The RD8000PDL and PXL are powerful successors to the industry standard RD4000PDL and PXL pipe and cable locators. The RD8000 improves on speed, accuracy and reliability yet remains a cost-effective solution for any application delivering unique user features. Designed with the latest, patented digital firmware, RD8000 delivers a highly controllable and reliable locate solution to service any industry, anywhere in the world.

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. ILOC™
  • ILOC™ is an advanced Bluetooth® link between the RD8000 locator and transmitter
  • ILOC allows the operator to control the transmitter remotely
  • Less time walking and more time locating. SurveyCERT™
  • Gives the operator the tools to pass survey information to third-party applications for audit, analysis and reporting
  • 1000 locate records can be stored and reviewed
  • Upload this information to PDA or PC using RD8000 Bluetooth connection. eCAL™
  • A Radiodetection technique that allows the operator to validate the original factory calibration of the RD8000
  • eCAL can issue and print validation certificate without needing to return the RD8000 to a service center.
• TruDepth™
  • Accurate depth readings as only indicates a locate depth when the locator is correctly oriented directly above the pipe/cable.

C & S Solutions now offers service and repair on this product.
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New RD8000 underground cable and pipe locators:

• Displays cable or pipe direction
• Remotely controls the transmitter from 1/3 mile for quick selection of optimal frequency and output levels
• Displays peak and null signals simultaneously for faster accuracy check
• 28% lighter than RD4000

Null Distance Arrows:  Left and right arrows grow longer the farther from the underground pipe or cable and a variable tone that is different on side.  Display of peak and null at the same time make verifying locate accuracy faster and easier. 

Cable and Pipe Direction Display: The RD8000 displays a line parallel to the t pipe or cable for easier and faster locating especially at bends.

Centros™

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

ILOC™: The Radiodetection RD8000 cable and line locator remotely controls the frequency and output level of the Tx-3B or Tx-10B locator transmitters with advanced Bluetooth® link from 1/3 mile. Integrates easily with GPS for quick data collection to update utility maps. 

SurveyCERT™: Store and review up to 1000 locate records that can include GPS data for quick GIS updates to correct or create utility maps.

eCAL™: Validate the original factory calibration of the RD8000 and  RD7000 underground pipe and cable locators and print certificates without returning it. 

TruDepth™: Accurate depth readings within 2.5% of depth when correctly oriented and directly above the pipe or cable preventing errors. 

Dynamic Overload Protection: Filters out unwanted cable locator signals in extreme conditions such as substations.

StrikeAlert: Warns of nearby power cables.

Passive Avoidance: Simultaneous power and radio signal detection on underground pipes and cables with real audio to differentiate the relative proportions or each signal.

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

Improved Display: Large, high contrast, automatic backlit LCD screen on both the transmitters and receivers.

Fault Find:  Patented technique with arrows that point towards the ground fault from anywhere near the fault.

Current Direction: Simple patented identification tool with arrows that point forward when near the target utility and backwards when near all others utilities.

Single Peak Antenna mode for greater sensitivity.

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

Peak and Null Antennas for locate accuracy verification. 

USB Port: Upgrade your RD8000 or RD7000 underground cable and pipe locator without sending it in.

Withstands Water spray all directions and dust - (IP54) you can operate it in nearly any environment.

The RD7000 and RD8000 utility locators include English, Turkish, Italian, Swedish, Portuguese, Spanish, Slo, CZ, Polish, NL, German, French language.  

The RD8000 is the most powerful and accurate locator packages in the industry, replacing the standard RD4000 pipe and cable locators. The RD8000 improves on speed, accuracy and reliability yet remains a cost-effective solution for any application delivering unique user features. Designed with the latest, patented digital firmware, RD8000 delivers a highly controllable and reliable locate solution to service any industry, anywhere in the world.

• 28% Lighter
  
• Directional Compass
  
• Automatic Depth and self calibration
  
• 10 or 3 Watts of Power
  
• Bluetooth® built-in - control your transmitter from over 1000 feet away, sendlocate information to a GPS or PC
  
• Auto Depth and Current Measurement
  
• Over 15 frequencies with custom frequency select
  
• Quick response time with high performance processors and 50 software and hardware patents
  
• Ergonomically Sexy!!! 

iLOC is an advanced Bluetooth® link between the RD8000 locator and transmitter that helps save the operator time and effort. iLOC allows the operator to control the transmitter remotely. With iLOC you can spend less time walking and more time locating. iLOC operates at distances up to 800 feet line of sight providing an operator with a fast and unique means of conducting a survey. iLOC applications include:

• Frequency Select - choose an active frequency on the RD8000 and synchronously change the transmitter frequency to match.
• Power Management - an operator can adjust the output power of the transmitter to optimize output signal, leading to efficient use of transmitter batteries. Enter standby mode to prolong battery life when your locate is complete. Conveniently wake the transmitter with a simple key press on the receiver.
• Sidestep - enables an operator to move the transmitter frequency slightly above the selected frequency enabling locates in areas prone to interference or where multiple operators are locating.
• SurveyCERT gives the operator the tools to pass survey information to third-party applications for audit, analysis and reporting. With the RD8000, the operator can store and review up to 1000 locate records. Upload this information to a PDA or PC using the RD8000 Bluetooth connection and you can instantly view the data using the SurveyCERT graph program. If the PC/PDA has a GPS receiver, SurveyCERT will automatically add the timestamp and position to the record. Built for interoperability, SurveyCERT'" data is compatible with commercial Geographical Information System (GIS) package.

Each RD8000 receiver is equipped with a Compass that provides the operator with a visual indication of the target cable or pipes direction. With this feature, the operator can easily follow the target line and then position the locator correctly to maximize depth accuracy.  Each receiver also has Peak distance arrows that help guide the user into the target line.  

eCAL is a novel Radiodetection technique that allows the operator to validate the original factory calibration of the RD8000. 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 RD8000 to a service center.  Each unit also has TruDepth, which gives the operator the confidence that the depth reading is accurate by only indicating a locate depth when the locator is correctly oriented directly above the pipe/cable.

TRANSMITTERS

The Tx-3 (3 Watt) transmitter has a high current and induction capability as well as Fault Find. The Tx-10 has the highest current capability (10 Watts) 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.

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.

Each transmitter come with connection leads and ground rod.