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4.21 CALSafe™
Usage logging equipped RD8200 locators can be set to
disable them once they are beyond the expected service
/ calibration date.
When the unit is within 30 days of the service due date
the unit will display at startup the number of days left.
The locator will stop functioning on the service due date.
CALSafe™ is disabled by default. You can edit the
CALSafe service due date, and enable or disable the
function using the RD Manager Online PC software
package. Refer to the RD Manager Online operation
manual for further information.
4.22 Usage-Logging
RD8200G logging and GPS locator feature a powerful
data logging system which records all the instrument’s
critical parameters (including GPS position, if available)
and warnings in its internal memory each second.
The automatic logging system is always active and
cannot be disabled. Its memory is capable of storing at
least 500 days of normal usage data – based on 8 hours
operation per day. Logs can be retrieved using the RD
Manager Online PC application for usage analysis and
survey validation. Refer to the RD Manager Online
operation manual for further information.
4.23 UTIL mode
The RD8200G GPS locator UTIL mode can be used to
set the utility and service type being located during a
survey.
The full list of available utilities is:
To select a utility:
If UTIL is enabled the locator will not start until a
selection is made.
1. Press the key to turn on the locator:
2. The display will show the word TICKT followed by
UTIL
3. Press the antenna key and use the or keys
to select the desired utility or marking type
4. If required press the antenna key again and use
the or keys to select DIST (for a service cable
or pipe) or TRANS (for a main distribution cable or
pipe).
5. Press the key to confirm your choices and to start
the locator – you may have to press the key up
to 3 times.
The selections are stored into its internal memory and
can be viewed in the usage logs as mentioned in 4.22.
A utility can be switched from one type to another or the
service type can be changed during a survey by a long
press of the Survey Measurement key .
Enabling or disabling individual utilities:
1. Press the key to enter the menu
2. Scroll to the ULIST menu using the or keys
3. Press the key to enter the ULIST menu
4. Select a utility or marking type using the or
keys
5. Press the to enter the menu of the utility type and
use the or select ON or OFF
6. Press the key to accept your changes
7. Press the key again to exit the ULIST menu
8. Press the once again to exit the main MENU.
4.24 GPS (GNSS)
The RD8200 locator can be paired to an external GPS
device or use its internal GPS module when fitted to
detect and store its latitude, longitude and accurate UTC
time alongside its locating data using RD Map™+ or the
automatic logging system (8200G model only).
The presence of GNSS data allows for the data to be
mapped easily and to export and save the information
directly into GIS systems.
For more details on connecting to and sharing data with
an external device, refer to Section 12.
GPS menu
To enter the GPS menu:
1 Press the key to enter the menu
2 Scroll to the GPS menu using the or keys
3 Press the key to enter the GPS menu
Use the or keys to scroll through the 5 options:
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