™

Utility cable
and pipe locator
 Ergonomic Centros™ eCAL™ Peak/Null Mode
design Improves the accuracy Validate your RD7000 Simultaneous screen
and repeatability against its original view with proportional
Light weight, with
of measurements factory calibration arrows enables
high contrast LCD swift identification
display providing delivering using Centros™
of magnetic field
clear information in unprecedented Manager on your distortion due to
any light condition. responsiveness in own PC. ground effects or
the field. nearby utilities.

Delivering fast, accurate, reliable and repeatable locate

information for all utilities.
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.
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.
Additional features
n Power and Radio passive
Ergonomics: The RD7000 is ergonomically designed to deliver a superior performing locator modes
that provides the user with a light weight, energy efficient and exceptionally well balanced tool. n 50Hz to 200kHz frequency
The RD7000 is 28% lighter than the industry standard RD4000, which encourages extended use. range
Despite its weight and form, the RD7000 retains the environmental durability associated with an n Peak mode

IP54 rating, meaning you can operate it in almost any environment. The receiver and transmitter n Null mode
(PL and TL models only)
feature a large, high contrast, backlit LCD screen that provides the user with clear information in
n Real sound
any light conditions. The intuitive and responsive interface is designed so the operator can access n TruDepth™
any feature with ease. The keypad uses a self explanatory icon set that is consistent on both the n Current measurement
transmitter and the receiver. n StrikeAlert™
n Depth on power
Centros™: For 30 years Radiodetection has revolutionized cable locator design
(PL model only)
with over 50 software and hardware patents as part of our commitment to product n Fault Find
improvement. This research has developed into a single entity called Centros™. (PL and TL models only)
Centros™ combines new and innovative algorithms with established software on a high-performance n Dynamic overload protection
processor core. Centros™ improves the accuracy and repeatability of measurements and delivers (PL model only)
n Autogain with manual control
unprecedented responsiveness in the field. Centros™ delivers powerful signal filtering and analysis
n Selectable 50/60Hz
allowing continued operation even in the most electrically noisy environments. Centros™ provides
n Selectable metric/imperial
our customers with the most powerful measurement engine of any cable and pipe locator.
n Selectable language
eCAL™: is a novel Radiodetection technique that allows the operator to validate the original n Selectable battery type
factory calibration of the RD7000. This means the operator has confidence that the locator n Selectable frequency and
function set
continues to meet its factory calibration. eCAL™ can issue and print a validation certificate without
n Selectable antennae modes
needing to return the RD7000 to a service center.
n Settings saved on
Peak/Null mode: is a tool to identify the effects of field distortion due to ground conditions or power down
nearby utilities. Simultaneous display of Peak bar graph response and proportional Null arrows n USB port for upgrades using
Centros Manager
allow a quick assessment of locate conditions.
n Online warranty registration
Transmitters: Radiodetection also introduces a new transmitter range. Three models, providing for firmware and feature
1, 3 and 10 Watt outputs, use a patented system architecture and amplifier housed in a robust upgrades
n Compatible with RD4000
case. They have programmable direct connect and induction frequencies up to 200kHz. Each
accessories
Tx delivers a constant current across the entire spectrum and has a high voltage mode for high n High visibility reflective labels
impedance environments.
High contrast LCD with auto-backlight
operates from -20 to +60° Celsius
(-4 to 140° F)

Intuitive on-screen menus

Splash-proof keypad
make the RD7000 easy to
setup and provide easy
access to advanced features

Choice of NiMH or alkaline

LR20 batteries (D-Cells)

Accessory connections

Headphone connection

High visibility reflective

safety arrows

Ergonomic robust ABS case

High contrast LCD with auto-backlight

operates from -20 to +60° Celsius
(-4 to 140° F)

Splash-proof keypad

Ergonomic Base tray for accessories

robust ABS case
 Application Sonde TruDepth™ StrikeAlert™
specific detection Indicates depth when Alerts the operator
products Enables pipe location the locator is oriented to the presence
at depths of up to correctly above the of shallow power
SL, DL, TL and PL
15 meters (50'). target for the most cables.
for construction, gas,
accurate reading.
water, sewer, telecoms
and power industries.

RD7000SL
Model No. RD7000SL
Passive Frequencies:
Power ✔

Construction Industry Radio

Active Frequencies:
✔

8kHz ✔
A broad range of standard active frequencies and rugged construction make 33kHz ✔
the RD7000SL a reliable and versatile locator. 65kHz ✔
83kHz ✔
The entry-level product from Radiodetection is aimed at technicians who want an accurate Features:
locator that is simple to operate. TruDepth™ ✔
Peak Mode ✔
The RD7000SL has four active and two passive frequencies that cover the majority of locating Peak/Null Mode ✔
tasks. The user can quickly and accurately locate the pipe or cable using Peak antennae StrikeAlert™ ✔
Centros™ ✔
Mode providing accurate depth and current measurement. eCAL™ ✔
In addition to standard peak mode, there is a combined peak and null mode, which displays
peak response (via a bar graph with digital gain) and null response using proportional arrows.
This single screen view allows swift identification of distorted signals due to ground conditions
or nearby utilities.

With a lightweight receiver, low power consumption and a durable case with high contrast
display, the technician can use the RD7000SL all day in all weather and light conditions.

RD7000DL
Model No. RD7000DL
Passive Frequencies:
Power ✔

Water and Pipeline Industry Radio

CPS
✔
✔
Active Frequencies:
For contract technicians working in pipe location and inspection, 512Hz ✔
from sewers to maritime boilers, to petrochemical plants. 640Hz ✔
8kHz ✔
The RD7000DL locator is specifically designed to detect not only active and passive 33kHz ✔
65kHz ✔
frequencies but also three different sonde signals. This makes the DL the ideal product for
Sonde Frequencies:
standard cable and pipe location and the ideal solution for locating deep, underground dirty
512Hz ✔
water pipes and drains and where the pipe material does 640Hz ✔
not allow the use of standard locating technology but where 8kHz ✔
33kHz ✔
sondes can be deployed.
Features:
The different sonde frequencies allow the RD7000DL to locate TruDepth™ ✔
pipes made from a wide variety of materials including: cast Peak Mode ✔
Peak/Null Mode ✔
iron, plastic (PE), clay, fiber, concrete and brick. StrikeAlert™ ✔
Centros™ ✔
For details of other available sondes and accessories see
eCAL™ ✔
www.radiodetection.com
 High frequency Depth in 8K Fault-finding Dynamic
location power mode Locate cable sheath overload
Pinpoint and locate Allows depth faults to within 1 protection
high impedance measurements meter (3') using Allows use of locator
cables. without using a Radiodetection’s in areas where
transmitter. accessory A-Frame. excessive signals
are present.

RD7000PL
Model No. RD7000PL
Passive Frequencies:
Power ✔

Power Industry Radio

Active Frequencies:
✔

512Hz ✔
The RD7000PL identifies the target cable reliably, even in areas of large-scale, 640Hz ✔
trunked cable deployment of complex electrical networks. 8kHz ✔
33kHz ✔
One of the biggest challenges to technicians working in the power industry is locating pipes and 65kHz ✔
cables when operating near high voltage environments, such as substations and conduits where Sonde Frequencies:
the presence of large signals overpower most locators. 33kHz ✔
Features:
The RD7000PL is designed for use in areas where excessive magnetic fields, generated by high TruDepth™ ✔
voltage equipment and cables, can prevent accurate locating. Dynamic overload protection Peak Mode ✔
reduces this effect, allowing uncompromised locator accuracy. Null Mode ✔
Peak/Null Mode ✔
The RD7000PL has both Peak and Null modes and also a combined Peak/Null mode which StrikeAlert™ ✔
allows the identification of Signal/ground distortion effects by displaying both Peak and Null Centros™ ✔
response simultaneously. eCAL™ ✔
Depth on power ✔
In addition, the RD7000PL can indicate depth in Power mode. This is particularly useful when 8KFF ✔
direct connection of a transmitter to a power cable may be hazardous or impractical. Dynamic overload
protection ✔
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.

RD7000TL
Model No. RD7000TL
Passive Frequencies:
Power ✔

Telecom Industry Radio

Active Frequencies:
✔

512Hz ✔
Large bundled pairs of cables require specialized location equipment to find 640Hz ✔
a selected signal. 8kHz ✔
33kHz ✔
As the Telecommunication utilities continue to deploy highly insulated copper or fiber cables, 65kHz ✔
131kHz ✔
tracing bundled cables becomes harder. The RD7000TL has additional high frequencies to 200kHz ✔
help address this problem. Sonde Frequencies:
512/640Hz ✔
Most domestic telecom cables have no earth but are sheathed; using high frequencies allows 33kHz ✔
tracing without needing to ground connections. Once the correct pipe or cable is located, the Features:
operator can accurately locate any cable sheath faults to within one meter using 8KFF mode TruDepth™ ✔
with a Radiodetection A-Frame. Peak Mode ✔
Null Mode ✔
The RD7000TL has both Peak and Null modes and also a combined Peak/Null mode which Peak/Null Mode ✔
allows the identification of signal/ground distortion effects by displaying both Peak and Null StrikeAlert™ ✔
Centros™ ✔
response simultaneously. eCAL™ ✔
The addition of two sonde frequencies adds more capability and flexibility. 8KFF ✔
 Fully digital Range of Robust Up to 10 Watt
platform transmitters Constant current output
Patented Triband 1 Watt, 3 Watt and delivered from 200Hz For locating deep
∆Σ design provides 10 Watt power ratings to 200kHz meets the and long distance
unparalleled flexibility and features suitable highest demands cables and pipes.
of power, frequency for a broad range of of reliability and
and control. applications. performance.

Based on a fully digital platform, the new family of Radiodetection transmitters

supports the entire range of Radiodetection RD7000 and RD8000 cable and Transmitter features
n Three power versions:
pipe locators.
1 Watt, 3 Watt and 10 Watt
The Tx-1 is a low power transmitter. The Tx-3 has a higher current and induction capability n 8KFF – locates faults from
short circuit up to 2MΩ
as well as Fault Find. The Tx-10 has the highest current capability with both Fault Find and
n CDFF – for long distance
CD modes as standard.
fault finding
All models feature a patented three-stage phase sensitive amplifier that delivers a ground- n 5 CD paired low frequencies

impedance compensated, constant current across its entire bandwidth in either direct connect, n Current delivered at 30V or
high voltage mode (90V for
clamp or inductive mode. The transmitters use less power and are ergonomically designed to high impedance operation)
deliver superior performance in a new light-weight, well-balanced case. n The transmitters have 200Hz
to 200kHz active frequency
The transmitters are 10% lighter than the industry standard T10 yet each is IP54 rated to cope
range
with demanding environmental conditions. Each model has a removable accessory tray and a
n Selectable modes support
weatherproof battery compartment. A large, high contrast, backlit LCD screen provides the user RD7000 and RD8000
with clear information. The interface is intuitive and responsive, allowing the operator to access specific model locator
any feature with ease. frequency ranges
n 8 inductive frequencies
SideStepauto™: allows the transmitter to calculate the optimum frequency based on ground n SideStepauto™
impedance. The transmitter uses this information to optimize the active frequency. SideStepauto™ n Transient overvoltage
helps to improve locate accuracy and extends battery life. protection
n Multimeter function
All models are compatible with the complete range of
n 8 D-cell battery cassette
RD7000 and RD8000 frequencies in both inductive and (rechargeable battery pack
direct connect modes. The transmitters use 8 D-cell option available)
batteries and can be powered from a vehicle using a 12V n Accessory tray (for ground
cable plug (it is recommended that an approved stake, direct connect leads
Radiodetection isolation transformer is used). and earth reel)
n Plug and play accessories
As an additional feature, each model has a (compatible with RD4000
multimeter function providing measurement of transmitter accessories)
output voltage, line voltage, current, impedance n External 12V DC operation
(using Radiodetection
and power.
isolation transformer)
n Click-touch splash-proof
sealed keypad
n High contrast LCD
Standard features:

Sales Power CD 8KFF Induction Induction Direct Accessory NiMH & Alkaline External Multi- Transient LCD
Part No. (Watt) frequencies field connect storage standard 12V meter overvoltage display
strength frequencies base batteries supply protection
10/RDTX1 1 8 0.7 15 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
10/RDTX3 3 ✔ 8 0.8 15 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
10/RDTX10 10 ✔ ✔ 8 1 15 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
 An RD7000 Oil Water Power
to address
any utility...

Gas Rail Telecom/CATV

Technical Specifications for receiver and transmitter Accessories:

Sensitivity 6E-15 Tesla, 5µA at 1 meter (33kHz)
High gain stethoscope
Dynamic range 140dB rms /√Hz
Selectivity 120dB/Hz
Depth accuracy Line: ± 2.5% tolerance 0.1m (4") to
3m (10ft)
Sonde: ± 2.5% tolerance 0.1m (4") to
7m (23ft) Small stethoscope
Large stethoscope
Maximum Depth* Line 6m (20ft), Sonde 15m (50ft)
Fault-Finding (FF) Diagnose cable sheath faults from
Short Circuit to 2MΩ using the
A-frame
Batteries Rx: 2 x D-cells (LR20) Live cable connector
Tx: 8 x D-cells (LR20)
Battery life Rx: 30 hours intermittent
Tx: use dependent on signal
conditions typically 15 hours
Warranty 36 Months upon registration Plug connector

Dynamic overload protection 30dB (automatic)

Compliance FCC, RSS 310 RoHS, WEEE
2" or 4" receiver clamp
Approvals CE
CD transmitter clamp
Weight Tx: = 2.84kg (6lbs) (including batteries)
4.2kg (9lbs) (including accessories)
Rx: =1.87kg (4lbs) (including batteries)
Environment IP54

*RD7000 will locate to greater depths but with reduced accuracy.

Patents, Trademarks and Notices.

The following patents are owned by Radiodetection; 2" or 4" transmitter clamp
Patents:
US 4,896,117 US 5,260,659 US 5,210,497 US 6,642,796 A-frame Submersible DD Antenna
(TL and PL models only)
US 5,576,973 US 6,268,731 US 7,184,951 US 6,777,923
US 6,977,508 US 6,968,296 US 7,235,980 US 6,717,392
GB 2,363,010 GB 2,382,735 US 6,836,231 EP 1,474,734
GB0803871.3 GB0803992.7 GB0803990.1 GB0803873.9
GB0803874.7 GB0803875.4 GB0803991.9
The following trademarks are owned by Radiodetection;
iLOC™, TruDepth™, SideStep™, SideStepauto™, SurveyCERT™, RD7000™,
RD8000™, Centros™. Headphones
The Design of the RD7000, RD8000 and transmitters has been registered.
The Design of the 4 chevrons has been registered and trademarked.
Radiodetection products are under continuous development and are
subject to change. Radiodetection reserves the right to alter or amend
any published specification without notice.
Copyright 2008 Radiodetection Limited, all rights reserved.
Radiodetection is a subsidiary of SPX Corporation.