RD4000 Locating System User Manual
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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.
Power supply
The transmitter can be powered by either:
•
Internal alkaline batteries
•
A rechargeable battery pack (optional)
•
A 12-volt battery supply
•
A mains operated battery charger/eliminator.
Internal alkaline batteries
The transmitter houses 12 D-size (LR20) alkaline
batteries fitted into a battery tray at the base of the
transmitter housing. The housing incorporates
plastic polarity indicators.
Rechargeable battery pack (optional)
An optional Radiodetection rechargeable battery
pack containing 12 Nickel-Metal-Hydride (NiMH)
batteries is available for the RD4000T3,
RD4000T3F, and RD4000T10 transmitters and is
fully interchangeable with the standard battery pack housing.
The rechargeable battery pack can be charged from
either a 12-volt supply or mains power supply and the
transmitter can be operated whilst charging.
The rechargeable batteries are not user replaceable. If a fault occurs
with the rechargeable pack, it must be returned to Radiodetection for repair.
External 12 volt battery supply
The transmitter can be powered by a 12-volt vehicle battery. A socket is provided in the battery pack housing for
this purpose.
Mains operated battery charger/eliminator
Using a mains operated battery charger/eliminator enables the transmitter to be used at the same time as the
batteries are charging (rechargeable batteries only). The pack can also be recharged with the pack removed
from the transmitter.
Battery low level warning
RD4000T3 and RD4000 T3F
There is no battery level indication on the RD4000T3.
When the batteries have approximately 30 minutes or less use remaining, the speaker tone and transmitter
output signal will switch off for one second in every five seconds. When the batteries have insufficient charge
remaining to ensure correct operation the unit will switch off. In FF mode (T3F only) the output signal will not
switch off and on but will continue until the batteries have insufficient charge and the T3F switches off.
Note: Ensure that you always have enough battery charge available to complete the task.
Battery pack
release catch