Underground Magnetics Mag 8e Manual

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There are two main methods of locating a transmitter.Three Point LocatingSingle Point LocatingThree Point Locating is the industry standard method forlocating. It locates the transmitter by pinpointing threespecific locations along the transmitter’s magnetic field.The front locate point (FLP) ahead of the transmitter, therear locate point (RLP) behind the transmitter and thelocate line (LL) above the transmitter.For the most accurate location and depth of thetransmitter, both the FLP and the RLP should be locatedbefore locating the LL. The front and rear locate points,when lined up,indicate the exactdirection of thetransmitter. If thetransmitter is level,the locate line willbe located directlyin-between the twopoints.Side viewPage 46Page 44