twitteryou tubeacpRSS Feed

Radiodetection announces the RD5000 WL single-frequency pipe and cable locator kit, designed to deliver quick, accurate anduser-friendly utility location.

RD5000WLT-CRadiodetection, a world leader in the design and development of cable and pipe locators, announces the launch of a new utility locatorand transmitter with novel features that are particularly suited for use in the modern water industry.Designed for ease of use, the combination of RD5000 WL locator and RD5000WLT transmitter provide a single high frequency location kitwhich is well-matched to the task of locating jointed pipes. These often pose a particular challenge due to isolative seals betweensections, and plastic pipes with tracer wire.

Locating specific pipes and cables in large underground networks is becoming increasingly complex. To address this, Radiodetection hasdeveloped ClearTRACK, a powerful digital signal processing engine that automatically rejects other signals from adjacent conductors,leading to more accurate location of a target pipe or cable. This feature helps to ensure that operators using the RD5000 WL canconfidently trace their target pipe or cable through increasingly congested underground utility networks. They are further improved byDynamic Overload Protection, which rejects large unwanted signals allowing use in electrically noisy areas – beneath high voltagecables, for example.

 

Easy to use

The RD5000WL has two operation modes: Guidance Mode, which directs the operator to the target pipe or cable centerline usingproportional directional arrows and differentiated audio tones, and Signal Strength Mode, which displays the field strength given outby the located pipe or cable, helping the user to pinpoint the target. Both locator and transmitter are controlled using a singlebutton, making them amongst the easiest to use products available.

 

Compass

Radiodetection’s proprietary Compass feature provides the operator with a visual indication of the orientation of the target cable orpipe. This feature makes following the target line significantly easier, and also makes it easier to position the RD5000WL correctlyfor maximum depth measurement accuracy.

 

Centros Enabled

The RD5000WL is Centros enabled. Centros is a measurement engine based on more than 30 years of continuous development, combining newand innovative algorithms with established software on a high-performance processor core. Centros improves location accuracy andrepeatability and delivers timely responsiveness in the field.

 

eCAL Product Validation

Unique to Radiodetection’s precision locators, eCALTM allows users to validate the original factory calibration of their RD5000WLlocator. By checking the responses of all relevant internal components, eCAL provides the user with confidence that the locatorperforms as it did when it first left the factory. eCAL can be carried out on-site and allows the owner to print a validationcertificate without the need to return the RD5000WL to a service center.

 

Empowering girls through innovation in education across Africa. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

(L-R): Dr Diane Karusisi, CEO, Bank of Kigali and Dr Reda Helal, group managing director – processing, Africa and co-head group processing, Network International. (Image source: Network International)

Kagiso Mothibi, MTN SA’s general manager for fintech products and services. (Image source: MTN)

Huawei Cloud pledges US$10mn in credits, aims to support 100 Nigerian startups, fostering innovation & digital transformation. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Orange Digital Center and Coursera join forces to offer free certification courses for new digital professions. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Africa Data Centres & DPA SA pioneer solar farm for sustainable data solutions in South Africa. (Image source: African Data Centres)

MTN leads South Africa's mobile networks with exceptional speeds, while Vodacom excels in 5G. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Debbie Beech, country manager: SA and SADC at cybersecurity expert, Exclusive Networks Africa. (Image source: Exclusive Networks Africa)

MTN & Airtel create APEP to boost mobile money in Congo. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

By TechScan Africa and PayTechAfrica - Unveiling Africa's digital payment shift. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Dietmar Siersdorfer, managing director at Siemens Energy Middle East and Africa. (Image source: Siemens Energy)

In the MENA region, cybersecurity is crucial amidst rising digitalisation and state-sponsored cyber threats, met by BBS Technology's comprehensive solutions. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

MTN's Bayobab expands fiber network across Africa, boosting connectivity. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading ANSI-accredited standards development body for the ICT Industry, recognises Siemon for outstanding engagement, both as an individual and a company. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Check Point & NVIDIA collaborate on Check Point AI Cloud Protect, enhancing security for AI workloads in the cloud amid rising cyber threats. (Image source: Adobe Stock)