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Refer to Section 11 for further information about Bluetooth
wireless connections and how to pair your devices.
NOTE: The RD8200SG 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.
4.15 iLOC™ and SideStep™
iLOC is a standard feature of all RD8200SG locators, and
lets you control a Bluetooth enabled transmitter 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 11 for a detailed explanation of iLOC.
4.16 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
4.17 Transmitter power output
The transmitter supports several power output modes to
help you select the optimal settings for your requirements
whilst helping to prolong battery life.
Adjusting power output
NOTE: On iLOC enabled models, you can adjust the
transmitter’s power output remotely using the locator. For
more information, refer to Section 11.
To adjust the power output:
1 Press the or keys to increase or decrease
power output
Boost (Tx-10 & Tx-10B only)
Boost allows the Tx-10 transmitter to output its maximum
output power. Boost mode can be set to operate for a
specified period of time.
To configure boost:
1 Press the key to enter the menu
2 Scroll to the BOOST menu using the or keys
3 Press the key to enter the BOOST menu
4 Set the BOOST duration using the or keys. You
can choose 5, 10, 15 and 20 minute periods or ON for
continuous operation
5 Press the key to accept your changes and exit the
BOOST menu
6 Press the key to exit the menu
To enable boost:
1 First configure the boost duration using the procedure
above
2 Press and hold the key until BOOST appears on
the transmitter LCD
3 The transmitter will automatically exit boost mode
after the selected duration
To disable boost:
1 Press the key to disable boost
4.18 Transmitter Eco mode
When using alkaline D-Cells in Tx-5 and Tx-10(B)
transmitter models you can extend the effective use of the
batteries by enabling Eco mode.
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