Description
Benefits of a Frequency Locator
512 Hz sondes, also referred to as “moles” or “beacons”, work with any Schonstedt pipe & cable locator. Sondes benefit a variety of industry applications. In water & sewer, they can help pin-point blockages or pipeline defects when used with video inspection systems. You can trace a path and determine the depth of a non-metal pipe such as HDPE, PVC, transcite or clay tile. In cable applications they can be used to trace empty fiber-duct or adjacent conduit runs and stop at unmarked underground vaults or splice boxes. The depth accuracy of a sonde’s position can help reduce excavation costs and time. Depending on frequency, a self-contained battery powered sonde can be detected as deep as 15 ft.
Applications
Video: Locating a Sonde
Pipe & Cable Locators that use Sondes are helpful for the following:
- Water & Sewer – Detect position of blockages and locate pipe defects, transition points or other areas of interest within the pipeline infrastructure. Locate non-metal pipes via an open access point or clean-out.
- Telecom – Path of empty fiber-duct
- Electrical – Path of empty conduit runs
- Plumbing – Locate the path or blockage of a poly pipe to septic tank or field
- Industrial – Pipeline process inspection work
- Gas – Pipeline integrity project work; Pipeline pig tracking (w/ 512 Hz transmitted sonde)
SONDE CHART
Sondes come with fittings and can be affixed to any duct rodder, plumber’s snake, fish tape, camera assembly or other insertion device (adapters may be required by user).
| SONDE SPECIFICATIONS CHART |
 Sonde: Large (TM50910) |
| FREQUENCY | 512 Hz |
| SIZE (INCHES) | 1.53″ dia x 4.13″ |
| BATTERY | 1 – AA |
| BATTERY LIFE | 6-8 hours continuous use @ 70°F (21°C) |
| ADAPTERS | M10 (10mm) Thread |
| DEPTH RANGE | 14 – 16 Ft max soil type dependent |
Schonstedt Mini-Transmitter Sonde
Model Number: TM50910
Features:
- The TM50910 Sonde is designed to trace the path of or locate blockages in metallic, non-metallic pipes or conduit.
- In cable applications they can be used to trace empty fiber-duct or adjacent conduit runs and stop at unmarked underground vaults or splice boxes.
- The sonde is a watertight transmitter that can maneuver through 90° turns in 1.5″ inch (38 mm) pipe.
- Works with the following locator models:
- Rex
- XTpc-82
- XTpc-33
- XT512
- MPC-Rex Kit
- MPC-800 Kit
- MPC-300 Kit
- MPC-500 Kit
- PCS-800 Kit
- CL-300 Kit
- Kit PK-500
- Please note that the locating unit must be equipped with this option/software before this accessory will operate.
Specifications:
- Frequency:512 Hz
- Dimensions: 1.53″ dia x 4.13″
- Battery: (1) AA
- Battery Life: 6 – 8 hours of continuous use at 70°F (21°C)
- Adapters: M10 (10mm) Thread
- Operating Temp: 32°F (0°C) to 140 °F (60°C)
- Depth Range: 14 – 16 ft. max – soil type dependent
- Warranty: Limited 6 month manufacturer’s warranty.
