The Radiodetection RD8200 Cable and Pipe Locator is an adaptable, no compromise all-industry locator which provides fast, precise and repeatable measurements. A high-quality member of the Radiodetection RD Locator range, the RD2800 is designed for accurate and reliable every day use in challenging environments thanks to its easy setup and effective ergonomic build. Suitable for a wide variety of tasks, use this locator for such jobs as:
- Accurate power cable identification
- Sonde locating for water, waste water and gas pipes
- Use of higher frequencies for high impedance, sheathed telecom lines
- Long distance tracing of buried utilities and pipelines
For those difficult to find utilities, be they deeply buried or hidden within a dense network, the state of the art Digital Signal Processing technology contained within the RD8200 locator creates reliable results both quickly and consistently. This enables technicians to detect & react to weak signals, no matter the situation.
Advanced features within the locator serve to bolster it’s functionality, for example the on-screen TruDepth and current readout provides the user with extra assurance of errorless operation. TruDepth offers precise depth and current measurements when the RD8200 is correctly positioned, consistently ensuring the operator that the correct line is being followed. As does the Current Direction (CD) feature, which once a target has been identified applies a specialised CD signal from a Tx-10 transmitter to produce directional arrows. A 4kHz locate frequency can be created which when combined with the CD signal improves trace accuracy over long distances, ideal for telecoms and street lighting.
When conditions prohibit the use of a transmitter, the Radiodetection RD8200 continues to work where other locators can’t. Conflicting or powerful signals can create a wash of signals, making it incredibly difficult to locate the correct utility. The RD2800 can use the harmonic properties of power signals to establish if a signal comes from one source, or from multiple cables which the user can then trace and mark. In addition, the SideStep and Dynamic Overload Protection features filter out interference, this is especially useful in areas such as near substations, overhead power lines or in areas prone to interference where perhaps more than one operator is working.
Peak+ Mode adds the benefits of Guidance and Null locating to the RD8200 Cable and Pipe Locator. Where Guidance gets you to the peak position quicker by using proportional arrows and a directional indicator, Null allows you to check for any distortion created by other utilities, spurs or interference. The included Sonde Mode is for locating non-conductive cables ducts, pipes or conduits at depths up to 15m (50″) deep.
With 21 active frequencies, 5 custom frequencies, 4 sonde frequencies and 4 passive modes the RD2800 is a true multi-industry tool. The active modes include Broad Peak (single antenna mode) while the passive modes include CATV Passive Avoidance. Increasing the connectivity of the locator, Bluetooth low energy, iLoc (Rx control of transmitter) and survey measurement capabilities are all built-in.
