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- Page 1 RD4000 Locating System User Manual Rev 3 October 2002...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
RD4000 Locating System User Manual Table of Contents FCC, CANADIAN, AND EUROPEAN SAFETY NOTICES ..............6 ................................6 ECEIVER USA................................6 Canada................................. 6 Europe ................................. 6 (RD4000T3, RD4000T3F RD4000T10)..................6 RANSMITTER USA................................6 Canada................................. 6 Europe ................................. 7 ......................... 7 ARNINGS... - Page 4 Using the VΩ function to confirm a fault (RD4000T10 transmitter only) ..........38 Obtaining a reference reading........................39 Setting FF on the transmitter (RD4000T3F)....................39 Setting FF on the Transmitter (RD4000T10)....................39 Connecting the A-frame to the receiver ....................40 Finding a fault............................
- Page 5 RD4000 Locating System User Manual ACCESSORIES........................... 54 ............................ 54 ECEIVER CCESSORIES Summer headphones and winter headphones ..................54 Clamps............................... 54 When to use clamps ..........................54 Connecting the clamp ..........................54 ....................... 55 YPES AND RANGE OF RECEIVER CLAMPS Standard clamp ............................55 Small clamp ...............................
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Page 6: Fcc, Canadian, And European Safety Notices
Europe Hereby, Radiodetection declares that this receiver is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Transmitter (RD4000T3, RD4000T3F and RD4000T10) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. -
Page 7: Europe
The Microsoft Windows operating system is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. CONTACT INFORMATION When reporting any problem to your Radiodetection Dealer/Supplier it is important to quote the following: Equipment Serial Number. On the transmitters, the serial number is located on the transmitter side labels. On the receiver, it is on the front blade label. - Page 8 Dispose of batteries in accordance with your Company's work practice, and the relevant law or guidelines in your country. Caution: If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by Radiodetection, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
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Page 9: System Introduction
System introduction. • Preparation for use. • RD4000Rx receiver operation. • RD4000MRx receiver option. • RD4000T3, RD4000T3F, and RD4000T10 transmitter operation. • Accessories. • Locating tips. • Web enabling. System overview The RD4000 locating system offers a choice of two receivers and three transmitters. These are designated as... -
Page 10: Transmitters
(1) Sounder (5) External power supply and optional (2) RS232 connector. charging point (3) Accessory connection socket (6) Battery housing-release catch (4) LED function indicators RD4000T3F The RD4000T3F is identical to the RD4000 T3 with addition of FaultFind. Page 10... -
Page 11: Rd4000T10
Up to 16 locate frequencies • One or two induction frequencies • FaultFind as standard • Compatibility with the Radiodetection Pipeline Current Mapper (PCM) • Compatibility with Absolute Current Identification- Multi (ACID-M) • Auto backlight (activated when a key is pressed). -
Page 12: Web Enabling Features
Internet connection. Note: The RD4000T3 and RD4000T3F transmitters are not Web enabled. By connecting a transmitter or receiver to a computer and accessing the Radiodetection website, you will be able to do the following: • Register new equipment •... -
Page 13: How To Use The Web Enabling Features
Switch on the computer and receiver or transmitter, access the Internet and in the address bar type: http://engineering.radiodetection.com. You will also find a link to this site at Radiodetection.com. Once you are connected to the website, follow the on-line instructions for using the site. -
Page 14: Display And Function Keys
RD4000 Locating System User Manual Display and function keys RD4000 receiver (1) On/off key The on/off key has two functions: it switches the receiver on and off and it is used to select the menu. (2) Frequency key Press and release the frequency key to select the next frequency. - Page 15 RD4000 Locating System User Manual (10) Line selected indication. Displayed when line measurement is selected. (11) Sonde indication. Displayed when sonde measurement is selected. Note: The sonde option is not available when using some frequencies. (12) Battery level indication. Displays receiver battery level. (13) Numeric display.
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Page 16: Rd4000T3 And Rd4000T3F Transmitters
LED’s. The illuminated LED represents the induction frequency. Induction mode is automatically selected if there is not an accessory plugged in to the transmitter. (7) FaultFind (FF) indication ( RD4000T3F only). Indicates that FF mode is selected. (8) Frequency indicators. -
Page 17: Rd4000T10 Transmitter
RD4000 Locating System User Manual RD4000T10 transmitter (1) On/off and menu select key. Switches the transmitter on/off and is used to select transmitter menu. (2) Frequency select key. Used to select required frequency. (3) Measurement unit select key. Used to select volts, ohms, or amps. (4) Output power decrease and menu scroll key. - Page 18 RD4000 Locating System User Manual (13) Clamp connected indicator. Symbol is displayed when a clamp is connected to the transmitter. (14) Direct connection indication. Shows that the transmitter is connected to the line by direct connection. (15) Text display. Displays operating mode, frequency submode, and menus/alarms. Also scrolls the text ‘HI POWER’...
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Page 19: Rd4000 Receiver
RD4000 Locating System User Manual PREPARATION FOR USE RD4000 receiver This section describes the available RD4000 receiver power supply options and gives instructions on fitting, replacing, and charging batteries. The RD4000 receiver is powered by four D-size (LR20) alkaline batteries or by anoptional rechargeable battery pack. -
Page 20: Charging Rechargeable Batteries
(supplied) into the receiver connector. Plug the other end into the vehicle cigarette lighter socket or plug the mains power adaptor (contact Radiodetection for adaptor details) into an appropriate power supply and switch the power supply on. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for operating the charger. When charging is finished ensure that you re-fit the rubber protection cover. -
Page 21: Battery Low Level Warning
RD4000 Locating System User Manual Battery low level warning As the battery level falls, the battery indicator black segments will extinguish in turn. When only the bottom segment is visible, it will start flashing on and off and eventually only the battery outline will be visible. The outline will start to flash on and off and ‘BAT’... -
Page 22: Rd4000T3, Rd4000T3F And Rd4000T10 Transmitters
RD4000 Locating System User Manual RD4000T3, RD4000T3F and RD4000T10 Transmitters The power supply options and battery recharging methods for the RD4000T3, RD4000T3F, and RD4000T10 transmitters are the same. Additionally, the RD4000T10 transmitter features a graphical display of the recharging status. This section describes the available power supply options and gives instructions for fitting, replacing, and charging batteries. -
Page 23: Fitting And Replacing Transmitter Batteries
RD4000 Locating System User Manual RD4000T10 As the battery level depletes, the battery indicator black segments extinguish in turn. When only the bottom segment is visible, it starts flashing on and off and eventually only the battery outline is visible. The outline starts to flash off for one second and on for four seconds and the sounder emits a warning beep tone every five seconds. -
Page 24: Fitting The Rechargeable Battery Pack
The rechargeable battery pack can be recharged via a vehicle cigarette lighter of a stationary vehicle, or from a mains power adaptor (contact Radiodetection for details). To charge the battery pack, lift the battery pack connector cover and plug the charger lead into the transmitter connector. -
Page 25: Rd4000Rx Receiver Operation
RD4000 Locating System User Manual RD4000RX RECEIVER OPERATION Switching on/off To switch the receiver on, press and release the on/off key. To switch off the receiver, press the on/off key until the LCD display clears. Checking battery level The battery level indicator is situated at the bottom right hand side of the display and is made up of five black segments that extinguish as the battery life depletes. -
Page 26: Selecting A Frequency
Contact the Radiodetection Technical Support Department for further advice or: • Connect the receiver to the Radiodetection Website and run the diagnostics program Note: The self-test does not perform a calibration test of the receiver and does not guarantee receiver accuracy. -
Page 27: Selecting Null Mode
RD4000 Locating System User Manual To select a peak mode: • Press and release the on/off key to switch the receiver on • Press the antenna select key until the required peak mode is displayed. Use wide band if the pipe or cable is too deep to be located using the narrow band antenna. Wide band will locate the pipe or cable but will not pinpoint it. - Page 28 RD4000 Locating System User Manual a) With the antenna at right angles to the line, make traverses across the line. Define the point of maximum response. b) Without moving the receiver, turn it round as if it is on a pivot. Stop at the point of maximum response. c) Hold the receiver vertical with the antenna just above the ground and move the receiver from side to side across the line.
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Page 29: Sweep And Search
RD4000 Locating System User Manual Sweep and search There are a number of techniques available for locating unknown lines in an area. Use of these techniques is particularly important before digging to ensure that buried lines are not damaged during digging. Passive Sweep •... -
Page 30: Taking Depth Readings
RD4000 Locating System User Manual The transmitter applies its signal most strongly to the lines directly below it, which are then located with the receiver. Move the transmitter from side to side to establish the highest signal which indicates that the transmitter is also directly above the line(s). -
Page 31: Verifying A Depth Measurement
RD4000 Locating System User Manual Depth measurement will not be accurate if there is audible interference or if part of the transmitter signal has coupled to a nearby line. Confirming the peak position coincides with a null position indicates that the position is suitable for making a depth measurement. -
Page 32: Rough Depth Calibration Check
RD4000 Locating System User Manual Rough depth calibration check This check is a quick and easy way of verifying that the depth reading on the receiver is within acceptable limits. It can be used if you are getting inaccurate depth readings from a cable or pipe for which you know the approximate depth. -
Page 33: Taking Current Readings
RD4000 Locating System User Manual Taking current readings Using current measurement to aid identification Measuring current value on a line helps confirm the identity of the line and provides information about the condition of cable insulation or pipe coating. The principle of current measurement The transmitter applies a signal or current onto a target line. -
Page 34: Applying The Transmitter Signal
RD4000 Locating System User Manual Applying the transmitter signal The transmitter signal can be connected, clamped or induced to the target line in the same way as the signal for line tracing is applied. Measuring current • Pinpoint the line and confirm the accuracy of the peak pinpoint with a null pinpoint. Check the receiver is directly over the line, with the antennas at right angles to it and vertical •... -
Page 35: Using Current Direction (Cd) To Aid Identification
The transmitter display will show CD and alternately display the two frequencies. RD4000 receiver • Switch the receiver on Radiodetection • Press the frequency key until the CD frequency is displayed, indicated by the two small arrows above the frequency value (see illustration opposite) •... -
Page 36: Using Cd
RD4000 Locating System User Manual Using CD CD reset Why CD reset is necessary As you trace a very long line the signal on the transmitter gradually ‘leaks’ into the ground by capacitance, so the phase angle of the remaining signal gradually changes. This is referred to as phase-shift and can occur whenever an alternating current signal is flowing in a system of conductors that have a significant capacitance or inductance. -
Page 37: Using A Cd Clamp Or Stethoscope
RD4000 Locating System User Manual If CD reset is successful, the screen returns to the normal locate screen. If CD reset not successful, ‘INFO 13’ is displayed, indicating that the receiver and transmitter frequencies are not matched or the transmitter connection leads are wrongly connected. Check that the receiver display indicates a forward pointing arrow after the reset and phase angle is 0 •... -
Page 38: Faultfinding
The A-frame is used to locate cable sheath faults on power and telecom cables. To use FaultFind you will need the following equipment: • RD4000Rx or RD4000MRx with FaultFind (FF) option • RD4000T10 transmitter with FF option or RD4000T3F transmitter • Accessory A-frame connection leads. Green Preparation Using RD4000 standard locating techniques, locate the cable for a short distance and trace and mark its route. -
Page 39: Obtaining A Reference Reading
This will provide you with two pieces of information: Severity of fault Survey interval. Before taking the reference reading set up the transmitter and receiver as follows: Setting FF on the transmitter (RD4000T3F) • Switch the transmitter on by pressing the on/off key •... -
Page 40: Connecting The A-Frame To The Receiver
RD4000 Locating System User Manual Connecting the A-frame to the receiver • Plug one end of the connection lead into the A-frame socket • Plug the other end into the receiver accessory socket • Switch the receiver on by pressing the on/off key. The receiver will automatically recognise that an A-frame has been connected and the FaultFind screen will be displayed (see illustration). -
Page 41: Finding A Fault
RD4000 Locating System User Manual How to obtain a reference reading: (1) Transmitter to Ground stake (black connector) (2) A-frame green spike (3) Receiver (facing green spike) (4) Fault (5) Transmitter to cable sheath (red connector) Applying the correct FF signal to the line. •... - Page 42 RD4000 Locating System User Manual Take readings at the survey intervals determined by the reference reading. To locate the cable during a FaultFind survey, press the peak/null antenna button once and the receiver will switch to 8kHz null mode. Locate the cable using the normal null mode technique. Press the peak/null antenna button again to return to FaultFind mode.
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Page 43: Rd4000Mrx Option
RD4000 Locating System User Manual RD4000MRx OPTION The RD4000M option enables users to locate all Electronic Marker System (EMS) and Omni markers. Folding down the special antenna activates the EMS function. In EMS mode, the receiver can be used to locate a buried conductor and a marker simultaneously or locate markers independently. -
Page 44: Single Mode Locating
RD4000 Locating System User Manual To set up the system for dual locating proceed as follows: (1) Connect the transmitter to the conductor. (2) Switch the transmitter on and select locate mode. (3) Select a standard locating frequency. (4) Switch the receiver on and select the same frequency as that selected the transmitter on. (5) Pull down the EMS antenna on the receiver. -
Page 45: Rd4000 Receiver Information Codes
RD4000 Locating System User Manual RD4000 receiver information codes The RD4000 incorporates several information codes that are Radiodetection displayed to show that a requested operation can not be performed. The information screen will be displayed for approximately five seconds and clear. The codes and their Part No: 01.02... -
Page 46: Rd4000T3, Rd4000T3F, And Rd4000T10 Transmitter Operation
RD4000 Locating System User Manual RD4000T3, RD4000T3F, AND RD4000T10 TRANSMITTER OPERATION This section gives guidelines on selecting the correct frequency, applying the transmitter signal and how to connect a transmitter. The principles that are common to all transmitters are explained first and specific information is then given for each transmitter. -
Page 47: Connecting The Leads
RD4000 Locating System User Manual Connecting the leads WARNING. Always connect the leads before switching the transmitter on. Do not touch the lead ends with the transmitter switched on but not connected to the earth stake. WARNING. Before inserting a ground stake carry out a passive sweep of the area to ensure there are no buried cables where you are going to insert the ground stake. -
Page 48: Connecting A Transmitter Clamp
RD4000 Locating System User Manual Connecting a transmitter clamp • Plug the clamp connector into the transmitter accessory socket • Close the clamp around the pipe or cable, making sure the jaws are closed • Switch the transmitter on • Select required frequency and output power level. -
Page 49: Rd4000T3 And Rd4000T3F Operation
FaultFind frequency The frequencies are those chosen by the customer at the time of transmitter purchase. If the values of the frequencies require changing when the unit is in-service, the unit must be returned to Radiodetection for re- configuration. -
Page 50: Ff Mode (Rd4000T3F Only)
The sounder tone indicates connection quality. A lower tone indicates a better connection (more output on the line) FF mode (RD4000T3F only) Press the frequency key to select FaultFind. The red FF LED and all four output power LED’s will illuminate. -
Page 51: Selecting A Power Output Level
RD4000 Locating System User Manual Selecting a power output level • Select the required frequency. • Press the up arrow key to select a higher output level and press the down arrow to select a lower output level. The power output indicator will display a visual indication of achieved output level. Output levels for each segment of the indicator are shown in the following table: Direct - Direct - ACID... -
Page 52: Selecting High Voltages (Above Selv-Safety Extra-Low Voltage)
2. If the error code is still displayed, use the web-enabling feature to download the transmitter current configuration. 3. Switch the transmitter on again. 4. If the error code is still displayed or the transmitter keeps switching itself off, contact Radiodetection for further advice. Page 52... - Page 53 RD4000 Locating System User Manual T10 TRANSMITTER TRIP SWITCH Note: This feature and procedure apply only to some models. Other models do not have this feature fitted. If the transmitter is being used to generate a signal on a mains power cable, and the power supply is accidentally switched on, the transmitter will sense that power has been applied and will operate the trip circuit to protect the transmitter from damage.
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Page 54: Accessories
Summer headphones and winter headphones Headphones are useful in noisy environments such as that caused by heavy traffic and enable the user to hear the audio response from the receiver. Radiodetection headphones are lightweight or heavyweight for use in different climatic conditions. Clamps A receiver clamp is used to positively locate and identify a cable when several cables are running close together. -
Page 55: Types And Range Of Receiver Clamps
RD4000 Locating System User Manual Types and range of receiver clamps Standard clamp The clamp plugs into the receiver accessory socket and is used for cable identification at points where the cable can be accessed. The standard clamp is suitable for cables up to 10cm/4-inch diameter. -
Page 56: Preparation
RD4000 Locating System User Manual Preparation Insert a new battery into the sonde. A new battery or a freshly recharged battery should be used at the beginning of each day and preferably at the start of each new job. Before inserting the sonde, check that the sonde and receiver are at the same frequency and working correctly. To do this, place the sonde on the ground at a distance from the receiver that equal to the rated depth of the sonde. -
Page 57: Checking The Depth Of A Sonde
RD4000 Locating System User Manual Checking the depth of a sonde Electronic depth measurement. Pinpoint the sonde following procedures 1-4 above. Adjust sensitivity to bring the bargraph indication on scale. Switch the receiver to sonde depth indication. Depress the depth measurement key and read the depth on the display. -
Page 58: Super Small Sonde
RD4000 Locating System User Manual Super small sonde. This is a specialised sonde particularly suitable for no-dig applications. This type of sonde has interchangeable battery housings so that the length of the sonde can be altered. Shortening the length of the sonde means that fewer batteries can be accommodated and this will affect battery life. -
Page 59: Stethoscopes
RD4000 Locating System User Manual To use as a sonde, connect both transmitter leads to the FlexiTrace stud terminals. As the FlexiTrace terminals are not colour code it does not matter which terminals the leads are connected to. To use the FlexiTrace in line mode, connect the red transmitter lead to a FlexiTrace terminal and ground the black lead. -
Page 60: Submersible Double Depth Antenna
RD4000 Locating System User Manual Submersible double depth antenna When to use the submersible double depth antenna Tracing buried pipes and cables across waterways and estuaries are frequent and critical locating applications. Less frequent but equally important is tracing and locating lines between the mainland and offshore islands. -
Page 61: Transmitter Accessories
RD4000 Locating System User Manual Because of rapid signal loss and a combination of large surface area and very conductive soil there may be problems applying a suitable signal for tracing a large diameter pipe. It may be necessary to use a high power, low frequency tracing signal. -
Page 62: Types And Range Of Transmitter Clamps
RD4000 Locating System User Manual Types and range of transmitter clamps Although transmitter and receiver clamps look the same, they have different internal windings. To prevent the wrong clamp being connected, transmitters and receiver clamps have plugs of a different orientation. Standard signal clamp The standard clamp applies the transmitter signal very selectively and effectively to a target cable up to... -
Page 63: When To Use A Plug Connector
RD4000 Locating System User Manual When to use a plug connector The plug connector is used when it is necessary to put a signal onto a line to trace it from the domestic plug to the service cable and there is access to a live domestic socket. The plug connector applies an 8kHz/33kHz transmitter signal to a live domestic power socket and, via the domestic wiring system, onto the service cable and the supply cable in the street. -
Page 64: Street-Light Cable Tracing
RD4000 Locating System User Manual Street-light cable tracing: • Connect red clip to the incoming live cable • Connect black clip to the lighting column if metal or to an independent ground point. The live cable connector can be used in a similar way to apply a signal directly to cables through live Low Voltage (LV) isolators, such as fuse boxes in industrial sites. -
Page 65: Unwanted Signal Coupling
RD4000 Locating System User Manual Unwanted signal coupling Unwanted coupling of the signal from the target line to another nearby line is one of the most common location problems. It leads either to an error in the marked position and depth of the target line or to marking the wrong line. -
Page 66: Finding A Good Ground Point
The long cable should be kept as far away as possible from the expected route of the line. Radiodetection supplies 50 metre/54 yard and 200 metre/218 yard extension cables for this purpose. This method of applying the transmitter signal is ideal for positive identification of a target line. When a connection has been made to two points on the same line, the same level of current should be detectable all round the circuit. -
Page 67: Technical Specifications
RD4000 Locating System User Manual TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS The following pages contain the technical specifications for the RD4000 T3 and T3F transmitter, RD4000 T10 transmitter, and the RD4000 Rx and MRx receivers. Page 67... - Page 68 RD4000 Locating System User Manual Page 68...
- Page 69 200.000kHz – factory configurable Up to 3 Direct Connection Frequencies from RD standard range 440Hz – 200kHz – factory configurable FaultFind Output (RD4000T3F Only) FaultFind frequency 8.192kHz/8Hz composite signal compatible with existing Radiodetection fault finding equipment FaultFind Voltage 120V at 8mA maximum.
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Page 70: Output Level
RD4000 Locating System User Manual Signal Output Continuous sinusoidal output waveform of selected frequency or FaultFind composite waveform if selected. Output pulses off 1 second in 5 (synchronised to connection tone) to indicate low battery conditions in normal modes of operation. To enable continued locating, FaultFind output does not pulse with low batteries Performance Connection Performance Open... - Page 71 (e.g. signal clamps) FaultFind Output FaultFind Frequency 8.192kHz/8Hz composite signal compatible with existing Radiodetection fault finding equipment – other FaultFind locate frequencies may be available at a later date. FaultFind Voltage—120VRMS at 8mA maximum.
- Page 72 RD4000 Locating System User Manual Signal Output Continuous sinusoidal output waveform of selected frequency or composite waveform if selected. Output pulses off 1 second in 5 (synchronised to connection tone) to indicate low battery conditions Connection Performance Output Open Circuit Limiting Maximum Level...
- Page 73 RD4000 Locating System User Manual RD4000RX Technical Specification Description: RD4000 Precision Locator Part No: 11/4KRx —* (*= version) 11/4KMRx —* (*= EMS version) Physical: Construction High impact thermoplastic, weatherproof to NEMA 3R and IP54 Ruggedness Withstands one metre drop onto concrete (BS EN 60068-2) Dimensions Approximately 690mm/27”...
- Page 74 Yellow 83.0 kHz Cable TV Orange/Black 77.0 kHz Compatibility Recommended for use with Radiodetection T3, T3F, T10, and PTX-3 transmitters, and LMS Also backward compatible with obsolete Radiodetection transmitters. Quality Control BS5750/ISO 9001/EN29001. Approvals Complies with European R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC...
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