They say that knowledge is power. In with the RIDGID Seektech sr-20 cable pipe and song locator,
you'll know more about the signal than with any other receiver. When tracing varied utility lines.
the sr20 signal readings show you the location, direction and depth of locating signals. So you
can acquire them quickly and easily trace their path. When locating duct probes and
remote transmitters like the ones found in Seesnake camera systems. The SR 20s on-screen
map helps you quickly and precisely pinpoint the transmitters position and depth. Part 1 of this
video will show you the basics of setting up and operating the SR 20s features, and show you
how you can use those features to trace varied conductors. Part 2 of this video teaches you how
to locate remote transmitters. The SR 20 operates on 4 si sized batteries, to install the batteries
locate the battery compartment on the bottom of the receiver. And turn the locking knob a quarter
turn to release it. Install the batteries with the correct polarity, as shown on the label inside the
battery holder. You can use either alkaline or rechargeable batteries, but to prevent damage to
the receiver. Never mix rechargeable and standard battery types. When you've loaded the batteries,
slide the holder back into the receiver and turn the locking knob a quarter turn to secure it.
The batteries are installed, so let's power up the receiver and take a look at its interfacing
controls. The power key is located at the bottom right of the keypad, we'll press it and after
a few seconds the operating screen will appear, which means the receiver is ready. For use let's
start with a look at the display. The display has two main regions: the area outside the circle and
the area inside the circle. The area inside the circle is called the active view area and it's
used to display the graphical locating elements and operating menus. Outside the active view area
will find indicator icons and numeric readouts, some of these items will change depending on
whether you're tracing a line or locating a saand, so we'll cover most of these items in
later segments. For now let's look at just two of them, in the upper right portion of the display
you'll find the battery indicator. The icon will be completely filled in when the batteries are new
and will gradually empty as the batteries become discharged. On the left side of the display, you'll
find the operating mode and frequency indicators. The number tells us the receiver is set to 33
kilohertz and the icon tells us that this is an active line tracing frequency for use with a
transmitter. You can select a different operating mode or frequency, by pressing the frequency key.
You can use the key in two ways, a short press cycles you through the frequencies one at a time.
A long press, open the list and you can use the up or down keys to scroll directly to
the frequency you want. When selection you want is highlighted. Press the Select
key in the center of the keypad, to choose the frequency and close the
list. You can customize the frequency list by adding or removing frequencies.
You'll do that in the main menu, which you can open by pressing the Menu key.
The main menu contains a list of frequencies, each one has a box next to it. If the box is
checked, the frequency is enabled. Which means it will appear on the list that pops open when you
press the frequency key. If the box is unchecked, the frequency is disabled and will not appear
in the list. To enable or disable a frequency, use the up or down keys to highlight it and then press
the Select key to check or uncheck its box. If the frequency you need isn't listed here in the main
menu, you can easily add it and your operators manual contains instructions on how to do that.
If we scroll down past the list of frequencies, we'll find some tool settings. The first item
lets us switch the depth measurement between feet and meters. Just press the Select key to switch
back and forth. The next item controls how the LCDs backlight works, it's on automatic right now, which
works well most of the time. You can also turn it on all the time or off all the time, to save your
batteries. Right below the backlight setting is the auto shutdown control, this feature turns the
receiver off automatically if no keys are pressed for one hour. Press the Select key to enable or
disable this feature. The next item down lets us change the displays contrast. Press the Select key
to open the control and then use the frequency and power keys to adjust the screens contrast.
When you're done, press the Select key to close the control.
The final three items let you add or remove display features. Add or remove frequencies
from the main menu and programming custom frequencies for use with other manufacturers
equipment and reset the receiver to its factory default settings. Refer to your operators manual
for details on these menu items and how to use them. To exit the main menu, press the Menu key.
There's one more key we want to look at here, and that's the volume control key. The volume
control key lets you adjust the sound level coming out of the speaker. Press the key to
open sound menu and then use the up or down keys to change the sound level. The menu will
close on its own after a few seconds or you can press the Select key to close it immediately.