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MRX Radio Frequency Marker, Cable and Pipe Locator and Transmitter Kit
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$816.00 ex. GST per box of 30

MRX Radio Frequency Marker, Cable and Pipe Locator and Transmitter Kit

The MRX is a rugged, ergonomic RF (Radio Frequency) marker locator that combines utility and marker ball detection in one dependable tool. Designed for accurate and effective everyday use, it offers powerful performance and the flexibility to handle both line and marker locates without switching equipment.

The Tx range is designed to meet the demands of tracing utilities through today’s complex underground infrastructure. The Tx-10 has the highest power capability with both Fault-Find and CD modes as standard.

  • All MRX Locators come with USB-C Lead, Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery Pack, Mains Charger & Mains Lead as Standard along with the 2x D-Cell Battery Tray for added flexibility in the field.
  • 3 Years Warranty via Registration covered by Radiodetection Australia.
  • TX-series transmitters are FCC Compliant (include 200kHz frequency)
SKU: 10/MRX-TX-KIT

Price range: $11,571.00 through $13,759.00 ex. GST

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Multi-function multi-industry accurate locating

  • Compass Orientation
  • Power filters
  • Utility specific frequencies

SPEED, ACCURACY AND RELIABLE PERFORMANCE

  • Easy to setup and use
  • Sun light readable display, high performance audio system and vibration alerts for noisy environments
  • Sensitive and accurate signal processing for reliable results

Protecting technicians and infrastructures

  • Encourage correct locator handling for improved detection
  • Strike Alert, warns of the presence of shallow cables
  • Vibration handle, never miss a warning

Ergonomic design, premium quality

  • Rugged yet light weight and ergonomic
  • Designed and built to the highest standards in Great Britain
  • Self Test for confidence and trust in your locator measurements

 

MRX Locator Specifications

PERFORMANCE

Sensitivity 6E-15 Tesla
5µA at 1 meter (33kHz)
Dynamic range 140dB rms/√Hz
Selectivity 120dB/Hz
Depth measurement precision1 Cable/Pipe/Sonde: ± 3%
RF Markers: ± 15% ± 5cm – 1.5m
Locate accuracy ± 5% of depth
Active Locate filter bandwidth ± 3Hz, 0 < 1kHz
± 10Hz, ≥ 1kHz
Start-up time Less than two and a half seconds
Maximum depth readout2 Cable / Pipe: 30m
Sonde: 19.5m
RF Markers: 5m

Locate Functions

Active Locate Modes Five:
Peak, Peak+™ (choice of combined Peak & Guidance or Peak & Null), Guidance, RF Marker, Combined (Cable, Pipe and RF Marker)
Gain control Guidance Mode: Automatic
Other modes: Manual gain using “+” or “-“ with one touch to return to center (50% of Full Scale)
Active locate frequencies 8 Frequencies:
512Hz, 640Hz, 8kHz, 33kHz, 65kHz, 83kHz, 131kHz and 200kHz
Sonde Frequencies 4 Frequencies:
512Hz, 640Hz, 8kHz and 33kHz

Physical Characteristics

Weight With Lithium-Ion battery pack fitted: 2.0kg
Ingress Protection Rating IP65*
Protected against dust ingress and jets of water3 applied from any direction
Operating temperature4 -10°C to 50°C
Unit dimensions 648mm × 350mm × 177mm

All specifications are measured in test conditions, at 21°C, and fitted with 2 × good quality alkaline batteries unless otherwise noted.
* The antenna loop is IP55 rated. Minimal dust ingress can occur, this does not affect performance
1 Based on volumetric testing at a known fixed depth. True depth accuracy depends on factors such as ground composition, utility characteristics and the locate frequency / signal strength employed. Always follow local safe digging guidelines.
2 The RD7200 will locate to greater depths in the right conditions, but depth accuracy will be compromised. Depth measurement will not be displayed beyond these depths.
3 Water projected by a nozzle at a pressure of 30kPa /0.3 bar / 4.4 psi in accordance with BS EN 60529 1992 A2 2013.
4 At very low temperatures, battery life will be degraded and measurement precision may be reduced.

Transmitter Specifications

Performance

Specification TX-10 and TX-10B
Max power output 10W
Max voltage output 90V
Max current output 0.5A
Induction field strength 1

Transmitter Enhancements

Current Direction (CD) Provides current direction (CD) signals to enable the locator to differentiate individual utilities.
iLOC remote control iLOC is an advanced Bluetooth® link between the RD8200 locator and transmitter, which allows you to control the locate signal’s power and frequency from up to 450m away.  Less time walking and more time locating. 
SideStep® (Tx-10B only) Shifts the locate and transmitter frequency by several Hz, out of the bandwidth of other locate signals that may be interfering with the locate.
SideStepauto™ Automatically selects the best frequency to use based on the load impedance (works only in direct connect mode).
Fault Find Enables the use of an accessory A-Frame with a compatible locator to detect and pinpoint pipe’s coating and insulation faults and cable’s sheath fault.
Boost Sets the transmitters to output its maximum output power indefinitely or for a predefined period of time.
Maximum Voltage Selection Allows the user to increase the voltage, and the current, output to a maximum of 90 Vrms.
Ingress Protection IP65 – Shock resistant, ingress protected casing protects against knocks, drops, water and dust.
Lithium Ion battery pack option Deliver extended run-time, lighter weight and superior cold-weather performance by comparison to standard alkaline batteries.

No need for operators to replace, manage and recycle alkaline battery cells, reducing the associated costs, workload and environmental burden.
Automatic impedance matching Transmit your locate signal as far as possible by automatically matching the transmitter impedance to that of your target cable.
Eco Mode Automatically reduces the output power to allow full depletion of the alkaline batteries. An audio and visual warning provides user feedback (only available with alkaline batteries).
Power Selector Restricts the power output of the transmitter to a predefined level.
Automatic overvoltage protection system In the event of an erroneous direct connection to a high voltage line (up to 250V), a warning symbol is displayed advising the operator to take action.

All specifications are measured in test conditions, at 21°C, and fitted with 2 × good quality alkaline batteries unless otherwise noted.
1 Based on volumetric testing at a known fixed depth. True depth accuracy depends on factors such as ground composition, utility characteristics and the locate frequency / signal strength employed. Always follow local safe digging guidelines.
2 The RD7200 will locate to greater depths in the right conditions, but depth accuracy will be compromised. Depth measurement will not be displayed beyond these depths.
3 Water projected by a nozzle at a pressure of 30kPa /0.3 bar / 4.4 psi in accordance with BS EN 60529 1992 A2 2013.
4 At very low temperatures, battery life will be degraded and measurement precision may be reduced.

Construction

Accurate and simple to use, the MRX comes with eight active and three passive frequencies (Power, Radio and CPS) that cover the majority of site locating tasks. A rugged, IP65 rated casing along with a high contrast screen make it suitable for use in all weather conditions.

Power

Current Direction, track the right line
Identify your target amongst a number of parallel utilities by applying a specialized CD signal from a Tx-10 transmitter. CD arrows displayed on the locator confirm you are tracing your target line.

Power Filters™, works where other locators won’t
When a transmitter can’t be connected, tracing individual power lines through dense networks can be a real challenge. Conflicting or powerful signals confuse or combine to create a wash of signal.

A single key press enables the use of the harmonic properties of power signals to establish if a signal comes from one source, or from multiple cables which you can then trace and mark.

Dynamic Overload Protection, rejects unwanted interference
Automatically filters out interference, enabling use in electrically noisy environments such as near substations or overhead power lines.

Water and Pipeline

A wide choice of active frequencies allow conductive pipes to be traced for long distances. Where sondes or cameras are used to survey pipes made from a variety of materials, including cast iron, clay, fibre, concrete and brick, the four MRX sonde frequencies are ideal for quickly locating and tracing their position.

Pipes with Cathodic Protection System can be followed using the CPS passive mode. CPS compass mode ensures alignment with the target pipeline.

Telecom

Program up to 5 extra frequencies to customize the MRX to signals found on your network. The MRX features higher frequencies to locate high impedance lines and sonde frequencies for duct and conduit tracing. Higher frequencies can also be used to trace sheathed domestic cables without grounding connections.

Cable sheath faults can be located to within 10 cm using 8 kHz Fault Find mode with a Radiodetection A-Frame

KEY DIFFERENTIATORS BETWEEN MRX MODELS

MRX MRX G MRX SG
Combined Marker Ball and Utility Locating ✓ ✓ ✓
Active Locate Frequencies 8 21 21
Antenna Modes 5 7 7
Sonde Frequencies 4 4 4
Passive Modes 3 5 5
Advanced Noise Filtering
(Power Filters™)		 ✓ ✓ ✓
Fault Find ✓ ✓ ✓
iLOC® ✓ ✓ ✓
Usage Logging ✓ ✓
Current Direction ✓ ✓
4kHz ✓ ✓
Custom Frequencies ✓ ✓
Onboard GPS 2-3m/7-10’ 1-2cm/
sub-inch*
Combined Marker Ball and Survey Grade Locating ✓

* Subject to RTK correction service provider and local conditions.

 

Which MRX model is for me?

MRX Utility Marker Locator

MRX

Utility Marker
Locator

An Ergonomic Locator with
combined functionality

  • Boost confidence with continuous depth estimation and current measurement.
  • Accurately identify target power cable in the presence of many other utilities.
  • Easily trace sondes for water and wastewater pipes.
  • Extend functionality by using accessories such as clamps, A-frame or stethoscope.
  • Effortless data management using RD Manager™ Online PC software for setup, calibration, and data analysis.
MRX G Utility Marker Locator

MRX G

Utility Marker
Locator

An Ergonomic Locator with combined functionality and advanced features for challenging environments

  • Verify GPS location with 2-3 m / 7-10’ accuracy.
  • Navigate congested areas with confidence using Current Direction (CD) technology.
  • Automatically stores all locate parameters providing a comprehensive picture of field operations, very useful for supervisors or health & safety personnel.
  • Custom frequencies: Up to 5 additional frequencies can be programmed into your locator to match it to the signals found on your target networks.
MRX SG Utility Marker Survey-Grade Locator

MRX SG

Utility Marker
Survey-Grade Locator

An Ergonomic Locator with triple functionality, advanced features and survey grade accuracy for mapping

  • Build accurate maps: 1-2cm/sub-inch* accurate mapping.
  • Locate and Map: Simultaneously detect and map RF markers and utilities with survey-grade accuracy.
  • MAP IT YOUR WAY™: Integrated GNSS, flexible correction services, preferred mobile app and iOS®/Android™ compatibility ensure easy integration into your mapping workflows.

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