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Radiodetection RD8100 Operation Manual

Precision multifunction cable & pipe locator
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  • Page 1 RD8100 ™ Precision Multifunction Cable & Pipe Locator Operation manual 90/RD8100-OPMAN-ENG/03...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    8.4 Transmitter clamps ........31 8.5 Sondes ............32 2.1 About this manual ........4 8.6 Stethoscopes ..........34 2.2 About the RD8100 ........4 8.7 Submersible antenna ........ 34 2.3 Extended warranty ........4 2.4 Manual outline ..........4 Section 9 - Fault-finding ......

  • Page 3: Section 1 - Preface

    There are also some live cables which the RD8100 will not be able to detect in Power mode. The RD8100 does General not indicate whether a signal is from a single cable or The performance of any cable and pipe locator may be from several in close proximity.

  • Page 4: Compliance

    ® Special Bluetooth notice This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian RD8100 locators and transmitters contain a Class 1 ICES-003. Bluetooth device that can emit radio frequency energy during the operation of certain product features. While Avis NMB-003, Classe A: the Bluetooth device is busy, pairing or sending iLOC™...

  • Page 5: Section 2 - Introduction

    RD8100 locator and transmitter system. Before the rest of this manual operating the RD8100 system it is very important that Section 3 provides an overview of the RD8100 system you read this manual, noting all safety warnings and with annotated diagrams of the locator and transmitter procedures.

  • Page 6: Training

    Do not use iLOC or Bluetooth in areas where wireless taken as a result thereof. Radiodetection can neither communication devices are considered hazardous. guarantee the validity of any measuring results nor can Check with local authorities for more information.
  • Page 7 GPS active, seeking satellite lock GPS satellite lock acquired 3 – 5 satellites fixed 6 – 8 satellites fixed 9 – 11 satellites fixed 12 or more satellites fixed Figure 3.1: RD8100 Locator © 2015 Radiodetection Ltd...

  • Page 8: Section 3 - System Overview

    Section 3 - System overview 20 Gain and Log number: Displays the log number 3.1 RD8100 locator momentarily after a survey measurement is saved to memory Locator features 21 Volume icon: Displays the volume level Keypad 22 Current Direction arrows...
  • Page 9 Figure 3.2 Tx Transmitter © 2015 Radiodetection Ltd...

  • Page 10: Tx-1, Tx-5 And Tx-10 Transmitters

    Power key : Switches the unit on and off. 3.3 Using the menu Opens the transmitter menu The RD8100 locator and transmitter menus allow you to Frequency key : Selects frequency. select or change system options. Once entered, the Menu navigation key menu is navigated using the arrow keys.
  • Page 11 Enable or disable StrikeAlert ALERT BATT Set battery type: Alkaline, NiMH or Li-Ion ARROW Select NULL or proportional Guidance (GUIDE) arrows in Peak+ mode COMP Enable or disable display of the Compass feature. Table 3.1 Locator menu options © 2015 Radiodetection Ltd...

  • Page 12: Section 4 - Operation

    Transmitters can also be powered using optional accessory mains or vehicle power adapters. Inserting batteries RD8100 systems are shipped with D cell battery trays. Suitable alkaline or NiMH batteries should be fitted in the battery compartment before your first use.
  • Page 13 (fig 4.11) Close the battery pack, turn the retaining latch and Figure 4.6 Installing a new battery pack replace the accessory tray If using the Li-ion battery pack, plug the lead into the battery connector (fig 4.7). © 2015 Radiodetection Ltd...

  • Page 14: Power On / Off

    To switch the locator or transmitter off, press and hold key until the screen blanks off. NOTE: The locator will automatically power off after 5 Figure 4.11: Line up the battery pack and press into position minutes if no keys are pressed. © 2015 Radiodetection Ltd...

  • Page 15: Keypad Actions & Shortcuts

    4.4 Antenna modes Increase and Rapidly increase and The RD8100 locator supports 5 antenna modes to suit decrease gain. decrease gain steps your particular application or the local environment. in 1dB increments RD8100 automatically To scroll between locate modes, press the key.

  • Page 16: System Setup

    (on the locator) or the key (on Measurement units the transmitter) to enter the LANG menu The RD8100 locator allows you to work in Metric or Scroll through the language options using the Imperial (US customary) units. keys To select your preferred units:...

  • Page 17: Dynamic Overload Protection

    RD8100 locator’s processor. DOP is an integrated feature of all RD8100 WARNING! Muting audio on the locator will disable locators. No action is required by the user. StrikeAlert Audio alarm. NOTE: In cases of high levels of electromagnetic 4.10 Backlight...

  • Page 18: Bluetooth Wireless

    4.12 iLOC™ and SideStep™ For more information, refer to Section 13. iLOC is a standard feature of all RD8100 locators, and lets you control a Bluetooth enabled transmitter (Tx-5B To adjust the power output: or Tx-10B) remotely from your locator.

  • Page 19: Transmitter Eco Mode

    4.17 CALSafe™ Use the until ECO is displayed and press key to enable Eco Mode. Usage logging equipped RD8100 locators can be set to disable them once they are beyond the expected service / calibration date. Select NORM and press the...

  • Page 20: Usage-Logging

    When internal GPS is enabled, it will automatically try to second. “lock” onto a number of satellites as soon as the RD8100 The automatic logging system is always active and unit is turned on.

  • Page 21: Section 5 - Locating Cables And Pipes

    Section 5 - Locating cables and pipes This section introduces the principals and techniques of locating buried cable and pipe utilities with the RD8100 system. For more information on the theory of cable and pipe location, refer to ABC & XYZ of locating buried pipes and cables, which is available to download from www.radiodetection.com...

  • Page 22: Antenna Modes

    5.2 Antenna modes transmitter and locator at least 10m / 30’ – this distance may need to be increased, particularly if depth The RD8100 system supports five antenna modes, measurements are taken. exclusively dedicated to locating cable and pipes, and to suit your particular application or the local environment.
  • Page 23 Broad Peak mode the path of the target cable or pipe. To accurately locate In Broad Peak mode, the RD8100 locator uses a single the center point of the target utility, for example to mark antenna to detect with higher sensitivity over a wider a point or take a survey measurement, use the Peak area than Peak mode.

  • Page 24: Compass

    Start with medium output power from the transmitter, Figure 5.3: Pinpointing with Peak and Null indicators medium frequency on the transmitter and locator, and Peak or Peak+ mode on the locator. Set the locator sensitivity to approximately 50% by pressing the © 2015 Radiodetection Ltd...

  • Page 25: Sweep And Search

    Passive Avoidance mode. © 2015 Radiodetection Ltd...

  • Page 26: Section 6 - Depth And Current Readings

    TruDepth and Compass 6.2 Verifying depth It is important to note that the RD8100 locator will only display depth and current (in applicable modes) when measurements the locator is correctly orientated above the target line, cable or sonde.

  • Page 27: Current Readings

    The locator can be considered accurate if the difference for depth, signal response will be less as the depth between the depth reading on the locator and the increases. distance measured with the tape is less than 10%. © 2015 Radiodetection Ltd...
  • Page 28 Because current measurement is a function of depth, it is only available in the locating modes. It is also available with Current Direction (CD) clamps. Figures 6.4 – 6.6 Taking current readings Figure 6.7: Current readings using transmitter signals © 2015 Radiodetection Ltd...

  • Page 29: Section 7 - Locating Techniques

    Figures 7.1 – 7.4: Nulling utilities & interference from services  Reduce coupling to a parallel line by using a low signal frequency where available © 2015 Radiodetection Ltd...

  • Page 30: Signal & Ground Connection

    The locator display should remain constant if the depth of the line does not change. Figure 7.5: Making double-ended connections © 2015 Radiodetection Ltd...

  • Page 31: Section 8 - Using Accessories

    A cable or pipe is accessible at an inspection hole or appropriate to the accessory. For example, attaching an manhole. A-Frame to the RD8100 locator will automatically switch the locator to fault-find mode and limit the number of NOTE: The standard clamp cannot be used with CD. A...

  • Page 32: Transmitter Clamps

    The target line will carry the strongest signal. The other lines will carry the weaker return signal. If the system comprises only two conductors, they may carry equal signals. Figures 8.5 – 8.6: Connecting transmitter clamps WARNING! Do not clamp around uninsulated live conductors © 2015 Radiodetection Ltd...

  • Page 33: Sondes

    Choosing a suitable sonde Although transmitter and locator clamps look the same, Radiodetection offers a wide range of sonde to suit most applications: From the ¼” / 6 mm diameter S6 33kHz they have different internal windings. To prevent the microsonde which, with a range of 6.6”...
  • Page 34 Checking sonde depth changes. The RD8100 locator will automatically display the depth Propel the sonde three paces along the drain or duct and of a located sonde providing the locator is correctly stop. Place the locator over the supposed position of the oriented and positioned above the sonde.

  • Page 35: Stethoscopes

    The submersible antenna line transmitter signal has been applied. for tracing the line underwater is plugged into the accessory socket of the locator. The locator is used onboard a boat, which should by positioned directly over © 2015 Radiodetection Ltd...
  • Page 36 It is necessary to define a method of recording target line position and depth before starting work in the boat or on the seabed. © 2015 Radiodetection Ltd...

  • Page 37: Section 9 - Fault-Finding

    On the locator: 9.2 Preparation Connect one end of the connection lead to the A- Using RD8100 standard locating techniques locate the frame socket cable or pipe for a short distance and trace and mark its Connect the other end to the locator accessory route.

  • Page 38: How To Find A Fault

    / soil adjacent to the paving. Reduce the distance between placing the A-frame spikes in the ground to allow for the increased distance to the actual fault position. Figure 9.2: Locating faults with the locator and A-frame © 2015 Radiodetection Ltd...

  • Page 39: Section 10 - Current Direction (Cd)

    NOTE: RD8100 PTL locator models specific frequencies line identification are only supported by the Tx-10 transmitter model The RD8100 PDL & PTL locators, and Tx-10 and Tx-10B transmitters feature several CD frequencies to help you Locator determine the direction of current through a target line.

  • Page 40: Cd Reset

    (D) the current flow cannot be When using either of these accessories it is important to determined. At this point the CD arrows on the RD8100 reset the CD at a known point, near the transmitter, locator will flash on and off. In the example shown in the...

  • Page 41: Section 11 - Survey Measurements

    Section 11 - Survey measurements RD8100 locator models are capable of recording up to NOTE: A flashing depth and / or current reading display 10000 survey measurement records to internal memory. means that the measurement is poor and should be When a measurement is taken and saved, the RD8100 taken again.

  • Page 42: Surveycert

    PDA NOTE: SurveyCERT+ is compatible with Bluetooth enabled PDAs running Windows Mobile 6.x operating NOTE: When using SurveyCERT+, the RD8100 locator systems. Bluetooth protocol needs to be set to PPP. See Section 12 -for information on how to set the Bluetooth protocol.

  • Page 43: Section 12 - Bluetooth Wireless Connections

    Section 12 - Bluetooth wireless connections RD8100 locators feature a Bluetooth wireless module, as standard, providing the ability to connect to compatible devices such as iLOC enabled transmitters (Tx-5B or Tx-10B), or handheld devices running a compatible application. 12.3 Pairing to a transmitter NOTE: The RD8100 locator wireless features may be subject to national and or local regulations.

  • Page 44: Pairing To A Pda Or Pc

    RD8100 locator and a PDA. Pairing Scroll up or down to the PROT menu to a PC follows the same steps for the RD8100 locator and similar steps for your PC or laptop. Consult your PC Press the...

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    Although iLOC can successfully function at distances up to 450m (1400ft) in direct line of sight, your PDA (or Corrupt response received from BT006 notebook) and the RD8100 locator must be within 10m transmitter (30ft) to maintain a wireless connection. BT007...

  • Page 46: Section 13 - Iloc

    Section 13 - iLOC™ iLOC is a standard feature of all RD8100 locator models. 13.2 iLOC functions iLOC lets you control a Bluetooth transmitter (Tx-5B or Tx-10B models) remotely using your locator. With iLOC you can adjust the output frequency, power settings and Changing frequencies use SideStep.

  • Page 47: Sidestep

    If the command is sent successfully, an asterisk (*) will appear on the locator next to the frequency and STEP will appear on the transmitter below the frequency Repeat this process to disable SideStep © 2015 Radiodetection Ltd...

  • Page 48: Section 14 - Appendices

    Use good quality Alkaline or NiMH batteries only. feature. In addition to the typical checks for display and power functions, the RD8100 applies test signals to it’s When using an AC adapter, use only Radiodetection locating circuitry during a Self-Test to check accuracy approved adapters.

  • Page 49: Warranty And Extended Warranty

    NOTE: To upgrade your software you need to have RD8100 locators and transmitters are covered by a 1 created an account using RD Manager and have a live year warranty as standard. internet connection. An optional Radiodetection supplied...

  • Page 50: List Of Supported Accessories

    XX= US, UK, EU Live Cable Connector (with Crocodile clips) 10/TX-LCC 2" (50mm) Transmitter Signal Clamp 10/TX-CLAMP-50 4" (100mm) Transmitter Signal Clamp 10/TX-CLAMP-100 5" (130mm) Transmitter Signal Clamp 10/TX-CLAMP-130 8.5” (215mm) Transmitter Signal Clamp 10/TX-CLAMP-215 CD Transmitter Clamp 10/TX-CD-CLAMP © 2015 Radiodetection Ltd...
  • Page 51 S13 Sonde Kit (includes two end caps, two batteries 10/SONDE-S13-33 and case) Pack of ten spare batteries for S13 Sonde 10/SONDE-S13-BATPACK S18A Sonde 33kHz 10/SONDE-S18A-33 S18B Sonde 33kHz 10/SONDE-S18B-33 Bendi sonde with M10 male end cap (512Hz 10/SONDE-BENDI-512 continuous) © 2015 Radiodetection Ltd...
  • Page 52 Li-Ion rechargeable battery mains kit (Includes mains K-XX charger) Replace XX with US, UK, EU or CN 10/TX-MABATPACK- Li-Ion rechargeable battery full kit (Includes mains and LION-K-XX automotive charger) Replace XX with US, UK, EU or CN Li-Ion automotive charger 10/TX-ACHARGER-LION © 2015 Radiodetection Ltd...
  • Page 53 Calibration Certificates, Remote Calibration and PC Software Locator Calibration Certificate, per unit 97/RX-CALCERT (request with initial locator order) eCert™ Calibration Credit 10/RX-ECERT RDManager™ Visit www.radiodetection.com/rdmanager Check product documentation for details Warranty Registration (for free software upgrades) Visit www.radiodetection.com © 2015 Radiodetection Ltd...
  • Page 54 The design of the 4 chevrons has been registered. The Bluetooth word, mark and logos are registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such trademarks by Radiodetection is under license. Due to a policy of continued development, we reserve the right to alter or amend any published specification without notice.

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