Subsurface Instruments VF-3 Utility Locator
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For quick and accurate utility location: use the VF-3 utility locator
Avoid costly and time intensive line strikes with the VF-3 Pipe and Cable Locator. Easy to learn and use, the VF-3 is perfect for new-hires and seasoned professionals alike. This is Subsurface Instruments’ best selling pipe and cable locator.
Save trips across the site with the wireless connection
With a wireless connection between the transmitter and receiver, frequencies can be changed from up to 400 yards away with the press of a button. This means you can locate lines faster and save valuable time on the jobsite.
Multiple frequencies for precise line identification
Multiple operating frequencies allow your team to locate utilities in a variety of EMF environments and to confidently identify the right line without worrying about bleed through.
In the Box
- Variable frequency receiver
- Variable frequency 3-watt 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).
Applications
- Pipeline Location
- Cable Location
- Buried Electric Line Location
- Traced PVC Location
- Traced Fiberoptic Location
- Sewer Camera Sonde Pinpointing
Please Note: if you are looking for a unit with a higher output, or with a rechargeable battery system, please take a look at the VF-10 or VF-10 Rechargeable pipe and cable locators.
Technical Specifications
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Transmitter Available Operating Frequencies |
Range from 12Hz to 200kHz |
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Transmitter 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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Transmitter Load Matching |
Automatic from 5 Ω to 25,000 Ω |
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Transmitter Output Power |
3 power settings Low & Medium Frequency Range: 0.2w to 3w High |
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Transmitter Power Source |
(8) “C” cell batteries |
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Transmitter Battery Life |
Continuous: 8-15 hours (Dependent on load, frequency, power setting) |
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Transmitter Operating Temperature |
-4° F to 133° F (-20° C to 55° C) |
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Transmitter Ingress Protection Rating |
IP65 |
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Transmitter Dimensions |
8.5” x 5.8” x 2.5” (21 cm x 15 cm x 6 cm) |
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Transmitter Weight |
C-cell: 2.2 lbs (1 kg) with batteries |
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Transmitter Country of Origin |
United States of America |
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Transmitter 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) |