Measuring Depth To A Sonde; Trouble Shooting; Service And Maintenance - Radiodetection RD2000+ Guia Del Usuario

RD2000+, RD2000S, RD2000CPS and T1 User Guide
B Rotate the Receiver as if the
blade were a pivot, stop when
the bar graph indicates a
clear peak.
C
Move the Receiver from side
to side until the bar graph
indicates a clear peak.
D during C the depth reading will
begin to show up. Observe the
depth reading when moving the
Receiver from side to side, the
lowest reading will be the correct
location.
Repeat A, B and C in smaller
increments with the Receiver
blade resting on or near the
ground. The Receiver should now
be directly above the Sonde with
the blade in line with the Sonde,
mark this position.
Propel the Sonde a further three
to four paces along the drain
or duct and pinpoint and mark.
Repeat the procedure along the
route at similar intervals. It should
only be necessary to change the
Receiver sensitivity while tracing
the Sonde if the depth of the drain
or duct, or the distance between
Receiver and Sonde changes.

Measuring depth to a Sonde

Pinpoint the Sonde as previously described and rest the Receiver on the
ground and in line with the Sonde. Adjust the sensitivity to give a meter
reading of 60% to 80%.
Remember the depth reading is from the bottom of the Receiver blade to the
centre of the Sonde and not to the drain or duct being located.
CAUTION: Ensure Depth readings are taken at the main peak readings,
a depth reading taken at the ghost signal position will be incorrect.
Depth measurement is automatic. Depth reading will be displayed when the
Receiver is moved slowly across the Sonde. The shallowest depth reading
displayed on the LCD is also the correct position directly above the Sonde
(always ensure you always follow steps A - D).
If the signal is too weak or unstable the Receiver unit will not calculate depth.
In this case use a more powerful Sonde and proceed as instructed above.
Pinpoint the Sonde. Move the Receiver
in front of the Sonde still in line with
it, increasing the sensitivity slightly
to fi nd the ghost signal. Between
the main peak and ghost there is a
Null or minimum. Mark this position
for reference. Now move behind
the Sonde and repeat. Find the Null
between the ghost and main peak. See
points "A" and "B" on the diagram. The
higher the sensitivity of the Receiver the
sharper the Null's appear.
Measure the distance between points
"A" and "B" and multiply by 0.7 to give
an approximate depth measurement.
Live Plug Connector (optional extra)
Applies the Transmitter signal to a live domestic power socket and via
the domestic wiring system on the service cable and the supply cable in
the street. The signal should be detectable on the supply system to a few
hundred paces each side of the point of application.
Note: Do not connect the Transmitter to live cables without using a Plug
Connector or Live Cable.
Procedure
Connect the Live Plug Connector to the Transmitter and to the live domestic
power socket. Switch on the socket.
Note: Live Plug Connector contains a protection unit to protect the user and
the Transmitter from mains voltage up to 250V.
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B
C

Trouble Shooting

When reporting any problem to your Radiodetection Dealer/Supplier it is
important to quote the unit serial number when purchased.
WARNING! This equipment is NOT approved for use in areas where
hazardous gases may be present.
Reduce audio level before using earpiece.
Batteries should be disposed of in accordance with your Company's
work practice, and/or the relevant law or guidelines in your country.
This instrument, or family of instruments, will not be permanently damaged by
reasonable electrostatic discharge and has been tested in accordance
with IEC 801-2. However, in extreme cases temporary malfunction may
occur. If this happens, switch off, wait and switch on again. If the instrument
still malfunctions, disconnect the batteries for a few seconds.
Hereby, Radiodetection, declares that this T1 Transmitter is in compliance
with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC.
WARNING! The RD2000 will detect almost all buried conductors but
there are some which do not radiate any signal which the RD2000 or
any other magnetic instrument will not detect. There are also some live
cables which the RD2000 will not be able to detect in Power mode. The
RD2000 does not indicate whether a signal is from a single cable or
from several in close proximity.

Service and Maintenance

The RD2000 & T1 are designed so that they do
not require regular calibration. However, as with all safety equipment,
it is recommended that they are serviced at least once a year either at
Radiodetection or an approved repair centre.
Radiodetection products are under continuous development and are subject
to change without notice.