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The Subsite 250 Pipe and Cable Locator, also a Cable Avoidance Tool (CAT), finds and traces buried services up to a depth of 4.6 metres. Buried telephone, CATV, power, gas and water lines are a real hazard to any excavation, and locating and avoiding them first is one of the most efficient, cost-effective ways to work safely below ground. This product has been discontinued; BAMR can recommend a current replacement.
The 250R/T system pairs a 250T transmitter with a 250R receiver and works by detecting the electromagnetic emissions from metallic services. It runs in three modes: power mode locates all live cables carrying sufficient current; radio mode locates any metallic service carrying a very low frequency (VLF) signal; and active mode works with the transmitter, an optional accessory, to locate and trace a specific service. An audible and visual display suits noisy conditions, supported by operator-friendly controls and high-visibility instruction labels.
Depth estimation reaches up to 4.6 metres. The receiver and transmitter form a simple, safe, lightweight package with intuitive controls and an easy-to-read display, suited to crews finding and avoiding buried utilities on construction and service sites. Supplied by BAMR, South Africa's authorised distributor.
Subsite 250 Pipe and Cable Locator - Discontinued
The Subsite 250 pipe and cable locator / Cable Avoidance Tool (CAT) offers a simple and safe solution to finding and tracing buried services up to a depth of 4.6 metres. Get a grip on what's beneath your feet with the 250R/T system, one of the most efficient and cost-effective methods for locating and avoiding buried telephone, CATV, power, gas, and water lines.
- Audible and visual display for use in noisy conditions with operator friendly controls and high visibility instruction labels.
- Power mode is used to locate all live cables with sufficient current flow.
- Radio mode is used to locate any metallic service carrying a (VLF) very low frequency signal.
- Active mode is used in conjunction with the Transmitter to locate and trace a specific service which is an Optional Accessory.
- Depth estimation up to 4.6 metres.
BAMR no longer supplies this product.
Subsite 250R Receiver Specifications
- Length
- 290 mm
- Height
- 70 mm
- Width
- 100 mm
- Weight
- 2.3 kg
- Operating Temp. Range
- -20 to 50°C
- Antenna Configurations
- Twin Peak
- Audio Output
- Speaker
- Active Line
- 33 KHz
- Beacon (locate / depth only)
- 33 KHz
- Passive Line
- 50 Hz or 60 Hz, no depth available
- Radio
- Passive locate, no depth available
- Line
- 4.6m
- Beacon
- 3.0m
- Active Line ±5%
- 0.15 – 3.0 m
- Active Line ±10%
- 3.0 m and deeper
- Beacon ±5%
- 0.15 – 3.0 m
- LCD Backlight
- Yes
- Type
- 6 C-cell alkaline
- Battery Life
- Approximately 40 hours (continuous use at 21° C)
- Battery Saver
- Unit shuts off after 5 minutes of inactivity
Subsite 250T Transmitter Specifications
- Length
- 311 mm
- Height
- 235 mm
- Width
- 114 mm
- Weight
- 2.3 kg
- Operating Temperature Range :
- -20 to 50°C
- Maximum Power Output
- 1 Watt
- Active Line
- 33 kHz
- Type
- 6 C-cell alkaline
- Battery Life
- Approximately 150 hours (continuous use low level power)
Specifications
Subsite 250R Receiver Specifications
- Length
- 290 mm
- Height
- 70 mm
- Width
- 100 mm
- Weight
- 2.3 kg
- Operating Temp. Range
- -20 to 50°C
- Antenna Configurations
- Twin Peak
- Audio Output
- Speaker
- Active Line
- 33 KHz
- Beacon (locate / depth only)
- 33 KHz
- Passive Line
- 50 Hz or 60 Hz, no depth available
- Radio
- Passive locate, no depth available
- Line
- 4.6m
- Beacon
- 3.0m
- Active Line ±5%
- 0.15 – 3.0 m
- Active Line ±10%
- 3.0 m and deeper
- Beacon ±5%
- 0.15 – 3.0 m
- LCD Backlight
- Yes
- Type
- 6 C-cell alkaline
- Battery Life
- Approximately 40 hours (continuous use at 21° C)
- Battery Saver
- Unit shuts off after 5 minutes of inactivity
Subsite 250T Transmitter Specifications
- Length
- 311 mm
- Height
- 235 mm
- Width
- 114 mm
- Weight
- 2.3 kg
- Operating Temperature Range :
- -20 to 50°C
- Maximum Power Output
- 1 Watt
- Active Line
- 33 kHz
- Type
- 6 C-cell alkaline
- Battery Life
- Approximately 150 hours (continuous use low level power)
Comparison Table
Comparison Table
Y = available on that model
| Feature | Subsite 150 | Subsite 250 | Subsite 950 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receiver | Y | Y | Y |
| Power Mode [1] | Y | Y | Y |
| Live Cable Locator without Transmitter | |||
| Passive Power Frequency | 50P,100Hz | ||
| Radio mode [2] | Y | Y | |
| Detects Metallic Pipes without Transmitter (no Current) [3] | |||
| Depth Range | |||
| Line | +/-2m | 4.2m | 5m |
| Beacon | +/-2m | 3m | 3m |
| Push button depth indication | Y | Y | |
| Depth by Triangulation | Y | Y | Y |
| Optional Accessories | |||
| Transmitter | Y | Y | Y |
| Active mode [4] | Y | Y | Y |
| Active Line Frequencies [5] | 30k Hz, 640 Hz | 33 kHz | 512 Hz, 1 kHz, 8 kHz, 29 kHz, 80 kHz, 33 kHz (EML) |
| Beacon / Sonde | |||
| Beacon mode [6] | Y | Y | Y |
| Ranges of Beacons available | 30kHz, 640Hz | 33kHz | 640, 512, 33kHz, 29kHz |
- Notes
- 1. Power mode is used to locate all live cables with sufficient current flow 2. Radio mode is used to locate any metallic service carrying a (VLF) very low frequency signal The 250 has a specifically strong radio mode signal which makes it a very popular model 3. If the Metallic Pipe has a Current then the 150 can detect it in Power Passive mode 4. Active mode is used in conjunction with the Transmitter to locate and trace a specific service. The Transmitter is an Optional Accessory 5. The 950 has a large range of Transmitter frequencies which is used when cables are congested and there is a chance of "bleeding" i.e. current jumping from one cable to another 6. Beacon Mode is used for Non Metallic pipes where you create a signal by inserting the beacon / sonde into the non-metallic pipe e.g asbestos, PVC or plastic The beacon is an optional accessory and needs to be purchased separately Subsite 150 Pipe & Cable Locating System Subsite 250 Pipe & Cable Locating System Subsite 950 Pipe & Cable Locating System
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