The RD8200SG GNSS locator UTIL mode can be used to set the utility and service type being located during a survey.

The full list of available utilities is :

To select a utility :

If UTIL is enabled the locator will not start until a selection is made.

1. Press the key to turn on the locator:
2. The display will show the word TICKT followed by UTIL
3. Press the antenna key and use the  or  keys to select the desired utility or marking type.
4. If required press the antenna key again and use  the or keys to select DIST (for a service cable or pipe) or TRANS (for a main distribution cable or pipe).
5. Press the key to confirm your choices and to start the locator – you may have to press the  key up to 3 times.

The selections are stored into its internal memory and can be viewed in the usage logs as mentioned in Usage-logging article.

A utility can be switched from one type to another or the service type can be changed during a survey by a long press of the Survey Measurement key .

Enabling or disabling individual utilities :

1. Press the key to enter the menu.
2. Scroll to the ULIST menu using the or keys.
3. Press the key to enter the ULIST menu.
4. Select a utility or marking type using the or  keys.
5. Press the to enter the menu of the utility type and use the or select ON or OFF.
6. Press the key to accept your changes.
7. Press the key again to exit the ULIST menu.
8. Press the once again to exit the main MENU.

Enabling or disabling UTIL mode :

1. Press the key to enter the menu.
2. Scroll to the UTIL menu using the or keys.
3. Press the key to enter the UTIL menu.
4. Use the or select ON or OFF.
5. Press the key to accept your changes.
6. Press the key again to exit the UTIL menu.
7. Press the once again to exit the main MENU.