Radiodetection RD7000 Bedienungsanleitung
User Guide
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Preface
About this guide
This guide provides basic operating instructions for the RD7000 receiver and transmitter.
Please read this guide in its entirety before attempting to operate the RD7000.
This guide is intended as a portable reference only. For detailed instructions, please
refer to the RD7000 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 RD7000 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
RD7000, RD4000, exitrax and eCAL are trademarks of Radiodetection Ltd.
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.
WARNING! This equipment is NOT approved for use in areas where hazardous
gases may be present.
WARNING! When using the transmitter, swit�h off the unit and dis�onne�tWhen using the transmitter, swit�h off the unit and dis�onne�t
�ables before removing the battery pa�k.
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
ve seconds and then reinstall and switch the unit on.
WARNING! The RD7000 will dete�t almost all buried �ondu�tors but there are
some obje�ts that do not radiate any dete�table signal. The RD7000, or any other
ele�tromagneti� lo�ator, �annot dete�t these obje�ts so pro�eed with �aution.
There are also some live �ables whi�h the RD7000 will not be able to dete�t in
Power mode. The RD7000 does not indi�ate whether a signal is from a single
�able or from several in �lose proximity.
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 received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Changes or modications 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
qualied instructors will train equipment operators or other personnel at your preferred
location or at Radiodetection headquarters. For more information go to
www.radiodetection.com or contact your local Radiodetection representative.
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Receiver features
Keypad.
LCD.
Battery compartment.
Accessory slot.
Headphone jack.
Receiver keypad
Power key: Switches the unit on
and off. Opens the receiver menu.
ƒ key: Selects frequency. Menu
navigation key.
Up and down arrows: Adjusts the
signal gain. Scrolls through the
menu options.
Antenna key: Toggles peak and
null (PL and TL only) modes.
Open submenu. Displays depth
or current.
Receiver screen icons
Indicates the signal strength and
peak marker.
Signal strength: Numeric indication
of signal strength.
Peak arrows: Indicates the
location of the line relative to the
receiver.
Battery icon: Indicates the battery
level.
Volume icon: Displays the volume
level.
Fault-Find arrows (PL and TL only)
Radio Mode: Indicates when
Radio Mode is active.
Power Mode: Indicates when
Power Mode is active.
Accessory indicator: Indicates
when an accessory is connected.
A-Frame icon: Indicates when the
A-Frame is connected.
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Operating mode indicator.
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.
Current / depth indicator.
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Transmitter features
Keypad.
LCD.
Removable accessory tray.
Transmitter keypad
Power key: Switches the unit
on and off. Open the transmitter
menu.
ƒ 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
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: Indicates when the
transmitter is in Fault-Find Mode.
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CD Mode indicator: 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
level.
Pairing icon (Tx 3B and Tx10B
only): Appears when the
transmitter and RD8000 receiver
are connected via iLOC™
Bluetooth®icon (Tx 3B and
Tx10B only). Indicates status of
Bluetooth®connection Flashing
icon means pairing is in progress.
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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 rst 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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Language
To select your preferred menu language:
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 (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.
Units
The RD7000 allows you to work in Metric or Imperial (US customary) units. To select
your preferred units of measurements:
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
The RD7000 receiver and transmitter support both NiMH 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:
Press the Power Key momentarily to enter the menu,
Scroll to the BATT option using the arrow keys,
Press the Right arrow key ( on the transmitter) to enter the BATT submenu,
Scroll up or down to select the correct battery type,
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.
The RD7000 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.
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Using the menu
The RD7000 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 ƒ and Antenna keys
act as Left and Right arrows. When browsing the transmitter menu the ƒ 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 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.
Press the Power Key to return to the main operation screen.
Receiver menu options
VOL: Adjusts the speaker volume from 0 (mute) to 3 (loudest).
UNIT: Choose metric or imperial units.
LANG: Selects your preferred system language.
POWER: Sets national power frequency: 50 or 60Hz.
FREQ: Enable or disable individual frequencies.
ALERT: Enable or disable StrikeAlert™.
BATT: Sets battery type. NiMH or ALK.
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