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6 Press the
key to return to the main operation
screen
Measurement units
The RD8200 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
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:
1 Press the
key to enter the menu
2 Scroll to the
FREQ
menu using the
or
keys
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
key (on the locator) or the
key (on
the transmitter) to enter the frequency
6 Scroll to OFF or ON
using the
or
keys
7 Press the
key to accept your selection and return
to frequency menu.
8 If you wish to make any further changes follow steps
4 to 6. If you do not wish to make any further
changes press the
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
StrikeAlert 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
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.
4.6 Dynamic Overload
Protectio
n™
Dynamic Overload Protection
™ (DOP) allows you to
locate accurately in areas with high levels of
electromagnetic interference, such as sub-stations and
beneath high-voltage transmission lines. DOP works by
disregarding signal spikes that would otherwise
overwhelm the RD8200
locator’s digital signal
processor. DOP is an integrated feature of all RD8200
locators. No action is required by the user.
4.7 Overload warning
In cases of high levels of electromagnetic interference,
the DOP will not be able to prevent the RD8200 from
becoming overloaded. If the RD8200 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.
4.8
TruDepth™ measurement
All RD8200 locators use TruDepth
™ to measure depth
automatically when a good quality reading can be
assured.
NOTE: TruDepth only indicates a locate depth when
The locator is correctly oriented above the target
line, cable or sonde.
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.
