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4.9 Passive Avoidance
Passive Avoidance mode allows you to survey an area
quickly by detecting power and radio signals
simultaneously.
To select Passive Avoidance mode
1 Press the
key repeatedly until you find the
PASSIV
mode
Passive avoidance mode is now selected. Perform your
survey as required.
Note: In Passive mode depth and current readings will
not be displayed.
4.10 Strike
Alert
™
Strike
Alert
detects the possible presence of shallow
utilities, and warns the operator with a series of flashing
asterisks on the display and an audible alarm,
characterized by a rapid warbling sound.
Strike
Alert
will activate in Power, Passive and Active
locate modes.
RD8200 locators are shipped with Strike
Alert
enabled by
default; this can be disabled by accessing the Strike
Alert
(
‘ALERT’) menu and setting StrikeAlert to OFF.
Strike
Alert
can also be disabled using the RD Manager
Online PC software. Refer to the RD Manager Online
operation manual for further information.
WARNING! Muting audio on the locator will disable
Strike
Alert
Audio alarm.
4.11 Swing Warning
The RD8200 locator is equipped with a Swing Warning
system.
In order to operate the RD8200(G) locator properly, this
must not be swinged or tilted more than a few degrees
from the vertical. Swinging or tilting the locator will affect
the locate and depth/current accuracy.
The Swing Warning system will alert operators of
excessive swinging, to remind them to use the device
correctly
RD8200 locators are shipped with Swing Warning
enabled by default; this can be disabled by accessing
the Swing Warning (
‘SWING) menu and setting it to
OFF.
WARNING! Muting audio on the locator will disable
Swing Warning Audio alarm.
4.12 Vibration (haptic) Warnings
The RD8200 locators are equipped with a vibration
system in the handle, providing haptic feedback to the
user when an alarm is active.
The handle will vibrate to warn the user of shallow
cables/pipes, overload condition and swing warning.
This is a safety feature that can be useful in noisy
environments.
RD8200 locators are shipped with Vibration Feedback
enabled by default; this can be disabled by accessing
the Swing Warning (
‘VALRT’) menu and setting it to
OFF.
4.13 Backlight
The transmitter and locator feature a backlight to
improve LCD visibility when required. The locator’s
backlight is controlled by an ambient light sensor and
does not require adjustment by the user.
The transmitter’s LCD backlight is activated whenever
you press a key. The backlight will automatically switch
off after a few minutes.
4.14 Bluetooth wireless
All RD8200 locators feature a Bluetooth wireless module
as standard, providing the ability to connect to
compatible devices such as iLOC enabled transmitters
(Tx-10B), PCs, laptops or handheld devices running a
compatible application.
Refer to Section 12 for further information about
Bluetooth wireless connections and how to pair your
devices.
NOTE: The RD8200 locator wireless features may be
subject to national and or local regulations. Consult your
local authorities for more information.
WARNING! Do not attempt any wireless connection in
areas where such technology is considered hazardous.
This may include: petrochemical facilities, medical facilities
or around navigation equipment.
4.15 iLOC
™ and SideStep™
iLOC is a standard feature of all RD8200 locators, and
lets you control a Bluetooth enabled transmitter remotely
from your locator.
With iLOC you can adjust the frequency and power
settings, and use SideStep
™
.
iLOC commands are sent over a Bluetooth module that
can operate at distances of up to 450m / 1400ft in direct
line of sight.
SideStep changes the selected frequency by several
Hertz and automatically sets the locator’s locate
