Using eCAL to retrieve the original factory
calibration certificate
The original factory calibration results for the RD5000 locator can be retrieved
from the unit without the need to purchase an eCAL key. Each time the RD5000 is
calibrated either at Radiodetection service centre or an approved Radiodetection
service centre, the calibration results are stored within the locator. To retrieve the
results and print a certificate, carry out the following:
Note: You do not need to purchase an eCAL validation key to retrieve the
original factory calibration certificate.
1.
Register your RD5000 locator by going to:
www.radiodetection.com/extendedwarranty. See page 5 for more details.
2.
Download Centros Manager by going to:
www.radiodetection.com/centrosmanager. See page 13 for details.
3.
Connect the RD5000 via the USB connector inside the battery compartment to
a suitable USB port on a PC or laptop.
.
Switch on the RD5000 (no segments will be lit but the backlight will be on).
5.
Open Centros Manager and click on Locator eCAL Validation.
.
Click on Get Original Calibration Data. The progress will be displayed in the
message box. Please follow the instructions.
.
In less than 3 minutes the original calibration certificate will be available to view
or print, locate the serial number of the RD5000 within the Unit Manager window
and expand the contents. Expand Factory Calibrations and click on the latest
date as this will be the date when the unit was last factory calibrated. Double
click on the date and the certificate of calibration will be displayed and you can
choose to view or print this certificate.
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