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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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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