October 2015 Vol. 70 No. 10
Equipment Spotlight
GROUND PENETRATING RADAR (GPR)
Sensors & Software
LMX100 now operates in multiple languages: English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Italian, Arabic, Dutch, Polish, Czech, Turkish and Russian. Sensors & Software has specifically developed LMX100 to make locating and marking utilities with GPR simple and easy. Locate and mark mode provides a real-time image in the field to identify utilities and mark their locations, allowing construction crews to clear sites quickly and completely prior to excavating. Portable and affordable, LMX100 is easy to deploy across multiple crews. LMX100 offers the perfect balance of depth penetration and resolution for accurate locating. LMX100 is just one of the many utility locating GPR solutions offered by Sensors & Software. The other solutions offer extended functionality including mapping, SUM/SUE reporting capabilities and flexible configurations. 800.267.6013, www.sensoft.ca
Vermeer
Featuring the latest advancements in ground-penetrating radar, the Interragator EZ locates many types of buried pipes – including PVC and other non-metallic products. The Interragator EZ can locate targets up to 6.1-feet underground depending on soil type, surface conditions and other factors. Easily transported thanks to a lightweight, compact design, the Interragator EZ delivers quick results – simply push a button and move the unit along the survey path for real-time data. Use in addition to conventional locating and vacuum excavation methods for a clearer picture of the subsurface. 888.837.6337, www.vermeer.com
US Radar
Simply put, the 1000 Series provides the perfect balance between high-resolution and depth of penetration for structural investigation. It is perfect for locating rebar, conduit and bridge deck analysis. It is easy to use yet it can be expanded and configured for other applications and needs. With its unique range of integrated technologies, it is the most powerful GPR on the market today for imaging up to 4-feet deep at high resolution. 732.566.2035, www.usradar.com
Ditch Witch
Designed for contractors and utility engineers, the Ditch Witch 2450GR ground penetrating radar system is instrumental in utility mapping efforts. Ideal for urban planning, void and sinkhole detection, concrete detection and locating underground storage tanks – the 2450GR locates cables and metallic and non-metallic pipes in one pass at depths of up to 19.7 feet and provides fast, clear images with its 5.6 mph survey speed and digitally controlled radar. 800.654.6481, www.ditchwitch.com
Geophysical Survey Systems Inc. (GSSI)
The Profiler EMP-400 is GSSI’s powerful electromagnetic (EM ) induction tool. This EM product was built from the ground up using a proprietary source cancellation and calibration system in order to create the greatest signal stability on the market, at an affordable price. Profiler’s system structure, electronics and coils are designed for maximum structural and thermal stability. These key features minimize signal drift and maintain an accurate zero level and system null across the full bandwidth of the system, whereas signal drift is a common problem with other EM instruments. Older instruments, which do not incorporate the advanced electronics and software control employed in the Profiler, produce data with significant problems that cause inaccurate results. 603.893.1109, www.geophysical.com
McLaughlin
The McLaughlin GX is a utility locator designed for the professional locator. There are three locating modes: peak mode with manual gain adjustment – the industry standard; peak mode with semi-auto gain adjust, which narrows the peak signal for easier identification of utilities in congested areas and deep utilities; and combination peak & null mode for quick detection of signal distortion. Built for the construction environment, antennas are mounted in rubber isolators for rugged jobsite conditions. Smart technology simplifies the operation of the transmitter. Dual mid-range and high frequency inductive locating is available for those utilities that have limitation for direct connection or clamping. The receiver weighs 4.7-pounds with batteries and is ergonomically designed. The 7-watt multiple frequency transmitter benefits the operator for locating all types of utilities. Peace of mind is assured with a three-year warranty which includes water damage. 864.277.5870, www.mclaughlinunderground.com
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