# RD8200

# RD8200 Manual

[https://support.radiodetection.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360052707931-RD8200-Locator-overview](https://support.radiodetection.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360052707931-RD8200-Locator-overview)

# RD8200 Hardware Layout

1. Keypad​
2. LCD with auto backlight​
3. Haptic (vibration) feedback​
4. Speaker​
5. Battery compartment​
6. Accessory connector​
7. Headphone connector​
8. Bluetooth module antenna​
9. SWING Warning system​
10. Optional Lithium-Ion battery pack​
11. USB connector (inside the battery compartment)
12. Power key : Switches the unit on and off. Opens the locator menu​
13. Frequency key : Selects frequency. Closes sub-menu.​
14. Up and down arrows : Adjusts the locator signal gain. Scrolls through the menu options.​
15. Antenna key : toggles Peak, Peak+, Null and Guidance modes. Opens a sub-menu.​
16. Indicates the signal strength and Peak marker​
17. Signal strength: Numerical indication of signal strength.​
18. Null / Proportional Guidance arrows: Indicates the location of the line relative to the locator.​
19. Battery icon: Indicates the battery level​
20. Gain readout​
21. Volume icon: Displays the volume level​
22. Radio Mode: Indicates when Radio Mode is active.​
23. Power Mode: Indicates when Power Mode is active.​
24. Accessory indicator: Indicates when an accessory is connected.​
25. A-Frame icon: Indicates when the A-Frame is connected.​
26. Frequency / current / menu readout.​
27. Antenna mode icon: Indicates antenna selection: Peak, Null, Peak+ and Guidance Mode (model dependent).
28. Sonde icon: Indicates that the signal source is from a sonde.​
29. Line icon: Indicates that the signal source is from a line.​
30. Compass indicator: Shows the direction of the located cable relative to the locator.​
31. Transmitter standby indicator.​
32. Depth readout.  
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