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Contents 1. Product Summary 2. Target Market 3. Key Selling Features 4. Competitive Analysis 5. Delivery Information Attachments 1. Product Sales Brochure 2. Price List 3. CD ROM Containing: Sales brochure Standard advert Press release and press photo 2
1. Product Summary The RD8000PDL and PXL are the powerful successors to the industry standard RD4000PDL and PXL cable and pipe locators. RD8000 delivers a highly controllable and reliable cable and pipe locator to service any industry, anywhere in the world. The RD8000 is aimed at the high end operator and has all the capability of the RD4000 plus a host of additional features that make the operator s job easier and more reliable Radiodetection has filed seven new patents to protect our new IPR and design registered the shape and characteristic markings of the unit. The RD8000 also benefits from a new range of transmitters. The Tx1, Tx3 and Tx10 offer significant improvements in operation. It is important to view the receiver and transmitter combination as the solution rather than treat them as separate items. The pricing of the RD8000 is the same as the equivalent RD4000 models. The RD8000 s news features include: iloc, ecal, SurveyCERT, which are described in Section 3 Key Selling Features. iloc is available as an option at time of purchase. All RD8000 models are supplied with a specific feature and frequency set that cannot be upgraded once purchased. The RD8000 features several user configurable options such as mains frequency, units of measurement (metric or imperial) and language. In addition, the user may enable or disable any frequency via the on screen menu for personal preference or training purposes. This configurability helps to reduce the number of variant models and enable the user to self configure the most common one off setups. The RD8000 can use any of the existing RD4000 accessories on either the receiver or the transmitter. 3
2. Target Market The RD8000 is aimed at the high end operator. It features all the capabilities required for all applications for locating buried assets. This makes it suitable for all locating environments and markets. Most of the new features are aimed at providing a more accurate and reliable position and depth. Water industry The challenge in locating water pipes is that they have joints which block low frequencies. To address this, the RD8000 has 83kHz, for traversing pipes with imperfect tracer wire. The RD8000 is specifically designed to detect not only active and passive frequencies but also the different signals being emitted by sondes, making the product ideal for the location of underground water and sewage pipes and drains, where the pipe material does not allow the use of standard locating technology. The operator can use the RD8000 as a standard locator for pipes and cables or switch to a sonde mode when required. The different sonde frequencies allow the RD8000 to be used to locate pipes made from a wide variety of materials including cast iron, plastic (PE), clay, fiber, concrete and brick. Gas/Oil industry Low frequency, active frequency and/or passive CPS frequency with the A frame allow location and fault find on petrochemical pipes. Power industry One of the biggest challenges to operators working in the power industry is locating pipes and cables when operating in and around high voltage environments, such as substations and conduits. The RD8000 is designed for use in such magnetically hostile environments. It has depth measurement in power mode and also Radiodetection has developed DSP based Dynamic Overload Protection that automatically eliminates large stray signals, if present, allowing uncompromised locate accuracy. Telecommunications industry Telecommunication utilities continue to deploy highly insulated cables in ever increasing numbers and the detection of cables within these bundles becomes more difficult. The additional high frequencies in the RD8000 solve this problem. 4
3. Key Selling Points Here is a summary of the features in the RD8000, all intended to make the operator s job easier and provide more reliable information. Key features Ergonomics: The RD8000 is ergonomically designed to deliver a superior performing locator that provides the user with a light weight, energy efficient and exceptionally well balanced tool. The RD8000 is 28% lighter than the industry standard RD4000, which encourages extended use. Despite its weight and form, the RD8000 retains the environmental durability associated with an IP54 rating, meaning you can operate it in almost any environment. The receiver and transmitter feature a large, high contrast, backlit LCD screen that provides the user with clear information in any light conditions. The intuitive and responsive interface is designed so the operator can access any feature with ease. The keypad uses a self explanatory icon set that is consistent on both the transmitter and the receiver. Centros : For 30 years Radiodetection has revolutionized cable locator design with over 50 software and hardware patents as part of our commitment to product improvement. This research has developed into a single entity called Centros. Centros combines new and innovative algorithms with established software on a high performance processor core. Centros improves the accuracy and repeatability of measurements and delivers unprecedented responsiveness in the field. Centros delivers powerful signal filtering and analysis allowing continued operation even in the most electrically noisy environments. Centros provides our customers with the most powerful measurement engine of any cable and pipe locator. iloc : Is an advanced Bluetooth link between the RD8000 locator and transmitter that is designed to save the operator time and effort. iloc allows the operator to control the transmitter remotely using a number of unique features. With iloc you can spend less time walking and more time locating. iloc operate at distances up to 800 meters (875 yards) line of sight providing an operator with a fast and unique means of conducting a survey. iloc features include: o o o SideStep enables the operator to move the transmitter frequency slightly above the selected frequency enabling the operator to locate in areas prone to interference or where multiple operators are locating. Frequency Select allows the operator to choose an active frequency on the RD8000 to locate and synchronously change the transmitter frequency to match. Output Power. An operator can adjust the output power of the transmitter to optimize output signal, leading to efficient use of transmitter batteries. 5
o Transmitter remote sleep/wake enter standby mode to prolong battery life. Conveniently wake the transmitter with a simple key press on the receiver. Transmitter can be set to standby mode each time passive location is carried out. SurveyCERT : gives the operator the tools to pass survey information to third party applications for audit, analysis and reporting. With the RD8000, the operator can store and review up to 1000 locate records. Upload this information to a PDA or PC using the RD8000 Bluetooth connection and you can instantly view the data using the SurveyCERT graph program. If the PC/PDA has a GPS receiver, SurveyCERT will automatically add the timestamp and position to the record. Built for interoperability, SurveyCERT data is compatible with many commercial Geographical Information System (GIS) packages. ecal :is a novel Radiodetection technique that allows the operator to validate the original factory calibration of the RD8000. This means the operator has confidence that the locator continues to meet its factory calibration. ecal can issue and print a validation certificate without needing to return the RD8000 to a service center. TruDepth : gives the operator the confidence that the depth reading is accurate by only indicating a locate depth when the locator is correctly oriented directly above the pipe/cable. Peak Distance Arrows: is an intuitive tool that guides an operator to the central axis of the pipe or cable by presenting dynamic left and right arrows and differentiated audio tones. The longer the arrow, the further the distance from target. Dynamic Overload Protection: extends the RD8000 operation into areas where other products fail. In electrically noisy environments, particularly in areas where very large signals are present, RD8000 automatically filters out unwanted signals allowing the operator to work effectively in areas such as power substations and overhead railway HV cables. StrikeAlert : reduces the risk of accidents by detecting shallow power cables and alerting the operator with an audio warning. Passive avoidance: allows the operator to survey the ground quickly using simultaneous detection of Power and Radio signals carried on underground pipes or cables. The RD8000 provides real audio to differentiate the relative proportions of Power and Radio signals present. Compass: Provides the operator with a visual indication of the target cable or pipes direction. With this feature, the operator can easily follow the target line and then position the locator correctly to maximize depth accuracy. Custom Frequency select: Enables an operator to select a unique frequency below 1kHz. Fault Find: is a patented technique that enables an operator to locate a cable fault using an A frame attached to the locator. On screen arrows help show the fault s direction and help the operator locate the fault accurately to within 1 meter. 6
CD (Current direction): A patented method of identifying a target cable amongst a number of parallel cables using CD direction arrows. With CD the operator can locate a target quickly and eliminate wasted time following faulty trails. 3 year warranty All RD8000 products have a 3 year warranty. In order to validate the warranty, the user must register within 3 months of purchase. Contact Radiodetection for full details. 7
F eature Table Product feature comparison RD8000 RD4000 Features PXL PXLB PDL PDLB PDL Power Radio CATV 50/60Hz CPS 100/120Hz Active ELF (98/128Hz) Active 460Hz Active 570Hz Active 577Hz Active LF (512/640Hz) Active 740Hz Active 870Hz Active 970Hz Active 8kHz Active 9.8kHz Active 33kHz Active 65kHz Active 83kHz Active 131kHz Active 200kHz CD 256Hz CD 285Hz CD 320Hz CD 380Hz 8
RD8000 RD4000 Features PXL PXLB PDL PDLB PDL Sonde 512Hz/640Hz Sonde 8kHz Sonde 33kHz Custom Frequency Select (sub 1kHz) Null mode Single antennae mode FF 8kHz FF CD Current Direction (CD) Centros Cable Direction Indicator compass function SurveyCERT TruDepth Dynamic Overload Protection Peak / Distance arrows StrikeAlert Passive avoidance Depth on Power ecal User validation of calibration validation via USB iloc SideStep move up from standard frequency iloc Frequency Select iloc Power management of transmitter line current iloc Sleep/wake up of transmitter Selectable 50/60Hz 9
RD8000 RD4000 Features PXL PXLB PDL PDLB PDL Selectable metric / imperial Selectable language Real sound Broken tone / tone arrows 10
T ransmitters To accompany the RD8000 locators Radiodetection has also launched a new range of transmitters. Taking the best points from the Genny 3 and T10 we have designed a new case and new electronics that out perform any previous transmitters. Features Three power versions 1 Watt, 3 Watt and 10 Watt The transmitters have 200Hz to 200kHz active frequency range 15 active frequencies 8 inductive frequency modes 4 CD low frequency pairs SideStepauto Allows the transmitter to calculate the optimum frequency based on ground impedance and uses this information to optimize the active frequency and reduce battery current consumption Preset frequency modes to support all RD7000 and RD8000 frequency sets iloc to support corresponding featured option on RD8000 (Tx 3B and Tx 10B only) Automatic ground impedance matching Short circuit protection Integrated Multimeter function Alarm: if ground impedance changes dramatically an alarm will sound. 8 D cell battery cassette (attached to main body of transmitter above base, away from base of transmitter) Accessory tray forms part of base (with ground stake, direct connect leads and earth reel). Plug and play accessories (compatible with all RD4000 transmitter accessories) High visibility reflective labels External 12V DC Operation Click touch splash proof sealed keypad High contrast LCD display 11
Transmitter Summary Sales part Power(W) CD Active frequencies Induction frequencies Induction field strength 8KFF SideStepauto iloc Frequency mode Standby power mode 10/RDTx1 1 15 8 0.7 Manual 10/RDTx3 3 15 8 0.8 Manual 10/RDTx3B 3 15 8 0.8 auto 10/RDTx10 10 15 8 1 Manual 10/RDTx10B 10 15 8 1 auto Accessory & storage base Removable NiMH or alkaline battery cassette External 12 V / mains supply Multi meter Short circuit protection 10/RDTx 1 10/RDTx 3 Backlit LCD display 10/RDTx 10 Accessories The RD8000 is compatible with all the existing RD4000 accessories. It can be supplied in a soft carry case (with or without wheels) or a hard flight case 12
4. Competitive Analysis Feature RD8000 RD4000 MT i6000 Vivax Active frequencies (std) 15 8 9 44 Weight 1.8kg 2.6kg 2.24kg 2.4kg Batteries 2 x D cell LR20 4 x D cell LR20 Rechargeable pack only Usage 30 Hours 40 Hours 30 Hours 6 Hours 6 AA External accessories X Passive P R PA SA CATV P R P R P R Datalogs X Peak/null Depth accuracy Line ± 2.5% 0.1m to 3m (4in to 10ft) on undistorted signal Sonde ± 2.5% 0.1m to 7m (4in to 16ft) Line ± 2.5% 0.1m to 3m (4in to 10ft) on undistorted signal Sonde ± 2.5% 0.1m to 7m (4in to 16ft) 0 10ft: +/ (5% + 2") under ideal field conditions 10 20ft: +/ 10% under ideal field conditions CD X Depth range 5m 5m 6m 5m CPS X X Fault Find X X StrikeAlert X X X Passive avoidance X X X 13
Feature RD8000 RD4000 MT i6000 Vivax Direction arrows X X Dynamic noise attenuation X X X Sound Real Real Synthetic Synthetic Dynamic Range 140dB rms/hz 140dB 96dB Selectivity 120dB/Hz Environmental rating IP54 IP54 IP54 IP54 Centros X X X iloc X X X ecal X X X SurveyCERT X X X Compass X X TruDepth X X X Antennae 5 ant. 6 Ch. 3 ant. 4 Ch. 5 ant. 3Ch. 4 ant. 4 Ch. Fault Find X X Warranty 3 Years 2 Years 1 Year 1 Year 14
Transmitters Tx1, 3 and 10 T10 I6000 VIVAX Batteries 8 x D cell LR20 12 x D cell LR20 Rechargeable pack only 10 x D Cell LR20 Active frequencies 15 8 7 5 Inductive frequencies 8 2 3 Power (Watt) 1, 3, 10 3,10 10 10 Weight 2.84kg 3.1kg 3.7kg 4.54kg iloc X X X Warranty 3 Years 2 Years 1 Year 1 Year 15