Are you working with or within the underground services sector? If so, it is highly likely that you have come across various companies offering cable avoidance tools. It is a known fact that not all the tools are great. You have to know how to separate the grain from the chaff. One way to do this is by enrolling for a CAT course in a prestigious training centre, such as Sygma Solutions Ltd. The training programme is focused on teaching the participants the use and limitations of cable avoidance tools.
Besides offering training, we also have immense product knowledge and can help you distinguish between reliable and good-quality cable avoidance tools. Here are some factors you must consider when selecting a cable avoidance tool.
This is the first factor to consider and is a trick question because best practices state you must always use a cable avoidance tool with a signal generator. With a signal generator, you will be able to detect around 50% more of the buried services than without.
When the cable avoidance tools are used in isolation, they can only detect cables through which current is flowing. Hence, if you are surveying a pavement during the day with the street lights turned off, you might fail to pick up on them.
When cable avoidance tools are used with a signal generator, they are capable of detecting frequencies up to 33khz. If you are using an advanced model, it will be able to pick up additional frequencies over longer distances. This is essential when you are surveying highways or larger areas.
So, you must use the right combination of cable avoidance tools and signal generators for the best results. Consider the distance over which you want to trace before purchasing the tools.
If you want to measure the depth of the underground services along with their position, you have to consider it before purchasing the tools. Typically, an average cable locator is able to offer the lateral position of the underground services. To get a good depth reading, you have to use tools with improved technology. Also, assessing your needs will make it easier for you to choose the appropriate model.
These are some things to consider before purchasing cable avoidance tools. For a deeper understanding, sign up for Sygma Solutions Ltd.’s CAT course.
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