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- Page 1 RD7200 ™ Utility cable and pipe locator range User guide 90/UG119-AMERICAS/01...
- Page 3 Preface About this guide CAUTION: This guide provides basic operating instructions for the RD7200 locator and transmitter. It also contains important safety information and guidelines and as such should be read in its entirety before attempting to operate the RD7200 locator and transmitter. This guide is intended as a quick reference guide only.
- Page 4 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. WARNING! The transmitter is capable of outputting potentially lethal voltages. Take care when applying signals to any pipe or cable and be sure to notify other technicians who may be working on the line.
- Page 5 3 Year Extended Warranty RD7200 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 their products within 3 months of purchase. To register your product: Visit https://portal.radiodetection.com to create your portal account* and use the Product page to register your locator or transmitter.
- Page 6 RD7200 locator 16 17...
- Page 7 Locator features Keypad. 25. A-Frame icon. LCD with auto backlight. 26. Frequency / current / menu readout. Haptic (vibration) feedback. 27. Antenna modes icon: Indicates antenna mode selection: Speaker. Peak / Peak+ / Null / Guidance. ™ Battery compartment. 28. Sonde icon: Indicates that a sonde Accessory connector.
- Page 8 Tx-5 and Tx-10 transmitters...
- Page 9 Transmitter features Transmitter screen icons Keypad. 10. Battery level indicator. LCD. 11. Operation mode readout. Removable accessory tray. 12. Standby icon. D-cell battery tray. 13. Output level indicator. Optional Lithium-Ion battery pack. 14. Clamp icon: Indicates when a signal clamp or other accessory is connected. Transmitter keypad 15.
- Page 10 Keypad actions and shortcuts Switch the locator or transmitter on by pressing the key. Once powered up, the keys function as follows: Locator keys K EY ● S H O R T P R E S S ● ■ ■ ■ ● LON G P R E S S Enter the menu.
- Page 11 Before you begin IMPORTANT! This guide is intended to be a quick reference guide. We recommend you read the full operation manual before you attempt to operate the RD7200 locator. First use The RD7200 locators and transmitters can be powered by D-cell alkaline batteries, D-cell NiMH batteries, or by an accessory Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack.
- Page 12 Setting up your system The RD7200 locator and transmitter menus allow you to select or change system options. Once entered, the menu is navigated using the arrow keys. Navigation is consistent on both the transmitter and the locator. When in the menu, most on-screen icons will temporarily disappear and the menu options will appear in the bottom left-hand corner of the display.
- Page 13 Transmitter menu options • VOL: Adjust the speaker volume from 0 (mute) to 3 (loudest). • FREQ: Enable or disable individual frequencies. • BOOST: Boost transmitter output for a specified period of time (in minutes). • LANG: Select menu language. •...
- Page 14 Transmitter Eco Mode When using alkaline batteries, Eco mode can be selected to maximize run time. When Eco mode is selected the transmitter automatically reduces its maximum power output as battery levels run low. Eco mode is switched off by default. To Enable Eco Mode: Press the key to enter the menu.
- Page 15 Locating with Active Frequencies Active frequencies are applied to the target pipe or cable using the transmitter, and provide the most effective way of tracing buried pipes or cables. Generally speaking, it is better to use a low frequency on larger, low impedance utilities, and move to a higher frequency on smaller, high impedance utilities.
- Page 16 Power Filters RD7200 locators allows operators to take advantage of the harmonic signals found on power networks. Once in Power Mode, press the key to switch out of Radiodetection’s sensitive Power Mode and scroll through five individual Power Filters. This enables operators to establish if a single large power signal comes from one source or from the presence of multiple cables.
- Page 17 Using accessories The locator and transmitter are compatible with a wide range of accessories. For detailed information on using any of the accessories below please refer to the RD7200 locator operation manual. Transmitter signal clamps When it is not possible to connect directly onto a pipe or cable, or induction mode is unsuitable, a transmitter signal clamp may be used.
- Page 18 Fault-finding with an A-Frame The RD7200 models have the ability to detect cable or pipe insulation faults accurately using an A-Frame accessory. The Tx-5 and Tx-10 transmitters provide fault finding signals that can be detected by the A-Frame as a result of the signal bleeding to ground through damaged cable sheaths.
- Page 19 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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