Vivax Metrotech VM-550 Drop Locator

TheVM-550 Drop Locatorkit is a general-purpose locator used to detect buried pipe and cable services in a variety of situations.

With a 50/60Hz passive power locating frequency and three active frequencies of 512/640Hz, 8.19kHz, and 83KhZ, the VM-550 is will meet the requirements of those wishing to detect the presence of active power cables and to trace short ranges. The VM-550FF transmitter also has the additional frequency of 8kHz Fault-find so it can be used to detect the presence of ground to sheath faults on cable when used with the VM-510 Stand Alone A-Frame fault locator or an Accessory A-frame plugged into the vLocPro2, vLoc-9800 or vLocML2 Receivers.

The 1-Watt VM-550FF transmitter applies a locate frequency by direct connection or induction. Optional Induction Clamps can be used to clamp around a line and induce the locate signal onto it.