| Radiodetection RD8200 | |
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| Product information | |
| Product descriptions | multipurpose precision locator |
| cable and pipe locator | |
| location system receiver | |
| multipurpose precision locator | |
| Purpose | determining the position/route of underground pipes and cables |
| detection and pinpointing of insulation faults in underground cables and pipes | |
| create records when searching for the location of underground cables and pipes | |
| RD8200 Locator | |
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| Maximum depth | 6m |
| Number of location frequencies | 22 |
| Number of probe frequencies | 4 |
| Passive modes | 5 |
| Built-in GPS receiver | no |
| Power frequency filters | yes, enabled by default |
| Record usage data | no |
| Survey results | yes, enabled by default |
| CALSafe™ function | yes, disabled by default |
| 4 kHz | +current direction |
| Current direction | yes, enabled by default |
| Search for damage | yes, enabled by default |
| Depth in Power function | yes, enabled by default |
| Passive hover mode | yes, enabled by default |
| iLOC | yes, enabled by default |
| Dual Bluetooth communication | yes, enabled by default |
| Li-ion battery | option (optional) |
| Generators |
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| Generators | Tx-5 | Tx-10 | Tx-10 B |
| Output Power (Max) | 5W | 10W | 10W |
| Active frequencies | 16 | 16 | 36 |
| Induction frequencies | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Def. current direction | no | 6 | 14 |
| iLOC control panel | no | no | yes, enabled by default |
| Damage search | yes, enabled by default | yes, enabled by default | yes, enabled by default |
| Induction field strength | 0.85 | 1 | 1 |
| Eco mode | yes, disabled by default | yes, disabled by default | yes, disabled by default |
| Li-ion battery | option (optional) | option (optional) | option (optional) |
| Operational indicators | |
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| Sensitivity | 6 E-15 Tesla 5 µA at 1 meter (33 kHz) |
| Dynamic range | 140 dB rms/Hz |
| Selectivity | 120 dB/Hz |
| Depth measurement accuracy1 | ± 3% |
| Location accuracy | ± 5% of depth |
| Active location filter bandwidth | ± 3Hz, 0 <1 kHz ± 10 Hz, ≥1 kHz |
| Start time | less than 1 s |
| Maximum depth reading2 | metric: cable/pipe: 30 m probe: 19.5 m UK: cable/pipe: 98 inches probe: 64 inches |
| Search functions | |
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| Active location modes | peak |
| Peak+™ (select combined peak and guidance or peak and zero) | |
| hover mode | |
| Broad Peak™ | |
| zero mode | |
| Gain adjustment | aiming mode: automatic other modes: manual boost with “+” or “-” button with one touch to return to center (50% of fullscale) |
| Custom location frequencies | up to 5 additional frequencies ranging from 50 Hz to 1 kHz at 1 Hz resolution |
| Active location frequencies | 21 frequencies: VLF (98/128 Hz), 512 Hz, 570 Hz, 577 Hz, 640 Hz, 760 Hz, 870 Hz, 920 Hz, 940 Hz, 1090 Hz, 1450 Hz, 4096 Hz, 8 kHz, 8440 Hz, 9820 Hz, 33 kHz, 65 kHz, 82 kHz, 83 kHz, 131 kHz and 200 kHz |
| Probe frequencies | 4 frequencies: 512 Hz, 640 Hz, 8 kHz and 33 kHz |
| Damage search | search for faults at 8 kHz and when determining the direction of current location of damage to pipe and cable insulation with an accuracy of 10 cm with an additional A-frame and a compatible generator |
| Current Direction™ | 14 current direction pairs: 219.9/439.8 Hz, 256/512 Hz, 280/560 Hz, 285/570 Hz, 320/640 Hz, 380/760 Hz, 460/920 Hz, 4096/8192 Hz, 680/340 Hz (INV), 800/400 Hz (INV), 920/460 Hz (INV), 968/484 Hz (INV), 1168/584 Hz (INV), 1248/624 Hz (INV) |
| Signal pairs | confirmation to the operator when tracking the desired pipe/cable with arrows in the direction of current and compatible generator |
| Passive location modes | industrial frequencies, radio signal CPS (cathodic protection system) CATV – cable TV passive avoidance – simultaneous detection of industrial and radio signals |
| Power Filters™ feature (disable Power mode to locate five individual harmonic frequencies from the network.) | |
| HARMONIC | Regions with 50 Hz | Regions with 60 Hz |
| Primary | 50 kHz | 60 Hz |
| 3rd | 150 Hz | 180 Hz |
| 5th | 250 Hz | 300 Hz |
| 7th | 350 Hz | 420 Hz |
| 9th | 450 Hz | 540 Hz |
| Displayed information | signal level – bar graph and numerical value mode designation (peak, zero, guidance, peak+ with guidance or zero mode arrows) detection type – line or probe designation of proportional change in size of left/right arrows compass: full 360° line direction indicator identification of accessories used user accessory screen readings of burial depth and current (line location) indication of burial depth (location of the transmitter probe) gain level (in dB) selected frequency battery status speaker volume operating frequency bluetooth status GPS satellites in view (if available) GPS status (if available) configuration menu and submenu software version date of last calibration survey measurement counter current direction detection mode indicator current direction arrows troubleshooting mode indicator communication status with the generator generator standby state StrikeAlert™ warning overload warning wobble warning |
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| Audio output tones | Volume level: Vol0, Vol1, Vol2, Vol3, Vol4 and Vol5 sound tone: low and high sound for menu navigation StrikeAlert audio warning audible sway warning Industrial/RF modes: Real Sound™ derived from detected electromagnetic signal Peak/Peak+ modes: synthesized audio tone proportional to signal strength guidance mode: continuous sound when the locator is to the left of the target, intermittent sound when the locator is to the right of the target zero mode: synthesized audio tone proportional to signal strength Low tone to the left of the target, high tone to the right |
| Functions of additional accessories when locating | Locator Clamps: To identify individual cable(s) of interest in a bundle or cabinet using signal strength readings stethoscopes: To identify the individual cable(s) of interest in a bundle or confined space, such as a closet, using signal strength readings Direction/Current Clamp: For measuring current when locating and identifying the desired cable in current direction mode |
function
| Advanced location features | |
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| StrikeAlert™ Feature | audible and visual warning when a cable or pipe is detected at a depth of less than 30 cm works in active and passive location modes |
| Tactile vibration | handle vibrates when it receives StrikeAlert, swing, and overload warnings |
| Wobble Warning | audio and visual warning when the user swings the locator excessively |
| Dynamic Overload Protection™ Feature | 40 dB, automatic automatic system gain control to compensate for strong signals, such as from power networks or substations, to ensure accurate location |
| Overload warning | If the RD8200 is overloaded, users will be alerted by a flashing icon. In case of overload, depth and current measurements will be disabled |
| Current Direction™ | Determine the direction of current flowing in underground pipes or cables to help the operator identify and trace the desired service displaying arrows on the screen for the operator, indicating the direction of current in the localized pipe or cable to confirm tracking of the desired communication |
| iLOC™ | metric: remote control of the generator at a distance of up to 450 m3 UK: Generator remote control up to 1400 feet away control of generator frequency, power level and SideStep |
| SideStep™ function | providing location in areas with high interference from other signals with an optimal location frequency remote adjustment of the frequency of the locator and generator by several hertz with detuning from the frequency band of other signals that may interfere with the location |
| Simultaneous depth and current readings | simultaneous display of the depth of the communication and the magnitude of the current signal, which gives the operator additional information and helps in tracking the desired communication |
| Survey results | saving up to 1000 survey points in the locator memory and adding GPS data from internal (if any) or external GLONASS sources via Bluetooth® export data immediately or in batches via Bluetooth® |
| Damage search | Provide a fault search signal with the Tx-5 and Tx-10 generator, and then use the optional A-frame to locate and pinpoint insulation faults damage detection accuracy: metric: 100 mm and imperial: 4 inches |
| Location frequency 4 kHz and 4 kHz in current direction detection mode | designed for routing high impedance lines such as twisted pair telecommunications or street lighting over long distances Together with the mode for determining the direction of current, it helps to trace the desired communication in areas with high density or with complex infrastructure |
| Peak+ Mode | Use the exact value from the bar graph, as well as the proportionally changing guidance mode arrows to quickly locate a line or the zero mode arrow to determine deviation |
| Built-in GPS function | fast survey with built-in GPS receiver – no separate handheld device required |
| Configurability | |
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| Select options | all options can be enabled or disabled in the locator itself or in the RD Manager software for PC |
| Supported languages | 14: English, French, German, Dutch, Polish, Czech, Slovak, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish, Italian, Turkish, Russian, Hungarian |
| Power options | 50 or 60 Hz |
| Mode selection | all location modes can be enabled or disabled individually |
| Active frequency selection | all active frequencies can be turned on or off individually |
| Selecting passive mode | all passive location modes can be enabled or disabled individually |
| StrikeAlert function | on/off |
| Wobble Warning | on/off |
| Tactile vibration | on/off |
| Selecting arrows in Peak+ mode | Hover or Zero mode arrows selected from the locator menu or by long pressing the antenna button |
| GLONASS settings (‘GPS’) | Internal / External (Bluetooth connection) / Off / Reset |
| iLOC connection | on/off |
| Supported data export protocols | PPP protocol/choice of 3 ASCII formats. Additionally, positioning data is added |
| Setting time/date | adjustment or update in the real time clock locator programRD Manager for PC or GLONASS signals |
| Reset current direction detection | reset phase analysis for determining current direction by long pressing the frequency button |
| Audio | set the audio level high or low |
accessory connection
| Connectivity | |
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| Wireless | Bluetooth 2.0 – SPP profile, class 1 BLE 5.0 |
| iLOC™ – generator remote control range | metric: up to 450 m UK: up to 1400 feet |
| iLOC Generator Remote Control Features | setting the generator frequency setting the generator output power level generator in standby mode SideStep |
| Wired communication | Mini USB: Connection to PC for locator configuration and software updates, as well as for retrieving operating records 3.5 mm stereo jack: connects wired headphones Accessory port: Radiodetection |
| Data transfer capabilities and GLONASS (‘GPS’) | |
| Function of the built-in GLONASS module (‘GPS’) | Automatic addition of GLONASS data to survey results every time data is saved and every second to operation data accuracy of the channel end point up to 2.5 m with the possibility of expanding the satellite monitoring and correction system support for GPS and GLONASS satellite constellations satellite monitoring and correction system – Differential correction systems (if available) • WAAS – North America • EGNOS – Europe • MSAS – Japan • GAGAN – India |
| Connection with external GLONASS (‘GPS’) | via Bluetooth connection to an external GLONASS-enabled device to combine survey data with GLONASS data from that device on the external device |
| Reading the position of external GLONASS into the locator memory | connection to an external GLONASS device to read location data from that device and combine it with locator survey data on the locator board |
| Memory for usage log | 4 GB |
| Usage log volume | over 500 days measured at 8 hours of locator use per day |
| Operation data recording frequency | 1/s |
| Power options | |
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| Alkaline elements | 2 D-type alkaline batteries (MN1300 / LR20) (standard) |
| Battery cells | custom lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery pack 2 x Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) D batteries (MN1300 / LR20) |
| Battery life (continuous) | Li-Ion unit: 35 hours 2 D-type alkaline batteries 13 hours |
| Determining the chemical composition of the battery | Li-ion block: automatic recognition NiMH/alkaline: Program select |
| Charging options (Li-Ion unit) | mains charger: 100-250 VAC, 50/60 Hz car charger: 12-24 V DC |
| Charging time (Li-Ion unit) | 3 hours to 80% of fully discharged state, followed by trickle charging to maintain capacity |
| Physical characteristics | |
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| Construction | ergonomic, balanced and lightweight design for comfortable use during long examinations |
| Construction material | injection molded acrylonitrile butadiene styrene plastic |
| Weight | with lithium-ion battery pack attached: 1.8 kg with D-type alkaline batteries installed 1.9 kg |
| Protection level | IP65 (protected against ingress of dust and water droplets coming from any direction) |
| Display type | High contrast custom monochrome LCD display |
| Audio system | built-in waterproof loudspeaker 3.5 mm headphone jack |
| Operating temperature | from -20°C to 50°C |
| Storage temperature | from -20°C to 70°C |
| Device dimensions | 648 x 286 x 125 mm |
| Transport dimensions | 700 x 260 x 330 mm |
| Shipping weight (with battery installed)mi) | 2.6 kg |
