Submersible Antenna - SPX Radiodetection RD7100 User Manual

Fault-finding with an A-Frame
The RD7100PL, PLG, TL and TLG models have the ability to detect cable or pipe
insulation faults accurately using an A-Frame accessory. The Tx-5 and Tx-10 transmitters
provide fault finding signals that can be detected by the A-Frame as a result of the signal
bleeding to ground through damaged cable sheaths.
The Transmitter's multimeter function can be used to measure the impedance of the
connected pipe or cable in order to characterize the fault.
For a detailed guide to fault-finding, please refer to the operation manual.
Plug / Live cable connector
The plug connector is connected to the output of the transmitter and is used to put a
signal onto a line and trace it from a domestic mains plug to the service cable in the
street.
The live cable connector can be used to apply a signal to a live cable. Only suitably
qualified personnel should use this equipment.

Submersible antenna

This antenna is connected to the locator and used to locate pipes and cables underwater
at depths of up to 300 feet / 100 meters.
WARNING: use of the submersible antenna should be by fully licensed and
experienced personnel only, and only after fully reading the operation manual!
RD Manager PC Software
RD Manager is the RD7100 locator system PC companion, and it allows you to manage
and customize your locator. RD Manager is also used to retrieve and analyze survey and
usage data, run an eCert calibration, and to perform software upgrades.
You can use RD Manager to register your products to obtain an extended warranty, setup
your locator by performing a number of maintenance tasks such adjusting date and time,
activating and de-activating active frequencies, or by setting-up functions like CALSafe
or StrikeAlert.
RD Manager is compatible with PCs running Microsoft Windows XP, 7, 8 and 8.1.
To download RD Manager, go to www.radiodetection.com/RDManager.
If you do not have internet access, or wish to receive RD manager on a CD-ROM,
contact your local Radiodetection office or representative.
For more information about RD Manager refer to the RD Manager operation manual.
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Automatic Usage-Logging
RD7100 locator models equipped with GPS offer a powerful data logging system which
records all the instrument's critical parameters (including GPS position, if available) and
warnings in its internal memory every second.
The automatic logging system is always active and cannot be disabled. The locator's
memory is capable of storing over 500 days of usage data, when used for 8 hours per day.
Logs can be retrieved using the RD Manager PC application for usage analysis and
survey validation. Refer to the RD Manager operation manual for further information.
GPS
The RD7100 locator can use an internal GPS module (GPS models only) to be able to
detect and store its latitude, longitude and accurate UTC time alongside its location data.
This positional information is then appended to the automatic usage-logging system.
The presence of GPS data allows for the data to be mapped easily and to export and
save the information directly into GIS systems.
GPS menu settings
There are 5 options in the GPS menu:
• INT: Select this to use the internal GPS if present.
• OFF: Select this to switch off the internal GPS module and save battery.
• SBAS: Set SBAS (Satellite-based augmentation systems) mode to improve GPS
accuracy. When ON the GPS system will take longer to lock.
• RESET: Select YES to reset the internal GPS (GPS models only).
CALSafe
GPS equipped RD7100 locators models are equipped with a system which can be
enabled to force them to shut down once they are beyond the expected service /
calibration date.
When the unit is within 30 days of the service due date the unit will display at startup the
number of days left. The locator will stop functioning on the service due date.
CALSafe is disabled by default. You can enable the CALSafe feature and edit the
CALSafe service / calibration due date using the RD Manager PC software. Refer to the
RD Manager operation manual for further information.
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