System Specifications

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Features are model dependent

Sensitivity 5µA at 1 meter (33kHz)
Dynamic range 140dB rms/√Hz
Selectivity 120dB/Hz
Maximum depth(1) Line: 20' / 6m
Sonde: 50' / 15m
RF Markers:
Near Surface: 2' / 60cm
Ball Marker: 4.9' / 1.5m
Mid-Range: 5.9' / 1.8m
Full Range: 7.9' / 2.4m
Depth accuracy(2) Line: ± 5% tolerance 4" / 0.1m to 10' / 3m
Sonde: ± 5% tolerance 4" / 0.1m to 23' / 7m
RF Markers: ± 15% ± 2" / 5cm up to the maximum depth
Locate accuracy (1) ± 5% of depth
Fault-Finding (FF) Diagnose cable sheath faults from short circuit to 2MΩ using the A-frame.
Max Transmitter Power output 1W (Tx-1), 5W (Tx-5 and Tx-5B), 10W (Tx-10 and Tx-10B)
Dynamic overload protection 30dB (automatic).
Batteries Locator: Li-Ion battery pack or 3 x D-cells (LR20)
Transmitter: 8 x D-cells (LR20) or optional Li-Ion battery pack
Battery Life

(continuous usage)(3)

Locator: Li-Ion or Alkaline up to 25 hours
Transmitter: Alkaline up to 23 hours

Warranty 12 Month standard, 36 Months upon registration
Compliance FCC, RSS 310, RoHS, WEEE, CE, Bluetooth
Approvals CE, Bluetooth
Weight Locator: 4.6lbs / 2.1kg (including Li-Ion battery pack)
Transmitter: 6.2lbs / 2.8kg (including alkaline batteries)
9.3lbs / 4.2kg (including accessories
Dimensions (H x D x W) Locator: 25.5" x 11.3" x 7" / 648 x 286 x 177mm Transmitter: 14" x 8.9" x 8.1" / 356 x 227 x 207mm
Construction Injection Molded ABS Plastic
Ingress Protection IP54
Operating Temperature Storage Temperature(4) -4 to 122°F / -10 to 50°C
-4 to 158°F / -20 to 70°C
  1. In Good Conditions.
  2. RD7000 will locate to greater depths, but accuracy may be reduced.
  3. At 70°F / 21°C with good quality batteries, transmitter output set to 1W.
  4. The Li-Ion battery packs can only be stored in temperatures up to 95°F / 35°C. If using alkaline or NiMH batteries check the manufacturer’s datasheet for their recommended storage and operating temperature limits.

Supported Frequencies

Sonde Frequencies

Frequency

RD7K+SLM

RD7K+DLM

RD7K+PLM

RD7K+TLM

512 Hz    
640 Hz    
8kHz      
33kHz  

 

Passive Frequencies

Frequency

RD7K+SLM

RD7K+DLM

RD7K+PLM

RD7K+TLM

Power
Radio
CPS (100/120Hz)      

 

 

Active Frequencies

 

Frequency

RD7K+SLM

RD7K+DLM

RD7K+PLM

RD7K+TLM

512 Hz  
640 Hz  
8kHz (8192Hz)
33kHz (32768Hz)
65kHz (65536Hz)
83kHz (83077Hz)      
131kHz (131072Hz)      
200kHz (200000Hz)      

 

RF Markers

The RD7000+ Marker is compatible with any RF marker tuned to the frequency shown in the table below:

Utility Colour Frequency
French Power Natural 40.0kHz
General / Non-drinkable water Purple 66.35kHz
Cable TV Black/Orange 77.0kHz
Gas Yellow 83.0kHz
Telephone/Telecoms Orange 101.4kHz
Sanitary Green 121.6kHz
German Power Blue/Red 134.0kHz
Water Blue 145.7kHz
Electrical Power* Red 169.8kHz

 

*Use of the red Electrical Power (PWR) marker locate mode is subject to radio licensing restrictions for Short Range Devices in the EU and possibly other countries. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that the red Power (PWR) marker locate mode is only enabled in countries where radio licensing restrictions do not apply at the operating frequency of 169kHz.