Cable and pipe locator offers advanced signal acquisition and filtering technology
May 2016Maintenance, Test & Measurement, Calibration
Built on a proven design and with Pathfinder SAF Technology at its core, the 8879v3 offers Rycom’s most advanced signal acquisition and filtering technology. The 8879v3 cable and pipe locator offers a utility locator FrequencyFlex allowing users to adapt the system to their specific needs. Multiple active frequencies allow the user to locate the cable/pipe with minimum interference and maintain the ability to continue locating past faults and around conduit bends. Passive frequencies identify ‘live’ and charged lines by their naturally occurring electromagnetic fields. The 8879v3 offers multiple passive frequencies allowing line locating without the use of a transmitter.
Updated transmitter functions include multi-frequency coupled induction ranging from 8 to 118 kHz, and automatic impedance matching for direct connections. The 5 or 10 W transmitter has the ability to apply two frequencies simultaneously. From one transmitter setting the user can locate the main line as well as other services by ‘lighting up’ the entire site.
The 8879v3 can quickly locate faults when used with the optional ‘A-frame’ GRP (ground return probe). As the operator moves towards the fault, the receiver will respond with a rapidly peaking signal. When the ‘A-frame’ is directly over the fault, the receiver will provide a null response.
Conduit pinches can be located using the optional Sondes. Operating on various active frequencies, Rycom Instruments Sondes are pushed into non-pressurised conduits and pipes until they reach the point of pinch or blockage. Traceable 7,6 metres in the air and 3 metres in cast iron, the 8879v3 receiver will identify the precise location of the line blockage.
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