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Section 12 - Appendices
12.1 Care and maintenance
The locator and transmitter are robust,
durable and weatherproof. However you can extend
your equipment’s life by following these care and
maintenance guidelines.
12.1.1 General
Store the equipment in a clean and dry environment.
Ensure all terminals and connection sockets are clean,
free of debris and corrosion and are undamaged.
Do not use this equipment when damaged or faulty.
12.1.2 Batteries and power supply
Use good quality Alkaline or NiMH batteries only.
When using an AC adapter, use only Radiodetection
approved adapters.
Only use Radiodetection approved Li-ion battery packs.
12.1.3 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 this equipment with soft, moistened cloth.
If using this equipment in foul water systems or other
areas where biological hazards may be present, use an
appropriate disinfectant.
Do not use abrasive materials or chemicals as they may
damage the casing, including the reflective labels.
Do not use high pressure hoses.
12.1.4 Disassembly
Do not attempt to disassemble this equipment under
any circumstances. The locator and transmitter contain
no user serviceable parts.
Disassembly may damage the equipment and or reduce
its performance and may void the manufacturer’s
warranty.
12.1.5 Service and maintenance
The locator and transmitter are designed to minimize
the requirement for regular calibration. However, as with
all safety equipment, it is recommended (and may be
required by law) that they are serviced at least once a
year, either at Radiodetection or a Radiodetection-
approved repair center.
Regularly check your equipment using eCert. This
automatic validation test ensures the equipment is valid
according to its original factory calibration, see 12.6.
NOTE: Service by non-approved service centers or
operators may void the manufacturer’s warranty.
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 or any
Radiodetection product.
12.2 Time and Date error
messages
PLM and TLM logging models feature an
internal clock which is used to time and date survey
measurements, the 1x second internal logging and for
the CALSafe feature.
Every time the locator is switched on it performs a
check to verify its correct operation.
In the unlikely event of an issue with this clock the
system will report an error message:
The unit will emit a warning audio tone and display the
word
ERROR , followed by a 3 digit error code.
Please make a note of this code and contact your
nearest service center.
12.3 Warranty and extended
warranty
Marker locators and transmitters are covered by a 1
year warranty as standard.
Customers can extend the warranty period to a total of 3
years by registering their products (locators and
transmitters) within 3 months from purchase.
Registration is done using the RD Manager PC
software. See section 12.4.
From time to time Radiodetection may release new
software to improve the performance or add new
functionalities to his products. By registering user will
benefits from subscribing to e-mail alerts advising about
any new software and special offers related to its
product range.
Users will be able to opt out at any moment from
receiving software and technical notifications or just
from receiving marketing material.