The RD312 locator sets a new standard of simplicity and reliability for finding valve box covers, vault covers, fuel tanks, reinforced rods in concrete (rebar) and manhole covers, buried under road surfaces, gravel, grass or snow.
A strong option for shallow locating applications, particularly where targets are less than 1 metre deep.
$610.00 ex. GST
The RD312 metal cover locator reduces time wasted looking for lost or buried covers and is the right choice for speeding up site work and achieving fast payback.
The RD312 automatically adjusts its sensitivity to suit its local operating environment. It can be used near metal fences and even under parked cars, with no loss of accuracy
The RD312 locator will find the following types of buried metal covers:
| Cast iron | Cast iron services | Plastic valve box (with metal plate) |
Galvanised steel manhole | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diameter | Depth | Diameter | Depth | Diameter | Depth | Diameter | Depth |
| 10cm | 30cm | 43cm x 30cm | 61cm | 10cm | 20cm | 63cm x 48cm | 76cm |
| 63cm x 48cm | 76cm | 15cm | 41cm | ||||
| Product | Precision Metal Cover Locator |
| Weight | 1kg |
| Weight (shipping) | 2kg |
| Dimensions | 78cm x 25cm x 10cm |
| Dimensions (ship) | 79cm x 26cm x 14cm |
| Construction | Head/Housing – high impact ABS mid-black plastic for mechanical strength. Stem – 22mm aluminum tube. Weatherproof to NEMA 3R and IP54. Withstands 1m drop onto concrete. |
| Operating Modes | Green button – ON / sensitivity / reset; Red button – OFF. |
| Detection Range | Absolute limits of location range cannot be accurately specified. As a guide the RD312 will detect buried metal covers to the following depths: Manhole cover – size 53cm; depth 76cm. Valve box – size 15cm; depth 41cm. Plastic valve box (locatable) – size 10cm; depth 20cm. |
| Operating Temp Range | -15°C to +50°C |
| Audio Indication | Varying pitch tone from loudspeaker. Highest pitch indicates maximum response over target. The use of optional headphones disables the weatherproof loudspeaker. Audio battery “OK” indication. |
| Gain Control | Maximum at switch on, can be reduced by the operator. Auto Gain Reset feature. |
| Batteries | 1 x 6LR61 9V Alkaline. 30 hours life, nominal at 20°C continuous use. Rechargeable option (information available). |
| Miscellaneous | Options – Summer Headphones, Winter Headphones, Padded Nylon Carry Bag. Quality Control – ISO 9001. Warranty – 12 months. RD312 uses a 20kHz oscillator. Actual transmit frequency is 28.7kHz. |
Schonstedt Magnetic Locators are designed to accurately and reliably locate buried ferrous metal objects, such as:
