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1. Setup options User Messages window Section 3 Locator software update Locator Software Update window Upgrading your locator software Section 4 Transmitter software update Transmitter Software Update window Updating your transmitter software section 5 Locator eCAL validation 5 1 Purchasing Validation keys 5 2 Validating a locator 5 3 Retrieving original factory calibration 5 4 Printing certificates LF OO OUO OO WwW wo N NYS DY PEN PN O1 O O NN N Section 6 Option Editor 6 1 Uploading your RD7000 RD8000 configuration 6 2 Downloading a configuration to your RD7000 RD8000 6 3 Saving your configuration settings 6 4 Loading your saved configuration settings 6 5 Managing your configuration settings Section 7 Appendix 11 7 1 Administrator 7 2 USB Tips amp Tricks 7 3 Update USB Driver 7 4 Installation notes 7 5 Installation Folders 7 6 Installation Files 7 7 Registry Entries 10 10 10 Centros Manager Operation Manual iii Section 1 Introduction to Centros Manager Centros Manager is a Radiodetection product support application for Microsoft Windows that can be downloaded via the Radiodetection website Once installed onto your PC or laptop Centros Manager can be used for the following e Updating the RD7000 RD8000 and transmitters with the latest software e Validating the locator with the original factory calibration using eCAL This feature provides the2. a date for the Original switched on Click the Run eCAL Validation icon Calibration Data if this has been requested at on the toolbar and eCAL will now validate the any time The original Calibration Data will be the locator against the original factory calibration earliest date and is the date when the locator Do not disconnect the locator until this process was first factory calibrated The remaining dates is complete The User Message window will keep will be the dates when a validation was carried you informed of progress Once the validation has out for that particular unit Using your mouse you completed a window will appear containing the can double click on the date and the Certificate test results and a Pass or Fail When you click Viewer will open displaying the Validation OK you may disconnect the USB cable and if you Certificate Click on File and choose the Print or wish close the User Message window Quit option Alternatively you can click on the View Certificate icon on the toolbar to display the Validation Certificate 5 3 Retrieving original factory NOTE Although keys are only valid for 12 months you can view or print certificates as many times as you require Unlike keys certificates do not expire calibration The original factory calibration results for the locator can be retrieved for view or print Note You do not have to purchase an eCAL Validation key to retrieve this data 1 Connect your locator
3. connection on the PC or laptop will not supply the required power to switch on the transmitter Users can purchase a suitable power supply from Radiodetection Alternatively with the USB cable connected to the transmitter place the transmitter on a flat surface without fully securing the battery pack In this orientation the pogo pins inside the battery compartment will make contact with the battery contacts to enable powering of the transmitter 4 Open Centros Manager Start gt Programs gt Centros Manager and select Transmitter Software Update 5 Click the Load Software Update Key icon on the tool bar 6 Copy and paste your update key from your warranty registration email into the Update Key dialogue box This is the key that you received in your confirmation email when registering your product and is similar to this 45520 47537 60028 18168 24316 20007 02791 11890 7 Click Add then Exit 8 Switch on the transmitter at this stage the display on the transmitter will be blank Click on the Download Transmitter Software icon and the latest software will now automatically install into your transmitter You can view the progress of the installation in the Users Message window NOTE In the unlikely event that you experience a problem with the USB recognising the transmitter please refer to Section 7 for more help and information 9 Once the transfer is complete disconnect the transmitter from your computer and reinst
4. to your computer using the supplied USB cable On the locator the USB port is located inside the battery compartment 2 Open Centros Manager Start gt Programs gt Centros Manager and select Locator eCAL Validation 3 Switch on the locator At this stage the screen on the locator will be blank with the backlight switched on Click the Get Original Cal Data icon on the toolbar eCAL will now retrieve the original factory calibration data Do not disconnect the locator until this process is complete You can view the progress in the User Message window Once the operation is complete you may disconnect the USB cable 8 Centros Manager Operation Manual Section 6 Option Editor This section provides instructions on how to 1 Connect your locator to your computer using the customize the settings of your RD7000 or RD8000 supplied USB Cable On the locator the USB port locator using the Locator Option Editor within is located inside the battery compartment Centros Manager 2 Open Centros Manager Start gt Programs gt Centros Manager and select Locator Option Editor 6 1 Uploading your RD7000 RD8000 3 Switch on the locator At this stage the screen on configuration the locator will be blank with the backlight switched on Select the correct model of locator from the drop down menu opposite the Select Unit Type Re Contros inser 92 Upeion Editor 4 Click the Upload Settings from unit icon on the asa i toolbar Centr
5. 4 Sys ATMEL ATS tooox Test Board your SoC or floppy disk insert it now Wheat do you want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended Install from a list or specific location Advanced This driver is not digitally signed Tell me why driver signing is important Click Next to continue Centros Manager Operation Manual 13 Step 10 7 4 Installation notes If the following dialog appears press Continue Anyway The following information details Centros Manager s button installation It is intended for advanced users and system administrators only 7 5 Installation Folders The software you are installing for this hardware atm6124 Sys ATMEL ATS looox Test Board The installation process will create the following folders Hardware Installation lt TargetDir gt default is C Program Files Radiodetection Wah Muon AP elmeri s leanas neoan aa Ltd RD8000 Update Continuing your installation of this software may impair lt TargetDir gt Certificate or ee jee Comon o operation re youa system either immediately or in uture Micro strongly i recommends that you stop this installation now and lt TargetDir gt RxDownload aed vo aA pranawa iont aaa lt TargetDir gt TxDownload 7 6 Installation Files STOP hasta The installation process will create the following files Step 11 lt TargetDir gt Certificate ecal_stylesheet css Press Finish button and close Computer Manage
6. Centros Manager Application for managing RD 000 and RD8000 locators and transmitters Operation Manual Issue 5 November 2009 For use with Centros Manager 5 or later E Radiodetection AN SPX COMPANY 90 UG081ENG 05 Preface Before you begin Please read this user manual before installing Centros Manager and attempting to use the facilities within Centros Manager Note that this manual and all its contents are subject to change Radiodetection products are under continuous development 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 information about the RD7000 and RD8000 product families including this manual and the bundled software Important Notice Radiodetection makes every effort to ensure that all technical information statements and recommendations about RD7000 and RD8000 products are based on information believed to be reliable but the accuracy or completeness thereof is not guaranteed In no event shall Radiodetection be liable for any loss inconvenience damage or problems caused through use of any equipment or software Before using any RD7000 or RD8000 product including eCAL the user should determine the suitability of the product for its intended use The user assumes all risks and lia
7. Dialog Select Device Manager Computer Management Computer Management Local Step 3 Expand Ports COM amp LPT and Universal Serial Bus Controllers B a Ports COM amp LPT JY Bluetooth Communications Port COM8 y Communications Port COM1 YF Communications Port COM2 Y ECP Printer Port LPT2 ry es Processors w O Sound video and game controllers W System devices C Universal Serial Bus controllers i Intel R 230 1GB USB Universal Host Controller 27C8 Intel R 8280 1GB USB Universal Host Controller 27C9 Intel R 280 1GB USB Universal Host Controller 27CA Intel R 8230168 USB Universal Host Controller 27CB Intel R 8280 1GB USB2 Enhanced Host Controller 27CC USS Root Hub USS Root Hub USB Root Hub USS Root Hub USB Root Hub Step 4 Connect USB cable from PC to unit and switch on unit The list of USB Controllers should be refreshed when the new Atmel Driver added NOTE In obscure cases the driver may appear in the Ports COM amp LPT section This may be due to the use of a USB to Serial chip converter within the PC hardware Step 5 If for any reason you believe that the driver may not be installed properly please perform the following actions Select the Driver to update Right Click on driver name and select Update Driver iG System Tools o Af Event Viewer i H E Shared Folders i E F Local Users and Groups 8 pe Performance a and Alerts oy
8. TS SRE B Removable Storage i Disk Defragmenter Disk Management i a Services and Applications t J Bluetooth Devices by Computer Ess Disk drives 4 Display adapters 1 4 DVD CD ROM drives l Gg Human Interface Devices IDE ATA ATAPI controllers a Keyboards 7 Mice and other pointing devices if 8 Network adapters Other devices i be Bluetooth Hands free Audio Bluetooth Stereo Audio 6 9 Ports COM amp LPT iA Processors E Sound video and game controllers 1 System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers 12 Centros Manager Operation Manual H ii Ports COM amp LPT 3 Bluetooth Communications Port COM Communica tons Port cOM1 vom oF Communications Port COM he UJ ECP Printer Port LPT1 f Processors E Sound video and game controllers FA System devices Ei pein sven Bis aeons meee 5280408 USB tinier ae Intel R 82801GB USB Univers i ote Intel R 280 1GB USB Univer i Intel R 8280166 USB Univer Scan for hardware changes Intel R 8250166 USB2Enha Properties USB Root Hub Step 6 Step 8 Select No Not this time in Hardware Update Wizard and Select Don t Search will choose the driver to install and press Next button press Next button Hardware Update Wizard i Hardware Update Wizard Welcome to the Hardware Update Please choose your search and installation options Wizard Windows will search for current and updated softwere by looking on you
9. USB port and cable by g l l connecting another device type to your computer li Right Click and select Properties from drop down menu 4 Manually select the correct driver m refer to section 7 2 iii Select security tab The following limitations should be taken into iv Press Advanced button considerar v Press Edit 1 Centros Manager does not work on an vi Select Read amp Write permissions Apple Mac for user amd press OK 2 Powered hubs and USB extension cables 3 Install the USB driver by performing the following should be avoided steps on each USB port 3 Transmitters need to be externally powered i Connect Locator to PC using a type using the 12V mains adapter A to mini B USB cable li Switch On Locator iii Follow on screen instructions on PC to install ATMEL USB driver atm6124 sys If the wrong driver is selected please refer to section 7 of the Centros Manager user guide where a full description is provided of how to manually select a driver Centros Manager Operation Manual 11 7 3 Update USB Driver Sometimes the USB connection may not recognize the locator or transmitter If this is the case follow the instructions below Step 1 Right Click Mouse on My Computer Icon and Select Manage Open Explore Search Scan with Sophos Anti Virus Map Network Drive Disconnect Network Drive Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties Step 2 In Computer Management
10. USER eCal RxDspPassiveUpper HKEY_CURRENT_USER eCal RxSoftwareFolder HKEY_CURRENT_USER eCal RxFpgaLower HKEY_CURRENT_USER eCal RxFogaUpper HKEY_CURRENT_USER eCal RxVersion HKEY_CURRENT_USER eCal SettingFile HKEY_CURRENT_USER eCal TimeFormat HKEY_CURRENT_USER eCal TxSoftwareFolder HKEY_CURRENT_USER eCal TxVersion HKEY_ CURRENT_USER eCal UpdateReminder HKEY_CURRENT_USER eCal ValidationFile 2004 lt TargetDir gt Certificate O lt TargetDir gt eCalConfig bin O lt TargetDir gt eCalDownload bin lt TargetDir gt ECalEEprom bin dd mm yyyy lt TargetDir gt eCalOption bin Ox1000 OxFFFF Ox41000 Ox4FFFF Ox21000 Ox2FFFF lt TargetbDir gt RxDownload Ox10000 Ox17 FFF Ox1398 lt TargetDir gt eCalSetting bin Ox0000 lt Targetbir gt TxDownload O lt TargetDir gt eCalValidation bin Centros Manager Operation Manual 15 World leaders Radiodetection is a proud member of the SPX group of companies which provide technical products and service solutions worldwide Radiodetection and its associated companies specialize in the design and manufacture of products for the location and maintenance of underground pipes and cables Our aim is to be viewed as the supplier of choice of high performance quality equipment using advanced product technologies We are also committed to both design innovation and customer support America Radiodetecti
11. ails from Radiodetection 1 3 Before you begin Once Centros Manager is installed in order to download the latest software the user will need to register each locator and transmitter for the extended warranty program Upon registration the user will receive an email confirming warranty registration and also a unique electronic key which will be required for downloading new software for both the locator and transmitter Once registered Radiodetection will email you when there is a new version of software available for either the locator or transmitter Registration is free and entitles you to free software updates If you register within 3 months of purchase you will receive an extra 2 years warranty on both the locator and transmitter free of charge To register your locator or transmitter please go to www radiodetection com extendedwarranty Centros Manager Operation Manual 1 Section 2 Installing Centros Manager 2 1 Installing with Windows When you install Centros Manager onto a PC the following message may be displayed You need to log in as Administrator lf this message is displayed the installation of the program will not complete You will need to log on as an Administrator or ask a user with Administration Rights to install the program on your behalf Having successfully installed Centros Manager the Administrator will need to carry out the instructions in section 7 1 if they wish users without Admi
12. all the battery pack When you switch on the transmitter you can check that the latest software has been downloaded On switch on the transmitter model type will appear in the bottom left of the screen followed by a 4 digit number This number should correspond to the 4 digit number in brackets at the top of the Transmitter Software Update Window Section 5 Locator eCAL validation eCAL is part of the Centros Manager application and is a utility that validates an RD7000 or RD8000 locator against its original factory calibration Once validated eCAL will issue a certificate with a pass or fail statement which you can print If the locator fails validation then you are advised to return it to your local Radiodetection service centre for calibration or repair NOTE Before you can validate the calibration of the RD7000 or RD8000 locator you must carry out the following 1 Download the latest version of Centros Manager if not already done so and download the latest version of software to the locator 2 Purchase an eCAL validation key which may be purchased by going to www radiodetection com eCAL 3 Register your product for a free extended warranty by going to www radiodetection com extendedwarranty WARNING If you are using a laptop computer make sure your laptop is sufficiently charged or you may find your laptop cannot supply sufficient power for the locator If this is the case you are advised to load Centros Manager ont
13. bility whatsoever in connection with such use Use of eCAL software is bound by license agreement a copy of which is included in the eCAL download bundle li Centros Manager Operation Manual Copyright Statement Copyright 2009 Radiodetection Ltd SPX Corporation All rights reserved Radiodetection is a subsidiary of SPX Corporation SPX and Radiodetection are trademarks of Radiodetection Ltd and SPX Corporation Due to a policy of continued development we reserve the right to alter or amend any published specification without notice This document is protected by copyright and may not be copied reproduced transmitted modified or used in whole or in part without the prior written consent of Radiodetection Ltd Trademarks RD8000 RD7000 Centros eCAL and SurveyCERT are trademarks owned by Radiodetection Ltd all rights reserved Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation all rights reserved Table of Contents Preface Before you begin Important Notice Copyright Statement Trademarks Section 1 Introduction to Centros Manager 1 1 About Centros Manager Software Update eCAL Option Editor 1 2 System requirements 1 3 Before you begin section 2 Installing Centros Manager 2 1 Installing with Windows 2 2 Upgrading Centros Manager 2 3 Using Centros Manager Locator Software Update Transmitter Software Update Locator Option Editor Locator eCAL Validation Setup
14. ck for updates of Centros Manager amp Locator Transmitter software Centros Manager will automatically check for updates when it is run depending on this value This will require a live Internet connection Centros Manager Operation Manual 3 User Messages window The message dialog will display Centros system messages It can also be used as a simple text editor and is useful for diagnosing problems and referring messages to Radiodetection Technical Support eel User Messe ma File Edit Format Help 1 T Message toolbar 1 New Clear Message Dialog Contents Open txt file in message dialog Save message dialog contents to txt file Cut selected area to clipboard Copy selected area to clipboard Paste clipboard contents to message dialog So oe SS Insert Timestamp 4 Centros Manager Operation Manual Section 3 Locator software update From time to time Radiodetection will release new software for the RD7000 and RD8000 locator to enhance features and improve performance All latest software updates are supplied within Centros Manager To obtain the latest Centros Manager refer to section 2 You can check the latest version of Centros Manager by visiting the Radiodetection website at www radiodetection com centrosmanager NOTE You must have an update key before you can update your locator s software Radiodetection will automatically issue you with an update key when you re
15. ection Ltd SPX Corporation All rights reserved Radiodetection is a subsidiary of SPX Corporation SPX and Radiodetection are trademarks of Radiodetection Ltd and SPX Corporation 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 90 UG081ENG 05
16. egabits per second device specification The following steps are only intended for use by system If you are experiencing problems with the USB connectivity administrators who are installing Centros Manager on you can perform the following connectivity checks behalf of users who have fewer rights than themselves 1 Wakeswre teUc Rees eonnecieddothe 1 Go to Installation Folder default is C Program PC and RD7000 RD8000 unit Files Radiodetection Ltd Centros Manager gt Makeeure the PD 7000 unit ie ewiened on 2 Ensure that the end user has Read Write access If the back light on the locator display does to the following files not light press the on off key a lt Installation Folder gt eCalValidation bin 3 When the RD7000 RD8000 unit is switched on b lt Installation Folder gt eCalDownload bin make sure the PC detects the USB device This can be verified by opening the User Message window by clicking on If the USB connection is and the following subdirectories successful Atmel Detected should be displayed c lt Installation Folder gt eCalSetting bin 4 lt Installation Folder gt RxDownload If you are still experiencing problems you can perform the following actions b lt lInstallation Folder gt TxDownload 1 Reboot your computer by performing the following steps may vary due to OS and system setup 2 Try a different USB port i Select each file or folder in turn 3 Check the validity of the
17. gister for the RD7000 RD8000 extended warranty To register go to www radiodetection com extendedwarranty Locator Software Update window We canis Masser J 2 loegr Suftirars Unelats 3413 File View Help _ Se Gh Ooahkhan Locator update toolbar 1 Home Page Will take you back to the Centros Manager Home Page 2 Toggle Message Window to On or Off 3 Link to Radiodetection website Extended Warranty Registration eCAL and Centros Manager 4 Download Locator Software 5 Stop Locator Download 6 Load Software Update Key Upgrading your locator software WARNING Interrupting the software update process may cause your locator to become inoperable Do not disconnect the locator from the computer until the process is complete If you are using a laptop computer make sure your laptop is sufficiently charged for the duration of the transfer You may find that your laptop cannot supply sufficient power for the locator if this is the case you are advised to load Centros Manager onto a desk top PC 1 Make sure you have your electronic update key before continuing 2 Connect your locator to your computer using the supplied USB cable On the locator the USB port is located inside the battery compartment 3 Open Centros Manager Start gt Programs gt Centros Manager and select Locator Software Update 4 Click the Load Software Update Key icon on the tool bar 5 Copy and paste your elec
18. gram will automatically receive an email advising them that a new version of Centros Manager is available You can download the new Centros Manager Application bundle from www radiodetection com centrosmanager 2 Centros Manager Operation Manual 2 3 Using Centros Manager Once you have installed Centros Manager on your computer take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the program before you attempt to Update your software edit your locator configuration or use eCAL When you open Centros Manager the main Centros Manager window will open E Canio Maragan 3 File View Help Welcome to Centros Manager 5 Select An Application 7k k 7 ES 2 Transmitter Software Update 1 Locator Software Update 3 Locator Option Editor ee 4 Locator eCal Validation The four selectable options are as follows Locator Software Update Allows you to update your RD7000 or RD8000 locator with the latest software Fe Carios uandsar J 2 eeator Soferirs Undara Jag File View Help 05 Oct 2009 10 08 27 NUM Transmitter Software Update Allows you to update your Tx 1 Tx 3 or Tx 10 transmitter with the latest software Fe Centres haisar 32 Sransmitter Softyrare Update Oso 2U1 Beat File View Help 50 o 05 Oct 2009 10 15 10 NUM Locator Option Editor Allows you to change the configuration of your RD7000 or RD8000 locator Be Contros ukusan J A Upi editor F
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20. ile View Help O stn S BRR Select Unit Type OES gis eee Power O Disabled Enabled am Sonde Radio O Disabled Enabled rE Active Power Frequency Os50Hz 60Hz AR General Units OMetric Imperial Battery Type Strike Alert O Disabled Enabled Language Peak Null O Disabled Enabled Locator eCAL Validation Allows you to validate and verify if the locator is within its original factory calibration k Cairo Haasan 5 2 Cal alidai File View Help eee o gt BS unit Filter All Units 10 8KPDLB 1 WARNING Over 1 year since last calibration validation 10 8KPXL 33 WARNING Over 1 year since last calibration validation 10 7KTL 20 WARNING Over 1 year since last calibration validation 10 7KPL 22 WARNING Over 1 year since last calibration validation 10 8KPDL 33 WARNING Over 1 year since last calibration validation 10 7KDL 24 WARNING No calibration history available 10 8KPDLB 01 WARNING No calibration history available 10 8KPDLB 252 WARNING No calibration history available 10 8KPDLB 00 WARNING No calibration history available 1 E E G G B DR E G B Setup By highlighting File in the toolbar of each window a drop down menu will appear Click on Setup and you will be given the opportunity to change the date format that will appear on the eCAL pass or fail certificate and also by clicking on More gt gt a window will appear displaying the vari
21. lect Locator eCAL Validation 4 Click the Load Validation Key icon on the toolbar 5 Copy and paste your eCAL validation key from your validation email into the Add Validation Key dialogue This is the key that you received in your confirmation email when purchasing your eCAL key and is similar to this 17742 49492 05437 63020 63735 52484 49044 63284 54197 481 20 58075 42996 55623 23514 1321 2 50900 6 Click Add then Exit Centros Manager Operation Manual 7 7 Check that your new key appears under the Key 5 4 Printing certificates List in the unit manager To do this highlight the serial number of the locator under Unit Manager Once the process of Validation or retrieval of Original and click on Expand Tree icon on the toolbar Factory Calibration Data is complete a new entry will Under Keys any keys will be displayed by date appear under the Calibration History list in the Unit when they were loaded Each key will be valid for Manager You can now view or print the Validation 12 months and can be used throughout this period Certificate or Original Factory Calibration Data To do so to validate the same serial number of locator as 4 Highlight the required serial number and click many times as you wish on the Expand Tree icon on the toolbar Under 8 Switch on the locator At this stage the screen Calibration History a date for each Validation on the locator will be blank with the backlight will be displayed and also
22. locator Do not disconnect the locator until download is complete You can view the progress in the User Message window Centros Manager Operation Manual 9 6 3 Saving your configuration settings 1 Select the correct model of locator 2 Select CD FF Sonde Active or General to edit the details of your locator configuration 3 Select the Save Settings icon on your toolbar 4 Enter a name for your setting in the dialog and oress ok 6 4 Loading your saved configuration settings 1 Select the correct model of locator 2 select the Open Settings icon on your toolbar 3 Select a saved setting name from the dialog and press ok 4 You can now choose to download these settings by refering to section 6 2 6 5 Managing your configuration settings 1 Select the correct model of locator Select the Manage Settings icon on your toolbar Select a setting from the dialog o w a Select Rename on the dialog to change the name of your setting or b Select Delete on the dialog to remove the setting from your list 5 Select Exit to close the dialog 10 Centros Manager Operation Manual Section 7 Appendix 7 1 Administrator 7 2 USB Tips amp Tricks Please ignore the following instructions if you are the end The RD7000 RD8000 Atmel Universal Serial Bus user of Centros Manager and you have administrator USB device is compliant with the USB V2 0 full rights on your own PC speed 12 M
23. ment lt TargetDir gt Certificate rdlogo jog dialog lt largetDir gt Certificate qi_signature jpg lt largetDir gt RxDownload lt downloaded software files gt Hardware Update Wizard lt TargetDir gt TxDownl lt downloaded software files gt Completing the Hardware Update ete Wee aC Wizard lt TargetDir gt Help lt Centros user guide gt se ATE At Son lt TargetDir gt UsbLibrary dll lt Targetbir gt RemoteEnterprise exe lt Targetbir gt lnstall At 1 ASP v1 exe lt lTargetbDir gt eCalDownload bin lt lTargetDir gt eCalValidation bin lt TargetbDir gt eCalConfig bin Click Finish to close the wizard lt TargetbDir gt eCalEEprom bin lt TargetDir gt eCalOption bin lt Targetbir gt eCalSetting bin 14 Centros Manager Operation Manual 7 7 Registry Entries The installation process will create the following registry entries HKEY_CURRENT_USER eCal CentrosVersion HKEY_CURRENT_USER eCal CertificateFolder HKEY_ CURRENT_USER eCal ChecklmageUpdate HKEY_CURRENT_USER eCal ConfigFile HKEY_CURRENT_USER eCal Debug HKEY_CURRENT_USER eCal DownloadFile HKEY_CURRENT_USER eCal EEpromFile HKEY_CURRENT_USER ECal LastUpdate HKEY_CURRENT_USER eCal OptionFile HKEY_CURRECT_USER eCal Overlay HKEY_ CURRENT_USER eCal RxDspActiveLower HKEY_CURRENT_USER eCal RxDspActiveUpper HKEY_CURRENT_USER eCal RxDspFaultFindLower HKEY_CURRENT_USER eCal RxDspFaultFindUpper HKEY_CURRENT_USER eCal RxDspPassiveLower HKEY_CURRENT_
24. nistrator Rights to use Centros Manager 1 Centros Manager can be installed using the link from www radiodetection com centrosmanager 2 When you click on the link to download Centros Manager a File Download Window will appear and you will have a choice of either Run or Save It is recommended to install Centros Manager using the Run option The Save option can be used if you wish to download the executable file and make copies to transfer onto other PC s or Laptops Run Centros Manager will automatically install Save you will be given the option to to save Centros Manager to a destination of your choice Once you select the destination the Centros Manager executable program will download to that destination Once completed you will have the option to Run or Open Folder At this stage Centros Manager has not been installed so you can either select Run and Centros Manager will automatically install or you can choose to Open Folder When you open the folder the Centros Manager executable file will be available To install double click on this file 5 Once Centros Manager is installed run from the Windows Start menu under Programs 2 2 Upgrading Centros Manager When Radiodetection releases a new version of software for the RD7000 RD8000 locators and transmitters the new version of software will be contained within a new version of Centros Manager All users that have registered for Radiodetection s extended warranty pro
25. o a desk top PC Jer 92 seal Palication NOoROD a a i i 3 Z Fj eCAL Validation toolbar 1 Home Page Will take you back to the Centros Manager Home Page 2 Toggle Message Window to On or Off 3 Link to Radiodetection website Extended Warranty Registration and eCAL 4 Run eCAL validation 5 Get Original Calibration Data 6 Stop Validation 7 Load eCALKey 8 View Certificate View the certificate for the currently selected certification in the unit manager 9 Expand Tree 10 Collapse Tree 11 Unit filter Filter the locators in the unit manager window according to locator model type Purchasing Validation keys Once you have purchased an eCAL Validation Key each Key is valid for up to 12 months from date of purchase and is valid for the serial number of the unit provided at purchase Although you may carry out as many eCALs as you wish on the particular unit during this time you must validate your locator within this time frame after which you must purchase a new key if you wish to perform another validation 5 2 Validating a locator 1 Make sure you have registered the locator and purchased an eCAL validation key before continuing 2 Connect your locator to your computer using the supplied USB cable On the locator the USB port is located inside the battery compartment 3 Open Centros Manager Start gt Programs gt Centros Manager and se
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27. on Manual 5 Section 4 Transmitter software update From time to time Radiodetection will release new software for the RD7000 and RD8000 transmitters to enhance features and improve performance All latest software updates are supplied within Centros Manager To obtain the latest Centros Manager refer to section 2 You can check the latest version of Centros Manager by visiting the Radiodetection website at www radiodetection com NOTE You must have an update key before you can update your transmitter s software Radiodetection will automatically issue you with an update key when you register for an extended warranty To register go to www radiodetection com extendedwarranty Transmitter Software Update window Fe Contos onneen e E Trunsinltter boae Update File View Help megl o D0 r oOarkhwahnr Tx update toolbar 1 Home Page Will take you back to the Centros Manager Home Page 2 Toggle Message Window to On or Off 3 Link to Radiodetection website Extended Warranty Registration and eCAL 4 Download Transmitter Software 5 Stop Transmitter Download 6 Load Software Update Key Updating your transmitter software 1 Make sure you have your electronic update key before continuing 2 Connect your transmitter to your computer using the supplied USB cable On the transmitter the USB port is located under the battery compartment 6 Centros Manager Operation Manual 3 Note The USB
28. os Manager will now retrieve the current settings from your locator Do not disconnect the locator until upload is complete You can view the progress in the User Message window 5 Under Select Group select CD FF Sonde Active or General to view the details of your locator configuration a NOORA WD 6 2 Downloading a configuration Option Editor Toolbar to your RD7000 RD8000 1 Home Page Will take you back to the Centros Manager Home Page 1 Connect your locator to your computer using the supplied USB Cable On the locator the USB port 2 Toggle Message Window to On or Off a is located inside the battery compartment 3 Link to Radiodetection website Extended Warranty Registration and eCAL 2 Open Centros Manager Start gt Programs gt 4 Upload settings from locator a Manager and select Locator Option itor 5 Download settings to locator 6 Stop upload download 3 Select the correct model of locator and select 7 Load fi doni n PA CD FF Sonde Active or General to edit the a evcntr eye reeiantereee details of your locator settings 8 Save configuration to settings database 9 M ti Ji 4 Switch on the locator At this stage the screen Dee ene ise ines ee te on the locator will be blank with the backlight a PICTE SAVEC eens switched on Click the Download Settings to Unit 10 Findsettings icon on the toolbar Centros Manager will now 11 Select unit type download the revised settings to your
29. ous paths for the folders created when installing Centros Manager Setup options Date Format Select UK dd mm yyyy or USA mm dd yyyy date format Overlay Hides software files in the locator and transmitter download windows with a picture of the locator or transmitter Locator Software Folder Tells Centros Manager where to locate the locator software Transmitter Software Folder Tells Centros Manager where to locate the transmitter software Validation Binary File Sets the location of the validation binary file This file contains the validation keys the user has loaded into the application and the details of all calibration certificates created Download Binary File Sets the location of the download binary file This file contains the download keys the user has loaded into the application Menu Settings File Sets the location of the menu settings file This file contains the saved setting from the configuration editor Config Binary File Sets the location of the configuration binary file This file contains the encrypted configuration data Option Binary File Sets the location of the option binary file This file contains the encrypted option data EEprom Binary File Sets the location of the eeprom binary file This file contains the encrypted EEprom map Message Help File Set the location of the message dialog HTML help file Update Preferences Allows the user to determine how often they wish to che
30. r computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with your permission Read our privacy policy O Search for the best driver in these locations Use the check boxes below to limit or expand the default search which includes local paths and removable media The best driver found will be installed v Search removable media floppy CD ROM Include this location in the search Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for softwere Yes this time only Yes now and every time connect a device No not this time IC Dont search will choose the driver to install Choose this option to select the device driver from a list Windows does not guarentee that the driver you choose will be the best match for your hardware Click Next to continue Step 7 Step 9 Select Install from a list of specific locations Advanced Select Atmel Driver and press Next button and press Next button fa Hardware Update Wizard Hardware Update Wizard rere wii Select the device driver you want to install for this hardware gt SS Select the manufacturer and model of your hardware device and then click Next f you Cee have a disk that contains the driver you want to install click Have Disk This wizard helps you install software for atm 124 Sys ATMEL ATS hococe Test Board Show compatible hardware Model H your hardware came with an installation CD jatm612
31. tronic update key into the Update Key dialogue box This is the key that you received in your confirmation email when registering your product and is similar to this 45520 47537 60028 18163 24316 20007 02791 11890 6 Click Add then Exit 7 Switch on the locator At this stage the screen on the locator will be blank with the backlight switched on Click on the Download Software icon and the latest software will now automatically install into your locator You can view the progress of the installation in the Users Message window The download will take approximately 5 minutes to complete NOTE You may experience a problem with the USB recognizing the locator Refer to Section 7 for more help and information WARNING In some circumstances software updates may overwrite the user settings on the locator such as Power Frequency 50Hz 60HZ StrikeA ert Enable Disable and Units metric imperial Please update your user settings after any software update prior to using your locator 8 Once the transfer is complete disconnect the locator from your computer and close the battery compartment When you switch on the locator you can check that the latest software has been downloaded On switch on the locator model type will appear in the bottom left of the screen followed by a 4 digit number This number should correspond to the 4 digit number in brackets at the top of the Locator Software Update Window Centros Manager Operati
32. user with the ability to validate the original factory calibration of an RD7000 or RD8000 locator eCAL provides the user with the confidence that the locator continues to meet its factory calibration and is safe to operate e Customizing the settings of the RD7000 RD8000 using Option Editor 1 1 About Centros Manager Software Update This utility allows the user to update the software of an RD7000 or RD8000 locator and transmitter Software updates are available to users who have registered for Radiodetection s extended warranty program eCAL eCAL allows the user to check that an RD7000 or RD8000 locator is within its original factory calibration eCAL issues a pass or fail certificate which can be printed eCAL can also be used to retrieve and print the original calibration certificate To carry out eCAL the user must purchase an eCAL validation key and register for extended warranty For more information on how to purchase a key go to section 5 Option Editor This utility allows you to customize your RD7000 or RD8000 locator quickly using your PC User configurations can be saved and recalled using this facility A configuration can be uploaded from a unit or downloaded to it 1 2 System requirements Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 3 Microsoft Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 An active Internet connection is required to download Centros Manager and receive software update notification em
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