Radiodetection RD8100 Quick Start Manual

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RD8100 QUICK START GUIDE

This guide provides the most basic procedures for using the RD8100 Locator. Additional information on

utility locating and equipment operation is found in the User Guide and Operations Manual.

Power Bars

Frequency

Transmitter – Direct Connection

Output

Plug red & black leads into connection socket

on transmitter.

Connect red lead to conductor. Make metal to

metal contact with red lead and target utility.

Not to be used with live electrical wires.

Drive the ground spike into the earth and connect

black lead to ground spike.

It is best to place the ground away from the

connection point at a right angle to the conductor

path.

• Turn on transmitter by pushing

• Set frequency to 33khz, pushing

• Set power to 3 bars by pushing

• Verify output by checking mA reading.

20 mA or more indicates good signal output.

button.

buttons.

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Page 1 RD8100 QUICK START GUIDE This guide provides the most basic procedures for using the RD8100 Locator. Additional information on utility locating and equipment operation is found in the User Guide and Operations Manual. Transmitter – Direct Connection Plug red & black leads into connection socket on transmitter.
Page 2 RD8100 QUICK START GUIDE Transmitter – Induction Inductive locating must be done at least 15 paces from transmitter to avoid air-coupling. Place transmitter on ground over expected path of conductor with handle in line with path of conductor. Power Bars •Turn on transmitter by pushing...
Page 3 RD8100 QUICK START GUIDE Active Locating – Receiver Operation Bar Graph & Signal Strength % Compass • Turn on receiver by pushing button. • Set frequency to 33khz Line Mode, using button. • Set antenna to peak mode using button.
Page 4 RD8100 QUICK START GUIDE Passive Locating – Receiver Operation Bar Graph & Signal Strength Percentage • Turn on receiver by pushing button. • Using button. Set frequency to Power, Radio, CPS or Passiv (Combined Power & Radio) Gain Receiver indicates position of underground conductor by showing highest bar graph and signal strength percentage.