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Thank you for purchasing the SPY® Model 780 DC Holiday Detector. Operator Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Pipeline Inspection Company and our SPY® brand of Coating Inspection, Unit Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
JeepMeter and Pig Tracking equipment has been serving companies
all over the world since 1953. With the purchase of this high precision Principles of Holiday Detector Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
instrument you can now enjoy access to worldwide service and support
only SPY® and our vast Distributor network can offer. SPY® Model 780 DC Holiday Detector Overview . . . . . . . . . . 8
For more information about SPY® brand equipment please visit our Connecting Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
website at www.spyinspect.com.
Controls and Voltage Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
DC Paddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Field Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
The SPY® Model 780 DC Holiday Detector meets the Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive and the Low Voltage Directive. This product Battery Charging and Storage Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
is a Class A, Group 1 ISM equipment according to CISPR 11. Group 1
ISM product: A product in which there is intentionally generated and/or Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
used conductively coupled radio-frequency energy which is necessary Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
for the internal functioning of the equipment itself. Class A products
are suitable for use in all establishments other than domestic and Maintenance and Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
those directly connected to a low voltage power supply network which
supplies buildings used for domestic purpose. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
is a registered trademark of Pipeline Inspection Company, Electrode Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Houston, Texas 77055, United States.
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
A copy of this Operating Instructions Manual can be downloaded on our
website at www.spyinspect.com. Related Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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 operator safe t y WARNING! DO NOT CUT THE GROUND CABLE TO A SHORTER
LENGTH.
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY PRIOR TO CAUTION! DO NOT TOUCH THE BARE GROUND WIRE WHEN
USING THE EQUIPMENT! THE DETECTOR IS TURNED ON.
WARNING! This is a HIGH VOLTAGE device capable of producing WARNING! DO NOT USE THIS DEVICE WHEN IT IS
an electrical shock if not properly grounded and/or operated in RAINING. If it is raining then there is a safety concern for the
accordance with the instructions and procedures prescribed in this manual! If operator. Pure water is non-conductive, but almost any contaminant will cause
you have a pacemaker or other life critical electronic medical device DO NOT use water to become conductive (dust in the air, salt from an operator’s hands). If this
this device. conductive water covers the wand (black plastic part of the detector where the
Only trained and responsible personnel should operate high voltage equipment. electrode is attached) and the orange case then the operator will become the
Display warning labels prominently prior to and during testing. Portable holiday return path for the high voltage. While this is NOT LETHAL, it does hurt. Also the
detectors are designed to operate and maintain an electric current output well unit may become damaged.
below levels which could cause injury. However, you may experience a mild shock
If it is not raining, but the coating surface is wet, the problem becomes one of
if the test electrode or ground is touched while the equipment is activated. Wear
accurately locating the coating defect (holiday). Again, the water will conduct
rubber or plastic gloves and non-conductive footwear to minimize potential shock.
the electricity and you may get false holiday indications many feet from the
Keep in mind that the shock prevention effectiveness of the rubber or plastic
gloves and footwear is limited to the condition of their protective surface. Make actual holiday(s). In this case it is recommended that you dry the testing area
sure your gloves and footwear are void of tears and holes and are in good condition. prior to inspection.

Use of Portable Holiday Detectors is limited to finding defects in insulating CAUTION! DO NOT USE THIS DEVICE AROUND
materials. Testing should be conducted clear of personnel not involved in the SENSITIVE ELECTRONICS OR RADIO EQUIPMENT.
testing procedure. Personnel operating Portable Holiday Detectors should When in standby the SPY® Model 780 DC Holiday Detector will generate radio
be aware of the safety limitations imposed by their environment at all times. frequency emissions which are within the limit defined by the Electromagnetic
Operator should have an assistant to ensure that unauthorized personnel are Compatibility Directive. Due to its method of operation however, the SPY® Model
kept clear of the testing area. 780 DC Holiday Detector will generate broadband RF emissions when the unit is
generating high voltage or when a spark is produced at the electrode. It is
DANGER! Portable Holiday Detectors create an arc or spark. Use of therefore recommended that the user does not activate the high voltage within
a Portable Holiday Detector in or around combustible or flammable the vicinity of sensitive electronics or radio equipment.
environments can result in an explosion. When operating in any potentially
hazardous area, consult with the plant or site safety officer before proceeding ELECTRODES/ACCESSORIES: It is imperative for the accurate operation of
with a holiday detection test in any potentially hazardous or suspect area. the unit that electrodes (Spring & Brush) and accessory attachments (Spring &
Brush Wands & Ground Cable) be kept clean and free of dirt and debris. Please
DANGER! IF YOU HAVE A PACEMAKER DO NOT USE THIS
DEVICE. clean with a damp cloth before storing them for future use.

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 unit calibration principles of holiday
As the operator of this unit you require accurate, safe, and reliable equipment
to perform coating inspections at the proper output voltage.
de tector operation
Prior to leaving our manufacturing facility Pipeline Inspection Co. certifies that Holiday detectors are devices that are used to detect the presence of
the SPY® Model 780 Holiday Detector has been calibrated and demonstrates the defects in the non-conductive coatings applied to surfaces in order to
output voltage, which appears on the display of the detector within +/- 5% of the minimize ion flow from a conductive substrate. This is accomplished
indicated setting over the range of 1000 - 5000 volts. Since output voltage is by attempting to create an electrical circuit by passing an electrode
regulated, this tolerance is maintained regardless of load. over the non-conductive coating. A sufficient voltage is generated in
Your unit comes with a Factory Calibration Certificate and a Factory the electrode to cause a spark that will jump from the electrode to the
Authorized Calibration Decal applied to the side of the unit both with the substrate if a defect is found. When a defect is found a horn will sound
date your unit was calibrated. and a LED light will turn off.
Our units do not tend to drift but it is recommended that this unit be
Metal objects such as pipelines, reinforcing bar (rebar), storage tanks
calibrated at least once per year or more frequently based on heavy usage.
Recalibration of our equipment should be performed ONLY at a SPY® or structural steel are normally covered with a protective coating to
Authorized Service Center due to the unique calibration process; test prevent corrosion. Holiday detectors are used to inspect these coatings
equipment utilized and properly trained SPY® technicians. for pin holes, scratches or other coating faults. They work by generating
a voltage high enough to jump a gap that is longer than the thickness of
We DO NOT recommend using any other calibration service other than a
SPY® Authorized Service Center; using an outside service with technicians the coating.
not trained to work on SPY® brand equipment could damage the unit and if
The laws of physics determine the required voltage level to jump a given
the enclosure is opened will void the warranty.
distance or gap. Coating type also affects voltage level requirements.
When calibration is needed please return your unit to a SPY® Authorized Environmental Conditions such as humidity, temperature, and other
Service Center or SPY® manufacturing facility located at: environmental factors will also affect voltage required to jump a given
Pipeline Inspection Company distance.
Attention: Calibration
1919 Antoine Drive A holiday detector simply applies a voltage to the outside of the coating.
Houston, Texas 77055 With the pipe connected to ground and with the holiday detector
Please include: Company Name and Contact info. For a complete connected to ground, a hole in the coating will allow a spark to jump
list of Authorized Service Centers please visit our website at or “arc” from the electrode to the pipe to complete the circuit. When a
www.spyinspect.com. If a copy of the Calibration Certificate on file is complete circuit is formed, an audible and visual signal is activated on
needed it may be obtained by emailing a request to [email protected]. the holiday detector.

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de tector overvie w
The Model 780 DC Holiday Detector is a low voltage (1-5kV) detector
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designed specifically for thin film epoxy coatings. The output voltage of 7
this detector is normally D.C. (direct current). However, if light moisture 8
is encountered on the pipe, the detector output starts to fast pulse. Fast 9
pulse enables continued operation whereas with older type thin film 1
detectors the operator either had to wait until the moisture evaporated 6
or the pipe had to be dried.
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The Model 780 DC Holiday Detector incorporates circuitry allowing the 4
detectors to maintain a selected voltage, regardless of different pipe
diameters, coating thickness variations and battery wear (unless the
battery is totally discharged). Keep in mind that the voltage can decrease
slightly depending on ground losses and/or conditions.
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1 Spring or Brush Electrode 8 Control Knob (3 positions:
Off / Voltage Set / On)
2 Electrode Accessory
Connection Point 9 Voltage Set Access Hole
3 Electrode Wand 10 Comfort Grip
4 Wand Release 11 Ground Cable Connection Point
5 Easy Carry Top Handle 12 12V Battery
6 Shoulder Strap Connection 13 Quick Release Battery Button
7 Built In Digital LCD JeepMeter 14 Horn
(Voltage meter) 15 Model & Serial Number

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 OPTIONAL: BRUSH ADAPTER KIT. The Model 780 Kit comes with a
connecting accessories brush adapter kit for use in connecting flat brush /neoprene electrodes, half-circle
electrodes and full-circle electrodes.
CAUTION! DO NOT TOUCH. Make sure the switch is in the OFF position
prior to connecting any accessory. STEP 3. CONNECTING THE GROUND CABLE. The ground cable plugs
into the bottom side of the rear handle. It uses a quarter turn fastener, so insert
the cable as far as possible and rotate it at least a quarter clockwise turn until it
Clip Installation locks into place.
Shoulder Strap
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PROPER GROUNDING. Make sure the ground cable is uncoiled and
Control Knob 1 2 3 extended.
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DIAGRAM 1: Shows the method when the pipe is on wood skids or hanging
Electrode Wand
Caution! - High Voltage
from pipe slings; attach the holiday detector ground cable directly to the
uncoated substrate (pipe cutback) with a clamp and also a grounding rod with a
Cuidado! - Voltaje Alto

grounding cable attached to the pipe cut back to complete the circuit.

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Battery GROUNDING
ROD

DIAGRAM 1
EXTEND GROUND CABLE TO PIPE

TO JEEP PIPE ON SKIDS OR WHEN HANGING FROM PIPE SLINGS USE A GROUND
ROD WITH A GROUNDING CABLE CLAMPED TO THE PIPE CUTBACK WHILE HOLIDAY
STEP 1. CONNECTING THE ELECTRODE WAND. Plug into the “front” DETECTOR GROUND CABLE IS ALSO CONNECTED TO THE PIPE CUT BACK.
of the detector. Push the wand in until it locks in place. It can be released by
pressing the release (located near the front / bottom of the unit) upwards until
the wand pops out. CAUTION! DO NOT TOUCH THE GROUND CABLE WHILE DETECTOR
IS OPERATING.
STEP 2. CONNECTING THE ELECTRODES. Connect the electrode to the
wand. The wand comes with the spring adapter attached to the wand. If it is a
spring or full circle brush electrode attach to the pipe.

CAUTION! DO NOT TOUCH THE ELECTRODE WHILE THE DETECTOR

IS OPERATING.

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 DIAGRAM 2: Shows the method of attaching a grounding cable from a
grounding rod (earth ground) to the pipe cutback (substrate). Next attach the
holiday detector ground cable to the second grounding rod (earth ground) to
controls and
complete the circuit. voltage adjustments
The control knob has three positions: OFF, VOLTAGE SET, and ON. In the
OFF position all power is off, including the high voltage output.
DIAGRAM 2

DETECTOR
GROUND ROD GROUND CABLE

USE A GROUND ROD WITH A GROUNDING CABLE CLAMPED TO THE PIPE

CUTBACK WHILE HOLIDAY DETECTOR GROUND CABLE IS ALSO CONNECTED TO
A SEPARATE GROUNDING ROD

CUSTOM LENGTH GROUND CABLES AVAILABLE FROM SPY®

POWER OFF VOLTAGE SET POWER ON

STEP 4. CONNECTING THE CLIP \ SHOULDER STRAP. First attach the LEFT MIDDLE RIGHT
strap clip to the black handle by placing the tab portion of the strap clip into the
top groove on the back side of the handle that faces the unit display. Then push
up on the bottom of the strap clip in the direction of the opposite side of the black STEP 6. SETTING THE VOLTAGE OUTPUT. Turn the knob
handle until the strap clip snaps into place around the black handle. Next attach clockwise to the middle position (voltage set) this turns on the high
the shoulder strap to the front handle clip and the pin on top of the rear handle. voltage output and activates the internal JeepMeter (voltage meter), the
The front clip can slide to the left or right on the handle to allow hand placement LCD display turns on, the red LED light will blink and the horn tone will
while using the detector. pulse on and off.
Using the SPY® provided flathead screwdriver place the flat screwdriver
STEP 5. BATTERY. The battery will only install one way (from the front side). head through the hole on the bottom side of the knob to change the
It is keyed to prevent insertion in an incorrect fashion. One end of the battery voltage setting, the voltage (shown on display) is in kilovolts (thousands
is flat and the other has a step. The flat end goes towards the rear of the unit. of volts.). Turning the screwdriver clockwise will increase the voltage and
Push the battery on until it snaps in place (the spring will be almost completely counter clockwise will decrease the voltage.
compressed when properly installed). To remove the battery, press the orange
release on the bottom left side of the unit. Newer batteries can be a bit resistant NOTE: Voltage setting can only be viewed in the middle set position. This
when trying to remove the battery because of the newness of the battery and is to prevent confusion during detection of holidays as the voltage will
the tight fit on the slide path; if so give a gentle tap with your palm on the battery drop when the unit discharges to substrate. Static electricity on protective
in the direction of removal. coatings can be picked up and can cause fluctuations in Voltage reading.

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 dc paddle
The Model 780 DC Holiday Detector comes with a DC Paddle to assist in
the location of Holidays (defects in the coating). Due to the low voltage
of the Model 780 DC Holiday Detector the spark that jumps the gap
from the electrode to the substrate when a holiday (defect in the coating)
is found can sometimes be hard to see as opposed to using a higher

PIPELINE INSPECTION CO., LTD.

DISPLAY IN "VOLTAGE SET" ONLY
OFF
DON'T TOUCH ELECTRODE WITH UNIT ON

voltage detector which produces a larger brighter spark. The DC Paddle

VOLTAGE

KILOVOLTS
CHARGE BATTERY AFTER EACH USE

SET
KEEP ELECTRODES FREE OF TAR
DO NOT CUT OR KINK GROUND CABLE

acts as an extension of the spring electrode giving the user a wider path
PIPE SHOULD BE GROUNDED TO EARCH

ON
to test areas the user suspects are producing the holiday but can’t see
Voltage Adjustment Hole
during standard detecting travel speed.
Power ON LED
Immediately after the holiday detector indicates a fault, roll the spring
STEP 7. TURNING ON THE UNIT FOR HOLIDAY DETECTION.
electrode back approximately 2 - 3 inches. Place the edge of the
Turn the unit clockwise to the ON position. In this position the unit is
in the normal running mode with the red LED on steady, the horn tone conductive rubber paddle against the spring and wipe the paddle around
will be steady, and the display will turn off. the entire circumference of the pipe until the detector signal activates
indicating the exact location of the coating flaw.

PIPE

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 field calibration bat tery charging and
instructions storage instructions
Prior to each use of the Model 780 DC Holiday Detector it is important The SPY® battery is a completely sealed, rechargeable 12 volt unit. It
to perform a Field Calibration to verify that the required voltage setting can be used in any position and under most conditions. Batteries are
for the coating thickness will accurately detect defects (holidays) in shipped fully charged however prior to use we recommend you place
the coating. them on the charger to verify that the charge level is full.
ADDING TEST DEFECTS TO THE COATING.
CAUTION! Make sure the switch is in the OFF position prior to
1. Prior to turning on and setting the voltage on the detector manually, removing the battery.
add one pinhole size defect on the coating surface. Make sure the
defect goes down to the substrate (bare metal).
2. Set the voltage on the detector to the minimum voltage based on
the coating thickness 525 x sqrt (mils) and using the spring or brush
electrode travel over the test defects.
3. If you see the spark jump the gap from the electrode to the substrate
in the defect and the horn on the detector changes from a running Caution! - High Voltage
Cuidado! - Voltaje Alto

tone to a loud signal horn and the light on the display turns off then
you have successfully detected defects (holidays) in the coating and
verified the detector operation.
4. If your test does not successfully detect the test defect then increase Quick Release
the voltage by 10% and test again. If the test fails again continue Battery Button Battery
increasing by 10% until the test is successful.

BATTERY REMOVAL. Press the release (orange button) on the base

plate (black part) and push the battery away from the rear handle. Newer
batteries can be a bit resistant when trying to remove the battery because
of the newness of the battery and the tight fit on the slide path; if so give a
gentle tap with your palm on the battery in the direction of removal.

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 WARNING! Do not use any other type of charger. This charger
is specifically designed for this battery. troubleshooting guide
Charger
CHARGING THE BATTERY. Slide the charger onto PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION CORRECTION METHOD
the battery as far as possible. A discharged battery
HOLIDAY Field Calibration Perform a field calibration to compensate
requires 4 - 6 hours to fully charge. DETECTOR for environmental factors (see page 16). Use
WILL NOT NACE equation to set the minimum voltage.
There is no danger of overcharging the battery. After DETECT Travel over known holiday. Turn up voltage
the battery is fully charged, the charger will maintain a HOLIDAYS and repeat until holiday is detected. (Note:
Battery Max voltage is determined by the coating
trickle charge to keep the battery at peak charge. manufacture, typical values for new coating
range from 400 to 1000 volts/mil).
It is recommended that the battery be charged for 4 hours after each
use. After heavy usage charge the battery for 6 hours. Detection Testing Touch electrode/wand directly to bare ground
cable to test that the unit is functioning
properly. A spark will appear and the horn
Do not disconnect the charge power cord while the battery is attached. will sound if switch is in the “ON” position.
BATTERY STORAGE. The battery should be fully charged BEFORE If it does not detect then ensure ground cable
and electrode wand are correctly inserted
storing. Storage at temperatures below 75˚F is recommended. After using steps 4 and 5 above.
six months of storage or storage in extremely high temperatures, the If unit still fails to detect a direct short repair
battery should be recharged to maintain peak efficiency and maximize may be needed, Call Pipeline Inspection
its life span. Company for support.

IMPORTANT! Contacts on the battery, charger and the detector must Minimum Voltage Follow NACE standard SP0490-2007:
Setting Section 3.
be kept clean to assure a good connection!
Check Detector Ground With the detector OFF remove the ground
BATTERY DISPOSAL. The battery pack is a sealed non- Connection cable and fully reinsert it twisting 90 degrees
replaceable lead acid battery, when the battery pack is no until locked. Ensure the opposite end is clean
and well connected to the pipe or earth
longer good it must be recycled. ground.
Check Electrode/Wand With the detector OFF remove the wand and
Connection fully reinsert until it locks into place. Ensure
wand and electrode connection points are clean.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE...

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 troubleshooting guide troubleshooting guide
PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION CORRECTION METHOD PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION CORRECTION METHOD
HOLIDAY Check Ground If pipe is connected to an earth grounding THE BATTERY Check/Replace Battery Use a multimeter to measure the battery
DETECTOR Connections rod and the ground cable from the holiday DOESN’T voltage on the freshly charged battery. The
WILL NOT detector is dragging the ground make sure SEEM TO BE voltage should read 13.0 Volts or higher if
DETECT all connections are clean (free of debris) WORKING it just came off the charger. If it has been
HOLIDAYS and secure. WELL sitting for several hours the voltage can be
as low as 12.3 Volts.
If ground cable from the holiday detector
is directly connected to the pipe cutback If the voltage is lower than 12.0 Volts then
(substrate) make sure all connections are the battery may have a problem and will
clean (free of debris) and secure. probably need to be replaced. Test with a
different charger if possible.
HOLIDAY Charge/Replace Battery The detector will automatically power
DETECTOR down if the battery voltage drops below PIPELINE Field Calibration If the testing documentation on the pipeline
TURNS OFF the required level. Ensure that the battery ENGINEERS, requires a specific voltage then that setting
WHILE IN-USE INSPECTOR must be used. However environmental
has been fully charged before use. conditions such as humidity and temperature
OR OWNER
Use a second battery that is charged and REQUIRE A will affect the required voltage to spark across
see if the detector still turns off. SPECIFIC a specific gap size (holiday). For the holiday
VOLTAGE FOR detector to create a spark or Jeep the voltage
Test Battery Additional testing may need to be TESTING BUT must be high enough to overcome the gap. If
conducted on the battery, see Battery HOLIDAYS ARE the voltage is set too low for the thickness,
Troubleshooting. NOT BEING humidity and temperature then a spark will
DETECTED not occur. It is recommended to perform a
THE DETECTOR Use SPY JM or DCPJM Do not use a regular multimeter as they field calibration every day or periodically as
VOLTAGE will get damaged and are not rated for conditions change. See Field Calibration (above).
NEEDS TO BE over 1,000 Volts. The SPY JM is rated
VERIFIED THE PIPELINE Dry Pipe Holiday detection cannot be done in the rain
for 7,000 Volts DC and 40,000 Volts Peak NEEDS TO BE as it will conduct back to ground and give
(crescent) on pulse. The SPY DCPJM can CHECKED BUT false holidays. Holiday detectors maybe be
measure up to 5,000 Volts DC. PIPE IS WET / used with light moisture on the pipe however
IT IS RAINING it is highly recommended that the pipe be dry
and clean before testing. Proper safety and
safety equipment should be used when
in wet conditions to prevent the user
from being shocked.

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 technical maintenance and repair
specifications If maintained the Model 780 DC Holiday Detector will offer you a lifetime
of dependable operation. Regular care and maintenance of the unit is a
MODEL 780 requirement of good quality management practices.

Voltage Type DC WARNING! This detector does not contain any user-serviceable
Voltage Range (kV) 1-5 kV parts; your warranty will be voided if the SPY® unit is opened by
anyone other than a SPY Authorized Service Center or SPY manufacturing
Voltage Output Accuracy ±5%
facility.
Coating Range (Min-Max) 4-50 mils
In the event the unit fails to operate properly please return your unit to a
Pulse Repetition Rate N/A
SPY Authorized Service Center or SPY manufacturing facility located at:
Operating Temperature –20°F to 148°F
Pipeline Inspection Company
Internal Voltmeter YES – 1-5 kV
Attention: Repair
Display Type LCD 1919 Antoine Drive
Holiday Indicator Type Audible/Visual Houston, Texas 77055

Power Type 12V Rechargeable Battery Please include: Company name, contact information and a short
Quick Release Battery* YES description of the problem with the unit. For a complete list of Authorized
Service Centers please visit our website at spyinspect.com.
Battery charge time Approximately 4 Hours
Unit Weight (w/ battery only) 7.45 lb ELECTRODES AND ACCESSORIES
Springs and Brush electrodes and all attached accessories are prone
Unit Dimensions (w/o battery) 21.5” x 5” x 5.5” (L x W x H)
to wear and tear and will eventually need to be replaced, timing of
Unit Dimensions (w/ battery) 21.5” x 5” x 8” (L x W x H)
replacement will depend on how they are maintained and the coatings
Domestic/International AS 3894.1, ANSI/AWWA C203, ANSI/AWWA that they are used on.
Standards Unit Complies With C214, ASTM D4787, ASTM D5162, NACE
RP0274, NACE SP0188, NACE SP0490, NACE
TM0186, NACE TM0384

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 warrant y Electrode t ypes
Pipeline Inspection Company, hereafter referred to as (SPY®) warrants The Model 780 can be fitted with a wide variety of electrodes that vary in
that SPY®‚ Model 780 Series Holiday Detectors shall, under normal use form, size and material to fit a wide range of coating inspection projects. If
and service, be free from defects in material and workmanship. SPY®‘s we don’t carry it we can custom build an electrode to fit your project needs.
entire warranty obligation shall be limited to, at SPY®’s option, the repair
or replacement free of charge to the buyer of any defective equipment or
parts thereof which prove to be defective in material and workmanship FLAT BRUSH
FULL-CIRCLE
under normal use and service. (BRASS, STEEL
STEEL SPRING
OR NEOPRENE)
Claims for defective parts must be made in writing within twelve (12) 2”- 80” (50-2032 mm)
1”- 72” (25-1829 mm)
months after shipment of the equipment from the works of SPY®. Fast
wearing and consumable parts including, but not limited to, electrodes
and ground cables, are expressly excluded from the warranty. SPY® HALF-CIRCLE INTERNAL
shall have the option to require return of a claimed defective part to BRUSH (BRASS, NEOPRENE
SPY®’s manufacturing facility in the U.S.A., freight prepaid by buyer for STEEL OR 1”- 64” (25-1625 mm)
examination to establish buyer’s claim. NEOPRENE) OR SPONGE
1”- 60”(25-1524 mm) 2”- 28” (50-711 mm)
Except with SPY®’s prior written approval, SPY® shall not be liable (a) for
the cost of repairs, alterations or replacements or any expense connected
therewith made or incurred by the buyer or its designers, or (b) for defects FULL-CIRCLE
resulting from alterations or repairs made by others than SPY®‚ or its BRUSH (BRASS,
30’-100’ INTERNAL
approved representatives. STEEL OR
PULL CABLE
NEOPRENE)
SPY® shall not be liable for damages, including but not limited to direct, 8”- 60” (203-1524 mm)
special, indirect or consequential, resulting from the handling, or use,
whether alone or in combination with other products, or any SPY®
equipment or third party designed or manufactured equipment, including
without limitation, any loss or damage sustained or caused by the operation
and use of the equipment which is improperly operated or its successful
operation is impaired by natural elements after its delivery to the buyer.
The foregoing warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties
whether written, oral or implied (including without limitation, any warranty Please call our office at (713) 681-5837 or email us at
of merchantability or fitness for purpose). [email protected] for more product details or to place an order.

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 accessories related equipment
The Model 780 has a wide variety of accessories to assist you with your
coating inspection project.

SPRING
ADAPTER FOR ELECTRODE FLEX
ELCOMETER WAND
SPRINGS (36” – 72”)
ITEM #13996
SPY® MODEL 785 PORTABLE SPY® MODEL 790 PORTABLE
HOLIDAY DETECTOR 1-15 KV HOLIDAY DETECTOR 5-35 KV
SPRING
ADAPTER FOR
GROUND CABLE
TINKER & RASOR
(50 FT – 600 FT)
SPRINGS
ITEM #13995

ELECTRODE
WANDS
SPY® MODEL JM JEEPMETER SPY® MODEL DCPJM DC POCKET
(36” – 72”)
(VOLTAGE METER) JEEPMETER (VOLTAGE METER

SPRING SUPPORT
PUSHER WAND
(FOR SPRINGS
OVER 60”)

Please call our office at (713) 681-5837 or email us at

[email protected] for more product details or to place an order.

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