RIDGID SR-20 SeekTech Locator User Manual

Operator’s Manual

SR-24 is used to refer to both the SR-24

and the SR-20 throughout this manual. The

SR-24 has integrated GPS and Bluetooth

®

technology. The SR-20 does not, but is oth-

erwise functionally identical.

SR

™

Locators

Original Instructions – English – 1

WARNING!

Read this Operator’s Man-

ual carefully before using

this tool. Failure to under-

stand and follow the con-

tents of this manual may

result in electrical shock,

fire, and/or serious per-

sonal injury.

SR-20

SeekTech

2 – English

Table of Contents

Introduction

Regulatory Statements �� 4

Safety Symbols ��4

General Safety Rules

Work Area Safety ��5

Electrical Safety ��5

Personal Safety ��5

Equipment Use and Care ��6

Pre-Operation Inspection

Specific Safety Information

SR‑24/SR‑20 Safety �� 7

System Overview

Description ��7

Standard Equipment ��8

Components ��9

Operating Instructions

Quick Start �� 10

Powering the System �� 11

Receiver Operation Modes �� 11

Audio �� 12

Display Elements �� 13

Understanding the Display �� 17

Active Line Tracing

Direct Connect �� 19

Inductive Clamp �� 19

Induction �� 20

Induction and Air‑Coupling ��20

Tracing the Target Line ��21

Confirming Accuracy ��21

Passive Line Tracing

Passive Power ��22

Passive Radio Frequency Broadband ��22

OmniSeek ��23

Confirming Accuracy ��23

Sonde Locating

Locating the Sonde ��24

Depth

Depth Verification Test ��27

Depth Average �� 27

Improving and Confirming Accuracy

Signal Strength ��29

Tracing Circuit �� 31

Confirming Accuracy ��31

English – 3

Main Menu

Setting the Frequency ��33

Bluetooth ��34

Connecting to a Transmitter with Bluetooth��37

Transmitter Control Screen ��38

SD Card ��40

Units of Measurement ��44

LCD Contrast ��44

Custom Frequencies ��44

Settings

IO Menu ��48

SR‑24 GPS ��49

Customizing Display Elements ��51

Information Options ��54

Maintenance and Support

Cleaning ��55

Accessories ��55

Transportation and Storage ��55

Service and Repair ��56

Disposal ��56

Troubleshooting ��57

Appendices

Appendix A: Glossary of Terms ��58

Appendix B: Main Menu Map ��60

Appendix C: Data Logging Abbreviations ��61

4 – English

Safety Symbols

In this operator’s manual and on the product, safety sym‑

bols and signal words are used to communicate import‑

ant safety information� This section is provided to im‑

prove understanding of these signal words and symbols�

This is the safety alert symbol� It is used to alert

you to potential personal injury hazards� Obey all

safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid

possible injury or death�

DANGER

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, will result in death or serious injury�

WARNING

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, could result in death or serious injury�

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury�

NOTICE

NOTICE indicates information that relates

to the protection of property�

This symbol means read the operator’s manual

carefully before using the equipment� The oper‑

ator’s manual contains important information on

the safe and proper operation of the equipment�

This symbol means always wear safety glasses

with side shields or goggles when handling or

using this equipment to reduce the risk of eye in‑

jury�

This symbol indicates the risk of electrical shock�

Introduction

The warnings, cautions, and instructions dis-

cussed in this operator’s manual cannot cover

all possible conditions and situations that may

occur. It must be understood by the operator

that common sense and caution are factors

which cannot be built into this product, but must

be supplied by the operator.

Regulatory Statements

The EC Declaration of Conformity (890‑011‑

320�10) will accompany this manual as a sepa‑

rate booklet when required�

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules�

Operation is subject to the following two condi‑

tions: (1) this device may not cause harmful in‑

terference, and (2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation�

Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID: QOQWT41�

English – 5

General Safety Rules

WARNING

Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to

follow the warnings and instructions may result in

electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Work Area Safety

• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or

dark areas invite accidents�

• Do not operate equipment in explosive atmo-

spheres, such as in the presence of flammable liq-

uids, gases, or dust. Equipment can create sparks

which may ignite the dust or fumes�

• Keep children and bystanders away while operat-

ing equipment. Distractions can cause you to lose

control�

Electrical Safety

• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded sur-

faces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrig-

erators. There is an increased risk of electrical shock

if your body is earthed or grounded�

• Do not expose equipment to rain or wet condi-

tions. Water entering equipment will increase the risk

of electrical shock�

• Keep all electrical connections dry and off the

ground. Do not touch equipment or plugs with wet

hands to reduce the risk of electrical shock�

Personal Safety

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use com-

mon sense when operating equipment. Do not use

equipment while you are tired or under the influence of

drugs, alcohol, or medication� A moment of inattention

while operating equipment may result in serious per‑

sonal injury�

• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear

eye protection� The appropriate use of protective equip‑

ment such as a dust mask, non‑skid safety shoes, a

hard hat, and hearing protection will reduce personal

injuries�

• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance

at all times� This enables better control of the equip‑

ment in unexpected situations�

• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry�

Loose clothes, jewelry, and long hair can be caught in

moving parts�

DANGER

• Avoid traffic. Pay close attention to moving vehicles

when using on or near roadways� Wear high‑visibility

clothing or reflector vests�

6 – English

Equipment Use and Care

• Do not force equipment. Use the correct equipment

for your application� The correct equipment will do the

job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed�

• Do not use equipment if the power switch does not

turn it on and off. Any equipment that cannot be con‑

trolled with the power switch is dangerous and must

be repaired�

• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or

the battery pack from the equipment before mak-

ing adjustments, changing accessories, or storing.

Preventive safety measures reduce the risk of injury�

• Store idle equipment out of the reach of children

and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the equip-

ment or these instructions to operate the equip-

ment. Equipment can be dangerous in the hands of

untrained users�

• Maintain equipment. Check for misalignment or bind‑

ing of moving parts, missing parts, breakage of parts,

and any other condition that may affect the equip‑

ment’s operation� If damaged, have the equipment

repaired before use� Many accidents are caused by

poorly maintained equipment�

• Use the equipment and accessories in accordance

with these instructions; taking into account the

working conditions and the work to be performed.

Use of the equipment for operations different from

those intended can result in a hazardous situation�

• Use only accessories that are recommended by

the manufacturer for your equipment. Accessories

that may be suitable for one piece of equipment may

become hazardous when used with other equipment�

• Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and

grease. This allows for better control of the equipment�

Pre-Operation Inspection

WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious injury from electrical

shock or other causes, and to prevent damage to

your equipment, inspect all equipment and correct

any problems before each use.

To inspect all equipment, follow these steps:

1� Power off your equipment�

2� Disconnect and inspect all cords, cables, and con‑

nectors for damage or modification�

3� Clean any dirt, oil, or other contamination from your

equipment to ease inspection and to prevent it from

slipping from your grip during transportation or use�

4� Inspect your equipment for any broken, worn, miss‑

ing, misaligned or binding parts, or any other con‑

dition which might prevent safe, normal operation�

5� Check your work area for the following:

• Adequate lighting�

• The presence of flammable liquids, vapors, or

dust that may ignite� If present, do not work in

area until sources have been identified and cor‑

rected� The equipment is not explosion proof�

Electrical connections can cause sparks�

• A clear, level, stable, and dry place for the oper‑

ator� Do not use the equipment while standing

in water�

6� Examine the job to be done and determine the cor‑

rect equipment for the task�

7� Observe the work area and erect barriers or cones

as necessary to keep bystanders away and, if near

traffic, alert drivers�

English – 7

Specic Safety Information

WARNING

This section contains important safety information

that is specific to the SeekTech SR-24/SR-20. Read

these precautions carefully before using the SR-24/

SR-20 to reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or

other serious personal injury.

SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!

SR-24/SR-20 Safety

• Read and understand this operator’s manual and

the instructions for any other equipment in use in-

cluding, but not limited to, transmitters, clamps,

and sondes. Failure to follow all instructions and

warnings may result in property damage and/or seri‑

ous personal injury�

• Do not use this equipment if operator or SR-24/

SR-20 is standing in water. Operating the SR‑24/

SR‑20 while in water increases the risk of electrical

shock�

• Do not use where a danger of high voltage contact

is present. The SR‑24/SR020 is not designed to pro‑

vide high voltage protection and isolation�

• Exposing the utility is the only way to be certain of

its location. Several utilities may be underground in

the same area� Be sure to follow local guidelines and

One Call service procedures�

NOTICE

Ridge Tool Company, its affiliates and

suppliers, will not be liable for any injury

or any direct, indirect, incidental or con-

sequential damages sustained or in-

curred by reason of the use of the SR-24/

SR-20.

System Overview

Description

SR-24 is used to refer to both the SR-24 and the

SR-20 throughout this manual. The SR-24 has inte-

grated GPS and Bluetooth

®

technology. The SR-20

does not, but is otherwise functionally identical.

The RIDGID SeekTech SR‑24 receiver gives utility locat‑

ing professionals the information they need to confident‑

ly determine the position of underground utilities�

The SR‑24’s Omnidirectional antenna system measures

electromagnetic signals and calculates the signal’s ori‑

entation strength, depth, and degree of distortion or in‑

terference� The display and the multidimensional audio

cues give you a locating experience that is immediately

intuitive�

For an added degree of confidence, the SR‑24 continu‑

ously monitors the electromagnetic field for interference

from conflicting signals that could distort its shape� When

the SR‑24 detects distortion, the SR‑24 emits audio

cues and displays on‑screen guidance so that appropri‑

ate action can be taken to avoid mismarking the utility’s

position�

Built on the trusted and time tested SR‑20 platform, the

SR‑24 has integrated GPS and Bluetooth

®

technology,

giving a real‑time stream of data to Bluetooth enabled

devices, including smart phones, tablets, and high preci‑

sion GPS instruments�

8 – English

SeekTech SR-24 and SR-20 Specifications

Dimensions

Length 285mm [11�2in]

Width 109mm [4�3in]

Height 790mm [31�1in]

Weight without batteries 1�5kg [3�3lb]

Power

Power rating

6 V, 375 mA (SR‑20)

6 V, 450 mA (SR‑24)

Battery type

Four size C,

1�5V alkaline

(ANSI/NEDA 14A,

IEC LR14), or

1�2V NiMH or Ni‑

Cad rechargeable

batteries

Power consumption

2�25 W (SR‑20)

2�7 W (SR‑24)

LCD

Resolution

Monochrome

240 × 160 pixels

Display size

45mm × 65mm

[1�8 in × 2�6 in]

Contrast ratio 700:1

Brightness

500 Cd/m2

Environmental

Operating temperature

‑20°C to 50°C

[‑4°F to 122°F]

Storage temperature

‑20°C to 60°C

[‑4°F to 140°F]

Relative humidity 5% to 95%

USB

Cable Mini‑B, 1�8 m [6ft]

Type

2�0

SD Card Micro 16 GB

SeekTech SR-24 Specifications

Bluetooth

Type Class 1

Profile RFCOMM

Transmit power 19�1 dBm

Operating spectrum 2402 – 2480 MHz

Receiver sensitivity ‑92 dBm

Operating range

Up to 1,000m

[3,281ft]

GPS

Processor

48‑channel

SiRFstarIV GSD4e

Accuracy

<2�5m [8�2ft]**

Tracking ‑163 dBm

Autonomous acquisition ‑147 dBm

Operating spectrum 1559 – 1610 MHz

**According to the documentation supplied by the man-

ufacturer of the internal SiRFstarIV GPS module, its

nominal accuracy is “<2.5m (65 percent, 24 hour stat-

ic, -130dBm).”

Standard Equipment

• Operator’s manual

• Instructional DVD

• Four size C alkaline batteries

• Marker chips

• Mini‑B USB cable

English – 9

Components

Handle

Speaker

Antenna Mast

Upper Antenna

Folding Joint

Lower Antenna

Gradient Antennas

Release Latch

Battery Compartment

Serial Number Label

Marker Chips

Folding Antenna Mast

Unfold the antenna mast and lock the folding joint into

place� When the job is complete, press the red release

latch to fold the antenna mast� Secure the folding mast

into the clip for storage or transportation�

NOTICE

You must unfold the antenna mast to use

the SR-24. To prevent damage to the

mast, do not snap or whip the SR-24 to

open or close it. Only open and close

the SR-24 manually.

USB Port Cover

USB Port

Micro SD Card Slot

10 – English

Keypad

Light Sensor LCD Screen

SR-24 Keypad

Key Function

Power Key/Right Arrow Key

Frequency Key/Left Arrow Key

Menu Key

Up Arrow Key

Down Arrow Key

Volume Key

Select Key

Operating Instructions

DANGER

Exposing the utility prior to digging is the only way

to verify its existence, location, and depth. If exca-

vating a utility, periodically recheck the measured

depth and position to avoid damaging the utility and

to identify additional utility signals that may have

been overlooked.

Quick Start

SR-24 is used to refer to both the SR-24 and the

SR-20 throughout this manual. The SR-24 has

integrated GPS and Bluetooth technology. The

SR-20 does not, but is otherwise functionally

identical.

The SR‑24 functions by measuring an electro‑

magnetic signal and estimating the position of its

source� The SR‑24 can locate the signal transmitted

by a RIDGID SeekTech transmitter or Sonde, other

manufacturer’s transmitters, or passive signals from

surrounding metallic conductors�

1� Insert four fully charged, size C, alkaline bat‑

teries into the battery compartment and turn

the knob clockwise to close�

2� Unfold the antenna mast and lock it into place�

3� Power on by pressing the Power Key �

4� Set the receiver and the transmitter to the

same frequency�

5� Begin tracing the line at a logical starting place

such as the transmitter hook up point�

Note: Refer to the Active Line Tracing, Passive Line

Tracing, and Sonde Locating sections that follow

for information on how to locate buried utilities with

the SR-24.

English – 11

Powering the System

Battery operation time varies with battery rating and use�

Four size C, alkaline batteries can power the SR‑24 for

10 to 15 hours�

NOTICE

Use batteries that are all the same type.

Mixing alkaline and rechargeable batter-

ies can cause over heating and battery

leakage.

To install or change the batteries, follow these steps:

1� Turn the knob on the battery compartment count‑

er‑clockwise and pull straight out�

2� Insert four size C batteries as shown on the label in‑

side the battery compartment�

Note: Make sure the batteries drop completely into

the compartment.

3� Fit the cover back onto the battery compartment,

press the cover down, and turn the knob clockwise

to close�

Low Battery Warning

When the batteries are low, a low battery warning ap‑

pears on the screen and a tone sounds every 10 minutes

before the SR‑24 powers off� When the low battery warn‑

ing appears, replace the batteries�

Note: If you are using rechargeable batteries, the volt-

age may drop quickly at the end of its charge resulting

in a shortened warning period before power failure.

Receiver Operation Modes

The SR‑24 can operate using two modes: Line Trace

Mode and Sonde Mode�

Line Trace Mode

In Line Trace Mode you can Active Line Trace by inten‑

tionally applying a signal onto the target line through

metal‑to‑metal conduction or non metal‑to‑metal induc‑

tion with a transmitter�

Also in Line Trace Mode, you can Passive Line Trace

by detecting signal energy coupled onto metallic con‑

ductors from nearby energy sources such as power

lines� Passive Line Trace Mode includes Passive Power,

Radio Broadband, and OmniSeek Broadband Modes�

Broadband frequencies target any signal in a range of

frequencies�

Note: Active signals within a broadband range are also

detected.

Line Trace Mode

Active Frequencies

Default

128 Hz

1 kHz

8 kHz

33 kHz

User Programmable 10 Hz – 35 kHz

Passive Frequencies

Default North America

60 Hz

x9

< 4 kHz

Default Europe

50 Hz

x9

< 4 kHz

Default Japan

50 Hz

x9

60 Hz

x9

< 4 kHz

Power Preprogrammed

50 Hz

50

Hz

x5

50 Hz

x9

60 Hz

x5

60 Hz

x9

100 Hz

120 Hz

User Programmable 10 Hz – 35 kHz

Radio Frequency Broadband

4 kHz – 15 kHz

> 15 kHz

OmniSeek Broadband Modes

(All three simultaneously)

< 4 kHz

4 kHz – 15 kHz

> 15 kHz

12 – English

Sonde Mode

Use Sonde Mode to locate a sonde that is inside a pipe,

conduit, or tunnel�

Sonde Mode Frequencies

Default 512 Hz

Preprogrammed

16 Hz

640 Hz

850 Hz

8 kHz

16 kHz

33 kHz

User Programmable 10 Hz – 35 kHz

Note: Sonde Mode and Line Trace Mode can

sometimes use the same frequency. Make sure the

mode icon next to the frequency that you are using is

the mode you intend to be locating with. Depth mea-

surements will be in error if the incorrect mode is used.

User Programmable Custom Frequencies

The SR‑24 comes preprogrammed with a selection of

frequencies that are set by default in Active Line Trace

Mode, Passive Line Trace Mode, and Sonde Mode� You

can also create custom frequencies to use the SR‑24

with transmitters from most manufacturers�

Note: Refer to the Custom Frequencies section for more

information.

Audio

Volume Control

To increase and decrease the volume level of the SR‑24’s

audio cues, first press the Volume Key � You can then

either press the Volume Key to cycle through volume set‑

tings, or press the Volume Key once and use the Up

and Down Arrow Keys to adjust the volume set‑

tings� Press the Select Key to exit the volume settings

screen�

In all modes, if the sound level reaches its maxi‑

mum frequency range (pitch), it rescales to the mid‑

dle of its frequency range� The modulation of fre‑

quency is used to indicate signal strength�

Line Trace Modes

The SR‑24 emits sounds related to the estimated posi‑

tion of the utility� If the utility’s estimated position is on the

left side of the receiver, you will hear a warbling sound�

If the utility’s estimated position is on the right side of

the receiver, you will hear the same warbling sound plus

short clicks�

In Active Line Trace Mode and Passive Line Trace Mode,

the SR‑24 emits a higher pitch as it approaches the tar‑

get� The rising pitch indicates an increasingly strong

Signal Strength�

When local conditions distort the shape of the signal

field, the Tracing Line is fuzzy and the audio contains

static� The degree of fuzziness and the amount of static

in the audio reflect the amount of distortion detected in

the signal field�

Sonde Mode

In Sonde Mode the pitch rises and falls relative to chang‑

es in the Signal Strength� As the SR‑24 moves away from

the sonde, the pitch falls� As the SR‑24 moves closer to

the sonde, the pitch rises�

English – 13

Display Elements

Line Trace Mode Display

The display elements shown below appear in Passive Line Trace Mode , Active Line Trace Mode , and Radio

Broadband Mode �

Proximity Number

Current Measurement (mA)

Battery Status

Receiver Operation Mode

Guidance Line

Guidance Arrows

Measured Depth

Tracing Line

(example shows distortion)

Signal Strength

Bluetooth

SD Card

Currently Set Frequency

GPS

GPS Estimated

Positional Error

Backlight

SD Card Usage Bar Graph

Line Trace Mode Display Elements

Icon Name Description

Active Line Trace

Mode

The Active Line Trace icon indicates the SR‑24 is set to an Active Line Trace

frequency�

Passive Power Line

Trace Mode

The Passive Line Trace icon indicates the SR‑24 is set to a Passive Power

Line Trace frequency�

Passive Radio

Frequency Broadband

Line Trace Mode

The Passive Radio Frequency Broadband Line Trace icon indicates the SR‑24

is set to a Passive Radio Frequency Broadband Line Trace frequency�

Passive OmniSeek

Line Trace Mode

The Passive OmniSeek Line Trace icon indicates the SR‑24 is set to a

Passive OmniSeek Line Trace frequency range� Refer to the OmniSeek

section for more information about OmniSeek Line Tracing.

Proximity Number

The Proximity Number represents the nearness of the target line to the SR‑24�

The larger the number, the closer you are to the target line�

Current Measurement

(mA)

Current Measurement (mA) appears in miliamps when the SR‑24 is directly

over the line�

Signal Strength

Strength of the signal detected by the Omnidirectional antennas� Observe the

Signal Strength to determine the maximum signal strength� At the maximum

signal strength, the receiver is over the target line�

Signal Angle

Signal Angle appears in place of Current Measurement (mA) when the

detected signal is at an angle greater than 35°�

Measured Depth

Measured Depth shows the approximate depth of the target line� The depth

appears in either meters (m) or feet (ft)� In addition to the measured depth

reading, Depth Average displays a Depth Average Report on screen� Refer to

the Depth Average section for more information.

14 – English

Line Trace Mode Display Elements

Icon Name Description

Tracing Line

The orientation and offset of the Tracing Line indicate the direction of the

target line relative to the position of the receiver� The Tracing Line Distortion

Response is enabled by default� When the Tracing Line Distortion Response

is enabled the Tracing Line also represents the amount of distortion detected

by the receiver and the approximate axis of the target line� Increasing levels of

field distortion are represented by increasing degrees of fuzziness�

Distortion Line

The Distortion Line represents the signal from the Upper Antenna node�

Compare the Tracing Line and the Distortion Line to estimate the degree of

distortion on the signal� The Distortion Line is disabled by default and only

appears if the Tracing Line Distortion response is disabled�

Guidance Arrows

When the Guidance Arrows are touching, they indicate the point where the

strength of the field is equal on both sides of the receiver�

Guidance Line

The Guidance Line shows the alignment of the Tracing Line and when the

orientation of the SR‑24 is close to the orientation of the utility�

Cross Hairs

The Cross Hairs are placed at the center of the Active View Area to represent

the receiver’s location�

Rotation Arrows

When the receiver is out of alignment with the target line, two rotation arrows

appear to indicate the direction you should turn the receiver to realign with

the target line� Correct orientation of the receiver is required for the Guidance

Arrows and Guidance Line to function properly� The Rotation Arrows only

appear when the receiver is not in line with the target line�

SD Card and Usage

Bar Graph

The SD Card and Usage Bar Graph icon indicates the SR‑24 is logging to the

installed SD Card� The Usage Bar Graph shows disk space usage�

GPS The GPS icon indicates the internal GPS feature is enabled�

GPS Estimated

Positional Error

GPS Estimated Positional Error is the number next to the GPS icon� It

indicates the Estimated Positional Error of the internal GPS� Refer to the

SR‑24 GPS section for more information�

No GPS Signal Lock Internal GPS signal is not locked and is searching for satellites�

Battery Status

The Battery Status icon indicates the amount of charge remaining in the

batteries�

Backlight The Backlight icon indicates the Backlight is on�

Bluetooth

The Bluetooth icon indicates the Bluetooth feature is enabled and the SR‑24

is connected to and paired with a Bluetooth enabled device�

English – 15

Sonde Mode Display

The display elements shown below appear in Sonde Mode �

Bluetooth

SD Card and Usage

Bar Graph

Signal Strength

Receiver Operation Mode

Pipe Direction

Pole

Zoom Ring

Cross Hairs

Signal Angle

Currently Set Frequency

Battery Status

Backlight

Measured Depth

GPS

GPS Estimated

Positional Error

Equator Line

SD Card and Usage

Bar Graph

Equator Line

Poles

Sonde Equator

No GPS Signal Lock

Bluetooth

Signal Strength

Currently Set Frequency

Receiver Operation Mode

Measured Depth

Battery Status

Signal Angle

Sonde Mode Display Elements

Icon Name Description

Sonde Mode

The sonde icon underneath the currently set frequency, indicates the SR‑24 is

set to a sonde frequency�

Signal Strength

Strength of the signal detected by the omnidirectional antennas� Observe the

signal strength to determine the maximum signal strength�

Signal Angle

The signal angle displays the measured polar angle of the SR‑24 to the sonde

dipole field�

Measured Depth

Measured depth shows the approximate depth of the target line� The depth

appears in either meters (m) or feet (ft)�

Pole The pole icon represents the location of a pole of the sonde’s dipole field�

Cross Hairs

The cross hairs are placed at the center of the active view area to represent the

receivers location�

Pipe Direction The pipe direction represents the approximate orientation of the sonde’s axis�

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Sonde Mode Display Elements

Icon Name Description

Sonde Equator

Two sonde equator icons appear along the equator line once the first pole has

been located�

Equator Line The equator line represents the equator of the sonde’s field�

Zoom Ring The Zoom Ring appears when the receiver moves close to one of the Poles�

SD Card and Usage

Bar Graph

The SD Card and Usage Bar Graph icon indicates the SR‑24 is logging to the

installed SD Card� The Usage Bar Graph shows disk space usage�

GPS The GPS icon indicates the internal GPS feature is enabled�

GPS Estimated

Positional Error

GPS Estimated Positional Error is the number next to the GPS icon� It indicates

the Estimated Positional Error of the internal GPS� Refer to the SR-24 GPS

section for more information.

No GPS Signal

Lock

Internal GPS signal is not locked and is searching for satellites�

Battery Status

The Battery Status icon indicates the amount of charge remaining in the

batteries�

Backlight The Backlight icon indicates the Backlight is on�

Bluetooth

The Bluetooth icon indicates the Bluetooth feature is enabled and the SR‑24 is

connected to and paired with a Bluetooth enabled device�

Note: Refer to the Customizing Display Elements section for instructions on how to customize display elements and for

information about additional display options.

English – 17

Understanding the Display

Refer to the SR‑20 Instructional Video for a demonstra‑

tion of how the display elements work during a locate

and to see how they work together to make your locates

accurate and efficient� The video is on a DVD included

with the SR‑24 manual pack or can be viewed online:

www�RIDGID�com/us/en/instructional‑videos

Tracing Line

The Tracing Line shows the location and direction of the

target line’s signal, change in direction of the target line,

and the amount of distortion on the target line�

If the signal is clear and the detected field is undistorted,

the following occurs:

• The Tracing Line appears as a clear, single line�

• The Guidance Arrows point to the center of the

screen�

• The Guidance Line aligns with the Tracing Line�

If the Tracing Line appears fuzzy, the field may be distort‑

ed by interfering electromagnetic fields� As the distortion

increases, the Tracing Line appears increasingly fuzzy

and the audio cue increases static noise�

Guidance Arrows and the Guidance Line

The Guidance Arrows reflect the difference in the Signal

Strength measurement made on either side of the

SR‑24� They point in the direction of the strongest signal�

The Guidance Line appears between the arrows when

the receiver is aligned with the target line�

The Guidance Line gets longer as the receiver aligns

with the direction of the target line� For best guidance

accuracy, align the Tracing Line and Guidance Line be‑

tween the Guidance Arrows� As a general rule, if there

is a moderate mismatch between the Tracing Line and

Guidance Line, the Guidance Line will be closer to the

actual utility position� Any mismatch is an indication of

distortion�

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Distortion

Electromagnetic receivers like the SR‑24 require a sig‑

nal directly from the target utility without modification

by environmental factors to obtain optimal accuracy�

Environmental factors can include the presence of near‑

by metallic conductors or the addition of electromagnetic

fields from other sources like fields radiating from adja‑

cent utilities� These factors may distort the shape of the

field received by the SR‑24 and are experienced by the

SR‑24 as distortion� The SR‑24 uses its Omnidirectional

antennas and gradient antennas to measure distortion

and provide audio and on‑screen indicators�

Nearby metallic conductors can distort the shape of the

target line’s electromagnetic field� The SR‑24 gives three

different indicators to alert you that distortion is present�

Take extra precautions when distortion is present to

confirm the accuracy of the locate.

Note: Refer to the Improving and Confirming Accuracy

section for information on improving the locate.

The Tracing Line Distortion Response activates when dis‑

tortion is detected� The Tracing Line Distortion Response

makes the Tracing Line appear fuzzy when distortion is

present� The fuzzier and more spread out the Tracing

Line is, the greater the distortion�

You can set the Tracing Line Distortion Response to

high “H,” medium “M,” low “L” (default), or “OFF�” Set the

Tracing Line Distortion Response to high to increase its

sensitivity to distortion�

Note: To change the Tracing Line Distortion Response

sensitivity settings, refer to the Customizing Display

Elements section.

When the Distortion Line is enabled, the tracing line fuzz‑

iness is turned off� The Tracing Line becomes a solid line

and the Distortion Line (dashed line) appears when dis‑

tortion is present� The dashed Distortion Line represents

the signal detected by the Upper Antenna and the solid

Tracing Line represents the signal detected by the Lower

Antenna�

Distortion is likely if the Distortion Line does not align

with the Tracing Line� The Distortion Line and the Tracing

Line may move randomly if the SR‑24 receives a weak

signal�

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Active Line Tracing

In Active Line Tracing Mode, the SR‑24 detects signals

generated by a line transmitter, such as the RIDGID

SeekTech ST‑33Q+� Transmitters can energize a target

line with a tracing signal in three ways: Direct Connect

(metal‑to‑metal contact), with an Inductive Clamp, or

using the transmitter’s internal transmitting antenna

through Induction�

Note: For complete instructions on generating a locating

signal with a transmitter, refer to the operator’s manual

that came with the line transmitter you are using.

Direct Connect

Energizing a target line by direct connection requires

metal‑to‑metal contact�

1� Use the clip’s built‑in scraper to remove paint, dirt,

or debris from the connection point to ensure good

metal‑to‑metal contact�

2� Attach one of the transmitter’s lead clips to the tar‑

get line�

3� Push the grounding stake into the ground as far as

possible and attach the transmitter’s other lead clip

to it�

With the transmitter’s lead clips attached to the tar‑

get line and the grounding stake, a circuit is created

for the signal to travel� The circuit allows current to

flow, energizing the target line�

Note: A weak ground connection can cause a poor

tracing circuit. Refer to the Improving the Tracing

Circuit section for more information on grounding.

4� Begin tracing the line�

Note: Refer to Tracing the Target Line section for in-

structions on how to trace the target line.

Inductive Clamp

To use the Inductive Clamp, connect it to the transmit‑

ter and close the clamp around the exposed pipe� The

transmitter energizes the clamp and induces a current

onto the target line� The clamp must be fully closed for it

to operate properly�

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Induction

To induce a signal onto the target line, place the trans‑

mitter over and in line with the target line� The transmit‑

ter must be oriented with respect to the line, as shown

below, to operate properly (orientation is specific to the

transmitter model)�

The transmitter’s internal transmitting antenna generates

a signal that energizes correctly oriented, nearby metal‑

lic objects�

To improve the circuit, ensure that both ends of the target

line are grounded and place the transmitter away from

other metallic conductors that may be nearby�

Note: For complete instructions on generating a locating

signal with a transmitter, please consult the operator’s

manual for your line transmitter.

Induction and Air-Coupling

WARNING

Air-coupling can lead to false locates.

With Induction, the transmitter broadcasts a signal in all

directions� If the receiver is too near to the transmitter,

the signal broadcast through the air will be stronger than

the signal from the target line underground� This is called

air‑coupling and it can prevent you from getting an accu‑

rate locate�

The impact of air‑coupling varies with each locate and

can occur at ranges greater than 20m [70ft] if the utili‑

ty is deep or poorly grounded� Very weak inductive cou‑

pling and deep utilities result in greater air‑coupling rang‑

es� Always confirm the detection of utilities and the depth

measurement readings by testing for air‑coupling� Read

the following sections for instructions on how to test for

air‑coupling�

Testing for Air-Coupling

When the receiver is severely air coupled it will warn you

by hiding the Tracing Line and Guidance Arrows� Even

if you see these displayed, the receiver may still be dis‑

playing results corrupted by air‑coupling� There are two

ways you can test for air‑coupling: the 45° tilt test and the

depth verification test�

To perform the 45° tilt test, follow these steps:

1� With the SR‑24 aligned with the target line, touch

the Lower Antenna to the ground and tilt the SR‑24

at a 45° angle toward the transmitter�

2� Note the depth�

3� With the Lower Antenna still touching the ground, tilt

the SR‑24 away from the transmitter at a 45° angle�

4� Note the depth�

If the tilted depth reading changes significantly compar‑

ing the two cases, air‑coupling is occurring�

Note: The depth reading will not be an accurate reading

of the target line’s depth.

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To perform the depth verification test, follow these steps:

1� Stand at least 6m [20ft] away from the transmitter�

2� With the SR‑24 aligned with the target line, touch

the Lower Antenna to the ground and note the

depth�

3� Raise the SR‑24 vertically at a known distance, for

example 150 mm [6 in], and observe changes in

the depth�

Note: Although depth measurements are rarely

perfectly accurate, the depth should increase ap-

proximately by the known distance (in this example,

150mm [6 in]), if the SR-24 is only detecting the

electromagnetic field of the target line.

4� If the depth reading does not change by the dis‑

tance raised, air‑coupling is occurring� Move further

from the transmitter and test again�

Tracing the Target Line

To trace the target line using Active Line Trace Mode, fol‑

low these steps:

1� Set the transmitter to Direct Connect Mode,

Inductive Clamp Mode, or Inductive Mode�

Note: SeekTech transmitters automatically switch to

Inductive Clamp Mode when a SeekTech clamp is

plugged in.

2� Set the transmitter’s frequency and press the

Frequency Key on the SR‑24 to set the receiver

to the same frequency�

Note: Make sure you have selected an Active Line

Trace frequency and not a Sonde frequency .

Refer to the Setting the Frequency section for in-

structions on how to set the frequency.

3� Make sure the SR‑24 is detecting the transmitter’s

signal� Position the receiver approximately 1m [3ft]

from one of the transmitter’s leads and observe

the Signal Strength reading� If the locating circuit is

good, the Signal Strength reading will be strong and

steady, with minimal fluctuation�

4� Center the Tracing Line to get an initial location of

the utility� Orient the Tracing Line and the SR‑24 to

correctly utilize the Guidance Arrows�

5� In the absence of signal distortion, balance the

Guidance Arrows, orient the Guidance Line, and

maximize the Proximity Number and Signal Strength

to pinpoint the location of the target line�

Be aware that minor disagreements between the various

location indicators are normal and represent small differ‑

ences between the measured signal and the theoretical,

ideal signal�

Large discrepancies may indicate a problem with

the signal and must be resolved before the location

of the target line may confidently be determined.

Conrming Accuracy

To confirm the accuracy of a locate, check that all of

the following are true:

• The Guidance Arrows and Guidance Line are

aligned with the Tracing Line�

• The Tracing Line shows little or no distortion�

• The Proximity Number and Signal Strength

maximize when the Tracing Line crosses the

map center�

• The measured depth increases appropriately

and the Tracing Line remains aligned when the

Depth Verification Test is performed�

Refer to the SR‑20 Instructional Video for a demonstra‑

tion of how to confirm accuracy of the locate and make

your locates accurate and efficient� The video is on a

DVD included with the SR‑24 manual pack or can be

viewed online:

www�RIDGID�com/us/en/instructional‑videos

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Passive Line Tracing

CAUTION

Due to the nature of Passive Line Tracing, measured

depth may not be accurate. Whenever possible, per-

form an Active Line Trace to confirm your Passive

Line Trace results.

Passive Line Tracing involves tracing signal energy from

nearby sources such as AC power lines, radio and TV

broadcasting signals, and electrical devices that have

been coupled onto buried utilities� Passive Line Tracing

does not require a transmitter�

The SR‑24 has two types of Passive Line Tracing fre‑

quencies: Power Frequencies and Radio Frequencies,

which includes OmniSeek

®

�

OmniSeek is a SeekTech exclusive frequency setting

that searches power and radio frequencies simultane‑

ously� By default, all Passive Line Tracing frequencies

are active in the Main Menu�

Keep the following in mind when performing a Passive

Line Trace:

• Use the best frequency range or band for the target

line type�

• Use an orderly and thorough search pattern to cover

the area of interest�

• Use the on screen display elements and audio cues

just as you would when performing an Active Line

Trace�

Note: Refer to the Setting the Frequency section for in-

structions on how to set the different frequencies.

Passive Power

Power Frequencies are used to locate signals from

AC power lines� In addition to 50Hz and 60Hz power

frequencies, the SR‑24 also has an exclusive broadband

power frequency range that covers all frequencies below

4kHz�

Passive Radio Frequency Broadband

The SR‑24 has two Radio Frequency ranges (Low

and High) as well as the SeekTech exclusive feature,

OmniSeek , which searches three passive frequen‑

cy bandwidths simultaneously�

• Low 4 kHz – 15 kHz

• High 15 kHz – 35 kHz

• OmniSeek

• < 4 kHz

• 4 kHz – 15 kHz

• > 15 kHz

With a broadband signal type, the SR‑24 displays posi‑

tional information for the strongest source in the given

frequency range�

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OmniSeek

OmniSeek passively traces the line by simultaneously

searching through the following three frequency bands:

• Less than 4 kHz

• From 4 kHz to 15 kHz

• Greater than 15 kHz

When OmniSeek is enabled, the SR‑24 searches for sig‑

nal energy in all three broadband ranges simultaneous‑

ly and displays a Tracing Line for each range that has a

usable signal�

The signal that is closest to the receiver is the primary

signal and its frequency range is displayed above the

OmniSeek icon on the screen� The bold Tracing Line and

other display readings will reflect its characteristics�

Primary Tracing Line

OmniSeek Frequency Range

Secondary Tracing Line

If the SR‑24 detects signals in the other two frequency

ranges, it displays dashed Tracing Lines to indicate the

estimated position of these secondary signals� If the re‑

ceiver is moved, focus automatically shifts to the closest

signal�

Secondary Tracing Lines

Secondary Tracing Lines make it easier to detect the

presence of multiple utilities� If one or two Secondary

Tracing Lines appear out of alignment with the Tracing

Line, there may be another utility in the area� Secondary

Tracing Lines that are out of alignment could also indi‑

cate the presence of signal energy on the same utility in

different frequency bandwidths�

Conrming Accuracy

To confirm the accuracy of a locate, check that all of

the following are true:

• The Guidance Arrows and Guidance Line are

aligned with the Tracing Line�

• The Tracing Line shows little or no distortion�

• The Proximity Number and Signal Strength

maximize when the Tracing Line crosses the

map center�

• The measured depth increases appropriately

and the Tracing Line remains aligned when the

Depth Verification Test is performed�

Refer to the SR‑20 Instructional Video for a demonstra‑

tion of how to confirm accuracy of the locate and make

your locates accurate and efficient� The video is on a

DVD included with the SR‑24 manual pack or can be

viewed online:

www�RIDGID�com/us/en/instructional‑videos

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Sonde Locating

Sondes come in different shapes and sizes and are

often used to locate non‑con ductive pipes and conduits�

Some can be floated down a line and others can be at‑

tached to the end of a metal or fiberglass push cable�

Most SeeSnake

®

camera reels have a Sonde installed

inside or just be hind the camera head on the push cable�

The SR‑24 can locate the signal of a Sonde within a

pipe, allowing you to pinpoint the Sonde’s position and

depth underground�

How the Sonde Works

When the Sonde is activated, a dipole field similar to the

dipole field around the Earth forms around the Sonde�

The SR‑24 detects the Sonde’s dipole field and uses the

field information to help the user locate the Sonde’s po‑

sition and depth�

Sonde Axis

Locating the Sonde

The primary means of locating the Sonde is by finding

the point where its signal is strongest� The SR‑24 also

has graphical icons that can be used to help find the

Sonde and map its position� Using the receiver’s graph‑

ical locating features can often speed up the locate and

reveal additional informa tion about the Sonde’s position

in the line�

To locate the Sonde, follow these steps:

1� Activate the Sonde and press the Frequency Key

on the SR‑24 to set it to the matching Sonde

frequency�

Note: Make sure you have selected a Sonde fre-

quency and not a Line Trace frequency .

2� Before putting the Sonde into the line, verify that it

is functioning properly and that the SR‑24’s Signal

Strength is registering a strong, steady signal�

3� Push the Sonde no more than 5m [15ft] into the

pipe�

You must be within range of the Sonde’s signal to

locate it� The range varies depending on the Sonde,

pipe material, depth, and soil composition�

4� To find the Sonde’s general direction, point the

SR‑24’s mast in the suspected direction of the

Sonde and sweep the horizon in a slow arc� The

Signal Strength is highest when the Lower Antenna

is closest to the Sonde and drops off when pointed

away in any other direction� The SR‑24’s sound may

be useful to find the highest Signal Strength�

5� Once you’ve detected the general direction of the

Sonde, lower the SR‑24 to its vertical operating

position and walk toward the Sonde� The Signal

Strength and audio tone increases as you move to‑

ward the Sonde and decreases as you pass its po‑

sition�

6� Continue searching for the highest signal by moving

the receiver left, right, forward and backward until

you have located the point where the signal is stron‑

gest and mark the Sonde’s position at this point�

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Using the SR-24’s Mapping Feature

The SR‑24’s mapping feature provides a fast, intui‑

tive way to find the Sonde’s position underground� The

Sonde’s dipole field is similar to the Earth’s magnetic

field, with two Poles and an Equator� The SR‑24 uses

icons to represent the position of the two Poles and the

Equator� Finding and marking the Poles and Equator can

give you a better picture of the Sonde’s position under‑

ground�

To map the location of the Sonde, follow these steps:

1� Follow steps 1 through 6 in the previous section�

2� Locate the first Pole�

As you approach the Sonde, either a Pole icon or

the Equator Line appears inside the Active View

Area� If you see the Equator Line first, move to the

left or the right until a Pole icon appears�

3� Center the Pole icon in the Cross Hairs and mark its

position with a red marker chip�

Note: The Pole’s location is most accurate when the

Lower Antenna is touching the ground and the re-

ceiver’s antenna mast is held vertical.

4� Locate the second Pole�

Move the receiver a few inches off the Pole until the

Pipe Direction appears� Two Sonde Equator icons

appear along the Equator Line once the first Pole

has been located, to indicate the Sonde’s location

is near�

Walk along the pipe in that direction� The second

Pole appears after you cross the Equator� Mark the

location of the second Pole with a red marker chip�

5� Locate the Sonde�

Move back toward the Equator� Align the receiver

between the two Poles, center the Equator on the

Cross Hairs, and mark the Sonde’s estimated loca‑

tion with a yellow marker chip�

Pole

Equator

6� To verify you have located the Sonde, make sure

the Signal Strength drops when you move the re‑

ceiver in any direction�

Note: Always verify your result by locating the point

where the Signal Strength is highest and marking

the Sonde at this location. If the sonde is horizon-

tal and not tilted, the equator will be at the point of

maximum signal strength.

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Floating Sondes

Sondes that are designed to be flushed or floated down

a pipe move freely and can ori ent any direction inside a

pipe� As a result, it may not be possible to accurately pin‑

point the Sonde by mapping the Poles and Equator� To

locate floating Sondes, find the point where the Signal

Strength is highest�

Pole

The RIDGID NaviTrack FloatSonde floats with the Pole

pointing straight up� Some other floating Sondes float

with the Sonde axis in line with the pipe� To locate a

Sonde in a vertical orientation, center the Pole icon in

the Active View Area� For vertical Sondes, only one pole

is found above ground�

Tilted Sondes

A Sonde is tilted when it is not parallel to the ground

above� This often happens when a Sonde is positioned

in a portion of pipe that is not horizontal� Mapping the po‑

sition of the Poles and Equator can help you determine

that a Sonde is tilted�

When a Sonde is tilted, the Equator will not be cen tered

between the two Poles� When a Sonde is severely tilt‑

ed, in a vertical portion of pipe, for example, the Equator

may not center over the Sonde and the point of maxi‑

mum Signal Strength may occur over a Pole� To locate

tilted Sondes, find the point where the Signal Strength

is highest�

Pole

Equator

Pole

A

B

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Depth

CAUTION

For the depth to display correctly, the mode must be

set correctly. Sonde frequencies and Line Trace fre-

quencies can sometimes be the same. Make sure the

mode icon next to the frequency that you are using,

is the mode you intend to be locating with.

The SR‑24 calculates measured depth by comparing the

difference in Signal Strength between the Upper Antenna

and the Lower Antenna� The measured depth indicator is

displayed in the lower left corner of the screen in either

meters or feet�

Note: Refer to the Units of Measurement section for in-

structions on how to change the depth units.

Depth Verication Test

To verify the SR‑24 is correctly measuring the target

line’s depth, follow these steps:

1� Touch the Lower Antenna to the ground directly

above the Sonde or the target line�

2� Vertically orient the antenna mast and note the

depth�

3� Raise the SR‑24 off the ground approximately

150mm [6in]�

4� Observe the change in measured depth� The mea‑

sured depth should increase by approximately

the same amount (in this example, approximately

150mm [6in])�

Note: An unchanging or drastically changing measured

depth may indicate the presence of a distorted field or a

line with very low current.

NOTICE

Use measured depths as estimates only.

Independently verify actual depths be-

fore excavating.

Depth Average

In addition to real‑time depth measurement, the Depth

Average feature is useful when the SR‑24 has variable

depth readings�

The Depth Average is a report that averages real‑time

depth readings from the past 2 to 6 seconds and dis‑

plays the average on screen inside the Active View Area

when prompted�

To create a Depth Average Report, follow these steps:

1� Press and hold the Select Key �

2� Wait for the countdown screen to go out of view and

for the SR‑24 to beep once�

3� The Depth Average Report shows the measured

depth, angle, and current of the target line�

4� Press the Select Key to exit and return to the re‑

al‑time depth reading�

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Depth Alerts

Under normal operating conditions, using Depth Average

can improve the accuracy of the locate by displaying av‑

eraged data� However, conditions such as distortion,

noisy environments, and clipping may affect accuracy�

A Depth Alert appears if conditions with the potential to

affect accuracy are encountered�

SR-24 Depth Alerts

Image Condition

Excessive motion during sampling

Depth varying significantly

Signal strength varying significantly

Extreme offset between Guidance Line

(right or left) and Tracing Line

Clipping (signal too high)

Too much distortion

Improving and Conrming

Accuracy

DANGER

Exposing the utility is the only way to be certain of

its location. If excavating a utility, periodically re-

check the measured depth and position to avoid

damaging the utility and to identify additional utility

signals that may have been overlooked.

Factors Affecting Accuracy

The following conditions can affect the accuracy of a lo‑

cate:

• Distortion due to local interference or poor signal

strength. Distortion is caused by the impact of nearby

fields, nearby conductors, magnetic flux, or other inter‑

ference on the circular electromagnetic field� Distortion

is detected by comparing the information from the

Tracing Line, Proximity Number, Signal Strength,

measured depth, Signal Angle readings, and Upper

Antenna measurements�

• Bleed over from the presence of other cables or

utilities. Bleed over happens when the signal from

the transmitter couples onto nearby non‑target lines�

The SR‑24 can receive the same frequency on multi‑

ple non‑target lines� Bleed over can distort fields and

illuminate unwanted utility lines� If possible, use lower

frequencies and eliminate connections between other

utilities�

• The presence of tees, turns, or splits in the line.

Turns or tees can cause a sudden increase in the

Tracing Line Distortion Response� If following a sig‑

nal that suddenly becomes distorted, circle the last lo‑

cation of a clear signal at a distance of approximately

6m [20ft]� Find the line nearby, to determine whether

or not the distortion is coming from a local turn or tee

in the line�

• Varying soil conditions. Very wet or very dry soil

can affect signal coupling� Saturating the soil with very

salty water may strengthen the circuit� Very dry soil

may weaken the circuit, if grounding is reduced�

• The presence of large, metal objects. The presence

of large, metal objects can cause unexpected increas‑

es or decreases in Signal Strength� This type of distor‑

tion appears stronger at higher frequencies�

• Low Signal Strength. If the signal is low, attempt to

improve the signal as specified in the following section�

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Signal Strength

If the Tracing Line cannot be centered or if it moves

across the screen erratically, the SR‑24 may not be re‑

ceiving a clear signal, stable measured depth, or a reli‑

able Proximity Number�

To attempt to improve the signal, do at least one of the

following:

• Check the transmitter and make sure that it is well

grounded�

• Check the tracing circuit’s Signal Strength by point‑

ing the Lower Antenna at one of the transmitter

leads� Improve the circuit if a weak signal is shown�

• Check that the SR‑24 and the transmitter are operat‑

ing on the same frequency�

• Switch to a higher frequency to overcome resistance

and to induce more current onto the line�

• Switch to a lower frequency to reduce bleed over�

Clipping

Clipping occurs when the receiver cannot properly pro‑

cess the signal because the Signal Strength is too large�

Clipping occurs most often close to powerful sondes

and high current power lines� When clipping occurs, the

SR‑24 displays a warning symbol on the screen�

The SR‑24 responds to clipping by attenuating the mea‑

surement� Attenuation reduces the intensity of the Signal

Strength so the SR‑24 can measure it� If the SR‑24 is still

experiencing clipping, increase the distance between

the SR‑24 and the target line�

No Signal Icon

You can enable the No Signal icon to display when

there is no meaningful signal� The No Signal icon gives a

fast and easy notification that no signal is detected�

Note: The No Signal icon is disabled by default. Refer to

the Customizing Display Elements section for instruc-

tions on how to enable the No Signal icon.

If the No Signal icon appears, try the following to attempt

to gain a signal:

• Change the grounding

• Change the frequency

• Use induction

• Move the transmitter

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Center Signal Strength

Select the Center Signal Strength option to display the

Signal Strength in the center of the screen� The Center

Signal Strength option makes the Signal Strength easier

to see when locating using Signal Strength alone�

Note: The Center Signal Strength option is disabled by

default. Refer to the Customizing Display Elements sec-

tion for instructions on how to enable the Center Signal

Strength option.

Signal Focus Control

Signal Focus Control acts as a magnifying glass on the

signal� It narrows the sample bandwidth and displays

more stable incoming signals, allowing the SR‑24 to

focus on a particular signal with increased detail�

Note: The selection of a narrow bandwidth increases the

detection distance and precision, but slows the refresh

rate of the display. As a result, when using the narrow-

est setting, move the SR-24 along the line more slowly.

The Signal Focus Control is disabled by default and must

be enabled in the Display Settings screen to make any

adjustments to it�

When the Signal Focus Control is activated, from the

Active View Area, use the Up and Down Arrow Keys

to set it to one of the following bandwidths:

• 4 Hz, wide (default setting when the Signal Focus

Control is disabled)

• 2 Hz

• 1 Hz

• 0�5 Hz

• 0�25 Hz, narrow

Signal Focus

Control

Note: The Signal Focus Control option is disabled by

default. Refer to the Customizing Display Elements sec-

tion for instructions on how to enable the Signal Focus

Control option.

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Tracing Circuit

A weak signal can often be improved by changing the

tracing circuit� To improve the circuit, perform one or

more of the following:

• Wet the soil around the ground stake�

• Move the ground stake away from the target line�

• Use a larger ground, such as a shovel blade�

• Ensure that the target line is not commonly bonded

to a utility� If bonded, undo the common bond, only

if it is safe to do so� Reconnect bonds, when locate

is complete�

• Change the frequency�

• Move the transmitter�

• Locate from the other direction along the line�

Conrming Accuracy

To confirm the accuracy of a locate, check that all of

the following are true:

• The Guidance Arrows and Guidance Line are

aligned with the Tracing Line�

• The Tracing Line shows little or no distortion�

• The Proximity Number and Signal Strength

maximize when the Tracing Line crosses the

map center�

• The measured depth increases appropriately

and the Tracing Line remains aligned when the

Depth Verification Test is performed�

Refer to the SR‑20 Instructional Video for a demonstra‑

tion of how to confirm accuracy of the locate and make

your locates accurate and efficient� The video is on a

DVD included with the SR‑24 manual pack or can be

viewed online:

www�RIDGID�com/us/en/instructional‑videos

Current Measurement (mA) and Signal Angle

The values displayed on the screen for Current

Measurement (mA) and Signal Angle are indicators

you can use to verify the accuracy of a locate� When

the Current Measurement (mA) is displayed and the

Guidance Arrows and Tracing Line are aligned, you can

be more confident your locate is accurate�

The SR‑24 detects the Current Measurement (mA) of

the target line and displays it in the upper right corner

of the screen� The Current Measurement (mA) is only

displayed when the SR‑24 is directly over the target

line� When the SR‑24 is not over the target line, the tar‑

get line’s Signal Angle displays instead of the Current

Measurement (mA)�

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Main Menu

Below is a map of the top level Main Menu� The contents of the expanded Settings menu appear in the next section of

this manual�

SR-24

Delete Custom Frequencies

Factory Reset

Bluetooth (SR-24 only)

Search for Devices

Bluetooth Pin

Bluetooth Power

Custom Frequencies

LCD Contrast

Units of Measurement

Sonde

Active Line Trace

Passive Power

Passive Radio + OmniSeek

Passive Power Frequencies

Active Line Trace Frequencies

Sonde Frequencies

Passive Radio Frequencies + OmniSeek

Information

Options

Bluetooth Information

Settings (see Settings section)

SD Card (SR-24 only)

Data Logging

SD Card Information

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Setting the Frequency

The instructions for selecting frequencies and activating

inactive frequencies from the Main Menu are the same

for Active Line Trace, Passive Power, Passive Radio

Frequency Broadband, OmniSeek, and Sonde frequen‑

cies�

Selecting Active Frequencies

There are three ways to change the frequency:

• Press the Frequency Key one or more times to

cycle through the list of active frequencies�

• Press and hold the Frequency Key to open the

Frequency Selection menu�

• Press the Menu Key , highlight the frequency, and

press the Frequency Key �

To change the Active Frequency through the Frequency

Selection menu, follow these steps:

1� Press and hold the Frequency Key for half a sec‑

ond to display a list of active frequencies�

2� Use the Up and Down Arrow Keys to highlight

the desired frequency�

3� Press the Select Key to set the highlighted fre‑

quency and return to active view�

Activating Inactive Frequencies

Inactive frequencies are preprogrammed frequencies

that can be activated for specific uses� Inactive frequen‑

cies appear in the Main Menu with the box next to the

number unchecked�

When frequencies are activated they are added to the

Frequency Selection menu and appear in the Main Menu

with the box next to the number checked� Activate your

favorite frequencies to make frequency selection fast

and easy�

To activate inactive frequencies, follow these steps:

1� Press the Menu Key to see the complete list of

available frequencies�

2� Use the Up and Down Arrow Keys to highlight

the desired inactive frequency�

3� Press the Select Key to check the box next to the

highlighted frequency �

To deactivate frequencies, uncheck the box next to

the frequency by pressing the Select Key �

4� Press the Menu Key to save and exit�

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Bluetooth

The following section applies to the SR-24 only.

The SR‑24 is compatible with Bluetooth 2�0 devices that

use the RFCOMM profile, including many smart phones,

tablets, and GPS units� Refer to www�RIDGID�com/SR24

for a list of some models that have been tested to work

with the SR‑24�

You can connect the SR‑24 to compatible Bluetooth

devices and configure connection options from the

Bluetooth Options menu�

Bluetooth Connection Method

To use Bluetooth you must connect the SR‑24 and

your Bluetooth device� To initiate connection from your

Bluetooth device, follow these steps:

1� Enable Bluetooth on your Bluetooth device�

2� Open the Bluetooth list and select the SR‑24 from

the list� After connecting, the SR‑24 briefly displays

the following image on screen�

3� Make sure the status of the SR‑24 on your device’s

Bluetooth list appears as connected� The SR‑24 has

failed to connect when the image below displays on

the SR‑24’s screen� The image displays until the

Menu Key or the Select Key is pressed�

Note: If there is a Bluetooth device present and the

SR-24 has failed to connect, repeat step 2.

4� Once connected, confirm the Bluetooth icon ap‑

pears in the bottom right of the SR‑24’s screen�

Alternate Bluetooth Connection Method

Note: It is usually most convenient to initiate the Bluetooth

connection to the SR-24 from the Bluetooth device.

If you are unable to initiate the connection from your

Bluetooth device try the alternate method from the

SR‑24� To initiate the Bluetooth connection from the

SR‑24’s Main Menu, follow these steps:

1� Make sure your Bluetooth device is enabled and

discoverable�

Note: The Bluetooth device must be discoverable

for the SR-24 to find it.

2� Press the SR‑24’s Menu Key to open the Main

Menu�

3� Use the Down Arrow Key to highlight the

Bluetooth Options icon and press the

Select Key to open the Bluetooth Options menu�

4� Highlight the Search icon and press the

Select Key to search for Bluetooth devices�

Note: If there is a Bluetooth device present and the

SR-24 has failed to find the Bluetooth device, make

sure the Bluetooth device is discoverable.

5� Use the Down Arrow Key to highlight the device

you want to connect to�

Note: New Bluetooth devices appear below the

previously paired devices in the Bluetooth Options

menu.

6� Press the Select Key to connect the SR‑24 to the

Bluetooth device�

Confirming Bluetooth Connection

During operation, confirm your Bluetooth device is con‑

nected to the SR‑24 by observing the Bluetooth icon

in the bottom right of the screen�

Bluetooth

enabled

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Disconnecting Bluetooth

There are two ways to disconnect the SR‑24 and your

Bluetooth device� Disconnect Bluetooth from your

Bluetooth device or from the SR‑24’s Main Menu�

Note: Refer to your Bluetooth device for information on

how to disconnect a Bluetooth connection from your

Bluetooth device.

To disconnect the SR‑24 and your Bluetooth device from

the SR‑24’s Main Menu, follow these steps:

1� Press the Menu Key to open the Main Menu�

2� Use the Down Arrow Key to highlight the

Bluetooth Options icon and press the

Select Key to open the Bluetooth Options menu�

3� Highlight the Disconnect icon and

press the Select Key to disconnect the SR‑24

and your Bluetooth device� When disconnected,

the Disconnect icon will change back to the Search

icon �

4� Press the Menu Key to exit�

Note: To make changes to the Pin, Bluetooth Power, or to

view the Bluetooth Information screen, you must first dis-

connect the Bluetooth.

Bluetooth Pin

Some Bluetooth devices require a pin to connect to the

SR‑24� If a pin is necessary, enter the SR‑24’s pin into

your Bluetooth device�

The default pin is 1234.

If desired, you can change the SR‑24’s Bluetooth pin

on the SR‑24� To change the SR‑24’s pin, follow these

steps:

1� Disconnect the SR‑24 and your Bluetooth device�

Note: Refer to the previous section for instruc-

tions on how to disconnect the SR-24 and your

Bluetooth device.

2� Highlight the Bluetooth Pin icon in the

Bluetooth Options menu and press the Select Key

to open the Bluetooth Pin screen�

3� Use the Left and Right Arrow Keys to move

between digits and use the Up and Down Arrow

Keys to increase and decrease the value of

the digits�

4� Press the Select Key to save the pin and exit the

Bluetooth Pin screen�

5� To abort any changes to the pin, press the Menu

Key to return to the Bluetooth Options menu�

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Bluetooth Auto-Connect

After connecting for the first time, the SR‑24 no longer

requires a pin to connect to that Bluetooth device� When

the SR‑24 is powered on, it automatically searches for

any device that has previously connected to� The SR‑24

automatically connects if it is within range of a previously

connected device and the device is available�

Note: The device does not need to be discoverable to

reconnect to the SR-24.

The SR‑24 can save up to sixteen Bluetooth devic‑

es� When maximum capacity is reached and a new

Bluetooth device is added, the SR‑24 replaces an old

Bluetooth device with the new Bluetooth device in the

list below the Search icon in the Bluetooth

Options menu�

The SR‑24 continues to attempt to auto‑connect if you

disconnect the Bluetooth connection from your Bluetooth

device� To disconnect an automatically connected de‑

vice from the SR‑24 you must do so from the SR‑24’s

Bluetooth menu� Refer to the Disconnecting Bluetooth

section for instructions on how to disconnect Bluetooth�

Once you have disconnected an auto‑connected de‑

vice from the SR‑24, no further automatic connection

attempts will be made for the remainder of that power

cycle� When the SR‑24 is powered off and then powered

on, the Bluetooth reinstates its default setting and at‑

tempts to auto‑connect to any previously connected de‑

vice within range�

The SR‑24 searches for all previously connected devic‑

es within range� The SR‑24 connects to the previously

connected device that is available� If more than one pre‑

viously connected device is in range and available, the

SR‑24 attempts to connect to one, beginning at the top of

the list, and going down the list until connected�

If you want to connect to a device that the SR‑24 did not

automatically connect to, follow these steps:

1� Press the Menu Key to open the Main Menu�

2� Use the Down Arrow Key to highlight the

Bluetooth Options icon �

3� Press the Select Key to open the Bluetooth

Options menu�

The name of the previously connected device ap‑

pears with an asterisk below the Search icon

in the Bluetooth Options menu� The fol‑

lowing image shows as a device that has

previously been connected to the SR‑24�

4� Use the Down Arrow Key to highlight the device

you want to connect to�

5� Press the Select Key to connect the SR‑24 to a

specific device that has previously been connect‑

ed to�

If you are no longer using a Bluetooth device, you can

remove it from the list of previously connected devices,

follow these steps:

1� Open the list of previously connected devices� Use

the Down Arrow Key to highlight the device you

want to remove from the list�

2� Press and hold the Select Key for about one sec‑

ond�

3� Press the Select Key to delete the Bluetooth de‑

vice from the list of previously connected devices

or press the Menu Key to return to the previous

screen�

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Bluetooth Power Settings

To change the Bluetooth power settings from high (de‑

fault) to low, you must disconnect the SR‑24 and the

Bluetooth device� Then use the Down Arrow Key from

the Bluetooth Options menu to highlight the Bluetooth

Power icon � Press the Select Key to toggle

between high and low � Press the Menu Key

to save and exit�

Bluetooth Information

To view the Bluetooth Information screen, follow these

steps:

1� Press the Menu Key to open the Main Menu�

2� Use the Down Arrow Key to highlight the

Bluetooth Options icon �

3� Press the Select Key to open the Bluetooth

Options menu�

4� Highlight the Information icon and press

the Select Key �

FCC ID

IC

MAC

Connecting to a Transmitter with

Bluetooth

The following section applies to the SR-24 only.

With Bluetooth enabled, the SR‑24 can be used to view

and control the transmitter’s screen, eliminating the need

to walk back and forth between your transmitter and the

area being traced� Use the SR‑24 to remotely set fre‑

quencies, output power, turn the transmitter on and off,

or know if the transmitter has turned off unexpectedly�

Range

The ST‑33Q+ and SR‑24 work best when kept with‑

in 200 m [656 ft] of each other while connected by

Bluetooth� The quality of the connection between devic‑

es may be affected by a number of factors including dis‑

tance between devices and objects in the path between

devices� For the best quality connection, maintain a clear

line of sight between devices and set the transmitter so

its battery faces the receiver� Objects blocking the line of

sight between the transmitter and the receiver may sig‑

nificantly reduce the quality of their connection�

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Powering the Transmitter

When the two units are connected with Bluetooth, pow‑

ering the receiver on or off automatically powers the

transmitter on or off�

The receiver alerts you to changes in the transmitter’s

power status�

Switching to internal

batteries�

Powered off due to

Power Key press�

Powered off due to

low battery�

Setting the Frequency

Changing the receiver’s frequency automatically updates

the transmitter’s frequency to match� If the frequency is

changed on the transmitter, the receiver automatically

updates to match as well�

Transmitter Control Screen

The following section applies to the SR-24 only.

When the devices are connected, you can see the trans‑

mitter’s screen from the receiver� The transmitter control

screen allows you to control the transmitter’s frequen‑

cy mode, choose between direct connect or inductive

mode, and adjust output power remotely� You can also

remotely power the transmitter on or off and know if the

transmitter has powered off unexpectedly�

Any changes made on the transmitter to frequency, di‑

rect connect or inductive mode, and output power can be

seen on the receiver�

To open the transmitter control screen on the receiver,

press the Menu Key , then press the Right Arrow Key

to toggle in and out of the transmitter’s control screen�

If more than one Bluetooth enabled SeekTech trans‑

mitter is present, press the Left Arrow Key to cycle

through available transmitters� Press the serial number

listed below the transmitter icon to identify the specific

transmitter you want to control�

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Direct Connect Mode and Inductive Mode

To remotely set the transmitter to direct connect mode

or inductive mode using the receiver, open the transmit‑

ter control screen� Press the Select Key to toggle be‑

tween direct connect mode and inductive mode�

Clamp Mode

The receiver can see the transmitter’s clamp mode but

cannot turn the transmitter’s clamp mode on or off� An

inductive clamp must be connected to access clamp

mode� Refer to the operator’s manual for your transmitter

and inductive clamp for more information on using induc‑

tive clamp mode�

Output Power

Higher output settings produce a stronger signal for

the receiver, but reduces battery life for the transmitter�

Only use 1,000 mA High Output Mode if using an 18V

Lithium‑ion rechargeable battery, external power, or high

capacity NiMH D cell batteries� Do not use the ST‑33Q+

in high output mode with standard alkaline batteries�

You can read the transmitter’s output power or change it

remotely from the receiver� To remotely change the trans‑

mitter’s output power using the receiver, open the trans‑

mitter control screen� Press the receiver’s Up and Down

Arrow Keys to adjust the output power�

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SD Card

The following section applies to the SR-24 only.

The Data Output feature sends the SR‑24’s locate data

to the internal SD card, or to a Bluetooth device if one

is available, or to both simultaneously� Full data logging

is enabled by default, and you can disable an entire

category or specific elements within a category� Refer

to Appendix C for descriptions of the data logging ele‑

ments�

Note: Refer to the Data Output section for instructions

on how to disable and enable entire categories or spe-

cific elements within a category.

Data can be logged continuously (default), or manual‑

ly at specific points during a locate, by enabling User‑

Initiated Data Output� When User Initiated Data Output is

enabled, continuous data logging is turned off, resulting

in a log file that contains only the information you want�

Data Logging

To disable data logging from the SD Card menu, follow

these steps:

1� Press the Menu Key to open the Main Menu�

2� Use the Down Arrow Key to highlight the SD

Card icon �

3� Press the Select Key to open the SD Card menu�

4� Highlight the Logging icon and press

the Select Key to toggle between “On” (default)

and “Off” �

5� Press the Menu Key to save and exit�

Note: The SR-24 is compatible with Bluetooth 2.0 devic-

es including many phones, tablets, and GPS units. Refer

to www.RIDGID.com/SR24 for a list some models that

have been tested to work with the SR-24.

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Data Log Files

During continuous streaming (logging is enabled), GPS

data is sent once per second and SIG and LCD data is

sent twice per second� Data is logged on your Bluetooth

device and the internal SD card at the same time�

The internal SD card acts as a USB drive and stores

data that can be exported� If logging is enabled for all

data, the SD card’s capacity fills up at a rate of 3MB per

hour� The included 16GB SD card will take 5,461 hours

to fill capacity�

Note: Ridge Tool Company and its affiliates reserve the

right to change the specifications of the hardware, soft-

ware, or both as described in this manual without notice.

Refer to www.RIDGID.com/SR24 for current updates

and supplemental information pertaining to this product.

Data logged on the internal SD card is saved in a �txt for‑

mat file� To export data log files from the SD card, follow

these steps:

1� Connect the SR‑24 to a computer with a mini‑B

USB cable�

Note: The SR-24 does not need to be powered on

to transfer files.

2� Open the folder to view files when prompted�

3� There are three folders stored on the SD card� Open

the folder named “logs�”

Note: The folders named “bootloader_files” and

“gps_binary_logs” are not used during normal op-

eration.

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4� Data log files in the “logs” folder are named according to the date and time they were created, for example: sr24_log_

yyyymmdd_HHMMSS�txt�

If data logging is enabled, a new file is created when the SR‑24 is powered on� The log file closes when the SR‑24

is powered off�

5� Open the desired data log file� The data log file should automatically open in Notepad or your default text editor� In the

data log file, the first line is the header and the lines that follow contain the logged data�

Understanding the Data Log File

The first line of the data log file is the file’s header and it contains the SeekTech String Identifier, Header Identifier, Time

(HHMMSS), Date (yyyymmdd), Receiver Name, Serial Number, and Processor Versions�

DateHeader Identifier

Time

SeekTech String Identifier

Receiver Name

Serial Number

Software Versions

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Logged data contains a SeekTech String Identifier or NMEA Identifier Prefix, a Grouping Identifier, a Data Abbreviation,

and the Value of the data measured by the SR‑24� SIG or LCD data string begins with the SeekTech String Identifier, fol‑

lowed by the SeekTech Grouping Identifier, Data Abbreviation, and the Value�

Data Abbreviation, Value

(Refer to Appendix C)

SeekTech String Identifier

SeekTech LCD Grouping Identifier

SeekTech SIG Grouping Identifier

GPS data begins with the NMEA Identifier Prefix followed by the Data Abbreviation, NMEA Data, and NMEA Style Check

Sum�

NMEA Identifier Prefix

Data Abbreviation

NMEA Style Data

NMEA Style Check Sum

The Data Abbreviation indicates the type of data and the value indicates the recorded measurement� If the recorded mea‑

surement is zero, the SR‑24 is measuring a zero for that specific data element�

Data Abbreviation

Value

If specific data elements are disabled, they do not appear in the data log file� Refer to the Disable Data section for instruc‑

tions on how to disable specific data elements�

In the data log file, a User‑Initiated Data snapshot contains the time and date the snapshot was taken� The Time stamp

string is located beneath the header�

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SD Card Information

The SD Card Information screen gives you a report of

the amount of space remaining on the SD card� To view

the SD Card Information screen, follow these steps:

1� Press the Menu Key to open the Main Menu�

2� Use the Down Arrow Key to highlight the SD

Card icon �

3� Press the Select Key to open the SD Card menu�

4� Press the Down Arrow Key to navigate to the

Information icon and press the Select

Key �

Units of Measurement

The SR‑24 can display measured depth in meters (m)

or feet (ft)� To change the measurement units, open the

Main Menu and press the Down Arrow Key to navi‑

gate to the Depth Units icon � Press the Select

Key to toggle between Meter or Feet� Press the Menu

Key to save and exit�

LCD Contrast

To adjust the LCD contrast, open the Main Menu and

press the Down Arrow Key to navigate to the LCD

Contrast icon � Press the Select Key to

open the contrast adjustment screen� Use the Left and

Right Arrow Keys to adjust the contrast� Press the

Menu Key to save and exit�

Custom Frequencies

You can create, store, edit, and delete up to 30 unique,

custom frequencies on your SR‑24� You can create cus‑

tom frequencies ranging from 10Hz to 35kHz, making

the SR‑24 compatible with transmitters made by many

manufacturers�

Create Custom Frequencies

To create a new custom frequency, follow these steps:

1� Press the Menu Key to open the Main Menu�

2� Use the Down Arrow Key to highlight the Custom

Frequency icon �

3� Press the Select Key to open the Custom

Frequency menu�

4� There are three types of frequencies you can create

• Sonde

• Active Line Trace

• Passive Line Trace

5� Highlight the type of frequency you want to create

and press the Select Key �

Note: There are additional preprogrammed fre-

quencies that can be added to the active frequen-

cy list from this menu. Press the Select Key to

toggle the frequencies active and inactive.

6� Press the Select Key again to display the

Frequency Input screen�

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Note: You can tune the SR-24 to a frequency by watch-

ing the Signal Strength in the lower right of the screen

while adjusting the frequency.

7� Use the Left and Right Arrow Keys to move

between digits and use the Up and Down Arrow

Keys to increase and decrease the value of

the digits�

8� Press the Select Key to save the custom fre‑

quency�

Note: A plus sign icon appears between the

check box and the frequency.

9� Press the Menu Key to save and exit�

Note: The custom frequency you created is the se-

lected frequency.

Edit Custom Frequencies

To edit custom frequencies, follow these steps:

1� Open the Custom Frequency menu and highlight

the custom frequency that you want to edit�

Note: Refer to steps 1 through 3 in the Custom

Frequencies section for instructions on how to ac-

cess the Custom Frequencies menu.

2� Press the Frequency Key to open the Frequency

Input screen�

3� Use the Left and Right Arrow Keys to move

between digits and use the Up and Down Arrow

Keys to increase and decrease the value of

the digits�

4� Press the Menu Key to save and exit� The cus‑

tom frequency you edited is the selected frequency�

Note: Alternatively, you can highlight the custom fre-

quency that you would like to edit from the Main Menu.

Once highlighted, press the Frequency Key and the

Frequency Input Screen automatically opens.

Delete Custom Frequencies

To delete custom frequencies, follow these steps:

1� Open the Custom Frequency menu and highlight

the custom frequency that you want to delete�

Note: Refer to steps 1 through 3 in the Custom

Frequencies section for instructions on how to ac-

cess the Custom Frequencies menu.

2� Press the Frequency Key to open the Frequency

Input screen�

3� Change all digits to zero�

4� Press the Select Key to delete the frequency�

5� Press the Menu Key to save and exit�

Note: Alternatively, you can highlight the custom frequen-

cy that you would like to delete from the Main Menu.

Once highlighted, press the Frequency Key and the

Frequency Input Screen automatically opens.

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Commonly Used Frequency List

In addition to creating custom frequencies, you can se‑

lect frequencies commonly used by manufacturers of

other transmitters�

To access the commonly used frequency list, follow

these steps:

1� Access the Frequency Input screen through the

Custom Frequencies menu�

Note: Refer to the Custom Frequencies section for

instructions on how to access the Frequency Input

screen.

2� In the Frequency Input screen, use the Left Arrow

Key to move the cursor to the left side of the

screen�

3� Press the Frequency Key one space past the

far left digit to display the list of commonly used fre‑

quencies�

4� Use the Up and Down Arrow Keys to highlight

the frequency that you want to add to the list of cus‑

tom frequencies�

5� Press the Select Key to enter the frequency into

the blank digit fields�

6� Press the Select Key again to save the frequency

as a custom frequency�

7� Press the Menu Key to exit�

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Settings

To open the Settings menu, press the Menu Key and use the Down Arrow Key to navigate to the Settings icon �

Press the Select Key to open the Settings menu�

Settings

Data Output (SR‑24 only)

Disable SIG Data

Signal Quality

Time Zone

Backlight

Auto‑shutdown

Continuous Data Output

GPS Information

Disable GPS Data

Disable LCD Data

Options

GPS (SR‑24 only)

Information

Customizing Display Elements

Sonde Display Mode

Line Trace Display Mode

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IO Menu

The following section applies to the SR-24 only.

The IO feature sends the SR‑24’s locate data to the in‑

ternal SD card, or to a Bluetooth device if one is avail‑

able, or to both simultaneously�

Note: Refer to the SD Card section for information about

the SD card and how to read the data log file.

Data can be logged continuously (default), or manual‑

ly at specific points during a locate, by enabling User‑

Initiated Data Output�

You can disable an entire category or specific elements

within a category� Refer to Appendix C for descriptions of

the data logging elements�

User-Initiated Data Output

The User‑Initiated Data Output function is disabled by

default� Enable User‑Initiated Data Output to set the

SR‑24 to only output data when you press the Select

Key �

To enable User‑Initiated Data Output, follow these steps:

1� Open the Settings menu and use the Down Arrow

Key to navigate to the IO icon �

2� Press the Select Key to open the Data Output

menu�

3� Highlight the Continuous Data Output icon

in the Data Output menu and press the

Select Key to toggle between disabled (default)

and enabled �

4� Press the Menu Key to save and exit�

To use the User‑Initiated Data Output function during the

locate, do one of the following:

• A short press on the Select Key to output a snap‑

shot of the instant data�

• A long press on the Select Key to output a snap‑

shot of the data averaged�

Note: When performing a long press, the SR-24 outputs

data averaged at the same time the Depth Average re-

port displays.

Data Selection

Use these menus to enable and disable specific compo‑

nents of the data output� Disable all or part of a specific

data element to reduce the amount of data that is logged

and output onto the internal SD card�

All categories of data are output by default� To disable

all or part of a specific data element, follow these steps:

1� Open the Settings menu and use the Down Arrow

Key to highlight the IO icon �

2� Press the Select Key to open the Data Output

menu�

3� Press the Down Arrow Key to navigate to the cat‑

egory of data that you want to disable: SIG, GPS,

or LCD�

• To disable or enable all data elements as a group

press the Select Key to toggle between dis‑

abled and enabled �

• Or, use the Up and Down Arrow Keys to

highlight a specific data element and press the

Select Key to disable and enable the individu‑

al data element by checking and unchecking the

box next to the data abbreviation�

4� Press the Menu Key to save and exit�

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SR-24 GPS

The following section applies to the SR-24 only.

The SR‑24 has an internal GPS receiver that provides

location data to the receiver� The GPS data is stored on

the SD card and can be logged to a Bluetooth device

through a Bluetooth connection�

Note: Refer to the Data Logging section for instructions

on how to export data log files to your computer.

The SR‑24 is compatible with Bluetooth 2�0 devices

including many phones, tablets, and GPS units� Refer

to www�RIDGID�com/SR24 for a list some models that

have been tested to work with the SR‑24�

GPS Accuracy

GPS accuracy is measured in a variety of different

ways, all are statistical in nature� According to the doc‑

umentation supplied by the manufacturer of the inter‑

nal SiRFstarIV GPS module, its nominal accuracy is

“< 2�5 m (65 percent, 24 hour static, ‑130 dBm)�” This

indicates that under ideal conditions, the GPS receiv‑

er is capable of accuracy such that each point collect‑

ed would have a 65 percent chance of being inside a

circle with a 2�5m [8�2ft] radius extending from the true

location� It is able to do this under ideal conditions with

a strong signal (‑ 130dBm) over a 24 hour test, during

which the GPS unit is not moving�

The actual accuracy of a GPS device is highly variable

and based on many factors such as obstacles in the

physical environment, atmospheric conditions, and the

quality of the GPS satellite constellation�

The GPS icon displayed on screen indicates the status

of the position fix� The GPS Status icon indicates that

the GPS is searching for a position solution� When the

SR‑24 GPS finds a position solution, the GPS Estimated

Positional Error icon, for example , appears on the

SR‑24 screen to indicate the SiRFstarIV’s position lock

status and to provide an estimated positional error�

The estimated positional error indicates that a given

solution is within the stated accuracy, approximately 65

percent of the time� In the following example, 65 percent

of the solutions would be within a circle with a 4m [13ft]

radius� For example, the following graphic shows the

SiRFstarIV’s actual position is inside the circle, 65 per‑

cent of the time�

4 m

[13ft]

Estimated Positional Error

Reported Position

×

Using the SR-24 with External GPS Software

The SR‑24 can communicate the SIG, GPS, or LCD

data it collects to external GPS mapping devices and

GIS software� To interpret the SR‑24’s data, the exter‑

nal GPS software and the SR‑24 must be connected

through Bluetooth and the GPS software must be able to

interpret data from a Bluetooth source�

Note: For specifications on external GPS software accu-

racy, consult the external GPS vendor.

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Signal Quality

You can monitor the SR‑24’s internal GPS receiver sig‑

nal quality from the GPS menu� To open the GPS menu,

follow these steps:

1� Open the Settings menu and press the Down Arrow

Key to navigate to the GPS icon �

2� Press the Select Key to open the GPS menu�

3� Press the Down Arrow Key to navigate to the

Signal Quality icon and press the Select

Key to open the Signal Quality screen�

Each bar indicates the signal quality of different satel‑

lites� Higher numbers indicate better signal quality� Signal

quality can be affected by the availability of a clear view

to the signal and by the number of satellites that are cur‑

rently available�

GPS Information

To view the GPS Information screen, follow these steps:

1� Open the Settings menu and press the Down Arrow

Key to navigate to the GPS icon �

2� Press the Select Key to open the GPS menu�

3� Press the Down Arrow Key to navigate to the

Information icon and press the Select

Key �

GPS Firmware

Date of Build

GPS Module

Note: GPS is always on. To disable GPS data from log-

ging to the internal SD card or your Bluetooth device,

refer to the Disable Data section.

Time Zone

Change the time zone setting in the Time Zone screen�

To change the time zone, open the Settings menu and

press the Down Arrow Key to navigate to the Time

Zone icon � Press the Select Key to cycle

through time zones� Press the Menu Key to save and

exit�

Note: Look up your time zone code at 24timezones.com

LCD Backlight

The SR‑24 has a light sensor built into the Keypad that

can automatically adjust the LCD backlight� The default

setting, Auto, is configured to automatically turn on the

backlight for the LCD in low light conditions�

To change the backlight settings, open the Settings

menu and press the Down Arrow Key to navigate to

the Light Bulb icon � Press the Select Key

to toggle between the “On,” “Off,” and “Auto” backlight op‑

tions� Press the Menu Key to save and exit�

Auto-shutdown

By default, the SR‑24 powers off automatically if no

Keys are pressed for over one hour� If you disable Auto‑

shutdown the SR‑24 will stay powered on until the batter‑

ies are fully discharged�

To change the Auto‑shutdown setting, open the Settings

menu and press the Down Arrow Key to navigate to

the Clock icon � Press the Select Key to

toggle between one hour and off � Press the

Menu Key to save and exit�

English – 51

Customizing Display Elements

In Active Line Trace Mode and Sonde Mode you can customize the display elements that appear on screen� A

checked box means the element is enabled and an unchecked box means it is disabled� From the Customizing Display

Elements Screen, press the Select Key to check and uncheck boxes�

Note: Any changes made to Active Line Trace Mode also apply to Passive Line Trace Mode and vice versa.

No Signal

Max Signal Indicators

Signal Angle and Current

Measurement

Signal Focus Control

Guidance Arrows

Proximity Threshold Control

Signal Strength Audio

Tracing Line Distortion

Sensitivity

Center Signal Strength

Signal Strength Display

Distortion Line Display

Note: The settings shown here are the SR-24’s defaults.

Customizable Display Elements

Element

Line Trace

Mode

Sonde

Mode

Race Track, Watermark,

Level Pointer

 

No Signal Icon

 

Center Signal Strength



Proximity Threshold

Control



Tracing Line Distortion

Sensitivity

 

Distortion Line

 

Guidance Arrows



Current Measurement



Signal Angle

 

Signal Strength Audio

 

Signal Strength

 

52 – English

To customize display elements, follow these steps:

1� Open the Settings menu and press the Down Arrow

Key to navigate to the Customizing Display

Elements icon �

2� Press the Select Key to open the Display

Elements menu and highlight the mode you want

to customize the display for: either Sonde Mode

or Line Trace Mode �

3� Press the Select Key to open the customization

screen�

4� Use the Up and Down Arrow Keys to highlight

an option and press the Select Key to check and

uncheck the options� Check the box to enable the

feature and uncheck the box to disable it�

5� Press the Menu Key to save and exit�

Max Signal Indicators

The Race Track, Watermark, and Level Pointer work to‑

gether to dynamically give you points of reference for the

highest signal the SR‑24 detects� The information pro‑

vided by these indicators can find the maximum signal

strength during your locating process�

Level Pointer

Watermark

Race Track

The Race Track is the circular track around the Active

View Area� As you move the receiver, the Level Pointer

moves clockwise around the Race Track as Signal

Strength increases and regresses counterclockwise

when the Signal Strength decreases� When the Signal

Strength begins to decrease, a Watermark is left behind

to represent the highest signal level detected�

In Sonde Mode, the Watermark represents the highest

Signal Strength detected by the receiver� In Line Trace

Modes the Watermark represents the highest Proximity

Number reached�

In many cases when the Watermark appears and the

Level Pointer begins moving counter clockwise, then you

may be moving away from the target line�

English – 53

Proximity Number and Threshold

The Proximity Number is designed to increase as the

SR‑24 gets closer to the target line� In many cases, max‑

imizing the Proximity Number is a more accurate way

of pinpointing the location of the target line than Signal

Strength alone�

Use the Proximity Threshold Control to tell the receiver

to ignore targets with depth measurements outside of a

defined range� By setting a threshold for the maximum

depth you can reduce the amount of spurious display ar‑

tifacts that may distract from the locating process�

If the measured depth of the target line is less than the

proximity threshold, the Proximity Number appears as

zero and the Mapping Display is suppressed� If the mea‑

sured depth is greater than the proximity threshold, the

Proximity Number is displayed and the Mapping Display

is shown�

Proximity Threshold Settings

Depth Control

No threshold, no suppression, and

allows negative depth display� Negative

depth display appears on a black

background in the bottom left corner�

For detections where measured depth

is no greater than 30m [98ft]�

For detections where measured depth

is no greater than 10m [33ft]�

For detections where measured depth

is no greater than 3m [10ft]�

For detections where the measured

depth is greater than 1m [3ft]�

Displays the Signal Strength to screen

center, suppresses the map display,

allows negative depth to display, and

audio signals reflect Signal Strength�

Note: The Greater Than icon only appears when the

receiver detects utility lines that are deeper than the

depth shown.

54 – English

To adjust the Proximity Threshold Control, follow these

steps:

1� Activate the Proximity Threshold Control in the dis‑

play settings�

Note: Refer to the Customizing Display Elements

section for instructions on how to activate the

Proximity Threshold Control.

2� Check the box to the Proximity Threshold Control

setting�

3� Press the Menu Key to save and exit�

4� Press and hold the Up Arrow Key for half a sec‑

ond to set the threshold higher or the Down Arrow

Key to set the threshold lower�

5� Press and hold the Down Arrow Key past the

lowest Proximity Threshold range and the Signal

Strength appears in the center of the screen�

Note: The depth measurement appears on a black back-

ground when the SR-24 is measuring a negative depth

(signal from above the SR-24).

Proximity Threshold Control

When the measured depth is greater than the Proximity

Threshold Control limit set in the menu, the sound is

muted� By default, the Proximity Threshold Control is dis‑

abled� When the Proximity Threshold Control is disabled,

the sound automatically mutes when measured depth is

greater than 30m [99ft]�

Information Options

Serial Number

Factory Reset

Software Version

Calibration Date

Factory Reset Options

The SR‑24 contains two reset options:

• Complete factory reset of the device

• Delete custom frequencies only

To do a factory reset, follow these steps:

1� Press the Menu Key to open the Main Menu�

2� Navigate to the Information icon and press the

Select Key �

3� Press the Select Key to open the Factory Reset

menu�

4� Press the Up and Down Arrow Keys to high‑

light either a complete factory reset or

restore factory frequencies and delete

custom frequencies�

5� Press the Select Key to select your desired reset

option�

English – 55

Maintenance and Support

Cleaning

WARNING

Remove batteries prior to cleaning the SR-24 to re-

duce the risk of electrical shock.

Do not use liquid or abrasive cleaners, solvents, or scrap‑

ing tools to clean the SR‑24� Do not immerse in water or

allow any liquid to enter the unit�

Clean with damp cloth and mild detergent� Only clean

screen with cleaners approved for use on LCD screens�

Accessories

WARNING

The following accessories have been designed for

use with the SR-24. Other accessories may become

hazardous when used with the SR-24. To reduce the

risk of serious injury, only use accessories specif-

ically designed and recommended for use with the

SR-24.

The following accessories have been designed for use

with the SR‑24:

• RIDGID SeekTech Transmitters

• ST‑305

• ST‑510

• ST‑33Q+

• RIDGID SeekTech Inductive Signal Clamp

• Sondes

• FloatSonde

• Battery Sonde

• SeeSnake camera integrated Sonde (Flexmitter)

Transportation and Storage

Store and transport your equipment with the following in

mind:

• Keep in a locked area out of the reach of children

and people unfamiliar with its operation�

• Put in a dry place to reduce risk of electrical shock�

• Store away from heat sources such as radiators,

heat registers, stoves, and other products (including

amplifiers) that produce heat�

• Storage temperature should be ‑20°C to 60°C [‑4°F

to 140°F]�

• Do not expose to heavy shocks or impacts during

transportation�

• Remove the batteries before shipping and before

storing for extended periods of time�

56 – English

Service and Repair

WARNING

Improper service or repair can make the SR-24 un-

safe to operate.

Service and repair of the SR‑24 must be performed by

a RIDGID Independent Authorized Service Center� To

maintain the safety of the tool, make sure a qualified re‑

pair person services your equipment using only identi‑

cal replacement parts� Discontinue using the SR‑24, re‑

move the batteries, and contact service personnel under

any of the following conditions�

• The equipment does not operate normally when op‑

erating instructions are followed�

• The equipment exhibits a distinct change in perfor‑

mance�

• The equipment has been dropped or damaged�

• Liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into

the equipment�

For information on your nearest Ridge Tool Technical

Service Department or any service or repair questions:

• Contact your local RIDGID distributor�

• Go to www�RIDGID�com�

• Email the RIDGID Technical Services Department at

rtctechservices@emerson�com�

• Call 1‑800‑519‑3456 (USA and Canada only)�

Disposal

Parts of the SR‑24 contain valuable materials that can

be recycled� There are companies that specialize in re‑

cycling that may be found locally� Dispose of the com‑

ponents in compliance with all applicable regulations�

Contact your local waste management authority for more

information�

For EC countries: Do not dispose of electrical

equipment with household waste!

According to the European Guideline 2002/96/

EC for Waste Electrical and Electronic

Equipment and its implementation into nation‑

al legislation, electrical equipment that is no longer us‑

able must be collected separately and disposed of in an

environmentally correct manner�

English – 57

Troubleshooting

Problem Probable Fault Solution

SR‑24 locks up during use —

Power off the SR‑24 and then power on� Remove

the batteries if the unit will not turn off� Replace the

batteries if low�

SR‑24 will not pick up signal —

Make sure the mode and frequency are correctly

set� Examine the transmitter connections and make

necessary improvements� Relocate the transmitter,

change the grounding or frequency, modify the

proximity threshold, or change the signal focus

control settings�

While line tracing, lines jump

around the screen in the

mapping display

SR‑24 not receiving the

signal or interference is

present�

Make sure the transmitter is well connected and

grounded� Point the SR‑24 at either lead to ensure

that adequate levels of current are flowing on the

target line�

Use a higher frequency, connect to a different point

on the line, or switch to Inductive Mode�

Determine and eliminate the source of distortion�

Make sure the batteries are fully charged�

While locating a Sonde,

lines jump around the

screen

Sonde batteries may be low

or Sonde may be too far

away�

Make sure the batteries in the Sonde are fully

charged�

Start the Sonde locate with the Sonde located closer

or perform an area search�

Place the antenna close to the Sonde to verify the

signal� Note that Sondes have difficulty emitting

signals through cast iron and ductile iron lines�

Increase the proximity threshold and try lower

settings of signal focus control to improve the focus

on weaker signals�

Distance between the

Sonde and either pole not

equal

Sonde may be tilted or cast

iron to plastic transition�

Refer to the section of locating tilted Sondes�

Unit acts erratic and does

not power off

Batteries may be low� Replace batteries�

Display appears completely

dark or completely light

when on

When the SR‑24 gets too

hot, the LCD will darken�

When it gets too cold, it will

lighten�

Power off the SR‑24 and then power on� Adjust the

LCD contrast�

No sound is audible —

Adjust the sound level� Verify that the Proximity

Number is greater than zero�

The SR‑24 will not power on

Faulty batteries or blown

fuse�

Check the orientation of the batteries and that they

are fully charged� Make sure the battery contacts are

not damaged� Fuse is not user‑replaceable, contact

an Authorized Service Center�

58 – English

Appendices

Appendix A: Glossary of Terms

• Active Frequencies. A frequency with the box

checked on the Main Menu � To cycle through active

frequencies press the Frequency Key �

• Active Line Tracing . A mode of locating using a

line transmitter to induce a chosen frequency onto a

line� The receiver traces the line by detecting the fre‑

quency�

• Active View Area. The area inside the circle in the

center of the display screen� The Tracing Line, Sonde

Pole, and Equator symbols appear in the Active View

Area�

• Bleed Over. Bleed over happens when the frequen‑

cy from the transmitter couples current onto nearby

non‑target lines� The SR‑24 can receive the same fre‑

quency on multiple non‑target lines�

• Clear Signal. When the receiver detects a strong, un‑

distorted current flowing on the target line� A clear sig‑

nal depends on good conductivity, good grounding,

and adequate current through the target line�

• Clipping. When the signal is too strong to be pro‑

cessed all at once by the SR‑24’s signal processor�

When clipping occurs, a warning flashes on the screen�

• Common Bonding. When more than one line is

grounded through the same ground connection�

Common bonding can cause the same active frequen‑

cy to be coupled onto non‑target utilities� �

• Coupling. The transfer of energy between the target

utility and other non‑target utilities�

• Cross Hairs . The symbol that represents the re‑

ceiver’s location relative to the field of the target line�

The cross hairs appear at the center of the Active View

Area�

• Current Measurement (mA). The level of current in

miliamps based on the field strength detected by the

Omnidirectional antennas and the measured depth�

• Distortion. The impact of nearby fields, near‑by con‑

ductors, magnetic flux, or other interference on the

circular electromagnetic field� Distortion is detected

by comparing the information from the Tracing Line,

Proximity Number, Signal Strength, measured depth,

and Signal Angle readings from the upper and lower

antennas�

• Distortion Line. The dashed line that appears in the

Active View Area when the Tracing Line Distortion

Response is disabled� The Distortion Line indicates

the location of the target utility measured by the Upper

Antenna� Use the Distortion Line to visualize distortion

in the detected field�

• Frequency. The number of times per second that an

electromagnetic field forms and collapses� Frequency

is expressed in hertz (Hz) or kilohertz (kHz)�

• Guidance Arrows . The arrows icon in the

Active View Area that indicates where the target line’s

field is balanced�

• Level Pointer. A solid pointer that moves around a cir‑

cular track to indicate the Signal Strength detected�

• Measured Depth. The calculated depth, distance to

the Sonde, or the apparent center of the target line�

Potholing may be required before excavation to deter‑

mine accuracy of the target line’s physical depth�

• Omnidirectional Antenna. Proprietary antenna tech‑

nology capable of simultaneously detecting electro‑

magnetic fields on three axes�

• OmniSeek

®

. A Passive Line Trace Mode that

searches all power and radio frequency bandwidths

simultaneously�

• Passive Line Tracing . A mode of line tracing that

does not require a transmitter to place a current on the

line� The SR‑24 is able to locate by receiving current

through the target line from an external energy source�

• Pole . Represents where the field lines from the

Sonde vertically exit the ground� One of the two ends

of a dipole field�

English – 59

• Proximity Number . A number that reflects how

close the receiver is to the target line when in either

Active Line Trace Mode or Passive Line Trace Mode�

The Proximity Number is calculated based on the sig‑

nal received by the two Omnidirectional antennas� The

Proximity Number increases with signal strength and

also increases with decreasing depth�

• Proximity Threshold. A control which decreases pos‑

sible distortion by constraining the receiver’s locating

range�

• Radio Frequency Broadband . The SR‑24 search‑

es for signal energy within a specific range of frequen‑

cies�

• Signal Angle . The angle of the target line’s field rel‑

ative to the horizontal plane�

• Signal Strength . The strength of the target line’s

field signal as detected by the lower Omnidirectional

antenna in three dimensions�

• Sonde . A self contained transmitter that emits a di‑

pole field and is used to locate a point within an under‑

ground pipe, tunnel, or conduit�

• Target Line. The utility line that your transmitter is

connected to on a locate�

• Tracing Circuit. The complete flow of electrical cur‑

rent from the transmitter through the conductor and

back to the ground� Weak current will cause a weak

signal�

• Tracing Line Distortion Response. When the Tracing

Line appears fuzzy because distortion is present�

60 – English

Appendix B: Main Menu Map

SR-24

Delete Custom Frequencies

Factory Reset

Options

Bluetooth

Search for Devices

Bluetooth Pin

Bluetooth Power

Custom Frequencies

LCD Contrast

Units of Measurement

Sonde

Active Line Trace

Passive Power

Passive Radio + OmniSeek

Settings

Line Trace Display Mode

Sonde Display Mode

Customizing Display Elements

Data Output

Disable SIG Data

Data Logging

Time Zone

Backlight

Auto‑shutdown

Continuous Data Output

GPS

Disable GPS Data

Disable LCD Data

Passive Power Frequencies

Active Line Trace Frequencies

Sonde Frequencies

Passive Radio Frequencies + OmniSeek

Information

Bluetooth Information

SD Card Information

Signal Quality

GPS Information

SD Card

English – 61

Appendix C: Data Logging Abbreviations

Data Logging Abbreviations

Main

Menu

Header

String

Identifier

SeekTech

Grouping

Identifier

Data

Abbreviation

Description

SIG $SEEKT SIG

FREQ The signal frequency (Hz) of the SR‑24�

BMAG

The magnitude of the signal received by the Lower Antenna in

the range of ‑2

15

to 2

15‑1

� Clipping may be occurring when the

magnitude value is unstable�

BAZ

The azimuth angle (degrees) of the signal received by the Lower

Antenna�

BEL

The elevation angle (degrees) of the signal received by the Lower

Antenna�

TMAG

The magnitude of the signal received by the Upper Antenna in

the range of ‑2

15

to 2

15‑1

� Clipping may be occurring when the

magnitude value is unstable�

TAZ

The azimuth angle (degrees) of the signal received by the Upper

Antenna�

TEL

The elevation angle (degrees) of the signal received by the Upper

Antenna�

GRAD The gradient value from ‑32768 to 32767�

DEPCM The depth of the target line in centimeters (cm)�

DEPIN The depth of the target line in inches (in)�

CUR

The Current Measurement in miliamps (mA) detected by the

SR‑24�

62 – English

Data Logging Abbreviations

Main

Menu

Header

String

Identifier

SeekTech

Grouping

Identifier

Data

Abbreviation

Description

LCD $SEEKT LCD

DSIG The magnitude of the signal received by the SR‑24�

PROX

The number representing the nearness of the target line to the

SR‑24�

GRAD The gradient offset in pixels�

FUZ The value determining the fuzziness of the line being displayed�

DEP The depth for the target line in millimeters (mm)�

COA The current (mA) or the angle of the signal received by the SR‑24�

FREQ

The current frequency filter and the type of frequency: narrow

band or broadband�

TRAC

The locating mode (Sonde, Active Line Trace, Passive Power, or

Passive Radio Frequency)�

BAT The level of battery remaining in levels (0‑7)�

LCOR

The line coordinates (x1, y1, x2, y2) in pixels� Sonde pole

coordinates (Sx, Sy)� Each coordinate is separated by a semi‑

colon�

SYS

The different system display states (Attenuator, Clipping, Polar

Angle/Current, Backlight on/off, Feet/Meters, GPS Lock Status, or

Line/Current Suppression based on Depth)�

Bit(s) Description

0 Attenuator State (0=Off, 1=On)

1 ADC Clipping Status (0=Not Clipping, 1=Clipping)

2

Polar Angle or Current Value in COA (0=Polar,

1=Current)

3 Backlight States (0=Off, 1=On)

4 Feet/Meter State (0=Feet, 1=Meter)

5 GPS Lock Status (0=No Lock, 1=Lock)

6

Whether to show Polar Angle or Current (0=Don’t

Show, 1=Show)

7‑ 8

Sonde Zoom Mode (0=No Zoom, 1=Zoom1,

2=Zoom2)

GPSE The estimated GPS position error in meters (m)�

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Data Logging Abbreviations

Main

Menu

Header

String

Identifier

SeekTech

Grouping

Identifier

Data

Abbreviation

Description

GPS $GP None

GGA NMEA: Global Positioning System Fix Data

GLL NMEA: Geographical Position, latitude/longitude

GSV NMEA: GPS Satellites in View

GSA NMEA: GPS DOP and Active Satellites

VTG NMEA: Track Made Good and Ground Speed

ZDA NMEA: Date and Time

Note: For information about NMEA GPS codes, visit www.nmea.org.

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