Cable Avoidance Tool

Cable Avoidance Tool

Technical Specification

Cable Avoidance Tool
Cable Avoidance Tool XD

Signal Generator SGV

Controls

• On/off
• Power increase/decrease - SGV
• Pulse/continuous
• Audio mute

Controls

• On/off control. Press for 'on', release for 'off'. Battery check   tone   at switch on
• 3 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 SGV Signal Generator or from   the Sonde   Transmitter
• Sensitivity Control
• Push button to activate depth measurement - XD only

Display

Large, easy to read liquid crystal display. Shock resistant, mounted behind poly carbonate lens for maximum protection. The display indicates:
• Signal strength.
• Battery conditiononly..
• Confirmation of selected mode.
• Depth in G mode - XD only.

Frequency : P - 50-400 Hz R - 15-20 kHz G - 33 kHz

Depth of detection (Applicable For Model XD)
The Cable Avoidance Tool will typically detect at the following depths: P - 3 metres R - 2 metres G - 3 metres
Depth measurement - XD only
Range: 0.25 - 3.0m (line) 1.0 - 6.0m (sonde)
Batteries 8 x AA - Typical life 40 hours

Weight : 3.0 kgs (including batteries)

Moisture/duct resistant to IP65

Connections

• Connection mode socket.
• Connection mode earth socket.

Audio indications

• Audio feedback on button press.
• Audio frequency drops to indicate a good connection.
• Audio frequency on induced mode changes with power level.
• Audio output pulsed to indicate pulsed mode.
• Low battery indication.

Display (SGV)

Multisegment LCD indicating the following:
• Frequency.
• Pulse / Continuous signal.
• Output level.
• Battery condition.
• Output current bargraph connected/induced.
• Speaker mute.

Output : 33kHz

Batteries : 4 x 'D' cells -Typical life 40 hours.

Weight : 3.4 kgs (including batteries)

Signal Clamp
• Spring loaded jaws. • 100mm diameter. • Robust construction.