Energized Cable Tracer

SKU: 656601

Energized cable tracer for locating and following buried or hidden live AC cables. Receiver-only design detects the magnetic field around energized conductors, no transmitter needed for live lines — ideal for utility crews and electricians tracing in-service cables before excavation.

$1,355.00

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The Cable Route Tracer is designed to locate, trace and measure the depth of buried energized power cables. The heart of the instrument is a compact control box attached to a precision-wound, swivel-mounted detecting coil that operates from three basic positions:

The receiver of the locator features a filtering circuit that responds only to the existing electrical energy radiating from the buried cable. The chronic problem of identification in congested areas is eliminated, because the receiver is insensitive to telephone lines, gas and water pipes, and steel reinforcing.

Key Features

Locates and traces cable energized with 50/60 Hertz
Three-way swivel detector also measures cable depth.
Weighs only 2.5 lb (1.1 kg); can be used indefinitely with little fatigue
Locator is not affected by telephone lines, gas or water pipes, steel reinforcing or metallic conduit.
Fully transistorized amplifier has 10-turn gain control for wide adjustment range.
Provides up to 150 hours of operation; instrument features a battery test circuit.
Tracer responds to current flowing in the cable, even in metallic conduit.
Two sensitivity ranges enable tracing of cables as much as 8 ft (2.4 m) deep.

The Megger Energized Cable Tracer # 656601 is manufactured by Megger. Valley Instrument Service is an authorized Megger dealer offering full sales support, NIST-traceable calibration, and expert technical assistance.

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This product is part of a family with 3 models. Select a model below to view details.

Model	Description	Price
AccuTrace Cable Route Tracer 656621	AccuTrace transmitter/receiver pair for tracing buried pipes and cables. Transmitter applies a low-frequency signal to the cable; receiver tracks the signal above ground to follow the route and estimate burial depth. For de-energized cables and pipes; pairs with the 656626 ring clamp for inductive coupling on cables that cannot be opened for direct connection.	$3,910.00	View Details →
Energized Cable TracerCurrent 656601	Energized cable tracer for locating and following buried or hidden live AC cables. Receiver-only design detects the magnetic field around energized conductors, no transmitter needed for live lines — ideal for utility crews and electricians tracing in-service cables before excavation.	$1,355.00	Viewing
Split-Box Pipe & Cable Locator 656902	Hand-held split-box pipe and cable locator for tracing underground conductive networks — water and gas mains, telephone, cable TV, and electric power cables. Patented super-inductive technology energizes lines via inductive coupling (no direct connection required) or via conductive connection. Audible and visual signal indicators determine burial depth and locate valve caps, manhole covers, and other metallic masses.	$2,145.00	View Details →

Accessories, replacement sensors, and parts for this product family.

Model	Description	Price
MLS 55-3 Push-Sonde Locating Beacon, 18.5 mm Ø, 33 kHz 810696	MLS 55-3 push-sonde locating beacon — a small 18.5 mm diameter transmitter that emits a 33 kHz signal for tracing the position of non-metallic pipes, conduits, and inaccessible voids. Push or pull the sonde through the conduit; locators like the Megger 656902 Split-Box Pipe & Cable Locator track the signal above ground to mark its position and depth.	$929.50	View Details →
Ring Clamp for 656621 656626	Inductive ring clamp accessory for the Megger AccuTrace 656621 cable route tracer. Couples the transmitter signal to an exposed cable section without a direct electrical connection — useful when tracing live cables that cannot safely be opened for direct hook-up.	$865.00	View Details →

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