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4.5 System setup
The RD8100 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
examples of setting changes are shown below.
Refer to the locator and transmitter menu options (tables
3.1 and 3.2) for more information.
NOTE: These procedures refer to both the transmitter
and locator unless stated otherwise.
Before changing settings, ensure the locator or
transmitter is switched on by pressing the
key for two
seconds.
Language
The locator and transmitter support a number of
languages. You can specify your preferred language
using the menu system.
To select your preferred menu language:
1 Press the
key to enter the menu
2 Scroll to the
LANG
menu using the
or
keys
3 Press the
key (on the locator) or the
key (on
the transmitter) to enter the LANG menu
4 Scroll through the language options using the
or
keys
5 Press the
key to accept your selection and return
to the main menu.
6 Press the
key to return to the main operation
screen.
Battery type
RD8100 locators and transmitters support Lithium-Ion,
Alkaline or Nickel Metal Hydride batteries.
You should set the Locator and transmitter battery type
to match the currently installed type. This is to ensure
optimal performance and correct battery level indication.
Lithium-Ion batteries will automatically be detected by
the locator
To set your battery type:
1 Press the
key to enter the menu
2 Scroll to the
BATT
menu using the
or
arrows
3 Press the
key (on the locator) or the
key (on
the transmitter) to enter the BATT menu
4 Scroll through the battery options using the the
or
keys.
5 Press the
key to accept your selection and return
to the main menu
6 Press the
key to return to the main operation
screen
7 If you are using the optional Li-Ion RD8100 battery
pack, the locator will automatically select the correct
battery type.
Power network frequency
Select the correct frequency (50 or 60Hz) for your
country or region’s power supply on your locator.
To change power frequency on the locator:
1 Press the
key to enter the menu
2 Scroll to the
POWER
menu using the
or
keys
3 Press the
key to enter the POWER menu
4 Scroll through the power options using the
or
keys
5 Press the key to accept your selection and return
to the main menu
6 Press the
key to return to the main operation
screen
Measurement units
The RD8100 locator allows you to work in Metric or
Imperial (US customary) units.
To select your preferred units:
1 Press the
key to enter the menu
2 Scroll to the UNITS option using the
or
keys
3 Press the
key to enter the UNIT menu
4 Scroll through the measurement options using the
or
keys to select
METRE
(for metric) or
IMP
(for imperial) units
5 Press the
key to accept your selection and return
to the main menu
6 Press the
key to return to the main operation
screen
Enabling / disabling frequencies
The locator and transmitter support a wide range of
frequencies and there may be times when some of these
frequencies are not used. It is possible to quickly enable
or disable frequencies using the menu system.
To enable or disable frequencies:
1 Press the
key to enter the menu
2 Scroll to the
FREQ
menu using the
or
keys
