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1. User Guide C7 Radiodetection AN SPX COMPANY Preface About this guide This guide provides basic operating instructions for the RD8000 receiver and transmitter Please read this guide in its entirety before attempting to operate the RD8000 This guide is intended as a portable reference only For detailed instructions please refer to the RD8000 operation manual which is available for download from www radiodetection com To download the manual go to the Library section which is accessible via the menu next go to Cable and Pipe Locators and then select User Manuals and click the RD8000 Operation Manual link The online User Manual library also contains links to the SurveyCERT and Centros Manager manuals Copyright statement This user guide is Copyright 2008 Radiodetection Ltd SPX Corporation Radiodetection is a subsidiary of SPX Corporation all rights reserved Trademarks RD8000 RD7000 RD4000 SurveyCERT eCAL StrikeA ert SideStep and iLOC are trademarks of Radiodetection Ltd The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Radiodetection is under licence Important notices When reporting any problems to your Radiodetection Dealer or Supplier it is important to quote the unit serial number and the purchase date A WARNING This equipment is NOT approved for use in areas where hazardous gases may be present A WARNING When using the transmit2. Press the key to enter the menu Use the or arrows to scroll through the menu options Press the key to enter the option s submenu Press the key to return to the previous level or exit the menu oO So N Press the key to return to the main operation screen Transmitter menu options VOL Adjust the speaker volume from O mute to 3 loudest BT Enable disable or pair Bluetooth connections MAX V Set the output voltage MODEL Specify the model of your RD8000 receiver MAX P Allow the transmitter to output its maximum wattage BATT Set battery type NiMH or ALK OPT F Enable or disables SideStepauto LANG Select the transmitter system language FREQ Enable or disables individual frequencies BOOST Boost transmitter output for a specified period of time in minutes b iLoc iLOC lets you control the transmitter remotely using your RD8000 receiver With iLOC you can adjust the output frequency power settings and use SideStep iLOC commands are sent over a Bluetooth module that can operate at distances of up to 800 meters in direct line of sight Pairing Pairing the receiver to the transmitter is straight forward in fact it is easier than pairing your cell phone to a hands free unit as it does not require a security code Before you begin switch off all nearby Bluetooth equipment as they may interfere with the receiver and transmitter s pairing process On the receiver P
3. compartment Accessory slot Headphone jack Receiver keypad 6 10 11 Power key Switches the unit on and off Opens the receiver menu Frequency key O Selects frequency Closes submenu Up and down arrows Adjusts the signal gain Scrolls through the menu options Antenna key Toggles peak null single antenna and combined peak null modes Opens a submenu Prolonged key press toggles between depth or current display on the LCD Graph key Saves SurveyCERT measurements Transmitter key Sends iLOC commands on iLOC enabled receivers to iLOC enabled transmitters Receiver screen icons 12 13 14 Indicates the signal strength and peak marker Signal strength Numerical indication of signal strength Peak Proportional arrows Indicates the location of the line relative to the receiver Battery icon Indicates the battery level 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Sensitivity and Log number Displays the log number momentarily after a survey log is saved to memory Volume icon Displays the volume level Current Direction arrows Radio Mode Indicates when Radio Mode is active Power Mode Indicates when Power Mode is active Accessory indicator Indicates when an accessory is connected CD Mode icon Indicates when Current Direction Mode is active A Frame icon In
4. firmware and upgrade your RD8000 or RD7000 system To register for extended warranty go to www radiodetection com extendedwarranty Warranty Subject to the conditions set out herein Radiodetection Limited expressly and exclusively provides the following warranty to original end user buyers of Radiodetection products Radiodetection products includes Radiodetection Pearpoint Telespec Bicotest Riser Bond Dielectric Mark Products and Warren G V brands Radiodetection hereby warrants that its products shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year starting from point of sale to end customer Extensions of this warranty period are available where the same terms and conditions apply Product families include e Cable amp Pipeline Location e Pipeline Integrity e Cable Test e Trenchless e Water Leak Detectors e Pipeline Video Inspection Ground Penetrating Radar e Cable Dryers To register for an extended warranty 3 years go to www radiodetection com support warranty Statement of warranty conditions The sole and exclusive warranty for any Radiodetection product found to be defective is repair or replacement of the defective product at Radiodetection s sole discretion Repaired parts or replacement products will be provided by Radiodetection on an exchange basis and will be either new or refurbished to be functionally equivalent to new In the event this exclusive remedy is deemed to hav
5. in Standby Mode Output level Displays transmitter output power Clamp icon Indicates when a clamp or other plug is connected DC icon Appears when the transmitter is powered from a DC source Induction indicator Appears when the transmitter is in Induction Mode 15 16 17 18 19 20 A Frame Tx3 and Tx10 only Indicates when the transmitter is in Fault Find Mode CD Mode indicator Tx10 only Indicates that the transmitter is in Current Direction Mode Voltage warning indicator Indicates that the transmitter is outputting potentially hazardous voltage levels Volume icon Displays the volume level Pairing icon Tx3B and Tx10B only Appears when the transmitter and receiver are connected via iLOC Bluetooth icon Tx3B and Tx10B only Indicates status of Bluetooth connection Flashing icon means pairing is in progress Before you begin IMPORTANT Please read this section before you attempt to operate the RD8000 Starting the system The receiver and transmitter are battery powered Install good quality D cell NiMH or Alkaline batteries into the receiver and transmitter battery compartments Alternatively you can power the transmitter from a mains or vehicle power source using a Radiodetection supplied adapter To switch the receiver or the transmitter on press and hold the key for two seconds NOTE Once the system is switched on pressing the key momentari
6. able faults accurately using an accessory A Frame Fault finding works by detecting signal to ground bleeding caused by damaged cable sheaths For a detailed guide to fault finding please refer to the RD8000 operation manual Centros Manager and eCAL eCAL makes it easy to validate your RD8000 or RD7000 receiver against its original factory calibration eCAL is bundled with the Centros Manager application suite and is available as a free download from www radiodetection com eCAL runs on laptop and desktop computers with Microsoft Windows XP or Vista and requires one free USB port to connect the receiver to the computer Before you can install Centros Manager you must first register your receiver for the free extended 3 year warranty at www radiodetection com extendedwarranty To use eCAL you must also purchase a validation key from www radiodetection com ecal Installing Centros Manager 1 Download Centros Manager application bundle from www radiodetection com to your computer 2 Close all applications on your PC including your internet browser Extract the files within the bundle using WinZip or a similar compressed file manager 4 Open the folder containing the extracted files and double click setup exe An install wizard will load to help guide you through the rest of the process Click Next to continue and follow the on screen prompts 5 Once the installation process finishes click Finish to exit the wizard Val
7. anager application suite and is available as a free download from www radiodetection com Installing SurveyCert 1 SurveyCERT is easy to download and install Follow the instructions on the printed eCAL Guide or the downloadable Centros Manager Operation Manual 2 Copy the SurveyCERTpda exe file in the Centros Manager installation directory to your PDA using ActiveSync For more information on ActiveSync transfers please read your PDA s documentation Pairing with your PDA The pairing process for PDAs greatly differs depending on its brand and software Please read your PDA s documentation before you proceed On the receiver 1 Switch your RD8000 on and press the key to enter the menu 2 Bluetooth options are located in the BT menu you can find it by using the or keys to scroll through the options Press the key to enter the BT menu Scroll to the PAIR menu using the or keys and press Q key to enter Scroll to the BT PC option Press the key when you are ready to pair and the RD8000 will begin the pairing process o Or o 7 Now follow the instructions for the PDA NOTE You must complete the PDA procedure within 90 seconds to prevent the receiver s Bluetooth connection from timing out On your PDA Your PDA may function very differently from the procedure suggested in the following steps 1 From the Start menu on the PDA select Settings then select the Connections Tab and then selec
8. armful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment To comply with the FCC RD explore compliance requirements this device and its antenna must not be co located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Training Radiodetection provides training services for most Radiodetection products Our qualified instructors will train equipment operators or other personne at your preferred location or at Radiodetection headquarters For more information go to www radiodetection com or contact your local Radiodetection representative Service and Maintenance The receiver and transmitter are designed so that they do not require regular calibration However as with all safety equipment it is recommended that they are serviced at least once a year either at Radiodetection or an approved repair center Radiodetection products including this user guide are under continuous development and are subject to change without notice Go to www radiodetection com or contact your local Radiodetection representative for the latest information regarding the RD8000 or any Radiodetection product RD8000 receiver 25 26 27 29 2122 23 24 Receiver features 1 go oe O Y Keypad LCD Battery
9. ble batteries bulbs etc damage or defects caused by use operation or treatment of the product inconsistent with its intended use damage or changes to the product as a result of i misuse including treatment resulting in physical cosmetic or surface damage or changes to the product or damage to liquid crystal displays ii failure to install or use the product for its normal purpose or in accordance with Radiodetection s instructions on installation or use iii failure to maintain the product in accordance with Radiodetection s instructions on proper maintenance iv installation or use of the product in a manner inconsistent with the technical or safety laws or standards in the country where it is installed or used v virus infections or use of the product with software not provided with the product or incorrectly installed software vi the condition of or defects in systems with which the product is used or incorporated except other Radiodetection products designed to be used with the product vii viii xi use of the product with accessories peripheral equipment and other products of a type condition and standard other than prescribed by Radiodetection repair or attempted repair by persons who are not Radiodetection warranted and certified repair houses adjustments or adaptations without Radiodetection s prior written consent including i upg
10. dicates when the A Frame is connected Operating mode indicator Bluetooth icon Indicates status of Bluetooth connection Flashing icon means pairing is in progress Solid icon indicates an established connection is active Antenna mode icon Indicates antenna selection Peak Null single and combined Peak Null Sonde icon Indicates that the signal source is from a sonde Line icon Indicates that the signal source is from a line Compass Shows the direction of the located cable relative to the receiver Tx status Displays transmitter connection status Tx standby Indicates that the transmitter is in Standby Mode Current depth indicator Tx1 Tx3 and Tx10 transmitters Transmitter features 1 2 3 Keypad LCD Removable accessory tray Transmitter keypad 4 Power key Switches the unit on and off Opens the transmitter menu Frequency key O Selects frequency Menu navigation key Up and down arrows Adjusts the output signal Scrolls through the menu options Measure key Toggles measurement display between volts current and impedance Note displayed measurements are based on the currently selected mode or the attached accessory if applicable Opens a submenu Transmitter screen icons 8 14 Battery icon Indicates the battery level Alphanumeric description of selected operation mode Standby icon Appears when the transmitter is
11. e failed of its essential purpose Radiodetection s liability shall not exceed the purchase price of the Radiodetection product In no event will Radiodetection be liable for any direct indirect special incidental consequential or punitive damages including lost profit whether based on warranty contract tort or any other legal theory Warranty services will be provided only with the original invoice or sales receipt indicating the date of purchase model name and dealer s name within the warranty period This warranty covers only the hardware components of the Radiodetection product Data storage media or accessories must be removed prior to submission of the product for warranty service Radiodetection will not be responsible for loss or erasure of data storage media or accessories Radiodetection is not responsible for transportation costs and risks associated with transportation of the product The existence of a defect shall be determined by Radiodetection in accordance with procedures established by Radiodetection This warranty is in lieu of any other warranty express or implied including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose This warranty does not cover a periodic maintenance and repair or parts replacement due to wear and tear consumables components that are expected to require periodic replacement during the lifetime of a product such as non rechargea
12. el 5 Once you have selected the mode you want press the key to confirm Next press and hold the key to select the new setting and exit the menu 7 Press the key once to send the settings to the transmitter Using SideStep SideStep allows you to adjust the frequency by a few Hz to avoid interference where present 1 Pair the receiver and the transmitter if you have not already done so 2 Onthe receiver press and hold the key until STEP appears on the display 3 Press the key on the receiver to send the SideStep command to the transmitter 4 If the command is sent successfully an asterisk will appear next to the frequency Sleep Wake the transmitter You can set the transmitter to sleep and wake it when required to help you prolong battery life To put the transmitter to sleep set it to STDBY using the procedure described above To wake the transmitter select any power mode from LOW to BOOST using the procedure described above NOTE If any iLOC commands fail you may be too far from the transmitter or your line of sight maybe obstructed by buildings or large vehicles Move closer to the transmitter and repeat the process SurveyCERT The RD8000 and SurveyCERT make it easy to record your cable and pipe survey using your computer or PDA With Bluetooth you can conveniently send survey measurements stored on your RD8000 receiver to your preferred device SurveyCERT is bundled with the Centros M
13. en in the menu most on screen icons will temporarily disappear and the menu options will appear in the bottom left hand corner of the LCD Note that when browsing the receiver menu the O and keys act as left and right arrows When browsing the transmitter menu the O and keys act as left and right arrows The right arrow enters a submenu and the left arrow returns to the previous menu NOTE When you select an option and press the Left arrow the option will be enabled automatically To navigate the receiver menu 1 First power up the receiver Press the key to enter the menu Use the or arrows to scroll through the menu options Press the key to enter the option s submenu Press the key to return to the previous level oa F WN Press the key to return to the main operation screen Receiver menu options e VOL Adjust the speaker volume from O mute to 3 loudest e LOG Delete send or review saved SurveyCERT measurements e BT Enable disable reset or pair Bluetooth connections e UNIT Select metric or imperial units e LANG Select your preferred system language e POWER Select national power frequency 50 or 60Hz e FREQ Enable or disable individual frequencies e ALERT Enable or disable StrikeAlert e BATT Set battery type NIMH or ALK e ANT Enable or disable any antenna mode with the exception of Peak To navigate the transmitter menu 1 First power up the transmitter
14. enerally recommended as they are induced easier onto nearby conductors Direct connection In direct connection you connect the transmitter directly to the pipe or cable you wish to survey The transmitter will then apply a discreet signal to the line which you can locate using the receiver This method provides the best signal on an individual line and enables the use of lower frequencies which can be traced for longer distances Connecting the transmitter to a pipe or line requires the use of a direct connection lead or clamp and a ground stake to complete the circuit A WARNING Direct connection to live wires is POTENTIALLY LETHAL Direct connections should be attempted by fully qualified personnel only Signal clamps A signal clamp can apply a signal to a live line without breaking the connection Signal clamps are connected to the transmitter s accessory socket Radiodetection supplies a range of signal clamps to suit most applications Note that the RD8000 is fully compatible with the RD4000 range of signal clamps Stethoscopes At times it may not be possible to use a clamp around a cable because of congestion or inaccessibility A stethoscope antenna should be used in place of a clamp to identify cables Radiodetection supplies a range of stethoscopes to suit most applications As with signal clamps RD8000 is fully compatible with the RD4000 range of stethoscopes To use a stethoscope connect it to the receiver s acces
15. he key to return to the main operation screen Units receiver only The RD8000 allows you to work in Metric or Imperial US customary units To select your preferred units of measurements D Ol ONS Press the key momentarily to enter the menu Scroll to the UNIT option using the arrow keys Press the key to enter the UNIT submenu Scroll up or down using the or arrows to select Metric or Imperial units Press the key to accept your selection and return to the main menu Press the key to return to the main operation screen Battery The RD8000 receiver and transmitter support both NiMH or ALK batteries It is important that you set the system to match the currently installed battery type to ensure optimal performance and correct battery level indication To set your battery type 1 Or amp a 6 Press the key momentarily to enter the menu Scroll to the BATT option using the or arrows Press the key on the transmitter to enter the BATT submenu Scroll up or down to select the correct battery type Press the key to accept your selection and return to the main menu Press the key to return to the main operation screen The RD8000 is now ready to use Using the menu The RD8000 receiver and transmitter menus allow you to select or change system options Once entered the menu is navigated using the arrow keys Navigation is consistent on both the transmitter and the receiver Wh
16. idating a receiver for the first time 1 Make sure you have purchased a validation key before continuing 2 Connect your receiver to your computer using the supplied USB cable On the receiver the USB port is located inside the battery compartment 8 Ensure the receiver is switched on before continuing with the firmware upgrade 4 Open eCAL Validation from the Windows Start Menu 5 Ifyou have previously loaded a validation key the unit manager window will display a list of any RD8000 or RD7000 receiver for which you have purchased a validation key Click the Load Validation Key icon on the toolbar Copy and paste your validation key from your validation email into the Add Validation Key dialogue box and click Add 8 Expand the tree viewer for the receiver you wish to validate by clicking the Expand tree icon on the toolbar eCAL will display a list of purchased Validation Keys and the device s Calibration History 9 Check that your new key appears under the Key List in the unit manager The key will be identifiable by the date you added it The key will expire one week from that date 10 Click the Calibrate Unit icon on the toolbar eCAL will now validate the receiver against the original factory calibration Do not disconnect the receiver until this process is complete For more information about Centros Manager and eCAL please refer to the Centros Manager Operation Manual which is available for download from www radiode
17. ly will activate the receiver or transmitter menu Shutting down To switch the receiver or the transmitter off press and hold the key for two seconds System setup It is important that you set up the system according to your personal preferences and operating requirements before you conduct your first survey You can set the system up using the RD8000 menu as described below Before changing settings ensure the receiver or transmitter is switched on by pressing the keypad Power Key for two seconds Power mains frequency Select the correct frequency 50 or GOHZ for your country or region s national power supply To change power frequency on the transmitter and the receiver 1 Press the key momentarily to enter the menu Scroll to the POWER option using the arrow keys Press the key to enter the POWER submenu Scroll up or down using the or arrows to select the correct frequency Press the O key to accept your selection and return to the main menu OS Go O Press the key to return to the main operation screen Language To select your preferred menu language 1 D 0 S ON Press the key momentarily to enter the menu Scroll to the LANG option using the arrow keys Press the key on the transmitter to enter the LANG submenu Scroll up or down using the or arrows to select your preferred language Press the key to accept your selection and return to the main menu Press t
18. nnection If pairing fails ensure that any nearby Bluetooth devices are switched off or invisible then repeat the process Once the receiver and transmitter have successfully paired you can use iLOC to change the transmitter s output frequency and power levels remotely with the receiver Using iLOC Changing transmitter frequency 1 Switch on the receiver and transmitter by pressing the key on their respective keypads 2 Pair the receiver and the transmitter if you have not already done so On the receiver select the frequency you want by pressing the key until the frequency is displayed on screen 4 iLOC commands are sent using the key press it to send the new frequency to the transmitter 5 The receiver s LCD will display OK on success or FAIL if the i LOC command was unsuccessful Changing transmitter power output 1 Pair the receiver and the transmitter if you have not already done so 2 Transmitter power options are located in the TXOUT menu on the receiver Press and hold the key to display the TXOUT menu 3 Press the key to enter the TXOUT menu 4 Scroll through the power output options using the or keys available options are e STDBY Transmitter standby mode the connection is still active but the output is disabled e LOW low power output e MED medium power output e HIGH high power output e BOOST temporarily boosts transmitter power output to its maximum lev
19. ower up the receiver by pressing the key 2 Once the receiver is switched on press the key again to enter the menu 8 Bluetooth options are located in the BT menu you can find it by using the or keys to scroll through the options Press the key to enter the BT menu Scroll to the PAIR menu using the or arrows and press key to enter the PAIR menu Scroll to the BT TX option using the or keys 7 The receiver is now ready to pair follow the instructions for the transmitter to continue On the transmitter Power up the transmitter by pressing the key b 2 Once the transmitter is switched on press the key to enter the menu 8 Scroll to the BT menu using the or keys and press the key to enter the BT menu Scroll to the PAIR option using the or keys The transmitter is now ready to pair Finalizing the pairing process 1 Once both devices are ready to pair press the key on the transmitter and key on the receiver You must press these keys within a 30 second window otherwise the connection may time out 2 The transmitter and the receiver will now attempt to pair When pairing is in progress the transmitter and receiver will display a flashing Bluetooth icon Pairing can take up to a minute If the pairing process is successful the transmitter will display the amp icon and the receiver will display a persistent Bluetooth icon for the duration of the co
20. rading the product beyond specifications or features described in the instruction manual or ii modifications to the product to conform it to national or local technical or safety standards in countries other than those for which the product was specifically designed and manufactured neglect e g opening of cases where there are no user replaceable parts accidents fire liquids chemicals other substances flooding vibrations excessive heat improper ventilation power surges excess or incorrect supply or input voltage radiation electrostatic discharges including lighting other external forces and impacts Notes Radiodetection Ltd Western Drive Bristol BS14 OAF UK Tel 44 0 117 976 7776 Fax 44 0 117 976 7775 Email sales uk spx com Radiodetection 154 Portland Road Bridgton ME 04009 USA Tel 1 207 647 9495 Toll Free 1 877 247 3797 Fax 1 207 647 9496 Email bridgton spx com www radiodetection com Radiodetection products are under continuous development and are subject to change we reserve the right to alter or amend any published specification without notice Copyright 2008 Radiodetection Ltd SPX Corporation All rights reserved Radiodetection Ltd is a subsidiary of SPX T Radiodetection AN SPX COMPANY 90 UGO79ENG 03
21. se the passkey found in the documentation box and enter 1234 as the passkey 9 Now click Next to begin pairing with the RD8000 receiver 10 Completing the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard will be displayed for a successful pairing 11 Click Finish to close the Wizard Refer to the SurveyCERT manual SurveyCERT is an advanced application and as such it is strongly recommended that you refer to the SurveyCERT Operation Manual before you conduct your first SurveyCERT assisted survey The manual provides more detailed instruction on pairing GPS synchronization and using the analysis tools on your PDA or PC The SurveyCERT Operation Manual is available from www radiodetection com Locating pipes and cables Passive Frequencies Passive frequency detection takes advantage of signals that are already present on buried metallic conductors The RD8000 supports four types of passive frequencies power radio CPS and CATV signals You can detect these frequencies without the aid of the transmitter Active Frequencies Active frequencies are applied direct to the pipe or cable using the transmitter The transmitter can apply a signal using two methods induction and direct connection Induction The transmitter is placed on the ground over or near the survey area You select the appropriate frequency The transmitter will then induce the signal indiscriminately to any nearby metallic conductor In induction mode using higher frequencies is g
22. sory socket The receiver will automatically detect the device and filter out location modes that are irrelevant NOTE For more information on Bluetooth pairing and using SurveyCERT to analyze survey data please refer to the RD8000 operation manual and the SurveryCERT manual which are available from www radiodetection com Locating sondes Sondes are battery powered transmitters that are useful for tracking non metallic pipes The RD8000 can detect a range of sonde frequencies including those transmitted by flexisondes and the P350 flexitrax crawler For a detailed guide on locating sondes please refer to the RD8000 operation manual Using accessories Both the transmitter and receiver are compatible with a wide range of accessories including all RD4000 accessories Use clamps to help apply a signal to pipeline or live wire Use an A Frame to provide the RD8000 receiver with advanced fault finding capabilities When an accessory is connected the receiver or transmitter will instantly recognize it and will enable the mode appropriate to the accessory For example attaching an A Frame to the RD8000 receiver will automatically switch the receiver to fault find mode and limit the number of available frequencies to those that are compatible with the A Frame The LCD will also display an icon of the accessory and will remove any non essential icons from the screen Fault finding The RD8000 PDL and PDLB have the ability to detect c
23. t the Bluetooth icon 2 Switch the Bluetooth Radio on and make sure your PDA is visible to other devices 8 Select the Devices tab and scan for new partnerships 4 You should see a device called RD8k this is the RD8000 receiver 5 Select the RD8K device and then select the Create New Partnership option The pairing process should now begin When pairing is in progress the receiver will display a flashing Bluetooth icon Pairing can take up to a minute If the pairing process is successful the receiver will display a persistent Bluetooth icon for the duration of the connection If pairing fails ensure that any nearby Bluetooth devices are switched off or invisible then repeat the process Pairing with your PC On the receiver The instructions are the same as for pairing to a PDA as described above On your PC 1 Connect a USB Bluetooth adapter to your computer 2 Alternatively if your PC features an integrated Bluetooth module switch it on following the documentation that came with your computer Open the Control Panel and double click on Bluetooth Devices Click on Add Windows will start the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard to guide you through the process 5 Check the My device is set up and ready to be found box and click Next to search for Bluetooth devices You should see a device called RD8k this is the RD8000 receiver 7 Select the RD8K device and click Next Tick the U
24. tection com Upgrading your RD8000 As part of our continuous product improvement strategy Radiodetection will release new firmware for the RD7000 and RD8000 system from time to time Upgrading your receiver s firmware will improve performance stability and may include new features This firmware is available free of charge To receive notification of new firmware releases users should first register for extended warranty To register for extended warranty go to www radiodetection com extendedwarranty When new firmware is available registered users will receive notification automatically via email To get more information about firmware upgrades go to www radiodetection com firmwareupgrades Extended Warranty All RD8000 and RD7000 family products have a 1 year warranty Users can extend the warranty on all RD7000 and RD8000 receivers and transmitters to 3 years by registering Registration is free and entitles the user to free firmware upgrades To be eligible customers must register within 3 months of purchase Upon registration customers will receive confirmation of registration by email The email will include a Download key required for firmware upgrades of your RD7000 or RD8000 products using Centros Manager When new firmware is released registered users will receive a notification email that links to the new firmware download page on the Radiodetection website The email will also contain instructions on how to download the
25. ter switch off the unit and disconnect cables before removing the battery pack Reduce audio level before using the earpiece Batteries should be disposed of in accordance with your company s work practice and or any relevant laws or guidelines in your country This instrument or family of instruments will not be permanently damaged by reasonable electrostatic discharge and has been tested in accordance with IEC 801 2 However in extreme cases temporary malfunction may occur If this happens switch off wait and switch on again If the instrument still malfunctions disconnect the batteries for five seconds and then reinstall and switch the unit on A WARNING The RD8000 will detect almost all buried conductors but there are some objects that do not radiate any detectable signal The RD8000 or any other electromagnetic locator cannot detect these objects so proceed with caution There are also some live cables which the RD8000 will not be able to detect in Power mode The RD8000 does not indicate whether a signal is from a single cable or from several in close proximity Wireless technology compliance Use of iLOC wireless technology may be subject to national telecommunication regulations Check with your local government authorities for further information FCC and Industry Canada statements This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause h
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