Radiodetection RD5100 H2O User Manual
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RD5100
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Multifunction precision cable and pipe locator
User Guide
PART NO. 90/UG112INT/01
Preface
About this guide
CAUTION: This guide provides basic operating instructions for the RD5100H
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O 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 RD5100H
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This guide is intended as a quick reference guide only. For detailed instructions, including the use of accessories, please refer to the RD5100H
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Certificates of conformity for the RD5100H
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found at: www.radiodetection.com
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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: Risk of Hearing Loss. The locator emits noise levels which can cause partial or total hearing loss. When using headphones these must have an independent volume control. Set the volume level to its lowest value before donning the headphones.
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 batteries.
WARNING: The RD5100H
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There are also some live cables which the RD5100H
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Power mode. The RD5100H
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CAUTION: Batteries can get hot after prolonged use at full output power.
Take care while replacing or handling batteries.
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3 Year Extended Warranty
The RD5100H
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Visit
https://portal.radiodetection.com/
to create your company portal account, and use the Product page to register your locator or transmitter.
Information on how to create a company account can be obtained from:
https://support.radiodetection.com
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
The RD5100H
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eCert 1 provides a thorough test of the RD5100H is obtained.
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Refer to the RD5100 Manager 1 purchase may be required.
operation manual for further details. Additional
1 Contact Radiodetection for eCert and RD5100 Manager availability.
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Locator features
1. LCD.
2. Keypad.
3. Speaker.
4. Battery compartment (Mini USB-B connector inside)
Note: The RD5100H
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NiMh batteries by purchasing the optional battery compartment from
Radiodetection.
5. Li-Ion battery charger socket.
6. Accessory socket.
7. Headphone jack.
Locator keypad
8. Power key.
9. Up arrow key.
10. Down arrow key.
11. Backlight sensor.
12. Frequency (mode) key.
Locator screen icons
13. Target position indicator: Indicates position of locator relative to target line.
14. Signal strength: Numerical indication of signal strength.
15. (Proportional) Left/Right arrows:
Indicates the location of the target relative to the locator.
16. Signal strength: Bargraph with peak marker.
17. Depth: Indication of depth reading.
18. Current: Indication of signal current reading.
19. Compass: Displays the direction of the cable or pipe relative to the locator.
20. Power mode icon.
21. Gain: Numerical value of gain.
22. Battery icon: Indicates the battery level.
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1. On/Off key.
2. On/Off red LED.
3. Alkaline battery warning red LED: Flashes when batteries are in use and are low.
4. Lithium Ion rechargeable battery warning red LED: Flashes when batteries are in use and are low.
5. Accessory socket for direct connection lead, signal clamp and charging internal
Lithium Ion rechargeable battery pack.
Transmitter rear panel
6. Fuse holder.
Note: The transmitter is supplied with a non-fitted fuse for shipping and before use this will have to be inserted into the fuse holder.
7. Alkaline battery compartment: Requires 4 D-Cells (LR-20).
The RD5100H
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OTx transmitter incorporates a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery pack and this is the intended primary power source for the transmitter. When the Lithium Ion low battery level LED illuminates the user should either recharge the battery pack using the Radiodetection supplied charger or alternatively fit 4 alkaline batteries. If alkaline batteries are fitted to the transmitter, these will be detected automatically and the transmitter will take its power from the alkaline batteries. When the alkaline batteries are low, the alkaline low battery level LED will illuminate.
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Your safety or the safety of others may be at risk if the RD5100H
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OTx is not used in
Key to symbols used on the RD5100H
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OTx Transmitter:
SYMBOL DESCRIPTION
Refer to manual for specific safety instructions or advice.
Accessory connection socket.
Type and orientation of auxiliary battery:
Standard D Cell (LR20), max 1.6V voltage per cell.
For best performance use alkaline batteries.
RD5100H
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OTx Transmitter Technical Specification:
Frequency
Nominal power output
83kHz (83,077Hz ±5Hz).
1W in Direct Connect mode.
Batteries
Warranty
Internal rechargeable battery, 4 x D-Cells (LR-20).
12 months.
36 months.
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Compliance
Weight
Environment
Operating temperature range
FCC, RoHS, WEEE, CE.
1.6kg (3.5lbs) (including rechargeable batteries).
IP54.
-20°C to +50°C (-4°F to 122°F).
Storage temperature range
Output voltage
-40°C to +70°C (-40°F to 158°F).
Max 30V RMS (Direct Connect Mode).
† Extended warranty available upon registration, within 3 months of purchase, at: https://portal.radiodetection.com/
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Batteries
Internal Battery
The RD5100H
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OTx has an internal Li-Ion rechargeable battery and is supplied with bespoke charging equipment.
Use of alternative charging equipment is forbidden.
The internal battery has no user serviceable components and it must not be dismantled or modified as this will compromise safety.
If a battery failure is suspected, the equipment should be repaired using original spare parts by an authorized repairer.
Waste Lithium Ion batteries should not be placed in municipal waste, punctured, incinerated, crushed etc. They should be handled and recycled correctly.
Auxiliary Batteries
The RD5100H
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OTx has an option to bypass the Li-Ion battery by the installation of
4 standard alkaline D-Cells (LR-20) as illustrated on the product label. If installed the D-Cells (LR-20) take priority over the
Li-Ion battery.
Do not mix D-Cell (LR-20) battery types.
Any D-Cell (LR20) with a max terminal voltage of 1.6V can be inserted, however, for best performance use alkaline cells.
Note: These cells will not be charged by the supplied charging equipment.
Note: Installing the first two D-Cells correctly, followed by two more inverted, allows D-Cells to be stored in the
RD5100H
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OTx while it operates from the internal Lithium Ion battery. Turn the second two D-Cells around to the correct polarity to power the RD5100H
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OTx from the D-Cells.
Keypad actions and shortcuts
Switch the locator or transmitter on by pressing the key. Once powered up, the keys function as follows:
Locator keys
KEY ● SHORT PRESS ●■■■● LONG PRESS
– Switch power off
Switch between Guidance and
Power modes
Set gain to mid position and increases in 1dB increments in Power mode.
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Rapidly increases gain in 1dB increments in Power mode.
Set gain to mid position and decreases in 1dB increments in Power mode.
Rapidly decrease gain steps in 1dB increments in Power Mode
Tip. Gain values set in Power Mode are stored internally and available when the unit is powered on
Transmitter keys
KEY ● SHORT PRESS
Power device On/Off -
●■■■● LONG PRESS
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Before you begin
IMPORTANT
This guide is intended to be a quick reference guide. We recommend you read the full operation manual before you attempt to operate the RD5100H
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First use
The RD5100H
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Fully charge each unit with their supplied battery chargers before use.
To fit the D cell batteries in the transmitter, unscrew the rear hinged battery cover.
The battery compartment is located at the rear of the transmitter body. Unscrew the thumbscrew in a counterclockwise direction and open the cover. Insert four
D-Cell Alkaline or NiMH batteries, taking care to align the positive (+) and negative
(-) terminals as indicated. Replace the cover and hand tighten the thumbscrew in a clockwise direction.
Checking the system software version and last calibration date
To check which version of software is running on your locator and the date of the last calibration, press and hold the key when switching the locator on. This information may be asked for when contacting Radiodetection or your local representative for technical support.
System setup
Regional and operational requirements are factory configured, no set-up is required.
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Locating pipes and cables
For more detailed descriptions of using the locator and transmitter, and for detailed locate techniques, refer to the Operation Manual.
The RD5100H
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Locating with Active Frequencies
An active frequency (83kHz) is applied to the target pipe or cable using the transmitter, and provides the most effective way of tracing buried pipes or cables.
The transmitter can apply a signal using three different methods:
Direct connection
In direct connection, you connect the transmitter directly to the pipe or cable you wish to survey using the red Direct
Connect lead supplied. The black lead is generally connected to earth using the supplied ground stake.
The transmitter will then apply a discrete signal to the line, which you can trace using the locator. This method provides the best signal on an individual line.
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.
Induction
The transmitter is placed on the ground over or near the survey area, aligned at an angle of 90° in the horizontal plane with respect to the metal pipe under investigation.
Note. The correct transmitter orientation for induction is indicated on the transmitter body label with a blue arrow.
Select Guidance mode (83kHz frequency). The transmitter will then induce the signal indiscriminately to any nearby metallic conductor.
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Transmitter Clamp
An optional signal clamp can be placed around an insulated live wire or pipe up to
215mm (8.5") in diameter to transfer the transmitter signal to the utility. This method of applying the transmitter signal is particularly useful on insulated live wires and removes the need to disconnect the supply to the cable.
WARNING: Do not clamp around uninsulated live conductors.
WARNING: Before applying or removing the clamp around a power cable ensure that the clamp is connected to the transmitter at all times.
Locating with Passive Frequencies
Passive frequency detection takes advantage of signals that are already present on buried metallic conductors. The RD5100H
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Power frequencies may be detected without the aid of the transmitter.
Locate Modes
The RD5100H
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GUIDANCE: Proportional arrows and a ballistic ‘needle’ combine with audio left/right indication for rapidly tracing the general path of a buried utility.
PEAK: For accurate locating, the peak bargraph provides a visual readout of the signal strength. The peak signal is found directly over the buried utility. Peak mode is automatically selected in Power mode.
Depth, current and compass readouts
WARNING: Never use the depth measurement readout as a guide for mechanical or other digging activity. Always follow safe digging guidelines.
The RD5100H
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The RD5100H
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7.5° from the path of the cable or pipe being located, or when the locator determines that signal conditions are too poor for reliable measurements.
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Using accessories
The transmitter is compatible with a range of accessories. For detailed information on using any of the accessories below please refer to the RD5100H
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Transmitter signal clamps
When it is not possible to connect directly onto a pipe or cable, or induction mode is unsuitable, a transmitter signal clamp may be used. The clamp is plugged into the output of the transmitter and provides a means of applying a locate signal to an insulated live wire. This is particularly useful with live insulated cables as it removes the need to disable the power and break the line.
WARNING: Do not clamp around uninsulated live conductors.
WARNING: Before applying or removing the clamp around a power cable ensure that the clamp is connected to the transmitter at all times.
Sondes, Flexrods and FlexiTrace
Sondes are battery powered transmitters that are useful for tracing non-metallic pipes.
They can be fixed to Flexrods to allow them to be pushed through pipes or conduits, and some are suitable for blowing through ductwork. The RD5100H
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For a detailed guide on locating sondes, please refer to the operation manual.
A FlexiTrace is a traceable fiberglass rod incorporating wire conductors with a sonde at the end. It is connected to the output of the transmitter and is typically used in small diameter, non-metallic pipes. The user has the option of locating the entire length of the cable or choosing to locate only the tip of the cable.
Plug / Live cable connector
The plug connector is connected to the output of the transmitter and is used to put a signal onto a line and trace it from a domestic mains plug to the service cable in the street.
The live cable connector can be used to apply a signal to a live cable. Only suitably qualified personnel should use this equipment.
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Getting started with the RD5100H
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To power on or power off the locator and transmitter, press and hold the On/Off key for 2 seconds.
1. Switch on the locator using the On/Off key.
2. Once powered, the locator will automatically select the last mode used (Guidance or Power mode).
3. A momentary press of the Frequency key toggles between the two modes.
4. In Guidance mode the following features are displayed on the screen:
• Target Position Indicator
• Compass
• Numerical signal strength
• Proportional left/right arrows
• Active frequency icon
• Depth
• Current
• Battery level indicator for 10 seconds after a key press.
5. In Power mode the following features will be displayed:
• Bar graph signal strength indicator
• Numerical signal strength (percentage)
• Numerical gain setting
• Depth (metric or imperial, configuration dependent)
• Battery level indicator for 10 seconds after a key press.
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Locating the Pipe or cable
Having chosen the method of applying the transmitter signal to the pipe or cable, the locator is now ready to use.
Note: When the locator is positioned at a specific distance from the target line, the depth and current values will automatically display, although these values will not be accurate until the locator is directly over the target line and correctly orientated.
When directly over the target line, both depth and current readings will be at their minimum. This can be a very useful feature when attempting to pinpoint the target line.
Note: To display depth and current readings, the locator must be orientated in line with the target by using the compass and left / right arrows. The compass feature and left / right arrows in Figure 2 show the locator directly in line with the target.
Figure 1:
Figure 1 shows the locator in Guidance
Mode with the locator positioned to the left of the target line.
In this position the Proportional Left arrow is displayed, indicating the direction in which the locator should be moved towards the target line. The target position indicator indicates the target positioned line. The signal strength value will be displayed, indicating the strength of the signal from the target line. In this position the tone from the speaker of the locator will be continuous.
to the right of the locator and can be used to guide the locator towards the target
With the aid of the compass, the locator can be positioned in line with the target line enabling both depth and current readings to be displayed.
As the locator is moved towards the right, the tail on the proportional left arrow will reduce, the target position indicator will move from the right, towards the centre, the speaker tone will reduce and the numerical signal strength value will increase.
Use the proportional arrows, target position indicator and signal strength value to guide the locator directly over the target line.
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Figure 2
Figure 2 shows the locator in Guidance
Mode and directly over the target line. In this position the left and right arrow heads will be displayed simultaneously, target position indicator in the centre, the signal strength value at its maximum, speaker tone silent and both depth and current readings at their minimum.
Figure 3:
Figure 3 shows the locator in Guidance
Mode and positioned to the right of the target line. In this position the Proportional
Right arrow is displayed, indicating the direction in which the locator should be moved towards the target line. The target position indicator indicates the target positioned to the left of the locator and can be used to guide the locator towards the target line. The signal strength value will be displayed, indicating the strength of the signal from the target line. In this position the tone from the speaker of the locator will be pulsed.
With the aid of the compass, the locator can be positioned in line with the target line enabling both depth and current readings to be displayed.
As the locator is moved towards the left, the tail on the proportional right arrow will reduce, the target position indicator will move from the left, towards the centre, the pulsing tone from the speaker will reduce and the numerical signal strength value will increase.
Use the proportional arrows, target position indicator and signal strength value to guide the locator directly over the target line.
Figure 4:
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With the locator powered up in guidance mode, a momentary press of the mode key will change the mode of operation to power mode. In this mode, the bar graph signal strength indicator, numerical signal strength (%), numerical gain setting and depth (m / ft) are available. The proportional left/right arrows and target position indicator will not be available
(Refer to Figure 4).
Training
Radiodetection provides training services for most Radiodetection products. Our qualified instructors will train equipment operators or other personnel at your preferred location or at Radiodetection headquarters. For more information go to: www.radiodetection.com
or contact your local Radiodetection representative.
Care and maintenance
The RD5100H
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However you can extend your equipment’s life by following these care and maintenance guidelines.
General
Store the equipment in a clean and dry environment.
Ensure all terminals and connection sockets are clean, free of debris and corrosion and are undamaged.
Do not use this equipment when damaged or faulty.
Batteries and power supply
Only use the rechargeable battery packs, chargers and power supplies approved by
Radiodetection.
If not using rechargeable packs, use good quality Alkaline or NiMH batteries only.
Batteries should be disposed of in accordance with your company’s work practice, and/ or any relevant laws or guidelines in your country.
Cleaning
WARNING: Do not attempt to clean this equipment when it is powered or connected to any power source, including batteries, adapters and live cables.
Ensure the equipment is clean and dry whenever possible.
Clean with a soft, moistened cloth. Do not use abrasive materials or chemicals as they may damage the casing, including the reflective labels. Do not use high pressure jets of water to clean the equipment.
If using this equipment in foul water systems or other areas where biological hazards may be present, use an appropriate disinfectant.
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Software upgrades
From time to time, Radiodetection may release software upgrades to enhance features and improve performance of the RD5100H
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E-mail alerts and notification of new software releases are sent to all registered users.
Disassembly
Do not attempt to disassemble this equipment under any circumstances. The locator and transmitter contain no user serviceable parts.
Unauthorized disassembly will void the manufacturer’s warranty, and may damage the equipment or reduce its performance.
Service and maintenance
Regularly check your equipment for correct operation by using eCert.
The locator and transmitter are designed so that they do not require regular recalibration. However, as with all safety equipment, it is recommended that they are serviced and calibrated at least once a year either at Radiodetection or an approved repair center.
NOTE: Service by non-approved service centers may void the manufacturer’s warranty.
Details of Radiodetection offices and distribution partners can be found at www.radiodetection.com
Radiodetection products, including this 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 RD5100H
2 locator or any Radiodetection product.
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Visit www.radiodetection.com
Global locations
Radiodetection (USA)
28 Tower Road, Raymond, Maine 04071, USA
Tel: +1 (207) 655 8525 Toll Free: +1 (877) 247 3797 [email protected]
Pearpoint (USA)
39-740 Garand Lane, Unit B, Palm Desert, CA 92211, USA
Tel: +1 800 688 8094 Tel: +1 760 343 7350 [email protected] www.pearpoint.com
Radiodetection (Canada)
344 Edgeley Boulevard, Unit 34, Concord, Ontario L4K 4B7, Canada
Tel: +1 (905) 660 9995 Toll Free: +1 (800) 665 7953 [email protected]
Radiodetection Ltd. (UK)
Western Drive, Bristol, BS14 0AF, UK
Tel: +44 (0) 117 976 7776 [email protected]
Radiodetection (France)
13 Grande Rue, 76220, Neuf Marché, France
Tel: +33 (0) 2 32 89 93 60 [email protected]
Radiodetection (Benelux)
Industriestraat 11, 7041 GD ’s-Heerenberg, Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0) 314 66 47 00 [email protected]
Radiodetection (Germany)
Groendahlscher Weg 118, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Germany
Tel: +49 (0) 28 51 92 37 20 [email protected]
Radiodetection (Asia-Pacific)
Room 708, CC Wu Building, 302-308 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong SAR, China
Tel: +852 2110 8160 [email protected]
Radiodetection (China)
13 Fuqianyi Street, Minghao Building D304, Tianzhu Town, Shunyi District,
Beijing 101312, China Tel: +86 (0) 10 8146 3372 [email protected]
Radiodetection (Australia)
Unit H1, 101 Rookwood Road, Yagoona NSW 2199, Australia
Tel: +61 (0) 2 9707 3222 [email protected]
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RD5100H
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