Care And Maintenance - SPX Radiodetection RD8200 User Manual

Adjusting power
iLOC lets you adjust the transmitter's power output remotely; you can also put the
transmitter into standby mode and then wake it remotely.
1. Transmitter power options are located in the TXOUT menu on the locator.
Press and hold the key to display the TXOUT menu.
2. Press the key to enter the power level menu.
3. Scroll up or down through the power output options using the
• STDBY: Transmitter standby mode, the connection is still active but the output
is disabled – use to prolong battery life.
• LOW: Low power output.
• MED: Medium power output.
• HIGH: High power output.
• BOOST: Temporarily boosts transmitter power output to its maximum level.
4. Once you have selected the mode you want, press the
5. Press and hold the key to select the new setting and exit the menu.
6. Press the key once to send the settings to the transmitter.
NOTE: When changing the transmitter frequency using iLOC, the chosen transmitter
power setting will be retained.
SideStep
SideStep allows you to change the output frequency on the transmitter. SideStep
changes the selected frequency by several Hertz and automatically sets the locator's
locate frequency to match the transmitter's output frequency.
1. On the locator, select the frequency you want by pressing the
frequency is displayed on screen.
2. To step the frequency, press and hold the
3. Press the key to send the SideStep command to the transmitter.
4. If the command is sent successfully, an asterisk (*) will appear on the locator next to
the frequency and STEP will appear on the transmitter below the frequency.
5. To return to the standard locate frequency, press and hold the
asterisk (*) has been removed from the display, press the
command to the transmitter
or keys:
key to confirm.
key until the
key until STEP appears on the LCD.
key. Once the
key to send the
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CALSafe
RD8200 locators 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 Online PC software. Refer
to the RD Manager Online operation manual for further information.
Training
Radiodetection provides training services for most Radiodetection products. Our qualified
instructors will train equipment operators or other personnel at your preferred location or
at Radiodetection headquarters. For more information go to www.radiodetection.com or
contact your local Radiodetection representative.

Care and maintenance

The RD8200 locator and transmitter are robust, durable and weatherproof. However you
can extend your equipment's life by following these care and maintenance guidelines.
General
Store the equipment in a clean and dry environment.
Ensure all terminals and connection sockets are clean, free of debris and corrosion and
are undamaged.
Do not use this equipment when damaged or faulty.
Batteries and power supply
Only use the rechargeable battery packs, chargers and power supplies approved by
Radiodetection.
If not using rechargeable packs, use good quality Alkaline or NiMH batteries only.
Batteries should be disposed of in accordance with your company's work practice, and/
or any relevant laws or guidelines in your country.
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