8869V3 Pathfinder Locating System
RYCOM equipment is well know for ease of operation while still providing all the features necessary to meet the challenges of the toughest locate. RYCOM Instruments understands the needs of our customers and the demands in the field. Designed and proven to be dependable for years of reliable field service, RYCOM equipment not only provides up-front cost savings, but also low ownership cost over the product’s life.
The 8869V3 is a proven instrument for locating utilities within the most demanding of locating environments. From crowded easements to long runs of pipe the 8869V3 Pathfinder is a dependable and economical locate package. The ergonomically designed and balanced 8869V3 receiver provides proximity cues (signal response) by relative and actual signal strength and variable audio pitch. Push-button depth and current measurement along with four signal response modes — peak, pinpoint peak, directional and null — allow the user to minimize interference and maintain the locate on the target conductor. The 8869V3 Series offers FrequencyFlex™ allowing users to adapt the system to their specific needs, ensuring flexibility to match the needs of the most demanding locate environments. Transmitter functions include transmitter induction, coupler induction and direct connection. Whether the locate is measured in feet or miles, with automatic impedance matching from 5 ohm to 25,000 ohms, the 8869V3 will meet the challenge.