Ditch Witch 830 RT - Manual (Page 37)

Locating Concepts - 36
830R/T Operator’s Manual
Signal Type
CMW
Signal Type
The 830R can detect two types of signals:
• Active signals that are placed on a target cable with a transmitter.
• Passive signals that reside on the target cable.
Active
There are three ways to place active signals on a target cable with a transmitter:
• Direct connection (preferred method) requires a connection to be made directly onto target cable.
• Inductive requires placing an optional inductive clamp around target cable.
• Induction (broadcast) method uses a built-in antenna to broadcast a signal onto cables near the
transmitter.
Passive
Power cable signals can be detected passively without a transmitter if optional power mode is installed.
Recommended Settings
Choose transmitter power level according to how the signal will be placed on the cable.
Direct Connection Inductive Clamp Induction (Broadcast)
low power high power low power