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Radio Mode

Radio mode detects broadcast signals that originate from radio 

transmitters. These signals penetrate the ground and are re-radiated by 

buried conductors. However, depending on your location, these signals 

may not be present.

Strike

Alert

If the Strike

Alert

™ option is activated, the mode icon will flash an 

asterisk (*) when the locator detects a shallow cable radiating an 
electromagnetic signal. This is a useful shallow cable indicator; 
note however that not all live power cables radiate a signal that  
the Receiver can detect. Strike

Alert

 is indicated by a I or O at 

power-up.

Do not use the Strike

Alert

™ feature to confirm the area is free from 

shallow cables. 

ALWAYS DIG WITH CAUTION

.

Note:

 To disable Strike

Alert

™, press and hold the frequency select 

button as you turn the Receiver on. Repeat the procedure to enable 

Strike

Alert

™.

Strike

Alert

 does not operate in radio or sonde mode. It is activated by 

shallow cables radiating a power signal or an actively applied signal.

T1 – 1W Transmitter

The T1 is a general purpose, 1 Watt, transmitter that provides up to 

three locatable frequencies, two induction frequencies and two power 

levels. By default, the T1 induces a signal directly into the ground. It 

is the perfect companion to the SuperC.A.T range of cable and pipe 

locators.

Transmitter features

On/Off/Frequency Selector – LEDs 

indicate which frequency has been 

selected.

First press switches the 

Transmitter on and selects 

the low locate frequency 

– depending on product 

specified (not an induction 

mode).

Second and third press selects the next specified frequencies: 

Active and Induction.
Fourth press turns the Transmitter off.

Power Selector

Selects either high or low power level. LEDs indicate which power 

level is active.

Connection Socket

Connects cables or optional accessories such as the Signal 

Clamp, Live Cable Connector or Live Plug Connector. When 

connected, induction mode is disabled. A loudspeaker emits 

a pulsing tone to indicate sufficient battery charge and a 

satisfactory direct connection.

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Summary of Contents for RD2000 Super C.A.T+

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...RD2000 SuperC A T RD2000 SuperC A T SuperC A TTL SuperC A TS SuperC A TCPS T1 Transmitter User Guide ...

Page 3: ...adout Battery compartment To replace batteries open the access cover using a screwdriver or coin Use two LR20 or D type alkaline batteries or equivalent NiMH rechargeable batteries Function Switch 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 4 1 2 6 5 1 3 2 4 5 SuperC A T LCD functions Battery Indicator Mode is selected using the function switch if it is indicated L Active line mode R Radio P Power C CPS optional S Sonde option...

Page 4: ...t you repeat the procedure in radio mode the procedure is the same Power Mode Power mode detects power signals radiated by loaded power cables To select Power mode rotate the function switch until the LCD displays a P icon Rotate the sensitivity control fully clockwise for maximum sensitivity but reduce if there is a blanket signal across the site Define the excavation site and carry out a grid pa...

Page 5: ...ables radiating a power signal or an actively applied signal T1 1W Transmitter The T1 is a general purpose 1 Watt transmitter that provides up to three locatable frequencies two induction frequencies and two power levels By default the T1 induces a signal directly into the ground It is the perfect companion to the SuperC A T range of cable and pipe locators Transmitter features On Off Frequency Se...

Page 6: ...connection cables before changing batteries Connection Cable The red cable connects the T1 directly to the target cable or pipe The black cable provides the ground return when clamped to a Ground Stake The connection cable plugs and locks into the connection socket on the front panel of the T1 To unlock the cable grip the black sleeve on the outside of the plug and ease off the connector Do not pu...

Page 7: ...a signal to a line below reinforced concrete The SuperC A T may detect the transmitter signal directly from the T1 rather than the target line so do not attempt depth measurements within 10 meters of the transmitter To check if you are detecting a signal from the T1 point the Receiver directly at the transmitter If the Receiver signal strength increases either reduce the transmitter power or incre...

Page 8: ... the ground contact if placed in dry soil or sand If there is still no change in tone increase the power setting Note A receiver can detect a signal many times weaker than what is necessary for a transmitter tone change and short distances can be traced without pulse tone from the loudspeaker WARNING Direct connection to power cable sheaths must be performed by qualified personnel Signal Clamp opt...

Page 9: ...sensitivity Note the blade of the new Receiver must be in line with the Sonde this is the opposite to Line locate method Procedure Attach the Sonde to the rod and insert it into the Drain or Duct to be mapped Keep the Sonde just in view Hold the Receiver vertically directly over the Sonde with the blade in line with the Sonde s orientation Adjust the sensitivity of the Receiver to give a bar graph...

Page 10: ... Repeat the procedure along the route at similar intervals Note while tracking the Sonde altering the receiver s sensitivity is not required unless the depth pipe or the distance between Receiver and Sonde changes Measuring Sonde depth Pinpoint the Sonde as previously described Then rest the Receiver on the ground with the blade s orientation parallel to the orientation of the Sonde Adjust the sen...

Page 11: ...oint of application Note Do not connect the Transmitter to live cables without using a Plug Connector or Live Cable Procedure Connect the Live Plug Connector to the Transmitter and to the live domestic power socket Switch on the socket Note Live Plug Connector contains a protection unit to protect the user and the Transmitter from mains voltage up to 250V Sweep the site holding the SuperC A T upri...

Page 12: ...re some objects which do not radiate any signal which the SuperC A T or any other electromagnetic instrument is unable to detect There are also some live cables which the SuperC A T will not be able to detect in Power mode The SuperC A T does not indicate whether a signal is from a single cable or from several in close proximity Service and Maintenance The SuperC A T and the T1 are designed so tha...

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