Cable Detection

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DIGISYSTEMCable Avoidance Products
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Introduction

• Every year site workers are injured due to
  inadvertently striking buried utilities such as
  electricity cables or gas pipelines.
• Obtaining accurate information about the location
  of buried utilities has never been more essential
  to protect employees and equipment during any
  excavation project.
• Local legislation normally prescribes the use of
  a locating device before any kind of excavation
  takes place. It makes perfect sense to search
  for, trace and mark all services before digging
  commences.
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What is the Leica DIGISYSTEM?

• The Leica Digisystem allows users to detect
  buried utilities with ease. Digisystem has been
  specifically designed to reduce human error and
  to increase site safety with its intelligent and
  unique features.
• The Leica Digisystem comprises of
• Digicat 500i/550i Service Locator
• Digitex 8/33 Signal Transmitter
• Digitrace Service Tracer
• Digisystem makes locating underground cables and
  pipes a simple and speedy task, increasing your
  onsite safety and ultimately saving time and
  money.

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How does the Digisystem Locate?

• The Digicat 500i 550i locate buried conductive
  services by receiving electromagnetic signals
  which radiate from them.
• The Digicats intelligent software interprets the
  signal data and provides the operator with an
  audible and visual response to the location and
  direction of buried utilities. The operator can
  mark the ground or use a GIS mapping device to
  note the location, providing the excavation team
  with clear indications of where not to dig.
• available on Bluetooth enabled Digicat models
  only.

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Product Range
Digicat 550i
Digicat 500i
Digitex 8/33
Digitrace
Digimouse
Property Connection Set
Signal Clamp
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DIGISYSTEM i-Series locators
Digicat 500i The latest rugged cable avoidance
tool. Designed to locate and trace buried
conductive services which radiate electromagnetic
signals. Digicat 550i Digicat 500i contains has
the same functionality as the Digicat 500i,
however it offers service depth estimation, when
used in combination with the Digitex signal
generator in 8 or 33 kHz mode.
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DIGISYSTEM Range
Digitex 8/33 Signal Generator Improves buried
service detection by applying a traceable signal
to conductive services where no signal is
present. (incl. batteries, connection cable set,
earth spike user manual)
Digitrace Service Tracer Allows tracing of
plastic ducts, clay drains and other
non-conductive conduits. Available in three
lengths (30 m/50 m/80 m)
Digimouse Dual Frequency Signal Transmitter 38
mm diameter signal transmitter used to trace
drains, sewers and other non-conductive services.
Can be attached to drain rods, boring tools,
inspection cameras, etc.
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DIGISYSTEM Accessories
Signal Clamp Provides a direct connection from
the DIGITEX to metallic pipes, cables, etc.
(max. 100 mm outside diameter)
Property Connection Set Cable Set to apply a
signal from Digitex onto property power cables
Digisystem Carry Bag Carries the main components
of the System Digisystem (Digicat 500i and
Digitex 8/33) accessories. Constructed from
rugged fabrics and complete with shoulder strap.
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Digisystem i-Series Locators

• The new i-series locators are a technological
  leap forward from their predecessors the Digicat
  100 200.
• The new i-series locators are packed with
  features and functionality
• New state-of-the-art, DSP (Digital Signal
  Processing) design for increased performance and
  location accuracy.
• New high contrast LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
  providing increased information to the user and
  extending battery life.
• Significant new features - Auto Mode, Hazard
  Zone Peak Hold all specifically designed to
  make cable avoidance easier safer.
• New Digimouse location method, making sonde
  location faster and more accurate.

Digicat 500i
Digicat 550i
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Product OverviewBasic controls functions
Operating Mode Display
High Contrast LCD
with automatic backlight for low-light conditions
Light Sensor
Battery Indicator
Dual Speakers
Signal Strength Indicator
On/Off Trigger
Display Area
for service depth DIGIMOUSE numeric location
Battery Hatch
Depth Button
also used for product menu
Function Control Key
Quickly cycles through operating modes
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Product OverviewUser Benefits

• The i-Series locators have been specifically
  designed to be easy to use with an emphasis on
  user safety.
• Automatic controls - making the Digicat easy to
  use, requiring minimal user experience.
• Starts in Power Mode - ensuring the most
  potentially dangerous current carrying are
  detected first for maximum operator safety.
• Automatic Pinpointing - Highly visible digital
  LCD display with built-in light sensor,
  automatically enabling the backlight in dark
  conditions.
• Enhanced Digimouse Detection - The i-Series
  feature a numeric signal strength readout,
  specifically designed to make Sonde location
  simpler.
• In-built Test Function - allowing operators to
  test the hardware and software functionality of
  the Digicat before use.

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Product OverviewSignificant New Features

• Auto Mode - combining the benefit of
  simultaneous detection in Power and Radio modes
  and helps to confirm the presence of services
  upon initial site occupation making cable
  detection easier and safer!
• Hazard Zone - indicates the presence of a
  shallow buried service in power mode, (within
  approximately 30cm) alerting users to the
  increased risk.
• Bluetooth Data Transfer - Both i-Series locators
  can be purchased with the added benefit of
  Bluetooth wireless connectivity. It will allow
  the products to integrate seamlessly with mobile
  mapping technology to log survey data.
• Pinpoint Assist - maintains the highest peak
  reading obtained on the signal strength indicator
  for a period of time, allowing the operator to
  quickly and accurate pinpoint the service
  position.

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Modes of Detection
The Digicat cable locators have multiple modes of
operation for maximum flexibility Auto
Mode Automatically locates power or radio
signals, helping to confirm the presence of
services upon initial site occupation making
cable detection easier and safer! Generator Modes
(8 and 33 kHz) Locates a specific signal applied
by an Digitex 8/33 dual frequency signal
generator to a metallic underground
conductor. Radio Mode Traces signals originating
from distant radio transmitters. These signals
penetrate the ground and are reradiated by buried
conductive cables and pipes. Power Mode Locates
power signals radiated by energized cables
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Product OverviewDealer Benefits

• The i-Series locators have been specifically
  designed with our distribution partners in mind
• Service Due Indicator - supporting customer
  planned maintenance schedules or quality systems
  by displaying a wrench icon after 12months use.
• Service Partner Details - can be programmed into
  the i-Series locator, so that a business name and
  phone number can be accessed when the locator is
  due for service and calibration.
• Pictographic Quick Guide - on the rear label,
  with a printed quick guide supplied with every
  product.
• Intuitive User Interface - Perfect for
  inexperienced users and the hire market

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Digicat i-Series Model Selector
Feature Digicat 500i Digicat 500i with Bluetooth Digicat 550i Digicat 550i with Bluetooth
High Contrast LCD Screen
Automatic Pinpointing
Always Starts in Power Mode for Safety
Automatic Sensitivity Adjustment
5 Operating Modes including Auto Mode
Hazard Zone - Shallow Service Warning
In-built User Activated Self-Test Function
Peak Assist Function
Bluetooth Wireless Data Transfer
Service Depth Indication
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The New Digicat 500i 550i will be available
to buy from late June 2010. For more
information please contact you local Leica Dealer
or authorised distribution partner.