Before you begin
IMPORTANT! Please read this se�tion before you attempt to operate the RD7000!
Starting the system
The receiver and transmitter are battery powered. Install good quality D-cell NiMH or
Alkaline batteries into the receiver and transmitter battery compartments. Alternatively,
you can power the transmitter from a mains or vehicle power source using a
Radiodetection supplied adapter.
To switch the receiver or the transmitter on, press and hold the keypad Power Key for
two seconds.
NOTE: Once the system is switched on, pressing the Power Key momentarily will
activate the receiver or transmitter menu.
System setup
It is important that you set up the system according to your personal preferences and
operating requirements before you conduct your first survey. You can set the system up
using the RD7000 menu as described below.
Before changing settings, ensure the receiver or transmitter is switched on by pressing
the keypad Power Key for two seconds.
Power / mains frequency
Select the correct frequency (50 or 60Hz) for your country or region’s national power
supply. To change power frequency on the transmitter and the receiver:
Press the Power Key momentarily to enter the menu,
Scroll to the POWER option using the arrow keys,
Press the Right arrow (
on the transmitter) key to enter the POWER
submenu,
Scroll up or down using the up and down arrows to select the correct
frequency,
Press the Left arrow (ƒ on the transmitter) to accept your selection and return
to the main menu,
Press the Power Key to return to the main operation screen.
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