Locate; Power Mode; Radio Mode; Active Mode - Radiodetection RD400PDL-2 User Manual

RD400PDL-2/PXL-2 User Guide
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Locate

Switch Receiver On. Options and facilities
available are indicated during display test.
Check Receiver battery indicator shows at least
one bar.
If required, initiate a Self Test.

Power Mode

Some cables radiate power energy signals.

Radio Mode

Some cables or other buried metal utility lines do
not radiate power energy signals but can be
detected by locating re-radiated radio signals.
No transmitter is needed to locate in the Power
and Radio modes.

Active Mode

Apply the transmitter signal and switch on. Select
desired frequency. Refer to 'Tx Use' section.
Select the required transmitter frequency on the
receiver.
Select Peak and Line modes.
Adjust gain so bargraph is approximately mid
scale.
Holding Receiver blade vertical at all times, sweep
area to be excavated with a steady and deliberate
motion.
If necessary adjust gain to keep meter on scale.
Locator Use