RD8100 QUICK START GUIDE
This guide provides the most basic procedures for using the RD8100 Locator. Additional information on
utility locating and equipment operation is found in the User Guide and Operations Manual.
Transmitter
– Direct Connection
Plug red & black leads into connection socket
on transmitter.
Connect red lead to conductor. Make metal to
metal contact with red lead and target utility.
Not to be used with live electrical wires.
Drive the ground spike into the earth and connect
black lead to ground spike.
It is best to place the ground away from the
connection point at a right angle to the conductor
path.
• Turn on transmitter by pushing button.
• Set frequency to 33khz, pushing button.
• Set power to 3 bars by pushing buttons.
• Verify output by checking mA reading.
20 mA or more indicates good signal output.
Power Bars
Frequency
Output
