8/33) whenever
possible.
Use the DIGICAT in the trench
to check for further under-
ground services after excavat-
ing approx. 0.3m.
WARNING:
The absence of a positive
indication does not guarantee
the non-existence of a service.
Precautions:
Always excavate with care.
CAUTION:
The product cannot be used to
locate non-metallic services
such as plastic pipes, typically
used by the water and gas
utilities.
Precautions:
Always excavate with care.
CAUTION:
The product may not find cer-
tain services.
Precautions:
Always excavate with care.
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