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4.11 Vibration (haptic) Warnings
The RD7200 locators are equipped with a vibration
system in the handle, providing haptic feedback to the
user when an alarm is active.
The handle will vibrate to warn the user of shallow
cables/pipes, overload condition and swing warning.
This is a safety feature that can be useful in noisy
environments.
RD7200 locators are shipped with Vibration Feedback
enabled by default; this can be disabled by accessing
the Vibration alert (‘VALRT’) menu and setting it to OFF.
NOTE: The Vibration alert may cause the volume to
reduce automatically from level 5 or 4 when using
alkaline batteries and if their charge is low.
4.12 Backlight
The transmitter and locator feature a backlight to
improve LCD visibility when required. The locator’s
backlight is controlled by an ambient light sensor and
does not require adjustment by the user.
The transmitter’s LCD backlight is activated whenever
you press a key. The backlight will automatically switch
off after a few minutes.
4.13 SideStep
auto
™
The transmitter can be used to recommend a general-
purpose locate frequency for the intended locate task by
measuring the impedance of the target cable or pipe.
SideStep
auto™
helps to improve locate accuracy by
determining the best signal. SideStep
auto
can also help
to prolong battery life.
SideStepauto operates only in Direct Connection mode.
Using SideStep
auto
To enable SideStep
auto
:
Connect the transmitter to the target utility, then
1 Press the key to enter the menu
2 Scroll to the OPT F menu using the or keys
3 Press the key to enter the OPT F menu
4 Scroll through using the or keys until
START
is displayed
5 Press the key to start SideStep
auto
and exit the
OPTF Menu
6 Press the key to exit the menu
NOTE: SideStep
auto
has to be enabled for each Direct
Connection using the START option. At any time the
user may manually change the frequency using the
key
4.14 Transmitter power output
The transmitter supports several power output modes to
help you select the optimal settings for your
requirements whilst helping to prolong battery life.
Adjusting power output
To adjust the power output:
1 Press the
or
keys to increase or decrease
power output
Boost (Tx-10 only)
Boost allows the Tx-10 transmitter to output its maximum
output power. Boost mode can be set to operate for a
specified period of time.
To configure boost:
1 Press the key to enter the menu
2 Scroll to the
BOOST
menu using the or keys
3 Press the key to enter the BOOST menu
4 Set the BOOST duration using the or keys.
You can choose 5, 10, 15 and 20 minute periods or
ON for continuous operation
5 Press the key to accept your changes and exit
the BOOST menu
6 Press the key to exit the menu
To enable boost:
1 First configure the boost duration using the
procedure above
2 Press and hold the key until
BOOST
appears on
the transmitter LCD
3 The transmitter will automatically exit boost mode
after the selected duration
To disable boost:
1 Press the key to disable boost
4.15 Transmitter Eco mode
When using alkaline D-Cells in Tx-5 and Tx-10
transmitter models you can extend the effective use of
the batteries by enabling Eco mode.
In Eco mode the power output of the transmitter reduces
when the batteries can no longer provide the required
output power.
When Eco mode is active and the power output has been
reduced, the display alternates between ‘POWER‘ and
the current output power level.
The transmitter will emit three beeps every time the
power is reduced. It will then continue emitting two beeps
each minute whilst it operates at a reduced power level.
