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What is Ground Penetrating Radar?
Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), also called georadar or ground probing radar. GPR uses three main components: a control unit, an antenna, and a power supply. GSSI GPR systems can operate on various power sources, including small rechargeable batteries, vehicle...
RD8200 Hardware Layout
KeypadLCD with auto backlightHaptic (vibration) feedbackSpeakerBattery compartmentAccessory connectorHeadphone connectorBluetooth module antennaSWING Warning systemOptional Lithium-Ion battery packUSB connector (inside the battery compartment)Power k...
RD7200 Hardware Layout
KeypadLCD with auto backlightHaptic (vibration) feedbackSpeakerBattery compartmentAccessory connectorHeadphone connectorBluetooth module antennaSWING Warning systemOptional Lithium-Ion battery packUSB connector (inside the battery compartment)Power k...
Induction Clamp
An optional signal clamp can be connected to the transmitter and clamped around a cable or pipe to apply the transmitter signal. This method of applying the transmitter signal is particularly useful on insulated live wires and removes the need to disconnect th...
Direct Connection
In Direct Connection, you connect the transmitter output directly to the utility. The transmitter will then apply a discrete signal which you can locate using the locator. This is the preferred method of applying a transmitter signal to a utility and in the ma...
Choice of Frequency
512 kHzThis low frequency is most useful for line tracing and identification over long distances. It does not couple easily to unwanted lines. but It is too low for induction, and it falls within the band of power freque...
RD7200 Utility Hookup Quick Card
Water:Metallic: Direct connect to valve/hydrantPlastic (PVC) w/ tracer wire: Red to tracer wire Black to ground stake No tracer wire: Use sondeFreq: 8 kHz–33 kHzSewer:Non-metallic: Use sonde in cleanout/cameraMetallic (rare): Direct connectFreq: 33 kHz or 512 ...
Locator Reference Guide Checklist
Utility Locating Quick Reference Guide 1. Arrival & Safety Check in & review site maps Wear PPE (vest, hard hat, gloves, boots, glasses) Walk job site & identify hazards Plan which utilities need locating 2. Equipment Setup Inspect & power on RD7200/RD8200 Run...