Cable Avoidance Tool: Technical Specifications
Controls:
On/Off switch, spring loaded trigger switch under handle.
Function select switch.
3 positions: P – Power mode
R – Radio Mode
G – Generator Mode
Sensitivity Control
Depth Switch (XD model only)
Indications:
Audio
Removable and user replaceable loudspeaker.
Visual.
Multisegment LCD giving indications of the following:
Signal strength
Mode
Battery Condition
Depth (XD model only)
Performance:
Mode Sensitivity Depth of Detection Filter Bandwidth
on typical conductor
Power 7mA 3m 50-500Hz
Radio 12µA 2m 10-30kHz
Generator 2µA 5m 32.1-33.4kHz
Response Width – 5% of depth
Location Accuracy – 10% of depth
Depth Measurement (XD Only):
G Mode only
Range: 0.2m to 3m (line), 0.85m to 4.5m (sonde)
Accuracy: ± 5% @ 1m
Construction:
Case moulded from high impact plastic, sealed to IP65
Weight: 2.9kg (including batteries)
Size: 720mm x 270mm x 63mm
Designed to withstand 1metre drop onto a hard surface.
Power source:
Internal 8 “AA” (LR6) cells (alkaline recommended).
Battery life 40Hrs intermittent use at 20°C.
Note: Performance figures stated can be affected by site conditions such
as soil type, moisture, temperature, and unusually strong electromagnetic
fields.
The Cable Avoidance Tool and Cable Avoidance Tool XD are in compliance
with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Council
Directive 89/336/EEC. Compliance has been demonstrated by testing
representative samples to the relevant harmonised standards.
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