SPX Radiodetection RD8100 PDLU Cable & Pipe Locator TX-3 Transmitter
Condition: Refurbished / Calibrated
Warranty: 1 YEAR WARRANTY
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- SPX RadioDetection RD 8100 PDLU Locator (BC# 33947-L/T*)
- SPX RadioDetection TX-3 Transmitter (BC# 33946-L/T*)
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.
For full SPX RD8100 product specifications, please click here: SPX RD8100
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.
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:
| Locate Frequencies | 18 |
| Sonde Frequencies | 4 |
| Passive Modes | 5 |
| On-board GPS | No |
| Power Filters | Yes |
| Usage-Logging | No |
| CALSafe | No |
| 4 kHz | 4k+CD |
| Current Direction | Yes |
| Fault Find | Yes |
| Depth in Power | Yes |
| Passive Avoidance | Yes |
| iLOC | Yes |
SPX TX-3 Transmitter
Radiodetection Transmitters
Based on a fully digital platform, the new family of Radiodetection transmitters support the entire range of Radiodetection RD7000+ and RD8000 cable and pipe locators.
The Tx-1 is a low power transmitter. The Tx-3 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 a three-stage phase sensitive amplifier that delivers a groundimpedance compensated, constant current across its entire bandwidth in either direct connect, clamp or inductive mode. The transmitters use less power and are ergonomically designed to deliver superior performance in a new light-weight, well balanced case.
The transmitters weigh in at just 6lb (less than 2.9kg) yet each is 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. The interface is intuitive and responsive, allowing the operator to access any feature with ease.
SideStepauto™: 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.
All models are compatible with the complete range of RD7000+ and RD8000 frequencies in both inductive and direct connect modes. The transmitters use 8 D-cell batteries and can be powered from a vehicle using a 12V cable plug (it is recommended that an approved Radiodetection isolation transformer is used).
As an additional feature, each model has a multimeter function providing measurement of output voltage, line voltage, current, impedance and power.
To support the extended RD8000 iLOC feature set, the Tx-3 and Tx-10 can be ordered with integrated iLOC.
Features:
- Three power versions: 1 Watt, 3 Watt and 10 Watt
- 8KFF – locates faults from short circuit up to 2M?
- CDFF – for long distance fault finding
- 5 CD paired low frequencies
- Current delivered at 30V or high voltage mode (90V for high impedance operation)
- The transmitters have 256Hz to 200kHz active frequency range
- Selectable modes support RD7000+ and RD8000 specific model locator frequency ranges
- 8 induction frequencies
- n iLOC™ (on Tx-3B and Tx-10B only)
- SideStepauto™
- Transient overvoltage protection
- Multimeter function
- 8 D-cell battery cassette (rechargeable battery pack option available)
- Accessory tray (for ground stake, direct connect leads and earth reel)
- Plug and play accessories (compatible with RD4000 transmitter accessories)
- External 12V DC operation (using Radiodetection isolation transformer)
- Click-touch splash-proof sealed keypad
- High contrast LCD
| Power (Watt) | 3 |
| Active frequencies | 15 |
| Induction frequencies | 8 |
| 8KFF | ? |
| Frequency mode | Manual |
| Sensitivity | 5µA at 1 meter (33kHz) |
| Dynamic range | 140dB rms/√Hz |
| Selectivity | 120dB/Hz |
| Depth accuracy | Line: ± 5% tolerance 4" (0.1m) to 10ft (3m) Sonde: ± 5% tolerance 4" (0.1m) to 23ft (7m) |
| Maximum Depth | Line: 20ft (6m) Sonde: 50ft (15m) |
| Locate accuracy | ± 5% |
| CD Fault-Finding (CDFF) | 5 CD pairs |
| Fault-Finding (FF) | Diagnose cable sheath faults from short circuit to 2M? using the A-frame |
| Batteries | Locator: 2 x D-cells (LR20) |
| Battery life | Locator: 30 hours intermittent Transmitter: use dependent on signal conditions typically 15 hours |
| Dynamic overload protection | 30dB (automatic) |
| Compliance / Approvals | FCC, RSS 310 RoHS, Weee, CE, Bluetooth® |
| Weight | Transmitter: 6lb (2.84kg) (including batteries) 9lb (4.2kg) (including accessories) Locator: 4lb (1.87kg) (including batteries) |
| Environment | IP54 |