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5 Press the key to accept your selection and return
to the main menu
6 Press the key to return to the main operation
screen
7 If you are using the optional Li-Ion RD8200SG battery
pack, the locator will automatically select the correct
battery type.
Power network frequency
Select the correct frequency (50 or 60Hz) for your country
or region’s power supply on your locator.
To change power frequency on the locator:
1 Press the key to enter the menu
2 Scroll to the POWER menu using the or keys
3 Press the key to enter the POWER menu
4 Scroll through the power options using the or
keys
5 Press the key to accept your selection and return to
the main menu
6 Press the key to return to the main operation
screen
Measurement units
The RD8200SG locator allows you to work in Metric or
Imperial (US customary) units.
To select your preferred units:
1 Press the key to enter the menu
2 Scroll to the UNITS option using the or keys
3 Press the key to enter the UNIT menu
4 Scroll through the measurement options using the
or keys to select METRE (for metric) or IMP (for
imperial) units
5 Press the key to accept your selection and return
to the main menu
6 Press the key to return to the main operation
screen
Enabling / disabling frequencies
The locator and transmitter support a wide range of
frequencies and there may be times when some of these
frequencies are not used. It is possible to quickly enable
or disable frequencies using the menu system.
To enable or disable frequencies:
1 Press the key to enter the menu
2 Scroll to the FREQ menu using the or keys
3 Press the key (on the locator) or the key (on the
transmitter) to enter the FREQ menu
4 Scroll through the frequency options using the or
keys
5 Press the key (on the locator) or the key (on the
transmitter) to enter the frequency
6 Scroll to OFF or ON using the or keys
7 Press the key to accept your selection and return
to frequency menu.
8 If you wish to make any further changes follow steps
4 to 6. If you do not wish to make any further changes
press the key twice to return to the main operation
screen.
Volume control
The transmitter and locator feature an internal speaker to
provide critical warnings and assist with cable and pipe
location.
To adjust audio level:
WARNING! Muting audio on the locator will disable the
StrikeAlert audio alarm.
1 Press the key to enter the menu
2 Scroll to the VOL menu the or arrows
3 Press the key (locator) or the key (transmitter)
to enter the VOL menu
4 Scroll through the volume options using the or
keys
5 Press the key to accept your selection and return
to the main menu.
6 Press the key to return to the main operation
screen.
NOTE: The locator volume may automatically lower if set
to level 5 or 4, when using alkaline batteries and if their
charge is low. When this happens, the display will shortly
flash the ‘LOW BATT’ warning and show the reduced
volume level.
4.6 Dynamic Overload
Protection™
Dynamic Overload Protection™ (DOP) allows you to
locate accurately in areas with high levels of
electromagnetic interference, such as sub-stations and
beneath high-voltage transmission lines. DOP works by
disregarding signal spikes that would otherwise
overwhelm the RD8200SG locator’s digital signal
processor. DOP is an integrated feature of all RD8200SG
locators. No action is required by the user.
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