Upgrading Software - SPX Radiodetection RD7000+ Operation Manual

To validate your RD7000+, you must first carry out the
following:
• Register your RD7000+ locator at:
www.radiodetection.com/extendedwarranty.
See section 9.4 for more details.
• Purchase an eCAL
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www.radiodetection.com/ecal or alternatively
contact your local Radiodetection representative.
• Download Centros Manager at:
www.radiodetection.com/centrosmanager.
See page 13 for details.
9.3.1 Using eCAL
RD7000+
1. Connect the RD7000+ via the USB connector inside
the battery compartment to a suitable USB port on a
PC or laptop.
2. Switch on the RD7000+ (no segments will be lit but
the backlight will be on).
3. Open Centros Manager and click on Locator eCAL
Validation.
4. Copy the eCAL key (received in your confirmation
™
email when purchasing the eCAL
Validation Key icon and paste the eCAL
5. Click on Run eCAL
™
automatically open informing you of progress.
6. In less than 3 minutes the eCAL
be displayed. To view or print the certificate, locate
the serial number of the RD7000+ within the Unit
Manager window and expand the contents. Expand
Calibration History and double click on the latest date
to display the certificate of validation.
9.3.2 Using eCAL
original factory calibration certificate
The original factory calibration results for the RD7000+
locator can be retrieved from the unit. Each time the
RD7000+ is calibrated either at Radiodetection or an
approved Radiodetection service centre, the calibration
results are stored within the locator. To retrieve the results
and print a certificate, carry out the following process:
NOTE: You do not need to purchase an eCAL
validation key to retrieve the original factory calibration
certificate.
key at:
to validate the
™
key), click on Load
™
key.
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Validation. A message box will
Validation Status will
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to retrieve the
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1. Register your RD7000+ locator by going to:
www.radiodetection.com/extendedwarranty.
See section 9.1 for more details.
2. Download Centros Manager by going to:
www.radiodetection.com/centrosmanager.
See section 9.2 for details.
3. Connect the RD7000+ via the USB connector inside
the battery compartment to a suitable USB port on a
PC or laptop.
4. Switch on the RD7000+ (no segments will be lit but
the backlight will be on).
5. Open Centros Manager and click on Locator eCAL
Validation.
6. Click on Get Original Calibration Data and a message
box will automatically pop up displaying the progress.
7. In less than 3 minutes the original calibration
certificate will be available to view or print. Locate
the serial number of the RD7000+ within the Unit
Manager window and expand the contents. Expand
Calibration History and click on each date.
When you click on each date, the type of certificate,
whether an eCAL validation or original factory calibration,
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together with date and serial number will be displayed. By
clicking on this window, the certificate will be displayed
and you can choose to print this certificate.

9.4 Upgrading software

From time to time, Radiodetection will release software
upgrades to enhance features and improve performance.
You can upgrade your RD7000+'s software by using
Centros Manager and your desktop or notebook
™
computer. Centros Manager is available from:
™
www.radiodetection.com.
NOTE: You must first register for an extended 3-year
warranty before you can upgrade your RD7000+
locator. Registration is free.
For more information please visit www.radiodetection.com
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