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RT8872 Transmitter
Quick Guide
Prepare for Use
When you unpack your RT8872 Transmitter, make sure there is no shipping damage.
The RT8872 comes with “C” batteries already installed. If you need to change the
batteries, the compartment is located on the back of the Transmitter.
RT8872 Transmitter Indicators and Controls
DC Jack
(disabled)
Transmitter Output Jack
The Red/Black Cord, Coupler and
Flexicoupler connect here to create a
direct connect or coupler inductive
circuit on the buried utility.
Load Rate Indicator
Indicator symbol flashes to
indicate signal transmission
via coupler induction
or direct connection.
INDICATORS/DISPLAY
CONTROLS
Relative Resistance,
Voltage and Current
The transmitter can display
the resistance, voltage and
amperage of the trans-
mitted frequency.
NOTE: This is a relative
measurement based on
the feedback from the
transmitted signal.
Output
Signal Level
Adjusts the power
output from the
Transmitter.
Frequency Selector
Selects frequencies
by toggling through
available frequencies.
8kHz, 65Hz, 200 Hz,
480Hz, 33kHz &
82kHz are standard
on the 8869.
Transmitter
Power ON/OFF
LED panel lights up
when unit is on.
052317
Electric shock hazard:
• Tool is designed to detect
electromagnetic field emitted from
Camera Sondes and buried metallic
utilities. There are buried cables,
pipes, and utilities this instrument
CANNOT detect.
• LOCATING is not an exact science.
The only certain way to be sure of the
existence, location, or depth of buried
utilities is to carefully expose (dig up)
the utility.
• De-energize any circuits in or
around the work area.
• Do not expose tool to rain or moisture.
• Use tool only for intended purpose
as described in this manual. Failure to
observe these warnings could result
in severe injury or death.
Please inspect product
carefully upon receipt.
Included:
• RT8872 Transmitter
• Grounding Rod
• Transmitter Cable
• Batteries (already installed)
Refer to the RL8873 Quick Guide or
the RL8873-RT8872 Manual for using
this box with the Locator/Receiver
Transmitter Output Jack The Red/Black
Cord, Coupler and Flexicoupler connects
here to create a direct connect or coupler
inductive circuit on the buried utility.
Load Rate Indicator Indicator
symbol flashes to indicate signal
transmission via coupler induction or
direct connection.
INDICATORS
2
2
2
3
1
1
1
3
3
CONTROLS
Relative Resistance,
Voltage and Current
The transmitter can
display the resistance,
voltage and amperage
of the transmitted
frequency.
NOTE: This is a relative
measurement based on
the feedback from the
transmitted signal.
Output
Signal Level
Adjusts the
power output
from the
Transmitter.
Frequency
Selects frequencies
by toggling through
available frequencies.
8kHz, 65Hz, 200 Hz,
480Hz, 33kHz &
82kHz are standard
on the 8872.
Transmitter
Power ON/OFF
Frequency and
other LCD
segments visible
indicates unit is on.
DC Jack
(disabled)