RYCOM 8873 Pathfinder

The RYCOM 8873 Pathfinder is a pipe and cable locator featuring advanced frequency selection and pinpoint accuracy, enhancing the efficiency of underground utility detection.

Equipment Type: Push Camera

Benefits

  • Pipe and cable locator for underground utilities
  • Locating and tracing buried pipes and cables
  • Accurate detection for utility maintenance
  • Underground utilities
  • Power cables
  • CATV cables
  • Gas and water pipes
  • Sewer lines
  • Telephone cables
  • Fiber optic cables with sheath
  • Construction
  • Oil & gas
  • Power & utilities
  • Mining
  • Environmental
  • Water treatment and desalination plants

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RYCOM 8873 Pathfinder Locator: Dual Frequency Detection for Cables, Pipes, and Sondes

The 8873 cable, pipe, camera and Sonde locator offers two versions of the dual active frequency packages — 512 Hz & 82 kHz or 512Hz & 33kHz– ensuring the ability to track any manufacturer’s camera or Sonde system operating on 512 Hz. 

RYCOM Instruments® Sondes can be used to locate pinches and blocks in non-pressurized conduits and pipes. Sonde frequencies are matched to the frequency of the receiver. Sondes at all frequencies will trace through conduit up to 20 feet in the air or 10 feet in cast iron.

Simple to operate, the ergonomically designed and balanced 8873 receiver pinpoints inspection cameras, and Sondes in nonmetallic conduits in a peak mode. 

A large backlit digital display provides both relative and actual signal strength while a variable tone pitch gives an audio indication to the signal. 

The triple antennae configuration provides push-button depth accurate up to 15 feet and works in a peak, pin-point peak and null modes when used with a transmitter.

Whether locating water lines, sewer lines, inspection cameras, or Sondes, this is an economical and dependable locator for companies of all sizes.

Technical Specifications

Ideal UseLocates sondes & cameras up to 18 ft
AccuracyDigital readout with push-button depth
Active Frequencies512 Hz
Ease of UseAccurate, simple, compact, lightweight, economical, and dependable
IncludesStorage bag and operation manual
Operating Frequency51.712 kHz, 512 Hz & 50/60 Hz (passive)
Antenna ModePeak, refined peak, and null
Depth MeasurementAuto; push-button readout up to 15 ft
Audio IndicationVariable pitch response
Signal StrengthLCD bar graph, 0-999
Current MeasurementDisplay indicates relative current
Battery Life40 hours continuous, 82 hours intermittent
IndicatorsLow battery, backlit LCD bar graph, signal strength
Gain ControlUp/down for automatic centering and manual
Dynamic Range126 dB
Operating Temperature-4°F to 133°F (-20°C to 55°C)
Weight3 lbs

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