General Machine Products RD7000 Traceable Rod Detection - Manual (Page 16)

10 RD7000 Operation Manual
3.10 StrikeAlert™
StrikeAlert detects shallow power cables and warns the
operator with an audible alarm. The alarm is characterized
by a rapid warbling sound. StrikeAlert is enabled by
default; you can enable and disable StrikeAlert using the
procedure detailed below.
NOTE: StrikeAlert will not sound when the receiver’s
volume is muted.
To disable StrikeAlert
Switch on the receiver.
Press the key to enter the menu.
Scroll to the ALERT option using the or
arrows.
Press the key to enter the ALERT menu.
Scroll to the OFF option using the or
arrows.
Press the key to disable StrikeAlert and exit
the ALERT menu.
Press the key to exit the menu.
To enable StrikeAlert
Switch on the receiver.
Press the key to enter the menu.
Scroll to the ALERT option using the or
arrows.
Press the key to enter the ALERT menu.
Scroll to the ON option using the or arrows.
Press the key to enable StrikeAlert and exit the
ALERT menu.
Press the key to exit the menu.
3.10.1 Using StrikeAlert
StrikeAlert works with passive power frequencies only.
When StrikeAlert is active, it will automatically sound when
a shallow power cable is detected.
3.11 Antenna modes
The RD7000 receiver supports up to three antenna
modes (depending on model) to suit your particular
application or the local environment. These modes are:
Peak mode (all models)
Null mode (PL and TL only).
Combined Peak/Null mode (all models).
For more information on selecting and using the various
antenna modes to assist with cable and pipe location,
please refer to Section 4.1.
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3.12 Backlight
The transmitter and receiver feature a backlight to
improve LCD visibility when required. The receiver’s
backlight is controlled by an ambient light sensor and
does not require adjustment by the user.
The transmitter’s LCD backlight is activated whenever
you press a key. The backlight will automatically switch off
after a few minutes.
3.13 Audio
The transmitter and receiver feature an internal speaker
to provide critical warnings or assist with cable and pipe
location. The transmitter by default will also sound a
pulsing tone to indicate that it is transmitting correctly.
To adjust receiver audio:
WARNING! Muting audio on the receiver will
disable StrikeAlert.
Switch on the receiver.
Press the key to enter the menu.
Scroll to the VOL option using the or
arrows.
Press the key to enter the VOL menu.
Use the or arrows to select the desired
volume level where 0 is mute and 3 is loudest.
Press the key to accept the change and exit.
Press the key to exit the menu.
To adjust transmitter audio levels:
Switch on the transmitter.
Press the key to enter the menu.
Scroll to the VOL option using the or
arrows.
Press the key to enter the VOL menu.
Use the or arrows to select the desired
volume level where 0 is mute and 3 is loudest.
Press the key to accept the change and exit.
Press the key to exit the menu.
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