RD8000
Radiodetection’s universal
precision locator.
Operation Manual
l
Issue 1
July 2008
90/RD8K-OPMAN-ENG/01
Page 1: ...RD8000 Radiodetection s universal precision locator Operation Manual l Issue 1 l July 2008 90 RD8K OPMAN ENG 01...
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Page 3: ...void the user s authority to operate the equipment To comply with the FCC RD explore compliance requirements this device and its antenna must not be co located or operated in conjunction with any oth...
Page 4: ...Our qualified instructors will train equipment operators or other personnel at your preferred location or at Radiodetection headquarters For more information go to www radiodetection com or contact y...
Page 5: ...3 5 Headphones 8 3 6 Frequencies 8 3 6 1 Passive frequencies 8 3 6 2 Active frequencies 8 3 6 3 Selecting frequencies 9 3 7 TruDepth measurement 9 3 8 SideStepauto 9 3 8 1 Using SideStepauto 9 3 9 Dy...
Page 6: ...0 10 3 2 Available transmitter clamps 31 10 4 Sondes 31 10 4 1 When to use a sonde 31 10 4 2 Choosing a suitable sonde 31 10 4 3 Preparation 31 10 4 4 Propelling a sonde 31 10 4 5 Locating and tracing...
Page 7: ...8 6 Taking current readings 24 Figure 8 7 Current readings using transmitter signals 25 Figures 9 1 9 4 Interference from services 26 Figure 9 5 Making double ended connections 28 Figure 10 1 Connect...
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Page 9: ...iodetection s advanced remote control technology that allows you to control the transmitter using the RD8000 receiver Section 7 introduces the theory and practice of cable and pipe location using the...
Page 10: ...ual Figure 2 1 RD8000 receiver Figure 2 3 receiver keypad Figure 2 4 receiver LCD Figure 2 2 RD8000 showing Bluetooth antenna 1 7 2 3 6 5 4 8 9 10 11 13 12 14 15 16 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27...
Page 11: ...tatus Tx standby Indicates that the transmitter is in Standby Mode Current depth indicator 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 2 1 RD8000 receiver 2 1 1 Receiver features Keypad LCD with a...
Page 12: ...D8000 Operation Manual Figure 2 5 RD8000 transmitter Figure 2 7 transmitter keypad Figure 2 8 transmitter LCD 3 2 1 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 8 5 6 7 7 Figure 2 6 Rechargeable battery pack...
Page 13: ...d measurements are based on the currently selected mode or the attached accessory if applicable Opens a submenu 2 2 3 Transmitter screen icons 5 6 7 8 Battery icon Indicates the battery level Alphanum...
Page 14: ...and transmitter are battery powered Install good quality D cell NiMH or Alkaline batteries into the receiver and transmitter battery compartments Alternatively you can power the transmitter from a mai...
Page 15: ...p or down to select the correct battery type Press the key to accept your selection and return to the main menu Press the key to return to the main operation screen The RD8000 is now ready to use 3 3...
Page 16: ...Wearing headphones may impede your awareness to dangers in the field such as moving traffic or other heavy machinery Exercise caution 3 6 Frequencies The RD8000 supports a very large range of locatabl...
Page 17: ...nits of measurement as follows Less than 1 meter depth is displayed in centimeters Greater than 1 meter depth is displayed in meters Less than 3 feet depth is displayed in inches Greater than 3 feet d...
Page 18: ...the ALERT menu Scroll to the ON option using the or arrows Press the key to enable StrikeAlert and exit the ALERT menu Press the key to exit the menu 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 11 1 Using Stri...
Page 19: ...s you can adjust the transmitter s power output remotely using the receiver For more information please refer to Section 6 To adjust the power output Switch on the transmitter Press the or keys to inc...
Page 20: ...and return to the main menu Press the key to exit the menu 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The RD8000 is capable of recording survey measurements to internal flash memory When a measurement is taken and saved the RD800...
Page 21: ...RD8000 receiver Press the key to switch on the unit Press the key to enter the menu Press the or arrows to select the BT option Press the key to enter the BT menu 1 2 3 4 5 1 About wireless connection...
Page 22: ...s integrated Bluetooth module Connecting to a PDA allows you to analyze your survey data in real time in the field with Radiodetection s SurveyCERT software for Pocket PC 5 4 1 Connection requirement...
Page 23: ...ain To reset the wireless connections Press the key to enter the menu Scroll to the BT menu using the or arrows Press the key to enter the BT menu Scroll to the RESET menu using the or arrows Press th...
Page 24: ...are ready to pair press the key on the transmitter and the key on the receiver You must press these keys within a 30 second window otherwise the connection may time out The transmitter and the receiv...
Page 25: ...mand to the transmitter If the command is sent successfully an asterisk will appear next to the frequency on the receiver s LCD 6 5 Adjusting power iLOC lets you adjust the transmitter s power output...
Page 26: ...This is particularly useful for locating deep utilities quickly and indiscriminately Once you have located a target in single 1 2 antenna mode you should then use Null or Peak modes to gain a more ac...
Page 27: ...ine 1 2 Peak mode Null mode True Position Peak Position Null Position 7 4 Pinpoint Pinpointing a target line in peak mode defines the exact position of a target line after it has been traced and its p...
Page 28: ...yards line of sight Figure 7 5 Inductive search Switch to null response mode and move the receiver to find the null position If the position of the peak and the null pinpoints correspond it can be as...
Page 29: ...When the transmitter and receiver are in line both operators start to move forward in parallel The operator with the receiver sweeps it backwards and forwards keeping the receiver vertical as they pro...
Page 30: ...nted use the LCD Compass When locating lines make sure the Compass displays the line in the 6 o clock position When locating sondes see Section 10 4 make sure the Compass displays the line in the East...
Page 31: ...ble or pipe running in close parallel to the target pipe or cable There are two ways of checking the calibration of the receiver in the field Both methods require the use of a transmitter Method 1 Pla...
Page 32: ...cy being used the rate of decrease should be regular with no sudden drops or changes Any sudden or abrupt current change indicates that the line or its condition has changed In congested areas where t...
Page 33: ...l The receiver will automatically estimate and display depth on the LCD A signal coupled to a nearby line may distort the accuracy of the measurement If the accuracy of the reading is suspect sweep th...
Page 34: ...n enable the other conductors to be located Locate each conductor and mark its position Move the transmitter down the route and continue locating and marking Trace each conductor out of the search are...
Page 35: ...sheath is bonded to the metal column therefore a simple connection onto the column enables the user to locate the street lighting quickly and safely without having to call out a technician from the li...
Page 36: ...tifying a target line in a situation such as a heavily congested industrial site provided there are access points at each end of the line 9 3 1 Making a double ended connection Connect the transmitter...
Page 37: ...d in a chamber on a tray or other access point by fitting a clamp to the receiver and examining each cable in turn Signal strength response shown on the receiver display should be noted for each cable...
Page 38: ...on as the standard clamp but is useful in cramped situations where there is insufficient access for the standard clamp The small clamp is suitable for cables up to 50mm diameter Current Direction CD a...
Page 39: ...ally small enough and sufficiently robust for the application Ensure that the frequency of the sonde corresponds with the receiver frequency the receiver will not locate the sonde unless the frequenci...
Page 40: ...to orient the blade of the receiver with the direction of the sonde Rotate the receiver as if the blade is a pivot Stop when the bar graph indicates a peak Move the receiver from side to side until t...
Page 41: ...nde has a long life for daily use in all conditions Figure 10 11 Sewer sonde Super sonde A particularly rugged sonde for use in deep sewers FlexiTrace The FlexiTrace is a traceable plastic covered fib...
Page 42: ...enna 10 6 1 When to use a submersible antenna Tracing buried pipes and cables across waterways and estuaries are frequent and critical locating applications Less frequent but equally important is trac...
Page 43: ...ld locate and trace a known line blindfolded receiving directions from the user with the receiver out of sight of the line and the diver Because of rapid signal loss and a combination of large surface...
Page 44: ...ocate a fault on a target line Reference readings help to provide the following information 1 2 3 4 Severity of fault Survey interval Before taking the reference reading set up the transmitter and rec...
Page 45: ...arrow will lock on to the fault signal and point forward and the dB readings will increase When the fault is passed the arrow will point back towards the transmitter Take readings at smaller survey i...
Page 46: ...transmitter signal must be directly coupled to the target line and with a remote ground connection It cannot be applied by normal clamp or induction but can be applied with a transmitter CD clamp 12...
Page 47: ...returning to C which is the last point at which a CD reading was achieved and performing a CD reset the response at C will be equivalent to that of A In most cases the phase angle shift does not occur...
Page 48: ...13 1 4 Disassembly Do not attempt to disassemble this equipment under any circumstances The receiver and transmitter contain no user serviceable parts Disassembly may damage the equipment and or reduc...
Page 49: ...ery life Rx 30 hours intermittent Tx use dependent on signal conditions typically 15 hours Tx rechargeable battery pack 8 hours on high power output Warranty 36 Months upon registration Dynamic overlo...
Page 50: ...mer to 12V DC New 10 RD7K8KUMPSU Tx Direct Connection Lead 17 TX2609E1 Earth Stake 04 PT1505N27 New Short Earth Stake 04 ET2980P8 8 5 215mm Transmitter Clamp 10 RD4GT0235 Signal Clamp Extension Rod 10...
Page 51: ...wo Flexrods together 02 FR0818N1 Flexrod Blank for Machinery 02 FR0336 115mm 4 5 Diameter Floats Pair 10 SU0344 M10 Thread Protecting Nipple 02 P105O External Shell for heavy duty applications Diamete...
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