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Rycom Instruments - Model SnapTRACK -Precision Locating System
The SnapTRACK Precision Locating System, produced by Rycom Instruments, is designed to offer an advanced solution for utility locators. Featuring Pathfinder SAF Technology at its core, it incorporates Rycom’s most sophisticated signal acquisition and filtering technology. The system's FrequencyFlex capability allows users to customize frequency settings to reduce interference and accurately locate utilities even around bends and faults. With multiple passive frequencies, it can identify live lines based on their electromagnetic fields without requiring a transmitter. The updated transmitter functions include enhanced induction capabilities, multi-frequency coupled induction ranging from 8 kHz to 118 kHz, and automatic impedance matching for better direct connections. Available in 5 or 10-watt versions, the transmitter can apply two frequencies simultaneously, illuminating the entire site for efficient location. The SnapTRACK system features an ergonomically designed receiver with a backlit digital display, providing depth measurements up to 25 feet and current measurements for identifying target utilities in crowded spaces. Optional features like the STAFF GRP probe enhance fault locating capabilities, while the Sondes enable pinpointing blockages within non-pressurized conduits. The system is built to offer reliability and precision, simplifying the process of utility locating.Built on a proven design, and with Pathfinder SAF Technology™ at its core, the SnapTRACK® offers RYCOM’s most advanced signal acquisition and filtering technology. The SnapTRACK® cable & pipe locator offers utility locators FrequencyFlex™ allowing users to adapt the system to their specific needs. Multiple active frequencies allow the user to accurately locate with a minimum of interference while maintaining the ability continue locating past faults and around conduit bends. Passive frequencies identify "live" and charged lines by their naturally occurring electromagnetic fields. The SnapTRACK® offers multiple passive frequencies -- 50Hz, 60Hz, Radio Frequency, Cathodic Protection Rectifier & CATV -- allowing line locating without the use of a transmitter.
Updated transmitter functions include improved transmitter induction, multi-frequency coupled induction ranging from 8 kHz to 118 kHz, and automatic impedance matching for direct connections. The5 watt or 10 watt transmitter has the ability to simultaneously apply an two frequencies to a utility. From one transmitter setting the user can locate the main line as well as other services by "lighting up" the entire site. This set-and-forget feature saves you time and money by reducing the need to repeatedly relocate the transmitter. All functions are accessed via weather-proof membrane buttons and both user input and transmitter status are verified with audible responses. The ergonomically designed and balanced SnapTRACK® receiver provides instant push-button depth up to 25 feet and current measurement to help identify target utilities in crowded easements. Proximity cues to the tracing signal are given to the user through either peak or null tone modes while the backlit digital display provides both relative and actual signal strength.
The SnapTRACK® can quickly and simply locate line faults when paired with the optional STAFF GRP (ground return probe). The operator can both locate and fault locate simultaneously as the STAFF guides the user towards the fault with directional arrows.
Conduit pinches can be located using the optional Sondes. Operating on active frequencies of 512Hz, 640Hz, 815 Hz, 8 kHz, or 33kHz Rycom Instruments® Sondes are pushed into non-pressurized conduits and pipes until they reach the point of pinch or blockage. Traceable 25 feet in the air and 10 feet in cast iron, the SnapTRACK® receiver will identify the precise location of the line blockage.