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Radiodetection RD8100 Operation Manual

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Precision Multifunction Cable & Pipe Locator
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90/RD8100-OPMAN-ENG/04

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  • Page 1 RD8100 ™ Precision Multifunction Cable & Pipe Locator Operation manual 90/RD8100-OPMAN-ENG/04...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    8.1 About fault-finding ........33 2.1 About this manual ........4 8.2 Preparation ..........33 2.2 About the RD8100 ........4 8.3 How to find a fault ........34 2.3 Extended warranty ........4 Section 9 - Current Direction (CD) ... 35 2.4 Manual outline ..........
  • Page 3 14.14 TX 10 iLOC locator models Current 14.9 TX5 and TX5 iLOC Fault Find locator Direction (CD) frequencies ..... 56 models ............ 53 14.15 List of supported accessories ....57 14.10 TX 10 Fault Find locator models .... 54 © 2020 Radiodetection Ltd...

  • Page 4: Section 1 - Preface

    There are also some live cables which the RD8100 will not be able to detect Safety in Power mode. The RD8100 does not indicate whether a...

  • Page 5: Compliance

    Take care while replacing or handling batteries. The Declaration of conformity is available to download from the RD8100 cable, pipe and RF marker product WARNING! Do not tamper with, or attempt to section page in https://www.radiodetection.com/ disassemble the battery packs.

  • Page 6: Intellectual Property

    Manager, Peak+, map, SurveyCERT, StrikeAlert, CALSafe, Current Direction. The design of the RD8100 locators and transmitters has been registered. The design of the 4 chevrons has been registered. The Bluetooth word, mark and logos are registered trademarks of Bluetooth Sig, Inc. and any use of such trademarks by Radiodetection is under license.

  • Page 7: Section 2 - Introduction

    RD8100 locator and transmitter system. Before Users can opt out any time from receiving software and operating the RD8100 system it is very important that technical notifications or just from receiving marketing you read this manual, noting all safety warnings and material.

  • Page 8: Training

    If you intend to uncover a sub-surface utility by digging, taken as a result thereof. Radiodetection can neither you must follow your company, region and country’s guarantee the validity of any measuring results nor can codes of practice for excavation.
  • Page 9 Figure 3.1: RD8100 Locator © 2020 Radiodetection Ltd...

  • Page 10: Section 3 - System Overview

    Section 3 - System overview 19 Battery icon: Indicates the battery level 3.1 RD8100 locator 20 Gain and Log number: Displays the log number momentarily after a survey measurement is saved to Locator features memory Keypad 21 Volume icon: Displays the volume level...
  • Page 11 Figure 3.2 Tx Transmitter © 2020 Radiodetection Ltd...

  • Page 12: Tx-1, Tx-5 And Tx-10 Transmitters

    3.3 Using the menu 10 Power key : Switches the unit on and off. The RD8100 locator and transmitter menus allow you to Opens the transmitter menu select or change system options. Once entered, the menu is navigated using the arrow keys. Navigation is 11 Frequency key : Selects frequency.
  • Page 13 Enable or disable StrikeAlert ALERT BATT Set battery type: Alkaline, NiMH or Li-Ion ARROW Select NULL proportional Guidance (GUIDE) arrows in Peak+ mode COMP Enable or disable display of the Compass feature. Table 3.1 Locator menu options © 2020 Radiodetection Ltd...

  • Page 14: Section 4 - Operation

    Refer to section 13.5 for more information. Inserting batteries RD8100 systems are shipped with D cell battery trays. Suitable alkaline or NiMH batteries should be fitted in the battery compartment before your first use.
  • Page 15 (fig 4.11) Figure 4.6 Installing a new battery pack Close the battery pack, turn the retaining latch and replace the accessory tray If using the Li-ion battery pack, plug the lead into the battery connector (fig 4.7). © 2020 Radiodetection Ltd...
  • Page 16 Charging the battery packs WARNING! Only use charging equipment provided by Radiodetection. The use of alternative chargers may cause a safety hazard and/or reduce the life of the battery. CAUTION: Do not let your battery completely discharge as this may reduce its life or damage it permanently. If you are not using your equipment for a long period charge them at least once a month.

  • Page 17: Power On / Off

    In Peak+ antenna frequencies: mode: Toggle Peak, Peak+, Switch between Null, Broad Peak and Guidance and Null Guidance antenna arrows modes. In Power Mode: scroll through Power Filters™ for improved discrimination of parallel or strong power signals © 2020 Radiodetection Ltd...

  • Page 18: Antenna Modes

    Press the key (on the locator) or the key (on The RD8100 locator supports 5 antenna modes to suit the transmitter) to enter the LANG menu your particular application or the local environment. Scroll through the language options using the To scroll between locate modes, press the key.

  • Page 19: Dynamic Overload Protection

    To enable or disable frequencies: 4.7 Overload warning Press the key to enter the menu In cases of high levels of electromagnetic interference, the DOP will not be able to prevent the RD8100 from Scroll to the FREQ menu using the keys becoming overloaded.

  • Page 20: Passive Avoidance

    4.13 iLOC™ and SideStep™ Press the key repeatedly until you find the iLOC is a standard feature of all RD8100 locators, and PASSIV mode lets you control a Bluetooth enabled transmitter (Tx-5B Passive avoidance mode is now selected. Perform your or Tx-10B) remotely from your locator.

  • Page 21: Transmitter Power Output

    In Eco mode the power output of the transmitter reduces Each time the transmitter is switched off the transmitter when the batteries can no longer provide the required will revert back to the default low voltage setting. output power. © 2020 Radiodetection Ltd...

  • Page 22: Measure Mode

    3. Press the key once and the display will indicate the impedance measured across the connection The RD8100 locator can be paired to an external GPS leads. device or use its internal GPS module when fitted to The measurement icon will display the following...
  • Page 23 RD8100 GPS models have an internal GNSS module. 6 – 8 satellites fixed When internal GPS is enabled, it will automatically try to “lock” onto a number of satellites as soon as the RD8100 unit is turned on. 9 – 11 satellites fixed...

  • Page 24: Section 5 - Locating Cables And Pipes

    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 The theory of buried cable and pipe location which is available to download from www.radiodetection.com...

  • Page 25: Choice Of Frequency For Active Location

    Typical examples of these frequency for your particular application. For more and reasons for their use are illustrated below. information see Section 5.1 or refer to the application note “ABC & XYZ of Locating Buried Pipes and Cables”, © 2020 Radiodetection Ltd...

  • Page 26: Antenna Modes

    Press the key to enter the menu Scroll to the ARROW menu using the keys The RD8100 system supports five antenna modes, exclusively dedicated to locating cable and pipes, and to Press the key to enter the ARROW menu suit your particular application or the local environment.

  • Page 27: Compass

    As you move the locator over the line, the left and right arrows (and an accompanying In Broad Peak mode, the RD8100 locator uses a single tone) will indicate if the target line is to the left or right of antenna to detect with higher sensitivity over a wider the locator.

  • Page 28: Sweep And Search

    In most, but not all areas, radio mode will locate lines Figure 5.3: Pinpointing with Peak and Null indicators that do not radiate power signals and a grid search should be made in both power and radio modes or in Passive Avoidance mode. © 2020 Radiodetection Ltd...

  • Page 29: Nulling Out

    Once the positions of any stability of the unit) lines have been marked, reverse positions, place the transmitter over and along each line in turn, and trace the line out of the search area. © 2020 Radiodetection Ltd...
  • Page 30 10m/30’ from it. 3. Reposition the transmitter at 5m/15’ intervals around the area and repeat step 2 4. Stop when there is a response 5. Pinpoint and mark any lines 6. Trace the lines out of the area © 2020 Radiodetection Ltd...

  • Page 31: Section 6 - Depth And Current Readings

    TruDepth and Compass 6.2 Verifying depth It is important to note that the RD8100 locator will only display depth and current (in applicable modes) when measurements the locator is correctly orientated above the target line, cable or sonde.

  • Page 32: Current Readings

    The locator can be considered accurate if the difference for depth, signal response will be less as the depth between the depth reading on the locator and the increases. distance measured with the tape is less than 10%. © 2020 Radiodetection Ltd...
  • Page 33 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. © 2020 Radiodetection Ltd...

  • Page 34: Section 7 - Locating Techniques

    Figures 7.1 – 7.4: Nulling utilities & interference from services  Reduce coupling to a parallel line by using a low signal frequency where available © 2020 Radiodetection Ltd...

  • Page 35: Signal & Ground Connection

    With the locator used on a high sensitivity setting it is often possible to locate a cable, which would otherwise have been difficult or inconvenient to energize with the transmitter signal. © 2020 Radiodetection Ltd...

  • Page 36: Section 8 - Fault-Finding

    On the locator: 8.2 Preparation Connect one end of the connection lead to the A- Using RD8100 standard locating techniques locate the frame socket cable or pipe for a short distance and trace and mark its Connect the other end to the locator accessory route.

  • Page 37: How To Find A Fault

    / soil adjacent to the paving. Reduce the distance between placing the A-frame spikes in the ground to allow for the increased distance to the actual fault position. Figure 8.2: Locating faults with the locator and A-frame © 2020 Radiodetection Ltd...

  • Page 38: Section 9 - Current Direction (Cd)

    NOTE: RD8100 PTL locator models specific frequencies line identification are only supported by the Tx-10 transmitter model The RD8100 PDL & PTL locators, and Tx-10 and Tx-10B transmitters feature several CD frequencies to help you Locator determine the direction of current through a target line.

  • Page 39: Cd Reset

    The direction has shifted from forwards to backwards. At the intermediate point (D) the current flow cannot be determined. At this point the CD arrows on the RD8100 locator will flash on and off. In the example shown in the...

  • Page 40: Section 10 - Survey Measurements

    Section 10 - Survey measurements RD8100 locator models are capable of recording up to NOTE: A flashing depth and / or current reading display 10000 survey measurement records to internal memory. means that the measurement is poor and should be When a measurement is taken and saved, the RD8100 taken again.

  • Page 41: Retrieving All Survey Measurements Via Bluetooth

    PDA NOTE: When using SurveyCERT+, the RD8100 locator Bluetooth protocol needs to be set to PPP. See Error! Reference source not found.for information on how to set the Bluetooth protocol.

  • Page 42: Section 11 - Bluetooth Wireless Connections

    Section 11 - 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. 11.3 Pairing to a transmitter NOTE: The RD8100 locator wireless features may be subject to national and or local regulations.

  • Page 43: Pairing To Android, Pda Or Pc

    NOTE: The procedure below describes the pairing process between a RD8100M locator and a PDA. The RD8100 locator provides users with the option to set Pairing to a PC follows the same steps for the RD8100M the Bluetooth module to STANDBY or ON. In the ON locator and similar steps for your PC or laptop.

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    Although iLOC can successfully function at distances up transmitter to 450m (1400ft) in direct line of sight, your PDA (or BT007 Indeterminate response received from notebook) and the RD8100 locator must be within 10m transmitter (30ft) to maintain a wireless connection. BT008 No response received from transmitter...

  • Page 45: Section 12 - Iloc

    Section 12 - iLOC™ iLOC is a standard feature of all RD8100 locator models. 12.2 iLOC functions 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 Changing frequencies use SideStep.

  • Page 46: Sidestep

    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 Figure 12.2: Making double-ended connections frequency Repeat this process to disable SideStep © 2020 Radiodetection Ltd...

  • Page 47: Section 13 - Using Accessories

    For example, attaching an Connecting a clamp A-Frame to the RD8100 locator will automatically switch the locator to fault-find mode and limit the number of Put the clamp connector into the accessory socket available frequencies to those that are compatible with on the front of the RD8100 locator.

  • Page 48: Transmitter Clamps

    The target line will carry the strongest signal. The other lines will carry the weaker return signal. If the system comprises only two conductors, they may carry equal signals. Figures 13. – 13.: Connecting transmitter clamps WARNING! Do not clamp around uninsulated live © 2020 Radiodetection Ltd...

  • Page 49: Transmitter External Power Supply

    WARNING! Protection will be impaired if used in a manner not specified. Figure 13.8: CD clamp The CD clamp plugged into the accessory socket of the transmitter enables CD signals to be applied to individual cables. © 2020 Radiodetection Ltd...

  • Page 50: Sondes

    Choosing a suitable sonde ghost signals positively confirms the locate. Reduce the Radiodetection offers a wide range of sonde to suit most locator sensitivity to lose the ghost signals but still applications: From the ¼” / 6 mm diameter S6 33kHz indicate a clear Peak response directly over the sonde.

  • Page 51: Stethoscopes

    FlexiTrace is energized whilst in line mode its whole Checking sonde depth length is energized. The RD8100 locator will automatically display the depth To use as a sonde, connect both transmitter leads to the of a located sonde providing the locator is correctly FlexiTrace stud terminals.

  • Page 52: Submersible Antenna

    The submersible, double depth antenna is suitable for use under water for tracing pipes or cables. There is a weight at the bottom of the antenna for stability and the © 2020 Radiodetection Ltd...

  • Page 53: Phone/Tablet Mount

    Figure 13.13: Phone/tablet mount kit © 2020 Radiodetection Ltd...

  • Page 54: Section 14 - Appendices

    RD8100 locators incorporate an Enhanced Self-Test approved adapters. feature. In addition to the typical checks for display and power functions, the RD8100 applies test signals to it’s Only use Radiodetection approved Li-Ion battery packs. locating circuitry during a Self-Test to check accuracy and performance.

  • Page 55: Warranty And Extended Warranty

    Follow the instructions The RD8100 locator should be regularly checked to ensure its correct operation. 14.4 Warranty and extended eCert provides a thorough test of the RD8100’s locating warranty circuitry and marker transceiver, and supplies a Radiodetection Calibration Certificate when a positive RD8100 locators and transmitters are covered by a 1 test result is obtained.

  • Page 56: Tx 1, Tx5,Tx5 Iloc And Tx10 Locator Models, Operation Mode And Active Frequencies

    • Induction 200kHz Clamp CD Clamp LPC/LCC (*) DC = Direct Connection, LPC = Live Plug Connector, LCC= Live Plug Connector 14.9 TX5 and TX5 iLOC Fault Find locator models CD pairs 8KFF • • • © 2020 Radiodetection Ltd...

  • Page 57: Tx 10 Fault Find Locator Models

    14.11 TX 10 locator models Current Direction (CD) frequencies CD pairs PDLU H2O+ • 256Hz / 512Hz • 285Hz / 570Hz • 320Hz / 640Hz • • 380Hz / 760Hz • 460Hz / 920Hz • • • 4096 / 8192Hz 'MFCD' © 2020 Radiodetection Ltd...

  • Page 58: Tx10 Iloc Locator Models, Operation Mode And Active Frequencies

    • Induction Clamp 83kHz (83,000Hz) CD Clamp LPC/LCC • • • • • • • Induction Clamp 83kHz (83,077Hz) CD Clamp LPC/LCC • • • • • • • • • • Induction 131kHz (131,072Hz) Clamp © 2020 Radiodetection Ltd...

  • Page 59: Tx 10 Iloc Fault Find Locator Models

    800Hz / 400Hz (INV) • • 920Hz / 460Hz (INV) • • 968Hz / 484Hz (INV) • • 1168Hz / 584Hz (INV) • • 1248Hz / 624Hz (INV) • • • • • 4096 / 8192Hz 'MFCD' © 2020 Radiodetection Ltd...

  • Page 60: List Of Supported Accessories

    512Hz Submersible DD Antenna (10m Cable) 10/RX-SUBANTENNA-512 Additional Submersible Cable Length (Per Metre) 10/RX-SUBANTENNA-CABLE 10/RX-SUBANTENNA- Submersible Antenna Adaptor ADAPTOR Headphones 10/RX-HEADPHONES A-Frame (includes A-Frame Lead) 10/RX-AFRAME A-Frame Bag 10/RX-AFRAME-BAG A-Frame Lead 10/RX-AFRAME-LEAD 10/RX-CLAMP-2 2" (50mm) Locator Clamp 10/RX-CLAMP-50 © 2020 Radiodetection Ltd...
  • Page 61 Locator tablet holder - complete kit Mobile device support bracket and arm 10/RX-HOLDER-MOUNT Mobile phone holder 10/RX-PHONE-HOLDER 7"-8" tablet holder 10/RX-TABLET-7-8-HOLDER Bracket adapter for RAM mounts 10/RX-RAM-ADPT Bracket O-ring set for mobile devise holder (spare set of 2 O-rings) 10/RX-RAM-ADPT-ORING © 2020 Radiodetection Ltd...
  • Page 62 Transmitter Connection Kit Contains Earth Reel, Earth Stake, Direct 10/TX-CONNECTION-KIT-BAN Connection Lead with banana connectors and Magnet Earth Lead 10m and Magnet 10/TX-EARTHLEAD-KIT Earth Lead 10m 10/TX-EARTHLEAD Hi-strength Magnet with M4 eyebolt 10/TX-MAGNET Spiral Earth Stake 10/TX-EARTHSTAKE © 2020 Radiodetection Ltd...
  • Page 63 Sewer Sonde 33kHz, depth up to 8m 10/SONDE-SEWER-33 External Shell for heavy-duty Applications (dia. as 10/SONDE-SEWER-SHELL Sewer Sonde) Super Sonde 33kHz, depth up to 15m 10/SONDE-SUPER-33 4.5" (115mm) Diameter Floats/Pair for Sewer and 10/SONDE-FLOATS Super Sondes © 2020 Radiodetection Ltd...
  • Page 64 S18B Sonde 33kHz with Extended Aluminium End 10/SONDE-S18B-33 Cap for two AA Batteries (batteries included) 10/S18-AA-ENDCAP S18B Sonde Aluminium AA Batteries End Cap (batteries included) Bendi Sonde with M10 Male End Cap (512Hz 10/SONDE-BENDI-512 continuous) 10/SONDE-BENDI- Pack of 5 AA Batteries BATPACK © 2020 Radiodetection Ltd...
  • Page 65 M10 thread 10FLEXRODADAPTOR Spring Coupling M10 Male 10/SU0335 Wards Rod Connector, 3/4" (19mm) x 10 BSW, 02/SU0341 Female Wards Rod Connector, 1/2" (13mm) x 12 BSW, 02/SU0342 Female "Lockfast" Connector, 3/4" (19mm) x 10 BSW 02/SU0676 © 2020 Radiodetection Ltd...
  • Page 66 Locator only TRAY 2 cells battery tray (2x D Cell / LR20) (2) 10/RX-2DCELL-TRAY (1) Compatible with the RD7100/RD8100 and Marker (MRX) Locators (2) Compatible with the RD7100/RD8100 and RD7000+/RD8000 Locators Transmitter power accessories and spares Mains PSU (includes power lead)
  • Page 67 Transport and Storage Accessories Soft Carry Bag 10/LOCATORBAG Hard Flight Case with wheels 10/RD7K8KCASE Calibration Certificates, Remote Calibration and PC Software Locator Calibration Certificate, per unit 10/CALCERT (requestable with initial locator order, cannot be ordered later) © 2020 Radiodetection Ltd...
  • Page 68 Calibration Certificate Verification 10/RD7K8KECAL RD7000+/RD8000 (non-marker models) eCert™ Calibration Credit for RD7100 and RD8100 locators 10/ECERT-RD71/RD81 eCert™ Calibration Credit for Marker locators 10/ECERT-MARKERS RD Manager www.radiodetection.com/rdmanager Check product documentation for details RD Manager 97/RDMANAGER-USB-FLASH USB Flash device with latest version...
  • Page 69 Radiodetection in the United States and/or other countries. Trademarks and Notices. The following are trademarks of Radiodetection: RD8100, eCert, TruDepth, SideStep, SideStepauto, Peak+, Power Filters, StrikeAlert, CALSafe, Current Direction, RD Manager and RD Map. The design of the RD8100 locators and transmitters has been registered.

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