RD8000 User Guide
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1. User Guide Radiodetection AN SPX COMPANY Preface About this guide This guide provides basic operating instructions for the RD8000 receiver and transmitter Please read this guide in its entirety before attempting to operate the RD8000 This guide is intended as a portable reference only For detailed instructions please refer to the RD8000 operation manual which is available for download from www radiodetection com To download the manual go to the Library section which is accessible via the menu next go to Cable and Pipe Locators and then select User Manuals and click the RD8000 Operation Manual link The online User Manual library also contains links to the SurveyCERT and eCAL manuals Copyright statement This user guide is Copyright 2008 Radiodetection Ltd Radiodetection is a subsidiary of SPX Corporation all rights reserved Trademarks RD8000 RD4000 SurveyCERT eCAL and iLOC are trademarks of Radiodetection Ltd The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Radiodetection is under licence Important notices When reporting any problems to your Radiodetection Dealer or Supplier it is important to quote the unit serial number and the purchase date A WARNING This equipment is NOT approved for use in areas where hazardous gases may be present A WARNING When using the transmitter switch off the unit and disconnect cables before removing the batte2. beyond specifications or features described in the instruction manual or ii modifications to the product to conform it to national or local technical or safety standards in countries other than those for which the product was specifically designed and manufactured neglect opening of cases where there are no user replaceable parts accidents fire liquids chemicals other substances flooding vibrations excessive heat improper ventilation power surges excess or incorrect supply or input voltage radiation electrostatic discharges including lighting other external forces and impacts Notes Notes Radiodetection Ltd Western Drive Bristol BS14 OAF UK Tel 44 0 117 976 7776 Fax 44 0 117 976 7775 Email sales uk spx com Radiodetection 154 Portland Road Bridgton ME 04009 USA Tel 1 207 647 9495 Toll Free 1 877 247 3797 Fax 1 207 647 9496 Email bridgton spx com www radiodetection com Radiodetection products are under continuous development and are subject to change we reserve the right to alter or amend any published specification without notice Copyright 2008 Radiodetection Limited All rights reserved Radiodetection Ltd is a subsidiary of SPX Radiodetection AN SPX COMPANY 90 UGO79ENG 02
3. Mode Current depth indicator 1 Tx3 10 transmitters Transmitter features 1 2 3 Keypad LCD Removable accessory tray Transmitter keypad 4 Power key Switches the unit on and off Opens the transmitter menu f key Selects frequency Menu navigation key Up and down arrows Adjusts the output signal Scrolls through the menu options Measure key Toggles measurement display between volts current and impedance Note displayed measurements are based on the currently selected mode or the attached accessory if applicable Opens a submenu Transmitter screen icons 8 15 Battery icon Indicates the battery level Alphanumeric description of selected operation mode Standby icon Appears when the transmitter is in Standby Mode Output level Displays transmitter output power Clamp icon Indicates when a clamp is connected DC icon Appears when the transmitter is powered from a DC source Induction indicator Appears when the transmitter is in Induction Mode A Frame and Tx10 only Indicates when the transmitter is in Fault Find Mode 16 17 18 19 20 CD Mode indicator Tx10 only Indicates that the transmitter is in Current Direction Mode Voltage warning indicator Indicates that the transmitter is outputting potentially hazardous voltage levels Volume icon Displays the volume lev
4. new In the event this exclusive remedy is deemed to have failed of its essential purpose Radiodetection s liability shall not exceed the purchase price of the Radiodetection product In no event will Radiodetection be liable for any direct indirect special incidental consequential or punitive damages including lost profit whether based on warranty contract tort or any other legal theory Warranty services will be provided only with the original invoice or sales receipt indicating the date of purchase model name and dealer s name within the warranty period This warranty covers only the hardware components of the Radiodetection product Data storage media or accessories must be removed prior to submission of the product for warranty service Radiodetection will not be responsible for loss or erasure of data storage media or accessories Radiodetection is not responsible for transportation costs and risks associated with transportation of the product The existence of a defect shall be determined by Radiodetection in accordance with procedures established by Radiodetection This warranty is in lieu of any other warranty express or implied including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose This warranty does not cover a periodic maintenance and repair parts replacement due to wear and tear b consumables components that are expected to require periodic repla
5. to enter the PAIR menu 6 Scroll to the BT TX option using the up and down arrows 7 Press the Left arrow and the receiver will attempt to pair with the transmitter NOTE Select EXIT in the PAIR menu to cancel pairing On the transmitter 1 Power up the transmitter 2 Press the Power Key to enter the menu 3 Scroll to the BT menu using the up and down arrows and press the to enter the BT menu 4 Scroll to the PAIR option using the up and down arrows 5 Press the f key and the transmitter will attempt to pair with the receiver When pairing the transmitter and receiver will display a flashing Bluetooth icon When the pair is successful the transmitter will display the pair icon and the receiver will display a persistent Bluetooth icon for the duration of the connection Once paired you can now use iLOC s advanced features such as SideStep and transmitter power control as described by the RD8000 operation manual Locating sondes Sondes are self contained battery powered transmitters that are useful for tracking non metallic pipes RD8000 can detect a range of sonde frequencies including those transmitted by flexisondes and the P350 flexitrax crawler visit www radiodetection com for more information on other Radiodetection products To locate a sonde 1 Set up the sonde according to the sonde s user documentation Make sure the sonde is sufficiently powered for the duration of the survey n
6. to those that are compatible with the A Frame The LCD will also display an icon of the accessory and will remove any non essential icons from the screen Locating pipes and cables Passive Frequencies Passive frequency detection takes advantage of signals that are already present on buried metallic conductors The RD amp 8000 supports four types of passive frequencies power radio CPS and CATV signals You can detect these frequencies without the aid of the transmitter Active Frequencies Active frequencies are applied direct to the pipe or cable using the transmitter The transmitter can apply a signal using two methods induction and direct connection Induction The transmitter is placed on the ground over or near the survey area You select the appropriate frequency The transmitter will then induce the signal indiscriminately to any nearby metallic conductor In induction mode using higher frequencies is generally recommended as they are induced easier onto nearby conductors Direct connection In direct connection you connect the transmitter directly to the pipe or cable you wish to survey The transmitter will then apply a discreet signal to the line which you can locate using the receiver This method provides the best signal on an individual line and enables the use of lower frequencies which can be traced for longer distances Connecting the transmitter to a pipe or line requires the use of a direct connection lead or
7. while moving the receiver from side to side the lowest reading will be the correct location Repeat each step in smaller increments with the receiver blade resting on or near the ground The receiver should now be directly above the sonde with the blade in line with the sonde mark this position Propel the sonde a further three to four meters along the pipe to pinpoint its location Mark the location as required Repeat the procedure along the route at similar intervals Note while tracking the sonde altering the receiver s sensitivity is not required unless the pipe s depth or the distance between receiver and sonde changes Fault finding The RD8000 PDL PDLB have the ability to detect cable faults accurately using an accessory A Frame Fault finding works by detecting signal to ground bleeding caused by damaged cable sheaths For a detailed guide to fault finding please refer to the RD8000 operation manual Service and Maintenance Use eCAL to determine if your RD8000 receiver is still within its original factory calibration settings For more information visit www radiodetection com The receiver and transmitter are designed so that they do not require regular calibration However as with all safety equipment it is recommended that they are serviced at least once a year either at Radiodetection or an approved repair center Radiodetection products including this user guide are under continuous development and are sub
8. Left arrow the option will be enabled automatically To navigate the receiver menu First power up the receiver Press the Power button to enter the menu Use the Up and Down arrows to scroll through the menu options Press the Right arrow to enter the option s submenu Press the Left arrow to return to the previous level Ol 4 Press the Power Key to return to the main operation screen Receiver menu options e VOL Adjusts the speaker volume from O mute to 3 loudest e LOG Delete send or review saved SurveyCERT measurements Only accessible when Bluetooth is switched on e BT Enable disable reset or pair Bluetooth connections e UNIT Selects metric or imperial units e LANG Selects your preferred system language e POWER Selects national power frequency 50 6 2 e FREQ Enables or disables individual frequencies e ALERT Enables or disables StrikeA ert e BATT Sets battery type NIMH or ALK Receiver Tx control menu iLOC enabled models only The receiver s Tx menu allows you to send commands to the transmitter The Tx menu is activated by pressing the the Tx key on the receiver For more information on using iLOC please read the operation manual e TXOUT Adjust the transmitter s power levels iLOC features include e SideSteo e Power Management e Frequency Select e Transmitter Standby To navigate the transmitter menu B First power up the transmitte
9. cement during the lifetime of a product such as non rechargeable batteries bulbs etc damage or defects caused by use operation or treatment of the product inconsistent with its intended use d damage or changes to the product as a result of i misuse including treatment resulting in physical cosmetic or surface damage or changes to the product or damage to liquid crystal displays ii failure to install or use the product for its normal purpose or in accordance with RD instructions on installation or use iii failure to maintain the product in accordance with RD instructions on proper maintenance installation or use of the product inconsistent with the technical or safety laws or standards in the country where it is installed or used v infections or use of the product with software not provided with the product or incorrectly installed software the condition of or defects in systems with which the product is used or incorporated except other RD products designed to be used with the product vii use of the product with accessories peripheral equipment and other products of a type viii xi condition and standard other than prescribed by RD repair or attempted repair by persons who are not RD warranted and certified repair houses adjustments or adaptations without RD s prior written consent including i upgrading the product
10. clamp and a ground stake to complete the circuit A WARNING Direct connection to live wires is POTENTIALLY LETHAL Direct connections should be attempted by fully qualified personnel only Signal clamps A signal clamp can apply a signal to a live line without breaking the connection Signal clamps are connected to the transmitter s accessory socket Radiodetection supplies a range of signal clamps to suit most applications Note that the RD8000 is fully compatible with the RD4000 range of signal clamps Stethoscopes At times it may not be possible to use a clamp around a cable because of congestion or inaccessibility A stethoscope antenna should be used in place of a clamp to identify cables Radiodetection supplies a range of stethoscopes to suit most applications As with signal clamps RD8000 is fully compatible with the R4000 range of stethoscopes To use a stethoscope connect it to the receiver s accessory socket The receiver will automatically detect the device and filter out location modes that are irrelevant Bluetooth features The RD8000 features Bluetooth wireless technology that allows use of SurveyCERT and iLOC iLOC enabled systems only To use these features the RD8000 receiver must be paired with the transmitter or your PDA PC SurveyCERT NOTE For more information on Bluetooth pairing and using SurveyCERT to analyze survey data please refer to the RD8000 operation manual and the S
11. eived including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment To comply with the FCC RD explore compliance requirements this device and its antenna must not be co located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Training Radiodetection provides training services for most Radiodetection products Our qualified instructors will train equipment operators or other personne at your preferred location or at Radiodetection headquarters For more information go to www radiodetection com or contact your local Radiodetection representative RD8000 receiver erection Radion a ee 888 na A 2122 23 24 29 25 26 27 Receiver features ge Nr Keypad LCD Battery compartment Accessory slot Headphone jack Receiver keypad 6 10 11 Power key Switches the unit on and off Opens the receiver menu f key Selects frequency Menu navigation key Up and down arrows Adjusts the signal gain Scrolls through the menu options Antenna key Toggles peak null and single antenna modes Opens a submenu Toggles between depth or current display on the LCD Graph key Saves SurveyCERT measurements Transmitter Sends iLOC commands on iLOC enabled receivers to i LOC enabled transmitter
12. el Pairing icon Tx 3B and Tx 10B only Appears when the transmitter and receiver are connected via iLOC Bluetooth icon Tx and Tx 10B only Indicates status of Bluetooth connection Flashing icon means pairing is in progress Before you begin IMPORTANT Please read this section before you attempt to operate the RD8000 Starting the system The receiver and transmitter are battery powered Install good quality D cell 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 RD8000 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 6 2 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 t
13. he menu Scroll to the POWER option using the arrow keys Press the Right arrow key to enter the POWER submenu Pes Scroll up or down using the up and down arrows to select the correct frequency 5 Press the Left arrow f on the transmitter to accept your selection and return to the main menu 6 Press the Power Key to return to the main operation screen Language To select your preferred menu language 1 2 3 4 6 Units Press the Power Key on the receiver momentarily to enter the menu Scroll to the LANG option using the arrow keys Press the Right arrow key on the transmitter to enter the LANG submenu Scroll up or down using the up and down arrows to select your preferred language Press the Left arrow f on the transmitter to accept your selection and return to the main menu Press the Power Key to return to the main operation screen The RD8000 allows you to work in Metric or Imperial US customary units To select your preferred units of measurements Poh gt 6 Press the Power Key momentarily to enter the menu Scroll to the UNIT option using the arrow keys Press the Right arrow key to enter the UNIT submenu Scroll up or down using the up and down arrows to select Metric or Imperial units Press the Left arrow to accept your selection and return to the main menu Press the Power Key to return to the main operation screen Battery RD8000 receiver and transm
14. itter support both or ALK batteries It is important that you set the system to match the currently installed battery type to ensure optimal performance and correct battery level indication To set your battery type 1 oF oO 6 Press the Power Key momentarily to enter the menu Scroll to the BATT option using the arrow keys Press the Right arrow key 8 on the transmitter to enter the BATT submenu Scroll up or down to select the correct battery type Press the Left arrow f on the transmitter to accept your selection and return to the main menu Press the Power Key to return to the main operation screen The RD8000 is now ready to use Shutting down To switch the receiver or the transmitter off press and hold the keypad Power Key for two seconds Using the menu The RD8000 receiver and transmitter menus allow you to select or change system options Once entered the menu is navigated using the arrow keys Navigation is consistent on both the transmitter and the receiver When in the menu most on screen icons will temporarily disappear and the menu options will appear in the bottom left hand corner of the LCD Note that when browsing the receiver menu the f and Antenna keys act as Left and Right arrows When browsing the transmitter menu the f and keys act as Left and Right arrows The Right arrow enters a submenu and the Left arrow returns to the previous menu Note When you select an option and press the
15. ject to change without notice Go to www radiodetection com or contact your local Radiodetection representative for the latest information regarding the RD8000 or any Radiodetection product Warranty Subject to the conditions set out herein Radiodetection Limited expressly and exclusively provides the following warranty to original end user buyers of Radiodetection products Radiodetection products includes Radiodetection Pearpoint Telespec Bicotest Riser Bond Dielectric Mark Products and Warren G V brands Radiodetection hereby warrants that its products shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year starting from point of sale to end customer Extensions of this warranty period are available where the same terms and conditions apply Product families include Cable amp Pipeline Location e Pipeline Integrity Cable Test e Trenchless e Water Leak Detectors Pipeline Video Inspection Ground Penetrating Radar Cable Dryers To register for an extended warranty 3 years go to www radiodetection com support warranty Statement of warranty conditions The sole and exclusive warranty for any Radiodetection product found to be defective is repair or replacement of the defective product at Radiodetection s sole discretion Repaired parts or replacement products will be provided by Radiodetection on an exchange basis and will be either new or refurbished to be functionally equivalent to
16. ote the sonde s operating frequency Deploy the sonde into the pipe or duct as required On the receiver select the sonde frequency by pressing the f key until the desired frequency is displayed on the LCD and the sonde icon is visible 4 Set the gain to approximately 60 80 sonde radiates peak field from the center of its axis with ghost signals at each side of the peak Move the receiver to one side and then along the axis of the sonde forwards and backwards to detect the ghost signals Radiodetection recommends locating the ghost signals as finding them confirms the position of the main peak To lose the ghost signals reduce the sensitivity of the receiver this should leave only the main peak signal detectable With the receiver sensitivity set as desired propel the sonde along three or four meters and stop Place the receiver over the estimated position of the sonde and 1 Hold the receiver vertically with the blade in line with the sonde 2 Move the receiver backwards and forwards with the blade s orientation parallel to the sonde 8 Stop when the bar graph indicates a clear peak 4 Rotate the receiver until the blade s orientation is perpendicular to the sonde stop when the bar graph indicates a clear peak 5 Move the receiver from side to side until the bar graph indicates a clear peak When the receiver locates a peak signal it will automatically calculate the depth of the sonde Observe the depth reading
17. r lay Press the Power button to enter the menu Use the Up and Down arrows to scroll through the menu options Press the Right arrow to enter the option s submenu Press the Left arrow to return to the previous level or exit the menu OY Ole Pr 00 IS Press the Power Key to return to the main operation screen Transmitter menu options VOL Adjusts the speaker volume from 0 mute to 3 loudest BT Enable disable or pair Bluetooth connections MAX V Sets the output voltage MODEL Specifies the model of your RD8000 receiver MAX P Select a specific maximum output wattage BATT Sets battery type or ALK OPT Enables or disables SideStepauto LANG Selects the transmitter system language BOOST Boosts transmitter output for a specified period of time in minutes FREQ Enables or disables individual frequencies Using accessories Both the transmitter and receiver are compatible with a wide range of accessories including all RD4000 accessories Use clamps to help apply a signal to pipeline or live wire Use an A Frame to provide the RD8000 receiver with advanced fault finding capabilities When an accessory is connected the receiver or transmitter will instantly recognize it and will enable the mode appropriate to the accessory For example attaching an A Frame to the RD8000 receiver will automatically switch the receiver to fault find mode and limit the number of available frequencies
18. ry pack Reduce audio level before using the earpiece Batteries should be disposed of in accordance with your company s work practice and or any relevant laws or guidelines in your country This instrument or family of instruments will not be permanently damaged by reasonable electrostatic discharge and has been tested in accordance with IEC 801 2 However in extreme cases temporary malfunction may occur If this happens switch off wait and switch on again If the instrument still malfunctions disconnect the batteries for five seconds and then reinstall and switch the unit on A WARNING The RD8000 will detect almost all buried conductors but there are some objects that do not radiate any detectable signal The RD8000 or any other electromagnetic locator cannot detect these objects so proceed with caution There are also some live cables which the RD8000 will not be able to detect in Power mode The RD8000 does not indicate whether a signal is from a single cable or from several in close proximity Wireless technology compliance Use of wireless technology may be subject to national telecommunication regulations Check with your local government authorities for further information FCC and Industry Canada statements This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference rec
19. s Receiver screen icons 12 13 14 15 Indicates the signal strength and peak marker Signal strength Numerical indication of signal strength Microvolt reading in Fault Find mode Peak arrows Indicates the location of the line relative to the receiver Battery icon Indicates the battery level 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Sensitivity and Log number Displays the log number momentarily after a survey log is saved to memory Volume icon Displays the volume level Current Direction arrows Radio Mode Indicates when Radio Mode is active Power Mode Indicates when Power Mode is active Accessory indicator Indicates when an accessory is connected CD Mode icon Indicates when Current Direction Mode is active A Frame icon Indicates when the A Frame is connected Operating mode indicator Bluetooth icon Indicates status of Bluetooth connection Flashing icon means pairing is in progress Solid icon indicates an established connection is active Null Peak Single Mode icon Indicates antenna selection Sonde icon Indicates that the signal source is from a sonde Line icon Indicates that the signal source is from a line Compass Shows the direction of the located cable relative to the receiver Tx status Displays transmitter connection status Tx standby Indicates that the transmitter is in Standby
20. urveryCERT manual which are available from www radiodetection com SurveyCERT The RD8000 allows users to send locate data to a compatible PDA or computer using Bluetooth wireless technology To save measurements to SurveyCERT on your PDA you must first pair your PDA to the receiver When used in the field with a GPS enabled PDA the RD8000 receiver automatically adds positional data to the recorded locate log Using iLOC PXLB or PDLB only iLOC allows you to control the transmitter remotely using an advanced Bluetooth connection iLOC is controlled using the receiver s Tx menu which is activated by pressing the Tx key Below is a guide to pairing the receiver and the transmitter for more information about using features please refer to the RD8000 operation manual available from www radiodetection com NOTE The effective range of iLOC depends a number of environmental factors Operating in noisy or built up areas may reduce the range and performance Pairing To use iLOC the transmitter and the receiver must be paired The following procedure shows you the steps required on both the receiver and the transmitter to successfully pair them On the receiver 1 Power up the receiver Press the Power Key to enter the menu Scroll to the BT menu using the up and down arrows Press the Right arrow to enter the BT menu oe Scroll to the PAIR menu using the up and down arrows press Right arrow
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