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Radiodetection RD8100 Operation Manual
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Rd8100 ™ precision multifunction cable & pipe locator operation manual 90/rd8100-opman-eng/03.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
© 2015 radiodetection ltd 1 table of contents section 1 - preface ....................................... 2 1.1 important notices ......................................... 2 1.2 compliance .................................................. 3 1.3 intellectual property ...................................
Page 3: Section 1 - Preface
© 2015 radiodetection ltd 2 section 1 - preface before you begin thank you for your interest in radiodetection’s rd8100 ™ cable and pipe locator. The rd8100 delivers the latest in locating technology in a powerful yet ergonomic and light-weight design. Please read this user manual in its entirety be...
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© 2015 radiodetection ltd 3 disposal this symbol on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.G. Charger, headset, usb cable) must not be treated as domestic waste, but must be disposed of professionally. It is your responsibility to dispose ...
Page 5: Section 2 - Introduction
© 2015 radiodetection ltd 4 section 2 - introduction 2.1 about this manual this manual provides cable and pipe survey professionals with comprehensive operating instructions for the rd8100 locator and transmitter system. Before operating the rd8100 system it is very important that you read this manu...
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© 2015 radiodetection ltd 5 use authorized accessories only. Incompatible accessories may damage the equipment or give inaccurate readings. If you intend to uncover a sub-surface utility by digging, you must follow your company, region and country’s codes of practice for excavation. Do not use iloc ...
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© 2015 radiodetection ltd 6 figure 3.1: rd8100 locator gps active, seeking satellite lock gps satellite lock acquired 3 – 5 satellites fixed 6 – 8 satellites fixed 9 – 11 satellites fixed 12 or more satellites fixed.
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© 2015 radiodetection ltd 7 section 3 - system overview 3.1 rd8100 locator locator features 1 keypad 2 lcd with auto backlight 3 speaker 4 battery compartment 5 optional lithium-ion battery pack 6 accessory connector 7 headphone connector 8 bluetooth module antenna 9 usb connector (inside the batter...
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© 2015 radiodetection ltd 8 figure 3.2 tx transmitter.
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© 2015 radiodetection ltd 9 3.2 tx-1, tx-5 and tx-10 transmitters transmitter features 1 keypad 2 lcd 3 removable accessory tray 4 d-cells battery holder 5 optional lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack 6 bluetooth module antenna (model dependent) transmitter keypad 7 power key : switches the unit o...
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© 2015 radiodetection ltd 10 navigating the locator menu 1 press the key to enter the menu 2 use the or keys to scroll through the menu options 3 press the key to enter the option's submenu 4 use the or arrows to scroll through the submenu options 5 press the key to make a selection and return to th...
Page 12: Section 4 - Operation
© 2015 radiodetection ltd 11 section 4 - operation 4.1 first use power options rd8100 systems are shipped as standard configured to use d cell alkaline batteries. Both the locator and transmitter can also be powered using good quality rechargeable d-cell nimh batteries or the optional accessory li-i...
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© 2015 radiodetection ltd 12 figure 4.4 press the retaining latch inwards 4 rotate the battery pack away and up from the latch 5 repeat on the other side to release the battery pack completely then lift the battery pack away figure 4.5 repeat then lift the battery pack away to fit a new battery, lif...
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© 2015 radiodetection ltd 13 figure 4.9: opening the battery compartment figure 4.10: press the release catch and lift the battery pack away figure 4.11: line up the battery pack and press into position charging the lithium ion packs warning! Do not heat the rechargeable battery pack above 60°c (140...
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© 2015 radiodetection ltd 14 4.3 keypad actions & shortcuts locator key actions key short press long press enter the menu switch power off scroll through locate frequencies from low to high in active locating: sidestep (see ‘iloc’ section) when using current direction™: perform a cd reset when using...
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© 2015 radiodetection ltd 15 4.5 system setup the rd8100 locator and transmitter settings can be accessed via the menu. Once in the menu it is possible to change settings according to your personal preferences and operating requirements. Some examples of setting changes are shown below. Refer to the...
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© 2015 radiodetection ltd 16 3 press the key (on the locator) or the key (on the transmitter) to enter the freq menu 4 scroll through the frequency options using the or keys 5 press the key (on the locator) or the key (on the transmitter) to enter the frequency 6 scroll to off or on using the or key...
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© 2015 radiodetection ltd 17 the transmitter’s lcd backlight is activated whenever you press a key. The backlight will automatically switch off after a few minutes. 4.11 bluetooth wireless all rd8100 locators feature a bluetooth wireless module as standard, providing the ability to connect to compat...
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© 2015 radiodetection ltd 18 to enable boost: 1 first configure the boost duration using the procedure above 2 press and hold the key until boost appears on the transmitter lcd 3 the transmitter will automatically exit boost mode after the selected duration to disable boost: 1 press the key to disab...
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© 2015 radiodetection ltd 19 4.18 usage-logging rd8100 logging and gps locator models feature a powerful data logging system which records all the instrument’s critical parameters (including gps position, if available) and warnings in its internal memory each second. The automatic logging system is ...
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© 2015 radiodetection ltd 20 section 5 - locating cables and pipes this section introduces the principals and techniques of locating buried cable and pipe utilities with the rd8100 system. For more information on the theory of cable and pipe location, refer to abc & xyz of locating buried pipes and ...
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© 2015 radiodetection ltd 21 other technicians working on the line of the hazard and guard exposed conductors to prevent accidental contact. Induction in this mode of operation the transmitter is placed on the ground over or near the survey area. If a direct connection lead or signal clamp is not pl...
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© 2015 radiodetection ltd 22 peak+ ™ mode peak+ ™ mode combines the accuracy of the peak bargraph with a choice of guidance or null directional arrows. Guidance arrows provide visual indication of the direction to the target utility, and are designed to get you close to the peak position faster, bef...
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© 2015 radiodetection ltd 23 null mode null mode is used to verify a locate signal in environments with limited or no interference or distortion. Null mode gives a null response when it is directly over the line. In null mode the following indicators are displayed by the lcd: signal strength. Compas...
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© 2015 radiodetection ltd 24 5.6 sweep and search there are a number of techniques available for locating unknown lines in an area. Using these techniques is particularly important before conducting any excavation work to help ensure that buried lines are not damaged. Passive sweep a passive sweep i...
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© 2015 radiodetection ltd 25 section 6 - depth and current readings 6.1 trudepth ™ the rd8100 locator provides automatic depth of buried cables, pipes and sondes and when the locator is correctly orientated above the target line or sonde. Current readings are also displayed simultaneously if the loc...
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© 2015 radiodetection ltd 26 conditions are suitable so the following techniques should be used to check critical readings: check that the route of the line is straight for at least 2 meters (6 ft) to either side of the measurement point. Check that the signal response is reasonably constant over th...
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© 2015 radiodetection ltd 27 the line with the highest current measurement, rather than the line giving the strongest response, is the target line to which the transmitter signal has been connected. Measuring current provides useful information about the position of bends and intersections. Measurin...
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© 2015 radiodetection ltd 28 section 7 - locating techniques 7.1 identifying target utilities induction if several conductors are running in parallel, and it is not possible to connect a transmitter, each line may be located separately. Proceed as follows: 1 perform a sweep of the area to find the p...
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© 2015 radiodetection ltd 29 7.2 signal & ground connection manhole covers sometimes when locating, it is not possible to insert the ground stake into the earth, for example, when locating on hard ground such as roads. In this case, the ground return can be made by attaching the ground lead to the m...
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© 2015 radiodetection ltd 30 section 8 - using accessories 8.1 about accessories both the transmitter and locator are compatible with a wide range of accessories. When an accessory is connected, the locator or transmitter will recognize it and will enable the mode appropriate to the accessory. For e...
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© 2015 radiodetection ltd 31 small clamp the small clamp performs the same function as the standard clamp but is useful in cramped situations where there is insufficient access for the standard clamp. The small clamp is suitable for cables up to 50mm (2”) diameter. Current direction ™ (cd) and curre...
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© 2015 radiodetection ltd 32 note: it is not necessary to make a ground connection from the transmitter when using the clamp. Transmitter clamp range although transmitter and locator clamps look the same, they have different internal windings. To prevent the wrong clamp being connected, transmitters...
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© 2015 radiodetection ltd 33 the sonde radiates a peak field from the center of its axis with a ghost signal at each end of the peak. Move the locator a little way behind and then in front of the axis of the sonde to detect the ghost signals. Finding the two ghost signals positively confirms the loc...
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© 2015 radiodetection ltd 34 warning: failure to follow the tx-5 or tx-10 instructions above may result in the tip of the flexitrace becoming too hot to touch, resulting in risk of personal injury and damage to the equipment. The flexitrace can be used in two modes: sonde mode or line mode. In sonde...
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© 2015 radiodetection ltd 35 the line. The transmitting signal should be applied by direct connection with the strongest possible signal and at the frequency that the submersible antenna is calibrated to. Make a ground connection about 50m (160ft) from the transmitter. Test the quality of signal on ...
Page 37: Section 9 - Fault-Finding
© 2015 radiodetection ltd 36 section 9 - fault-finding 9.1 about fault-finding rd8100pdl and ptl locators are capable of locating cable to ground faults caused by damaged cable sheaths and can also be used to locate damage to insulation on pipelines. This process is known as fault- finding and uses ...
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© 2015 radiodetection ltd 37 should be pointing away from the ground stake. If it is not, make sure that the transmitter is connected correctly (red connector to the cable and black to the ground stake). Take the db reading and keep it for reference. If there is a single fault on the cable, it will ...
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© 2015 radiodetection ltd 38 section 10 - current direction (cd) 10.1 understanding cd current direction recognition is a feature that helps to positively identify a line at points distant from the application of the signal. It is highly desirable, if not essential, for positive identification of lo...
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© 2015 radiodetection ltd 39 10.2 cd reset about cd reset when you trace a signal on very long target lines, the transmitter signal gradually bleeds into the ground by capacitance. This means the phase angle of the remaining signal gradually changes. A cd reset can be used to re-establish correct cd...
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© 2015 radiodetection ltd 40 section 11 - survey measurements rd8100 locator models are capable of recording up to 10000 survey measurement records to internal memory. When a measurement is taken and saved, the rd8100 locator will store the most relevant measurements taken and information, such as: ...
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© 2015 radiodetection ltd 41 11.4 surveycert ™+ stored data can be transferred wirelessly to a compatible pda running radiodetection’s surveycert+ app or a pda compatible application. The radiodetection surveycert+ pda app can read survey data for post survey analysis. Note: surveycert+ is compatibl...
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© 2015 radiodetection ltd 42 section 12 - bluetooth wireless connections rd8100 locators feature a bluetooth wireless module, as standard, providing the ability to connect to compatible devices such as iloc enabled transmitters (tx-5b or tx-10b), or handheld devices running a compatible application....
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© 2015 radiodetection ltd 43 12.4 pairing to a pda or pc connection requirements any rd8100 locator a compatible bluetooth enabled pda or bluetooth enabled pc or laptop pairing note: the procedure below describes the pairing process between a rd8100 locator and a pda. Pairing to a pc follows the sam...
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© 2015 radiodetection ltd 44 12.7 troubleshooting successful wireless communication depends on a number of factors including: battery life, electromagnetic interference, device memory and physical obstructions. Ensure that the rd8100 locator, transmitter and any other wireless device is sufficiently...
Page 46: Section 13 - Iloc
© 2015 radiodetection ltd 45 section 13 - iloc ™ iloc is a standard feature of all rd8100 locator models. Iloc lets you control a bluetooth transmitter (tx-5b or tx-10b models) remotely using your locator. With iloc you can adjust the output frequency, power settings and use sidestep. Iloc commands ...
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© 2015 radiodetection ltd 46 4 once you have selected the mode you want, press the key to confirm 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: once you have stored the transmitter power setting in the locator,...
Page 48: Section 14 - Appendices
© 2015 radiodetection ltd 47 section 14 - appendices 14.1 care and maintenance the rd8100 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 envi...
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© 2015 radiodetection ltd 48 up custom frequencies, or setting-up functions like calsafe or strike alert . Rd manager is also used to retrieve and analyze surveys data and internal logged data (logging and gps models only). Rd manager is compatible pcs running with microsoft windows xp, windows 7, w...
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© 2015 radiodetection ltd 49 14.8 list of supported accessories locator accessories high gain stethoscope 10/rx-stethoscope-hg small stethoscope 10/rx-stethoscope-s large stethoscope 10/rx-stethoscope-l cd stethoscope 10/rx-cd-stethoscope 640 / 512hz submersible dd antenna (10m cable) 10/rx-subanten...
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© 2015 radiodetection ltd 50 earth reel 10/tx-earthlead mains power ac transformer to 12v dc 10/tx-mpsu-xx xx= us, uk, eu, au, cn tx direct connection lead 10/tx-dc-lead tx dc lead, insulated plug/socket 10/tx-dc-lead-ins earth stake 10/tx-earthstake transmitter connection kit contains earth reel, e...
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© 2015 radiodetection ltd 51 pack of 5 aa batteries 10/sonde-bendi- batpack flexitrace 50m (tx powered pushrod transmitter) 10/trace50-xx flexitrace 80m (tx powered pushrod transmitter) 10/trace80-xx xx = d, f, gb, nl 4.5mm 50m flexrod 10/flexrodf50-4.5 4.5mm 80m flexrod 10/flexrodf80-4.5 6.7mm 50m ...
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© 2015 radiodetection ltd 52 li-ion mains charger 10/tx-mcharger- lion-xx replace xx with us, uk, eu or cn replacement li-ion battery pack 10/tx-batpack-lion transport and storage accessories soft carry bag 10/locatorbag flight case 10/rd7k8kcase hard case 10/rd7k8kcase-usa miscellaneous safety equi...
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Copyright © 2017 radiodetection ltd. All rights reserved. Radiodetection is a subsidiary of spx corporation. Radiodetection, and rd8100 are registered trademarks of radiodetection in the united states and/or other countries. Trademarks and notices. The following are trademarks of radiodetection: rd8...