Passive Frequencies; Active Frequencies - Radiodetection RD7000+ User Manual

Examples of using the menu, selecting options and
making changes
Power / mains frequency (locator only)
1. Press the key momentarily to enter the menu.
2. Press the or
3. Press the
4. Use the or
5. Press the key to accept your selection.
Language
To select your preferred menu language:
1. Press the key momentarily to enter the menu.
2. Press the or keys until LANG is displayed.
3. Press the locator key or transmitter
4. Press the or arrows to select your preferred language.
5. Press the key to accept your selection and return to the main menu.
6. Press the key momentarily to return to the main operation screen.
Depth Measurement Units (locator only)
units of measurement:
1. Press the key momentarily to enter the menu.
2. Press the or keys until UNIT is displayed.
3. Press the key to enter the UNIT submenu.
4. Press the or
5. Press the key to accept your selection and return to the main menu.
6. Press the key momentarily to return to the main operation screen.
Battery
It is important that you set the system to match the currently installed battery type to
ensure optimal performance and correct battery level indication. To set your battery type:
1. Press the key momentarily to enter the menu.
2. Press the or keys until BATT is displayed.
3. Press the locator key or transmitter
key to enter the LANG submenu.
key to enter the BATT submenu.
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4. Press the or keys to select the correct battery type.
5. Press the key to accept your selection and return to the main menu.
6. Press the key momentarily to return to the main operation screen.
Locating pipes and cables

Passive Frequencies

without the aid of the transmitter.

Active Frequencies

are the preferred method of applying a signal to a conductor using the transmitter. The
transmitter can apply a signal using two methods: induction and direct connection.
Induction
they are induced more easily onto conductors.
Direct connection
conductor of the cable you wish to survey. The transmitter will then apply an active
which can be traced for longer distances.
connected to the accessory socket of the transmitter. The red lead is connected to the
pipe or cable and the black lead connected to an earth stake to complete the electrical
circuit.
WARNING! Direct connection to live wires is POTENTIALLY LETHAL.
WARNING! The transmitter is capable of outputting potentially lethal
voltages. Take care when handling the terminals, connection leads and
ground stake, notify other technicians working on the line of the hazard
and guard exposed conductors to prevent accidental contact.
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