Radiodetection RD8100 User Manual

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3.2 Tx-1, Tx-5 and Tx-10
transmitters
Transmitter features
1 Keypad
2 LCD
3 Removable accessory tray
4 Side support arm
5 Bluetooth module antenna (model dependent)
6 DC input socket
7 Output socket
8 Optional Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery pack
9 D-cells battery holder
Transmitter keypad
10 Power key : Switches the unit on and off.
Opens the transmitter menu
11 Frequency key : Selects frequency.
Menu navigation key
12 Up and down arrows : Adjusts the output
signal level.
Scrolls through the menu options
13 Measure key : Used to take voltage and
impedance measurements.
Opens a sub menu.
Transmitter screen icons
14 Battery icon: Indicates the battery level
15 Alphanumeric description of selected operation
mode
16 Standby icon: Appears when the transmitter is in
Standby Mode
17 Output level: Displays transmitter output power
18 Accessory or Measurement indicators: Indicates if
an accessory is connected or if measure mode is
active
19 DC icon: Appears when the transmitter is powered
from a DC source
20 Induction indicator: Appears when the transmitter is
in Induction Mode
21 A-Frame (Tx-5(B) or Tx-10(B) only): Indicates when
the transmitter is in Fault-Find Mode
22 CD Mode indicator (Tx-10(B) only): Indicates that
the transmitter is in Current Direction Mode
23 Voltage warning indicator: Indicates that the
transmitter is outputting potentially hazardous
voltage levels
24 Volume icon: Displays the volume level
25 Pairing icon (Tx-5B or Tx-10B only): Appears when
the transmitter and locator are connected via iLOC
26 Bluetooth icon (Bluetooth Tx models): Indicates
status of Bluetooth connection. A flashing icon
means pairing is in progress
3.3 Using the menu
The RD8100 locator and transmitter menus allow you to
select or change system options. Once entered, the
menu is navigated using the arrow keys. Navigation is
consistent on both the transmitter and the locator. In the
menu the options will appear in the bottom left-hand
corner of the display. Note that when browsing the
locator menu, the and keys act as left and right
arrows. When browsing the transmitter menu the and
keys act as left and right arrows. The right arrow
enters a submenu and the left arrow selects the option
and returns to the previous menu.
Figure 3.3 Tx-1, Tx-5 and Tx-10 signal transmitters

Radiodetection RD8100 Specifications

General

Brand	Radiodetection
Model	RD8100
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English