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Locate receiver works but then loses connection - RD8200 locate receiver stops working.

Likely cause: Device is too far away from laptop.

Troubleshooting Steps: Bring locate receiver within 50 ft (15m) of laptop will solve issue.

Notes / Prevention: Ensure the Locate Receiver within 50ft (15m) of the laptop and Headset.
 

Erratic locate signal - Locate signal erratic or unavailable.

Likely cause: Wrong Freq selected (208Hz) on locate receiver. 

Troubleshooting Steps: Toggle RD8200 Frequency button to select 208Hz and device paired to latop.

Notes / Prevention: Select 208Hz frequency.

 

View user scores - Cannot find user scores.

Likely cause: Looking in wrong location. 

Troubleshooting Steps: From the laptop desktop, open the folder named "Reports".

Notes / Prevention: Find Reports folder on desktop.

 

Scores not making sense - Scores are not making any sense & failing Peak mode.

Likely cause: RD8200 must be in Peak mode when starting. 

Troubleshooting Steps: Ensure RD8200 is in Peak mode when starting session.

Notes / Prevention: Check antenna mode before starting session.

 

Locator offset visual error - Locate capture flags appear offset from target conductor.

Likely cause: Parallax offset view when in tripod (angled) camera mode. 

Troubleshooting Steps: Select birds-eye view or use headset to check actual alignment of capture flags.

Notes / Prevention: Become familiar with camera viewing options.