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 addresses this need with several groundbreaking features that deliver accurate, reliable and repeatable measurements.

RD7000SL - Construction Industry
A broad range of standard active frequencies and rugged construction make the RD7000SL a reliable and versatile locator.

RD7000DL - Water Industry
For contract technicians working in pipe location and inspection, from sewers to maritime boilers, to petrochemical plants.

RD7000PL - Power Industry
The RD7000PL identifies the target cable reliably, even in areas of large-scale, trunked cable deployment of complex electrical networks.

RD7000TL - Telecom Industry
Large bundled pairs of cables require specialized location equipment to find a selected signal.

Key features

• Ergonomics
  Light weight – 28% lighter than industry standard RD4000
  • IP54 Rating – you can operate it in almost any environment
  • Transmitter and receiver feature a large, high contrast backlit LCD screen. Centros™
  Over 50 software and hardware patents
  • Combination of new and innovative algorithms with established software on a high-performance processor core
  • Improves the accuracy and repeatability of measurements
  • Delivers powerful signal filtering and analysis allowing continued operation even in the most electrically noisy environments. eCAL™
  A Radiodetection technique that allows the operator to validate the original factory calibration of the RD7000
  • eCAL can issue and print validation certificate without needing to return the RD7000 to a service center.
• Peak Distance Arrows
  Guides the operator to the central axis of the pipe or cable
  • Guides with dynamic left and right arrows and differentiated audio tones
  • The longer the arrow, the further the distance from the target

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The new RD7000 utility locator is available in four models, each targeted for an industry. 

RD7000 DL for locating water pipes, sewer pipes and pipe inspection cameras

RD7000 PL for locating electric power cables locating

RD7000 SL for Excavation contractors to locate general utilities before digging.

RD7000 TL for the telephone and communications locator professionals.

improves on speed, accuracy, simplicity, reliability and many other features,  yet remains cost-effective. 

Centros™

• Over 50 software and hardware patents
  
• High-performance processor core runs new  innovative algorithms improving the accuracy and repeatability of measurements with powerful signal filtering and analysis even in the most electrically noisy environments.

eCAL™: Validate the original factory calibration of the RD7000, issue and print certificate without returning it. 

TruDepth™:  Accurate depth readings by preventing depth indication except when the RD7000 utility locator is correctly oriented and directly above the pipe or cable.

Dynamic Overload Protection: Filters out unwanted signals in places like substations and overhead railway high voltage cables. (PL)

Peak Distance Arrows:  An intuitive tool quickly guides the utility locator operator to the center of the pipe or cable with left and right arrows that are longer when the utility locator is farther from the target pipe or cable and a variable tone that is different on side for quicker and easier locating. 

StrikeAlert: Alerts the locator operator of shallow power cables with an alarm tone.

Light weight and well balanced – 28% lighter than industry standard RD4000 utility locator.

Improved Display; Large, high contrast backlit LCD screen on both the transmitter and receiver.

Fault Find:  Patented technique with arrows that point towards the ground fault from anywhere the fault. (PL and TL)

Choice of batteries:  Powered by two NiMh rechargeable or alkaline D cell batteries with a life of 30 hours.

Peak and Null Antennas for accuracy verification. (PL & TL) 

3 Year Warranty when registered

USB Port for upgrades without sending it.

Saves all settings when powered down

Withstands water splashing from any direction and dust - (IP54) you can operate it in almost any environment

Delivering fast, accurate, reliable and repeatable locates for cable or pipes.  The RD7000 is simple and affordable for any application with several groundbreaking features that deliver accurate, reliable and repeatable measurements.

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.

Peak Distance Arrows: is an intuitive tool that guides an operator to the central axis of the pipe or cable by presenting dynamic left and right arrows and differentiated audio tones. The longer the arrow, the further the distance from target.

Choose from three transmitter models providing 1, 3 and 10 Watt output. 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.

Additional receiver features

• Power and Radio passive modes
• 50Hz to 200kHz frequency range
• Null (dependent on model)
• Real sound
• TruDepth - Auto depth
• StrikeAlert
• Depth on power (dependent on model)
• Fault Find (dependent on model)
• Dynamic overload protection (dependent on model)
• Autogain with manual control
• All settings saved on power down
• 3 Year Warranty

DL MODEL - ENTRY LEVEL

For contract technicians working in pipe location and inspection, from sewers to maritime boilers, to petrochemical plants.

The RD7000DL locator is specifically designed to detect not only active and passive frequencies but also three different sonde signals. It has the three most common frequencies for locating any pipe, cable or sonde. This makes the DL the ideal product for standard cable and pipe location and the ideal solution for locating deep, underground water pipes and drains and where the pipe material does not allow the use of standard locating technology.

The user can quickly and accurately locate the pipe or cable using peak/distance arrows (with dynamic audio to indicate the user's location relative to the cable).

The different sonde frequencies allow the RD7000DL to locate pipes made from a wide variety of materials including: cast iron, plastic (PE), clay, fiber, concrete and brick.

PL MODEL - ADVANCED

The RD7000PL identifies the target cable reliably, even in complex electrical networks.

One of the biggest challenges to utility technicians is locating pipes and cables when operating near high voltage environments, such as substations and conduits where the presence of large signals overpower most locators.

The RD7000PL is designed for use in areas where excessive magnetic fields, generated by high voltage equipment and cables, can prevent accurate locating. Dynamic overload protection reduces this effect, allowing un-compromised locator accuracy.

In addition, the RD7000PL can indicate depth in Power mode. This is particularly useful when direct connection of a transmitter to a power cable may be hazardous or impractical.

To further assist the operator to locate cable sheath faults, 8KFF is a patented technique that locates a cable fault using an A-frame attached to the Locator. On-screen arrows help show the fault's direction and help the operator locate the fault accurately to within one meter. 

Technicians can utililize the 33kHz Sonde mode to locate empty duct or pipe.

TRANSMITTERS

The Radiodetection transmitters supports the entire range of Radiodetection RD7000 receivers. 

The Tx-1 is a low power transmitter. The Tx-3 has a higher current and induction capability as well as Fault Find. The Tx-10 has the highest current capability with both Fault Find and CD modes as standard.

All models feature a patented three-stage phase sensitive amplifier that delivers a ground-impedance compensated, constant current across its entire bandwidth in either direct connect, clamp or inductive mode. The transmitters use less power and are ergonomically designed to deliver superior performance in a new light-weight, well-balanced case.

A large, high contrast, backlit LCD screen provides the user with clear information. The interface is intuitive and responsive, allowing the operator to access any feature with ease.

All models are compatible with the complete range of RD7000 frequencies in both inductive and direct connect modes. The transmitters use 8 D-cell batteries and can be powered from a vehicle using a 12V cable plug (it is recommended that an approved Radiodetection isolation transformer is used). As an additional feature, each model has a multimeter function providing measurement of line voltage, current and impedance.