RD7000    Cable and Pipe Locator

Locating specific pipes and cables in large underground networks is becoming increasingly complex. Ground distortion effects, caused by differing soil types and proximity to other conductors , make the operator’s job more difficult and time-consuming. The most important requirements for a locator under these circumstances are ease of use, accuracy and reliability. Radiodetection’s RD7000 Utility Locator addresses this need with several groundbreaking features that deliver accurate, reliable and repeatable measurements.

The new RD7000 range of locators are powerful successors to the industry standard RD4000 SL, TL, PL and DL family. RD7000 delivers exceptional performance in areas of interference.

Ergonomics: The RD7000 is ergonomically designed to deliver a superior performing locator that provides the user with a light weight, energy efficient and exceptionally well balanced tool.

The RD7000 is 28% lighter than the industry standard RD4000, which encourages extended use.
Despite its weight and form, the RD7000 retains the environmental durability associated with an IP54 rating, meaning you can operate it in almost any environment. The receiver and transmitter feature a large, high contrast, backlit LCD screen that provides the user with clear information in any light conditions. The intuitive and responsive interface is designed so the operator can access any feature with ease. The keypad uses a self explanatory icon set that is consistent on both the transmitter and the receiver.

Centros™: For 30 years Radiodetection has revolutionized cable locator design with over 50 software and hardware patents as part of our commitment to product improvement. This research has developed into a single entity called Centros™. Centros™ combines new and innovative algorithms with established software on a high-performance processor core. Centros™ improves the accuracy and repeatability of measurements and delivers unprecedented responsiveness in the field. Centros™ delivers powerful signal filtering and analysis allowing continued operation even in the most electrically noisy environments. Centros™ provides our customers with the most powerful measurement engine of any cable and pipe locator.

eCAL™: is a novel Radiodetection technique that allows the operator to validate the original factory calibration of the RD7000. This means the operator has confidence that the locator continues to meet its factory calibration. eCAL™ can issue and print a validation certificate without needing to return the RD7000 to a service center. Peak/Null mode: is a tool to identify the effects of field distortion due to ground conditions or nearby utilities. Simultaneous display of Peak bar graph response and proportional Null arrows allow a quick assessment of locate conditions.

Transmitters: Radiodetection also introduces a new transmitter range. Three models, providing 1, 3 and 10 Watt outputs, use a patented system architecture and amplifier housed in a robust case. They have programmable direct connect and induction frequencies up to 200kHz. Each Tx delivers a constant current across the entire spectrum and has a high voltage mode for high impedance environments.