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- Page 1 RD1100 ™ Ground Penetrating Radar for Locating Buried Utilities Operation Manual 90/RD1100-OPMAN-ENG/01...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section 1 - Preface ............................1 1.1 Important notices ..........................1 1.2 Intellectual property ..........................2 Section 2 - Introduction ..........................3 2.1 About this manual ..........................3 2.2 About the RD1100 ..........................3 2.3 Manual outline ............................. 3 2.4 Safety.............................. - Page 3 Preface 7.1 Theory..............................28 7.2 Hyperbolas ............................28 7.3 Calculating Depth ..........................29 7.4 Soil Calibration values ........................29 7.5 Air Waves ............................30 Section 8 - Data Collection.......................... 31 8.1 Acquiring Data ........................... 31 8.2 Back-up Indicator ..........................32 8.3 Flags ..............................
- Page 4 Preface 14.1 Statement of warranty conditions ....................57 Section 15 - Appendix A: Health & Safety Certification ................59 Section 16 - Appendix B: GPR Emissions, Interference and Regulations ..........61 Section 17 - Appendix C: Instrument Interference ..................69 Section 18 - Appendix D: Safety around Explosive Devices ..............
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Page 6: Section 1 - Preface
Preface Section 1 - Preface Before you begin Thank you for your interest in Radiodetection’s RD1100 Ground Penetrating Radar system. Please read this user manual in its entirety before attempting to use the RD1100. Radiodetection products, including this manual, are under continuous development. The information contained within is accurate at time of publication;... -
Page 7: Intellectual Property
The exterior of this product should be cleaned using a damp cloth. 1.2 Intellectual property © 2016 Radiodetection Ltd. All rights reserved. Radiodetection is a subsidiary of SPX Corporation. Radiodetection and RD1100 are registered trademarks of Radiodetection in the United States and/or other countries. -
Page 8: Section 2 - Introduction
2.2 About the RD1100 The Radiodetection RD1100 is a state of the art Ground Penetrating Radar system. Designed specifically for utility locating, RD1100 is an advanced Ground Penetrating Radar for the detection of non-conductive pipes and ducts. -
Page 9: Safety
Introduction Appendix C: Instrument Interference Appendix D: Safety around Explosive Devices Appendix E: Wi-Fi Module Appendix F: Import/Export 2.4 Safety Read this manual in its entirety before attempting to operate the RD1100. Note all safety notices in the preface and throughout this manual Follow your company and national safety procedures and or requirements when operating this equipment in any environment or workplace. -
Page 10: Section 3 - System Overview
System Overview Section 3 - System Overview 3.1 Introduction Congratulations on purchasing the RD1100 Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) system. This system is optimized for locating buried utilities. With a very simple menu and user-friendly interface, you will be finding targets in minutes. Features of the RD1100 include: ... -
Page 11: Section 4 - Assembly
Assembly Section 4 - Assembly 4.1 Out of the box You will find the following components in your RD1100 box. Some of these may already be assembled. Attach the Cart Handle to Cart Base using the Handle Pins. Ensure the Display Unit Tray is facing the operator. - Page 12 Assembly Attach the GPR Sensor to the Cart using the Sensor Support Straps. Ensure the Sensor is oriented the correct way with the connections toward the back of the Cart. Using the Sensor Support Straps, adjust the height of the Sensor so it is 1-2 cm (½ – ¾ inch) above the ground. The best way to get a uniform Sensor height is to place a couple of sheets of thick cardboard, particle board or Styrofoam on a level surface under the sensor before securing the Sensor Support Straps.
- Page 13 Assembly Attach the Display Cable to the back of the Display Unit with the jackscrews then connect the other end of the cable to the Sensor. Ensure the cable is routed as shown below. Attach the Odometer and Battery Cables. The Odometer Cable connects to the closest receptacle on the Sensor.
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Page 14: Fully Assembled
Assembly 4.2 Fully Assembled The fully assembled RD1100 will look like the following. Simply reverse the directions above to disassemble for transport. © Radiodetection 2016 RD1100 Operation Manual... -
Page 15: Section 5 - Getting Started
Getting Started Section 5 - Getting Started 5.1 Powering up 1. When the battery is first plugged in, the LED goes green for 5 seconds then disappears. 2. To start the system, press the red power button on the display unit. The LED on the front panel will light up red. -
Page 16: Shutting Down
Getting Started Figure 5-2: Main Screen for RD1100 5.2 Shutting down To power down, press the red power button on the display unit once. A confirmation message will appear, after which you can press Yes to proceed. If necessary, a hard shutdown can be done by pressing and holding the red power button until the unit shuts down. -
Page 17: Interacting With The Display Unit
Getting Started 5.3 Interacting with the Display Unit Data collection is controlled by the Display Unit. The Display Unit has embedded software to set survey parameters and collect, display and store data. The Display Unit offers touch screen operation, as well as a water-resistant membrane keypad with a number of buttons that can be pressed to perform various tasks. -
Page 18: Swipe Down Menu
Getting Started 5.4 Swipe Down menu Figure 5-4: Swipe-Down menu When the Display Unit is powered on (except during data acquisition), you can “swipe” your finger from the top of the screen towards the bottom, to bring up a drop-down menu (Figure 5-4) with the following items: Date and Time: The current date and time (12 hour clock). - Page 19 Getting Started NOTE: Increasing the screen brightness also increases power consumption, thus reducing battery life. To close the Swipe-Down menu, touch anywhere on the screen below the swipe-down menu. RD1100 Operation Manual © Radiodetection 2016...
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Page 20: Section 6 - Tools & Setup
Tools & Setup Section 6 - Tools & Setup From the main screen, press Tools to enter this sub-menu. Here you can set preferences, adjust system settings, perform system tests and manage files. You will see the screen shown in Figure 6-1: Figure 6-1: Tools menu 6.1 Preferences Selecting the preferences option will take you to the sub-menu shown in Figure 6-2. -
Page 21: Language
Tools & Setup From here you can select the following: Language Pressing Language will cycle between available languages. Units Pressing Units will cycle between US Standard and Metric Units. Volume Scroll bar for adjusting the volume of clicks and beeps heard during operation. This can also be changed by using the Swipe Down menu (Section 5.4) anytime the system is not collecting data. -
Page 22: Date/Time
Tools & Setup Figure 6-3: System Settings From here, the following settings can be changed: Date/Time Set the date and time by pressing this button. WiFi Settings Connecting to a wireless network allows you to send a mini-report to someone by email. In order to send reports to an email address there are 2 main steps required. - Page 23 Tools & Setup Figure 6-4: Configuring Wireless settings and Email address Use the 4-way directional arrows or touch screen to select the network. The color of the Network Name indicates the status: Green = Connected Yellow = Not currently connected, but remembered from before when you previously connected and entered a password.
- Page 24 Tools & Setup o Details – Displays the security settings related to the selected network. o Setup Email – Saves your Gmail account (email and password) to the RD1100, thereby enabling you to email mini reports from the job site. Before selecting this option: 1.
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Page 25: Locale
Tools & Setup On the page that follows, ensure the setting “Allow less secure apps” is set to ON: Locale Pressing Locale allows you to set the country or region that you are operating in. Use the + and – buttons to move alphabetically to the next or previous country or region. Press Apply to accept the change and return, see Figure 6-5. -
Page 26: Gps
Tools & Setup Pressing GPS will toggle between turning the internal GPS on or off; this will be shown on the button and on the screen beside the GPS field. Located beside that, the GPS strength indicator shows how many satellites the GPS is picking up. The meaning of the colour and bars is shown in the table below: Indicator Color # of bars... -
Page 27: System Information
Tools & Setup Figure 6-7: System Test menu System Information System Information is the only option in System Test which is not actually a test. Here information such as the version, serial numbers, temperature and battery power is displayed. (Figure 6-10). ). If a USB key is currently inserted, pressing Export will export a file containing this information. -
Page 28: Keypad Test
Tools & Setup Keypad Test The keypad test ensures that all buttons on the membrane keypad are working. Press Start to begin the test which requires the user to press each button once, within a 20 second timeframe (Figure 6-9). Figure 6-9: Keypad Test Once that is complete, a short LED test will ensue, which checks the proper operation of the LED. -
Page 29: Touch Screen
Tools & Setup Figure 4-10: Audio Test Touch Screen The test checks proper operation of the touch screen (Figure 6-11). It allows you to test the screen (by pressing Test) or perform a quick calibration followed by a test (by pressing Calibrate). -
Page 30: Odometer Calibration
Tools & Setup Figure 6-12: Sensor Test Odometer Calibration This test ensures that the odometer is calibrated properly for distance. Even though the odometer is calibrated in the factory, you must calibrate it periodically to ensure accuracy. This is particularly important as the calibration can change with different surface materials. Choose a set distance from the screen, press Start and then move the system that exact distance, using a measuring tape or other known distance indicator. -
Page 31: Gps
Tools & Setup keypad) or revert back to the previous value (by pressing ‘8’ on the keypad). If the new value is significantly out of range, the test will fail. The odometer calibration value is stored in the Display Unit. If the Display Unit is changed, or swapped out, you will need to run the Odometer Calibration test again. - Page 32 Tools & Setup The basic position and time information is displayed on the screen. On the screen, the Fix Type notes if there are any corrections being applied, such as DGPS. © Radiodetection 2016 RD1100 Operation Manual...
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Page 33: Section 7 - Gpr Concepts
GPR Concepts Section 7 - GPR Concepts 7.1 Theory Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) technology uses radio waves to image objects in the subsurface. GPR systems emit high frequency radio wave pulses and detect the echoes that return from objects within the subsurface. Echoes are produced when the target material is different from the host material (eg. -
Page 34: Calculating Depth
GPR Concepts Hyperbolas are best viewed when subsurface targets are crossed perpendicularly or at a 90 degree angle. The actual position of the object is located at the apex of the hyperbola. Apex of hyperbola is where the object is located 7.3 Calculating Depth Ground penetrating radar records the time it takes a radio wave to travel to a target and back;... -
Page 35: Air Waves
GPR Concepts Material Soil Cal Dry Soil Dry Rock Soil Wet Rock Concrete Pavement Wet Soil Water 7.5 Air Waves Some hyperbolas are caused by air wave reflections from objects above ground, such as posts, fences, overhead wires, and trees. The following image displays how air wave reflections affect data: An important part of understanding the data image is learning to recognize these unwanted "air"... -
Page 36: Section 8 - Data Collection
Data Collection Section 8 - Data Collection GPR data is collected along a straight line, and allows the operator to view it as a cross-section image. The operator can locate a feature and easily back-up and mark the location of that object on the ground. -
Page 37: Back-Up Indicator
Data Collection Position axis Depth axis Figure 8-2: Line Scan acquisition mode, showing collected data and axis labels 8.2 Back-up Indicator Line Scan mode incorporates a back-up feature to enable you to accurately locate targets and mark them on the ground. After acquiring some data on the screen, move the system backwards (Figure 8-3). - Page 38 Data Collection During back-up mode, there will be two indicators: Position Indicator: The red vertical line corresponds to the location at the center of the GPR sensor. As you pull the cart backwards, the Position Indicator moves to mark the current location of the cart in the image and a box appears with the current position, relative to the start of the line, listed as the top number.
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Page 39: Flags
Data Collection 8.3 Flags Flags are often inserted to mark noteworthy surface features, such as poles, sidewalks, changes in terrain etc. These markers may help you correlate subsurface targets with above ground features. Pressing the asterisk button on the keypad will insert a flag at your current position, either during forward data acquisition or when backed-up. - Page 40 Data Collection If the data was collected with a shallower depth, the depth setting can still be increased after the fact, when reviewing the data. In general, it is recommended that you set your displayed depth to 1.5 - 2 times the depth you expect the deepest target to be. ...
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Page 42: Color
Data Collection Color Pressing Color changes the color palette for the GPR Lines. There are 8 different color palette options. The image is automatically re-displayed as the color palette changes. A few sample color palettes are shown in Figure 8-8. Figure 8-8: Changing Color palettes Filter When the filter is ON, flat-lying responses in the data are filtered out so that hyperbolic... -
Page 43: Gain
Data Collection Figure 8-10: Left image shows Filter Off, while the right shows the same data with the Filter On Gain Since the material being scanned absorbs the GPR signal, deeper targets return weaker signals. Gain acts like an audio volume control, amplifying signals and making deeper targets appear stronger in the image. -
Page 44: Soil Cal
Data Collection Figure 8-10: Varying the Gain Soil Cal Soil calibration (also known as velocity) is a parameter used to ensure that measured depths are accurate. The best way to ensure this is by using the hyperbola-fitting method, since it is based on data collected in the area. - Page 45 Data Collection Soil Cal – allows you to use hyperbola-fitting to determine a more accurate Soil Cal. The options are slightly different, depending whether or not you are in backup mode. If the backup indicator is on the screen when you press Soil Cal, then moving the RD1100 back and forth will adjust the vertical position indicator.
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Page 46: Pause Button
Data Collection For either scenario above, once the red hyperbola is properly positioned, you can now use the + and – buttons on the Soil Cal button to widen or tighten the shape. Once the shape is matched (Figure 8-11 and right image of Figure 8-12), you now have the correct Soil Cal and the measured depths will be most accurate. -
Page 47: Saving Images As Screenshots
Data Collection position. In the example in Figure 8-14, the user touched near the hyperbolas, then swept their finger towards the top to create the arrows. Touch any arrow to remove it. Figure 8-14: Drawing arrows on the screen to highlight targets and features Saving images as screenshots Pressing the Camera button will take a screenshot of whatever is on the screen, and save this as a .JPG file. -
Page 48: Section 9 - Screenshots & Mini-Reports
Screenshots & Mini-reports Section 9 - Screenshots & Mini-reports 9.1 Capturing Screens If you would like to save an image of the current screen press the Camera button on the Display Unit. This saves the screen as a Screenshot image (.JPG), which can be viewed in any third- party viewing software. -
Page 49: Screenshot Gallery
Screenshots & Mini-reports Figure 7-2: Message after pressing the Camera button on the Display Unit to capture the screen with WiFi enabled and a connection to a wireless network. The user can enter an email address to send the mini-report to 9.2 Screenshot Gallery The screenshot gallery allows you to manage all screenshots saved on your RD1100. - Page 50 Screenshots & Mini-reports Figure 9-3 – Screenshot Gallery – Tiled View The number of total screenshots is shown in the bottom middle of the screen. If you have more than four screenshots saved, you can view the others by either swiping on the screen (right and left), or using the 4 way directional arrows.
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Page 51: Using The Hotspot On Your Smartphone
Screenshots & Mini-reports 9.3 Using the Hotspot on your SmartPhone If a Wi-Fi signal is unavailable, you may be able to use your Smartphone as a Wi-Fi access point, by creating a Personal Hotspot. If you are experiencing difficulty connecting to a cell phone Personal Hotspot, ensure that the phone is in discovery mode while connecting. - Page 52 Screenshots & Mini-reports Figure 9-5: Example of a Mini-Report © Radiodetection 2016 RD1100 Operation Manual...
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Page 53: Section 10 - Transferring Data To A Pc
Transferring Data to a PC Section 10 - Transferring Data to a PC Screenshot images can be exported to a PC by inserting a USB drive into the USB port (Figure 10-1). USB-memory stick Figure 10-1: Insert a USB memory stick into the USB port on the Display Unit to export data. Once the USB drive is recognized, a message will appear telling you that a drive has been inserted and ask you if you wish to export your data to it (Figure 10-2). - Page 54 Transferring Data to a PC The directory structure on the USB drive can be viewed on your PC, and will look as follows: GPR Data RD1100 o Export01 Screenshots All Screenshots as .JPG files System Info ...
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Page 55: Section 11 - Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Section 11 - Troubleshooting The RD1100 system is designed to minimize user problems; however, all electronic devices are subject to possible failure. The following are troubleshooting hints which can be referred to if your system fails to operate. 11.1 Power Supply The most common problem that can occur while trying to run the system is insufficient power. -
Page 56: System Overheating
Troubleshooting 11.3 System Overheating The RD1100 GPR system is designed to operate to a maximum internal temperature of 70ºC or 158ºF. In situations of high ambient temperatures or long exposure to direct sun, this maximum internal temperature may be exceeded and cause the system to fail. If you suspect that the GPR sensor is overheating, shut it off and give it a chance to cool down in a shady location before trying to run it again. - Page 57 Troubleshooting 3. system_summary.pdf – this is downloaded to your computer during data export (Section 10) RD1100 Operation Manual © Radiodetection 2016...
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Page 58: Section 12 - Care And Maintenance
Care and Maintenance Section 12 - Care and Maintenance 12.1 Battery Care The RD1100 uses a 9-Amp-hour, 12-Volt sealed lead acid battery. It is fused with a 10 Amp fuse to protect it from short circuit damage. The battery unit should run the RD1100 continuously for 6 hours before recharging is necessary. -
Page 59: Skid Pads
Care and Maintenance 3. Cables are designed to be as tough as practical. 4. Careless and/or improper use of cables, such as making them carry loads that they are not designed for, can cause internal damage. 5. Connectors are weak points in any system. With the use of this product in rough, dusty and outdoor environments, users can minimize potential downtime if they care for cables and treat connectors with respect. - Page 60 Care and Maintenance 4. Copy the unzipped folder to the root of the USB key. The resulting folder structure on the USB key should be: dvl apps app1 PACKAGE_NAME.en PACKAGE_NAME.pkg Where PACKAGE_NAME is the name of the item to be installed. 5.
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Page 61: Section 13 - Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Section 13 - Technical Specifications Specifications Values GPR Sensor size 630 x 410 x 230 mm (25 x 16 x 9 in) GPR Sensor weight 5 kg (11 lbs) Display Unit weight 2.83 kg (6.24 lbs) 8.0" high-visibility, sunlight-readable diagonal LCD display with touch screen Display Unit screen Adjustable backlighting... -
Page 62: Section 14 - Warranty
Warranty Section 14 - Warranty Subject to the conditions set out herein, Radiodetection Limited expressly and exclusively provides the following warranty to original end user buyers of Radiodetection products. Radiodetection hereby warrants that its products shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year starting from point of sale to end customer. - Page 63 Warranty Misuse, including: - treatment resulting in physical, cosmetic or surface damage or changes to the product or damage to liquid crystal displays. Failure to install or use the product for its normal purpose or in accordance with Radiodetection instructions on installation or use. iii.
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Page 64: Section 15 - Appendix A: Health & Safety Certification
Appendix A: Health & Safety Certification Section 15 - Appendix A: Health & Safety Certification Radio frequency electromagnetic fields may pose a health hazard when the fields are intense. Normal fields have been studied extensively over the past 30 years with no conclusive epidemiology relating electromagnetic fields to health problems. - Page 65 Appendix A: Health & Safety Certification is 200 to 10,000 times lower than mandated limits. As such, Radiodetection products pose no health and safety risk when operated in the normal manner of intended use.
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Page 66: Section 16 - Appendix B: Gpr Emissions, Interference And Regulations
Appendix B: GPR Emissions, Interference and Regulations Section 16 - Appendix B: GPR Emissions, Interference and Regulations Most governments have regulations on the level of electromagnetic emissions that an electronic apparatus can emit. The objective is to ensure that one apparatus or device does not interfere with any other apparatus or device in such a way as to make the other apparatus non- functional. - Page 67 Appendix B: GPR Emissions, Interference and Regulations WARNING Changes or Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Certification of this equipment has been carried out using approved cables and peripheral devices. The use of non-approved or modified cables and peripheral devices constitutes a Change or Modification outlined in the warning above.
- Page 68 Appendix B: GPR Emissions, Interference and Regulations PART 15_RADIO FREQUENCY DEVICES Subpart F_Ultra-Wideband Operation Sec. 15.525 Coordination requirements. (a) UWB imaging systems require coordination through the FCC before the equipment may be used. The operator shall comply with any constraints on equipment usage resulting from this coordination.
- Page 69 Appendix B: GPR Emissions, Interference and Regulations (e) of this chapter, is followed by the UWB equipment user.[67 FR 34856, May 16, 2002, as amended at 68 FR 19751, Apr. 22, 2003] Effective Date Note: At 68 FR 19751, Apr. 22, 2003, Sec. 15.525 was amended by revising [[Page 925]] paragraphs (b) and (e).
- Page 70 Appendix B: GPR Emissions, Interference and Regulations FCC GROUND PENETRATING RADAR COORDINATION NOTICE NAME: ADDRESS: CONTACT INFORMATION [ CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER AREA OF OPERATION [ COUNTIES STATES OR LARGER AREAS FCC ID: QJQ-NG250 EQUIPMENT NOMENCLATURE: NG250 Send the information to: Frequency Coordination Branch, OET Federal Communications Commission 445 12...
- Page 71 Appendix B: GPR Emissions, Interference and Regulations B-2 ETSI Regulations for the EC (European Community) In the European Community (EC), GPR instruments must conform to ETSI (European Technical Standards Institute) standard EN 302 066-1 v1.2.1. Details on individual country requirements for licensing are coordinated with this standard.
- Page 72 Appendix B: GPR Emissions, Interference and Regulations B-3a Industry Canada Regulations - English Industry Canada published its regulations for ground penetrating radar (GPR) on Mar 29 2009 as part of the RSS-220 titled 'Devices Using Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Technology'. Industry Canada has made a unique exception for GPR by not requiring user licensing. The user does have to comply with the following directives: This Ground Penetrating Radar Device shall be operated only when in contact with or within 1m of the ground.
- Page 73 Appendix B: GPR Emissions, Interference and Regulations B-3b Règlement d'Industrie Canada - Français Industrie Canada a publié des règlements pour les appareils géoradar (GPR) le 29 mars 2009, dans le cadre du RSS-220 intitulé "Dispositifs utilisant la bande ultra-large (UWB)". Industrie Canada a faite une exception unique pour GPR en n'exigeant pas de licence par utilisateur.
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Page 74: Section 17 - Appendix C: Instrument Interference
Appendix C: Instrument Interference Section 17 - Appendix C: Instrument Interference Immunity regulations place the onus on instrument/apparatus/device manufacturers to ensure that extraneous interference will not unduly cause an instrument/apparatus/device to stop functioning or to function in a faulty manner. Based on independent testing house measurements, Radiodetection systems comply with such regulations in Canada, USA, European Community and most other jurisdictions. -
Page 75: Section 18 - Appendix D: Safety Around Explosive Devices
Appendix D: Safety around Explosive Devices Conquest 100 Section 18 - Appendix D: Safety around Explosive Devices Concerns are expressed from time to time on the hazard of GPR products being used near blasting caps and unexploded ordnance (UXO). Experience with blasting caps indicates that the power of Radiodetection’s GPR products is not sufficient to trigger blasting caps. -
Page 76: Section 19 - Appendix E: Wifi Module
Appendix E: WiFi Module Section 19 - Appendix E: WiFi Module FCC Notice: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. - Page 77 Tel: +61 (0) 2 9707 3222 rd.sales.au@spx.com www.radiodetection.com Copyright © 2016 Radiodetection Ltd. All rights reserved. Radiodetection is a subsidiary of SPX Corporation. Radiodetection and RD1100 are 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.