Better by design, the budget priced Cable Avoidance Tool is rugged, lightweight and packed full of features: LCD meter, precision locating as standard. Detachable loud speaker, held next to the ear in noisy work conditions. Fingertip controls, adjust sensitivity and rapid switching between the locator's three operating modes. Add the powerful C.Scope accessories and the Cable Avoidance Tool is the main component of a versatile pipe and cable tracing system.
Controls
- On/off control on handle, activated when in use
- Three position function select switch:
- P - Power mode for detecting live, imbalanced cables
- R - Radio mode for detecting re-radiated radio signals
- G - Generator mode for detecting conductors carrying the signal generated by the generator
- Sensitivity control
- Detachable and user replaceable loudspeaker
- User replaceable base protector
- Display shows signal strength, battery condition, operating mode
Depth of detectionThe C.A.T. will typically detect conductors to the following depths:
- P - 3 metres
- R - 2 metres
- G - 3 metres
Sensitivity at 1 metre (typical)
- P - 7m A RMS
- R - 10uA RMS
- G - 10uA RMS
- Response width - 5% of depth
- Location accuracy - 10% of depth
- Batteries - 8 x AA (Supplied)
- Battery life 40 hours intermittent use at 20 deg C
- Weight 3 kg
- Moisture/dust resistant IP65
Railtrack approved