Radiodetection RD8000 User Manual
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- Page 1 ™ User Guide...
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Page 2: About This Guide
About this guide This guide provides basic operating instructions for the RD8000 receiver and transmitter. Please read this guide in its entirety before attempting to operate the RD8000. This guide is intended as a portable reference only. For detailed instructions, please refer to the RD8000 operation manual, which is available for download from www.radiodetection.com. -
Page 3: Wireless Technology Compliance
�annot dete�t these obje�ts so pro�eed with �aution. There are also some live �ables whi�h the RD8000 will not be able to dete�t in Power mode. The RD8000 does not indi�ate whether a signal is from a single �able or from several in �lose proximity. - Page 4 RD8000 receiver 21 22 23...
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Page 5: Receiver Features
Receiver features Sensitivity and Log number: Displays the log number Keypad. momentarily after a survey log is LCD. saved to memory. Battery compartment. Volume icon: Displays the volume Accessory slot. level. Current Direction arrows. Headphone jack. Receiver keypad Radio Mode: Indicates when Radio Mode is active. -
Page 6: Tx1, Tx3 And Tx10 Transmitters
Tx1, Tx3 and Tx10 transmitters... -
Page 7: Transmitter Features
Transmitter features CD Mode indicator (Tx10 only): Indicates that the transmitter is in Keypad. Current Direction Mode. LCD. Voltage warning indicator: Removable accessory tray. Indicates that the transmitter is Transmitter keypad outputting potentially hazardous voltage levels. Power key: Switches the unit on Volume icon: Displays the volume and off. -
Page 8: Before You Begin
Before you begin IMPORTANT! Please read this se�tion before you attempt to operate the RD8000! Starting the system The receiver and transmitter are battery powered. Install good quality D-cell NiMH or Alkaline batteries into the receiver and transmitter battery compartments. Alternatively, you can power the transmitter from a mains or vehicle power source using a Radiodetection supplied adapter. -
Page 9: Shutting Down
Press the Power Key to return to the main operation screen. Units The RD8000 allows you to work in Metric or Imperial (US customary) units. To select your preferred units of measurements: Press the Power Key momentarily to enter the menu,... -
Page 10: Using The Menu
Using the menu The RD8000 receiver 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 receiver. 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 LCD. -
Page 11: Using Accessories
Both the transmitter and receiver are compatible with a wide range of accessories, including all RD4000 accessories. Use clamps to help apply a signal to pipeline or live wire. Use an A-Frame to provide the RD8000 receiver with advanced fault-finding capabilities. -
Page 12: Passive Frequencies
A signal clamp can apply a signal to a live line without breaking the connection. Signal clamps are connected to the transmitter’s accessory socket. Radiodetection supplies a range of signal clamps to suit most applications. Note that the RD8000 is fully compatible with the RD4000 range of signal clamps. -
Page 13: Bluetooth ® Features
RD8000 operation manual and the SurveryCERT™ manual, which are available from www.radiodetection.com SurveyCERT™ The RD8000 allows users to send locate data to a compatible PDA or computer using wireless technology. To save measurements to SurveyCERT™ on your PDA Bluetooth ®... - Page 14 Locating sondes Sondes are self-contained, battery powered transmitters that are useful for tracking non-metallic pipes. The RD8000 can detect a range of sonde frequencies, including those transmitted by flexisondes and the P350 flexitrax™ crawler (visit www.radiodetection.com for more information on other Radiodetection products).
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Page 15: Fault Finding
Fault-finding The RD8000 PDL and PDLB have the ability to detect cable faults accurately using an accessory A-Frame. Fault-finding works by detecting signal to ground bleeding caused by damaged cable sheaths. For a detailed guide to fault-finding, please refer to the RD8000 operation manual. -
Page 16: Warranty
Warranty Subject to the conditions set out herein, Radiodetection Limited expressly and exclusively provides the following warranty to original end user buyers of Radiodetection products. Radiodetection products includes Radiodetection, Pearpoint, Telespec, Bicotest, Riser Bond, Dielectric, Mark Products and Warren G-V brands. Radiodetection hereby warrants that its products shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year starting from point of sale to end customer. - Page 17 condition and standard other than This warranty does not cover: prescribed by RD periodic maintenance and repair or viii. repair or attempted repair parts replacement due to wear and by persons who are not RD tear warranted and certified repair consumables (components that houses are expected to require periodic...
- Page 18 Notes...
- Page 19 Notes...
- Page 20 Radiodete�tion 154 Portland Road, Bridgton, ME 04009, USA Tel: +1 (207) 647 9495 Toll Free: +1 (877) 247 3797 Fax: +1 (207) 647 9496 Email: bridgton@spx.com www.radiodetection.com Radiodetection products are under continuous development and are subject to change, we reserve the right to alter or amend any published specification without notice.
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