RD5100
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Precision water and gas industry pipe locator and transmitter
Operation manual
90/OPMAN-ENG/01
Страница 1: ...RD5100 H2O Precision water and gas industry pipe locator and transmitter Operation manual 90 5100H20 OPMAN ENG 01...
Страница 2: ...5 2 Locate modes 20 5 3 Compass 21 5 4 Trace 21 5 5 Sweep and search 21 Section 6 Depth and current readings 23 6 1 TruDepth 23 6 2 Verifying depth measurements 24 6 3 Current readings 24 Section 7 Lo...
Страница 3: ...live conductors is POTENTIALLY LETHAL Direct connections to live conductors should be attempted by fully qualified personnel only using the relevant products that allow connections to energized lines...
Страница 4: ...uant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment gener...
Страница 5: ...ied out at least once a year either at Radiodetection s service center or an approved Radiodetection service center Alternatively eCertTM may be used to validate the calibration of the RD5100H2O locat...
Страница 6: ...other contaminants Headphone use you need to remain alert to traffic and other hazards that are normally heard outdoors Always turn the volume down before plugging headphones into an audio source and...
Страница 7: ...RD5100H2O Operation Manual 6 2018 Radiodetection Ltd Figure 3 1 RD5100H2O locator...
Страница 8: ...14 Down arrow key Decrease gain in power and radio modes 15 Frequency key Scroll through frequencies from low to high Locator display icons 16 Battery icon Indicates the battery level 17 Signal streng...
Страница 9: ...RD5100H2O Operation Manual 8 2018 Radiodetection Ltd Figure 3 2 RD5100H2O Tx transmitter...
Страница 10: ...25 Output power level Displays the output power in watts or as a percentage 26 Resistance measurements Displays the resistance or current in Direct Connection mode 27 Alphanumeric description of selec...
Страница 11: ...s to scroll through the menu options 3 Press the key to enter the option s submenu 4 Use the or keys to scroll through the submenu options 5 Press the key to confirm selection and return to the previo...
Страница 12: ...the D cell batteries in the locator unlatch the battery compartment as shown in Figure 4 1 Figure 4 1 Open the battery compartment Insert two good quality D cell batteries as shown in Figure 4 2 NOTE...
Страница 13: ...k completely then lift the battery pack away Figure 4 5 Repeat then lift the battery pack away To fit a new battery lift both accessory covers slightly then gently push the replacement pack into place...
Страница 14: ...e Refer to Figure 4 11 5 Close the battery pack turn the retaining latch and replace the accessory tray Figure 4 9 Opening the battery compartment Figure 4 10 Press the release catch and lift the batt...
Страница 15: ...o switch the locator or transmitter off press and hold the key until the screen blanks off NOTE The locator will automatically power off after 5 minutes if no keys are pressed 4 3 Keypad actions short...
Страница 16: ...D5100H2O 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 example...
Страница 17: ...key to accept your selection and return to the main menu 6 Press the key to return to the main operation screen 4 6 Dynamic Overload Protection Dynamic Overload Protection DOP allows you to locate acc...
Страница 18: ...modes to help you select the optimal settings for your requirements whilst helping to prolong battery life Adjusting power output To adjust the power output 1 Press the or keys to increase or decreas...
Страница 19: ...mode the measurement is derived from an AC signal applied to the utility from the transmitter Impedance voltage measurements 1 Connect the Direct Connection leads to the utility and switch on the tran...
Страница 20: ...4 Clip the black connection lead as far away as possible and at 90 to the ground stake or suitable ground point nearby ensuring that a positive connection is achieved 5 The display will show the Dire...
Страница 21: ...ter before using the TPI to pinpoint the target utility Guidance mode is automatically selected when an available active frequency is selected on the locator Active frequencies include 512Hz 640Hz i 4...
Страница 22: ...important before conducting any excavation work to help ensure that buried lines are not damaged Passive sweep A passive sweep is used to locate Power or Radio signals that may radiate from buried con...
Страница 23: ...picking up any airborne signals directly from the transmitter When the transmitter and locator are in line both operators start to move forward in parallel The operator with the locator sweeps it back...
Страница 24: ...ees in the line Go at least 5m 16ft from a bend for best accuracy TruDepth for buried conductors or sondes TruDepth and Compass It is important to note that the RD5100H2O locator will only display dep...
Страница 25: ...locator in the field Both methods require the use of a transmitter Method 1 Place the transmitter on top of a non metallic object 18 500mm in height or more on the ground and away from any buried line...
Страница 26: ...t measurement compensates for depth signal response will be less as the depth increases The line with the highest current measurement rather than the line giving the strongest response is the target l...
Страница 27: ...and confirm the accuracy of the Peak pinpoint with null arrows Check the locator is directly over the line with the locator at right angles to it and vertical The locator will automatically estimate a...
Страница 28: ...et line or to marking the wrong line A certain degree of coupling is unavoidable in many situations but there are ways in which a careful user can reduce coupling and increase location reliability Avo...
Страница 29: ...ortant to get the best possible grounding for the transmitter This provides the lowest resistance ground path and the best output signal If it is not possible to use the ground stake the following are...
Страница 30: ...coupling to other lines A clamp can sometimes be a more effective method of applying the signal than Direct Connection The target line will carry the strongest signal The other lines will carry the w...
Страница 31: ...ttings and couplings Preparation Insert a new battery into the sonde A new battery or a freshly recharged battery should be used at the beginning of each day and preferably at the start of each new jo...
Страница 32: ...2O locator will automatically display the depth of a located sonde providing the locator is correctly oriented and positioned above the sonde Using the LCD compass as a guide rotate the locator until...
Страница 33: ...e is energized whilst in line mode its whole length is energized To use as a sonde connect both transmitter leads to the FlexiTrace stud terminals As the FlexiTrace terminals are not color coded it do...
Страница 34: ...re low frequency making them unsuitable for connection with a normal clamp or induction These can however be applied with a transmitter CD clamp Using Current Direction CD to aid line identification T...
Страница 35: ...ight on the Peak of a positive half cycle A It gradually moves towards the zero crossing point D and ends up on the Peak of a negative half cycle F The direction has shifted from forwards to backwards...
Страница 36: ...switch Bluetooth off 1 Press the key to enter the menu 2 Scroll to the BT menu using the or keys 3 Press the key locator or the key transmitter to enter the BT menu 4 Scroll up or down to the OFF opti...
Страница 37: ...ter the menu 2 Scroll to the BT menu using the or keys 3 Press the key to enter the BT menu 4 Scroll up or down to the STDBY menu 5 Press the key to confirm your choice To set Bluetooth connection mod...
Страница 38: ...for this unit BT002 Internal Bluetooth error BT003 Locator not paired with transmitter BT004 Locator not paired with PC PDA BT005 Paired but connection attempt failed Power cycling may be required BT0...
Страница 39: ...t by pressing the key until the frequency is displayed on screen 2 iLOC commands are sent using the key press it to send the new frequency to the transmitter 3 The locator s LCD will display SEND mome...
Страница 40: ...re If the process fails you may be out of range or there may be an error in the connection Move closer to the transmitter and retry the procedure If the connection continues to fail return to the tran...
Страница 41: ...wever as with all safety equipment it is recommended and may be required by law that they are serviced at least once a year either at Radiodetection or a Radiodetection approved repair center Regularl...
Страница 42: ...alerts advising about any new software and special offers related to its product range Users will be able to opt out at any moment from receiving software and technical notifications or just from rec...
Страница 43: ...er Signal Clamp 10 TX CLAMP 100 5 130mm Transmitter Signal Clamp 10 TX CLAMP 130 8 5 215mm Transmitter Signal Clamp 10 TX CLAMP 215 CD Transmitter Clamp 10 TX CD CLAMP Signal Clamp Extension Rod 10 TX...
Страница 44: ...NI 33 S13 Sonde Kit includes M10 Stud and Plain End Caps two Batteries and Case 10 SONDE S13 33 S18A Sonde 33kHz with M10 Stud End Cap and one D1 3N battery 10 SONDE S18A 33 S18A Sonde 33kHz Kit with...
Страница 45: ...tomotive charger includes power lead 10 RX51 MABATPACK LION XX RD5100H2O Transmitter accessories Li Ion rechargeable battery pack no charger 10 TX BATPACK LION 8 cells battery tray 8x D Cell LR20 10 T...
Страница 46: ...ation for details Visit www radiodetection com rdmanager Warranty Registration for free software upgrades Visit www radiodetection com For more accessories please visit www radiodetection com accessor...
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