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The practical half · printed page 17

The Signal Clamp

Applying a signal without opening anything, and the two conditions that decide whether it works.

Signal Clamp Operation

Printed page 17

For the Genny to transmit a signal onto a cable using the signal clamp, the clamp must be placed completely around the cable and the jaws closed.

Minimum distance between the signal clamp and CAT varies but as a general rule, try to maintain a minimum of 3 metres separation.

CAT4 locator, upright product view.
Fig 01CAT4 locator, upright product view.
Signal clamp closed around a cable in a joint hole.
Fig 02Signal clamp closed around a cable in a joint hole.
Illustration: transmitter and clamp applying signal to a duct under a slab, sonde inside, locator above ground.
Fig 03Illustration: transmitter and clamp applying signal to a duct under a slab, sonde inside, locator above ground.
Genny below an external cabinet with the signal clamp around the rising cable.
Fig 04Genny below an external cabinet with the signal clamp around the rising cable.
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