Radiodetection rd7000+, Руководство по эксплуатации

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© 2014 Radiodetection Ltd 1
Section 1 - Introduction
1.1 About this manual
This manual provides cable and pipe survey
professionals with comprehensive operating instructions
for the locator and transmitter system. Before
operating the system it is very important that
you read this manual, noting all safety warnings and
procedures.
1.1.1 Additional documentation
The RD Manager and SurveyCERT manuals are
available to download from
www.radiodetection.com .
1.2 About the
The system provides the user with fast,
effective means of locating and mapping buried utilities.
The product family offers a comprehensive
range of locators and transmitters designed to meet
specific customer needs.
The marker locator is ergonomically designed
to provide the operator with a balanced, light weight tool
that encourages extended use in most environments.
The range of transmitters and locators offers
a wide range of accessories designed to enhance the
performance and to add extra functionalities.
For more information about the Precision Locate
Accessories Range visit
www.radiodetection.com
1.3 Extended Warranty
Marker locators and transmitters are covered
by a 1 year warranty as standard.
Customers can extend the warranty period to a total of 3
years by registering their products (locators and
transmitters) within 3 months of purchase.
Registration is performed using the RD Manager PC
software. See section 12.3 for further details
NOTE: You can also register your products by e-mail.
See section 14.2.1 for more details
From time to time Radiodetection may release new
software to improve the performance or add new
functionality. By registering, the user benefits from
subscribing to e-mail alerts advising about new software
and special offers related to the product
range.
Users will be able to opt out at any moment from
receiving software and technical notifications or just
from receiving marketing material.
1.4 Manual outline
Section 1 includes an overview of safety procedures
and notices. Please review them before moving on to
Section 2 and the rest of this manual
Section 2 provides an overview of the system
with annotated diagrams of the locator and transmitter
Section 3 introduces basic setup and operation using
the locator
’s menu system.
Section 4 Provides general information on locating
cables and pipes and introduces the theory and practice
of cable and pipe location using the marker
locator and transmitter.
Section 5 provides instructions on locating RF markers.
Section 6 introduces depth and current readings.
Section 7 provides general locating tips.
Section 8 introduces the range of accessories that are
compatible with the system.
Section 9 introduces cable sheath fault-finding using the
marker locator and an accessory A-frame.
Section 10 describes survey measurements . At a touch
of a button your locator will send your survey
measurements to a paired hand held device for easy
reporting and integration to GIS/Mapping systems.
Section 11 provides instructions on how to use the
locator’s Bluetooth technology to pair with
external devices.
Section 12 includes several appendices with reference
material and other technical information.
1.5 Safety
Please read this manual in its entirety before attempting
to operate the locator or transmitter. Note all
safety notices in the preface and throughout this
manual.
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.
Use authorized accessories only. Incompatible
accessories may damage the equipment or give
inaccurate readings.