Quickly follow lines with Guidance Mode
Guidance Mode allows you to rapidly follow the path of a buried utility. Intuitive proportional arrows, a directional ‘needle’ and differentiated audio tones guide you along the target pipe or cable.

Customize the locator to your network frequencies
Up to 5 additional frequencies can be programmed into all RD8100 pipe and cable  locators to match it to the signals found on your target networks.

Customize the locator to your network frequencies
Up to 5 additional frequencies can be programmed into all RD8100 pipe and cable  locators to match it to the signals found on your target networks.

Combine accuracy with speed – Peak+ mode
Combine the accuracy of Peak locating with the rapid ground coverage of Guidance arrows in the new Peak+ mode. A single key press lets you check for distortion by comparing Null with Peak.
Peak mode locating is more accurate and less prone to distortion - that's why it's always been at the heart of Radiodetection's cable and pipe locators.  Null mode locating can be faster, but is inherently less accurate.  Peak+ combined these modes, giving the accuracy of Peak and the speed of null.

Automatic usage logging with GPS positioning
GPS equipped RD8100 cable and pipe locators (models ending with a 'G') automatically log key locate parameters every second, providing a comprehensive picture of individual locates, or allowing you to assess usage patterns over periods of a year or more.

The data generated can be used to ensure compliance with best-practice, or to identify training needs before poor work habits develop. Additionally, the data can be used for internal audits, or shared with partners or clients to evidence task completion, or compliance to their requirements.
Usage data can be exported in multiple file formats – for example KML for Google Maps to confirm where and when work was performed.

Trace high impedance utilities with 4 kHz (supports CD)
The 4 kHz locate frequency is designed for tracing high impedance lines such as twisted pair telecoms or street lighting.  Since such utilities are often found in areas of dense infrastructure, you can combine 4 kHz with CD to ensure you follow the right line.

Fault Find
Combine the RD8100 cable and pipe locator with an accessory A-frame to identify and pinpoint insulation sheath faults to within 4" (10cm).

RD Map™ app
RD Map™ uses Bluetooth to create, in real time*, detailed maps of buried utilities: each survey measurement parameter is appended to the GPS positional information obtained by the locator, external or Android device to map the route of the tracked utility. Map files (CSV or KML) can then be shared via e-mail or any compatible messaging system.
 * Requires data connectivity and availability of Google Maps.

Current Direction (CD)
Current Direction is a powerful tool that augments the capabilities of pipe and cable locators to help operators pick out their target line from others nearby. Using fundamental properties of electromagnetism, CD allows you to locate your utility quickly, and eliminate wasted time following false trails.

Performance:

• Sensitivity: 6E-15 Tesla; 5µA at 1 meter (33kHz)
• Dynamic range: 140dB rms/√Hz
• Selectivity: 120dB/Hz
• Depth measurement precision1: : ± 3%
• Locate accuracy: ± 5% of depth
• Active Locate filter bandwidth: ± 3Hz, 0 < 1kHz; ± 10Hz, ≥ 1kHz
• Start-up time: <1 second
• Maximum depth readout2: Metric: Cable / Pipe: 30m Sonde: 19.5m; Imperial: Cable / Pipe: 98' Sonde: 64'

Locate Functions:

• Active Locate Modes: Five: Peak;  Peak+™ (choice of combined Peak & Guidance or Peak & Null); Guidance; Broad Peak™; Null
• Gain control Guidance Mode: Automatic; Other modes: Manual gain using “+” or “-“ with one touch to return to center (50% of Full Scale)
• Custom locate frequencies: Up to 5 additional frequencies in the range 50Hz to 1kHz at 1Hz resolution
• Active locate frequencies: Up to 24
• Sonde Frequencies: All models: Four:  512Hz; 640Hz; 8kHz (8192Hz); 33kHz (32768Hz)
• Fault Find: Locate insulation sheath faults on pipes and cables to 10cm / 4" accuracy using the accessory A-Frame and a compatible transmitter
• Current Direction™ (CD) Signal Pairs: Confirm operator is following the target pipe or cable with CD arrows and a compatible transmitter
• Current Direction™ (CD) Signal Pairs:
• 219.9Hz / 439.8Hz: PTL, PTLG
• 256Hz / 512Hz: PDL, PDLG,PTL, PTLG
• 280Hz / 560Hz: PTL, PTLG
• 285Hz / 570Hz: PDL, PDLG,PTL, PTLG
• 320Hz / 640Hz: PDL, PDLG,PTL, PTLG
• 380Hz / 760Hz: PDL, PDLG,PTL, PTLG
• 460Hz / 920Hz: PDL, PDLG
• 800Hz / 400Hz: PTL, PTLG
• 920Hz / 460Hz: PTL, PTLG
• 968Hz / 484Hz: PTL, PTLG
• 1168Hz / 584Hz: PTL, PTLG
• 1248Hz / 624Hz: PTL, PTLG
• 4096Hz /8192Hz 4kCD: PDL, PDLG,PTL, PTLG
• Passive Locate Modes:
  
• Power: PXL, PXLG, PDL, PDLG, PTL, PTLG
• Radio: PXL, PXLG, PDL, PDLG, PTL, PTLG
• CPS (Cathodic Protection System): PDL, PDLG, PTL, PTLG
  
• CATV (Cable TV): PDL, PDLG, PTL, PTLG
• Passive Avoidance (Combined Power + Radio): PDL, PDLG, PTL, PTLG
  
• Power Filters™ function:
• Switch out of sensitive Power Mode to locate on any of 5 individual mains harmonic frequencies:
• Information displayed:
  
• Signal strength - moving bar graph and numeric value
• Mode indication (Peak, Null, Guidance, Broad Peak, Peak+ with option of Guidance arrows or Null arrows)
• Line or Sonde locate type
• Proportional left/right indication
• Compass: full 360° line direction indicator
• Accessories in use indication
• Accessory specific custom screen
• Depth and current readout (Line location)
• Depth readout (Sonde location)
• Gain level (in dB)
• Frequency selected
• Battery condition
• Speaker volume
• Operating frequency
• Bluetooth status
• GPS satellites in view (where fitted)
• GPS status (where fitted)
• Configuration menu and submenus
• Software version
• Last calibration date
• Survey measurement counter
• Current Direction mode indicator
• Current Direction arrows
• Fault Find mode indicator
• Transmitter communication status
• Transmitter standby status
• StrikeAlert™ warning
• Overload warning
• Audio output tones:
  
• Power / Passive Avoidance / Radio modes: Real Sound™ derived from detected electromagnetic signal
• Peak / Peak+ modes and CPS / CATV modes: Synthesized audio tone proportional to signal strength
• Guidance mode: Continuous tone when locator is to the left of target, intermittent tone when to the right of target
• Null mode: Synthesized Audio tone proportional to signal strength. Low pitch to left of target, high pitch to right of target
• StrikeAlert audio warning: Audio feedback for menu navigation

Locate Function Enhancements:

• StrikeAlert: Audio and visual warning when a cable or pipe less than 30cm deep is detected. Operates in Active and Passive locating modes
• Dynamic Overload Protection™: 40dB, automatic. Automatically manages the system gain to compensate for strong signals e.g. from mains power or substations, to enable accurate locating
• Current Direction™ (CD):  Measures the direction of current flowing in buried pipes or cables to ensure that an operator is able to identify and follow the target utility;• Provides operator with arrows indicating the direction of current flowing in the located pipe or cable to confirm that they are following the target utility
• iLOC™: Metric: Remote transmitter control from up to 450m away3; Imperial: Remote transmitter control from up to 1400' away3
• Control transmitter frequency, power level and SideStep
• SideStep™: Enables locating where other signals are interfering, and without compromising the optimum locate frequency
• Remotely shifts the locate and transmitter frequency by several Hz, out of the bandwidth of other locate signals that may be interfering with the locate
• Simultaneous depth and current readout: Both utility depth and locate signal current are displayed simultaneously, giving the operator more information to help them to follow the target utility
• Survey Measurements: Store up to 1,000 survey points within the locator, and append GPS data from internal GPS (if fitted) or external GNSS sources over Bluetooth® Export data immediately or as a batch over Bluetooth
• Fault Find: Apply a Fault Find signal with a Tx-5 and Tx-10 transmitter, then use an accessory A-Frame to detect and pinpoint insulation faults
• Fault find accuracy: Metric: 100mm; Imperial: 4"
• 4kHz locate frequency and 4kHz CD: Designed for tracing higher impedance lines such as twisted pair telecoms or street lighting over distance. Combine with Current Direction to help trace the target utility through dense or complex infrastructure
• Peak+ mode: Use the accurate Peak bargraph, and add either proportional Guidance arrows for faster locating, or Null arrows to check for the presence of distortion
• Integrated GPS option: Faster surveying using integrated GPS – no need for a separate hand-held device

Configurability:

• Option selection: All options can be enabled or disabled on the locator or using the RD Manager PC software
• Languages supported: Fourteen: English, French, German, Dutch, Polish, Czech, Slovakian, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish, Italian, Turkish, Russian, Hungarian
• Mains power network options: 50 Hz or 60 Hz
• Mode selection: All locate modes with the exception of Peak Mode can be individually enabled or disabled
• Active frequency selection: All active frequencies available can be individually enabled or disabled
• Passive mode selection: All passive modes can be individually enabled or disabled
• StrikeAlert: Enable / disable
• Peak+ arrow selection: Guidance arrows or Null arrows. Selected using the locator menu or with a long press of the antenna key
• GNSS (‘GPS’) settings: Internal / External (connect over Bluetooth) / Off / Reset SBAS On / Off
• Bluetooth: On / Off
• Data export protocols supported: PPP / choice of 3 ASCII formats. Optionally append positional data
• Time / date setting: Correct or update locator real-time clock using the RD Manager PC software or GNSS signals
• CD Reset: Reset CD phase analysis with a single long press of the frequency key

Connectivity:

• Wireless connections: Bluetooth class 1
• iLOC™ remote transmitter control range3: Metric: Up to 450m; Imperial: Up to 1400'
• iLOC remote transmitter control functions: Set transmitter frequency; Set transmitter power output level; Transmitter standby; SideStep
• Wired connections Mini-USB: Connect to a PC to configure and update locator, and to retrieve usage log and survey measurement data 3.5mm Stereo jack: Connect wired headphones
• Accessory port: Connect Radiodetection accessories

Power options:

• 1 Alkaline battery options: 2 × D-Cell (MN1300 / LR20) alkaline batteries (standard)
• 2 Rechargeable battery options: Custom Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack
• 2 × D-Cell (MN1300 / LR20) Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries
• Battery run-time (continuous)4:  Li-Ion pack: 35 hours; 2 × Alkaline D-Cells 13 hours
• Battery chemistry identification: Lithium-Ion pack: Automatic sensing; NiMH / Alkaline: Software switchable
• Charging options (Li-Ion pack): Mains charger: 100-250 Volts AC, 50/60 Hz; Automotive charger: 12-24V DC
• Charging time (Li-Ion pack): 3 hours to 80% from empty with maintenance trickle charging thereafter

Physical Characteristics:

• Design: Ergonomic, balanced and lightweight design for comfortable use during extended surveys
• Construction: Injection Molded ABS Plastic
• Weight: With Lithium-Ion battery pack fitted: Metric: 1.8kg/Imperial: 4.0lb
• With D-cell alkaline batteries fitted: Metric: 1.9kg/ Imperial: 4.2lb
• Ingress Protection rating: IP65. Protected against dust ingress and jets of water5  applied from any direction
• Display type: High contrast custom made monochrome LCD
• Audio options: Built-in waterproofed speaker 3.5mm headphone socket
• Operating temperature6: Metric: -20 to 50°C/ Imperial: 14 to 122°F
• Storage temperature: Metric: -20 to 70°C/ Imperial: 14 to 158°F
• Unit dimensions: Metric: 648mm × 286mm × 125mm/ Imperial: 25.5" × 11.3" × 4.9"
• Shipping dimensions: Metric: 700mm x 260mm × 330mm/ Imperial: 27.6" x 10.2" x 13"
• Shipping weight (with batteries fitted): Metric: 2.6kg
• NOTE: For full specifications see the Brochure/Datasheet
  
  

• (1) RD8100 Precision Pipe and Cable Locator Receiver
• (2) D-Cell (MN1300 / LR20) alkaline batteries (standard)
• (1) Quickstart guide
• (1) Mini USB 2.0 compliant data cable

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