SPX RADIODETECTION RD5100 H2O+ Operation Manual Download Page 6

 

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O+ Operation Manual 

 

© 2018 Radiodetection Ltd 

Follow your company and national safety procedures and 
or requirements when operating this equipment in any 
environment or workplace. If you are unsure what 
policies or procedures apply, contact your company or 
site’s occupational health and safety officer or your local 
government for more information. 

Do not use this equipment if you suspect that any 
component or accessory is damaged or faulty. 

Before inserting the earth stake into the ground, ensure 
there are no shallow cables or services that could be 
damaged by the earth stake. 

Use authorized accessories only. Incompatible 
accessories may damage the equipment or give 
inaccurate readings. 

If you intend to uncover a sub-surface utility by digging, 
you must follow your company, region and country’s 
codes of practice for excavation. 

Keep this equipment clean and arrange for regular 
services with an authorized Radiodetection service 
center. More information can be found in the Appendix or 
from your local Radiodetection representative. 

It is important to regularly clean and sanitize products 
which may become contaminated through contact with 
foul water or other contaminants. 

Headphone use: you need to remain alert to traffic and 
other hazards that are normally heard outdoors. Always 
turn the volume down before plugging headphones into 

an audio source and use only the minimum level, 
necessary to take your measurements. Excessive 
exposure to loud sounds can cause hearing damage. 

Do not attempt to open or dismantle any part of this 
equipment unless directed specifically by this manual. 
Doing so may render the equipment faulty and may void 
the manufacturer’s warranty. 

You are responsible for determining whether you 
consider the measurement results to be valid and for any 
conclusions that are reached or any measures that are 
taken as a result thereof. Radiodetection can neither 
guarantee the validity of any measuring results nor can 
we accept liability for any such results. We are on no 
account able to accept liability for any damage which 
may be caused as a consequence of the use of these 
results. Please see the Standard Warranty Terms 
enclosed with the product for further information. 

2.7 Training 

Radiodetection provides training services for most 
Radiodetection products. 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 your local Radiodetection representative. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for RADIODETECTION RD5100 H2O+

Page 1: ...RD5100 H2O Precision water and gas industry pipe locator and transmitter Operation manual 90 5100H20 OPMAN ENG 01...

Page 2: ...5 2 Locate modes 20 5 3 Compass 21 5 4 Trace 21 5 5 Sweep and search 21 Section 6 Depth and current readings 23 6 1 TruDepth 23 6 2 Verifying depth measurements 24 6 3 Current readings 24 Section 7 Lo...

Page 3: ...live conductors is POTENTIALLY LETHAL Direct connections to live conductors should be attempted by fully qualified personnel only using the relevant products that allow connections to energized lines...

Page 4: ...uant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment gener...

Page 5: ...ied out at least once a year either at Radiodetection s service center or an approved Radiodetection service center Alternatively eCertTM may be used to validate the calibration of the RD5100H2O locat...

Page 6: ...other contaminants Headphone use you need to remain alert to traffic and other hazards that are normally heard outdoors Always turn the volume down before plugging headphones into an audio source and...

Page 7: ...RD5100H2O Operation Manual 6 2018 Radiodetection Ltd Figure 3 1 RD5100H2O locator...

Page 8: ...14 Down arrow key Decrease gain in power and radio modes 15 Frequency key Scroll through frequencies from low to high Locator display icons 16 Battery icon Indicates the battery level 17 Signal streng...

Page 9: ...RD5100H2O Operation Manual 8 2018 Radiodetection Ltd Figure 3 2 RD5100H2O Tx transmitter...

Page 10: ...25 Output power level Displays the output power in watts or as a percentage 26 Resistance measurements Displays the resistance or current in Direct Connection mode 27 Alphanumeric description of selec...

Page 11: ...s 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 selection and return to the previo...

Page 12: ...the D cell batteries in the locator unlatch the battery compartment as shown in Figure 4 1 Figure 4 1 Open the battery compartment Insert two good quality D cell batteries as shown in Figure 4 2 NOTE...

Page 13: ...k completely then lift the battery pack away Figure 4 5 Repeat then lift the battery pack away To fit a new battery lift both accessory covers slightly then gently push the replacement pack into place...

Page 14: ...e Refer to Figure 4 11 5 Close the battery pack turn the retaining latch and replace the accessory tray Figure 4 9 Opening the battery compartment Figure 4 10 Press the release catch and lift the batt...

Page 15: ...o switch the locator or transmitter off press and hold the key until the screen blanks off NOTE The locator will automatically power off after 5 minutes if no keys are pressed 4 3 Keypad actions short...

Page 16: ...D5100H2O locator and transmitter settings can be accessed via the menu Once in the menu it is possible to change settings according to your personal preferences and operating requirements Some example...

Page 17: ...key to accept your selection and return to the main menu 6 Press the key to return to the main operation screen 4 6 Dynamic Overload Protection Dynamic Overload Protection DOP allows you to locate acc...

Page 18: ...modes to help you select the optimal settings for your requirements whilst helping to prolong battery life Adjusting power output To adjust the power output 1 Press the or keys to increase or decreas...

Page 19: ...mode the measurement is derived from an AC signal applied to the utility from the transmitter Impedance voltage measurements 1 Connect the Direct Connection leads to the utility and switch on the tran...

Page 20: ...4 Clip the black connection lead as far away as possible and at 90 to the ground stake or suitable ground point nearby ensuring that a positive connection is achieved 5 The display will show the Dire...

Page 21: ...ter before using the TPI to pinpoint the target utility Guidance mode is automatically selected when an available active frequency is selected on the locator Active frequencies include 512Hz 640Hz i 4...

Page 22: ...important before conducting any excavation work to help ensure that buried lines are not damaged Passive sweep A passive sweep is used to locate Power or Radio signals that may radiate from buried con...

Page 23: ...picking up any airborne signals directly from the transmitter When the transmitter and locator are in line both operators start to move forward in parallel The operator with the locator sweeps it back...

Page 24: ...ees in the line Go at least 5m 16ft from a bend for best accuracy TruDepth for buried conductors or sondes TruDepth and Compass It is important to note that the RD5100H2O locator will only display dep...

Page 25: ...locator in the field Both methods require the use of a transmitter Method 1 Place the transmitter on top of a non metallic object 18 500mm in height or more on the ground and away from any buried line...

Page 26: ...t measurement compensates for depth signal response will be less as the depth increases The line with the highest current measurement rather than the line giving the strongest response is the target l...

Page 27: ...and confirm the accuracy of the Peak pinpoint with null arrows Check the locator is directly over the line with the locator at right angles to it and vertical The locator will automatically estimate a...

Page 28: ...et line or to marking the wrong line A certain degree of coupling is unavoidable in many situations but there are ways in which a careful user can reduce coupling and increase location reliability Avo...

Page 29: ...ortant to get the best possible grounding for the transmitter This provides the lowest resistance ground path and the best output signal If it is not possible to use the ground stake the following are...

Page 30: ...coupling to other lines A clamp can sometimes be a more effective method of applying the signal than Direct Connection The target line will carry the strongest signal The other lines will carry the w...

Page 31: ...ttings and couplings Preparation Insert a new battery into the sonde A new battery or a freshly recharged battery should be used at the beginning of each day and preferably at the start of each new jo...

Page 32: ...2O locator will automatically display the depth of a located sonde providing the locator is correctly oriented and positioned above the sonde Using the LCD compass as a guide rotate the locator until...

Page 33: ...e is energized whilst in line mode its whole length is energized To use as a sonde connect both transmitter leads to the FlexiTrace stud terminals As the FlexiTrace terminals are not color coded it do...

Page 34: ...re low frequency making them unsuitable for connection with a normal clamp or induction These can however be applied with a transmitter CD clamp Using Current Direction CD to aid line identification T...

Page 35: ...ight on the Peak of a positive half cycle A It gradually moves towards the zero crossing point D and ends up on the Peak of a negative half cycle F The direction has shifted from forwards to backwards...

Page 36: ...switch Bluetooth off 1 Press the key to enter the menu 2 Scroll to the BT menu using the or keys 3 Press the key locator or the key transmitter to enter the BT menu 4 Scroll up or down to the OFF opti...

Page 37: ...ter the menu 2 Scroll to the BT menu using the or keys 3 Press the key to enter the BT menu 4 Scroll up or down to the STDBY menu 5 Press the key to confirm your choice To set Bluetooth connection mod...

Page 38: ...for this unit BT002 Internal Bluetooth error BT003 Locator not paired with transmitter BT004 Locator not paired with PC PDA BT005 Paired but connection attempt failed Power cycling may be required BT0...

Page 39: ...t by pressing the key until the frequency is displayed on screen 2 iLOC commands are sent using the key press it to send the new frequency to the transmitter 3 The locator s LCD will display SEND mome...

Page 40: ...re If the process fails you may be out of range or there may be an error in the connection Move closer to the transmitter and retry the procedure If the connection continues to fail return to the tran...

Page 41: ...wever as with all safety equipment it is recommended and may be required by law that they are serviced at least once a year either at Radiodetection or a Radiodetection approved repair center Regularl...

Page 42: ...alerts advising about any new software and special offers related to its product range Users will be able to opt out at any moment from receiving software and technical notifications or just from rec...

Page 43: ...er Signal Clamp 10 TX CLAMP 100 5 130mm Transmitter Signal Clamp 10 TX CLAMP 130 8 5 215mm Transmitter Signal Clamp 10 TX CLAMP 215 CD Transmitter Clamp 10 TX CD CLAMP Signal Clamp Extension Rod 10 TX...

Page 44: ...NI 33 S13 Sonde Kit includes M10 Stud and Plain End Caps two Batteries and Case 10 SONDE S13 33 S18A Sonde 33kHz with M10 Stud End Cap and one D1 3N battery 10 SONDE S18A 33 S18A Sonde 33kHz Kit with...

Page 45: ...tomotive charger includes power lead 10 RX51 MABATPACK LION XX RD5100H2O Transmitter accessories Li Ion rechargeable battery pack no charger 10 TX BATPACK LION 8 cells battery tray 8x D Cell LR20 10 T...

Page 46: ...ation for details Visit www radiodetection com rdmanager Warranty Registration for free software upgrades Visit www radiodetection com For more accessories please visit www radiodetection com accessor...

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