Tx transmitter specification
Precision locator range
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Tx Precision Locate Transmitters Specification
1. Product Summary
1.1 Product Overview: The Tx family of signal transmitters has been designed to complement Radiodetection’s advanced
high-precision cable and pipe locators including the RD8200, RD7200, marker locator and PCM
ranges
1.2 Product Descriptions: Signal transmitter
1.3 Intended Use: Multi-function transmitter
1.4 Standard Equipment: • Transmitter
• Integrated tool tray
• Earth spool
• Earth spike
• Direct connection leads
• Magnet
2. Performance
Tx-5 Tx-10 Tx-10B iLOC
2.1 Max power output: 5W 10W 10W
2.2 Max voltage output: 90V 90V 90V
2.3 Max current output: 0.5A 0.5A 0.5A
2.4 Induction field strength: 0.9 1 1
3. Power Output
3.1 Induction settings: 10%, 20%, 50% and 100% of maximum
3.2 Direct Connection: 4 signal levels
CD Frequencies* Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
256Hz/512Hz 35mA 70mA 140mA 245mA
285Hz/570Hz 35mA 70mA 140mA 275mA
320Hz/640Hz 35mA 70mA 140mA 305mA
380Hz/760Hz 35mA 70mA 140mA 350mA
460Hz/920Hz 35mA 70mA 140mA 350mA
Single Frequencies* Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
163Hz – 4 kHz 10mA 50mA 200mA 500mA
8kHz – 33kHz 5mA 20mA 100mA 500mA
65kHz – 200Hz 2mA 10mA 50mA 200mA
* Model dependent, Maximum current
4. Transmit Functions
4.1 Active Frequencies* Operation Mode Tx-5 Tx-10 Tx-10B iLOC
163Hz •
208Hz •
273Hz •
340Hz •
400Hz •
440Hz •
460Hz •
480Hz •
484Hz •
491Hz •
DC
512Hz • • •
CD Clamp
560Hz •
570Hz • • •
577Hz • • •
584Hz •
624Hz •
640Hz • • •
760Hz • • •
815Hz •
870Hz • • •
920Hz • • •
940Hz • • •
982Hz DC •
Induction
1090Hz CD Clamp • • •
1450Hz • • •
4kHz (4096Hz) • • •
8kHz (8192Hz) • • •
8440Hz • • •
9.8kHz (9820Hz) • • •
DC
33kHz (32,768Hz) Induction • • •
65kHz (65,536Hz) CD Clamp • • •
82kHz Signal Clamp • • •
LPC/LCC
83kHz (83,000Hz) • • •
83kHz (83,077Hz) • • •
131kHz (131,072Hz) • • •
200kHz** • • •
(*) DC = Direct Connection, LPC = Live Plug Connector, LCC= Live cable Connector
(**) Only available on FCC models
4.2 Fault Find Tx-5 Tx-10 Tx-10B iLOC
8kHz (8192Hz) • • •
CDFF • •
4.3 Current Direction Tx-5 Tx-10 Tx-10B iLOC
219.9Hz / 439.8Hz • •
256Hz / 512Hz • •
280Hz / 560Hz • •
285Hz / 570Hz • •
320Hz / 640Hz • •
380Hz / 760Hz • •
460Hz / 920Hz • •
680Hz / 920Hz • •
680Hz / 340Hz (INV) • •
800Hz / 400Hz (INV) • •
920Hz / 460Hz (INV) • •
968Hz / 484Hz (INV) • •
1168Hz / 584Hz (INV) • •
1248Hz / 624Hz (INV) • •
4096 / 8192Hz 'MFCD' • •
4.4 Information displayed: • Battery level indicator
• Operation mode readout
• Standby icon
• Output level indicator
• Mode of operation indication
• Induction
• Direct connection
• Clamp mode
• DC power connected indicator
• A-frame: Indicates when the transmitter is in Fault-Find Mode
• CD Mode: Indicates when the transmitter is in Current Direction Mode
• Voltage warning indicator: Indicates that the transmitter is outputting potentially hazardous
voltage levels or high voltage across DC output leads
• Volume level indicator
• Pairing icon: Appears when the transmitter and locator are connected via iLOC
• Bluetooth icon: Indicates status of Bluetooth connection. Flashing icon means pairing is in
progress (Tx-10B)
• Measurements: Voltage, current, power and impedance
5. Transmitter Enhancements
5.1 Current Direction™ (CD) Provides current direction (CD) signals to enable the locator to differentiate individual utilities
(Tx-10 and Tx-10B)
5.2 iLOC™ Allows remote control of the transmitter from a compatible locator, up to 450m (1400 feet) away1
(Tx-10 and Tx-10B)
5.3 SideStep™ Shifts the locate and transmitter frequency by several Hz, out of the bandwidth of other locate signals
that may be interfering with the locate (Tx-10B)
5.4 SideStepauto Automatically selects the best frequency to use based on the load impedance (works only in direct
connect mode)
5.5 Fault Find Enables the use of an accessory A-Frame with a compatible locator to detect and pinpoint pipe’s
coating and insulation faults and cable’s sheath fault
5.6 Boost Sets the transmitters to output its maximum output power indefinitely or for a predefined period of
time (Tx-10 and Tx-10B)
5.7 Maximum Voltage Selection Allows the user to increase the voltage, and the current, output to a maximum of 90 Vrms
5.8 Eco Mode Automatically reduces the output power to allow full depletion of the alkaline batteries. An audio and
visual warning provides user feedback (only available with alkaline batteries)
5.9 Power Selector Restricts the power output of the transmitter to a predefined level
5.10 Automatic overvoltage In the event of an erroneous direct connection to a high voltage line (up to 250V), a warning symbol
protection system is displayed advising the operator to take action
6. Configurability
6.1 Languages Fourteen: English, French, German, Dutch, Polish, Czech, Slovakian, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish,
Italian, Turkish, Russian, Hungarian
6.2 Active frequency selection All active frequencies available can be individually enabled or disabled
6.3 Locator mode Selects available Active frequencies and CD pairs depending on the locator used
6.4 Volume Control Mute, 1,2 and 3
6.5 Battery Type Li-Ion, Ni-MH or Alk
6.6 Power Selector 1,2,3,5 and 10W (10W only for Tx-10 and Tx-10B)
6.7 Max Voltage Low or High
6.8 SideStepauto (OPT F) Start
6.9 Boost ON, 5, 10 and 20 Min (Tx-10 and Tx-10B)
6.10 Bluetooth On, Off, Reset and Pair (Tx-10B)
7. Connectivity
7.1 Wireless connections Bluetooth class 1 (Tx-10B)
7.2 Wireless range1 Up to 450m /1400' (Tx-10B)
7.3 Wired connections Mini-USB 2.0: Connect to a PC to update transmitter
Power In: Connects to an external power supply
Accessory port: Connect Radiodetection accessories
8. Power options
8.1 Alkaline or NI-MH 8x D cells
8.2 Rechargeable battery Custom Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack
8.3 Battery run-time (continuous) 2
Alk: 4 hours
NI-Mh: 7 hours
Li-Ion: 8 hours
8.4 DC IN 12V, 3A
9. Physical Characteristics
9.1 Construction Injection Molded ABS Plastic
9.2 Weight With Alkaline: 3.9 kg / 8.6 lb
Li-Ion: 3.8 kg / 8.3 lb
9.3 Dimensions 350 x 220 x 220 mm / 30.8 x 8.7 x 8.7 in
9.4 Ingress Protection rating IP65: Protected against dust ingress and jets of water3 applied from any direction
9.5 Display type High contrast custom made monochrome LCD
9.6 Audio options Built-in water-resistant speaker
9.7 Operating temperature4 -20°C to 50°C / - 4°F to 122°F
9.8 Storage temperature -40°C to 70°C / - 40°F to 158°F
10. Warranty and Maintenance
10.1 Manufacturer’s warranty duration 3 years standard, on registration
10.2 Recommended calibration and
Annual, or at the beginning / end of a lease period if earlier
maintenance schedule
10.3 Storage recommendation Store in a clean and dry environment.
Ensure all terminals and connection sockets are clean, free of debris and corrosion and are
undamaged
10.4 Cleaning Clean with a soft, moistened cloth. Do not use:
• Abrasive materials or chemicals
• High pressure jets of water
If using this equipment in foul water systems or other areas where biological hazards may be
present, use an appropriate disinfectant.
11. Certification and Compliance
11.1 Standards
Safety: EN 60950-1:2006+A2:2013
EN 60950-22:2006
EMC: EN 61326-1:2013
EN 300 330-2 (V1.5.1)
EN 301 489-3 (V1.6.1)
EN 301 489-17 (V2.2.1)
11.2 European directives Radio Equipment 2014/53/Eu
ROHS Directive: 2014/30/EU
Declaration of conformity is available from www.radiodetection.com
11.3 Radio FCC, IC
11.4 Environmental WEEE compliant
ROHS compliant
11.5 Manufacturing ISO 9001:2015
12. Compatible Accessories
Accessory Part description Part number
Lithium-Ion battery packs Li-Ion rechargeable battery mains kit (Includes mains charger) 10/TX-MBATPACK-V2-XX
Li-Ion rechargeable battery pack (no charger) 10/TX-BATPACK-V2
LPC – For connecting the
10/TX-LPC-V2-XX
transmitter to domestic mains Live plug connector with US, UK or EU mains plug
(XX = US, UK or EU)
socket
LCC Live Cable Connector with Crocodile clips 10/TX-LCC-V2
Lithium-Ion battery chargers Li-Ion automotive charger 10/TX-ACHARGER-LION
Li-Ion mains charger 10/TX-MCHARGER-LION
Spare battery tray 8 × D Cell battery tray (MN1300 / LR20) 10/TX-8DCELL-TRAY
Transportation and storage Soft Carry Bag 10/LOCATORBAG
accessories – For combined locator Locator backpack and bag for Tx transmitter (without tool tray) 10/LOCATOR-BACKPACK-SET
and transmitter Quick Release Backpack and bag for Tx Transmitter 10/LOC-BACKPACK-SET-O
(without tool tray)
Wheeled Flight Case 10/RD7K8KCASE
Hard Case (Americas only) 10/RD7K8KCASE-USA
Transmitter signal clamps – For Metric: 50mm Locator Clamp 10/TX-CLAMP-50
identification and location of utilities Imperial: 2” Locator Clamp 10/TX-CLAMP-2
Metric: 100mm Locator Clamp 10/TX-CLAMP-100
Imperial: 4” Locator Clamp 10/TX-CLAMP-4
Metric: 130mm Locator Clamp 10/TX-CLAMP-130
Imperial: 5” Locator Clamp 10/TX-CLAMP-5
Metric: 215mm Locator Clamp 10/TX-CLAMP-215
Imperial: 8.5” Locator Clamp 10/TX-CLAMP-8.5
CD Clamp 10/TX-CD-CLAMP
Signal clamp extension rod 10/TX-CLAMP-EXROD
Flexitrace™ – Use with a transmitter FlexiTrace 50m / 165’ 10/TRACE50-xx
to trace small diameter pipes FlexiTrace 80m / 260’ 10/TRACE80-xx
(xx = GB,D,F or NL)
All specifications are measured in test conditions, at 21°C / 70°F
1
Tested with clear line-of-sight. Range is dependent on electrical environment and weather conditions. For optimum range, face the locator
toward the transmitter and raise the transmitter 2' / 60cm from the ground.
2
To provide repeatable measurements, run-time is measured at 7W and 20C.
3
Water projected by a nozzle at a pressure of 30kPa /0.3 bar / 4.4 psi in accordance with BS EN 60529 1992 A2 2013.
4
At very low temperatures, battery life will be degraded, LCD screen performance may slow and measurement precision may be reduced.
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