Subsurface Instruments VF-10 Utility Locator
Easily locate underground utilities with the VF-10 pipe and cable locator
Avoid costly and time intensive line strikes with the Subsurface Instruments VF-10 Pipe and Cable Locator. Easy to learn and use, the VF-10 is perfect for new-hires and seasoned professionals alike.
With a powerful variable 10 watt transmitter, the VF-10 can function over long distances and locate deep lines.
This device has eight industry standard operating frequencies, allowing the user to locate underground utilities in a variety of EMF environments.
Applications for the VF-10 Utility Locator:
- Pipelines
- Cables
- Buried Electric Lines
- Traced PVC
- Traced Fiber Optic
- Sewer Camera Sondes
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The VF-10 can find more than cables and pipelines.
The VF-10 is an ideal tool for locating buried power cables, CATV cables, gas and water pipes, sewer lines, telecommunication lines, fiber optic cables with sheathing, sondes, and inspection camera transmitters. If the line conducts electricity, the VF-10 can find it. Additionally, with the industry standard frequencies of 8 kHz, 33 kHz, and 512 kHz, the unit can locate most sondes, even in buried PVC, ceramic, or plastic pipelines.
The VF-10 Pipe and Cable Locator System
The 5-10 Watt Variable Transmitter: versatility in any locating environment
The PL VF-10 transmitter has a variable 5-watt or 10-watt power output for stronger signals and deeper detection. The transmitter has eight different operating frequencies (512 Hz, 815 Hz, 8khz, 33kHz, 65kHz, 82kHz, 200kHz and 480kHz) ensuring that whatever the locating environment, the operator can locate without EMF interference.
The Variable Frequency Receiver: tune out EMF interference
The VF-10 receiver is remotely connected to the transmitter allowing the operator to change the locating frequency and transmitter power output from up to 400 yards away with the touch of a button.
A large, high-contrast LCD screen offers a clearly visible signal response in any lighting. Automatic depth, current, and location arrows are readable in the brightest sunshine or during dim early morning and late evening locates.
The VF-10 Pipe and Cable Locator Kit Includes
- Variable frequency receiver
- Variable frequency and wattage transmitter
- Direct connection cables
- Ground Rod
- Alkaline Batteries
- User Manual
- Protective padded carrying case
- 1 year warranty. (Warranty extends to 4 years when registered within 30 days of original purchase).
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PL VF-10 Pipe and Cable Locator Technical Specifications
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Available Operating Frequencies |
Range from 512Hz to 480kHz |
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Indicators |
AC load assistance measurement, relative ohms, voltage, live voltage output, current output, power level, frequency, mode, battery indication alert, low battery indicator audio/visual with modulated low battery warning transmitted to the receiver |
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Load Matching |
Automatic from 5 Ω to 25,000 Ω |
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Output Power |
10 power settings Low & Medium Frequency Range: 0.2w to 10w High. Frequencies (above 44kHz) : 0.2 to 1w |
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Power Source |
(12) “D” cell batteries |
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Battery Life |
8-20 hours (depending on load, frequency, power setting) Intermittent: 40-60 hours |
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Operating Temperature |
-4° F to 133° F (-20° C to 55° C) |
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Ingress Protection Rating |
IP65 |
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Dimensions |
16” x 6.32” x 6” (41 cm x 16 cm x 15 cm) |
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Weight |
D-cell: 8 lbs (3.6 kg); Li-Ion: 6 lbs (2.7 kg) |
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Country of Origin |
United States of America |
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Warranty |
1 Year warranty. 48 Month (4 Years) Warranty when registered at http://www.ssilocators.com/warranty-registration within 1 month of the date of purchase. |
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Receiver Operating Frequencies |
480kHz, 200kHz, 131kHz, 82.315kHz, 65.536kHz, 32.768kHz, 8.192kHz, 4.010kHz, 815Hz, 797Hz, 640Hz & 512Hz |
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Receiver Sonde |
640Hz, 512Hz, 815Hz, 8.192 kHz & 32.768kHz |
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Receiver Passive Power Modes |
50env & 60env, LiveSound TM; Radio Frequency; Rectified CP 50Hz & Rectified CP 60Hz |
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Receiver Antenna Mode |
Simultaneous peak/null (dual horizontal antennas & vertical antenna), pin-point peak (dual horizontal antennas), directional guidance, peak (single horizontal antenna) & null (single vertical antenna) |
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Receiver Display |
Indicators back-lit segmented LCD bar graph, battery condition, continuous mode signal strength, depth measurement, line orientation, left/right line guidance, operating mode, volume level & function indicators |
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Receiver Power Source |
(6) "C" Alkaline batteries |
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Receiver Battery Life |
Continuous 30h. – Intermittent 82h. |
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Receiver Signal Strength |
LCD bar graph, absolute signal strength 0-999 |
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Receiver Gain Control |
Left/ Right Guidance Mode: Automatic |
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Receiver All Other Locate Modes |
Manual gain adjustment & automatic centering |
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Receiver Dynamic Range |
126 dB |
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Receiver Depth Measurement |
3 digit LCD readout of push-button measurement (1 inch – 30 feet) (.02m-10.6m) with accuracy > 5% of depth. (Digital measurement) |
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Receiver Operating Temperature |
-4ºF to +133ºF (-20ºC to +55ºC) |
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Receiver Ingress Protection Rating |
IP65 |
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Receiver Dimensions |
30.3” x 9.4” (77cm x 24cm) |
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Receiver Weight |
4.2 lbs (1.9 kg) |