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 |
| Horizontal GPS Position Accuracy |
3m CEP (Circular Error Probable) |
| CD Fault-Finding (CDFF) |
Up to 13 CD pairs, 220Hz to 1248Hz |
| 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)
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Locator: Li-Ion or Alkaline up to 25 hours
Transmitter: Alkaline up to 23 hours
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| 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 |
- In Good Conditions.
- RD8000 will locate to greater depths, but accuracy may be reduced.
- At 70°F / 21°C with good quality batteries, transmitter output set to 1W.
- 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
All RD8000 locators support the following frequencies: 512Hz, 640Hz, 8192Hz (8KHz), 32768Hz(33KHz).
Passive Frequencies
CD Frequency Pairs
| CD/LF Frequency Pair/Active Frequency |
RD8KPXLM |
RD8KPDLM |
RD8KPTLM |
RD8KPTLM 1-3 |
RD8KPTLM 4-6 |
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Active Frequencies
RF Markers
The RD8000 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.