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4.9 Passive Avoidance
Passive Avoidance mode allows you to survey an area
quickly by detecting power and radio signals
simultaneously.
To select Passive Avoidance mode
1 Press the key repeatedly until you find the
PASSIV mode
Passive avoidance mode is now selected. Perform your
survey as required.
Note: In Passive mode depth and current readings will
not be displayed.
4.10 StrikeAlert
™
StrikeAlert detects the possible presence of shallow
utilities, and warns the operator with a series of flashing
asterisks on the display and an audible alarm,
characterized by a rapid warbling sound.
StrikeAlert will activate in Power, Passive and Active
locate modes.
RD8100 locators are shipped with StrikeAlert enabled by
default; this can be disabled by accessing the StrikeAlert
(‘ALERT’) menu and setting StrikeAlert to OFF.
StrikeAlert can also be disabled using the RD Manager
PC software. Refer to the RD Manager operation manual
for further information.
WARNING! Muting audio on the locator will disable
StrikeAlert Audio alarm.
4.11 Backlight
The transmitter and locator feature a backlight to
improve LCD visibility when required. The locator’s
backlight is controlled by an ambient light sensor and
does not require adjustment by the user.
The transmitter’s LCD backlight is activated whenever
you press a key. The backlight will automatically switch
off after a few minutes.
4.12 Bluetooth wireless
All RD8100 locators feature a Bluetooth wireless module
as standard, providing the ability to connect to
compatible devices such as iLOC enabled transmitters
(Tx-5B or Tx-10B), PCs, laptops or handheld devices
running a compatible application.
Refer to Section 12 for further information about
Bluetooth wireless connections and how to pair your
devices.
NOTE: The RD8100 locator wireless features may be
subject to national and or local regulations. Consult your
local authorities for more information.
WARNING! Do not attempt any wireless connection in
areas where such technology is considered hazardous.
This may include: petrochemical facilities, medical facilities
or around navigation equipment.
4.13 iLOC™ and SideStep™
iLOC is a standard feature of all RD8100 locators, and
lets you control a Bluetooth enabled transmitter (Tx-5B
or Tx-10B) remotely from your locator.
With iLOC you can adjust the frequency and power
settings, and use SideStep™.
iLOC commands are sent over a Bluetooth module that
can operate at distances of up to 450m / 1400ft in direct
line of sight.
SideStep changes the selected frequency by several
Hertz and automatically sets the locator’s locate
frequency to match the transmitter’s output frequency.
This can be used to eliminate unwanted interference.
See Section 13 for a detailed explanation of iLOC.
4.14 SideStepauto
™
The transmitter can be used to recommend a general-
purpose locate frequency for the intended locate task by
measuring the impedance of the target cable or pipe.
SideStepauto helps to improve locate accuracy by
determining the best signal. SideStepauto can also help
to prolong battery life.
SideStepauto operates only in Direct Connection mode.
Using SideStepauto
To enable SideStepauto:
Connect the transmitter to the target utility, then
1 Press the key to enter the menu
2 Scroll to the OPT F menu using the or keys
3 Press the key to enter the OPT F menu
4 Scroll through using the or keys until START
is displayed
5 Press the key to start SideStepauto and exit the
OPTF Menu
6 Press the key to exit the menu
NOTE: SideStepauto has to be enabled for each Direct
Connection using the START option. At any time the
user may manually change the frequency using the
key
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