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SPX Radiodetection RD7100 User Manual

SPX Radiodetection RD7100 User Manual

Universal precision electromagnetic and rf marker locator
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RD7100
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Universal precision electromagnetic
and RF marker locator
User guide
90/UG116INT/01

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  • Page 1 RD7100 ® Universal precision electromagnetic and RF marker locator User guide 90/UG116INT/01...

  • Page 2: About This Guide

    Preface About this guide CAUTION: This guide provides basic operating instructions for the RD7100 locator and transmitter. It also contains important safety information and guidelines and as such should be read in its entirety before attempting to operate the RD7100 locator and transmitter. This guide is intended as a quick reference guide only.

  • Page 3: Windows Applications

    3 Year Extended Warranty WARNING! Batteries can get hot after prolonged use at full output power. Take care while replacing or handling batteries. RD7100 locators and transmitters are covered by a 1 year warranty as standard. WARNING! Only use charging equipment provided by Radiodetection. Customers can extend their warranty period to a total of 3 years by registering The use of alternative chargers may cause a safety hazard and/or reduce their products within 3 months of purchase.
  • Page 4 RD7100 locator Locator features Keypad. 22. Fault-Find arrows (PLM and TLM models only). LCD with auto backlight. 23. Radio Mode icon. Speaker. 24. Power Mode icon. Battery and USB connector (inside the battery compartment) 25. Accessory / Measurement icon. Optional alkaline battery pack. 26.

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

    Tx-1, Tx-5 and Tx-10 transmitters Transmitter features Transmitter screen icons Keypad. 10. Battery level indicator. LCD. 11. Operation mode readout. Removable accessory tray. 12. Standby icon. D-cell battery tray. 13. Output level indicator. Optional Lithium-Ion battery pack. 14. Clamp icon: Indicates when a signal clamp or other accessory is connected.

  • Page 6: Before You Begin

    Keypad actions and shortcuts Before you begin Switch the locator or transmitter on by pressing the key. Once powered up, the keys IMPORTANT! function as follows: This guide is intended to be a quick reference guide. We recommend you read the full operation manual before you attempt to operate the RD7100 locator.
  • Page 7 To navigate menus: Examples of using the menu, selecting options and making changes: Press the key to enter the menu. Use the keys to scroll through the menu options. Locator mains power frequency Press the key to enter the option’s submenu. To select the correct frequency (50 or 60Hz) for your country or region’s power supply: Use the keys to scroll through the submenu options.

  • Page 8: Running A Self-Test

    Locating pipes and cables Locating with Active Frequencies Active frequencies are applied to the target pipe or cable using the transmitter, and For more detailed descriptions of using provide the most effective way of tracing buried pipes or cables. the locator and transmitter, and for Generally speaking, it is better to use a low frequency on larger, low impedance utilities, detailed locate techniques, refer to the and move to a higher frequency on smaller, high impedance utilities.
  • Page 9 Locating with Passive Frequencies Marker types The RD7100 can detect 9 different RF Markers, as shown in the table below. Passive frequency detection takes advantage of signals that are already present on buried metallic conductors. The RD7100 supports up to three types of passive frequencies: Power, Radio and CPS* signals.

  • Page 10: Using Accessories

    Using accessories Fault-finding with an A-Frame The RD7100 PLM and TLM models have the ability to detect cable or pipe insulation The locator and transmitter are compatible with a wide range of accessories. For detailed faults accurately using an A-Frame accessory. The Tx-5 and Tx-10 transmitters provide information on using any of the accessories below please refer to the RD7100 locator fault finding signals that can be detected by the A-Frame as a result of the signal bleeding operation manual.

  • Page 11: Bluetooth Wireless Connections

    Bluetooth wireless connections On the locator: Press the key to enter the menu. RD7100 locators feature a Bluetooth wireless module, as standard, providing the ability Scroll to the BT menu using the keys. to connect to compatible devices such as Android devices, PCs, laptops or handheld Press the key to enter the BT menu.
  • Page 12 RD Manager for Android Bluetooth error codes If an error occurs when attempting to perform any Bluetooth command using the locator RD Manager for Android is the official app from Radiodetection which makes utility to the transmitter or the locator to a paired device, the LCD will display a code to help you mapping easier for surveyors in the field.

  • Page 13: Care And Maintenance

    © 2019 Radiodetection Ltd. All rights reserved. Radiodetection is a subsidiary of SPX Corporation. RD7100, SurveyCERT, Power Filters, eCert, StrikeAlert, SideStepAuto, CALSafe, TruDepth, RD Manager, flexiprobe flexitrax and Radiodetection are either trademarks of Radiodetection in the Ensure the equipment is clean and dry whenever possible.
  • Page 14 Tel: +61 (0) 2 9707 3222 rd.sales.au@spx.com © 2019 Radiodetection Ltd. All rights reserved. Radiodetection is a subsidiary of SPX Corporation. Radiodetection and RD7100 are either trademarks of Radiodetection in the United States and / or other countries. Due to a policy of continued development, we reserve the right to alter or amend any published specification without notice.

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