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RD7100 Operation Manual

1. 36 9 2 Preparation ru secedeciancaacdsaeusarscantanramesecaenes 36 9 3 How to find a fault 37 Section 10 Appendice s 38 10 1 Gare and maintenance 38 10 2 Enhanced Se lf Test 38 103 RD Manager his ns 38 10 4 Warranty and extended warranty 39 10 5 Upgrading software 39 VESEN 39 10 7 Time and date error messages 39 10 8 List of supported accessories 40 Section 1 Preface Before you begin A WARNING Direct connection to live conductors is Thank you for your interest in Radiodetection s RD7100 cable and pipe locator The RD7100 delivers the latest in locating technology in a powerful yet ergonomic and light weight design Please read this user manual in its entirety before attempting to use the RD7100 system Radiodetection products including this manual are under continuous development The information contained within is accurate at time of publication however the RD7100 this manual and all its contents are subject to change Radiodetection Limited reserves the right to modify the product without notice and some product changes may have taken place after this user manual was published Contact your local Radiodetection dealer or visit www radiodetection com for the latest informa
2. 2015 Radiodetection Ltd To directly connect to a non energized conductive utility 1 Switch the transmitter off 2 Connect the Direct Connection lead into the transmitter accessory socket 3 Clip the red connection lead to the utility ensuring that the area around the connection is clean and that a positive connection is achieved 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 Direct Connection lead connected icon gs Figure 5 1 Direct Connection lead icon For more information about other signal connection accessories refer to Section 8 WARNING Direct Connection to 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 A WARNING The transmitter is capable of outputting potentially lethal voltages Take care when handling the terminals connection leads and ground stake notify other technicians working on the line of the hazard and guard exposed conductors to prevent accidental contact Induction In this mode of operation the transmitter is placed on the ground over or near the survey area If a Direct Connection lead or signal clamp is not plugged into the transmitter it will automatically go into induction mode
3. lt is prudent for the pair to practice working together on dry land before attempting to locate underwater Using the antenna the diver should locate and trace a known line blindfolded receiving directions from the user with the locator out of sight of the line and the diver Because of rapid signal loss and a combination of large Surface area and very conductive soil there may be problems applying a suitable signal for tracing a large 34 diameter pipe It may be necessary to use a high power low frequency tracing signal It is necessary to define a method of recording target line position and depth before starting work in the boat or on the seabed 2015 Radiodetection Ltd Figure 8 12 Using a submersible antenna A WARNING Only properly licensed and experienced divers should attempt to use the submersible antenna 35 Section 9 Fault finding RD7100PL and RD7100TL locators are capable of locating cable to ground faults caused by damaged cable sheaths and can also be used to locate damage to insulation on pipelines This process is known as Fault Finding and uses specific fault find signals applied to the target Fault find signals can only be applied using Direct Connection method The A frame accessory is used to locate cable sheath faults on power and telecom cables or insulation faults on pipelines To use Fault Find you will need the following equipment e RD 7100 locator e T
4. 2m targets fiber optic micro ducting or other small non conductive pipes to the 33kHz Super Sonde which with a depth range of 50 feet 15m targets deep sewer pipes Consult the precision locate accessory range brochure or web page on www radiodetection com for a full list of all available sondes and their technical specifications Check that the sonde has sufficient range for the application and is dimensionally small enough and sufficiently robust for the application Ensure that the frequency of the sonde corresponds with the locator frequency the locator will not locate the sonde unless the frequencies are the same Sondes are marked with their transmitting frequency Ensure that the means of propelling the sonde is available together with the correct fittings 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 job Before inserting the sonde check that the sonde and locator are at the same frequency and working correctly To do this place the sonde on the ground at a distance from the locator that is equal to the rated depth of the sonde Point the locator at the sonde with the antenna in line with the sonde the opposite of using the locator to locate a line and check that the bargraph reading exceeds 50 at maximum sensitivity Propelling a sonde Sondes have a thread at one end
5. 6 P gt C OPERATION MANUAL RD 100 PRECISION UTILITY CABLE amp PIPE LOCATOR READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL PRIOR TO OPERATING THE SYSTEM 90 RD7100 OPMAN ENG 01 ISSUE 1 9 2015 gt Radiodetection Table of Contents Section 1 Pr face 2 1 1 IMPOMMANE NOUCES Lap 2 t2 C Omp ll Sl TC cy sike ahan mens 3 1 3 Intellectual property 3 Section 2 Introduction 4 2 1 About this manual 4 2 2 About the 518 0108 ne 4 2 3 Extended warranty 4 2 4 Manual Outline si 54 i l1 4554 5 32an lali nanan 4 25 O ea AA 4 2 0 Temas 5 Section 3 System overview 7 Sul TAD LOO lcal yena ne ne es 7 3 2 Tx 1 Tx 5 and Tx 10 transmitters 9 3 3 Using the menu 9 Section 4 Operation 11 A RFS USE 755 7 OGS 11 4 2 Power on off 13 4 3 Keypad actions amp shortcuts 14 4 4 Antenna 1006 8 14 4 5 System SelUD uu ee 15 4 6 Dynamic Overload Protection M 1 4 7 TruDepth measurement 16 4 8 StrikeAlert ses eat 16 4 9 Backlog TL 4 lb ke bik ab l 16 4 10 SideSteDAUrO 16 4 11 Transmitter po
6. EU Compliance This equipment complies with Directives R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC EMC Directive 2004 108 EC the following EU FCC Compliance Statement This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions e The equipment cause harmful interference may not e The equipment must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules 2015 Radiodetection Ltd These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer s instruction manual may cause harmful interference with radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case you will be required to correct the interference at your own expense Modifications Any modifications made to this equipment not approved by Radiodetection may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment Industry Canada Compliance Statements ICES 003 Class A Notice This Class A digital apparatus com
7. A Frame includes A Frame Lead A Frame Bag A Frame replacement lead 2 50mm Locator signal clamp 4 100mm Locator signal clamp 5 130mm Locator signal clamp Transmitter Accessories Live Plug Connector Live Cable Connector with Crocodile clips 2 50mm Transmitter Signal Clamp 4 100mm Transmitter Signal Clamp 5 130mm Transmitter Signal Clamp 8 5 215mm Transmitter Signal Clamp Earth Reel Mains power AC transformer to 12V DC Tx Direct Connection Lead Tx DC Lead Insulated Plug Socket Earth Stake 2015 Radiodetection Ltd 10 RX STETHOSCOPE HG 10 RX STETHOSCOPE S 10 RX STETHOSCOPE L 10 RX SUBANTENNA 640 10 RX SUBANTENNA 8K 10 RX HEADPHONES 10 RX AFRAME 10 RX AFRAME BAG 10 RX AFRAME LEAD 10 RX CLAMP 50 10 RX CLAMP 100 10 RX CLAMP 130 10 TX LPC XX XX US UK EU 10 TX LCC 10 TX CLAMP 50 10 TX CLAMP 100 10 TX CLAMP 130 10 TX CLAMP 215 10 TX EARTHLEAD 10 TX MPSU XX XX US UK EU AU CN 10 TX DC LEAD 10 TX DC LEAD INS 10 TX EARTHSTAKE 40 Transmitter Connection Kit Contains Earth Reel Earth Stake Connection Leads and Magnet Signal Clamp Extension Rod 12V Car Power Lead with Isolation Transformer Tx 121 Isolation Transformer for locating 3 phase core core shorts 10 TX CONNECTION KIT 10 TX CLAMP EXTROD 10 TX APSU 10 TX121 XX XX DE EN FR NL Accessories for tracing or locating non conductive utilities Standard Sond
8. lon Select Eco mode alkaline batteries only MAX P Set the maximum wattage transmitter to output its MODEL Match the transmitter setting to the model of your locator MAX V Set the output voltage to maximum 90V Table 3 2 Transmitter menu options 10 Section 4 Operation Power options RD7100 systems are shipped as standard configured to use D cell alkaline batteries Both the locator and transmitter can also be powered using good quality rechargeable D cell NiMH batteries or the optional accessory Li lon rechargeable battery packs It s important to set the correct battery chemistry in the locator to optimize performance see Section 4 5 Transmitters can also be powered using optional accessory mains or vehicle power adapters Inserting batteries RD7100 systems are shipped with D cell battery trays Suitable alkaline or NiMH batteries should be fitted in the battery compartment before your first use On the Locator To fit the D cell batteries in the locator unlatch the battery compartment Figure 4 1 Open the battery compartment Insert 2 x good quality D cell batteries Note the polarity of the cells when inserting them in the battery tray Figure 4 2 Inserting locator batteries 2015 Radiodetection Ltd On the transmitter To fit the D cell batteries in the transmitter unlatch the accessory tray The battery compartment see figure 3 2 is located underneath the transmitter body U
9. 3 Double ended connections Sometimes when locating it is not possible to insert the ground stake into the earth for example when locating on hard ground such as roads In this case the ground return can be made by attaching the ground lead to the metal frame of a manhole Using lighting columns Direct Connecting to a metal street lamp column is almost as effective as connecting to the cable sheath itself Normally the cable sheath is bonded to the metal column therefore a simple connection onto the column enables the user to locate the street lighting quickly and safely without having to call out a technician from the lighting company If the lighting column is made from concrete make the transmitter connection to the cable sheath unless the cable is earthed to the inspection doorframe Connection to the cable sheath applies the transmitter signal for a considerable distance enabling the locator to trace cables feeding illuminated street furniture as well as other street lights AAWARNING The live cable connector is for use only by operators licensed or permitted to work on live cables The use of a street light column as a means of applying a signal to other power cables on the same electric circuit is a possibility The signal may be weak using this method because it may have travelled some distance back to the sub station and out again on the other system With the locator used on a high sensitivity setting it is often possi
10. D Cells in Tx 5 and Tx 10 transmitter models 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 To enable or disable Eco mode 1 Press the key to enter the menu 2 Scroll to the BATT menu using the or keys and enter it by pressing the key 3 Scroll through the battery options using the or until ALK is displayed Press the key 4 Use the or until ECO is displayed and press the O key to enable Eco Mode Or Select NORM and press the key to disable Eco mode 5 Press the key to exit the menu 4 13 Measure mode The transmitter has the capability of providing impedance measurements by determining the resultant impedance across the crocodile clips of the Direct Connection lead while connected to the utility These measurements can be useful when assessing sheath fault severity It is also possible to measure potential voltage that may be present on utilities to warn of potentially dangerous or harmful voltages present In measure mode the measureme
11. Fault Find Mode Voltage warning indicator Indicates that the transmitter is outputting potentially hazardous voltage levels Volume icon Displays the volume level 2015 Radiodetection Ltd Figure 3 3 Tx 1 Tx 5 and Tx 10 signal transmitters 3 3 Using the menu The RD7100 locator 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 locator In the menu the options will appear in the bottom left hand corner of the display Note that when browsing the locator menu the and keys act as left and right arrows When browsing the transmitter menu the and keys act as left and right arrows The right arrow enters a submenu and the left arrow selects the option and returns to the previous menu Navigating the locator menu 1 2 Press the key to enter the menu Use the or keys to scroll through the menu options Press the key to enter the option s submenu Use the or arrows to scroll through the submenu options Press the key to make a selection and return to the previous menu Press the key to return to the main operation screen Locator menu options Adjust the speaker volume from 0 mute to 3 loudest V G C Enable disable the internal GPS module and SBAS augmentation GPS models UNITS Select metric or imperial units Run a Self Test display the date
12. coupling and increase location reliability e Avoid applying the signal by induction The signal may be coupling to more than one line directly from the transmitter Use the signal clamp where possible e Identify points where lines may be bonded or in close proximity to each other Work toward these points rather than away from them For example if gas and water pipes are bonded within a building apply the signal at the valves or access points in the road rather than in the building e Reduce coupling to a parallel line by using a low signal frequency where available 2015 Radiodetection Ltd e Return signal flowing on another line Use a double ended connection to by pass the ground return if possible e Choose a signal application point where the line is furthest from other lines and not in a congested area e When using single ended connection site the ground stake as far from the target line as possible and away from other buried lines e Avoid using existing structures for ground connections other buried lines may be bonded to them e bad ground connection or just laying the ground lead on the surface at right angles to the line may result in less coupling than a good ground provided long distance tracing is not required A Q 1 Figures 7 1 7 4 Nulling utilities amp interference from services 28 Metal fence posts 7 2 Signal amp ground connection J Manhole covers 7
13. for connecting to drain rods or to other devices for inserting and propelling the sonde along a drain or duct Sondes may be floated along drains at the end of a tether and floats are available for fitting to the sewer sonde and super sonde Sondes can be strapped to high pressure water jets or similar devices used for cleaning maintaining and 2015 Radiodetection Ltd inspecting drains Sondes used in underground drilling and boring operations are normally housed in the boring or drill head behind the boring or drill bit Locating and tracing a sonde Insert the sonde in the drain or duct access and locate it while it is still just in view at the drain or duct entrance Hold the locator vertical directly over the sonde with the antenna in line with the sonde Adjust the locator sensitivity so the bar graph reads between 60 and 80 The sonde radiates a Peak field from the center of its axis with a ghost signal at each end of the Peak Move the locator a little way behind and then in front of the axis of the sonde to detect the ghost signals Finding the two ghost signals positively confirms the locate Reduce the locator sensitivity to lose the ghost signals but still indicate a clear Peak response directly over the sonde Locator sensitivity is now set for tracing the duct or drain unless the distance between sonde and locator changes Propel the sonde three paces along the drain or duct and stop Place the locator over the suppo
14. from the ground stake If it is not make sure that the transmitter is connected correctly red connector to the cable and black to the ground stake Take the dB reading and keep it for reference If there is a single fault on the cable it will be approximately the same dB value as the reference reading NOTE To establish how often to take readings on the cable or pipe move away from the ground stake and take further readings until the arrow has difficulty in 36 locking and the dB reading is low Measure the distance that the locator is now away from the ground stake This is the distance that you can safely use between taking readings on the cable or pipe to ensure that you do not miss the fault 9 3 How to find a fault Starting from the transmitter walk along the cable or pipe route pushing the A Frame spikes into the ground with the green spike pointing away from the transmitter Where there are no faults the dB reading will be low and the direction arrow may flicker forward and back NOTE Flickering arrows may also indicate that you may be too far away from the fault or ground stake or both for the locator to lock on Figure 9 1 Cable sheath fault finding If you are trying to locate high resistance faults or there is a long distance between faults carry on with the survey and the locator will lock on when you get closer to the fault Figure 9 2 Locating faults with the locator and A frame Take reading
15. in line both operators start to move forward in parallel The operator with the locator sweeps it backwards and forwards keeping the locator vertical as they proceed in parallel with the transmitter This method allows for misalignment of the transmitter locator and buried line The transmitter applies the strongest signal to the lines directly below it which are then located with the locator Move the transmitter from side to side to establish the highest signal which indicates that the transmitter is also directly above the line s Mark the ground at the point of each Peak signal detected with the locator Repeat the search along any other possible paths of lines Once the positions of any lines have been marked reverse positions place the transmitter over and along each line in turn and trace the line out of the search area 24 Section 6 Depth and current readings 6 1 TruDepth The RD7100 locator provides automatic depth of buried cables pipes and sondes and when the locator is correctly orientated above the target line or sonde Current readings are also displayed simultaneously if the locator is orientated correctly feature not available in sonde or passive frequency modes Depth and current readings are automatically displayed simultaneously but if the locator is not correctly orientated neither reading will be displayed Depth range and accuracy vary depending on the makeup and type of target utility e
16. no or very limited distortion present In Peak mode the following indicators are displayed by the LCD e Right and left arrows e Signal strength e Compass e Current e Depth To select Peak mode 1 Press the key until the Peak mode icon X 5 displayed on the LCD 2015 Radiodetection Ltd Guidance mode Guidance mode offers good performance in distorted fields and provides three indicators to guide the user towards the target line The Left and Right Proportional Arrows become shorter as the locator approaches the target and the Target Position Needle will move towards its central position The Signal Strength reading will also reach its maximum value when the locator is positioned above the target Any deviation from all three indicators showing the target position in the same location could signal the presence of a distorted field In Guidance mode the following indicators are displayed e Proportional left and right arrows e Target Position Needle e Signal strength e Gain e Compass e Current e Depth To select Guidance mode Press the key until the Guidance mode icon 7 S displayed on the LCD Null mode Null mode is used to verify a locate signal in environments with limited or no interference or distortion Null mode gives a null response when it is directly over the line In Null mode the following indicators are displayed by the LCD e Signal strength e Compass e Right and left arro
17. of factors and is meant as a guide only Exercise caution when performing any excavation 6 3 Current readings Identifying a utility using current measurements Measuring current value on a line helps confirm the identity of the line and may provide information about the condition of cable insulation or pipe coating About current measurements The transmitter applies a signal or current onto a target line The current decreases in strength as the distance from the transmitter increases This rate of decrease depends on the type of line and on soil conditions Regardless of the type of line and the frequency being used the rate of decrease should be regular with no sudden drops or changes Any sudden or abrupt current change indicates that the line or its condition has changed Figure 6 3 Current readings In congested areas where there is more than one line the locator may sometimes detect a stronger signal from an adjacent line to which the signal has coupled or shares common grounding because it is nearer the surface Although current measurement compensates for depth signal response will be less as the depth increases 26 The line with the highest current measuremenit rather than the line giving the strongest response is the target line to which the transmitter signal has been connected Measuring current provides useful information about the position of bends and intersections Measuring current after a tee will
18. of the most recent service recalibration M CAL INFO or the most recent eCert calibration Displays the date of the last calibration or eCert calibration validation LANG Select menu language OL PS AL P NT OWER Select local power network frequency 50 or 60Hz FREQ Enable or disable individual frequencies ALERT Enable or disable Strike Alert BATT Set battery type Alkaline NiMH or Li lon A Enable or disable antenna modes with the exception of Peak ARROW Select NULL or proportional Guidance GUIDE arrows in Peak mode Enable or disable display of the Compass COMP feature Table 3 1 Locator menu options O 2015 Radiodetection Ltd Navigating the transmitter menu 1 3 4 Press the key to enter the menu Use the or keys to scroll through the menu options Press the key to enter the option s submenu Use the or keys to scroll through the submenu options Press the O key to confirm selection and return to the previous level or exit the menu Press the key to return to the main operation screen Transmitter menu options VOL Adjust the speaker volume from 0 mute to 3 loudest FREQ Enable or disable individual frequencies BOOST period of time in minutes LANG Select menu language OPT F utility Boost transmitter output for a specified Run SideStepauto to auto select a locate frequency for the connected BATT Set battery type Alkaline NiMH or Li
19. other technicians who may be working on the line WARNING Reduce audio level before using headphones to avoid damaging your hearing WARNING This equipment is NOT approved for use in areas where hazardous gases may be present WARNING Before removing the transmitter battery pack switch off the unit and disconnect all cables WARNING The RD7100 locator will detect most buried conductors but there are some objects including live objects which do not radiate any detectable signal The RD7100 or any other electromagnetic locator cannot detect these objects so proceed with caution There are also some live cables which the RD7100 will not be able to detect in Power mode The RD7100 does not indicate whether a signal is from a single cable or from several in close proximity CAUTION The battery cover the accessory cover and the headphone cover protect the locator s sockets from debris and water ingress If they get damaged or lost contact Radiodetection or your local service representative for a replacement one Batteries WARNING Batteries can get hot after prolonged use at full output power Take care while replacing or handling batteries WARNING Do not tamper with or attempt to disassemble the battery packs CAUTION If battery failure is suspected return the entire unit to an authorized repair center for investigation and repair Local national or IATA transport regulations may rest
20. registered trademarks of Radiodetection in the United States and or other countries Trademarks and Notices The following are trademarks of Radiodetection RD7100 eCert TruDepth SideStepauto RD Manager Peak StrikeA ert CALSafe The design of the RD7 100 locators and transmitters has been registered The design of the 4 chevrons has been registered The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such trademarks by Radiodetection is under license Due to a policy of continued development we reserve the right to alter or amend any published specification without notice This document may not be copied reproduced transmitted moditied or used in whole or in part without the prior written consent of Radiodetection Ltd
21. the clamp Transmitter clamp range Although transmitter and locator clamps look the same they have different internal windings To prevent the wrong clamp being connected transmitters and locator clamps have plugs of a different orientation Standard signal clamps The standard clamps apply the transmitter signal very selectively and effectively to a target cable up to 130mm 5 in diameter using frequencies from 8kHz to 200kHz The standard and small clamps have a double spring action for positive toroidal contact Figures 8 5 8 6 Connecting transmitter clamps ink IAU A WARNING The transmitter must only be connected to live services using the appropriate accessory SUCh as a plug connector or live cable connector 31 Sonde overview A sonde is a self contained battery operated transmitter used for tracing the paths of pipes ducts sewers and drains and in the precise location of blockages or collapses The sonde can be fitted to a flexible rod for insertion or pushing through pipes etc and the smaller diameter sondes can be used in conjunction with jetting machines and blown through the duct A suitable Radiodetection locator can then be used to locate the sonde Check that your locator features sonde locating before starting Choosing a suitable sonde Radiodetection offers a wide range of sonde to suit most applications From the 6mm diameter 56 33kHz microsonde which with a range of 6 6
22. up the battery pack and press into position NOTE The locator will automatically power off after 5 minutes if no keys are pressed 2015 Radiodetection Ltd 13 4 3 Keypad actions amp shortcuts Locator key actions Transmitter key actions Key Short press Long press Key Short press Long press LL Enter the menu Switch power off Enter the menu Switch power off Scroll through locate frequencies from low to high When using active frequencies Toggle Peak Peak Nulland Guidance antenna modes PL PLG Models In Power Mode scroll through Power Filters for improved discrimination of parallel or strong power signals Increase and decrease gain RD7100 automatically sets gain to mid point when pressed Table 4 1 Locator key actions 2015 Radiodetection Ltd In Peak antenna mode Switch between Guidance and Null arrows Rapidly increase and decrease gain steps in 105 increments Scroll through locate frequencies from low to high Take voltage and impedance measurements using selected frequency Take voltage and impedance measurements at a standardized frequency Adjusts the output Select standby Of signal maximum standard power 0 Table 4 2 Transmitter key actions NOTE to scroll through frequencies from high to low hold while pressing the locators and transmitters 4 4 Antenna modes button applies to both The RD7100 locator supports 4 anten
23. void the manufacturer s warranty You are responsible for determining whether you consider the measurement results to be valid and for any conclusions that are reached or any measures that are taken as a result thereof Radiodetection can neither 2015 Radiodetection Ltd guarantee the validity of any measuring results nor can we accept liability for any such results We are on no account able to accept liability for any damage which may be caused as a consequence of the use of these results Please see the Standard Warranty Terms enclosed with the product for further information 2 6 Training Radiodetection provides training services for most Radiodetection products Our qualified 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 GPS active seeking satellite lock GPS satellite lock acquired 3 5 satellites locked Lad 6 8 satellites locked 9 11 satellites locked antl 12 or more satellites locked Figure 3 1 RD7100 Locator 2015 Radiodetection Ltd Section 3 System overview 3 1 RD7100 locator 15 Locator features CO N FP OO N Keypad LCD with auto backlight Speaker Battery compartment Optional Lithium lon battery pack Accessory connector Headphone connector USB connector inside the ba
24. what policies or procedures apply contact your company or site s occupational health and safety officer or your local government for more information Do not use this equipment if you suspect that any component or accessory is damaged or faulty Before inserting the earth stake into the ground ensure there are no shallow cables or services that could be damaged by the earth stake Use authorized accessories only Incompatible accessories may damage the equipment or give inaccurate readings If you intend to uncover a sub surface utility by digging you must follow your company region and country s codes of practice for excavation Keep this equipment clean and arrange for regular services with an authorized Radiodetection service center More information can be found in the Appendix or from your local Radiodetection representative lt is important to regularly clean and sanitize products which may become contaminated through contact with foul water or 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 use only the minimum level necessary to take your measurements Excessive exposure to loud sounds can cause hearing damage Do not attempt to open or dismantle any part of this equipment unless directed specifically by this manual Doing so may render the equipment faulty and may
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26. 1 Press the key to enter the menu 2 Scroll to the FREQ menu using the or keys 15 3 Press the key on the locator or the key on the transmitter to enter the FREQ menu 4 Scroll through the frequency options using the or keys 5 Press the D key on the locator or the key on the transmitter to enter the frequency 6 Scroll to OFF or ON using the 7 or keys 7 Press the key to accept your selection and return to frequency menu 8 Ifyou wish to make any further changes follow steps 4 to 6 If you do not wish to make any further changes press the WY key twice to return to the main operation screen Volume control The transmitter and locator feature an internal speaker to provide critical warnings and assist with cable and pipe location To adjust audio level WARNING Muting audio on the locator will disable the Strike Alert audio alarm 1 Press the key to enter the menu 2 Scroll to the VOL menu the or arrows 3 Press the key locator or the key transmitter to enter the VOL menu 4 Scroll through the volume options using the Oor keys 5 Press the 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 accurately in areas with high levels of electromagnetic interference such as sub stations and beneath high volt
27. 8 reading in front of the fault by pushing the A frame into the ground at small intervals Note the dB reading If the reading is approximately the same as the reference reading you can assume that there is only one fault If the reading is less than the reference reading keep surveying the cable for other faults NOTE If the cable or pipe runs under a road use the equipment as normal on the road surface as it can sometimes detect signals when working on blacktop concrete or paved surfaces If necessary try wetting the road surface Pouring a very small amount of water around the bottom of the A frame spikes before each Fault Find will generally ensure a good ground connection NOTE If the cable or pipe runs under a paved surface the fault can often be pinpointed by fault finding in the grass soil adjacent to the paving Reduce the distance between placing the A frame spikes in the ground to allow for the increased distance to the actual fault position 3 Section 10 Appendices 10 1 Care and maintenance The RD7100 locator and transmitter are robust durable and weatherproof However you can extend your equipments life by following these care and maintenance guidelines General Store the equipment in a clean and dry environment Ensure all terminals and connection sockets are clean free of debris and corrosion and are undamaged Do not use this equipment when damaged or faulty Batteries and power supply
28. DF 120 9 Power Options Locator power accessories and spares 10 RX MBATPACK LION Li lon rechargeable battery mains kit K XX includes mains charger Replace XX with US UK EU or CN Li lon automotive charger 10 RX ACHARGER LION Li lon mains charger 10 RX MCHARGER LION XX Replace XX with US UK EU or CN Li lon rechargeable battery pack no charger 10 RX BATPACK LION 2 D Cell battery tray 10 RX 2DCELL TRAY Transmitter power accessories and spares Mains PSU 10 TX MPSU XX 10 TX MBATPACK LION Li lon rechargeable battery mains kit Includes mains K XX charger er Replace XX with US UK EU or CN 10 TX MABATPACK Li lon rechargeable battery full kit Includes mains and LION K XX automotive charger Replace XX with US UK EU or CN Li lon automotive charger 10 TX ACHARGER LION 10 TX MCHARGER Li lon mains charger LION XX Replace XX with US UK EU or CN Replacement Li lon battery pack 10 TX BATPACK LION 2015 Radiodetection Ltd 42 Transport and Storage Accessories Soft carry bag 10 LOCATORBAG Flight case 10 RD7K8KCASE Hard case 10 RD7K8KCASE USA Miscellaneous Safety equipment Warning triangle 10 WARNING TRIANGLE Calibration Certificates Remote Calibration and PC Software Locator Calibration Certificate per unit 97 RX CALCERT request with initial locator order eCert Calibration Credit 10 RX ECERT RDManager Check product documentation for details Visit
29. In this mode only frequencies applicable for induction mode will be made available as the key is pressed Once activated the transmitter will induce the signal indiscriminately to any nearby buried conductors Please note that these signals will also be airborne and it is advisable to keep the distance between the transmitter and locator at least 10m 30 this distance may need to be increased particularly if depth measurements are taken 20 Signal clamp An optional signal clamp can be connected to the transmitter and clamped around a cable or pipe to apply the transmitter signal This method of applying the transmitter signal is particularly useful on insulated live wires and removes the need to disconnect the supply to the cable Clamps are available up to 8 5 215mm in diameter AAWARNING Do not clamp around uninsulated live conductors AAWARNING Before applying or removing the clamp around a power cable ensure that the clamp is connected to the transmitter at all times Selecting frequencies lt is important to select the correct or appropriate frequency for your particular application For more information see Section 5 1 or refer to the application note ABC amp XYZ of Locating Buried Pipes and Cables which is available as a free download from www radiodetection com To select a frequency on the locator 1 Press the key to cycle through available frequencies 2 Alternatively hold do
30. Pinpoint the sonde Move the locator in front of the sonde and still with the antenna in line with it increase sensitivity to find the Peak of the ghost signal Move the locator to behind the sonde ensuring that the locator 2015 Radiodetection Ltd blade is always in line with the sonde Find the null positions A and B See Figure 8 10 Measure the distance between them and multiply by 0 7 to give an approximate depth measurement Flexitrace The Flexitrace is a traceable plastic covered fiberglass rod incorporating wire conductors and is used for locating small diameter non metallic pipes to a depth of 3 meters The Flexitrace can be inserted into a pipe or duct as small as 9mm 3 8 internal diameter and ith a minimum bend radius of 250mm Batteries are not required as the FlexiTrace is powered by any Radiodetection transmitter The FlexiTrace has a maximum power rating of 1W When using the FlexiTrace with a Radiodetection Tx 5 or Tx 10 transmitter the output limit must be set to 1W in the MAX P menu and the output voltage limit set to LOW in the MAX V menu No settings are required for the Tx 1 transmitter A WaRNING Failure to follow the Tx 5 or Tx 10 instructions above may result in the tip of the FlexiTrace becoming too hot to touch resulting in risk of personal injury and damage to the equipment The FlexiTrace can be used in two modes Sonde mode or Line mode In sonde mode only the tip of the FlexiTrace is ene
31. SET Select YES to reset the internal GPS GPS equipped models only e INT Select this to use the internal GPS if present e OFF Select this to switch off the internal GPS module and save battery e SBAS Select this to switch ON or OFF SBAS Satellite Based Augmentation System SBAS can improve GPS accuracy particularly in N America EXIT Select this to exit the GPS menu 4 Press the key to accept your changes and exit the GPS menu 5 Press the key to exit the menu Note When SBAS is ON the GPS system may take longer to lock Internal GNSS GPS RD7100 GPS models have an internal GNSS module When internal GPS is enabled it will automatically try to lock onto a number of satellites as soon as the RD7100 unit is turned on 2015 Radiodetection Ltd The time required for the GPS module to lock onto the GPS system varies depending on the length of time that has passed since the last time the locator was used and on the presence of obstacles like high buildings trees etc that obstruct sight to the sky If the unit has not been used for several days the time to first fix may take up to several minutes The RD7100 locator display provides a number of icons indicating the presence of an internal and active GPS and when this has locked to the GPS system the quality of the signal received or numbers of satellites received The accuracy of the GPS module is affected by the number of satellites rece
32. Use only good quality Alkaline or NiMH batteries When using an AC adapter use only Radiodetection approved adapters Only use Radiodetection approved Li lon battery packs Cleaning A WARNING Do not attempt to clean this equipment when it is powered or connected to any power source including batteries adapters and live cables Ensure the equipment is clean and dry whenever possible Clean with a soft moistened cloth If using this equipment in foul water systems or other areas where biological hazards may be present use an appropriate disinfectant Do not use abrasive materials or chemicals as they may damage the casing including the reflective labels Do not use high pressure hoses Disassembly Do not attempt to disassemble this equipment under any circumstances The locator and transmitter contain no user serviceable parts Disassembly may damage the equipment and or reduce its performance and may void the manufacturer s warranty Service and maintenance The locator and transmitter are designed to minimize the requirement for regular calibration However 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 2015 Radiodetection Ltd Regularly check your locator for correct operation using eCert see section 10 6 and the on board Self Test NOTE Service by non a
33. age transmission lines DOP works by disregarding signal spikes that would otherwise overwhelm the RD7100 locators digital signal processor DOP is an integrated feature of all RD7100 locators No action is required by the user NOTE In cases of high levels of electromagnetic interference the DOP will not be able to prevent the RD7100 from becoming overloaded If the RD7100 becomes overloaded users will be alerted by a flashing mode icon Both the depth and current measurements will be disabled in the event of an overload 2015 Radiodetection Ltd 4 7 TruDepth measurement All RD7100 locators use TruDepth to measure depth automatically when a good quality reading can be assured NOTE TruDepth only indicates a locate depth when e The locator is correctly oriented above the target line cable or sonde e The local signal conditions are assessed as be good enough to ensure an accurate reading To help you orientate the locator correctly you can use the locator s compass feature on the screen Depth readings are displayed according to your preferred units of measurement For more information on measuring depth refer to Section 6 4 8 StrikeAlert StrikeA ert detects the possible presence of shallow utilities and warns the operator with a series of flashing asterisks on the display and an audible alarm characterized by a rapid warbling sound StrikeAlert will activate in Power and Active locate mode
34. ailable in active locating modes Figure 6 7 Current readings using transmitter signals 2 section 7 Locating techniques 7 1 Identifying target utilities Induction If several conductors are running in parallel and it is not possible to connect a transmitter each line may be located separately Proceed as follows 1 Perform a sweep of the area to find the position and number of conductors in the area 2 Map the direction in which the conductors are going To trace the lines 1 Select induction mode on the transmitter Select the same frequency as on the locator Place the transmitter on its side and in line with a conductor 4 Ensure the conductor is directly below the transmitter 5 This will null out the signal directly below the transmitter placing no signal on that conductor and enable the other conductors to be located Locate each conductor and mark its position Move the transmitter down the route and continue locating and marking 8 Trace each conductor out of the search area until the target can be accurately located Unwanted signal coupling Unwanted coupling of the signal from the target line to another nearby line is one of the most common location problems It leads either to an error in the marked position and depth of the target 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
35. ble to locate a cable which would otherwise have been difficult or inconvenient to energize with the transmitter signal Finding a good ground point When using a Direct Connection it is important 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 examples of good alternative ground points e Metal manhole covers e Metal drainage grates e Metal railings 2015 Radiodetection Ltd Large diameter water pipes and gas distribution pipes that are laid in sections sometimes have insulated joints between the sections and can be difficult to locate using a single ended connect This is because when using a single ended connection ground return signals can often cause confusion by returning to the transmitter along other lines The problem sometimes occurs when return signals appear stronger than on the target line usually because the target line is deeper than the line carrying the return signal or the return path may be a better electrical conductor than the target line Applying a double ended transmitter connection is a useful technique for positively tracing and identifying a target line in a situation such as a heavily congested industrial site provided there are access points at each end of the line Making a double ended connection Connect the transmitter to an access point on t
36. cates that GPS is active 3 bars indicates that the GPS has locked to the GPS satellite system GPS Signal quality icon GPS models only Indicates the quality of the signal being received gt LN one pg Se 3 Figure 3 2 Tx Transmitter 2015 Radiodetection Ltd 3 2 Tx 1 Tx 5 and Tx 10 transmitters Transmitter features fF N Keypad LCD Removable accessory tray D cells battery holder Optional Lithium lon rechargeable battery pack Transmitter keypad 6 Power key Switches the unit on and off Opens the transmitter menu Frequency key D Selects frequency Menu navigation key Up and down arrows G Adjusts the output signal level Scrolls through the menu options Measure key 5 Used to take voltage and impedance measurements Opens a sub menu Transmitter screen icons 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 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 Accessory or Measurement indicators Indicates if an accessory is connected or if measure mode is active DC icon Appears when the transmitter is powered from a DC source Induction indicator Appears when the transmitter is in Induction Mode A Frame Tx 5 or Tx 10 only Indicates when the transmitter is in
37. ce to obtain a reference reading from the ground stake before you attempt to locate a fault on a target line Reference readings help to provide the following information e Severity of fault e Survey interval Before taking the reference reading set up the transmitter and locator as follow On the transmitter 1 Select a fault finding frequency using the key 2 Use the or keys to increase or decrease the output signal level 3 If required you can use the BOOST setting if the fault is located on a high resistance cable or if the cable is long WARNING By selecting 8KFF the transmitter will have the ability to output high voltages and a high voltage warning icon will appear on the transmitter s LCD On the locator 4 Connect one end of the connection lead to the A frame socket 5 Connect the other end to the locator accessory socket 6 The locator will automatically recognize the A frame and display the A frame icon on the LCD 7 Select a fault finding frequency using the key Obtaining a reference reading Position the locator approximately 2m 6 feet from the ground stake and push the A frame spikes into the ground with the green spike towards the ground stake Attach the locator to the A frame by the retention hook If you are holding the locator separately make sure that the locator is in line with the A frame and is pointing towards the green spike The fault direction arrow should be pointing away
38. e 33kHz device shown depth up to 5m Standard Sonde 8kHz depth up to 5m Standard Sonde 512Hz depth up to 5m Sewer Sonde 33kHz depth up to 8m External Shell for heavy duty Applications dia as Sewer Sonde Super Sonde 33kHz depth up to 15m Slim Sonde 33kHz depth up to 3 5m Slim Sonde Plain End Cap S6 Microsonde kit Pack of 10 x batteries for S6 Microsonde S9 MiniSonde Pack of 10 x batteries for S9 MiniSonde S13 Sonde Kit includes two end caps two batteries and case Pack of ten spare batteries for S13 Sonde S18A Sonde 33kHz S18B Sonde 33kHz Bendi sonde with M10 male end cap 512Hz continuous Pack of 5 AA batteries FlexiTrace 50m Tx powered pushrod transmitter FlexiTrace 80m Tx powered pushrod transmitter 2015 Radiodetection Ltd 10 SONDE STD 33 10 SONDE STD 8 10 SONDE STD 512 10 SONDE SEWER 33 10 SONDE SEWER SHELL 10 SONDE SUPER 33 10 SONDE SLIM 33 10 SONDE SLIM ENDCAP 10 SONDE MICRO 33 10 SONDE MICRO BATPACK 10 SONDE MINI 33 10 SONDE MINI BATPACK 10 SONDE S13 33 10 SONDE S13 BATPACK 10 SONDE S18A 33 10 SONDE S18B 33 10 SONDE BENDI 512 10 SONDE BENDI BATPACK 10 TRACE50 XX 10 TRACE80 XX XX D F GB NL 41 4 5mm 50m Flexrod 10 FLEXRODF50 4 5 4 5mm 80m Flexrod 10 FLEXRODF80 4 5 6 7mm 50m Flexrod 10 FLEXRODF50 7 6 mm 100m Flexrod 10 FLEXRODF 100 7 6 mm 150m Flexrod 10 FLEXRODF150 7 9mm 60m Flexrod 10 FLEXRODF60 9 9mm 120m Flexrod 10 FLEXRO
39. e frequency to the same as that on the transmitter 4 Put the clamp around each cable in turn and note the bar graph response Compare the strength of response from each cable The cable with a substantially stronger response than the others will be the cable to which the transmitter signal has been applied fe p ae ee Mi at g a 1 a ss sw km wt zn pr gH gerr i gt N LT r w Le RO j 5 A 100 40 30 Figure 8 1 Connecting clamps To ensure that the target cable has been correctly identified reverse the positions of the transmitter and locator and check that the strongest response is still received from the target cable by the locator in its new position Locator clamp range Standard clamps The clamp plugs into the locator accessory socket and is used for cable identification at points where the cable can be accessed The standard clamps are suitable for cables up to 130mm 525 diameter 30 Figure 8 2 Standard Clamp Small clamp The small clamp performs the same function as the standard clamp but is useful in cramped situations where there is insufficient access for the standard clamp The small clamp is suitable for cables up to 50mm 2 diameter 8 4 Transmitter clamps The transmitter clamp fits around a pipe or cable and safely applies a signal to a live insulated cable without interrupting or disconn
40. e the retaining catch fig 4 10 by pressing gently then lift the battery pack away 4 Line up the battery pack clips with the corresponding recesses on the transmitter body and press into place fig 4 11 5 Close the battery pack turn the retaining latch and Figure 4 6 Installing a new battery pack 9 g replace the accessory tray If using the Li ion battery pack plug the lead into the battery connector fig 4 7 2015 Radiodetection Ltd 12 Charging the lithium ion packs AAWARNING Do not heat the rechargeable battery pack above 60 140 as this will damage the battery s thermal fuses Locator Li lon battery pack To recharge the locator battery pack connect the battery charger to the DC input connector on the front of the battery pack Figure 4 12 Charging the locator Li ion battery pack Transmitter Li ion battery pack To recharge the battery pack remove the pack from the transmitter and connect the transmitter battery charger Figure 4 10 Press the release catch and lift the battery pack away Figure 4 13 Charging the transmitter Li lon battery pack For more information about recharging batteries refer to the instructions that came with your charger 4 2 Power on off Switch the locator or transmitter on by pressing the Has Ti Ca TE TIT i TS key To switch the locator or transmitter off press and hold the key until the screen blanks off Figure 4 11 Line
41. ecting the supply The clamp applies a very discriminating signal to a target line with reduced 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 weaker return signal If the system comprises only two conductors they may carry equal signals A WARNING Do not clamp around uninsulated live conductors WARNING Before applying or removing the clamp around a power cable ensure that the clamp is connected to the transmitter at all times The clamp may buzz or vibrate if it is placed around a power cable that has significant net current flow This is normal and does not harm the equipment Connecting the clamp 6 Plug the clamp into the transmitter output socket 7 Put the clamp around the pipe or cable and ensure that the jaws are closed Switch the transmitter on The display will show the Clamp connected icon Figure 8 4 Clamp connected icon 2015 Radiodetection Ltd The line should be grounded earthed on each side of the clamp for the signal to transfer to the line Ground the line if necessary An insulated cable may be traced even if it has no actual ground connection providing a reasonable length is buried either side of the clamp to provide capacitive coupling to ground earth NOTE It is not necessary to make a ground connection from the transmitter when using
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43. eturn to the main operation screen 7 If you are using the optional Li lon battery pack the locator will automatically select the correct battery type Power network frequency Select the correct frequency 50 or 60Hz for your country or region s power supply on your locator To change power frequency on the locator 1 Press the key to enter the menu 2 Scroll to the POWER menu using the or keys 3 Press the key to enter the POWER menu 4 Scroll through the power options using the or keys 5 Press the key to accept your selection and return to the main menu 6 Press the O key to return to the main operation screen Measurement units The RD7100 locator allows you to work in Metric or Imperial US customary units To select your preferred units 1 Press the key to enter the menu 2 Scroll to the UNITS option using the or keys 3 Press the key to enter the UNIT menu 4 Scroll through the measurement options using the or O keys to select METRE for metric or IMP for imperial units 5 Press the key to accept your selection and return to the main menu 6 Press the key to return to the main operation screen Enabling disabling frequencies The locator and transmitter support a wide range of frequencies and there may be times when some of these frequencies are not used It is possible to quickly enable or disable frequencies using the menu system To enable or disable frequencies
44. g cable pipe or sonde its depth and external environmental factors like electromagnetic noise ground conditions and interference AAWARNING The accuracy of depth measurement is subject to a number of factors and is meant as a guide only Never use the depth measurement to define mechanical digging depths Always follow local safe digging guidelines The depth measurement is to the center of the pipe cable or sonde The best readings are typically detected from active signals output by a transmitter rather than from passive sources The RD7100 locator is capable of determining cable depth when locating some passive power signals However passive signals on lines are less suited for measuring depth because accuracy can be compromized by interference e g due to the passive signal being present on more than one line WARNING Do not make depth measurements near bends or tees 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 RD7100 locator will only display depth and current in applicable modes when the locator is correctly orientated above the target line cable or sonde To ensure the locator is correctly orientated use the Compass feature When locating lines make sure the Compass display is in the North South orientation position When locating sondes see Section 8 5 make sure the Compass dis
45. ge Users can opt out any time from receiving software and technical notifications or just from receiving marketing material 2015 Radiodetection Ltd Section 1 includes an overview of safety procedures and notices Review them before moving on to Section 2 and the rest of this manual Section 3 provides an overview of the RD7100 system with annotated diagrams of the locator and transmitter Section 4 introduces basic setup and operation using the RD7100 locator s menu system Section 5 introduces the theory and practice of cable and pipe location using the RD7100 locator and transmitter Section 6 introduces depth and current readings Section 7 provides general locating tips Section 8 introduces the range of accessories that are compatible with the RD7100 system Section 9 introduces cable sheath fault finding using the RD7100 locator and an accessory A frame Section 10 includes several appendices with reference material and other technical information Read this manual in its entirety before attempting to operate the RD7100 locator or transmitter Note all safety notices in the preface and throughout this manual You are responsible for determining whether the conditions are suitable for using this device Always carry out a risk assessment of the site to be inspected Follow your company and national safety procedures and or requirements when operating this equipment in any environment or workplace If you are unsure
46. he locator and transmitter You can use RD Manager to register your products to extend the warranty to a total of 3 years see Section 10 4 setup your locator by performing a number of maintenance tasks such as setting date and time activating and de activating active frequencies setting 38 up custom frequencies or setting up functions like CALSafe or Strike Alert RD Manager is also used to retrieve and analyze surveys data and internal logged data logging and GPS models only RD Manager is compatible PCs running with Microsoft Windows XP Windows 7 Windows 8 and Windows 8 1 For more information about RD Manager refer to the RD Manager operation manual To Obtain RD Manager 1 Go to www radiodetection com RDManager 2 Follow the instructions 10 4 Warranty and extended warranty RD7100 locators and transmitters are covered by a 1 year warranty as standard Customers can extend the warranty period to a total of 3 years by registering their products locators and transmitters within 3 months from purchase Registration is performed using the RD Manager PC software See Section 10 3 From time to time Radiodetection may release new software to improve the performance or add new functionalities to his products By registering user will benefits from subscribing to e mail alerts advising about any new software and special offers related to its product range Users will be able to opt out at any moment fro
47. he target line The transmitter ground is connected with a long cable to another access point further along the line A complete circuit is achieved without using ground as a current return path The long cable should be kept as far away as possible from the expected route of the line This method of applying the transmitter signal is ideal for positive identification of a target line When a connection has been made to two points on the same line the same level of current should be detectable around the circuit The locator display should remain constant if the depth of the line does not change Figure 7 5 Making double ended connections 29 Section 6 Using accessories 8 1 About accessories Both the transmitter and locator are compatible with a wide range of accessories When an accessory is connected the locator or transmitter will recognize it and will enable the mode appropriate to the accessory For example attaching an A Frame to the RD7100 locator will automatically switch the locator to fault find mode and limit the number of available frequencies to those that are compatible with the A Frame The LCD will also display an icon of the accessory and will remove any nonessential icons from the screen Radiodetection supply an accessory sheet with pictures and details of all applicable accessories which is available on www radiodetection com For a full list of supported accessories that are available for purchase
48. ignals You can detect these frequencies without the aid of a transmitter if they are present on the utility you are surveying Power Filters The RD7100PL and RD7100PLG locators allow you to take advantage of the harmonic signals found on power networks When strong or interfering power signals are present accurate tracing of a target cable can be challenging Power Filters allow you to establish if a single large power signal comes from one source or from the presence of multiple cables The different harmonic characteristics of the detected lines can then be used to trace and mark their route Once in Power Mode press the key to switch out of Radiodetection s sensitive Power Mode and scroll through the five individual Power Filters The use of an individual Power Filter harmonic can also allow you to locate power lines in situations where the total signal would otherwise be too large Active frequencies Active frequencies are applied to a buried conductor using the transmitter The transmitter can apply a signal using three methods Direct Connection In Direct Connection you connect the transmitter output directly to the utility The transmitter will then apply a discrete signal which you can locate using the locator This is the preferred method of applying a transmitter signal to a utility and in the majority of applications will apply a stronger signal to the utility which may increase the locate distance
49. indicate the main line that pulls more current along its greater length rL Zl AN RD800 i i J mA Conventional locator response 60 Figures 6 4 6 6 Taking current readings 2015 Radiodetection Ltd Applying a transmitter signal The transmitter signal can be connected clamped or induced to the target line in the same way as the signal for line tracing is applied A WARNING Direct Connection to 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 Signal current measurements Pinpoint the line and confirm the accuracy of the Peak pinpoint with null arrows Check the locator is directly over the line with the antennas at right angles to it and vertical The locator will automatically estimate and display depth on the LCD A signal coupled to a nearby line may distort the accuracy of the measurement If the accuracy of the reading is suspect sweep the area to check if other nearby lines are radiating the signal If other signals are causing interference it may be necessary to make the current measurement at another point along the line Both antennas are needed to make a current measurement and locator accessory antennas such as a normal clamp or stethoscope cannot be used Because current measurement is a function of depth it is only av
50. ines in an area Using these techniques is particularly 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 Radio or CPS signals that may radiate from buried conductors To perform a passive sweep 1 Press the key to select the passive frequency you wish to locate You can select from the following passive frequencies model dependent e Power 9 Radio e CPS Cathodic Protection System 2 Adjust the sensitivity to maximum reduce the sensitivity to keep the bar graph on scale when there is a response 3 Traverse the area in a grid search at a steady walk and hold the locator comfortably with the antenna in line with the direction of movement and at right angles to any lines that may be crossed 23 Figure 5 4 Passive sweep Stop when the locator response rises to indicate the presence of a line Pinpoint the line and mark its position Trace the line out of the area being searched Resume grid search in the area In some areas there may be a confusing amount of 50 60Hz power signals Lift the locator 50mm 2 from the ground and continue the sweep or if using an RD7100PL RD7100PLG locator use the key to switch from Power mode and use Power Filters to discriminate individual lines Switch the locator to Radio Mode Increase sensitivity to maximum and repeat the above grid search procedure over the area P
51. inpoint mark and trace out any lines that are located In most but not all areas radio mode will locate lines that do not radiate power signals and a grid search should be made in both power and radio modes Inductive search An inductive search procedure is a more certain technique for locating unknown lines This type of search requires a transmitter and locator and two people This type of search is referred to as a two person sweep Before starting the sweep define the area of search and the probable direction of lines crossing the area Ensure the transmitter is switched on in induction mode 2015 Radiodetection Ltd Figure 5 5 Inductive search The first person operates the transmitter and the second person operates the locator The transmitter induces a signal onto lines as it passes over them and the lines are then detected with the locator at a suitable distance away from the transmitter around 15 meters 50 feet although this will depend upon the level of induction power used Hold the transmitter with its length aligned with the assumed direction of any lines The second person holds the locator at the start of the area to be searched and with the locator antennas at right angles to the probable direction of the buried lines Set the locator sensitivity level as high as possible without the locator picking up any airborne signals directly from the transmitter When the transmitter and locator are
52. itter signal has been applied Small stethoscope antenna The small stethoscope antenna 85 a 25mm 27 concave head at the end of a 2m 6 ft lead The small stethoscope can be screwed into an extension rod or used at the end of several extension rods joined together for identifying inaccessible small cables Miniature hi gain stethoscope The miniature stethoscope is similar to the small stethoscope but has no handle or facility for extension rods The miniature stethoscope can also be used as a miniature antenna for locations where the bulk of the locator makes it inconvenient for use such as locating pipes or cables in walls 2015 Radiodetection Ltd 8 7 Submersible antenna When to use a submersible antenna Tracing buried pipes and cables across waterways and estuaries are frequent and critical locating applications Less frequent but equally important is tracing and locating lines between the mainland and offshore islands When locating pipes and cables the locator sensing antennas should be as close as possible to the target line so it is not practical to locate lines buried under a river or seabed from the surface In most cases it is necessary to measure the depth of cover to ensure the line is protected from dragging anchors or other underwater hazards The submersible double depth antenna is suitable for use under water for tracing pipes or cables There is a weight at the bottom of the antenna for stabilit
53. ived and best accuracy is only reached when the signal quality is at its maximum VU GPS EEE EE B DEG operation gg 8 4 2 jen RARE G8 Gems Figure 4 14 GPS Icons The LCD GPS operation icons provide visual information about the status of the internal GPS module GPS active seeking satellite lock GPS satellite lock acquired __ 3 5 satellites fixed a 6 8 satellites fixed adi 9 11 satellites fixed aa 12 or more satellites fixed Figure 4 15 GPS status and satellites in view Section 5 Locating cables and pipes This section introduces the principals and techniques of locating buried cable and pipe utilities with the RD7100 system For more information on the theory of cable and pipe location refer to ABC amp XYZ of locating buried pipes and cables which is available to download from www radiodetection com 5 1 Frequencies The RD7100 locator supports a range of active and passive frequencies lt also supports 5 additional user definable frequencies in the range of 50Hz to 999Hz For a complete list of supported frequencies refer to the RD7100 Locator Specification datasheet Passive frequencies Passive frequency detection takes advantage of signals that may be present on buried metallic conductors Dependent on the model RD7100 locators support up to three types of passive frequencies Power Radio and CPS s
54. l Radiodetection supplied power source may be required to update your transmitter software The RD7100 locator should be regularly checked to ensure its correct operation eCert provides a thorough test of the RD7100 s locating circuitry and marker transceiver and supplies a Radiodetection Calibration Certificate when a positive test result is obtained To run eCert the locator should be connected to an internet enabled PC on which the RD Manager software is installed Additional eCert credits may be required and purchased Refer to the RD Manager operation manual for further details NOTE eCert is not presently available for transmitters 10 7 Time and date error messages RD7100 usage logging and GPS models feature an internal clock which is used to time and date survey measurements the 1 second internal logging and for the CALSafe feature Every time the locator is switched on it performs a check to verify its correct operation In the unlikely event of an issue with this clock the system will emit a warning audio tone and display the word ERROR followed by a 3 digit error code Make a note of this code and contact your nearest service center or Radiodetection representative 39 10 8 List of supported accessories Locator Accessories High Gain Stethoscope Small Stethoscope Large Stethoscope 640 512Hz Submersible DD Antenna 10m Cable 8kHz Submersible DD Antenna 10m Cable Headphones
55. m receiving software and technical notifications or just from receiving marketing material Registering using e mail If you have problem in obtaining and installing the RD Manager software you can also register your product s by sending an e mail to rd support spx com You will need to provide the following details Date of Purchase Serial Number of each of your qualifying products RD7100 locators and transmitters Your e mail address Your Company name Contact Name Address Telephone Number Country of residence ON OORO Indicate if you do not wish to receive e mail alerts advising about any new software release 2015 Radiodetection Ltd 10 Indicate if you do not wish to receive e mail or other marketing material with new product information or special offers and promotions related to its product range 10 5 Upgrading software From time to time Radiodetection may release software upgrades to enhance features and improve performance of the RD7100 locator or transmitter Software upgrades are free of charge You can check if your products are up to date or upgrade them by using the RD Manager software upgrade screen Refer to the RD Manager operation manual for further information E mail alerts and notification of new software releases are sent to all registered users NOTE To upgrade your software you need to have created an account using RD Manager and have a live internet connection An optiona
56. na modes to suit your particular application or the local environment To scroll between locate modes press the key PEAK For accurate locating the Peak bargraph provides a visual readout of the signal strength The Peak signal is found directly over the buried utility PEAK Choose to combine the accuracy of the Peak bargraph with Null arrows which can indicate the presence of distortion or with proportional Guidance arrows for rapid line tracing switch between them by pressing and holding the key GUIDANCE Proportional arrows and a ballistic directional needle combine with audio left right indication for rapidly tracing the general path of a buried utility 3 NULL Provides a quick left right indication of the path of a utility As Null is susceptible to interference it is best used in areas where no other utilities are present lt For more information on selecting and using the various antenna modes to assist with cable and pipe location refer to Section 5 14 4 5 System setup The RD7100 locator and transmitter settings can be accessed via the menu Once in the menu it is possible personal Some to change settings according to your preferences and operating requirements examples of setting changes are shown below Refer to the locator and transmitter menu options tables 3 1 and 3 2 for more information NOTE These procedures refer to both the transmitter and locato
57. nother cable or pipe running in close parallel to the target pipe or cable There are two ways of checking the calibration of the 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 lines Switch the transmitter on in induction mode Hold the locator with the blade horizontal and pointing towards the front of the transmitter and approximately five meters from the front of the transmitter 1 Switch the locator on 2 Select the same frequency as is selected on the transmitter but make sure that this frequency is in the sonde mode 3 Move the locator from left to right and when the bargraph reading is at its Peak note the depth as indicated on the locator Measure the distance from the base of the locator to the center of the transmitter using a tape measure 4 Compare this reading with the depth reading on the locator The locator can be considered accurate if the difference between the depth reading on the locator and the distance measured with the tape is less than 10 O 2015 Radiodetection Ltd Method 2 1 Apply a signal to a cable or pipe of known depth 2 Locate the cable or pipe the locator will display depth on the LCD automatically 3 Compare the depth reading on the locator with the actual depth NOTE The accuracy of depth measurement is subject to a number
58. nt is derived from an AC signal applied to the utility from the transmitter Impedance amp voltage measurements 1 Connect the Direct Connection leads to the utility and switch on the transmitter 2 Hold down the key until MEAS is displayed and the measuring icon is activated The transmitter display will now indicate the voltage level measured across the connection leads 3 Press the key once and the display will indicate the impedance measured across the connection leads The measurement icon will display the following symbols Figure 4 13 Impedance and voltage measurements 4 To exit MEAS mode hold down the amp key until the display reverts back to the normal operating screen Impedance measurements using active frequency 1 Connect the Direct Connection lead to the utility and switch on the transmitter 2 Select the preferred frequency and output the signal 3 Press the key once and the display will indicate the impedance measured across the connection leads and also the output power of the transmitter 4 Press the key once to return to the normal operating screen 2015 Radiodetection Ltd 4 14 CALSafe Usage logging equipped RD7100 locators can be set to disable themselves once they are beyond the expected service calibration date When the unit is within 30 days of the service due date the unit will display at startup the number of days left The locator will stop functioning on the se
59. ode Peak mode combines the accuracy of the Peak bargraph with a choice of Guidance or Null directional arrows Guidance arrows provide visual indication of the direction to the target utility and are designed to get you close to the Peak position faster before using the Peak bargraph to pinpoint the target utility Using Null arrows allow you to check for distortion before marking a point and should be used when accurate locate measurements are required Switching between arrow types When in Peak mode press and hold the key to toggle between Guidance and Null arrow types You can also select the default arrow type in the locator menu 1 Press the key to enter the menu 2 Scroll to the ARROW menu using the Q or keys 3 Press the D key to enter the ARROW menu 4 Select NULL or GUIDE using the Q or keys 5 Press the key twice to return to the main locate menu When using Guidance arrows Use the proportional arrows to guide the locator along the path of the target cable or pipe To accurately locate the center point of the target utility for example to mark a point or take a survey measurement use the Peak bargraph to pinpoint the Peak position When using Null arrows Use the arrow heads to place the locator above the NULL point If the Peak response is not at a maximum then this is evidence of a distorted field If the Peak response is at its maximum level where the Null point is located then there is
60. oximately Known Start with medium output power from the transmitter medium frequency on the transmitter and locator and Peak or Peak mode on the locator Set the locator sensitivity to approximately 50 by pressing the or key NOTE it may be necessary to adjust the sensitivity level throughout the pinpointing to keep the bar graph on scale 1 With the antenna perpendicular to the line make traverses across the line Define the point of maximum response 2 Without moving the locator turn it round as if it is on a pivot Stop at the point of maximum response 3 Hold the locator vertical with the antenna just above the ground and move the locator from side to side across the line Stop at the point of maximum response 4 With the end of the antenna close to the ground repeat steps 2 and 3 5 Mark the position and direction of the line Repeat the steps of the procedure to increase pinpoint accuracy If using Peak mode switch to null arrows by pressing and holding the key Alternatively switch to Null antenna mode Move the locator to find the Null position If the position of the Peak and the Null pinpoints correspond it can be assumed that the pinpoint is accurate The pinpoint is not precise if the marks do not correspond but both 2015 Radiodetection Ltd Figure 5 3 Pinpointing with Peak and Null indicators 5 6 Sweep and search There are a number of techniques available for locating unknown l
61. play is in the East West orientation 2015 Radiodetection Ltd Figure 6 1 Taking a depth reading To minimize signal distortion do not apply the signal by induction If Direct Connection or signal clamping is not possible place the transmitter in induction at least 15m 50ft from the point of any depth measurements Depth measurements may not be accurate if there is audible interference or if part of the transmitter signal has coupled to a nearby line Confirming the Peak position coincides with a Null position indicates that the position is suitable for making a depth estimate gt 2 Re j SB ag Si 5 i je Y p Figures 6 2 Depth readings e Pinpoint the target line accurately with the locator e Check the locator is directly over the line the antennas are at right angles to it and the locator is vertical Adjust the sensitivity level to bring the bar graph indication to approximately 50 If the ground appears to radiate a strong field perhaps near a radio station check depth by holding the bottom of the antenna 50mm 2 above the ground and subtract this reading from the indicated depth 6 2 Verifying depth measurements Check a suspect or critical depth reading by lifting the locator 50mm 2 above the ground and repeating the measurement If the measured depth increases by the same amount it is a good indication that the depth reading i
62. plies with Canadian ICES 003 Avis NMB 003 Classe A Cet appareil num rique de la classe A est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada 1 3 Intellectual property 2015 Radiodetection Ltd All Radiodetection is a subsidiary of SPX Corporation SPX rights reserved the green gt and X are trademarks of SPX Corporation Inc Radiodetection and RD7100 are registered trademarks of Radiodetection in the United States and or other countries Trademarks and Notices The following are trademarks of Radiodetection eCert TruDepth SideStep SideStepauto RD Manager Peak SurveyCERT StrikeAlert CALSafe The design of the RD7100 locators and transmitters has been registered The design of the 4 chevrons has been registered Windows and Windows XP are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Due to a policy of continued development we reserve the right to alter or amend any published specification without notice This document may not be copied reproduced transmitted modified or used in whole or in part without the prior written consent of Radiodetection Ltd Section 2 Introduction 2 1 About this manual 2 4 Manual outline This manual provides cable and pipe survey professionals with comprehensive operating instructions for the RD7100 locator and transmitter system Before operating the RD7100 system it is very important that yo
63. pproved service centers or operators may void the manufacturer s warranty Radiodetection products including this guide are under continuous development and are subject to change without notice Go to www radiodetection com or contact your local Radiodetection representative for the latest information regarding the RD7100 locator or any Radiodetection product 10 2 Enhanced Self Test RD7100 locators incorporate an Enhanced Self Test feature In addition to the typical checks for display and power functions the RD7100 applies test signals to it s locating circuitry during a Self Test to check accuracy and performance We recommend that a self test is run at least weekly or before each use Running a Self Test As the Self Test tests the integrity of the locate circuity it is important that it is carried out away from large metallic object such as vehicles or strong electrical signals To run a Self Test 1 Press the key to enter the menu Scroll to the INFO menu using the or keys Press the key to enter the INFO menu Select TEST using the Q or keys Press the key to select YES Press the key to begin the Self Test Once the Self Test is completed the result PASS or FAIL will be displayed N O OO A NDD Restart the locator using the key O RD Manager is the RD7100 Locator PC companion and allows you to manage and customize your locator It also allows software upgrades to both t
64. r unless stated otherwise locator or key for two Before changing settings ensure the transmitter is switched on by pressing the seconds Language The locator and transmitter support a number of languages You can specify your preferred language using the menu system To select your preferred menu language 1 Press the key to enter the menu 2 Scroll to the LANG menu using the or keys 3 Press the key on the locator or the key on the transmitter to enter the LANG menu 4 Scroll through the language options using the or keys 5 Press the key to accept your selection and return to the main menu 6 Press the key to return to the main operation screen Battery type RD7100 locators and transmitters support Lithium lon Alkaline or Nickel Metal Hydride batteries You should set the Locator and transmitter battery type to match the currently installed type This is to ensure optimal performance and correct battery level indication Lithium lon batteries will automatically be detected by the locator To set your battery type 1 Press the key to enter the menu 2 Scroll to the BATT menu using the or arrows 3 Press the key on the locator or the key on the transmitter to enter the BATT menu 4 Scroll through the battery options using the the or 7 keys 2015 Radiodetection Ltd 5 Press the key to accept your selection and return to the main menu 6 Press the key to r
65. refer to the appendix 8 2 Headphones Radiodetection supplies an optional headphone set for the RD7100 locator The headphones feature an adjustable headband to ensure a tight fit when used in the field The accessory headphones also feature volume adjustment for both left and right speakers Connect the 3 5mm headphone jack into the locator s headphone socket which is located next to the accessory panel A WARNING Before wearing headphones lower the locator s volume levels to help prevent damage to your hearing WARNING Wearing headphones may impede your awareness to dangers in the field such as moving traffic or other heavy machinery Exercise caution 8 3 Locator clamps A locator clamp is used to positively locate and identify a cable when several cables are running close together A target cable can be identified in a chamber on a tray or other access point by fitting a clamp to the locator and examining each cable in turn Signal strength response shown on the locator display should be noted for each cable When to use clamps Clamps can be used where e Several cables or pipes run in close proximity to each other O 2015 Radiodetection Ltd e cable or pipe is accessible at an inspection hole or manhole Connecting a clamp 1 Put the clamp connector into the accessory socket on the front of the RD7100 locator 2 Place the clamp around the pipe or cable and switch the locator on 3 Set th
66. rgized 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 does not matter to which terminals the leads are connected To use the FlexiTrace in line mode connect the red transmitter lead to one of the FlexiTrace terminals and connect the black transmitter lead to a suitable ground connection 8mm 40mm Figure 8 11 FlexiTrace 33 j8 6 Stethoscopes When to use a stethoscope At times it may not be possible to put a clamp around a cable because of congestion or because of inaccessibility A stethoscope antenna should be used in place of a clamp to identify the target cable s How to use a stethoscope Plug the stethoscope into the locator accessory socket Press the concave head against each cable in turn to detect a maximum signal Stethoscope range Large stethoscope antenna The large stethoscope antenna which plugs into the locator accessory socket is used for cable identification in situations where the cable is exposed It is particularly useful for identifying heavy cables lying in a tray where it is not possible to fit a clamp The concave detector head on the end of the insulated flexible gooseneck is placed firmly against the cable to be identified If there are a number of cables the stethoscope antenna will give the strongest response from the cable to which the transm
67. rict the shipment of faulty batteries Check with your courier for restrictions and best practice guidelines Your local Radiodetection representative will be able to direct you to our authorized repair centers WARNING Exposing the battery to a high temperature above 60 C 140 F may activate safety systems and cause a permanent battery failure Disposal This symbol on the product accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories e g charger headset mm USB cable must not be treated as domestic waste but must be disposed of professionally lt is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local city office your disposal service or product supplier Please dispose of this device in a manner appropriate to the relevant legal requirements at the end of its product life Batteries should be disposed of in accordance with your company s work practice and or the relevant laws or guidelines in your country or municipality 1 2 Compliance
68. rvice due date CALSafe is disabled by default You can edit the CALSafe service due date and enable or disable the function using the RD Manager PC software package Refer to the RD Manager operation manual for further information 4 15 Usage Logging RD7100 logging and GPS locator models feature a powerful data logging system which records all the instrument s critical parameters including GPS position if available and warnings in its internal memory each second The automatic logging system is always active and cannot be disabled 5 memory is capable of storing at least 500 days of normal usage data based on 8 hours operation per day Logs can be retrieved using the RD Manager PC application for usage analysis and survey validation Refer to the RD Manager operation manual for further information 18 4 16 GPS GNSS The RD7100 locator can use its internal GNSS module when fitted to detect and store its latitude longitude and accurate UTC time alongside its locating data using or the automatic logging system GPS and Usage Logging equipped models only The presence of GNSS data allows for the data to be mapped easily and to export and save the information directly into GIS systems GPS menu To enter the GPS menu 1 Press the key to enter the menu 2 Scroll to the GPS menu using the or keys 3 Press the key to enter the GPS menu Use the or keys to scroll through the 5 options e RE
69. s RD7100 locators are shipped with StrikeA ert enabled by default this can be disabled by accessing the StrikeAlert ALERT menu and setting StrikeAlert to OFF StrikeAlert can also be disabled using the RD Manager PC software Refer to the RD 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 14 10 SideStepauto The transmitter can be used to recommend a general purpose locate frequency for the intended locate task by measuring the impedance of the target cable or pipe SideStepauto helps to improve locate accuracy by determining the best signal SideStepauto can also help to prolong battery life SideStepauto operates only in Direct Connection mode Using SideStepauto To enable SideStepauto Connect the transmitter to the target utility then 1 Press the O key to enter the menu 2 Scroll to the OPT F menu using the or keys 3 Press the 7 key to enter the OPT F menu 4 Scroll through using the or keys until START is displayed 5 Press the key to start SideStepauto and e
70. s at the survey intervals determined by the reference reading To locate the cable or pipe while using the fault find signal during a Fault Find survey press the key once and the locator will switch to Peak O 2015 Radiodetection Ltd locate mode To use alternative antenna modes press the key to step through available antenna modes To get back to fault find mode step through all available antenna modes until the locator goes back to fault find mode Note While the A Frame is connected to the locator depth and current measurements will not be available If depth or current measurements are required remove the A Frame lead from the locator As a fault is approached the Fault Find direction arrow will lock on to the fault signal point forward and the dB readings will increase When the fault is passed the arrow will point back towards the transmitter Take readings at smaller survey intervals to determine the exact point of the fault When the A frame is directly over the fault the dB reading will drop as shown opposite NOTE The values given are for illustration purposes only and may not be the same as those obtained in other situations To pinpoint the fault turn the A frame 90 to the cable or pipe and Fault Find until the exact point is found Where the arrow direction changes the center line of the A frame is now directly over the fault Mark the ground to show the position of the fault Find the maximum 0
71. s correct When locating for a conductor or sonde depth measurements should be precise to 3 if conditions are suitable However you may not always know if the 25 conditions are suitable so the following techniques should be used to check critical readings e Check that the route of the line is straight for at least 2 meters 6 ft to either side of the measurement point e Check that the signal response is reasonably constant over the 15 meter distance to the transmitter and make depth measurements to either side of the original point e Check that there are no adjacent lines carrying a significant signal within 1 to 2 meters 3 to 6 ft of the target line This is the most common source of error of depth measurements as a strong signal coupled to an adjacent line can often introduce 50 error e Make several depth measurements at points slightly displaced from the line s apparent position The shallowest indication will be the most accurate and will also indicate the line s position most accurately Checking depth accuracy This paragraph describes several quick and easy ways of verifying that the depth reading on the locator when used for markers or conductors and sondes is within acceptable limits Refer to this if you are getting inaccurate depth readings from a cable or pipe for which you know the approximate depth Inaccurate depth readings could be the result of the locator picking up a stronger signal such as a
72. se the turnkey to unlatch the battery compartment Insert eight D Cell Alkaline or NiMH batteries Figure 4 3 D cell battery trays Battery status The locator and transmitter displays provide a battery level indicator refer to the diagrams in Section 3 When battery replacement is necessary the display shows a flashing battery icon NOTE Prolonged use of high power output on the transmitter will reduce battery life Removing fitting battery packs Locator battery pack 1 Open the battery compartment using the release catch figure 4 1 2 f using a Li lon battery pack un plug the lead connector see figure 4 7 3 Lift the accessory cover slightly and press the battery retaining latch inwards Figure 4 4 Press the retaining latch inwards Figure 4 7 Connecting the Li lon lead 4 Rotate the battery pack away and up from the latch 5 Repeat on the other side to release the battery pack NOTE Fully charge your lithium ion battery pack before completely then lift the battery pack away its first use Transmitter battery pack 1 Unlatch then remove the accessory tray 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 until it clicks on both sides then close the battery pack 2 Figure 4 6 Release then remove the accessory tray 2 Turn the release catch then open the battery compartment 3 Releas
73. sed position of the sonde Do not adjust the sensitivity level Figure 8 8 Sonde deployment To locate a sonde 1 Move the locator backwards and forwards and stop when the bar graph indicates a Peak You can use the LCD compass to orient the blade of the locator with the direction of the sonde 2 Rotate the locator as if the blade is a pivot Stop when the bar graph indicates a Peak 32 Ghost A oh LE 1 Figure 6 9 Locating a sonde 3 Move the locator from side to side until the bar graph indicates a Peak 4 Repeat 1 2 and 3 with the antenna vertical and resting on or just above the ground The locator should then be directly above the sonde with the antenna in line with it Mark the position of the sonde and its direction 5 Propel the sonde a further 1 or 2 meters pinpoint and mark the position Repeat this pinpoint procedure at similar intervals along the line of the drain or duct until the survey is completed Checking sonde depth The RD7100 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 the compass indicates the sonde is in East West position d 0 7AB A Figure 8 10 Calculating sonde depth Calculation method
74. tion about the RD7100 product family including this manual 1 1 Important notices General The performance of any cable and pipe locator may be affected when used in close proximity to ferrous materials such as manhole covers steel toe boots mobile phones and nearby vehicles Keep a distance of one or two meters from these objects when taking critical measurements such as depth and current readings 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 a few seconds Safety WARNING Failure to comply with safety warnings can cause serious injury or death CAUTION Failure to comply with safety cautions can result in damage to equipment or property This equipment shall be used only by qualified and trained personnel and only after fully reading this Operation Manual 2015 Radiodetection Ltd 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 WARNING The transmitter is capable of outputting potentially lethal voltages Take care when applying Signals to any pipe or cable and be sure to notify
75. ttery compartment Locator keypad 9 Power key Switches the unit on and off Opens the locator menu Frequency key Selects frequency Closes submenu Up and down arrows OD Adjusts the locator signal gain Scrolls through the menu options Antenna key toggles Peak Peak Null Broad Peak and Guidance modes Opens a submenu Locator screen icons 13 Indicates the signal strength and Peak marker 14 Signal strength Numerical indication of signal strength 2015 Radiodetection Ltd 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Null Proportional Guidance arrows Indicates the location of the line relative to the locator Battery icon Indicates the battery level Gain readout Volume icon Displays the volume level 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 Frequency current menu readout Antenna mode icon Indicates antenna selection Peak Null Peak and Guidance Mode model dependent Sonde icon Indicates that the signal source is from a sonde Line icon Indicates that the signal source is from a line Compass indicator Shows the direction of the located cable relative to the locator Transmitter standby indicator Depth readout GPS Status icon GPS models only One bar indi
76. u read this manual noting all safety warnings and procedures Additional documentation The full product specification RD Manager and SurveyCERT manuals are available to download from www radiodetection com 2 2 About the RD7100 The RD7100 product family offers a comprehensive range of locators and transmitters designed to meet specific customer needs The RD7100 locator is ergonomically designed to provide the operator with a balanced light weight tool that encourages extended use in most environments A wide range of accessories are available to enhance the performance and to add extra functionality For more information about the Precision Locate Accessories Range visit www radiodetection com accessories 2 3 Extended warranty RD7100 locators and transmitters are covered by a 1 year warranty as standard Users can extend the warranty period to a total of 3 years by registering their products locators and transmitters within 3 months from purchase Registration is performed using the RD Manager PC software See Section 10 3 for further details NOTE You can also register your products by e mail See Section 10 4 for more details From time to time Radiodetection may release new software to improve the performance or add new functionality to products By registering the user will have the option of subscribing to e mail alerts advising about any new software and special offers related to its product ran
77. wer output 17 4 12 Transmitter Eco mode 17 4 13 Measure mode 17 FEE NESE NG 18 4 15 Usage Logging u E 18 416 SPSTENSS EN ns 19 Section 5 Locating cables and pipes 20 9 4 FREQUCNGICS rite ren anse uen te en 20 5 2 Antenna MOES 21 50 esen oo DN DD a 23 BiG TAGE Kr Er err EE 23 5 5 PNPO sos o nan kimi Da D 23 5 6 Sweep and search 23 2015 Radiodetection Ltd Section 6 Depth and current readings 25 HI TT UD N 25 6 2 Verifying depth measuremenits 25 6 3 Current readings U 26 Section 7 Locating techniques 28 7 1 Identifying target utilities 28 7 2 Signal 8 ground conneciion 29 7 3 Double ended connections 29 Section 8 Using accessories 30 8 1 About accessories 30 8 2 Headphones 30 0 9 LOCAIOF CAMPS tak tiwstinahcnesttadcas Rivaheumetdatcas Ries 30 8 4 Transmitter clamps U E EUUEUUULU UjULjL EU U U 31 05 SONOES He 32 8 6 Stethoscopes rrrnrrnrannnvnnnerranrnnnnnennanennnn 34 8 7 Submersible antenna 34 Section 9 Fault finding 36 9 1 About fault finding
78. wn the key and press the or 9 keys to cycle up or down the range of frequencies If locating using an active frequency you must also set your transmitter to output the matching frequency You can change your transmitter s output frequency manually using your transmitter s keypad To manually select a transmitter output frequency 1 Press the key to cycle through available frequencies NOTE Some frequencies require that you connect an accessory for example an A Frame before the frequency is available 2015 Radiodetection Ltd 5 2 Antenna modes The RD7100 system supports up to four antenna modes exclusively dedicated to locating cable and pipes and to Suit your particular application or the local environment These are e Peak mode e Peak mode e Guidance mode e Null mode Peak mode Peak mode provides the most sensitive and accurate mode for location and depth measurement It provides a sharp Peak response with a corresponding small decrease in sensitivity Peak mode cannot be disabled using the menu In Peak mode the following indicators are displayed by the LCD e Depth e Current e Signal strength e Compass To select Peak mode 1 Press the key until the Peak mode icon A 5 displayed on the LCD NOTE The depth and current values will display automatically although these values should not be considered accurate until the locator is directly over the target line 21 Peak M m
79. ws To select null mode 1 Press the key until the null mode icon VO is displayed on the LCD The sharp null response can be easier to use than the Peak response but is vulnerable to interference and should not be used for locating except in areas where there is no interference present Guidance Mode offers improved performance in such conditions while Peak mode can combine the Peak bargraph with Guidance arrows to combine fast and accurate locate tools 22 5 3 Compass The LCD compass provides a visual indication of the direction of the target cable pipe or sonde The compass is available for all frequencies apart from Power Radio and Passive 5 4 Trace Line tracing can be accelerated by switching the locator to Guidance mode Move the locator left and right while walking along the path of the line to place the target position Needle directly over the line As you move the locator over the line the left and right arrows and an accompanying tone will indicate if the target line is to the left or right of the locator 5 5 Pinpoint marks will show an error to the same side True line position will be close to the Peak position The line lies half the distance to the other side of the Peak position as the distance between the Peak and the Null positions Locating a target line in Peak or Peak mode accurately defines the position of a target line after it has been traced and its position is appr
80. x 5 or Tx 10 transmitter e Accessory A frame with connecting lead e Direct connection lead and earth stake There are 2 types of signals that can be used for fault finding e 8K Fault Find useful for sheath faults on cables but can also be used on pipelines over shorter distances 9 2 Preparation Using RD7100 standard locating techniques locate the cable or pipe for a short distance and trace and mark its route Remove all earth bonds from the line to be traced during the fault finding survey If there are any earth bonds along the path the fault find signal may direct the user to this location as this will be the preferred path for the fault find signal to leak away into the ground and may result in the fault not being located Connecting the transmitter 1 With the transmitter switched off connect the Direct Connection lead into the transmitter accessory socket 2 Clip the red connection lead to the cable cable sheath or pipe ensuring that the area around the connection is clean and that a positive connection is achieved 3 Extend the black connection lead as far away as possible at 90 to the probable route of the target cable and clip the connector to the ground stake ensuring that a positive connection is achieved NOTE Always connect the black connection lead to a ground stake and not a water pipe or buried cable as these may carry the signal 2015 Radiodetection Ltd Reference readings It is good practi
81. xit the OPTF Menu 6 Press the key to exit the menu NOTE SideStepauto has to be enabled for each Direct Connection using the START option At any time the user may manually change the frequency using the key 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 Tx 10 only Boost allows the Tx 10 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 amp 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 2015 Radiodetection Ltd 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
82. y and the unit has been pressure tested to IP68 to a depth of 100m 300 antenna is supplied with 10m of submersible marine umbilical cable as standard but lengths of up to 100m can be supplied The extra length enables the antenna to be carried by a diver on a riverbed or seabed while the locator is used in a surface vessel It is crucial to have effective communication between the operator with the locator and the diver with the antenna Alternatively the antenna can be fastened to the end of a non metallic boom from a barge and lowered to the riverbed or seabed How to use a submersible antenna Apply the transmitter signal to the target line at an access point on the shore The submersible antenna line for tracing the line underwater is plugged into the accessory socket of the locator The locator is used onboard a boat which should by positioned directly over the line The transmitting signal should be applied by Direct Connection with the strongest possible signal and at the frequency that the submersible antenna is calibrated to Make a ground connection about 50m 160ft from the transmitter Test the quality of signal on the line before locating on the water NOTE The submersible antenna is calibrated to work at one frequency Tips for using a submersible antenna The user in the boat should be a specialist or have considerable experience using a locator so that they can give concise instructions to the diver

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