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4.23 UTIL mode
The RD8200G GPS locator UTIL mode can be used to
set the utility and service type being located during a
survey.
The full list of available utilities is:
Display Utility / Type of
marking
>GAS< Gas
>TEL< Telecom
>SEW< Sewer
>TMA< Temporary Markings
>H2O< Potable Water
>PWR< Power
>EXL< Excavation Limit
>IRR< Reclaimed Water
>CTV< Cable TV
To select a utility:
If UTIL is enabled the locator will not start until a
selection is made.
1. Press the key to turn on the locator:
2. The display will show the word TICKT followed by
UTIL
3. Press the antenna key and use the or keys
to select the desired utility or marking type
4. If required press the antenna key again and use
the or keys to select DIST (for a service cable
or pipe) or TRANS (for a main distribution cable or
pipe).
5. Press the key to confirm your choices and to start
the locator
– you may have to press the
key up
to 3 times.
The selections are stored into its internal memory and
can be viewed in the usage logs as mentioned in 4.22.
A utility can be switched from one type to another or the
service type can be changed during a survey by a long
press of the Survey Measurement key .
Enabling or disabling individual utilities:
1. Press the key to enter the menu
2. Scroll to the ULIST menu using the or keys
3. Press the key to enter the ULIST menu
4. Select a utility or marking type using the or
keys
5. Press the to enter the menu of the utility type and
use the or select ON or OFF
6. Press the key to accept your changes
7. Press the key again to exit the ULIST menu
8. Press the once again to exit the main MENU .
4.24 GPS (GNSS)
The RD8200 locator can be paired to an external GPS
device or use its internal GPS module when fitted to
detect and store its latitude, longitude and accurate UTC
time alongside its locating data using RD Map
™+ or the
automatic logging system (8200G model only).
The presence of GNSS data allows for the data to be
mapped easily and to export and save the information
directly into GIS systems.
For more details on connecting to and sharing data with
an external device, refer to Section 12.
GPS menu
To enter the GPS menu:
1 Press the key to enter the menu
2 Scroll to the GPS menu using the or keys
3 Press the key to enter the GPS menu
Use the or keys to scroll through the 5 options:

RESET : Select YES to reset the internal GPS
(8200G GPS equipped model only)

INT : Select this to use the internal GPS if
present

EXTM : Select this to use GPS from RD MAP+
(features need to be enabled in the app)

OFF : Select this to switch off the internal GPS
module and save battery

SBAS: Select this to switch ON or OFF SBAS
(Satellite-Based Augmentation System).
SBAS can improve GPS accuracy, particularly
in N.America
EXIT: Select this to exit the GPS menu
4 Press the key to accept your changes and exit
the GPS menu
5 Press the key to exit the menu
Note: When SBAS is ON the GPS system may take
longer to lock
Internal
GNSS ‘GPS’
RD8200G GPS locator have an internal GNSS module.
When internal GPS is enabled, it will automatically try to