Radiodetection RD 7000, RD 8000 Locator, Tx 1, Tx 3, Tx 10 Transmitter Operation Manual

Centros

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Manager

Application for managing

RD7000 and RD8000 locators and transmitters

Operation Manual

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Issue 5

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November 2009

For use with Centros Manager 5 or later.

90/UG081ENG/05

Preface

Before you begin

Please read this user manual before installing Centros

Manager and attempting to use the facilities within

Centros Manager.

Note that this manual and all its contents are subject to change. Radiodetection products are under continuous development.

Radiodetection Limited reserves the right to modify the product without notice and some product changes may have taken place after this user manual was published.

Contact your local Radiodetection dealer or visit www.radiodetection.com for the latest information about the RD7000 and RD8000 product families, including this manual and the bundled software.

Important Notice

Radiodetection makes every effort to ensure that all technical information, statements and recommendations about RD7000 and RD8000 products are based on information believed to be reliable, but the accuracy or completeness thereof is not guaranteed. In no event shall

Radiodetection be liable for any loss, inconvenience, damage or problems caused through use of any equipment or software.

Before using any RD7000 or RD8000 product (including eCAL), the user should determine the suitability of the product for its intended use. The user assumes all risks and liability whatsoever in connection with such use.

Use of eCAL software is bound by license agreement, a copy of which is included in the eCAL download bundle.

Copyright Statement

Copyright 2009 Radiodetection Ltd – SPX Corporation.

All rights reserved.

Radiodetection is a subsidiary of SPX Corporation.

SPX and Radiodetection are trademarks of Radiodetection

Ltd. and SPX Corporation. Due to a policy of continued development, we reserve the right to alter or amend any published specification without notice.

This document is protected by copyright and may not be copied, reproduced, transmitted, modified or used, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of

Radiodetection Ltd.

Trademarks

RD8000, RD7000, Centros, eCAL and SurveyCERT are trademarks owned by Radiodetection Ltd, all rights reserved.

Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation, all rights reserved. ii Centros Manager Operation Manual

Table of Contents

Preface

Before you begin

Important Notice

Copyright Statement

Trademarks

Section 1 – Introduction to Centros Manager 1

1.1 About Centros Manager

Software Update eCAL

Option Editor

1.2 System requirements

1.3 Before you begin

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Section 2 – Installing Centros Manager

2.1 Installing with Windows

2.2 Upgrading Centros Manager

2.3 Using Centros Manager

Locator Software Update

Transmitter Software Update

Locator Option Editor

Locator eCAL Validation

Setup

Setup options

User Messages window

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Section 3 – Locator software update

Locator Software Update window

Upgrading your locator software

Section 4 – Transmitter software update

Transmitter Software Update window

Updating your transmitter software

Section 5 – Locator eCAL validation

5.1 Purchasing Validation keys

5.2 Validating a locator

5.3 Retrieving original factory calibration

5.4 Printing certificates

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Section 6 – Option Editor 9

6.1 Uploading your RD7000/RD8000 configuration 9

6.2 Downloading a configuration to your

RD7000/RD8000

6.3 Saving your configuration settings

6.4 Loading your saved configuration settings

6.5 Managing your configuration settings

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Section 7 – Appendix 11

7.1 Administrator

7.2 USB Tips & Tricks

7.3 Update USB Driver

7.4 Installation notes

7.5 Installation Folders

7.6 Installation Files

7.7 Registry Entries

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Section 1 – Introduction to Centros

Manager

Centros Manager is a Radiodetection product support application for Microsoft Windows that can be downloaded via the Radiodetection website.

Once installed onto your PC or laptop, Centros Manager can be used for the following:

• Updating the RD7000/RD8000 and transmitters with the latest software.

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Validating the locator with the original factory calibration using eCAL. This feature provides the user with the ability to validate the original factory calibration of an RD7000 or RD8000 locator. eCAL provides the user with the confidence that the locator continues to meet its factory calibration and is safe to operate.

Customizing the settings of the RD7000/RD8000 using Option Editor.

Option Editor

This utility allows you to customize your RD7000 or RD8000 locator quickly using your PC. User configurations can be saved and recalled using this facility. A configuration can be uploaded from a unit or downloaded to it.

1.2 System requirements

Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 3.

Microsoft Windows Vista with Service Pack 1.

An active Internet connection is required to download

Centros Manager and receive software update notification emails from Radiodetection.

1.3 Before you begin

1.1 About Centros Manager

Software Update

This utility allows the user to update the software of an

RD7000 or RD8000 locator and transmitter. Software updates are available to users who have registered for

Radiodetection’s extended warranty program.

eCAL

eCAL allows the user to check that an RD7000 or RD8000 locator is within its original factory calibration. eCAL issues a pass or fail certificate, which can be printed. eCAL can also be used to retrieve and print the original calibration certificate. To carry out eCAL the user must purchase an eCAL validation key and register for extended warranty.

For more information on how to purchase a key go to section 5.

Once Centros Manager is installed, in order to download the latest software, the user will need to register each locator and transmitter for the extended warranty* program. Upon registration, the user will receive an email confirming warranty registration and also a unique electronic key, which will be required for downloading new software for both the locator and transmitter. Once registered, Radiodetection will email you when there is a new version of software available for either the locator or transmitter.

*Registration is free and entitles you to free software updates. If you register within 3 months of purchase you will receive an extra 2 years warranty on both the locator and transmitter free of charge.

To register your locator or transmitter please go to www.radiodetection.com/extendedwarranty

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Section 2 – Installing Centros Manager

2.1 Installing with Windows 2.3 Using Centros Manager

When you install Centros Manager onto a PC, the following message may be displayed: “You need to log

in as Administrator”. If this message is displayed, the installation of the program will not complete. You will need to log on as an Administrator or ask a user with

Administration Rights to install the program on your behalf. Having successfully installed Centros Manager, the Administrator will need to carry out the instructions in

Section 7.1 if they wish users without Administrator Rights to use Centros Manager.

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Centros Manager can be installed using the link from: www.radiodetection.com/centrosmanager

When you click on the link to download Centros

Manager a File Download Window will appear and you will have a choice of either Run or Save. It is recommended to install Centros Manager using the Run option. The Save option can be used if you wish to download the executable file and make copies to transfer onto other PC’s or Laptops.

Run: Centros Manager will automatically install.

Save: you will be given the option to to save

Centros Manager to a destination of your choice.

Once you select the destination, the Centros

Manager executable program will download to that destination. Once completed you will have the option to Run or Open Folder. At this stage

Centros Manager has not been installed so you can either select Run and Centros Manager will automatically install or you can choose to Open

Folder. When you open the folder the Centros

Manager executable file will be available. To install double click on this file.

Once Centros Manager is installed run from the

Windows Start menu under Programs.

Once you have installed Centros Manager on your computer, take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the program before you attempt to Update your software, edit your locator configuration, or use eCAL.

When you open Centros Manager the main Centros

Manager window will open.

The four selectable options are as follows:

Locator Software Update

Allows you to update your RD7000 or RD8000 locator with the latest software.

2.2 Upgrading Centros Manager

When Radiodetection releases a new version of software for the RD7000/RD8000 locators and transmitters, the new version of software will be contained within a new version of Centros Manager. All users that have registered for Radiodetection’s extended warranty program will automatically receive an email advising them that a new version of Centros Manager is available. You can download the new Centros Manager Application bundle from: www.radiodetection.com/centrosmanager

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Transmitter Software Update

Allows you to update your Tx-1, Tx-3 or Tx-10 transmitter with the latest software.

Locator Option Editor

Allows you to change the configuration of your RD7000 or

RD8000 locator.

Locator eCAL Validation

Allows you to validate and verify if the locator is within its original factory calibration.

Setup

By highlighting File in the toolbar of each window a drop down menu will appear. Click on Setup and you will be given the opportunity to change the date format that will appear on the eCAL pass or fail certificate and also by clicking on More >> a window will appear displaying the various paths for the folders created when installing

Centros Manager.

Setup options

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Date Format: Select UK (dd/mm/yyyy) or USA

(mm/dd/yyyy) date format.

Overlay: Hides software files in the locator and transmitter download windows with a picture of the locator or transmitter.

Locator Software Folder: Tells Centros Manager where to locate the locator software.

Transmitter Software Folder: Tells Centros

Manager where to locate the transmitter software.

Validation Binary File: Sets the location of the validation binary file. This file contains the validation keys the user has loaded into the application and the details of all calibration certificates created.

Download Binary File: Sets the location of the download binary file. This file contains the download keys the user has loaded into the application.

Menu Settings File: Sets the location of the menu settings file. This file contains the saved setting from the configuration editor.

Config Binary File: Sets the location of the configuration binary file. This file contains the encrypted configuration data.

Option Binary File: Sets the location of the option binary file. This file contains the encrypted option data.

EEprom Binary File: Sets the location of the eeprom binary file. This file contains the encrypted

EEprom map.

Message Help File: Set the location of the message dialog HTML help file.

Update Preferences: Allows the user to determine how often they wish to check for updates of Centros Manager & Locator/

Transmitter software. Centros Manager will automatically check for updates when it is run, depending on this value. This will require a ‘live’

Internet connection.

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User Messages window

The message dialog will display Centros system messages.

It can also be used as a simple text editor and is useful for diagnosing problems and referring messages to

Radiodetection Technical Support.

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Message toolbar

New (Clear Message Dialog Contents).

Open .txt file in message dialog.

Save message dialog contents to .txt file.

Cut selected area to clipboard.

Copy selected area to clipboard.

Paste clipboard contents to message dialog.

Insert Timestamp.

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Section 3 – Locator software update

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From time to time, Radiodetection will release new software for the RD7000 and RD8000 locator to enhance features and improve performance.

All latest software updates are supplied within Centros

Manager.

To obtain the latest Centros Manager refer to section 2.

You can check the latest version of Centros Manager by visiting the Radiodetection website at: www.radiodetection.com/centrosmanager

NOTE: You must have an update key before you can update your locator’s software. Radiodetection will automatically issue you with an update key when you register for the RD7000/RD8000 extended warranty.

To register go to: www.radiodetection.com/extendedwarranty

Locator Software Update window

if this is the case you are advised to load Centros

Manager onto a desk top PC.

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Make sure you have your electronic update key before continuing.

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Connect your locator to your computer using the supplied USB cable. On the locator, the USB port is located inside the battery compartment.

Open Centros Manager – Start > Programs >

Centros Manager and select Locator Software

Update.

Click the Load Software Update Key icon on the tool bar.

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Copy and paste your electronic update key into the Update Key dialogue box. This is the key that you received in your confirmation email when registering your product and is similar to this: 45520-47537-60028-18163-24316-20007-

02791-11890.

Click Add then Exit.

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Switch on the locator. At this stage the screen on the locator will be blank with the backlight switched on. Click on the Download Software icon and the latest software will now automatically install into your locator. You can view the progress of the installation in the Users Message window.

The download will take approximately 5 minutes to complete.

NOTE: You may experience a problem with the USB recognizing the locator. Refer to Section 7 for more help and information.

Locator update toolbar

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Home Page: Will take you back to the Centros

Manager Home Page.

Toggle Message Window to On or Off.

Link to Radiodetection website,

Extended Warranty Registration, eCAL and Centros Manager.

Download Locator Software.

Stop Locator Download.

Load Software Update Key.

Upgrading your locator software

WARNING! Interrupting the software update process may cause your locator to become inoperable. Do not disconnect the locator from the computer until the process is complete. If you are using a laptop computer make sure your laptop is sufficiently charged for the duration of the transfer. You may find that your laptop cannot supply sufficient power for the locator,

WARNING! In some circumstances, software updates may overwrite the user settings on the locator such as

Power Frequency (50Hz/60Hz), StrikeAlert ™ (Enable/

Disable) and Units (metric/imperial). Please update your user settings after any software update prior to using your locator.

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Once the transfer is complete, disconnect the locator from your computer and close the battery compartment. When you switch on the locator you can check that the latest software has been downloaded. On switch on the locator model type will appear in the bottom left of the screen followed by a 4-digit number. This number should correspond to the 4-digit number in brackets, at the top of the Locator Software Update Window.

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Section 4 – Transmitter software update

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From time to time, Radiodetection will release new software for the RD7000 and RD8000 transmitters to enhance features and improve performance.

All latest software updates are supplied within

Centros Manager.

To obtain the latest Centros Manager refer to section 2.

You can check the latest version of Centros Manager by visiting the Radiodetection website at: www.radiodetection.com

NOTE: You must have an update key before you can update your transmitter’s software. Radiodetection will automatically issue you with an update key when you register for an extended warranty. To register go to: www.radiodetection.com/extendedwarranty

Transmitter Software Update window

Tx update toolbar

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Home Page: Will take you back to the Centros

Manager Home Page.

Toggle Message Window to On or Off.

Link to Radiodetection website, Extended

Warranty Registration and eCAL.

Download Transmitter Software.

Stop Transmitter Download.

Load Software Update Key.

Updating your transmitter software

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Make sure you have your electronic update key before continuing.

Connect your transmitter to your computer using the supplied USB cable. On the transmitter, the USB port is located under the battery compartment.

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Note: The USB connection on the PC or laptop will not supply the required power to switch on the transmitter. Users can purchase a suitable power supply from Radiodetection. Alternatively with the USB cable connected to the transmitter, place the transmitter on a flat surface without fully securing the battery pack. In this orientation the pogo pins inside the battery compartment will make contact with the battery contacts to enable powering of the transmitter.

Open Centros Manager – Start > Programs >

Centros Manager and select Transmitter Software

Update

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Click the Load Software Update Key icon on the tool bar.

Copy and paste your update key from your warranty registration email into the Update Key dialogue box. This is the key that you received in your confirmation email when registering your product and is similar to this: 45520-47537-

60028-18163-24316-20007-02791-11890.

Click Add then Exit.

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Switch on the transmitter, at this stage the display on the transmitter will be blank. Click on the

Download Transmitter Software icon and the latest software will now automatically install into your transmitter. You can view the progress of the installation in the Users Message window.

NOTE: In the unlikely event that you experience a problem with the USB recognising the transmitter, please refer to Section 7 for more help and information.

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Once the transfer is complete, disconnect the transmitter from your computer and reinstall the battery pack. When you switch on the transmitter you can check that the latest software has been downloaded. On switch on the transmitter model type will appear in the bottom left of the screen followed by a 4-digit number. This number should correspond to the 4-digit number in brackets, at the top of the Transmitter Software Update Window.

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Section 5 – Locator eCAL validation

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Radiodetection service centre for calibration or repair.

NOTE: Before you can validate the calibration of the

RD7000 or RD8000 locator you must carry out the following:

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Download the latest version of Centros Manager, if not already done so and download the latest version of software to the locator.

Purchase an eCAL validation key which may be purchased by going to: www.radiodetection.com/eCAL

Register your product for a free extended warranty by going to www.radiodetection.com/extendedwarranty

WARNING! If you are using a laptop computer, make sure your laptop is sufficiently charged or you may find your laptop cannot supply sufficient power for the locator. If this is the case you are advised to load

Centros Manager onto a desk top PC.

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Load eCALKey.

View Certificate: View the certificate for the currently selected certification in the unit manager.

Expand Tree.

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Collapse Tree.

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Unit filter: Filter the locators in the unit manager window according to locator model type.

5.1 Purchasing Validation keys

Once you have purchased an eCAL Validation Key, each

Key is valid for up to 12 months from date of purchase and is valid for the serial number of the unit provided at purchase. Although you may carry out as many eCALs as you wish on the particular unit during this time, you must validate your locator within this time frame, after which you must purchase a new key if you wish to perform another validation.

5.2 Validating a locator

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eCAL Validation toolbar

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Home Page: Will take you back to the Centros

Manager Home Page.

Toggle Message Window to On or Off.

Link to Radiodetection website, Extended

Warranty Registration and eCAL.

Run eCAL validation.

Get Original Calibration Data.

Stop Validation.

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Make sure you have registered the locator and purchased an eCAL validation key before continuing.

Connect your locator to your computer using the supplied USB cable. On the locator, the USB port is located inside the battery compartment.

Open Centros Manager – Start > Programs

> Centros Manager and select Locator eCAL

Validation.

Click the Load Validation Key icon on the toolbar.

Copy and paste your eCAL validation key from your validation email into the Add Validation Key dialogue . This is the key that you received in your confirmation email when purchasing your eCAL key and is similar to this: 17742-49492-05437-63020-

63735-52484-49044-63284-54197-48120-

58075-42996-55623-23514-13212-50900

Click Add, then Exit.

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Check that your new key appears under the Key

List in the unit manager. To do this, highlight the serial number of the locator under Unit Manager and click on Expand Tree icon on the toolbar.

Under Keys, any keys will be displayed by date when they were loaded. Each key will be valid for

12 months and can be used throughout this period to validate the same serial number of locator as many times as you wish.

Switch on the locator. At this stage the screen on the locator will be blank with the backlight switched on. Click the Run eCAL Validation icon on the toolbar and eCAL will now validate the locator against the original factory calibration.

Do not disconnect the locator until this process is complete. The User Message window will keep you informed of progress. Once the validation has completed a window will appear containing the test results and a ‘Pass’ or ‘Fail’. When you click

OK you may disconnect the USB cable and if you wish, close the User Message window.

5.3 Retrieving original factory calibration

The original factory calibration results for the locator can be retrieved for view or print. Note: You do not have to purchase an eCAL Validation key to retrieve this data.

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Connect your locator to your computer using the supplied USB cable. On the locator, the USB port is located inside the battery compartment.

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Open Centros Manager – Start > Programs

> Centros Manager and select Locator eCAL

Validation.

Switch on the locator. At this stage the screen on the locator will be blank with the backlight switched on. Click the Get Original Cal Data icon on the toolbar. eCAL will now retrieve the original factory calibration data. Do not disconnect the locator until this process is complete. You can view the progress in the User Message window.

Once the operation is complete you may disconnect the USB cable.

5.4  Printing certificates 

Once the process of Validation or retrieval of Original

Factory Calibration Data is complete, a new entry will appear under the Calibration History list in the Unit

Manager. You can now view or print the Validation

Certificate or Original Factory Calibration Data. To do so:

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Highlight the required serial number and click on the Expand Tree icon on the toolbar. Under

Calibration History a date for each Validation will be displayed and also a date for the Original

Calibration Data, if this has been requested at any time. The original Calibration Data will be the earliest date and is the date when the locator was first factory calibrated. The remaining dates will be the dates when a validation was carried out for that particular unit. Using your mouse you can double click on the date and the Certificate

Viewer will open displaying the Validation

Certificate. Click on File and choose the Print or

Quit option. Alternatively you can click on the

View Certificate icon on the toolbar to display the

Validation Certificate.

NOTE: Although keys are only valid for 12 months, you can view or print certificates as many times as you require. Unlike keys, certificates do not expire.

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Section 6 – Option Editor

This section provides instructions on how to customize the settings of your RD7000 or RD8000 locator using the Locator Option Editor within

Centros Manager.

6.1 Uploading your RD7000/RD8000 configuration 

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Option Editor Toolbar

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Home Page: Will take you back to the Centros

Manager Home Page.

Toggle Message Window to On or Off.

Link to Radiodetection website, Extended

Warranty Registration and eCAL.

Upload settings from locator.

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Download settings to locator.

Stop upload/download.

Load configuration from settings database.

Save configuration to settings database.

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Manage settings database

(rename/delete saved settings).

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Findsettings.

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Select unit type.

1. Connect your locator to your computer using the supplied USB Cable. On the locator, the USB port is located inside the battery compartment.

2. Open Centros Manager – Start > Programs >

Centros Manager and select Locator Option Editor.

3. Switch on the locator. At this stage the screen on the locator will be blank with the backlight switched on. Select the correct model of locator from the drop down menu opposite the Select Unit Type.

4. Click the Upload Settings from unit icon on the toolbar. Centros Manager will now retrieve the current settings from your locator. Do not disconnect the locator until upload is complete. You can view the progress in the User Message window.

5. Under Select Group, select CD/FF, Sonde,

Active or General to view the details of your locator configuration.

6.2  Downloading a configuration  to your RD7000/RD8000

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Connect your locator to your computer using the supplied USB Cable. On the locator, the USB port is located inside the battery compartment.

Open Centros Manager – Start > Programs >

Centros Manager and select Locator Option

Editor.

Select the correct model of locator and select

CD/FF, Sonde, Active or General to edit the details of your locator settings.

Switch on the locator. At this stage the screen on the locator will be blank with the backlight switched on. Click the Download Settings to Unit icon on the toolbar. Centros Manager will now download the revised settings to your locator.

Do not disconnect the locator until download is complete. You can view the progress in the User

Message window.

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6.3  Saving your configuration  settings

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Select the correct model of locator.

Select CD/FF, Sonde, Active or General to edit the details of your locator configuration.

Select the Save Settings icon on your toolbar.

Enter a name for your setting in the dialog and press ok.

6.4 Loading your saved configuration settings

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Select the correct model of locator.

Select the Open Settings icon on your toolbar.

Select a saved setting name from the dialog and press ok.

You can now choose to download these settings by refering to section 6.2.

6.5  Managing your configuration  settings

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Select the correct model of locator.

Select the Manage Settings icon on your toolbar.

Select a setting from the dialog.

a) Select Rename on the dialog to change the name of your setting.

or b) Select Delete on the dialog to remove the setting from your list.

Select Exit to close the dialog.

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Section 7 – Appendix

7.1 Administrator

Please ignore the following instructions if you are the end user of Centros Manager and you have administrator rights on your own PC.

The following steps are only intended for use by system administrators who are installing Centros Manager on behalf of users who have fewer rights than themselves.

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Go to Installation Folder (default is C:\Program

Files\Radiodetection Ltd\Centros Manager)

Ensure that the end user has Read/Write access to the following files: a.

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<Installation Folder>\eCalValidation.bin

<Installation Folder>\eCalDownload.bin

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<Installation Folder>\eCalSetting.bin

and the following subdirectories: a.

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<Installation Folder>\RxDownload

<Installation Folder>\TxDownload by performing the following steps

(may vary due to OS and system setup) i.

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Select each file or folder in turn

Right-Click and select Properties from drop-down menu

Select security tab

Press Advanced button

Press Edit...

Select Read & Write permissions for user amd press OK

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Install the USB driver by performing the following steps on each USB port i.

Connect Locator to PC using a type

A to mini B USB cable ii.

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Switch On Locator

Follow on-screen instructions on PC to install ATMEL USB driver atm6124.sys*

*If the wrong driver is selected, please refer to section 7 of the

Centros Manager user guide, where a full description is provided of how to manually select a driver.

7.2 USB Tips & Tricks

The RD7000/RD8000 Atmel Universal Serial Bus

(USB) device is compliant with the USB V2.0 fullspeed (12 Megabits per second) device specification.

If you are experiencing problems with the USB connectivity you can perform the following connectivity checks:

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Make sure the USB cable is connected to the

PC and RD7000/RD8000 unit.

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Make sure the RD7000 unit is switched on.

If the back-light on the locator display does not light, press the on/off key.

When the RD7000/RD8000 unit is switched on, make sure the PC detects the USB device.

This can be verified by opening the User Message window by clicking on . If the USB connection is successful ‘Atmel Detected’ should be displayed.

If you are still experiencing problems, you can perform the following actions:

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Reboot your computer.

Try a different USB port.

Check the validity of the USB port and cable by connecting another device type to your computer.

Manually select the correct driver

(refer to section 7.2).

The following limitations should be taken into consideration:

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Centros Manager does not work on an

Apple Mac.

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Powered hubs and USB extension cables should be avoided.

Transmitters need to be externally powered, using the +12V mains adapter.

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7.3 Update USB Driver

Sometimes the USB connection may not recognize the locator or transmitter. If this is the case, follow the instructions below.

Step 1

Right-Click Mouse on My Computer Icon and Select Manage.

Step 3

Expand Ports (COM & LPT) and Universal Serial Bus

Controllers.

Step 4

Connect USB cable from PC to unit and switch on unit.

The list of USB Controllers should be refreshed when the new Atmel Driver added.

NOTE: In obscure cases the driver may appear in the Ports (COM & LPT) section. This may be due to the use of a USB-to-Serial chip converter within the

PC hardware.

Step 2

In Computer Management Dialog, Select Device Manager.

Step 5

If for any reason you believe that the driver may not be installed properly, please perform the following actions:

Select the Driver to update. Right-Click on driver name and select Update Driver.

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Step 6

Select No, Not this time in Hardware Update Wizard and press Next button.

Step 8

Select Don’t Search I will choose the driver to install and press Next button.

Step 7

Select Install from a list of specific locations (Advanced) and press Next button.

Step 9

Select Atmel Driver and press Next button.

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Step 10

If the following dialog appears, press Continue Anyway button.

Step 11

Press Finish button and close Computer Management dialog.

7.4 Installation notes

The following information details Centros Manager’s installation. It is intended for advanced users and system administrators only.

7.5 Installation Folders

The installation process will create the following folders:

<TargetDir> default is C:\Program Files\Radiodetection

Ltd\RD8000 Update

<TargetDir>\Certificate

<TargetDir>\RxDownload

<TargetDir>\TxDownload

7.6 Installation Files

The installation process will create the following files.

<TargetDir>\Certificate\ecal_stylesheet.css

<TargetDir>\Certificate\rdlogo.jpg

<TargetDir>\Certificate\qi_signature.jpg

<TargetDir>\RxDownload\<downloaded software files>

<TargetDir>\TxDownload\<downloaded software files>

<TargetDir>\Help\<Centros user guide>

<TargetDir>\UsbLibrary.dll

<TargetDir>\RemoteEnterprise.exe

<TargetDir>\Install At 1-ASP v1. .exe

<TargetDir>\eCalDownload.bin

<TargetDir>\eCalValidation.bin

<TargetDir>\eCalConfig.bin

<TargetDir>\eCalEEprom.bin

<TargetDir>\eCalOption.bin

<TargetDir>\eCalSetting.bin

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7.7 Registry Entries

The installation process will create the following registry entries:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\eCal\CentrosVersion

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\eCal\CertificateFolder

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\eCal\CheckImageUpdate

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\eCal\ConfigFile

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\eCal\Debug

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\eCal\DownloadFile

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\eCal\EEpromFile

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ECal\LastUpdate

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\eCal\OptionFile

HKEY_CURRECT_USER\eCal\Overlay

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\eCal\RxDspActiveLower

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\eCal\RxDspActiveUpper

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\eCal\RxDspFaultFindLower

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\eCal\RxDspFaultFindUpper

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\eCal\RxDspPassiveLower

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\eCal\RxDspPassiveUpper

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\eCal\RxSoftwareFolder

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\eCal\RxFpgaLower

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\eCal\RxFpgaUpper

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\eCal\RxVersion

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\eCal\SettingFile

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\eCal\TimeFormat

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\eCal\TxSoftwareFolder

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\eCal\TxVersion

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\eCal\UpdateReminder

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\eCal\ValidationFile

2004

“<TargetDir>\Certificate”

0

“<TargetDir>\eCalConfig.bin”

0

“<TargetDir>\eCalDownload.bin”

“<TargetDir>\ECalEEprom.bin”

“dd-mm-yyyy”

“<TargetDir>\eCalOption.bin”

1

0x1000

0xFFFF

0x41000

0x4FFFF

0x21000

0x2FFFF

“<TargetDir>\RxDownload”

0x10000

0x17FFF

0x1398

“<TargetDir>\eCalSetting.bin”

0x0000

“<TargetDir>\TxDownload”

1

0

“<TargetDir>\eCalValidation.bin”

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Technical support

Servicing and repair

Training

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Radiodetection and its associated companies specialize in the design and manufacture of products for the location and maintenance of underground pipes and cables. Our aim is to be viewed as the supplier of choice of ‘high performance’ quality equipment using advanced product technologies. We are also committed to both design innovation and customer support.

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