May’s Locating Nuggets
In my 30-plus years working alongside and supporting thousands of capable utility locate techs, I've seen many techniques used, some effective, some less effective and sometimes risky. For years I taught folks that locating was a pretty straightforward undertaking if you understand a few simple concepts. In this newsletter, I wanted to point...
VMMap Web Portal Update V18.6
The following are new features that have been added to VMMap Web Portal in version 18.6: 1. Fix to date range filter in survey list view causing data outside date range being visible. 2.New feature added to export data visible from survey list view. Data may now be exported to .csv for data analysis....
April is National Safe Digging Month
If you plan to plant trees for Earth Day and Arbor Day projects, remember to call 811 ahead of time to have underground utility lines marked before digging begins. Striking a single line can cause injury, repair costs, fines and inconvenient outages. You are responsible for having lines marked, regardless of whether they are...
MyLocator3 keeps your vLoc3 up to date
Manage a single or a fleet of vLoc3 series utility locators with the free MyLocator-3 desktop app. Configure the vLoc3 series locators by turning on or off features, selecting which frequencies the user has access to, and creating custom startup screens. The MyLocator-3 software will also transfer data from the locator to a host computer,...
Locating the Camera Pushrod
Introduction This newsletter describes using the VM-550FF 1-watt and the Loc3-5Tx 5-watt transmitters to locate the pushrod cable on the Type-MX and Type-CP cable reels. The locator being used is the vLoc3-Cam receiver, but users of the full range of Vivax-Metrotech locators will also find it useful. Transmitter Operational Controls The VM-550FF Transmitter is...
vLoc3-5000 Receiver Software Update
Software Update: vLoc3-5000_1.38.ldr Production Release: v1.38 SVN17657 This software update: Supports Current Clamp Accessory type C100. "Plug-and-play" accessory, with current measurement calibrated from 50Hz to 10kHz. Improved A Frame speed of response on 3&6 and 4&8 measurements. A-Frame LFFF AM sound pitch adjusted to a closer match to other locate AM sound. Updated...
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Join us LIVE in Indianapolis for the WWETT Show February 22-24, 2022 Vivax-Metrotech Corp. Booth #4518 We're Inviting YOU to WWETT Show 2022 Get Your Expo Pass for FREE, it’s on us! Your Free Expo Pass Awaits! Join us at WWETT Show 2022, The premier event for municipalities, plumbers, portable sanitation professionals, septic...
vLoc3-DM Receiver Software Update
Software Revision: 1.37 Release This software update: Improved the DM low-frequency sensor current measurement accuracy and stability. Improved the response speed of the A-frame on 3&6 and 4&8 measurements. The DM graph screen now displays "Σ" before the accumulated distance between logs in the current survey. The DM information and DM dual information...
vLoc3-Cam Receiver Software Release
Software update v1.36 is available for the vLoc3-Cam Receiver Software Revision: 1.36 Release Software Date: 25/11/2021 This software update: Adds the ability to configure the additional “32.8k Agilios” sonde frequency, which requires MyLocator3 v1.17 or later configuration change Updated translations: German, French, Dutch, Romanian, Danish, Latvian, Spanish, Norwegian, Bulgarian, Serbian, Chinese and Slovenian...
Mount The VCam-6 Control Module To The Legacy Type-C Reel
Now you can replace the older Type-C reel's original handle with a version that will mount the vCam-5 or vCam-6 HD control module to the reel. Order part number 2.104.01.00041 for the "Handle, Type-C Reel vCam5/6 Control Module Mount". 1. Raise the handle on the Type-C Reel. 2. Remove the four screws holding...
What is LACP and how is it used with push cameras?
PACP stands for Pipeline Assessment Certification Program. Other legs of this program are LACP (Lateral Assessment Certification Program) and MACP (Manhole Assessment Certification Program). All three programs are governed by a body named NASSCO. NASSCO’s Pipeline Assessment Certification Program (PACP®), Lateral Assessment Certification Program (LACP®) and Manhole Assessment Certification Program (MACP®) are the...