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Preface
About this guide
CAUTION: This guide provides basic operating instructions for the RD8100
locator and transmitter. It also contains important safety information and
guidelines and as such should be read in its entirety before attempting to
operate the RD8100 locator and transmitter.
This guide is intended as a quick reference guide only. For detailed instructions,
including the use of accessories, help with eCert
™
, CALSafe
™
, Survey measurements and
usage-logging please refer to the RD8100 locator operation, RD Sur
™
and
RD Manager
™
manuals, which are available for download from
www.radiodetection.com
.
The online User Manual library also contains links to the Sur and
RD Manager manuals.
Certificates of conformity for the RD8100 locators and Tx transmitter ranges can be
found at
www.radiodetection.com
.
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.
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 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! When using the transmitter, switch off the unit and disconnect
cables before removing the battery pack.
WARNING! The RD8100 locator will detect most buried conductors but
there are some objects that do not radiate any detectable signal. The RD8100,
or any other electromagnetic locator, cannot detect these objects so proceed
with caution. There are also some live cables which the RD8100 will not be able
to detect in Power mode. The RD8100 does not indicate whether a signal is
from a single cable or from several in close proximity.
WARNING! Batteries can get hot after prolonged use at full output power.
Take care while replacing or handling batteries.
3 Year Extended Warranty
RD8100 locators and transmitters are covered by a 1 year warranty as standard.
Customers can extend their warranty period to a total of 3 years by registering
their products within 3 months of purchase.
Registration is carried out using the RD Manager PC software which can be
downloaded from the Radiodetection website. Visit
www.radiodetection.com/
RDManager
.
You can also register your product(s) by sending an email to
rd_support@spx.com
,
including the following details:
• Serial number of each product to be registered
• Date of purchase
• Company name & address, including country
• Contact name, email address & telephone number
• Country of residence.
From time to time Radiodetection may release new software to improve the
performance or add new functionality to its products. By registering, users will
benefit from email alerts advising about new software and special offers related to
its product range.
Users can opt-out at any time from receiving software and technical notifications,
or just from receiving marketing material by contacting Radiodetection.
eCert and Self-Test
The RD8100 locator is safety equipment which should be regularly checked to
ensure its correct operation.
eCert provides a thorough test of the RD8100’s locating circuitry, and supplies a
Radiodetection Calibration Certificate when a positive test result is obtained.
To run an eCert, the locator should be connected to an internet-enabled PC on
which the RD Manager software is installed.
Refer to the RD Manager operation manual for further details. Additional purchase
may be required.
RD8100 locators incorporate an Enhanced Self-Test feature. In addition to the
typical checks for display and power functions, the RD8100 applies test signals to
its 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.
