Radiodetection RD2000 Super C.A.T+ User Manual Download Page 8

Clip the ground cable to an independent grounding point a few  

meters away from the transmitter and preferably perpendicular to  

the probable route of the target cable or pipeline. Do not attach the 

ground cable to water pipes or any buried line which could carry  

the induced locate signal.

Start with the T1’s lowest power setting. A pulsed loudspeaker tone 

indicates a good connection. If there is no tonal change, check the 

electrical contacts and the ground. If necessary, change the position of 

the ground stake or pour water over 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 (optional extra)

The Signal Clamp applies a signal to a pipe or a live cable without 

interrupting the supply. It applies a very discriminating signal with 

reduced coupling to other conductors.

WARNING! To avoid the risk of electric shock, the signal clamp 
must be connected to the transmitter before being placed around 
the pipe or cable.

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

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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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