Getting An Accurate Distance Count

This article applies to both the standard size Type-CP Reel and the smaller Mini-size Type-MX Reel. Before we start, we remind you that the distance counter is for reference only. Therefore, you must verify the actual position and depth with a Sonde Locator or Pipe & Cable Locator before excavating. When arriving at...
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MyLocator3 Software Update

Barcode string attributes support added to Features & Attributes import. Cloud Settings configuration expanded to include the RTK Source Datum. Datalog export direct to the cloud now possible (locator variant dependant). Datalog export options expanded : Height above ellipsoid or geoid. Datalog export options expanded : Height of Locator Foot or GNSS Antenna....
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New Loc3 Series Backpack Accessory

Pack all your locating needs in the Vivax-Metrotech Loc3 Series Backpack. Made from durable 1680D Ballistic Nylon fabric, its solid construct embeds functional features, such as rugged oversize zippers, easy-to-reach pockets, molded rubber top handle and loops to hold a vLoc3 receiver. Carry locating equipment in comfort with the backpack's wide padded ventilated...
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RTK-Pro Walk Back Feature

The new Walk Back feature in the RTK-Pro receiver allows the field technician to quickly walk back to a previously located point in four simple steps. 1 - Fetch the walk back point over 4G and connection directly to VMMap Cloud. 2 - Follow the guidance arrow directing the user to the general...
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Product Announcement: Video format change for the vCam-6 Control Module

Dear Valued Customer: Firmware version 014 is now available for download from your local Vivax-Metrotech website. The new firmware update will change the video recording format from the current .avi format to the .mp4 format. After the update is installed, all videos from that point on will be recorded in the .mp4 video...
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vCamMX-2 Update to record in MP4 format

All vCamMX-2 firware update released after 3 March 2021 will update the recording format from the AVI file type to the MP4 file type. This firmware update adds compatibility so the vCamMX-2 control module can link to the “vCam Live View Mobile” app. Activate the wi-fi function in the vCamMX-2 control module, find...
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Vivax-Metrotech wins 2018 Locate Rodeo

Vivax-Metrotech is proud to announce the winners of the 2018 Locate Rodeo held in Texas on Saturday the 13th of October 2018. With the vLoc3-Pro Utility Locator Vivax-Metrotech secured quite a few victories. Locate from Hell = vLoc3-Pro won 1st and 3rd place Gas division = vLoc3-Pro won 1st place Power division =...
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Miss Utility Touch-A-Truck 2018

Vivax-Metrotech was proud to be a partner in the Miss Utility Touch-A-Truck 2018 event. One Call Concepts Locating Services partnered with the 811 Car and Vivax-Metrotech at this year's event with a "Find the Line" exhibit. Children (and a few adults) were given a chance to use a locating device to find an...
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German office

Vivax-Metrotech is very proud and excited to announce that we opened a new facility in Germany in June 2018. Our new facility in Schesslitz Germany contains a service department, warehouse and administration office, as well as a training room for up to 25 attendees. Furthermore, we have built up a training course for...
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Vivax-Metrotech launches the new vLoc3-Pro and vLoc3-5000 Receivers

The vLoc3-Pro utility locator introduces new innovative tools for locating buried utilities assuring damage prevention while gathering information for analysis. With two sets of screened 3D antennas signal distortion is easily detected and displayed on the bright full color display. Operating modes: Along with classic locate screens the vLoc3 series locators offer new...
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Santa Clara California——Vivax-Metrotech Corporation

Vivax-Metrotech Corporation is proud to announce we have attained the transition from ISO 9001:2008 to ISO 9001:2015 certification by a successful team effort in completing the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015 audit for our corporate office in Santa Clara, CA.  Vivax-Metrotech successfully completed the transition audit by demonstrating its quality management system...
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The new VM-510FFL Standalone A-frame

Finding the location of an underground cable fault just became easier with the VM-510FFL Standalone A-frame locator. Now locating a suspect cable and finding the fault can be done with the VM-510FFL and a compatible transmitter. There is no longer a need for a separate utility locator with cables connecting to it. After...
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