Care and maintenance
The RD7200 locator and transmitter are robust, durable and weatherproof. However you can extend your equipment’s life by following these care and maintenance guidelines.
General
Store the equipment in a clean and dry environment.
Ensure all terminals and connection sockets are clean, free of debris and corrosion and are undamaged.
Do not use this equipment when damaged or faulty.
Batteries and power supply
Use only good quality Alkaline or NiMH batteries.
When using an AC adapter, use only Radiodetection approved adapters.
Only use Radiodetection approved Li-Ion battery packs.
Cleaning
WARNING! Do not attempt to clean this equipment when it is powered or connected to any power source, including batteries, adapters and live cables.
Ensure the equipment is clean and dry whenever possible.
Clean with a soft, moistened cloth.
If using this equipment in foul water systems or other areas where biological hazards may be present, use an appropriate disinfectant.
Do not use abrasive materials or chemicals as they may damage the casing, including the reflective labels.
Do not use high pressure hoses.
Disassembly
Do not attempt to disassemble this equipment under any circumstances. The locator and transmitter contain no user serviceable parts.
Disassembly may damage the equipment and or reduce its performance and may void the manufacturer’s warranty.
Service and maintenance
The locator and transmitter are designed to minimize the requirement for regular calibration. However, as with all safety equipment, it is recommended (and may be required by law) that they are serviced at least once a year, either at Radiodetection or a Radiodetection-approved repair center.
Regularly check your locator for correct operation using eCert and the on-board Self-Test.
NOTE: Service by non-approved service centers or operators may void the manufacturer’s warranty.
Radiodetection products, including this guide, are under continuous development and are subject to change without notice. Go to www.radiodetection.com or contact your local Radiodetection representative for the latest information regarding the RD7200 locator or any Radiodetection product.
Enhanced Self-Test
RD7200 locators incorporate an Enhanced Self-Test feature. In addition to the typical checks for display and power functions, the RD7200 applies test signals to it’s locating circuitry during a Self-Test to check accuracy and performance.
We recommend that a self-test is run at least weekly, or before each use.
Running a Self-Test
As the Self-Test tests the integrity of the locate circuity, it is important that it is carried out away from large metallic object such as vehicles, or strong electrical signals.
To run a Self-Test:
- Press the
key to enter the menu.
- Scroll to the INFO menu using the
or 
keys.
- Press the
key to enter the INFO menu.
- Select TEST using the or .
- Press the key to select YES.
- Press the
key to begin the Self Test
- Once the Self-Test is completed, the result (PASS or FAIL) will be displayed.
- Restart the locator using the key.
RD Manager™Online
RD Manager Online is the RD7200 Locator PC companion and allows you to manage and customize your locator. It also allows software upgrades to both the locator and transmitter.
You can use RD Manager Online to register your products to extend the warranty to a total of 3 years, setup your locator by performing a number of maintenance tasks, such as setting date and time, activating and de-activating active frequencies, setting up custom frequencies, or setting-up functions like StrikeAlert.
RD Manager Online is also used to retrieve and analyze surveys data and internal logged data (logging and GPS models only).
RD Manager Online is compatible PCs running with Microsoft Windows 10 64 bit.
For more information about RD Manager Online refer to the RD Manager Online operation manual.
To Obtain RD Manager Online:
- Go to radiodetection.com/RDManager online
- Follow the instructions
Warranty and extended warranty
RD7200 locators and transmitters are covered by a 1 year warranty as standard.
Customers can extend the warranty period to a total of 3 years by registering their products (locators and transmitters) within 3 months from purchase.
To register your product:
Visit https://portal.radiodetection.com to create your portal account* and use the Product page to register your locator or transmitter.
Visit https://support.radiodetection.com for instructions on how to create a portal account or register your product.
* A valid email address and mobile number are required.
From time to time Radiodetection may release new software to improve the performance or add new functionalities to his products. By registering user will benefits from subscribing to e-mail alerts advising about any new software and special offers related to its product range.
Users will be able to opt out at any moment from receiving software and technical notifications or just from receiving marketing material.
Upgrading software
From time to time, Radiodetection may release software upgrades to enhance features and improve performance of the RD7200 locator or transmitter.
Software upgrades are free of charge.
You can check if your products are up-to-date or upgrade them by using the RD Manager Online software upgrade screen.
Refer to the RD Manager Online operation manual for further information.
E-mail alerts and notification of new software releases are sent to all registered users.
NOTE: To upgrade your software you need to have created an account using RD Manager Online and have a live internet connection. An optional Radiodetection supplied power source may be required to update your transmitter software.
eCert™
The RD7200 locator should be regularly checked to ensure its correct operation.
eCert provides a thorough test of the RD7200’s locating circuitry, and supplies a Radiodetection Calibration Certificate when a positive test result is obtained.
To run eCert, the locator should be connected to an internet-enabled PC, on which the RD Manager Online software is installed. Additional eCert credits may be required and purchased.
Refer to the RD Manager Online operation manual for further details.
NOTE: eCert is not presently available for transmitters.