
Low-Frequency Utility Locator
The vLoc3-XLF uses extra-low frequencies specific to long-line locating. These low frequencies travel further with less coupling onto adjacent lines and are less susceptible to distortion — making the XLF ideal for long-haul fiber, metropolitan loop networks and pipeline transmission lines.
Alongside the classic locate screen, the vLoc3 series adds Vector Locate for fully automatic, non-walk-over locating; a Transverse Graph showing peak and null modes simultaneously to expose distortion instantly; Plan View showing cable orientation at any angle; and a Sonde screen with omnidirectional guidance arrows.
User-configurable with eight passive locate modes, fault-find modes and frequencies from 32 Hz to 32.8 kHz. Visual and vibration alerts warn of shallow depth, overload, overhead cables and excessive swinging. Plug-and-play options include a Bluetooth module for external GPS and the plug-in vLoc3-MLA marker locator adapter.
| Construction | High-impact ABS injection-molded housing |
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| Weight & dimensions | 4.6 lb (2.1 kg); 12.6 x 4.9 x 26.6 in (321 x 124 x 676 mm) |
| Display | 4.3" / 10.9 cm transmissive 480 x 272, 16-bit color, high-visibility LCD |
| Battery options | Custom Li-ion rechargeable (100-240 V AC charger) or 6 x AA alkaline |
| Battery life | Li-ion ~27 hrs / alkaline ~12 hrs intermittent use at 70F (21C) |
| Operating frequencies | Configurable 32 Hz-32.8 kHz; Power 50/60 Hz; Radio 10-22.7 kHz |
| Operating modes | Classic, Transverse Graph, Plan View, Vector Locate, Sonde Locate |
| Data logging | 50 million records; export CSV, KML, SHP, TXT, XLS, XLSX via MyLocator3 |
| Environmental | IP65 and NEMA 4 |
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