Split-Box Pipe & Cable Locator

Split-Box Pipe and Cable Locator

The Megger 656902 Split-box Pipe and Cable Locator is a hand-held instrument in the classic "split-box" design, consisting of a transmitter and a receiver. The instrument traces underground conductive networks such as water and gas mains, telephone, cable TV, and electric power cables. It determines buried lines depth and locates underground metallic masses such as valve caps and manhole covers.

Designed with patented super-inductive technology, the Split-box Pipe and Cable Locator is lightweight, portable, and easy to use. For easy transport, the instrument and accessories are supplied with a protective tote bag.

To locate and trace an underground metallic line, the line is energized with a radio-frequency signal generated by the transmitter and then detected by the receiver. Inductive or conductive modes of operation are available.

The inductive operational mode does not require direct mechanical line connection. The transmitter can energize a buried line without the need to uncover it. Just place the transmitter on the ground or pavement above the line which, once induced with the transmitted signal, retransmits the signal through the ground and air in a pattern that corresponds to its path. The line carries the signal several hundred yards depending on its depth, the mineralization and conductivity of the soil, and the transmitter power setting.

Key Features

• Discovers location and depth of underground wires, cables, and pipes and finds buried metallic masses
• Choice of inductive or conductive location modes, depending on the degree of access to the buried feature and level of interference in the area
• Choice of high or low transmitter signal strength settings and high or low receiver sensitivity settings for greater accuracy
• Provides pulsing signal for conserving battery life, improving detection when there is a weak signal, or distinguishing the transmitted signal when there is interference in the area
• Mass locating feature finds buried metallic masses without use of the transmitter

The Megger Split-Box Pipe & Cable Locator # 656902 is manufactured by Megger. Valley Instrument Service is an authorized Megger dealer offering full sales support, NIST-traceable calibration, and expert technical assistance.