Main search methods for cables and pipes
Pipe detector allows to chart main underground communications in real-time mode. Large display shows calculated location and direction of those communications. Omnidirectional antenna detects full signal field for increased rapidity and accuracy. Pipe detector uses battery as a power supply
Receiver, included in specified set, allows to measure depth of communication line and its location. Data is transmitted from depth sensor to receiver via cable. Receiver uses battery as a power supply
Sensor for small depths. It is used to search communications laid down within depth range from 0.5 m to 3 m
Sensor for medium depths. It is used to search communications laid down within depth range from 3 m to 7 m
Sensor for greater depths. It is used to search communications laid down within depth range from 7 m to 15 m
Protection case is used for sensors durability increasing
Search method depends of searching object features. Some methods are optimal for searching underground power lines, sewer and water pipes
Passive emitting from underground is detected by pipe detector. The situation is different for active signal. The device generates signal at desired section of pipe. Search is carried out taking in account response to the generated signal
Receiver, included in specified set, allows to measure depth of communication line. Protective coupling should be installed between sensor and cable to prevent damage when passing bend pipe. Sensing method of search involves placing depth sensor into the pipe. Cable is connected to the sensor from the rear side. The sensor sends data, that is used to calculate depth, to the receiver. This method works well for searching municipal and industrial sewer pipes laid at greater depths
Follow specified steps to make marks along the entire route. Once single section is done, proceed with the next one until all of the communications will be located within the area
Improvised net is outlined when searching underground communications.
Operator of the device holds it horizontally and follows pre-planned route
Principle of action is based on the feature of underground communications to emit signals. This feature is typical for many of underground objects:
- power lines
- communication lines
- fiber optic cables
- water pipes
- gas pipes
- sewer pipes
There are six known methods:
- passive search method
- passive induction method
- direct connection
- use of flexible rod
- use of inductive clamps
- sensing
Data capture is carried out following the algorithm:
- move the device from left to right to detect signal
- lower the device to the surface while holding it horizontally, and determine the point with maximum signal strength
- make a mark on the surface at that point
Depth sensors have disposable temperature marks in their top part. Mark becomes black once the surrounding temperature overcomes 220 °F (104 °C)