6 RD1000™ Operation Manual
Section 1 Introduction
1.1 About this manual
This manual provides cable and pipe locators with comprehensive
operating instructions for the RD1000™ ground penetrating
radar system. Before operating the RD1000™ system it is very
important that you read this manual, noting all safety warnings and
procedures.
Following is an overview of the RD1000™ System and a brief
introduction to RD1000™ and ground penetrating radar technology.
In this rest of this manual you will find assembly instructions
(Section 2), a getting started guide (Section 3) and an introductory
guide to cable and pipe surveying techniques (Section 4). Also
included is a troubleshooting guide in Section 5.
1.2 About the RD1000™
The RD1000™ is a ground penetrating radar system that allows
the user to see almost any underground feature. Unlike a traditional
locator, the RD1000™ uses radar technology (specifically in
the UHF/VHF frequencies) and produces a visual map with
characteristic cone-shaped images. The main advantage of this
technology is that the RD1000™ can see non-conductive materials
including plastic pipes.
The integrated digital signal processor (DSP) analyzes the resulting
image map to give the operator information on depth. The unique
ability to see a pipe or cable in its topographical context makes the
RD1000™ ideal for locating and excavating utilities.
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General
