Cable Path Locator, Cable Finder, Cable Route Locator

STLOC10 GPS Pathfinder Pipe & Cable Route Tracer

The latest Pathfinder Pipe Cable locator based on SAF technology is designed to provide the operators a cable route tracer that can be utilized for cable & pipe locating in the most congested utility environment for long distance tracing of pipe or cables.

The high-power precision cable pipe locating system is ideally suited for tracing of metallic pipes installed at high depth in oil-gas deployments and HDD installations of telecom fiber optical cable & power cables. The Pathfinder system 10-watt transmitter (nominal) provides up to 12 watts of output power for high depth cable pipe surveys up to 10.6 meters.

With the new large LCD display that provides the operator compass based orientation with respect to buried cable being traced will allow any operator at any level of experience to trace a specific buried cable at walking speed.

The Pathfinder is a multi-frequency cable pipe route locator that provides the operators the option to add or delete over 36 frequency options based on field requirements ranging from 512Hz to 476.2kHz, to allow the operator to choose low to high frequency most ideal for that specific utility locating environment.

Pathfinder is offered in two model options:

- without built in GPS and datalogging
- cable route locating receiver with GPS & datalogging built in.

Pathfinder GPS based cable route locator provides the capability to perform survey grade cable pipe route plotting gps points of route surveyed along with other key information.

The Pathfinder, irrespective of model option chosen, provides other advanced features necessary for route tracing such as

Compass Mode
Left Right Arrow function
Live Depth and Current measurements
Operating frequency.

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Features

Multi-frequency locator that provides the operators the option to add or delete over 100 frequency options based on field requirements ranging from 512Hz to 200kHz, to allow the operator choose low to high frequency most ideal for that specific utility locating environment.
Remote Link (Optional): The Operator can control the transmitter from the receiver itself allowing fast tracing with a one-man operation from up to 300 meters or beyond.
Long LCD backlit display to allow the operator follow the locator guidance for quick locates.
Realtime live depth & current measurement.
Auto impedance matching.
Multiple modes for Locating.
- Compass mode for orientation
- Left right arrow for guidance
- Active transmitter mode with multiple frequency option for both direct connection & inductive locate
- Passive RF Mode
- Current measurement

Specification

Pathﬁnder STLOC10 Precision Pipe Cable Locating Receiver, Technical Speciﬁcations:

Parameters	STLOC 10
Available Operating Frequencies	Upto 36 User conﬁgurable frequencies: 200 Hz, 256 Hz, 273 Hz, 400 Hz, 512 Hz, 560 Hz, 570 Hz, 577 Hz, 640 Hz, 760 Hz, 797 Hz, 815 Hz, 870 Hz, 920 Hz, 940 Hz, 1.01 kHz, 1.02 kHz, 1.1 kHz, 1.45 kHz, 4 kHz, 8.192 kHz, 8.4 kHz, 8.9 kHz, 9.2 kHz, 32.768 kHz, 65.53 kHz, 82.70 kHz, 83.00 kHz, 93 kHz, 116 kHz, 117.850 kHz, 131 kHz, 145 kHz, 200 kHz, 262 kHz, 476.2 kHz
Passive Modes	50Hz & 60Hz Live Sound; Radio Frequency & Rectiﬁed CP
Antenna Mode	Simultaneous peak/null (dual horizontal antennas & vertical antenna), pin-point peak (dual horizontal ectional guidance, peak (single horizontal antenna) & null (single vertical antenna)
Display Indicators	Backlit segmented LCD bar graph, battery condition, continuous mode signal strength, depth measurement, line orientation, left /right line guidance, operating mode, volume level & function indicators
Navigation features	Left Right Arrow, Compass Mode for Orientation, for cable Route & Identiﬁcation
Push Button Selection	6 Buttons for Power, Frequency, Mode selection, Shift/Log/Depth/P-Link, Gain or Up & Down. Shift button allows for selection of "Optional *" functions such as Remote transmitter control connectivity, GPS On/Off
Audio Indication	Variable pitch & LiveSound 4 volume selections including mute
Additional guidance indication	Vibrating handle
Current Measurement	Display indicates relative current
Display	Large LCD Display, Backlit, (4” Diagonal, 2.5” x 3.1”)
Power Source	Lithium-Ion Rechargeable battery
Battery Life	Continuous: 30 hours; Intermittent: 82 hours
Signal Strength	LCD bar graph, absolute signal strength 0-999
Gain Control	Manual gain adjustment & automatic centering
Dynamic Range	126 dB
Depth Measurement	DIGITAL: 3-digit LCD readout .02m-10.6m \| Optional: 20m MANUAL: 45° triangulation method
Units	Metric / Imperial, based on user selection
Live Measurement	Depth & Current, simultaneous at user option
Operating Temperature	-20º C to +55º C
Dimensions	77cm x 24cm
Weight	1.9 kg ± 0.1 kg
Environmental	IP65
Optional features*:
Datalogging	>=10000 datalogs (2GB SD Card) or higher
GPS	Breadcrumb data captured automatically every 7 seconds. Additionally, Speciﬁc locations can be logged based on user selection.
Communication	2GB Or higher SD Card, Mini USB Port
Wireless Communication	Bluetooth
Optional feature**	Pathlink: enables the user to remotely control the transmitter using the receiver. The frequency and power output of the transmitted signal can be controlled up to 800 meters.

*&** selection of optional features will result in model change.

STLOC10 Transmitter Technical Speciﬁcations:

Model Options	Pathﬁnder
Max Output power	12W
Active line frequencies	Up to 36 User conﬁgurable frequencies: 200 Hz, 256 Hz, 273 Hz, 400 Hz, 512 Hz, 560 Hz, 570 Hz, 577 Hz, 640 Hz, 760 Hz, 797 Hz, 815 Hz, 870 Hz, 920 Hz, 940 Hz, 1.01 kHz, 1.02 kHz, 1.1 kHz, 1.45 kHz, 4 kHz, 8.192 kHz, 8.4 kHz, 8.9 kHz, 9.2 kHz, 32.768 kHz, 65.53 kHz, 82.70 kHz, 83.00 kHz, 93 kHz, 116 kHz, 117.850 kHz, 131 kHz, 145 kHz, 200 kHz,262 kHz, 476.2 kHz 3 Dual frequencies: 815Hz/33kHz, 815Hz /82kHz, 8Hz/82kHz
Load matching	Automatic 5 to 25000 ohms
Display	LCD
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
Output power setting	10 power settings Low & Medium Frequency Range: 0.2 to 12 Watt (<8kHz); 10 Watt (8 to 44kHz)
High Power Output Mode	Yes, Voltage Boost upto 130 Volts
DFF mode	Yes, DFF Mode can be used for sheath fault locating if earth return probe (A frame is purchased separately)
Power source	Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries, 10.8V battery charge included
Operating time	Continuous: 8 ~20 hours depending on load, frequency, power setting. Intermittent: 40 ~60 hours
Weight	2.7kG
Size	41 cm x 16 cm x 15 cm
Operating Temperature	-20°C to 55°C
Environmental rating	IP65

Experience

STLOC10 Pathfinder GPS application in National High-Speed Rail Project
Utility detection for National High-Speed Rail Project. National High-Speed Rail had the requirement for a utility locating device for preliminary survey & route tracing of buried utilities prior initiation of a project works. This is because, NHSRCL site includes many localities which include Municipality areas, Panchayats, Railways lands etc. In addition, to validate available built maps of laid utilities & finally, to obtain GPS coordinates of cable /pipe routers being traced. ...

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Mapping of Underground Utilities
As built maps of utilities are made in reference to specific points, which become null and void as the civic layout changes. Most times, such maps do not even exist. The utilities are often confronted with the task of ensuring expansion of buried services, without knowing the locations or routes of their utility assets. The contractor is bestowed the responsibility to execute the work of new installation of cables or pipes or even over ground structures such as fly overs, freeways or buildings without damaging existing buried cable and pipe utility services. The task faced by the contractor (or the user i.e the utility itself) is applicable to all types of utilities and especially buried utilities such as water pipes, sewer pipes, power cables etc. The onus of avoidance of buried utilities is of the contractor. Many a contractor recognize that they are faced with the task of mapping a jungle of underground utilities, that are a result of decades of installation of buried services such as sewer, water, power etc independently and without correlation to each other, as they were and are installed under tender or contract for installation of services for that specific user alone for example a telco, water board, municipality or a power discom. The mapping of such buried services , not detection but comprehensive development of maps of various types of buried utilities, requires both a background in surveying and construction and in depth knowledge of advanced GPRs and other associated underground locating devices such as pipe & cable locators, magnetic locators etc. While most contractors would want a one stop product solution to mapping of buried utility services, there isn't a single shot answer. The question in fact in relation to mapping of buried utilities , once again not detection of utilities, but mapping is ...

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When is a ground penetrating radar beneficial in locating of underground pipes & cable utilities ?
The task of Locating underground utilities can be bifurcated into two deliverables: 1. Detection of underground utilities 2. Mapping of underground utilities If we take a this can be further subdivided into: a. Detection of metallic cables & pipes, whether energized current carrying utilities or non energized utilities such as signaling cables, metallic pipes etc. b. Detection of DI pipes, metallic manholes etc. c. Non-metallic HDPE telecom pipes, fiberglass manholes, etc. Underground cable & pipe utility locating requires the use a combination of various equipments and techniques which need to be chosen based on desired deliverables and then correctly employed to obtain the desired results. If the answer is a , an operator with basic training on usage of the ever dependable CSCOPE DXL2 Cable avoidance tool or CAT33XD Cable avoidance tool, can do the job blindfolded. If the answer is b, an additional metal detector &/or magnetic locator is required. If the answer is c. The use of a ground penetrating radar or GPR is necessary. In layman term, Fundamentally, both a and B operate on the principle of detecting electromagnetic energy (based on specified frequencies) . In case of CSCOPE Pipe & Cable locator standard features include capability to detect both 50Hz passive power signal frequency and the capability to transmit an electromagnetic energy (at a specified frequency) and in turn detection of a small amount of frequency. The time delay allows detection of range of the target. Whereas. In case of a ground penetrating radar, The GPR transmits a very short pulse of e.m. energy into the material by a transmitting antenna at a wide range of higher frequencies in comparison to a pipe & cable locator . Energy reflected by discontinuities is captured by a receiving antenna. Depth range & resolution are related to the radar frequency, transmitted power, host material e.m. properties and ...

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Stop Before You Dig
The civic layout of India based on the growing need for housing and roads has changed beyond recognition. As a result As-built maps of underground utility assets, if existing , have been rendered redundant and cannot be used for reference for the presence of buried utility assets. JCB Excavators or manual labour at work in the country are digging in the blind at most times, at the peril of significant safety concerns of digging directly into live high voltage cables. Such cuts of buried cables can lead to , in order of priority, fatality to the person excavating and serious losses to the company who has taken the work contract. Not to mention the relative inconvenience to the citizens. The underground space is a jungle of energized power cables, dead power cables, water pipes, jelly filled telephone cables and optical fiber cables. The detection of these assets is an absolute must before undertaking any excavation activity. Detection of buried utility services requires utilization of specialised proven pipe and cable locator equipments also referred by some as cable route tracers and others as cable avoidance tools. While the use of these equipment is mandatory in most developed countries, the equipment find acceptance by only more professional companies in India whereas the general contractors who take on jobs carry on work without consideration. Many safety-oriented organizations in India propagate utilisation of buried cable pipe detectors as standard safety equipment. Many major users in India are also pushing financial damage in case of a utility cut as a measure to cause the contractors to ensure use of methods which allow prevention of cuts of cables and pipes. Internationally, as is the case in the united kingdom, utilization of cable avoidance tools from pipe cable locator manufacturers such as cscope uk is a standard HSE requirement. Premier ...

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Faq

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Can be do Route Tracking with STLOC10?

Yes, it provides 36 freqeuncy options, user configurable, which can be selected based on operating environment, for performing route tracing in STLOC10-GPS only.
Can STLOC10 GPS plot data on Google maps?

Yes, STLOC10GPS captures GPS data during route tracing in two ways, automatic continuous acqusition or additionally operator can log specific points. both can be plotted on google in STLOC10-GPS only.
Can we mark any point/utility in GPS data manually?

Yes, We can log any point/utility manually in STLOC10-GPS only.
Can we get depth of utility by STLOC10?

Yes, We can get depth of utility Automatically and Manually in STLOC10-GPS only.
Can STLOC10 detect Power Cable?

Yes, in power mode in STLOC10-GPS only.
What is the maximum output power of STLOC10?

12 Watt Max output power.
How many frequencies do the STLOC10 have?

STLOC10 have 36 Frequencies that are user configurable.
What is the maximum depth of STLOC10?

Upto 10.6m with Transmitter. Optionally avalable in higher depth configurations.
Which type of Utilities are detected in STLOC10?

Any metallic utilities such as Cable, Pipeline & Armoured OFC with minimum length of 20m.
Does STLOC10 Detect OFC Cable?

Yes, It can detect armoured OFC.
Can STLOC10 use as cable Fault Locator?

It can Detect Sheath Fault with the additional "A frame" alongwith the instrument.
Which type of Batteries are used in STLOC10?

Primary bettery supply provided is Rechargeable Li-ion batteries.
What is Battery backup of STLOC10 Receiver & Transmitter?

Continuous: 8-20 hours depending on load, frequency, Power setting. Intermittent 40-60 hours.
Does STLOC10 have Left Right Arrow mode?

Yes, It has Left Right Arrow mode alongwith the Compass.
Does STLOC10 has automatic depth function?

Yes, it has automatic depth function.
What is the IP rating of STLOC10?

It is IP65. i.e. Dust Proof, water proof & impact proof.

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STLOC10 GPS Pathfinder Pipe & Cable Route Tracer

STLOC10 GPS Pathfinder Pipe & Cable Route Tracer

STLOC10 Pathfinder GPS application in National High-Speed Rail Project

Mapping of Underground Utilities

When is a ground penetrating radar beneficial in locating of underground pipes & cable utilities ?

Stop Before You Dig

Can be do Route Tracking with STLOC10?

Can STLOC10 GPS plot data on Google maps?

Can we mark any point/utility in GPS data manually?

Can we get depth of utility by STLOC10?

Can STLOC10 detect Power Cable?

What is the maximum output power of STLOC10?

How many frequencies do the STLOC10 have?

What is the maximum depth of STLOC10?

Which type of Utilities are detected in STLOC10?

Does STLOC10 Detect OFC Cable?

Can STLOC10 use as cable Fault Locator?

Which type of Batteries are used in STLOC10?

What is Battery backup of STLOC10 Receiver & Transmitter?

Does STLOC10 have Left Right Arrow mode?

Does STLOC10 has automatic depth function?

What is the IP rating of STLOC10?

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