About this product
The Vision FLX2 by McLaughlin combines a state of art fault location system with a cable locator proven to be consistently accurate and dependable. The Vision FLX2 offers cable tracing with depth estimate and pinpoints ground return faults on electric, CATV and telecommunications with one instrument.
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Key Features
BUILT TO LAST
Built for the construction environment, PC boards and antennas are mounted in rubber isolators for rugged jobsite conditions.
SIMPLE OPERATION
Smart technology simplifies the operation of the transmitter and location of the utility with the receiver.
INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY
Plug and Play technology on the receiver recognizes the accessory to reduce set up time and increases production.
EASY LOCATING
Multiple frequency transmitter benefits operator for locating all types of utilities.
ACCURACY
Cable Identification ability reduces disconnecting and spiking the incorrect electrical line.
PEACE OF MIND
3 year warranty that includes water damage.
Available Options
Increased Production
Automatic Depth and current strength measurements located on all screen modes.
Three Gain Control Modes
Maintains the semi-automatic accuracy in congested environments combined with manual gain for increased speed and productivity.
New Locating Mode - Peak/Null
The operator friendly screen at a glance shows the accuracy of peak mode combined with the speed of null mode.
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Specifications
Receiver
| Active Frequencies | 38kHz: 38kHz±2% 9.5kHz: 9.5kH±2% 80kHz: 78.125kHz±2% 512Hz: 512Hz±2% Fault Finding |
| Passive Radio | 9k to 33kHz, 50/60Hz, 100/120Hz |
| Passive Power | 50/60Hz: 5th harmonic (50Hz or 60Hz user selectable)
100/120Hz: 3rd harmonic (100Hz or 120Hz user selectable) |
| Battery Type | Eight (8) Alkaline LR16 “AA” |
| Battery Life | 20 hours in continuous use at 70°F/20°C |
| Power Save Function |
Automatically power off after 5 minutes of inactivity |
| Visual Indication |
LCD: Bar graph, digital number and character, include backlight |
| Range | Line: 0 to 5m/16ft (0-5m/0-16ft. mode) 0 to 10m/30ft (0-5m/0-30ft. mode) Probe: 0 to 10m/30ft. |
| Depth Readout Unit | Meter / Feet & Inch |
| Depth Accuracy* | 2.0m/6.5ft: ±2.5% 3.0m/10ft: ±5% 5.0m/16.5ft: ±10% |
| Current Value |
Current value flowing on the conductor is displayed for line identity in milli-amps |
| Audio Output |
Internal speaker (200 to 5kHz), Earphone (optional) |
| Data Logging |
Memorized 400 points of the depth/current measurement data |
| Interface |
D-sub 9-pin connector (RS-232C) |
| Operating Temperature |
-10°C to 50°C/-4°F to 122F° |
| Dimensions |
680x140x290mm (26.8”x5.5”x11.4”) |
| Weight |
2.1kg/4.7lbs approx. including eight batteries |
| Notes |
*1—locators are tested in the model field conditions with no adjacent signals. Always excavate the line with non-destructive means before digging |
Transmitter
| Output Frequencies | 38kHz: 38kHz±0.02% (standard frequency) 9.5kHz: 9.5kHz±0.02% 80kHz: 78.125±0.02% 512kHz: 9.5kHz/38kHz±0.02% Dual: 9.5kHz/38kHz±0.02% FF: 512kHz+9.5kHz (for A-Frame) |
| Output Power | 3 watts max./80kHz: 1 watts max. |
| Battery Type | 8 Alkaline LR20 “D” |
| Battery Life | Direct mode: 50 hours (20°C/68°F) Inductive mode: 20 hours (20°C/68°F) |
| Battery Status | Low battery indication & press key readout |
| Visual Indication | LCD: bar graph & digital number, includes backlight |
| Audio Indication | Internal Speaker : Alarm, Beeping sounds |
| Measuring Function | Output current: 0 to 300mA Line voltage: 0 to 250V Resistance: 0 to 10M ohms |
| Output Protection | AC 250V (512Hz: output is cut off automatically) |
| Operating | -20°C to 50°C/-4°F to 122F° |
| Dimensions | 275x314x110mm (10.8”x12.4”x4.3”) |
| Weight | 3.7kg/8.2lbs approx. including eight batteries |