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RD1000™
Operation Manual lIssue 1 lMay 2008
Portable Ground Penetrating
Radar System
2 RD1000™ Operation Manual
Preface
Before you begin
Thank you for your interest in Radiodetection’s RD1000™ ground
penetrating radar system.
Please read this operation manual before attempting to use the
RD1000™ system.
Radiodetection products, including this manual, are under
continuous development. The information contained within is
accurate at time of publication; however the RD1000™, this manual
and all its contents are subject to change.
Radiodetection Limited reserves the right to modify the product
without notice and some product changes may have taken place
after this user manual was published.
Contact your local Radiodetection dealer or visit
www.radiodetection.com for the latest information about the
RD1000™, including this manual and other product literature.
Important notices
General
This instrument, or family of instruments, will not be permanently
damaged by reasonable electrostatic discharge and has been
tested in accordance with IEC 801-2. However, in extreme cases
temporary malfunction may occur. If this happens, switch off, wait
and switch on again. If the instrument still malfunctions, disconnect
the batteries for a few seconds.
Safety
This equipment should be used by fully qualified and trained
personnel only.
This equipment is NOT approved for use in areas where hazardous
gases may be present.
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Training
Radiodetection provides training services for most Radiodetection
products. Our qualified instructors will train equipment operators
or other personnel at your preferred location or at Radiodetection
headquarters.
For more information go to www.radiodetection.com or contact your
local Radiodetection representative.
Trademarks
RD1000™ is a trademark of Radiodetection LTD, all rights reserved.
Copyright Statement
This manual is Copyright © 2008 Radiodetection LTD. All rights
reserved. Radiodetection LTD is a subsidiary of SPX Corporation.
This manual may not be copied, reproduced or sold in whole or
in part without expressed written permission by Radiodetection
Ltd. Please direct all copyright and publishing queries to you local
Radiodetection representative.
Table of contents
Preface 2
Before you begin 2
Important notices 2
General 2
Safety 2
Training 3
Trademarks 3
Copyright Statement 3
Section 1 Introduction 6
1.1 About this manual 6
1.2 About the RD1000™ 6
Section 2 System Assembly 7
Section 3 Getting Started 12
3.1 Using the Display Unit 12
3.2 System Settings Screen 13
3.2.1 Scan 13
3.2.2 Language 13
3.2.3 Units 14
3.2.4 Scale 14
3.2.5 Date 15
3.2.6 Time 15
3.2.7 Power Off 15
3.2.8 System Information 15
3.3 Scanning Screen 16
3.4 Locating screen 17
3.4.1 Locating Cursor 17
3.4.2 Soil Type 18
3.4.3 Identifying Air Wave Reflections 22
3.5 Image Settings Screen 23
3.5.1 Scan 23
3.5.2 Clear Image 23
3.5.3 Color 24
3.5.4 Gain 25
3.5.5 Filter 26
3.5.6 Depth 27
3.5.7 Quit 27
3.6 Changing the Date and Time 28
3.7 Screen icons 29
3.7.1 Systems settings menu 29
3.7.2 Locating screen menu 30
3.7.4 Date and time menus 31
Section 4 Surveying Techniques 32
4.1 Cross and mark 32
4.2 Limitations 33
Section 5 Troubleshooting 34
5.1 Power 34
5.2 System Communications 35
5.3 System Overheating 35
5.4 Display Unit Problem 36
5.5 Test Line 36
5.6 Contacting the Vendor for Service 36
Section 6 Care and Maintenance 37
6.1 Battery Care 37
6.2 Cable Care 38
6.3 Skid Pad 39
6.4 Odometer 39
Appendix A 40
GPR Emissions, Interference and Regulations 40
FCC Regulations 40
Part 15 – User Information 40
Operating Restrictions 41
FCC Interpretation of Operation Restrictions issued July 12,
2002
41
FCC Permitted Mode of Usage 42
GPR Use Coordination 42
FCC Ground Penetrating Radar Coordination Notice 44
ETSI Regulations for the EC 44
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Section 1 Introduction
1.1 About this manual
This manual provides cable and pipe locators with comprehensive
operating instructions for the RD1000™ ground penetrating
radar system. Before operating the RD1000™ system it is very
important that you read this manual, noting all safety warnings and
procedures.
Following is an overview of the RD1000™ System and a brief
introduction to RD1000™ and ground penetrating radar technology.
In this rest of this manual you will find assembly instructions
(Section 2), a getting started guide (Section 3) and an introductory
guide to cable and pipe surveying techniques (Section 4). Also
included is a troubleshooting guide in Section 5.
1.2 About the RD1000™
The RD1000™ is a ground penetrating radar system that allows
the user to see almost any underground feature. Unlike a traditional
locator, the RD1000™ uses radar technology (specifically in
the UHF/VHF frequencies) and produces a visual map with
characteristic cone-shaped images. The main advantage of this
technology is that the RD1000™ can see non-conductive materials
including plastic pipes.
The integrated digital signal processor (DSP) analyzes the resulting
image map to give the operator information on depth. The unique
ability to see a pipe or cable in its topographical context makes the
RD1000™ ideal for locating and excavating utilities.
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Section 2 System Assembly
Open the main box; remove the Accessory Box, Cart
Base, and Sensor Box. Open each box and lay out all the
components.
1.
Figure 2.1: system
components
Attach the Cart Handle to Cart Base using the Handle Pins.
Ensure the Display Unit Mount is facing upwards.
2.
Figure 2.2: cart
assembled
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Attach the Sensor to the Cart using the Sensor Support
Straps. Ensure the Sensor is oriented the correct way with the
connections toward the back of the Cart. Using the Sensor
Support Straps, adjust the height of the Sensor so it’s 1-2 cm
(1/2 – ¾ inch) above the ground.
3.
Figure 2.3: sensor
box installed
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Figure 2.4: display
unit installed
Attach the Display Unit to the Display Unit Mount on the
Cart. Depress the flexible clip and slide the Display Unit
back far enough so the clip catches and secures it firmly in
place. Adjust the angle of the Display Unit by loosening the
hand-screws underneath the Display Unit Mount, rotating the
Display Unit to the desired angle and tightening the hand-
screws. This ensures the Display Unit does not rotate and
damage the Display Cable.
4.
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Attach the Display Cable to the back of the Display Unit with
the jackscrews. Connect the other end of the cable to the
Sensor. Ensure the cable is routed correctly; above the lower
cross arm on the Cart Handle and under the Battery tray.
5.
Figure 2.5: installing the
battery cable
Attach the Odometer cable to the Sensor. It connects to the
closest receptacle on the Sensor.
6.
Figure 2.6: installing the
odometer cable
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