Sondes
12 Hz sondes and many other 512 Hz transmitted devices work with any Schonstedt pipe & cable locator model. Sondes benefit a variety of industry applications. In water & sewer, they can help pin-point blockages or pipeline defects when used with video inspection systems. You can trace a path and determine the depth of a non-metal pipe such as HDPE, PVC, transcite or clay tile. In cable applications they can be used to trace empty fiber-duct or adjacent conduit runs and stop at unmarked underground vaults or splice boxes. The depth accuracy of a sonde’s position can help reduce excavation costs and time. Depending on frequency, a self-contained battery powered sonde can be detected as deep as 15 ft.
- Utility locators that use Sondes are helpful for the following:
Water & Sewer Locator– Detect position of blockages and locate pipe defects, transition points or other areas of interest within the pipeline infrastructure. Locate non-metal pipes via an open access point or clean-out.
Telecom – Path of empty fiber-duct
Electrical – Path of empty conduit runs
Plumbing – Locate the path or blockage of a poly pipe to septic tank or field
Industrial – Pipeline process inspection work
Gas – Pipeline integrity project work; Pipeline pig tracking (w/ 512 Hz transmitted sonde)
Standard specifications
Standard Specifications | Sonde: Large (TM50910) | Sonde: Small (TM50911) |
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Frequency | 512 Hz | 512 Hz |
Size (Inches) | 1.53″ dia x 4.13″ | 0.75″ dia x 2″ |
Battery | 1 – AA | 1 – N |
Battery Life | 6-8 hours continuous use @ 70°F (21°C) | 4-6 hours continuous use @ 70°F (21°C) |
Adapters | M10 (10mm) Thread | 1/4-20 Thread |
Depth Range | 14 – 16 Ft max | 3 – 5 Ft max |