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Mission Bay Technologies — California-Based Partner to Global Technology Leaders
Mission Bay Technologies — California-Based Partner to Global Technology Leaders

Underground Pipe & Cable Locator for Utility Detection

The vScan Underground Pipe & Cable Locator is a professional utility locating system designed to quickly and accurately locate buried pipes, electrical cables, and underground utilities before excavation. Ideal for utility contractors, municipalities, construction crews, plumbers, electricians, and public works departments, the vScan helps prevent costly utility strikes and improves jobsite safety.

With passive power and radio locating modes, plus active locating at 33 kHz and 131 kHz, the vScan delivers reliable underground utility detection with minimal training. Features including depth measurement, current measurement, compass guidance, self-calibration, optional GPS, and onboard data logging make it a powerful solution for daily field use.

Ideal Applications

  • Underground utility locating
  • Pipe locating
  • Cable locating
  • Utility mapping
  • Construction
  • Water utilities
  • Gas utilities
  • Electrical contractors
  • Excavation safety
  • Public works

Key Features

  • Locate buried pipes and cables
  • Passive power (50 Hz) and radio locating
  • Active locating at 33 kHz & 131 kHz
  • Depth measurement
  • Current measurement
  • Compass guidance
  • Self-test and automatic calibration
  • Internal data logging
  • Optional GPS
  • Audible, visual, and vibration alerts
  • Lightweight, field-proven design

Technical Specifications

Specification Value
Detection Modes Power, Radio, Active
Passive Frequencies 50 Hz Power, 100 Hz PPS, Radio
Active Frequencies 33 kHz & 131 kHz
Depth Measurement Yes
Current Measurement Yes
Compass Guidance Yes
Self Calibration Automatic
Data Storage Yes
GPS Optional
Alerts Audible, Visual & Vibration
Battery 6 × AA Alkaline
Country of Origin Germany
HS Code 9031.80

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