What is RD8100?
RD8100 is our most advanced range of high-precision cable locators, and builds on over 40 years of pedigree to deliver performance, quality and durability. Containing a unique arrangement of 5 custom-manufactured, precision-ground antennas, it allows you to choose the best method to locate specific pipes and cables.
How can I be a good utility locator?
The following tips will help streamline your locating jobs, no matter what the material or how deep it’s buried.
- Ask the locals. You need to know where a lateral connects to the mainline to estimate a residential job, so ask yourself:
- Adjust the frequency. You have a general idea of where to begin.
- Know before you dig.
How do pipe locators work?
Pipe and Cable Locators in their basic form are two parts, one is a transmitter, and the other being a receiver. The transmitter part is used to induce a signal onto a pipe or cable and then the wand, or receiver, is used to locate the signal that the line is producing.
What does a cable locator do?
A cable locator or cable avoidance tool (CAT) is an instrument used for detecting the presence and approximate location of buried services in advance of undertaking excavation works. It aims to avoid accidents while excavating.
What can a utility locator be used for?
Enables mid-range tracing of high impedance lines such as twisted pair telecom lines or street lighting power cables (PDLM and PTLM models). Used in conjunction with CD, operators can be sure they are staying on the correct utility.
How does the rd8100 cable and pipe locator work?
The RD8100 cable and pipe locator can use its 5 high-precision antennas in different configurations to tailor its locate performance to the task in hand. Save up to 1,000 survey measurements, capturing utility depth, and send to a mobile device using Bluetooth®.
How does the rd8200 range of locators work?
The RD8200 range of locators and transmitters simplify the task of distinguishing and tracing utilities in congested networks, near substations or high voltage lines. Identify your target amongst a number of parallel utilities by applying a specialized CD signal from a Tx-10 transmitter.
How does Radiodetection rd8100 locator work with GPS?
When equipped with GPS, Radiodetection RD8100 locators automatically capture key locate parameters every second, providing a comprehensive picture of individual locates and allowing you to assess usage patterns over extended periods.
