Software Upgrades - Radiodetection RD8000 Bedienungsanleitung

Service and maintenance
The locator and transmitter are designed so that they do not require regular calibration.
However, as with all safety equipment, it is recommended that they are serviced at least
once a year either at Radiodetection or an approved repair center.
Regularly check your equipment using eCert; this automatic validation test ensures the
equipment is valid according to its original factory calibration.
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 RD8000 locator or
any Radiodetection product.
RD Manager
The RD Manager is the RD8000 locator system PC companion and it allows you to
manage and customize your locator. It also allows software upgrades to both the locator
and transmitter.
You can use RD Manager to register your products to obtain 2 years extended warranty,
setup your locator by performing a number of maintenance tasks such adjusting date
and time, activating and de-activating active frequencies or RF markers, or by setting-up
functions like CALSafe or StrikeAlert.
RD Manager is also used to retrieve and analyze surveys data and internal logged data
(logging and GPS models only).
RD Manager is compatible with PCs running Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7
and Windows 8.
For more information about RD Manager refer to its operation manual.
To obtain RD Manager:
Go to www.radiodetection.com/RDManager.
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2. Follow the instructions.

Software Upgrades

From time to time, Radiodetection may release software upgrades to enhance features
and improve performance of the RD8000 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
software upgrade screen. Refer to its operation manual for further information.
E-mail alerts and notification of new software releases are sent to all registered users.
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NOTE: To upgrade your products software you need to have created an
account using RD Manager and you need a live internet connection. An optional
Radiodetection power supply may be required to update your transmitter software.
eCert
The RD8000 locator is safety equipment which should be regularly checked to ensure its
correct operation.
eCert provides a thorough test of the RD8000's locating circuitry and marker transceiver,
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 software is installed. Additional purchase may be required.
Refer to the RD Manager operation manual for further details.
NOTE: eCert can only be used with the locator.
Warranty and extended warranty
RD8000 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 of purchase.
Registration is carried out using the RD Manager PC software.
From time to time Radiodetection may release new software to improve the performance or
add new functionality to its products. By registering, users will benefit from subscribing to
email 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.
Registering using email
You can also register your product(s) by sending an email to rd_support@spx.com.
You will need to provide the following compulsory details:
1. Date of Purchase.
2. Serial Number of each of your qualifying products (RD8000 locators and
transmitters).
3. Your email address.
4. Your Company Name.
5. Contact Name.
6. Address.
7. Telephone Number.
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