RD510 Features
Water leakage is a major global challenge. Water pipe leaks lead to substantial water loss, increased operational costs, and undermine efforts to ensure sustainable water management and supply.
While plastic pipes offer a safe, strong, and flexible alternative to traditional materials, their non-metallic nature poses a challenge for locating them underground. This can complicate maintenance, repair, and replacement efforts, further impacting water infrastructure efficiency.
The RD510 Water Pipe Locator & Leak Detector, offered in collaboration with Radiodetection, is designed for maintenance and repair work, helping you pinpoint leaks with precision at depths of up to 16ft (5m)*. This advanced, hand-held solution features an acoustic sensor and control unit that work together to isolate and amplify leak sounds, ensuring accurate and efficient leak detection.

Simple 3-Step Locating Process
1. Connect:
Tether the RD510 Pulsed Water Transmitter (PWT) to a fire hydrant, meter base or external tap.
2. Inject:
Send a traceable sound into the target pipe using the PWT.
3. Detect:
The RD510 display unit and ground acoustic sensor accurately detect and identify the pipe’s location up to 45m/148ft* away.
Other Features
User-Friendly Control
Easy-to-use, hand-held control unit with color touch screen.
High Sensitivity Microphone
Ground microphone with a telescopic pole for precise detection.
Comfortable Headset
Equipped with a standard audio jack for seamless audio clarity.
Noise Reduction
Band pass filter to minimize background noise interference.
Versatile Metal Spike
Extends usability on soft ground conditions.
Pulsed Water Transmitter
Provides a traceable pulse to the target pipe.
Adaptable
Pulsed Water Valves to suit most environments (4 or 10 bar).
*Actual range will vary depending on the ground composition and pipe material.
All RD510 kits include a RD510 Water Pipe Locator & Leak Detector, a Pulsed Water Transmitter, a hose connection kit and one or two Pulsed Water Valves.
10/RD510-KIT-STD
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10/RD510-KIT-HP
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10/RD510-KIT-PRO
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Single Components
10/RD510-RX
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10/RD510-TX-STD
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10/RD510-TX-HP
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10/RD510-PW-VALVE-STD
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10/RD510-PW-VALVE-HP
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RD510 Water Pipe Locator & Leak Detector Specifications
| Part number | 10/RD510-RX |
| Components | Hand held control unit with soft bag cover, acoustic sensor, telescopic pole, soft ground spikes, hard ground plate, headset, USB cable, memory card, transit case |
| Weight (shipping) | 19.8 lbs |
| Dimensions:(case) | 22.5 x 60 x 45 cm (HxLxW) |
| Construction | ABS |
| Display | 7” HD touch color screen |
| Power Input | 5V, 2A Micro USB |
| Operating Modes | Spectrum Analysis, Locating |
| Language | English |
| Power | Internal Li-Ion batteries, not removable |
| Frequency Range | 1:1000 Hz |
| Gain | 10 levels adjustable |
| Volume | 10 levels adjustable |
| Response | Peak |
| Acoustic Sensor Type | Piezo Electric Ceramic |
| Operating Temperature | -20 to 50°C |
| Operating time | Up to 8 hours (At 20°C, medium screen brightness) |
Pulsed Water Transmitter
| Part numbers | 10/RD510-TX-STD STD Pressure (4 bar) 10/RD510-TX-HP High Pressure (10 bar) |
| Components | Pulsed water transmitter, soft bag, 12V car adaptor, pipe connection kit, Pulsed Water Valve (4 bar, 10 bar or both – see part number) |
| Weight (shipping) | 6.6 lbs |
| Dimensions (case) | 20.3 x 34.3 x 22.8 cm (HxLxW) |
| Construction | ABS |
| Power | 8x D cell alkaline batteries, 12V DC in or optional Li-Ion battery pack |
| IP Rating | IP65 (with tool tray fitted) |
| Operating Temperature | 20 to 50°C |
| Operating time | Up to 8 hours (At 20°C) |
















