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Cleaning

  WARNING: Do not attempt to clean this equipment when it is powered or 

connected to any power source, including batteries, adapters and live cables.

Ensure the equipment is clean and dry whenever possible. 
Clean with a soft, moistened cloth. Do not use abrasive materials or chemicals as they 
may damage the casing, including the reflective labels. Do not use high pressure jets of 
water to clean the equipment.
If using this equipment in foul water systems or other areas where biological hazards 
may be present, use an appropriate disinfectant.

Software upgrades

From time to time, Radiodetection may release software upgrades to enhance features 
and improve performance of the RD5100H

2

O+ locator or transmitter. Software 

upgrades are free of charge and provided through a software manager Personal 
Computer (PC) application.
E-mail alerts and notification of new software releases are sent to all registered users. 

Disassembly

Do not attempt to disassemble this equipment under any circumstances. The locator 
and transmitter contain no user serviceable parts.
Unauthorized disassembly will void the manufacturer’s warranty, and may damage the 
equipment or reduce its performance. 

Service and maintenance

Regularly check your equipment for correct operation by using the Self-Test function  
and eCert.
The locator and transmitter are designed so that they do not require regular 
recalibration. However, as with all safety equipment, it is recommended that they are 
serviced and calibrated at least once a year either at Radiodetection or an approved 
repair center. 

NOTE: Service by non-approved service centers may void the manufacturer’s 
warranty.

Details of Radiodetection offices and distribution partners can be found at  

www.radiodetection.com

Radiodetection products, including this guide, are under continuous development and  
are subject to change without notice. Go to 

www.radiodetection.com

 or contact 

your local Radiodetection representative for the latest information regarding the 
RD5100H

2

O+ locator or any Radiodetection product.

Summary of Contents for RD5100 H2O+

Page 1: ...RD5100 H2 O Multifunction precision cable and pipe locator User Guide PART NO 90 UG113INT 01 ...

Page 2: ...e The RD5100H2 O does not indicate whether a signal is from a single cable or from several in close proximity WARNING Batteries can get hot after prolonged use at full output power Take care while replacing or handling batteries 3 Year Extended Warranty The RD5100H2 O locator and transmitter are covered by a 1 year warranty as standard Customers can extend their warranty period to a total of 3 yea...

Page 3: ...ker 16 Signal strength readout 17 Null Proportional Guidance arrows 18 Battery level 19 Sensitivity readout 20 Volume level 21 Current Direction arrows 22 Radio Mode icon 23 Power Mode icon 24 CD Mode icon 25 Frequency current menu readout 26 Bluetooth status icon Flashing icon means pairing is in progress Solid icon indicates a connection is active 27 Antenna mode icon Indicates antenna mode sele...

Page 4: ...Standby icon 16 Output level indicator 17 Clamp icon Indicates when a signal clamp or other accessory is connected 18 DC Power connected indicator 19 Induction mode indicator 20 A Frame Indicates when the transmitter is in Fault Find mode 21 CD Mode Indicates that the transmitter is in Current Direction Mode 22 Voltage WARNING indicator Indicates that the transmitter is outputting potentially haza...

Page 5: ...ve terminals as indicated To fit the D cell batteries in the transmitter unlatch the accessory tray The battery compartment is located underneath the transmitter body Use the turnkey to unlatch the battery compartment Insert eight D Cell Alkaline or NiMH batteries taking care to align the positive and negative terminals as indicated Alternatively you can power the transmitter from a mains or vehic...

Page 6: ...the model of your locator MAX V Set the output voltage to maximum 90V BT Enable disable or pair Bluetooth connections Examples of using the menu selecting options and making changes Locator compass enable or disable The locator compass can be enable or disabled To disable the compass 1 Press the key to enter the menu 2 Scroll to the COMPA compass menu using the or arrows 3 Press the key to enter t...

Page 7: ...LLY LETHAL Direct connections to live conductors should be attempted by fully qualified personnel only using the relevant products that allow connections to energized lines Induction The transmitter is placed on the ground over or near the survey area You select the appropriate frequency The transmitter will then induce the signal indiscriminately to any nearby metallic conductor In induction mode...

Page 8: ...al clamp may be used The clamp is plugged into the output of the transmitter and provides a means of applying a locate signal to an insulated live wire This is particularly useful with live insulated cables as it removes the need to disable the power and break the line WARNING Do not clamp around uninsulated live conductors WARNING Before applying or removing the clamp around a power cable ensure ...

Page 9: ... RD5100H2 O locators and requires a Bluetooth equipped transmitter RD5100H2 O Tx NOTE Operating in built up areas and in areas with high electromagnetic interference may reduce iLOC s performance Pairing to a transmitter To pair to a transmitter you require an RD5100H2 O Tx transmitter Before you begin you should switch off all nearby Bluetooth equipment as they may interfere with the locator and ...

Page 10: ...Scroll up or down through the power output options using the or keys STDBY Transmitter standby mode the connection is still active but the output is disabled use to prolong battery life LOW Low power output MED Medium power output HIGH High power output BOOST Temporarily boosts transmitter power output to its maximum level 4 Once you have selected the mode you want press the key to confirm 5 Press...

Page 11: ...rs Disassembly Do not attempt to disassemble this equipment under any circumstances The locator and transmitter contain no user serviceable parts Unauthorized disassembly will void the manufacturer s warranty and may damage the equipment or reduce its performance Service and maintenance Regularly check your equipment for correct operation by using the Self Test function and eCert The locator and t...

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