General-Purpose Utility Locators
The VM 500 Series are general-purpose utility locators for detecting buried pipe and cable services in a wide variety of situations. A 50/60 Hz passive power frequency plus three active frequencies let them detect live power cables and trace short ranges, and an additional 8 kHz fault-find frequency detects ground-to-sheath faults when paired with the VM-510 stand-alone A-frame fault locator.
The one-watt transmitter applies a locate frequency by direct connection or induction, and optional induction clamps clamp around a line to induce the locate signal. The VM-560 adds a 480 kHz high frequency for tracing small, poorly grounded conductors.
| Weight | Receiver 1.37 lb (0.7 kg); transmitter 1.57 lb (0.78 kg) |
|---|---|
| Receiver dimensions | 34.6 x 3.1 x 2.8 in (880 x 80 x 70 mm) |
| Transmitter dimensions | 18.1 x 3.5 x 2.6 in (46 x 9.0 x 6.5 cm) |
| VM-550 frequencies | 50/60 Hz, 512/640 Hz, 8.19 kHz, 83.1 kHz, 8 kHz FF |
| VM-560 frequencies | 50/60 Hz, 512/640 Hz, 8.19 kHz, 480 kHz, 8 kHz FF |
| Display | Dot matrix with backlight |
| Receiver battery | 2 x AA alkaline, ~20 hrs continuous at 70F (21C) |
| Transmitter battery | 4 x D alkaline, ~28 hrs full power / 150 hrs low power |
| Construction | High-impact ABS with carbon-fiber antenna tube |
| Warranty | One year |
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