™ User Guide
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.
WARNING! The RD7000 will detect almost all buried conductors but there are some objects that do not radiate any detectable signal. The RD7000, or any other electromagnetic locator, cannot detect these objects so proceed with caution. There are also some live cables which the RD7000 will not be able to detect in Power mode. The RD7000 does not indicate whether a signal is from a single cable or from several in close proximity.
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Receiver features 1. Keypad. 2. LCD. 3. Battery compartment. 4. Accessory slot. 5. Headphone jack. Receiver keypad 6. Power key: Switches the unit on and off. Opens the receiver menu. 7. ƒ key: Selects frequency. Menu navigation key. 8. Up and down arrows: Adjusts the signal gain. Scrolls through the menu options. 9. Antenna key: Toggles peak and null (PL and TL only) modes. Open submenu. Displays depth or current. Receiver screen icons 10. Indicates the signal strength and peak marker.
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Transmitter features 1. Keypad. 2. LCD. 3. Removable accessory tray. Transmitter keypad 4. Power key: Switches the unit on and off. Open the transmitter menu. 5. ƒ key: Selects frequency. Menu navigation key. 6. Up and down arrows: Adjusts the output signal. Scrolls through the menu options. 7. 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.
Before you begin IMPORTANT! Please read this section 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.
Language To select your preferred menu language: 1. Press the Power Key on the receiver momentarily to enter the menu, 2. Scroll to the LANG option using the arrow keys, 3. Press the Right arrow key ( 4. Scroll up or down using the up and down arrows to select your preferred language, on the transmitter) to enter the LANG submenu, 5. Press the Left arrow (ƒ 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.
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.
To navigate the transmitter menu: 1. First power up the transmitter. 2. Press the Power button to enter the menu. 3. Use the Up and Down arrows to scroll through the menu options. 4. Press the Right arrow to enter the option’s submenu. 5. Press the Left arrow to return to the previous level or exit the menu. 6. 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).
Locating pipes and cables Passive Frequencies Passive frequency detection takes advantage of signals that are already present on buried metallic conductors. The RD7000 supports two types of passive frequencies: power and radio 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.
Locating sondes Sondes are self-contained, battery powered transmitters that are useful for tracking non-metallic pipes. The RD7000 PL, DL and TL 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.
Fault-finding The RD7000 TL and PL 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 RD7000 operation manual. Service and Maintenance Use eCAL™ to determine if your RD7000 receiver is still within its original factory calibration settings. For more information visit www.radiodetection.
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.
condition and standard other than prescribed by RD This warranty does not cover: a. periodic maintenance and repair or parts replacement due to wear and tear b. consumables (components that are expected to require periodic replacement during the lifetime of a product such as non-rechargeable batteries, bulbs, etc.) c. 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.
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