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- Page 1 Multifunction precision cable, pipe and RF marker locators User Guide 90/MRX-UG-ENG/01 T E C H N O L O G I E S...
- Page 2 Preface About this guide Multifunction precision cable, pipe CAUTION: This guide provides basic operating instructions for the MRX / MRX G locator and transmitter. It also contains important safety and RF marker locators information and guidelines and as such should be read in its entirety before attempting to operate the MRX or MRX G locator and transmitter.
- 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 MRX(G) locators and transmitters are covered by a 1 year warranty as standard. lines.
- Page 4 MRX (G) locator Locator features Keypad. 27. Power Mode icon. LCD with auto backlight. 28. Accessory connection icon . Haptic (vibration) feedback. 29. CD Mode icon.* Speaker. 30. A-Frame icon. Battery compartment. 31. Frequency / current / menu readout. Accessory connector. 32.
- Page 5 Tx-5 and Tx-10(B) transmitters Transmitter features 15. Clamp icon: Indicates when a Keypad. signal clamp or other accessory is LCD. connected. Removable accessory tray. 16. DC Power connected indicator. D-cell battery tray. 17. Induction mode indicator. Optional Lithium-Ion battery pack. 18.
- Page 6 Keypad actions and shortcuts Before you begin 4. Do the same on the other side. 5. Disconnect the lead and remove pack. Switch the locator or transmitter on by pressing the key. IMPORTANT! Once powered up, the keys function as follows: This guide is intended to be a quick reference guide.
- Page 7 Setting up your system Transmitter battery packs Charging the battery packs 1. Release clips then remove the WARNING! Only use charging accessory tray The MRX(G) locator and transmitter menus allow you to select or change system equipment provided by Radiodetection. options.
- Page 8 Transmitter Eco Mode • COMPA: Enable or disable display of the Compass feature. • VALRT: Enable or disable the vibration feature. When using alkaline batteries, Eco mode can be selected to maximize run time. When • AUDIO: Select High or Low sound levels. Eco mode is selected the transmitter automatically reduces its maximum power output as battery levels run low.
- Page 9 Locating pipes WARNING! Do not clamp around uninsulated live conductors. and cables WARNING! Before applying or removing the clamp around a power cable ensure that the clamp is connected to the transmitter at all times. For more detailed descriptions of using the locator Locating with Passive Frequencies and transmitter, and for detailed locate techniques, refer to the MRX(G) Operation Manual.
- Page 10 Depth, current and compass readouts GPS menu settings There are 4 options in the GPS menu: WARNING! Never use the depth measurement readout as a guide for mechanical or other digging activity. Always follow safe digging guidelines. • INT: Select this to use the internal GPS if present. •...
- Page 11 Bluetooth error codes To disable the Bluetooth: If an error occurs when attempting to perform any Bluetooth command using the locator Press the key to enter the menu. to the transmitter or the locator to a PC or paired device, the LCD will display a code to Scroll to the SMLOG menu using the keys.
- Page 12 iLOC Using iLOC The locator and transmitter need to be paired iLOC lets you control the transmitter remotely using your MRX(G) locator. With iLOC to use iLOC. For optimum performance: you can adjust the output frequency, power settings and use SideStep. iLOC commands •...
- Page 13 Training NOTE: When changing the transmitter frequency using iLOC, the chosen transmitter power setting will be retained. Radiodetection provides training services for most Radiodetection products. Our qualified SideStep instructors will train equipment operators or other personnel at your preferred location or SideStep allows you to change the output frequency on the transmitter.
- Page 14 Software upgrades Remote digital calibration From time to time, Radiodetection may release software upgrades to enhance features eCert remote calibration testing provides fast and convenient calibration testing of and improve performance of the MRX(G) locator or transmitter. Software upgrades are Radiodetection’s locators without the need to return them to a service centre, saving free of charge and provided through the RD Manager Online PC software time and expense for operators.
- Page 15 For a list of the importers of the MRX(G) into Europe, please visit: https://www.radiodetection.com/en/european-importers Copyright © 2025 Radiodetection Ltd. All rights reserved. Radiodetection is a subsidiary of SPX Technologies, Inc. Power Filters, Peak+, eCert, StrikeAlert, SideStep, SideStepAuto, iLOC, Current Direction, RD Manager Online, Radiodetection, are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Radiodetection in the United States and / or other countries.
- Page 16 Follow us on: © 2025 Radiodetection Ltd. All rights reserved. Radiodetection is a subsidiary of SPX Technologies , Inc . Radiodetection is a trademark or registered trademark 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.
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