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ErgonomicdesignLight weight, withhigh contrast LCDdisplay providingclear information inany light condition.iLOC Save time byremotely controllingthe transmitter usingan advanced longrange Bluetooth ® link.SurveyCERT Share RD8000 datawith PC or PDAapplications forreporting, audit andanalysis.Centros Improves the accuracyand repeatabilityof measurementsand deliversunprecedentedresponsivenessin the field.Delivering fast, accurate, reliable and repeatable locate data.The RD8000PDL and PXL are powerful successors to the industry standard RD4000PDL and PXL pipeand cable locators. The RD8000 improves on speed, accuracy and reliability yet remains a cost-effectivesolution for any application delivering unique user features. Designed with the latest, patented digitalfirmware, RD8000 delivers a highly controllable and reliable locate solution to service any industry,anywhere in the world.ErgonomicsThe RD8000 is ergonomically designed to deliver a superiorperforming locator that provides the user with a light weight,energy efficient and exceptionally well balanced tool. TheRD8000 is 28% lighter than the industry standard RD4000,which encourages extended use. Despite its weight and form,the RD8000 retains the environmental durability associatedwith an IP54 rating, meaning you can operate it in almost anyenvironment. The receiver and transmitter feature a large, highcontrast, backlit LCD screen that provides the user with clearinformation in any light conditions. The intuitive and responsiveinterface is designed so the operator can access any featurewith ease. The keypad uses a self explanatory icon set that isconsistent on both the transmitter and the receiver.Centros For 30 years Radiodetection has revolutionizedcable locator design with over 50 software andhardware patents as part of our commitmentto product improvement. This research has developed intoa single entity called Centros . Centros combines new andinnovative algorithms with established software on a highperformanceprocessor core. Centros improves the accuracyand repeatability of measurements and delivers unprecedentedresponsiveness in the field. Centros delivers powerful signalfiltering and analysis allowing continued operation even in themost electrically noisy environments. Centros provides ourcustomers with the most powerful measurement engine of anycable and pipe locator.iLOC iLOC is an advanced long range Bluetooth ® link betweenthe RD8000 locator and transmitter that helps save theoperator time and effort. iLOC allows the operator to controlthe transmitter remotely using a number of unique features.With iLOC you can spend less time walking and more timelocating. iLOC operates at distances up to 800 meters (875yards) line of sight providing an operator with a fast andunique means of conducting a survey.iLOC applications supported are:n SideStep – enables an operator to move the transmitterfrequency slightly above the selected frequency enablinglocates in areas prone to interference or where multipleoperators are locating.n Frequency Select – choose an active frequency onthe RD8000 and synchronously change the transmitterfrequency to match.n Power Management – an operator can adjust the outputpower of the transmitter to optimize output signal, leadingto efficient use of transmitter batteries.n Transmitter remote sleep/wake– enter standby mode to prolongbattery life. Conveniently wakethe transmitter with a simplekey press on the receiver.Transmitter can be set tostandby mode each timepassive location is carried out.
eCAL Validate your RD8000against its originalfactory calibrationusing Centros Manager on your ownPCTruDepth Indicates depth whenthe locator is orientedcorrectly above thetarget for the mostaccurate reading.DynamicoverloadprotectionAllows use of locatorin areas whereexcessive signalsare present.Peak/Null ModeSimultaneous screenview with proportionalarrows enablesswift identificationof magnetic fielddistortion due toground effects ornearby utilities.SurveyCERT SurveyCERT gives the operator the tools to pass surveyinformation to third-party applications for audit, analysisand reporting. With the RD8000, the operator can store andreview up to 1000 locate records. Upload this information toa PDA or PC using the RD8000 Bluetooth connection andyou can instantly view the data using the SurveyCERT graphprogram. If the PC/PDA has a GPS receiver, SurveyCERT willautomatically add the timestamp and position to the record.Built for interoperability, SurveyCERT data is compatible withcommercial Geographical Information System (GIS) package.eCAL eCAL is a novel Radiodetection technique that allows theoperator to validate the original factory calibration of theRD8000. This means the operator has confidence that thelocator continues to meet its factory calibration. eCAL can issueand print a validation certificate without needing to return theRD8000 to a service center.TruDepth : gives the operator the confidence that the depthreading is accurate by only indicating a locate depth when thelocator is correctly oriented directly above the pipe/cable.Compass: Provides the operator with a visual indicationof the target cable or pipes direction. With this feature, theoperator can easily follow the target line and then position thelocator correctly to maximize depth accuracy.Fault Find: is a patented technique that enables an operatorto locate a cable fault using an A frame attached to theLocator. On-screen arrows help show the fault’s direction andhelp the operator locate the fault accurately to within 1 meter(39 inches).CD (Current Direction): A patented method of identifyinga target cable amongst a number of parallel cables using CDdirection arrows. With CD the operator can locate a targetquickly and eliminate wasted time following faulty trails.The RD8000 represents the latest in electromagnetic locatortechnology. Designed to meet our customers’ needs, theRD8000 provides a highly controllable, intuitive, cost-effectiveand reliable solution for any application, building on thereputation that Radiodetection has for supplying highlyaccurate, reliable and robust location products.Dynamic Overload Protection: extends the RD8000operation into areas where other products fail. In electricallynoisy environments, particularly in areas where very largesignals are present, it automatically filters out unwanted signalsallowing the operator to work effectively in areas such as powersubstations and overhead railway HV cables.Peak/Null mode: is a tool to identify the effects of fielddistortion due to ground conditions or nearby utilities. Simultaneousdisplay of Peak bar graph response and proportional Null arrowsallow a quick assessment of locate conditions.StrikeAlert : reduces the risk of accidents by detectingshallow power cables and alerting the operator with anaudio warning.Passive Avoidance: allows the operator to survey theground quickly using simultaneous detection of Power andRadio signals carried on underground pipes or cables. TheRD8000 provides real audio to differentiate the relativeproportions of Power and Radio signals present.Additional featuresn Power, Radio, CATV andCPS passive modesn 50Hz to 200kHz activefrequency bandwidthn Single antenna moden Peak Moden Null Moden Peak/Null Moden TruDEPTH n Current Measurementn Real soundUser configurablefeaturesn Selectable 50/60Hzn Selectable metric/imperialn Selectable languagen Selectable battery typen Selectable frequencyand function setn Selectable antennae modesn Settings saved on powerdownSupport Featuresn USB port for upgrades usingCentros Managern Online warranty registrationfor firmware and featureupgradesn Compatible with RD4000accessoriesn High visibility reflectivelabels
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