RD5100H
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O+ Operation Manual
© 2018 Radiodetection Ltd
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Strike
Alert
(‘ALERT’) menu and setting StrikeAlert to
OFF.
Strike
Alert
can also be disabled using the RD5100
Manager PC software. Refer to the RD5100 Manager
operation manual for further information.
WARNING: Muting audio on the locator will disable
Strike
Alert
Audio alarm.
4.9 Backlight
The transmitter and locator feature a backlight to improve
LCD visibility when required. The locator’s backlight is
controlled by an ambient light sensor and does not
require adjustment by the user.
The transmitter’s LCD backlight is activated whenever
you press a key. The backlight will automatically switch
off after a few minutes.
4.10 Bluetooth wireless
RD locators feature a Bluetooth wireless
module as standard, providing the ability to connect to a
RD Tx transmitter.
Refer to Section 12 for further information about Bluetooth
wireless connections and how to pair your devices.
NOTE: The RD locator wireless features may
be subject to national and or local regulations. Consult
your local authorities for more information.
WARNING! Do not attempt any wireless connection in
areas where such technology is considered hazardous.
This may include: petrochemical facilities, medical
facilities or around navigation equipment.
4.11 Transmitter power output
The transmitter supports several power output 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 decrease
power output.
Boost
Boost allows the transmitter to output its maximum output
power. Boost mode can be set to operate for a specified
period of time.
To configure boost:
1 Press the
key to enter the menu.
2 Scroll to the
BOOST
menu using the
or
keys.
3 Press the key to enter the BOOST menu.
4 Set the BOOST duration using the
or
keys.
You can choose 5, 10, 15 and 20 minute periods or
ON for continuous operation.
5 Press the
key to accept your changes and exit the
BOOST menu.
6 Press the
key to exit the menu.
To enable boost:
1 First configure the boost duration using the
procedure above.
2 Press and hold the
key until
BOOST
appears on
the transmitter LCD.
3 The transmitter will automatically exit boost mode
after the selected duration.
To disable boost:
1 Press the
key to disable boost.
4.12 Transmitter Eco mode
When using alkaline D-Cells in the transmitter you can
extend the effective use of the batteries by enabling Eco
mode.
In Eco mode the power output of the transmitter reduces
when the batteries can no longer provide the required
output power.
When Eco mode is active and the power output has been
reduced, the display alternates between
‘POWER‘ and
the current output power level.
The transmitter will emit three beeps every time the
power is reduced. It will then continue emitting two beeps
each minute whilst it operates at a reduced power level.
