MyLocator3 keeps your vLoc3 up to date

Manage a single or a fleet of vLoc3 series utility locators with the free MyLocator-3 desktop app. Configure the vLoc3 series locators by turning on or off features, selecting which frequencies the user has access to, and creating custom startup screens. The MyLocator-3 software will also transfer data from the locator to a host computer,...
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Locating the Camera Pushrod

Introduction This newsletter describes using the VM-550FF 1-watt and the Loc3-5Tx 5-watt transmitters to locate the pushrod cable on the Type-MX and Type-CP cable reels. The locator being used is the vLoc3-Cam receiver, but users of the full range of Vivax-Metrotech locators will also find it useful. Transmitter Operational Controls The VM-550FF Transmitter is...
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vLoc3-5000 Receiver Software Update

Software Update: vLoc3-5000_1.38.ldr Production Release: v1.38 SVN17657 This software update: Supports Current Clamp Accessory type C100. "Plug-and-play" accessory, with current measurement calibrated from 50Hz to 10kHz. Improved A Frame speed of response on 3&6 and 4&8 measurements. A-Frame LFFF AM sound pitch adjusted to a closer match to other locate AM sound. Updated...
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Promote Your Presence At The WWETT 22!

Join us LIVE in Indianapolis for the WWETT Show February 22-24, 2022 Vivax-Metrotech Corp. Booth #4518 We're Inviting YOU to WWETT Show 2022 Get Your Expo Pass for FREE, it’s on us! Your Free Expo Pass Awaits! Join us at WWETT Show 2022, The premier event for municipalities, plumbers, portable sanitation professionals, septic...
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vLoc3-DM Receiver Software Update

Software Revision: 1.37 Release This software update: Improved the DM low-frequency sensor current measurement accuracy and stability. Improved the response speed of the A-frame on 3&6 and 4&8 measurements. The DM graph screen now displays "Σ" before the accumulated distance between logs in the current survey. The DM information and DM dual information...
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vLoc3-Cam Receiver Software Release

Software update v1.36 is available for the vLoc3-Cam Receiver Software Revision: 1.36 Release Software Date: 25/11/2021 This software update: Adds the ability to configure the additional “32.8k Agilios” sonde frequency, which requires MyLocator3 v1.17 or later configuration change Updated translations: German, French, Dutch, Romanian, Danish, Latvian, Spanish, Norwegian, Bulgarian, Serbian, Chinese and Slovenian...
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Mount The VCam-6 Control Module To The Legacy Type-C Reel

Now you can replace the older Type-C reel's original handle with a version that will mount the vCam-5 or vCam-6 HD control module to the reel. Order part number 2.104.01.00041 for the "Handle, Type-C Reel vCam5/6 Control Module Mount". 1. Raise the handle on the Type-C Reel. 2. Remove the four screws holding...
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What is LACP and how is it used with push cameras?

PACP stands for Pipeline Assessment Certification Program. Other legs of this program are LACP (Lateral Assessment Certification Program) and MACP (Manhole Assessment Certification Program). All three programs are governed by a body named NASSCO. NASSCO’s Pipeline Assessment Certification Program (PACP®), Lateral Assessment Certification Program (LACP®) and Manhole Assessment Certification Program (MACP®) are the...
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Update Your Type-M And Type-M2 Mini Camera Systems

Update your older Type-M and Type-M2 Mini Reels by replacing the termination base kit, spring assembly and camera head with the newer vCamMX-2 cameras. When used with any mini reel, the D26-MX and D18-MX are compatible with the vCam-5 and vCam-6 controllers. The Type-MX Reel Spring Assembly The Spring assembly of the Type-MX...
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Locating Service Drops

Anyone who has experience with cable locating will quickly point out a few valuable facts that will make the job easier. These may include: Always try to use a low frequency Make sure the line has good continuity Make sure that both ends are well earthed Make sure you make a good earth...
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Fault Locating With The VM Series Products

Locating the route of a cable is sometimes just the start of the process. The operator very often needs to find the location of a fault to undertake repair work on the cable. There can be many different types of faults, but where there is damage to the cable, the conductor is in...
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The Roundtable Live Broadcast

Please tune into Planet Underground on Wednesday the 29th of September from 10:00 am to 10:45 am Eastern time. The topic of discussion will be “What good is permanent location information without a plan to share?” YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/HMNKiTKxFQ0 The Roundtable is a series of four-person unscripted conversations focusing on the risk of...
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