Vivax-Metrotech vScan

The Vivax-Metrotech vScan is a high-performance utility locator engineered for the rugged UK construction industry. It excels at identifying buried pipes and cables, helping site teams avoid costly strikes. With intuitive controls and a durable, site-ready housing, it ensures safety and efficiency during essential groundworks and utility mapping projects.

Intuitive Display Matrix: Uses high-contrast visual graphs to show peak utility alignment for groundworkers and drainage teams.
Internal Safety Data Logger: Captures critical system operating metrics to help management confirm correct site sweeping compliance.
Dual Operational Frequencies: Combines versatile high and low frequency bands to capture different diameter utility services.
High Output Audio Sounder: Drives clear tone changes through a weatherized speaker grill to counter loud traffic noise.

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Full Description

In the high-stakes environment of UK civil engineering, the Vivax-Metrotech vScan stands as a leading line of defense against utility strikes. Designed for simplicity without sacrificing precision, this dual-frequency locator (33kHz and 131kHz) provides contractors with a reliable, cost-effective solution for tracing buried services before the first bucket hits the ground. The vScan is built to withstand the unpredictable British weather, featuring an IP54-rated ABS housing with rubber protection bumpers. Beyond standard power and radio passive modes, the vScan offers advanced features like internal data logging and a unique vibration alert in the handle, ensuring operators never miss a warning on a noisy site. Whether you are conducting a preliminary site survey or performing deep-trench excavations, the vScan delivers the "proof of work" and accuracy required to keep your project on track and your team safe.

FAQs

What unique physical feedback feature does the handle provide?

The handle features an integrated vibration motor that provides physical, tactile feedback to the operator during critical alerts and warnings.

Can we hire this unit for short-term projects?

Yes, the Vivax-Metrotech vScan is available for flexible short-term or long-term hire, providing an affordable way to secure premium utility tracking for your current contract.

What safety alerts are built into the vScan receiver?

The unit provides immediate visual, audible, and vibrational alerts for shallow cables, signal overload, overhead signals, and excessive equipment swinging.

What passive detection modes does this receiver feature?

It includes standard passive Power and Radio modes to detect live services, alongside a free Cathodic Protection (CP) 100Hz mode.

What frequencies does the vScan support for active tracing?

When paired with its transmitter, the vScan supports dual active frequencies of 33kHz and 131kHz to deliver precise tracking of specific lines.

What type of batteries power the vScan receiver?

The receiver runs for roughly 12 hours on six standard AA alkaline batteries, or it can be upgraded to a custom rechargeable Lithium-ion pack.

What is the primary function of the Vivax-Metrotech vScan?

The vScan is a high-performance utility avoidance tool designed to locate buried pipes and cables, helping site crews trace services and prevent dangerous utility strikes.

How can you use the vScan to locate buried metal manhole covers?

The specialised vScanM variant includes an integrated metal detector antenna array, enabling it to locate buried iron valve boxes and manhole lids.

What is the maximum practical depth range for line tracing?

The digital depth indicator can accurately measure the depth of buried conductive utilities down to approximately 7 metres under standard operational conditions.

How does the vScan compass feature assist the operator?

The on-screen compass provides a line direction indicator, helping the user instantly align the receiver correctly over the path of the utility.