Radiodetection RD5100 Precision Pipe & Cable Locator
Precision. Guidance. Unmatched Signal Control for Complex Locating Tasks.
The RD5100 is a high-end precision locator and transmitter system designed to reliably trace buried utilities, pipes, and cables — even through insulating breaks, gaps, and difficult junctions. With advanced guidance mode, multiple operating frequencies, and robust signal filtering, it is a preferred tool for water, gas, and utility professionals who need to locate lines with clarity and confidence. radiodetection.com+2radiodetection.com+2
Note: the RD5100 series is currently listed as discontinued by Radiodetection. radiodetection.com
Key Specifications & Features
| Feature | Specification / Description |
|---|---|
| Modes / Frequencies | 83 kHz Guidance & Power modes; multiple sonde frequencies (in “S” version) radiodetection.com+3radiodetection.com+3Cadmus Products+3 |
| Guidance Mode | Provides proportional arrows, directional needle, and audio cues to guide the operator toward the buried target line radiodetection.com+2radiodetection.com+2 |
| TruDepth™ | Depth readouts are displayed only when the locator is properly oriented over the target line to maximize accuracy radiodetection.com |
| Compass | On-screen orientation display indicates the direction of the buried conductor to assist tracing radiodetection.com+2radiodetection.com+2 |
| Dynamic Overload Protection | Filters out strong interfering signals and noise, preserving accuracy in electrically “noisy” environments radiodetection.com+2radiodetection.com+2 |
| StrikeAlert™ | Warns of shallow utilities to reduce the risk of accidental damage during locating or excavation radiodetection.com |
| eCAL Calibration / Self-Test | On-site calibration validity checking and integrity self-tests to ensure the locator is functioning correctly radiodetection.com+1 |
| Build & Durability | Rugged, sealed design rated at IP65 for dust and water protection radiodetection.com+2radiodetection.com+2 |
| Weight (with Li-ion battery) | 1.8 kg (4.0 lb) radiodetection.com |
| Operating Temperature Range | –20 °C to +50 °C (–4 °F to 122 °F) radiodetection.com |
| Display & Audio | High-contrast monochrome LCD plus built-in waterproof speaker and headphone jack radiodetection.com |
| Models / Variants | RD5100H2O, RD5100H2O+, RD5100S (sonde) radiodetection.com+2radiodetection.com+2 |
