SPX Radiodetection RD8100 PDL Locator TX-10 Transmitter

SPX RD81000 Specifications

Precision locators – optimum precision for damage prevention
RD8100, our most advanced precision locator range, is built on this pedigree for performance, quality and durability. Containing a unique arrangement of 5 antennas, it allows you to choose the optimum level of precision for the job in hand. Integrated GPS and usage-logging options automatically generate data for customer reports, or in-house quality and safety audits to promote best working practices.

Making complex locates simpler
With utility infrastructures becoming more complex, locate professionals require more powerful tools to simplify the task of distinguishing between and tracing different utilities.


CD (Current Direction)
Identify your target amongst a number of parallel utilities by applying a specialized CD signal from the Tx-10 transmitter. CD arrows displayed on the locator confirm you are tracing your target.

Trace high-impedance utilities with 4 kHz
The 4 kHz locate frequency enables lines such as twisted pair telecoms or street lighting to be traced over longer distances. Since such utilities are often found in areas of dense infrastructure, you can combine 4 kHz with CD to improve trace accuracy.

Use Power Filters™ to pinpoint and discriminate between power cables
When a signal transmitter can’t be connected, tracing individual power lines through dense networks can be a real challenge. Conflicting or powerful signals confuse or combine to create a wash of signal.

A single key press uses the harmonic properties of power signals to establish if a signal comes from one source, or from multiple cables which you can then trace and mark.

Speed combined with accuracy – Peak+ Mode
Peak+ mode allows you to add either Guidance or Null locating to the accuracy of Peak mode.

• Adding Guidance gets you to the Peak position faster.
• Adding Null to Peak lets you check for the distortion caused by other utilities, spurs or interference.

Supporting your business
Every locating operation needs to meet the continuing challenges of delivering on-time, high quality work and increasing value to customers.

Automatic usage-logging with GPS positioning
When equipped with GPS, RD8100 locators automatically capture key locate parameters every second, providing a comprehensive picture of individual locates and allowing you to assess usage patterns over extended periods.

The data generated can be used to ensure adherence to best-practice, or to identify training needs before poor work habits develop.

Additionally, the information can be used for internal audits or shared with partners or clients to evidence task completion, or compliance to service requirements.

Usage data can be exported in multiple file formats – for example KML for Google Maps to confirm where and when work was performed.

eCert™ – Remote calibration without downtime
Verify and certify the calibration of your locator over the internet using the RD Manager™ PC software package without returning the unit to a service center. Have confidence that the RD8100 is ready for action whenever you are.

CALSafe™
Choose to automatically enforce maintenance or lease schedules by providing a 30 day countdown before the calibration certificate expires.


RD8100 Specifications:

Radiodetection Transmitters

Based on a fully digital platform, the family of Radiodetection transmitters has been designed to support the range of Radiodetection RD7000ﾙ+ and RD8000 cable, pipe and RF marker locators.

The Tx-1 is a low power transmitter. The Tx-5 has a higher power and induction capability as well as Fault Find. The Tx-10 has the highest power capability with both Fault Find and CD modes as standard.

All models feature constant current across their entire bandwidth in either direct connect, clamp or inductive mode. The transmitters are light-weight (6lb / 2.9kg), well-balanced and IP54 rated to cope with demanding environmental conditions. Each model has a removable accessory tray and a weatherproof battery compartment. A large, high contrast, backlit LCD screen provides the user with clear information.

90V output capability: All transmitters offer both 30V and 90V output options, resulting in higher signal current delivered on high impedance target lines than typical transmitters that only offer a 50V output. Higher signal levels are more locatable, and travel over longer distances.

SideStepautoﾙ: allows the transmitter to calculate the optimum frequency based on ground impedance. The transmitter uses this information to optimize the active frequency. SideStepauto helps to improve locate accuracy and extends battery life.

To support the extended RD8000 iLOC feature set, the Tx-5B and Tx-10B can be ordered with integrated iLOC remote transmitter control.

The transmitter range features Direct Connect and induction frequencies compatible with locators across the RD8000 range, and can be easily customized to match your locator using the ﾑmodelﾒ feature. The Tx-10B transmitter includes the additional ﾑPTLﾒ model featuring the additional frequencies of the RD8000PTLM locator.

A multimeter function enables quick measurements of output voltage, line voltage, current, impedance and power.

The transmitters are powered either by 8 standard D-cell batteries (alkaline or rechargeable NiMH) or by the Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery pack (available separately). Alternatively, the Tx range can be powered from a 12V vehicle source using a Radiodetection approved isolation transformer.

Alkaline battery life can be extended by enabling ECO mode which warns the operator and gradually reduces the power output in low battery conditions (Tx-5 and Tx-10 models only).

Transmitter Features:

• Three power versions: 1 Watt, 5 Watt and 10 Watt
• 8kHz Fault Find ﾖ locates faults from short circuit up to 2M?
• Current Direction Fault Find ﾖ for long distance fault finding
• 5 or 13 CD paired frequencies (model dependent)
• Current delivered at 30V or high voltage mode (90V for high impedance operation)
• 256Hz to 200kHz active frequency range
• Selectable modes support RD7000+ and RD8000 specific model locator frequency ranges (Tx-10B required for PTLM models)
• 8 induction frequencies
• iLOC (on Tx-5B and Tx-10B only)
• SideStepauto
• 250V Transient overvoltage protection
• Multimeter function
• Accessory tray (for ground stake, direct connect leads and earth reel)
• External 12V DC operation (using Radiodetection isolation transformer)
• Click-touch splash-proof sealed keypad
• High contrast LCD

TX-10 Transmitter

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