The VM-550 by Vivax-Metrotech is a versatile utility locator designed for detecting buried pipes and cables in various scenarios. Operating with a 50/60Hz passive power locating frequency and active frequencies of 512Hz, 8.19kHz, and 83.1kHz, the VM-550 is particularly effective for tracing short-distance service drop wires. Its user-friendly interface features a simple four-button control keypad, providing both audio and visual indications to assist operators in accurately identifying underground utilities. The device's rugged, lightweight construction ensures durability and ease of use across diverse field conditions in Arizona, California, New Mexico, Nevada, and Texas.

The VM-560 shares many of the VM-550's features but offers a different set of frequencies tailored for specific applications. It operates with a 50/60Hz passive power locating frequency and active frequencies of 512Hz, 8.19kHz, and 480kHz, making it suitable for locating smaller diameter utilities such as CATV, power, and telephone lines. The VM-560's design includes a high-contrast, quick-responsive display and push-button depth estimation, enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of utility detection tasks.

Both models are equipped with a 1-watt transmitter that applies locate frequencies through direct connection or induction, with optional induction clamps available for clamping around a line to induce the locate signal. Additionally, both the VM-550 and VM-560 transmitters include an 8kHz Fault-Find (FF) frequency, which can be used to detect ground-to-sheath faults on cables when used with the VM-510 Stand Alone A-Frame fault locator.

Professionals in the southwestern United States seeking reliable utility locating solutions can turn to TecSolutions Consultants, a trusted provider of underground utility equipment serving Arizona, California, New Mexico, Nevada, and Texas. TecSolutions offers both the VM-550 and VM-560 models, ensuring that local utility detection needs are met with advanced technology and dedicated support.