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Which Locator & Transmitter Is Right for You?

Cat4+ Transmitter

  • Cable Avoidance Tool
  • Kit comes with Genny (Transmitter)
  • By self, notifies when signal reflects off metallic pipes and cables
  • Has depth readings, but inaccurate
  • Genny allows for Passive and Active scanning
  • More accurate depth measurements
  • Recommended if you want depth
  • Can feed signal into lines, allowing for more accurate readings 
  • G Cat adds GPS, Bluetooth, and logging - Need the software

Radiodetection CAT4 Comparison Table
Cable Avoidance Tools CAT4 CAT4+ gCAT4+
Avoidance Mode(A)  ✅  ✅  ✅
Genny signal locate (G)  ✅  ✅  ✅
Power signal locate (P)  ✅  ✅  ✅
Radio signal locate (R)  ✅  ✅  ✅
Small Diameter Locate frequency  ✅  ✅  ✅
eCert  ✅  ✅  ✅
Dynamic Overload Protection  ✅  ✅  ✅
Depth  ❌  ✅  ✅
StrikeAlert Option Option  ✅
Data acquisition  ❌  ❌  ✅
Service due indicator  ❌  ❌  ✅
SWING warning  ❌  ❌  ✅
CALSafe  ❌  ❌  ✅
Bluetooth® Low Energy  ❌  ❌  ✅
GPS/GNSS  ❌  ❌  ✅


Radiodetection RD7200, 8200, 8200G, 8200SG Locators

  • Line detection tool

  • More accurate, ideal for more busy sites and people looking to accurately map lines

  • 8200 has more frequencies than the 7200, so more accurate & features

  • G mode is GPS

  • SG is Survey Grade

  • Tables on next page detailing difference between models

  • Most people will want a CAT4+, RD models are for more accurate readings or professionals
Cable Avoidance Tools RD7200 RD8200 RD8200G RD8200SG
Advanced Precision locating ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
High-accuracy mapping ❌ ❌ ❌ ✅
GNSS positional location ❌ ❌ ✅ ✅
Location accuracy ❌ ❌ Standard Accuracy
2-3m/7-10ft*		 Survey Grade Accuracy 1-2cm/sub-inch*
Lithium-ion battery Optional Optional Optional Standard
Usage Logging
Understand how, where and when the equipment was used		 ❌ ❌ ✅ ✅
Survey Measurements
GNSS Capture point of interest via button press		 ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅
Locate Frequencies 7 22 22 22
Sonde Frequencies 4 4 4 4
Passive Modes 3 5 5 5
On Board GPS ❌ ❌ GNSS GNSS RTK
iOS ❌ ❌ ❌ ✅
Android ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅