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Getting started with the RD5100H
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To power on or power off the locator and transmitter, press and hold the On/Off
key for 2 seconds.
1. Switch on the locator using the On/Off
key.
2. Once powered, the locator will automatically select the last mode used (Guidance
or Power mode).
3. A momentary press of the Frequency
key toggles between the two modes.
4. In Guidance mode the following features are displayed on the screen:
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Target Position Indicator
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Compass
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Numerical signal strength
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Proportional left/right arrows
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Active frequency icon
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Depth
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Current
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Battery level indicator for 10 seconds after a key press.
5. In Power mode the following features will be displayed:
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Bar graph signal strength indicator
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Numerical signal strength (percentage)
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Numerical gain setting
•
Depth (metric or imperial, configuration dependent)
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Battery level indicator for 10 seconds after a key press.
Using accessories
The transmitter is compatible with a range of accessories. For detailed information on
using any of the accessories below please refer to the RD5100H
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manual.
Transmitter signal clamps
When it is not possible to connect directly onto a pipe or cable, or induction mode is
unsuitable, a transmitter signal clamp may be used. The clamp is plugged into the output
of the transmitter and provides a means of applying a locate signal to an insulated live
wire. This is particularly useful with live insulated cables as it removes the need to disable
the power and break the line.
WARNING: Do not clamp around uninsulated live conductors.
WARNING: Before applying or removing the clamp around a power cable ensure
that the clamp is connected to the transmitter at all times.
Sondes, Flexrods and FlexiTrace
Sondes are battery powered transmitters that are useful for tracing non-metallic pipes.
They can be fixed to Flexrods to allow them to be pushed through pipes or conduits,
and some are suitable for blowing through ductwork. The RD5100H
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a range of sonde frequencies, including those transmitted by flexiprobe
™
pushrod
systems and flexitrax
™
crawlers.
For a detailed guide on locating sondes, please refer to the operation manual.
A FlexiTrace is a traceable fiberglass rod incorporating wire conductors with a sonde at
the end. It is connected to the output of the transmitter and is typically used in small
diameter, non-metallic pipes. The user has the option of locating the entire length of
the cable or choosing to locate only the tip of the cable.
Plug / Live cable connector
The plug connector is connected to the output of the transmitter and is used to put
a signal onto a line and trace it from a domestic mains plug to the service cable in the
street.
The live cable connector can be used to apply a signal to a live cable. Only suitably
qualified personnel should use this equipment.
