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1DIGICAT 500i/550i, Introduction
Introduction
Symbols The symbols used in this manual have the following meanings:
Type Description
Danger Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
Warning Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use which, if
not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury and/or appreciable
material, financial and environmental damage.
Important paragraphs which must be adhered to in practice as they enable
the product to be used in a technically correct and efficient manner.
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1Safety Directions
1.1 General Introduction
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Description The following directions should enable the person responsible for the product, and the
person who actually uses the equipment, to anticipate and avoid operational hazards.
The person responsible for the product must ensure that all users understand these direc-
tions and adhere to them.
1.2 Intended Use
Permitted use The products are intended to be used for the following applications:
• Detection and localization of underground services: cables and metallic pipes.
• Locator 500i, 550i: Detection and localization of a Sonde Transmitter.
• Locator 500i, 550i: Detection and localization of Conductive Rod accessory.
• Locator 550i: Estimation of the depth of an underground service, a Sonde or Conductive
Rod.
• Locator 500i, 550i with Bluetooth: Data communication with external appliances.
Adverse use • Use of the product without instruction.
• Use outside of the intended limits.
• Disabling safety systems.
• Removal of hazard notices.
• Opening the product using tools, for example screwdriver, unless this is specifically
permitted for certain functions.
• Modification or conversion of the product.
• Use after misappropriation.
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• Use of products with obviously recognizable damages or defects.
• Use with accessories from other manufacturers without the prior explicit approval of
Leica Geosystems.
• Inadequate safeguards at the surveying site, for example when measuring on roads.
Warning Adverse use can lead to injury, malfunction and damage. It is the task of the person respon-
sible for the equipment to inform the user about hazards and how to counteract them. The
product is not to be operated until the user has been instructed on how to work with it.
1.3 Limits of Use
Environment Suitable for use in an atmosphere appropriate for permanent human habitation: not suitable
for use in aggressive or explosive environments.
Danger Local safety authorities and safety experts must be contacted before working in hazardous
areas, or in close proximity to electrical installations or similar situations by the person in
charge of the product.
1.4 Responsibilities
Manufacturer of the
Leica Geosystems AG, CH-9435 Heerbrugg, hereinafter referred to as Leica Geosystems, is
product
responsible for supplying the product, including the user manual and original accessories, in
a completely safe condition.
Manufacturers of non
The manufacturers of non Leica Geosystems accessories for the product are responsible for
Leica Geosystems
developing, implementing and communicating safety concepts for their products, and are
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accessories
also responsible for the effectiveness of those safety concepts in combination with the
Leica Geosystems product.

Person in charge of the
The person in charge of the product has the following duties:
product
• To understand the safety instructions on the product and the instructions in the user
manual.
• To be familiar with local regulations relating to safety and accident prevention.
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• To inform Leica Geosystems immediately if the product and the application becomes
unsafe.
Warning The person responsible for the product must ensure that it is used in accordance with the
instructions. This person is also accountable for the training and the deployment of
personnel who use the product and for the safety of the equipment in use.
1.5 Hazards of Use
Warning The absence of instruction, or the inadequate imparting of instruction, can lead to incorrect
or adverse use, and can give rise to accidents with far-reaching human, material, financial
and environmental consequences.
Precautions:
All users must follow the safety directions given by the manufacturer and the directions of
the person responsible for the product.
Caution Watch out for erroneous measurement results if the product has been dropped or has been
misused, modified, stored for long periods or transported.
Precautions:
Periodically carry out test measurements and perform tests indicated in the user manual,
particularly after the product has been subjected to abnormal use and before and after
important measurements.
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Danger Because of the risk of electrocution, it is very dangerous to use the product in the vicinity
of electrical installations such as power cables or electrical railways.
Precautions:
Keep at a safe distance from electrical installations. If it is essential to work in this environ-
ment, first contact the safety authorities responsible for the electrical installations and
follow their instructions.
Warning During dynamic applications, for example stakeout procedures there is a danger of accidents
occurring if the user does not pay attention to the environmental conditions around, for
example obstacles, excavations or traffic.
Precautions:
The person responsible for the product must make all users fully aware of the existing
dangers.
Caution The absence of a positive indication does not guarantee the non-existence of a service.
Services without a detectable signal may be present.
The Locators can only locate non-metallic services such as plastic pipes, typically used by the
water and gas utilities, with the use of appropriate accessories.
Precautions:
Always excavate with care.
Only with a Locator with depth:
Warning The depth reading might not reflect the real depth if your Locator picks up the signal induced
into the service by the Transmitter. This signal is radiated from the centre of the service.
This is even more important when the signal is produced by a Sonde, lying in a large diameter
conduit!
Precautions:
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Always compensate depth reading for service size.

Danger The Locator may fail to detect electrical services in Power mode if an incorrect power setting
is used.
Precautions:
Before use, verify the Locator is setup to be compatible with mains frequency supply in your
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country. Options are 50 or 60 Hz. Refer to "Appendix B World Frequency Zones"
(User Manual) for more information.
Contact your agency or Leica Geosystems authorised service workshop if your unit is incor-
rectly configured for your region.
Only with Transmitter:
Danger A hazardous signal may be present on the connection plug of the Signal Clamp when clipped
over a live service.
Precautions:
The clamp should be connected to the Transmitter before clamping around a live service.
Danger Connecting the Transmitter’s cable set to a live service can result in receiving an electric
shock.
Precautions:
The Transmitter’s cable set should never be connected directly to an electrical live service.
Danger When using a signal clamp, a hazardous signal may be present on the service causing
personal harm.
Precautions:
Do not use on electrical services which have impaired, or no insulation. If in doubt do not
use.
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Danger When using a Property Connection Set a hazardous signal may be present on the service or
mains outlet causing personal harm.
Precautions:
Do not use on electrical services which have impaired, or no insulation. If in doubt do not
use.
Warning Inadequate securing of the surveying site can lead to dangerous situations, for example in
traffic, on building sites, and at industrial installations.
Precautions:
Always ensure that the survey site is adequately secured. Adhere to the regulations
governing safety and accident prevention and road traffic.
Warning If the product is improperly disposed of, the following can happen:
• If polymer parts are burnt, poisonous gases are produced which may impair health.
• If batteries are damaged or are heated strongly, they can explode and cause poisoning,
burning, corrosion or environmental contamination.
• By disposing of the product irresponsibly you may enable unauthorised persons to use it
in contravention of the regulations, exposing themselves and third parties to the risk of
severe injury and rendering the environment liable to contamination.
• Improper disposal of silicone oil may cause environmental contamination.
Precautions:
The product must not be disposed with household waste. Dispose of the
product appropriately in accordance with the national regulations in force in
your country. Always prevent access to the product by unauthorised personnel.
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Product specific treatment and waste management information can be downloaded from
the Leica Geosystems home page at http://www.leica-geosystems.com/treatment or
received from your Leica Geosystems dealer.

Caution During the transport, shipping or disposal of batteries it is possible for inappropriate
mechanical influences to constitute a fire hazard.
Precautions:
Before shipping the product or disposing of it, discharge the batteries by running the
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product until they are flat.
When transporting or shipping batteries, the person in charge of the product must ensure
that the applicable national and international rules and regulations are observed. Before
transportation or shipping contact your local passenger or freight transport company.
Warning High mechanical stress, high ambient temperatures or immersion into fluids can cause
leackage, fire or explosions of the batteries.
Precautions:
Protect the batteries from mechanical influences and high ambient temperatures. Do not
drop or immerse batteries into fluids.
Warning If battery terminals come in contact with jewellery, keys, metallised paper or other metals,
short circuited battery terminals can overheat and cause injury or fire, for example by storing
or transporting in pockets.
Precautions:
Make sure that the battery terminals do not come into contact with metallic objects.
Warning Only Leica Geosystems authorised service workshops are entitled to repair these products.
1.6 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC
Description The term Electromagnetic Compatibility is taken to mean the capability of the product to
function smoothly in an environment where electromagnetic radiation and electrostatic
discharges are present, and without causing electromagnetic disturbances to other equip-
ment.
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Warning Electromagnetic radiation can cause disturbances in other equipment.
Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in this
respect, Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possibility that other equipment
may be disturbed.
Caution There is a risk that disturbances may be caused in other equipment if the product is used in
conjunction with accessories from other manufacturers, for example field computers,
personal computers, two-way radios, non-standard cables or external batteries.
Precautions:
Use only the equipment and accessories recommended by Leica Geosystems. When
combined with the product, they meet the strict requirements stipulated by the guidelines
and standards. When using computers and two-way radios, pay attention to the information
about electromagnetic compatibility provided by the manufacturer.
Caution Disturbances caused by electromagnetic radiation can result in erroneous measurements.
Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in this
respect, Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possibility that the product may
be disturbed by very intense electromagnetic radiation, for example, near radio Transmit-
ters, two-way radios or diesel generators.
Precautions:
Check the plausibility of results obtained under these conditions.
Warning If the product is operated with connecting cables attached at only one of their two ends,
for example external supply cables, interface cables, the permitted level of electromagnetic
radiation may be exceeded and the correct functioning of other products may be impaired.
Precautions:
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While the product is in use, connecting cables, for example product to external battery,
product to computer, must be connected at both ends.

Only with Transmitter and Sonde:
Warning Electromagnetic fields can cause disturbances in other equipment, in installations, in medical
devices, for example pacemakers or hearing aids and in aircraft. It can also affect humans
and animals.
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Precautions:
Although the product meets in combination with radio or digital cellular phone devices
recommended by Leica Geosystems the strict regulations and standards which are in force
in this respect, Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possibility that other equip-
ment may be disturbed or that humans or animals may be affected.
• Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices in the vicinity of
filling stations or chemical installations, or in other areas where an explosion hazard
exists.
• Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices near to medical
equipment.
• Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices in aircraft.
• Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices for long periods
with it immediately next to your body.
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1.7 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S.
Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a partic-
ular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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Labelling Locator
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Type: Art. No.: S. No.:
Power: 9V + / 200mA max.
Alkaline
6x LR6(AA)
Leica Geosystems AG
CH-9435 Heerbrugg
Made in the UK
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Labelling Transmitter
Power 6V Nom.
Power 6V Nom.
. . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . .
300mA Max.
300mA Max.
. . . . . . . . . .. . . . .
Made in the UK
Made in the UK
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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1DIGICAT 500i/550i, Einführung
Einführung
Symbole Die in dieser Gebrauchsanweisung verwendeten Symbole haben folgende Bedeutung:
Typ Beschreibung
Gefahr Unmittelbare Gebrauchsgefahr, die zwingend schwere Personenschäden
oder den Tod zur Folge hat.
Warnung Gebrauchsgefahr oder sachwidrige Verwendung, die schwere Personen-
schäden oder den Tod bewirken kann.
Vorsicht Gebrauchsgefahr oder sachwidrige Verwendung, die nur geringe Personen-
schäden, aber erhebliche Sach-, Vermögens- oder Umweltschäden
bewirken kann.
Nutzungsinformation, die dem Benutzer hilft, das Produkt technisch richtig
und effizient einzusetzen.
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1 Sicherheitshinweise
1.1 Allgemeine Hinweise
Beschreibung Diese Hinweise sollen Betreiber und Benutzer des Geräts in die Lage versetzen, allfällige
Gebrauchsgefahren rechtzeitig zu erkennen, d.h. möglichst im Voraus zu vermeiden.
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Der Betreiber hat sicherzustellen, dass alle Benutzer diese Hinweise verstehen und befolgen.
1.2 Verwendungszweck
Bestimmungsgemäße
Die bestimmungsgemäße Verwendung der Geräte umfasst folgende Anwendungen:
Verwendung
• Finden und Lokalisieren von unterirdischen Versorgungseinrichtungen: Kabel und metal-
lische Röhren.
• Locator 500i, 550i: Finden und Lokalisieren eines Sonde Senders.
• Locator 500i, 550i: Finden und Lokalisieren des leitfähigen Antennenstabs (Zubehör).
• Locator 550i: Schätzung der Tiefe einer unterirdischen Leitung, einer Sonde oder eines
leitfähigen Antennenstabs.
• Locator 500i, 550i mit Bluetooth: Datenübertragung mit externen Anwendungen.
Sachwidrige Verwen-
• Verwendung des Produkts ohne Instruktion.
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• Verwendung außerhalb der Einsatzgrenzen.
• Unwirksammachen von Sicherheitseinrichtungen.
• Entfernen von Hinweis- oder Warnschildern.
• Öffnen des Produkts mit Werkzeugen, z.B. Schraubenzieher, sofern nicht ausdrücklich für
bestimmte Fälle erlaubt.
• Durchführung von Umbauten oder Veränderungen am Produkt.
• Inbetriebnahme nach Entwendung.
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• Verwendung des Produkts mit offensichtlich erkennbaren Mängeln oder Schäden.
• Verwendung mit Zubehör anderer Hersteller, das nicht ausdrücklich von Leica Geosy-
stems genehmigt ist.
• Ungenügende Absicherung des Messstandortes, z.B.: bei Durchführung von Messungen
an Straßen.
Warnung Möglichkeit einer Verletzung, einer Fehlfunktion und Entstehung von Sachschaden bei sach-
widriger Verwendung. Es ist die Pflicht des Betreibers, den Benutzer über Gebrauchsge-
fahren der Ausrüstung und schützende Vorsichtsmassnahmen zu informieren. Das Gerät
darf erst dann in Betrieb genommen werden, wenn der Benutzer instruiert ist.
1.3 Einsatzgrenzen
Umwelt Einsatz in dauerhaft für Menschen bewohnbarer Umgebung, nicht einsetzbar in aggressiver
oder explosiver Umgebung.
Gefahr Lokale Sicherheitsbehörde und Sicherheitsverantwortliche sind durch den Betreiber zu
kontaktieren, bevor in gefährdeter Umgebung, in der Nähe von elektrischen Anlagen oder
ähnlichen Situationen gearbeitet wird.
1.4 Verantwortungsbereiche
Hersteller des Produkts Leica Geosystems AG, CH-9435 Heerbrugg, nachfolgend Leica Geosystems genannt, ist
verantwortlich für die sicherheitstechnisch einwandfreie Lieferung des Produktes inklusive
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Gebrauchsanweisung und Originalzubehör.
Hersteller von Fremd-
Hersteller von Fremdzubehör für das Produkt sind verantwortlich für die Entwicklung,
zubehör
Umsetzung und Kommunikation von Sicherheitskonzepten für ihre Produkte und das Funk-
tionieren dieser Konzepte in Kombination mit dem Leica Geosystems Produkt.

Betreiber Für den Betreiber gelten folgende Pflichten:
• Er versteht die Schutzinformationen auf dem Produkt und die Instruktionen in der
Gebrauchsanweisung.
• Er kennt die ortsüblichen, betrieblichen Unfallverhütungsvorschriften.
• Er benachrichtigt Leica Geosystems umgehend, wenn am Produkt und der Anwendung
Sicherheitsmängel auftreten.
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Warnung Der Betreiber ist verantwortlich für die bestimmungsgemäße Verwendung der Ausrüstung.
Er ist ebenso verantwortlich für den Einsatz seiner Mitarbeiter, deren Instruktion und die
Betriebssicherheit der Ausrüstung.
1.5 Gebrauchsgefahren
Warnung Fehlende oder unvollständige Instruktion können zu Fehlbedienung oder sachwidriger
Verwendung führen. Dabei können Unfälle mit schweren Personen-, Sach-, Vermögens- und
Umweltschäden entstehen.
Gegenmaßnahmen:
Alle Benutzer haben die Sicherheitshinweise des Herstellers und Anweisungen des Betrei-
bers zu befolgen.
Vorsicht Vorsicht vor fehlerhaften Messergebnissen beim Verwenden eines Produktes, nach einem
Sturz oder anderen unerlaubten Beanspruchungen, Veränderungen des Produktes, längerer
Lagerung oder Transport.
Gegenmaßnahmen:
Führen Sie periodisch Kontrollmessungen und die in der Gebrauchsanweisung angegebenen
Tests durch. Besonders nach übermäßiger Beanspruchung des Produkts und vor und nach
wichtigen Messaufgaben.
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Gefahr Beim Arbeiten in unmittelbarer Umgebung von elektrischen Anlagen, z.B. Freileitungen oder
elektrische Eisenbahnen, besteht die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlages.
Gegenmaßnahmen:
Halten Sie einen ausreichenden Sicherheitsabstand zu elektrischen Anlagen ein. Ist das
Arbeiten in solch einer Umgebung zwingend notwendig, so sind vor der Durchführung dieser
Arbeiten die für diese Anlagen zuständigen Stellen oder Behörden zu benachrichtigen und
deren Anweisungen zu befolgen.
Warnung Bei dynamischen Anwendungen, z.B. bei der Zielabsteckung durch den Messgehilfen, kann
durch Außerachtlassen der Umwelt, z.B. Hindernisse, Verkehr oder Baugruben, ein Unfall
hervorgerufen werden.
Gegenmaßnahmen:
Der Betreiber hat alle Benutzer über diese mögliche Gefahrenquelle zu instruieren.
Vorsicht Das Ausbleiben einer positiven Anzeige ist keine Garantie für das Nichtvorhandensein einer
unterirdischen Versorgungseinrichtung. Es können Leitungen ohne detektierbares Signal
vorhanden sein.
Der Locator kann für nicht-metallische Versorgungsanlagen, wie z.B. Plastikrohre, die
gewöhnlich von Wasser- und Gaswerken verwendet werden, nur mit geeignetem Zubehör
eingesetzt werden.
Gegenmaßnahmen:
Immer mit Vorsicht graben.
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