Radiodetection RD7000 User Manual

RD7000™+RADIODETECTION’S UTILITY SPECIFIC CABLE AND PIPE LOCATORS90/RD7K+-OPMAN-ENG/03 ISSUE 3 02/2014 READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL PRIO

4 RD7000+ Operation Manual32191011 12 131415161718192021856774Figure 2.4 RD7000+ transmitterFigure 2.5: Rechargeable battery packFigure 2.6: transmit

RD7000+ Operation Manual 52.2 Tx-1, Tx-5 and Tx-10 transmitters2.2.1 Transmitter features1. Keypad.2. LCD.3. Removable accessory tray.4. Rechar

6 RD7000+ Operation ManualSection 3 – Basic operationAn optional Lithium Ion rechargeable battery pack is also available for the RD7000+ Tx-1, Tx-5 a

RD7000+ Operation Manual 73.2.2 LanguageThe locator and transmitter support a number of languages. You can specify your preferred language using the

8 RD7000+ Operation Manual3.3.3 Navigating the transmitter menu1. First power up the transmitter.2. Press the key to enter the menu.3. Use the

RD7000+ Operation Manual 9the hazard and guard exposed conductors to prevent accidental contact. 3.6.3 Selecting frequenciesIt is important to selec

10 RD7000+ Operation Manual3.10 StrikeAlert™StrikeAlert detects shallow pipes or cables and warns the operator with an audible alarm and visual displ

RD7000+ Operation Manual 113.15 Transmitter ECO modeWhen using alkaline D-Cells in Tx-5 and Tx-10 transmitter models you can extend the effective us

12 RD7000+ Operation ManualSection 4 – Locating cables and pipesTo select null mode:1. Press and release the key to switch the locator on.2. Pre

RD7000+ Operation Manual 13Figure 4.2: Pinpointing a target line4.3 TraceLine tracing can be accelerated by switching the locator to null response.Mo

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14 RD7000+ Operation ManualFigure 4.4: Passive sweepStop when the locator response rises to indicate the presence of a line. Pinpoint the line and ma

RD7000+ Operation Manual 15Figure 4.5: Inductive searchThe second person holds the locator at the start of the area to be searched and with the locat

16 RD7000+ Operation ManualSection 5 – Depth and current readings5.1 Depth readingsThe RD7000+ can measure the depth of buried conductors down to de

RD7000+ Operation Manual 175.2 Verifying depth measurementsCheck a suspect or critical depth reading by lifting the locator 50mm (2 inches) above th

18 RD7000+ Operation Manual5.3 Current readings5.3.1 Identification using current measurementsMeasuring current value on a line helps conrm the ide

RD7000+ Operation Manual 195.3.3 Applying a transmitter signalThe transmitter signal can be connected, clamped or induced to the target line in the

20 RD7000+ Operation ManualSection 6 – General Locating tips6.1 Eliminating services6.1.1 InductionIf several conductors are running parallel and it

RD7000+ Operation Manual 21• Avoid applying the signal by induction. The signal may be coupling to more than one line directly from the transmitter.

22 RD7000+ Operation ManualFigure 6.5: Making double-ended connections6.3 Double-ended connectionsLarge diameter water pipes and gas distribution pi

RD7000+ Operation Manual 23Section 7 – Using Accessories7.1 About accessoriesBoth the transmitter and locator are compatible with a wide range of ac

RD7000+ Operation Manual iPrefaceSafetyThis equipment shall be used by fully qualied and trained personnel only.Radiodetection locators detect almos

24 RD7000+ Operation Manual7.3.1 Connecting the clampPlug the clamp into the transmitter output socket.Put the clamp around the pipe or cable and en

RD7000+ Operation Manual 257.3.2 Available transmitter clampsAlthough transmitter and locator clamps look the same, they have different internal win

26 RD7000+ Operation Manual7.4.5 Locating and tracing a sondeInsert the sonde in the drain or duct access and locate it while it is still just in vi

RD7000+ Operation Manual 277.4.6 Checking sonde depthThe RD7000+ locator will automatically display the depth of a located sonde providing the locat

28 RD7000+ Operation Manual7.5 Stethoscopes7.5.1 When to use a stethoscopeAt times, it may not be possible to put a locator clamp around a cable bec

RD7000+ Operation Manual 29Tips for using a submersible antennaThe user in the boat should be a specialist or have considerable experience using a lo

30 RD7000+ Operation ManualSection 8 – Fault-Finding8.1 About fault-findingThe RD7000TL+ and RD7000PL+ models are capable of locating cable to ground

RD7000+ Operation Manual 31NOTE. To establish how often to take readings on the cable, move away from the ground stake and take further readings unti

32 RD7000+ Operation ManualSection 9 – Extended Warranty, eCAL™ and Maintenance9.1 Product Registration andExtended Warranty Your RD7000+ locator a

RD7000+ Operation Manual 33To validate your RD7000+, you must rst carry out the following:• Register your RD7000+ locator at: www.radiodetection.c

ii RD7000+ Operation ManualExtended warrantyThank you for purchasing the RD7000+ locator and transmitter.RD7000+ locators and transmitters are covere

34 RD7000+ Operation Manual9.5 Care and maintenanceThe RD7000+ locator and transmitter is robust, durable and weatherproof. However you can extend y

RD7000+ Operation Manual 35Section 10 – Appendices 10.1 Specifications for the locator and transmitterSensitivity 5µA at 1 meter (33kHz)Dynamic rang

36 RD7000+ Operation Manual10.3 Supported accessoriesDescription Part NumberTransmitter AccessoriesUK plug connector 10/AC1231-4KTX-LPC-UKEuropean

RD7000+ Operation Manual 37Description Part NumberSondes and accessoriesStandard Sonde 33kHz depth 5m 10/SC0412-33RSewer Sonde 33kHz depth 8m 10/S

38 RD7000+ Operation ManualDescription Part NumberBatteries and rechargeablesD-Cell Alkaline Battery (LR20, MN1300) 04/MN1300Transmitter Li-ion rec

RD7000+ Operation Manual 39Section 11 – Notices Copyright statement© 2014 Radiodetection Ltd. All rights reserved. Radiodetection is a subsidiary of

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RD7000+ Operation Manual iiiTable of contentsPreface iBefore you begin iImportant notices iGeneral iSafety iBatteries iExtended warranty iieCAL™ i

iv RD7000+ Operation ManualTable of figuresFigure 2.1: RD7000+ locator 2Figure 2.2: locator keypad 2Figure 2.3: locator LCD 2Figure 2.4 RD7000+ tr

RD7000+ Operation Manual 1Section 1 – Introduction1.1 About this manualThis manual provides cable and pipe survey professionals with comprehensive o

2 RD7000+ Operation Manual12365478910911 12 131314151617181920 21 23 242526Figure 2.1: RD7000+ locatorFigure 2.2: locator keypad Figure 2.3: locator

RD7000+ Operation Manual 3Section 2 – System overview2.1 RD7000+ locator2.1.1 Locator features1. Keypad.2. LCD with auto backlight.3. Speaker.4.