Radiodetection RD8200 SG User manual

TECHNOLOGIES
Multifunction precision
cable and pipe locator
User Guide
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Preface
About this guide
CAUTION: This guide provides a quick introduction to the RD8200®SG
locator and Tx range of transmitters. It is intended to provide general
advice and does not constitute professional training. It also contains
important safety information and guidelines and as such should be
read in its entirety before attempting to operate the RD8200SG locator
and transmitter. To enquire about training, please contact your local
Radiodetection representative.
For detailed instructions on all the features for the RD8200SG and Tx range of
transmitters, including the use of accessories, please refer to the RD8200SG
operation and RD Manager™Online manuals, which are available for download from
www.radiodetection.com.
The online User Manual library also contains links to the RD Manager Online manuals.
Certicates of conformity for the RD8200SG locators and Tx transmitter ranges can
be found at www.radiodetection.com.

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WARNING! Direct connection to live conductors is POTENTIALLY LETHAL.
Direct connections to live conductors should be attempted by fully qualied
personnel only using the relevant products that allow connections to energized
lines.
WARNING! The transmitter is capable of outputting potentially lethal
voltages. Take care when applying signals to any pipe or cable and be sure to
notify other technicians who may be working on the line.
WARNING! Reduce audio level before using headphones to avoid damaging
your hearing.
WARNING! This equipment is NOT approved for use in areas where hazardous
gases may be present.
WARNING! When using the transmitter, switch o the unit and disconnect
cables before removing the battery pack.
WARNING! The RD8200SG locator will detect most buried conductors but
there are some objects that do not radiate any detectable signal. The RD8200SG,
or any other electromagnetic locator, cannot detect these objects so proceed
with caution. There are also some live cables which the RD8200SG will not be
able to detect in Power mode. The RD8200SG does not indicate whether a signal
is from a single cable or from several in close proximity.
WARNING! Batteries can get hot after prolonged use at full output power.
Take care while replacing or handling batteries.
WARNING! Only use charging equipment provided by Radiodetection. The
use of alternative chargers may cause a safety hazard and/or reduce the life of the
battery.
CAUTION: Do not let your battery completely discharge as this may reduce its
life or damage it permanently. If you are not using your equipment for a long
period charge them at least once a month.
WARNING! Do not tamper with, or attempt to disassemble the battery
packs.
CAUTION: If battery failure is suspected or if the battery shows any sign
of discoloration/physical damage return the entire unit to an authorized
repair center for investigation and repair. Local, national or IATA transport
regulations may restrict the shipment of faulty batteries. Check with your
courier for restrictions and best practice guidelines. Your local Radiodetection
representative will be able to direct you to our authorized repair centers.
NOTE: The charging temperature range is 0 to 45 °C, 32 to 113°F. Do not attempt
to recharge your batteries outside this temperature range.
3 Year Extended Warranty
RD8200SG locators and transmitters are covered by a 1 year warranty as
standard. Customers can extend their warranty period to a total of 3 years by
registering their products within 3 months of purchase.
To register your product:
Visit https://portal.radiodetection.com to create your portal account* and
use the Product page to register your locator or transmitter.
Visit https://support.radiodetection.com for instructions on how to create a
portal account or register your product.
*A valid email address and mobile number are required.
eCert and Self-Test
The RD8200SG locator is safety equipment which should be regularly checked
to ensure its correct operation.
eCert provides a thorough test of the RD8200SG’s locating circuitry, and supplies
a Radiodetection Calibration Certicate when a positive test result is obtained.
To run an eCert, the locator should be connected to an internet-enabled PC on
which the RD Manager Online software is installed.
Refer to the RD Manager Online operation manual for further details. Additional
purchase may be required.
RD8200SG locators incorporate an Enhanced Self-Test feature. In addition to the
typical checks for display and power functions, the RD8200SG applies test signals
to its locating circuitry during a Self-Test to check accuracy and performance.
We recommend that a self-test is run at least weekly, or before each use.
Scan the QR code or visit:
https://support.radiodetection.com
to access our Technical Support portal.

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9-11 satellites in view
6-8 satellites in view
3-5 satellites in view
GPS satellite lock acquired
GPS active, seeking satellite lock
Locator features
1. GNSS antenna.
2. Cold shoe mount for mobile device
bracket (tted on both sides).
3. Haptic (vibration) feedback.
4. Speaker.
5. Swing alert system.
6. Lithium-Ion battery pack.
7. Accessory connector.
8. Headphone connector.
9. Bluetooth®modules.
10. Green LED light to indicate RTK
status: o, oat or x.
11. LCD with auto backlight.
12. Keypad.
13. Bubble.
14. USB port (inside battery
compartment).
Locator keypad
15. Power key.
16. Frequency key.
17. Up and down arrows.
18. Antenna key.
19. Survey key.
20. Transmitter key.
Locator screen icons
21. Signal strength bargraph with
peak marker.
22. Signal strength readout.
23. Null / Proportional Guidance arrows.
24. Battery level.
25. Sensitivity readout / Log number.
26. Volume level.
27. Current Direction arrows.
28. Radio Mode icon.
29. Power Mode icon.
30. Accessory connection icon .
31. CD Mode icon.
32. A-Frame icon.
33. Frequency / current / menu readout.
34. Bluetooth status icon:
Flashing icon means pairing is in
progress. Solid icon indicates a
connection is active.
35. Antenna mode icon:
Indicates antenna mode selection:
Peak / Null / Broad Peak / Peak+™/
Guidance.
36. Sonde icon: Indicates that a sonde
signal source is selected.
37. Line icon: Indicates that a line signal
source is selected.
38. Compass: Shows the orientation
of the located cable or sonde relative
to the locator.
39. Transmitter communication status
– conrms successful iLOC™
communication.
40. Transmitter standby indicator.
41. Depth readout.
42. GPS Status.
43. GPS Signal quality.

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Transmitter features
1. Keypad.
2. LCD.
3. Removable accessory tray.
4. D-cell battery tray.
5. Optional Lithium-Ion battery pack.
6. Bluetooth module (iLOC units).
Transmitter keypad
7. Power key.
8. Frequency key.
9. Up and down arrows.
10. Measure key.
Transmitter screen icons
11. Battery level indicator.
12. Operation mode readout.
13. Standby icon.
14. Output level indicator.
15. Clamp icon: Indicates when a
signal clamp or other accessory is
connected.
16. DC Power connected indicator.
17. Induction mode indicator.
18. A-Frame: Indicates when the
transmitter is in Fault-Find Mode.
19. CD Mode: Indicates that the
transmitter is in Current Direction
Mode.
20. Voltage warning indicator: Indicates
that the transmitter is outputting
potentially hazardous voltage levels.
21. Volume level indicator.
iLOC enabled transmitters only:
22. Pairing icon: Appears when the
transmitter and locator are connected
via iLOC.
23. Bluetooth icon: Indicates status of
Bluetooth connection. Flashing icon
means pairing is in progress.
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Keypad actions and shortcuts
Switch the locator or transmitter on by pressing the key.
Once powered up, the keys function as follows:
Locator keys
Transmitter keys
Tip: to scroll through frequencies from high to low, hold while pressing the button
(applies to both locators and transmitters).
Before you begin
Before you start using the
RD8200SG, make sure you have the
following:
• RD8200SG locator with fully
charged Lithium-Ion pack.
• Tx Transmitters with fully charged
Li-Ion pack or batteries.
• Mobile phone with compatible
mobile app subscription.
• Correction service provider
details.
For help on compatible mobile apps
and correction service providers,
please visit our RD8200SG technical
support page.
2. Lift the battery pack.
3. Lift the accessory ap and press
the retaining ap inwards.
4. Do the same on the other side.
5. Disconnect the lead and remove pack.
To t:
6. Lift the accessory ap, press the
retaining ap inwards and insert pack
to that side.
7. Do the same on the other side.
8. Connect lead and close
battery pack latch.
Key ● Short press ●■■■● Long press
Enter the menu. Switch power off.
Scroll through locate frequencies from
low to high.
SideStep.™
When using Current Direction™:
Perform a CD Reset.
When using active frequencies:
Toggles Peak, Peak+, Null, Broad Peak
and Guidance antenna modes.
In Power Mode:
Scrolls through Power Filters™ for
improved discrimination of parallel or
strong power signals.
In Peak+ antenna mode:
Switch between Guidance and Null
arrows.
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Increase and decrease gain.
RD8200SG automatically sets gain to
mid-point when pressed.
Rapidly increase and decrease gain
steps in 1dB increments.
Take a Survey Measurement and send
over Bluetooth if paired. –
Send an iLOC command to a paired
transmitter.
Enter the Transmitter power setting
menu for use over iLOC.
Key ● Short press ●■■■● Long press
Enter the menu. Switch power off.
Scroll through locate frequencies from
low to high. –
Take voltage and impedance
measurements using the currently
selected frequency.
Take voltage and impedance
measurements at a standardized
frequency
/ Adjusts the output signal. Select standby /maximum standard
power
First use
The RD8200SG locator is powered by the
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery pack.
The transmitter is powered by the optional
Lithium Ion rechargeable battery pack, or
D-Cell batteries.
The RD8200SG will automatically set
the battery type to Lithium-Ion. The
correct battery type must be set for the
transmitter using the menu options.
Fitting rechargeable
battery packs
The RD8200SG locator comes with the
Lithium-Ion battery pack tted. You may need
to connect the Li-Ion lead (see instruction 8).
To remove and re-t the rechargeable packs,
follow the instructions below.
Locator battery packs
To remove:
1. Unclip the latch at the top of the
battery pack.

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Transmitter battery packs
1. Release clips then remove the
accessory tray
Charging the battery packs
WARNING! Only use charging
equipment provided by Radiodetection.
The use of alternative chargers may
cause a safety hazard and/or reduce the
life of the battery.
CAUTION: Do not let your battery
completely discharge as this may reduce
its life or damage it permanently. If
you are not using your equipment for a
long period charge them at least once a
month.
WARNING! Batteries can get hot
after prolonged use at full output power.
Take care while Replacing or handling
batteries.
WARNING! Do not tamper with,
or attempt to disassemble the battery
packs.
CAUTION: If battery failure is suspected
or if the battery shows any sign of
discoloration / physical damage return
the entire unit to an authorized repair
center for investigation and repair. Local,
national or IATA transport regulations may
restrict the shipment of faulty batteries.
Check with your courier for restrictions
and best practice guidelines. Your local
Radiodetection representative will be
able to direct you to our authorized
repair centers.
You can re-charge your batteries using
the Radiodetection mains or automotive
chargers.
NOTE: The charging temperature range
is 0 to 45 °C, 32 to 113°F. Do not attempt
to recharge your batteries outside this
temperature range.
2. Open the battery compartment by
rotating the metal clip clockwise
3. Press the release catch and lift
the battery pack away
4. Line up the battery pack
and press into position
Pairing Bluetooth Modules
The RD8200SG is tted with multiple
Bluetooth modules. You need to connect to
2 Bluetooth modules to enable survey grade
accuracy and send Survey Measurements
to your compatible Android device.
1. GNSS Bluetooth module.
This Bluetooth module enables survey
grade accuracy.
2. Locator Bluetooth module.
This Bluetooth module allows you
to send locator Survey Measurements
to compatible Android devices.
Pairing the GNSS antenna
Bluetooth module to an
Android device
The GNSS Bluetooth module is always
on and does not need to be enabled in
the locator.
Switch on the RD8200SG locator.
On your Android device:
1. Navigate to Settings > Bluetooth.
2. Ensure that Bluetooth connectivity is
switched on.
3. Scan for a new device to add to the list
of paired devices.
4. Select the RTK82SG-XXXXXX in
Available devices.
5. When asked for a passkey, enter 1234.
6. RTK-82SG-XXXXXX should now be
shown in Paired devices.
NOTE: If the GNSS Bluetooth module
is not advertising, you can reset the
Bluetooth module via
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Pairing Locator Bluetooth to Android Device
5. Select the 82SG-XXXXXX in
Available devices.
6. When asked for a passkey, enter 1234.
7. 82SG-XXXXXX should now be shown
in Paired devices.
Bluetooth error codes
If an error occurs when attempting to perform any Bluetooth command using the locator
to the transmitter or the locator to a PC or paired device, the LCD will display a code to
help you resolve the problem on the locator.
The codes are as follows:
Please refer to the 'To navigate menus'
section on p.21 for assistance.
1. Set unit for pairing mode: Press >
> SMLOG > > > PAIR >
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2. Press the key on locator to start
pairing cycle.
3. On the Android device, navigate to
Settings > Bluetooth.
4. Scan for a new device to add to the list
of paired devices.
BT Code Description
BT001 Bluetooth not configured for this unit.
BT002 Internal Bluetooth error.
BT003 Locator not paired with transmitter.
BT004 Locator not paired with PC/external compatible device.
BT005 Paired but connection attempt failed. Power cycling may be required.
BT006 Corrupt response received from transmitter.
BT007 Indeterminate response received from transmitter.
BT008 No response received from transmitter.
BT010 Transmission to paired device failure.
BT012 No response received from PDA or PC/Phone.
BT014 Paired but connection attempt failed with PC/PDA. Retry or Power cycling may
be required.
TX?? Command not supported by transmitter
To enable survey grade accuracy,
Bluetooth pairing to both the locator
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Survey Measurements
The RD8200SG locator is capable of recording survey
measurements and sending them to an external device
using Bluetooth. It is important to make sure that the
locator settings are set correctly for sending Survey
Measurements, compatibility with mobile apps and use of
the internal GNSS antenna.
Check locator settings and send
Survey Measurements
The settings on the RD8200SG locator should be correct,
but it is worth checking the following settings:
1. Ensure your paired device is switched on and running a
compatible app, for Android.
2. Check SMLOG COM is ON: SMLOG > COM > ON.
3. Check SMLOG PROT is set to ASCII 2: SMLOG >
PROT > ASCII > 2.
4. Check GPS is ON: SMLOG > PROT > ASCII > GPS+ > YES.
5. Check RTK is ON: GPS > RTK > ON.
6. Check MAG_H is ON: INFO > MAG-H > ON.
7. Press the Survey key to store and send Survey
Measurement to external device.
Erasing Survey Measurements
The RD8200SG locator allows you to delete all Survey
Measurements. Erasing the log will wipe the RD8200SG
memory but is usually recommended when you begin a
new survey.
NOTE: Erasing Survey Measurements cannot be undone.
1. Set DATA to DEL: SMLOG > DATA > DEL > YES.
3. Type Project name
and click OK.
4. You should see a map
indicating your location.
Click on the menu, top
left of the screen.
5. Enter settings from the
side menu.
Obtaining RTK x using a mobile app
To obtain RTK x and
achieve survey grade
accuracy, use the mobile
app of your choice.
Please see RD8200SG
technical support page
for compatible apps.
Exact settings will vary
per app, please consult
the mobile app provider’s
manual for exact details.
The following instructions
relate to the PointMan
mapping app. You will need
a valid subscription in
order to use the app, which
can be purchased from
Radiodetection.
Instructions for PointMan:
1. Open the app and sign in.*
2. Click on New.
6. Click on Settings.
7. In the devices section,
ensure that the BT
modules are congured
as below, where RTK-
82SG-XXXXXX
is selected in the ‘GPS’
menu, and 82SG-
XXXXXX is selected in
the ‘Locator’ menu.
8. Click on the drop down
next to GPS and select
Radiodetection. Then
click on the right drop
down menu and select
the GNSS Bluetooth
module, starting with
RTK-82SG.
9. Click on the drop down
next to Locator and
select Radiodetection.
Then click on the right
drop down menu and
select the locator
bluetooth module,
starting with 82SG.
10. Check the numbers
match the serial number
printed on the label of
your RD8200SG locator.
* Need to activate your PointMan
license? Activation codes for
PointMan licenses are printed on
the invoice, order conrmation
and packing slip.
Attaching the
phone bracket
The RD8200SG is tted
with a mount on both sides
of the locator, to allow for
the phone holder to be
attached on either side.
1. Slide the square plate on
the phone holder down
into the bracket. Make
sure the wheel is slightly
loosened so there is
enough room for the
phone bracket to slot
into place.
2. Once the phone holder is
in place, turn the wheel
clockwise to fasten and
anti-clockwise to loosen.
3. Press the red button
on the phone holder to
extend the bracket and
place your phone in the
holder. Squeeze tight to
secure the phone in place.
WARNING! Mobile phones or tablets may interfere
with the locator’s performance if positioned not in either
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NTRIP client setup:
1. Click ‘Edit’ in the
‘Correction’ section of
the GPS menu.
3. Enter your NTRIP client
credentials.
4. Click ‘Test’ to ensure
that you have entered
the details correctly –
you should see an ‘OK’
to conrm that it has
worked.
5. Click on the 'Correction'
drop down and select
the prole you just
created
Start a survey
and obtaining
RTK oat/x
1. Ensure the GNSS device
in the locator has access
to GNSS satellites
(see gure 1b).
2. Select ‘NEW’ from the
top right-hand corner of
the app.
Figure 1a.
Locator searching for satellites
Figure 1b.
Locator identied satellites
3. Select a utility type.
4. You will now see a box
of information in the top
right-hand corner of the
screen. If after 10-15
seconds ‘Di source’
does not appear then you
may need to toggle the
‘GPS’ button near the
bottom of the screen.
5. The ‘Fix type’ eld will
display values such as
GPS, DGPS, RTK oat
and RTK. The LED on the
locator noties you of
RTK oat (ashing) and
RTK x (solid).
6. The time to rst x will
be longer as the GNSS
device is performing a
cold start. Find an area
that has good visibility
of the sky and stand still.
This may take up to 15
minutes for the rst x,
but will be much quicker
for subsequent uses.
7. Once RTK oat/x has
been achieved you can
start the survey. If the
SM log interface is set
up correctly, you’ll see it
described as ‘ready’ in
the information box.
8. Take Survey Measurement
readings by pressing the
Survey Measurement
button at set intervals
or when required. The
point should appear in
the PointMan app a few
seconds later.
9. The RD8200SG is tted
with a level/bubble
for ultimate precision.
When taking a survey
measurement reading, the
RD8200SG automatically
compensates for the
dierence between the
GNSS antenna position
and the foot of the
locator. Keep the bubble
central for ultimate
positional accuracy.
Use of the bubble is
entirely optional.
2. Cllick ‘NEW’ on the
correction proles pop-up.
Details will be provided by
your correction service
provider. They should include:
• Server or Caster IP
• Port
• User
• Password
• Mount point
Please see RD8200SG
technical support page
for more information about
correction service providers.