Ditch Witch 830 RT - Manual (Page 42)

830R/T Operator’s Manual
Locating Concepts - 41
Common Signal Problems
CMW
Parallel Cables (Diverging Arrows in Left/Right Mode)
In situations where another cable (C) runs parallel to the target cable (A), the high frequency signal will
couple to the other cable. This will allow the user to locate both cables in left/right mode and will create a
false cable (B) between them. When locating the false cable, note that the arrows will not indicate the
correct direction to the false cable. The false cable is simply the point where the left/right arrows switch
direction while pointing to the other two cables.
Peak Verify Feature
When using left/right mode in areas where there are multiple lines near the general area of the target line,
the peak verify feature can help identify the target line.
1. Center the receiver over the line using left/right arrows.
2. Press and hold Down Arrow key and sweep the area.
• Signal strength non-target lines will be much lower (A) compared to the response when using left/
right only (B).
• Signal strength on false locates will drop to or near zero.
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