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- Page 1 RD8200 ™ Multifunction precision cable and pipe locators User Guide Guía del usuario Guide d’utilisation Návod k použití 用 户 指 南 Gebruikershandleiding دليل املستخدم 90/RD8200-UG-INT/01...
- Page 2 Preface About this guide CAUTION: This guide provides basic operating instructions for the RD8200 locator and transmitter. It also contains important safety information and ENGLISH guidelines and as such should be read in its entirety before attempting to operate the RD8200 locator and transmitter. This guide is intended as a quick reference guide only.
- Page 3 3 Year Extended Warranty WARNING! Direct connection to live conductors is POTENTIALLY LETHAL. Direct connections to live conductors should be attempted by fully qualified personnel only using the relevant products that allow connections to energized lines. RD8200 locators and transmitters are covered by a 1 year warranty as standard. Customers can extend their warranty period to a total of 3 years by registering WARNING! The transmitter is capable of outputting potentially lethal voltages.
- Page 4 RD8200 locator Locator features Keypad. 24. Current Direction arrows. LCD with auto backlight. 25. Radio Mode icon. Haptic (vibration) feedback. 26. Power Mode icon. Speaker. 27. Accessory / Measurement icon. Battery compartment. 28. CD Mode icon. Accessory connector. 29. A-Frame icon. Headphone connector.
- Page 5 Tx-5 and Tx-10 transmitters Transmitter features 15. Clamp icon: Indicates when a signal Keypad. clamp or other accessory is connected. LCD. 16. DC Power connected indicator. Removable accessory tray. 17. Induction mode indicator. D-cell battery tray. 18. A-Frame: Indicates when the Optional Lithium-Ion battery pack.
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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 RD8200 locator. -
Page 7: Setting Up Your System
Setting up your system • COMP: Enable or disable display of the Compass feature. • VALRT: Enable or disable the vibration feature. The RD8200 locator and transmitter menus allow you to select or change system options. • AUDIO: Select High or Low sound levels. Once entered, the menu is navigated using the arrow keys. - Page 8 Batteries SideStepauto™ It is important to set the system to match the currently installed battery type to ensure The transmitter can be used to recommend a general-purpose locate frequency for the optimal performance and correct battery level indication. intended locate task by measuring the impedance of the target cable or pipe. To run SideStepauto ™...
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Page 9: Using Accessories
Transmitter Clamp Depth, current and compass readouts An optional signal clamp can be placed around an insulated live wire or pipe up to WARNING! Never use the depth measurement readout as a guide for 8.5" / 215mm in diameter to transfer the transmitter signal to the utility. This method of mechanical or other digging activity. -
Page 10: Bluetooth Wireless Connections
Bluetooth wireless connections Stethoscopes and locator signal clamps Locator clamps can be used to identify a target cable or pipe amongst a number of RD8200 locators feature a Bluetooth wireless module, as standard, providing the ability different cables by checking for the strongest locate signal. When cables are bunched or to connect to compatible devices such as transmitters (Bluetooth models), PCs, laptops tightly packed, a stethoscope antenna can be used in place of a clamp. - Page 11 Taking Survey Measurements To send stored data to a paired device: Stored data can be transferred wirelessly to a compatible device running Radiodetection’s RD8200 locator models are capable of recording measurements at up to 1000 survey RD Map app or another compatible application. points, and optionally sending them to an external device using Bluetooth.
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Page 12: Changing Frequencies
GPS menu settings Starting the pairing process: Press the key on the locator and transmitter. There are 4 options in the GPS menu: 10. The transmitter and the locator will now attempt to pair. • INT: Select this to use the internal GPS if present. •... -
Page 13: Care And Maintenance
CALSafe Adjusting power iLOC lets you adjust the transmitter’s power output remotely; you can also put the RD8200 locators are equipped with a system which can be enabled to force them to shut transmitter into standby mode and then wake it remotely. down once they are beyond the expected service / calibration date. -
Page 14: Software Upgrades
Details of Radiodetection offices and distribution partners can be found at www.radiodetection.com. ©2021 Radiodetection Ltd. All rights reserved. Radiodetection is a subsidiary of SPX Corporation. RD8200, Power Filters, Peak+, eCert, StrikeAlert, Radiodetection products, including this guide, are under continuous development and SideStep, SideStepAuto, CALSafe, iLOC, Current Direction, RD Manager Online, RD Map and Radiodetection are either trademarks of Radiodetection are subject to change without notice. - Page 15 Toll-free: +1 800 267 6013 Tel: +1 (905) 624 8909 sales@sensoft.ca www.sensoft.ca © 2021 Radiodetection Ltd. All rights reserved. Radiodetection is a subsidiary of SPX Corporation. Radiodetection and RD8200 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.