Add Indication Information

  1. Tap View > Test Point Info when an indication is found during the survey.

  2. Double-tap Indication to display an indication sizing window.

  3. Enter information about the indication in the following fields of the Summary tab:

    1. ID: Enter an identification number for the indication.

    2. Type: Tap the drop-arrow in the Type field and select the type of indication. Options include Unknown, Cathodic/Anodic, Anodic/Cathodic, Anodic/Anodic, and Cathodic/Cathodic.

    3. Signal Strength: Enter the signal strength of the indication. DCVG automatically calculates and enters values in the Total IR and % IR fields.

      Signal strength is the pipe-to-soil On reading minus the pipe-to-soil Off reading (P/S On – P/S Off).

  4. Tap the IRGradient tab and complete the following steps:

    1. Take readings at the indication site until you reach remote earth. Press the data cane button to capture readings in DCVG, or press Enter on the Allegro QX keypad. DCVG automatically calculates Total IR.

      When GPS is available, tap the GPS Loc button to record the current GPS location. The GPS Loc button is disabled and unavailable for use when GPS is unavailable.

    2. Tap OK to return to the survey file.