About this product
The McLaughlin GX2 is a utility locator designed for the professional locator. There are three locating modes: Peak Mode with Manual Gain Adjustment – the industry standard; Peak Mode with Semi-Auto Gain Adjust – narrows the peak signal for easier identification of utilities in congested areas and deep utilities; and Combination Peak & Null mode for quick detection of the transmitted signal.
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Key Features
DURABILITY & PEACE OF MIND
3 Year warranty including water damage. Robust construction and rubber mounted internals equate in an instrument that never needs calibration.
EASE OF USE
Smart technology simplifies the operation of the transmitter and allows for minimal user input for quick and accurate locate startups.
INDUCTIVE LOCATING
Dual mid-range and high frequency inductive locating for those utilities that have limitations for direct connection or clamping.
ERGONOMICS
Receiver weighs 4.7lbs with batteries and is ergonomically designed. 7 watt multiple frequency transmitter benefits operator for locating all types of utilities.
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Specifications
Receiver
| Active Frequencies | 38 kHz : 38 kHz ±2% 9.5 kHz : 9.5 kHz ±2% 80 kHz : 78.125 kHz ±2% 512 Hz : 512 Hz ±2% LF: Low Frequency (250 to 1000Hz)–field configurable |
| Passive Radio | 9 k to 33 kHz |
| Passive Power | 50/60Hz: 5th harmonic (50Hz or 60Hz user selectable) 100/120Hz: 3rd harmonic (100Hz or 120Hz user selectable) |
| Battery Type | Six Alkaline LR6 “AA” |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (20°C / 68°F) |
| Battery Status | Continuous indication |
| Power Save Function | Automatic power off after 5min of inactivity |
| Visual Indication | LCD: bar graph, digital number & character, includes backlight |
| Range | Line: 0 to 5m/16ft (0-5m/0-16ft. mode) 0 to 30m/99ft (0-30m/0-99ft. mode) Probe: 0 to 30m/99ft. |
| 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 milliamps. |
| Digital Level | Indicate horizontal level on LCD of the receiver |
| Audio Output | Internal speaker (500 to 2kHz), earphone (optional) |
| Data Logging | Memorized 400 points of the depth/current measurement data. |
| Interface | 6-pin connector for PC communication/GPS server |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to 50°C / -4°F to 122°F |
| Dimensions | 66cm x 13cm x 26.9cm (26.0” x 5.51” x 10.6”) |
| Weight | 2.1kg/4.7lbs including six 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 *2—Optional cable is necessary to read the logging data |
Transmitter
| Output Frequencies | 38kHz: 38kHz±0.02% (standard frequency) 9.5kHz: 9.5kHz±0.02% 80kHz: 78.125±0.02% 852kHz: 853.33Hz±0.02% 640Hz: 640Hz±0.02% 512kHz: 9.5kHz/38kHz±0.02% Dual: Direct mode—9.5kHz & 38kHz±0.02% Inductive mode 1—38kHz & 80kHz±0.02% |
| Output Power | 7 watts max./80kHz: 1 watt max. |
| Operating Modes | Direct connection mode, Inductive mode External coil mode (optional) |
| Battery Type | 10 Alkaline LR20 “D” or NiMH “D” |
| Battery Life | Direct mode: 50 hours (Output 4mA, 20°C/68°F) Inductive mode: 20 hours (Output 50%, 20°C/68°F) |
| Battery Status | Continuous indication |
| Visual Indication | LCD: Bar graph & Digital number, includes backlight |
| Audio Indication | Internal Speaker : Alarm, Beeping sounds |
| Measuring Function | Output current—0 to 400mA Line voltage—AC 0 to 250V DC -100V to +100V Resistance—0 to 10M ohms |
| Output Protection | AC 250V (512Hz – 640Hz: Output is cut off automatically) |
| Operating | -20°C to 50°C / -4°F to 122°F |
| Dimensions | 39.9cm x 23.1cm x 9.9cm (15.7″ x 9.1″ x 3.9”) |
| Weight | 4.2kg/9.3lbs approx. including 10 batteries |