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Setting up your system
The RD7200 locator and transmitter menus allow you to select or change system options.
Once entered, the menu is navigated using the arrow keys. Navigation is consistent on both
the transmitter and the locator. When in the menu, most on-screen icons will temporarily
disappear and the menu options will appear in the bottom left-hand corner of the display.
The right arrow enters a submenu and the left arrow returns to the previous menu.
Note that when browsing the locator menu, the
and
keys act as left and right arrows.
When browsing the transmitter menu, the
and
keys act as left and right arrows.
To navigate menus:
1. Press the
key to enter the menu.
2. Use the
or
keys to scroll through the menu options.
3. Press the
key to enter the option’s submenu.
4. Use the
or
keys to scroll through the submenu options.
5. Press the
key to confirm a selection and return to the previous menu.
6. Press the
key to return to the main operation screen.
NOTE: When you select an option and press the
key, the option will be enabled
automatically.
Locator menu options
•
VOL: Adjust the speaker volume from 0 (mute) to 5 (loudest).
•
UNITS: Select metric or imperial units.
•
LANG: Select menu language.
•
POWER: Select local power network frequency: 50 or 60Hz.
•
ANT: Enable or disable any antenna mode with the exception of Peak.
•
FREQ: Enable or disable individual frequencies.
•
ALERT: Enable or disable Strike
Alert
™.
•
BATT: Set battery type: Alkaline or NiMH. Li-Ion auto-selects when connected.
•
ARROW: Select Null or proportional Guidance arrows in Peak+ mode
•
COMPA: Enable or disable display of the Compass feature.
•
VALRT: Enable or disable the vibration feature.
•
AUDIO: Select High or Low sound levels.
•
SWING: Enable or disable Swing warning.
•
INFO: Shows the software version, run a Self-Test, display the date of the most
recent service recalibration (M CAL) or the most recent eCert calibration.
Transmitter menu options
•
VOL: Adjust the speaker volume from 0 (mute) to 3 (loudest).
•
FREQ: Enable or disable individual frequencies.
•
BOOST: Boost transmitter output for a specified period of time (in minutes).
•
LANG: Select menu language.
•
OPT F: Run SideStep
auto
™
to auto-select a locate frequency for the connected utility.
•
BATT: Set battery type: ALK, NiMH or Li-Ion and enable / disable Eco mode.
•
MAX P: Set the transmitter to output its maximum wattage.
•
MODEL: Match the transmitter setting to the model of your locator.
•
MAX V: Set the output voltage to maximum (90V).
•
INFO: Shows the software version
Examples of using the menu, selecting options and
making changes:
Locator mains power frequency
To select the correct frequency (50 or 60Hz) for your country or region’s power supply:
1. Press the
key to enter the menu.
2. Scroll to the POWER menu using the
or
keys.
3. Press the
key to enter the POWER menu.
4. Use the
or
keys to select the correct mains frequency.
5. Press the
key twice to accept your selection and return to the main operation
screen.
Batteries
It is important to set the system to match the currently installed battery type to ensure
optimal performance and correct battery level indication.
To set your battery type:
1. Press the
key to enter the menu.
2. Scroll to the BATT menu using the
or
arrows.
3. Press the
key (on the locator) or the
key (on the transmitter) to enter the BATT
menu.
4. Scroll up or down to select the correct battery type (Alkaline, Nickel-metal Hydride
or Lithium-Ion). Lithium-Ion is automatically selected when a Li-Ion pack is connected
to a locator.
5. Press the
key twice to accept your selection and return to the main operation screen.
