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Service drop and utility drop locators by Vivax-Metrotech

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The VM-560 is a general-purpose locator used to detect buried pipe and cable services in a variety of situations. With a 50/60Hz passive power locating frequency and three active frequencies, the VM-560 locator will meet the requirements of those wishing to detect the presence of active power cables and to trace short ranges. The VM-560 transmitter also has the additional frequency of 8kHz Fault-find so it can be used to detect the presence of ground to sheath faults on cable when used with the VM-510 Stand Alone A-Frame fault locator.

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Service Drop Locator & Metal Detector

VM-585 - Vivax-Metrotech Corp

The VM-585 is a combination of the popular VM-550 utility locator with the added beneﬁt of a built in Ferrous Metal Detector. This makes it ideal for locating short distance runs such as service drops and to detect buried ferrous metal objects such as buried valve box covers, buried tanks, and manhole covers. The advanced ﬁltering of the VM-585‘s metal detector rejects materials such as bottle caps and aluminum cans and zeros in on ﬁnding only ferrous materials. The manual gain control allows it to be controlled and able to work close to large metal objects such as automobiles and chain link fences while still looking for the targets underground. The VM-585 will locate through asphalt, concrete, or grass and in temporary conditions such as snow.

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Utility Locator

VM-810 - Vivax-Metrotech Corp

Using the correct frequency makes a world of diﬀerence when locating buried utilities. The depth of the utility, size, material, and amount of congestion (proximity of other utilities) all need to be taken into consideration for the correct frequency selection. Large diameter, direct buried pipes with bell housing ends that use insulators and rubber gaskets, such as water or gas require a higher frequency while smaller diameter, well-grounded direct buried or long distance in conduits work, better with a lower frequency. The VM-810 operates at 83.1kHz which is ideal for water and gas utilities which generally are larger pipes with bell housings and gaskets. The VM-810’s higher frequency is also good for locating ungrounded small diameter drop wires and inducing signals through the soil, onto services when direct connecting is not an option.

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