Made - Model Aqua-PL -Plastic Water Pipe Locator
Aqua-PL is a dedicated equipment for detecting and pinpointing water pipes. It is particularly aimed at plastic networks (PE, PVC) but it is also suitable to metallic pipes. Aqua-PL is based on the injection of an acoustic and percussive signature in the network to be detected,alongside a ground sensor used to capture the signal and accurately determine the vertical position of the pipe.
The transmitter can inject a signature either from a fire hydrant or a water column through its 2 coupling accessories.
The receiver is a new generation of ground sensor that can achieve highly sensitive detection over a long distance.
The data collected are transmitted to a tablet and processed in real time, results are displayed graphically for an easy and user-friendly interpretation of the pipe location.
A radio link between the ground sensor and the transmitter allows the user to control the injection mode remotely : On/Off, configuration of injection cycles, injection medium, …
This feature makes it possible to modify the injection characteristics in real time according to the field conditions.
Aqua-PL stands out from alternative technologies (GPR, electromagnetic, acoustic...) on the following points :
- No intrusion in the network (no insertion of push rod)
- No water outage among subscribers
- Discrimination (definitely locates the desired network)
- Detection over a long range (up to 400 meters)
- Detection of main pipe and service pipe
- Automated, ergonomic, rapid diagnostic interpretation and usable by no-expert users
- Fast implementation of the injection system. Long range coverage guaranteed thanks to direct access to water columns or fire hydrants