Vivax-Metrotech Utility Line Location Equipment
LOCATORS
Pipe, Cable, Marker Location
vLocPro2 Receiver
vLocPro2 builds on the features of the original vLocPro to enhance productive location:
- Rugged ABS & carbon fiber construction
- IP54 rating for all weather use
- Color display
- High-speed processor
- Multiple location modes with compass orientation
- Multiple frequencies (over 70)
- Push button and continuous depth/current (feet or meters)
- Normal & modulated audio modes (separately selectable for Power, Radio & Active modes)
- Signal direction to aid line identification
- Selectable languages (over 20)
- Selectable "time off" function
- Rechargeable and alkaline battery packs
- Optional Bluetooth and GPS
- Optional A-frame and remote antenna
LocPro2 adds the following features:
- Plug & play Bluetooth (Customer can install)
- Weighs much less than the previous vLocPro
- Triangulation depth
- Lithium-ion batteries (plus new battery management software) *over x4 battery life
- MyLocator2 configuration management tool for vLoc Series 2 receivers
Transmitters
A wide range of transmitters are available for use with the vLocPro2 receiver.
- The Loc-1Tx, Loc-5Tx, Loc-10Tx have internal batteries. The FLS again is externally powered with 50V DC (standard) or 100-240V AC (option). See the relevant transmitter data sheets for a full detail of features and performance.
- Loc-1Tx (1 watt) transmitter is a three-frequency transmitter for short range applications.
- Loc-5Tx (5 watt) transmitter has multiple frequencies, signal direction and sheath fault locating modes.
- Loc-10Tx (10 watt) transmitter has our maximum number of frequencies and a true 10W of output, together with signal direction and sheath fault locating modes.
- The Loc-5Tx and Loc-10Tx can transmit 2 frequencies simultaneously.
The Loc-1Tx, Loc-5Tx, Loc-10Tx have internal batteries. See the relevant transmitter data sheets for more details of features and performance.
Loc-1Tx (1 watt) transmitter
Loc-5Tx (5 watt) transmitter
Loc-10Tx (10 watt) transmitter
VM-550
Being small and lightweight does not mean compromising on features.
The NEW VM-550 Receiver features:
- Passive power and 2 active frequencies
- Power (50 or 60Hz), 8kHz, 83kHz
- Twin antenna peak response
- High contrast responsive display
- Simple, four button control pad
- One touch gain control with manual increments
- One touch depth estimation (Imperial or Metric)
- Carbon fiber antenna tube
- IP54 rating
- Audio and visual indication
- Just 2 x AA battery power
- Continuous battery monitoring
The NEW VM-550 Transmitter features:
- 1 watt output power
- Two frequencies
- 8kHz and 83kHz
- High and low output settings
- Induction and Direct connection modes (Automatically selected)
- Range of signal clamp accessories
- Low battery warning
- Good connection indication
- IP54 rating
- Long life battery pack (4 x D cells)
- Hook for hanging transmitter
VM-560
Being small and lightweight does not mean compromising on features.
The NEW VM-560 Receiver features:
- Passive power and 2 active frequencies
- Power (50 or 60Hz), 8kHz, 480kHz
- Twin antenna peak response
- High contrast responsive display
- Simple, four button control pad
- One touch gain control with manual increments
- One touch depth estimation (Imperial or Metric)
- Carbon fiber antenna tube
- IP54 rating
- Audio and visual indication
- Just 2 x AA battery power
- Continuous battery monitoring
The NEW VM-560 Transmitter features:
- 1 watt output power
- Two frequencies
- 8kHz and 480kHz
- High and low output settings
- Induction and Direct connection modes (automatically selected)
- Range of signal clamp accessories
- Low battery warning
- Good connection indication
- IP54 rating
- Long life battery pack (4 x D cells)
- Hook for hanging transmitter
VM-810
The NEW VM-810 Features:
- Classic Design
- Distance Sensitive Left/Right Guidance™
- Fast Response
- Improved Clear & Backlit Display
- Full Crisp Digital Sound
- Precise Single Frequency
- One Button Operation
- Compact & Lightweight Rugged Construction
- "Real Time" Fully Automatic Gain Adjustment
- Water Resistant (IP54)
- Retractable Antenna
- Excellent Battery Life
VM-850
The NEW VM-850 Features:
- One Button Operation
- Distance Sensitive Left/Right Guidance™
- Fast Response
- Improved Clear & Backlit Display
- Full Crisp Digital Sound
- Precise Single Frequency
- Lightweight Rugged Construction
- Water Resistant (IP54)
- Retractable Antenna
- Excellent Battery Life
vLocML2 Receiver
vLocML2 includes all the features available in vLocPro2 plus:
- Location of passive EMS© style markers used by utilities to mark underground assests
- Color coded signal strength indication
- Dedicated line locate mode
- Dedicated marker locate mode
- Similtaneous line and marker locate mode
Transmitters
A wide range of transmitters are available for use with the vLocML2 receiver.
- The Loc-1Tx, Loc-5Tx, Loc-10Tx have internal batteries. The FLS again is externally powered with 50V DC (standard) or 100-240V AC (option). See the relevant transmitter data sheets for a full detail of features and performance.
- Loc-1Tx (1 watt) transmitter is a three-frequency transmitter for short range applications.
- Loc-5Tx (5 watt) transmitter has multiple frequencies, signal direction and sheath fault locating modes.
- Loc-10Tx (10 watt) transmitter has our maximum number of frequencies and a true 10W of output, together with signal direction and sheath fault locating modes.
- The Loc-5Tx and Loc-10Tx can transmit 2 frequencies simultaneously.
The Loc-1Tx, Loc-5Tx, Loc-10Tx have internal batteries. See the relevant transmitter data sheets for more details of features and performance.
Loc-1Tx (1 watt) transmitter
Loc-5Tx (5 watt) transmitter
Loc-10Tx (10 watt) transmitter
vLoc-9800
The NEW vLoc-9800 Features:
- Color display
- Automatic and manual gain options
- Distance Sensitive Left/Right GuidanceTM
- Pushbutton depth & current
- Simple user interface
- vLoc Series 2 enhanced battery life
- Sheath fault location (option)
Metal Detection
VM-880
The VM-880 is the latest revision of the ever-popular 880 ferrous metal locators. It incorporates the following features:
- Dot matrix LCD
- Audio and visual signal strength indicator
- Very lightweight 1.54lbs (0.7kg)
- Ultra-strong carbon fiber antenna tube
- Water resistant antenna tube
- High sensitivity
- Field polarity indicator
- 28 hr battery life from just 2 x AA (LR6) cells
- Continuous battery level indication
- One touch auto sensitivity control with manual incremental control
- 60/50Hz power signal warning
- Soft carry bag supplied as standard
Cable Fault/Defect Mapping
vLocDM2
vLocDM2 Features: (contains the following standard vLoc Series 2 features)
- Rugged ABS & Carbon Fiber construction
- Removable magnetometer foot to reduce weight when used just as a pipeline locator
- IP54 rating for all weather use
- Color display
- High speed processor
- Multiple location modes
- Multiple frequencies
- Pushbutton & continuous depth
- Internal data logging
- Real-time on screen graphing
- Normal & modulated audio modes (separately selectable for Power, Radio & Active modes)
- Selectable languages (over 20)
- Selectable "time off" function
- Rechargeable and alkaline battery packs
- MyLocator2 Locator and Data Management Tool
Sondes
- D18-33-SR44 Sonde
- 0.75in (18 mm) x 3.1in (80 mm) long, 33 kHz, range 12ft (4m)
- 2 x button cell batteries
- D38-33-AA Sonde
- 1.5in (38 mm) x 4.1in (105 mm) long, 33 kHz, range 15ft (5m)
- 1 x AA battery
- D64-33-LR61 Sonde
- 2.5in (64 mm) x 7.3in (186 mm) long, 33 kHz, range 24ft (8m)
- 1 x LR61 battery
- D23F-512-AA / D23F-640-AA Sonde
- 1in (23 mm) x 18in (456 mm) long, range 20ft (7m)
- "Flexible (3 section) Sonde with optional 512Hz or 640Hz for use in cast iron pipes"
- 1 x AA battery
D18-33-SR44 Sonde
D38-33-AA Sonde
D64-33-LR61 Sonde
D23F-512-AA / D23F-640-AA Sonde