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-501 Induction Clamp-
(For Pin Point Tracing of Buried or Above Ground Utilities)

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The "GO-FER" Detectron 501 clamp was designed to accompany the 505 Pipe & Cable locator for superior tracing and locating abilities. Fully capable of identifying isolated pipes and cables in complex underground systems. The 501 gives utility users a more accurate means of location,  as well as advantages in speed and convenience. The 501 Induction Clamp induces a current into the conductor using a strong electromagnetic field, without the possibility of air coupling into parallel lines. This allows for greater tracing distances.

 

Features Include:
  • Fully insulated and waterproof
  • Sturdy spring hinged handle for rough field duty
  • Fits a wide range of conductor diameters, single wire to diameters of up to 4.5" (11.43 cm)
  • Comes with 15' of connecting cable for the Detectron Model 505 "GO-FER" Pipe & cable locator 
Specifications:
  • A convenient 1/4-20 threaded insert is located in the clamp handle to accommodate an (optional) extension rod.
  • Weight:   1.5 lbs. (.68 Kg)
  • Shipping Weight:   2 lbs. (.907 Kg)

 
501 TYPICAL FIELD APPLICATIONS
A.    Induction Clamp used in all tracing methods where conductors are exposed in at 
        least one plave and the terminated end is an open circuit.
B.    Induction Clamp shown coupled to a terminating end of a trace object, transmitter 
        clamp requires a grounded conductor for a proper current flow throughout the ground.
C.    Induction clamp shown, must be coupled to a conductor in between the ground and 
        the point where the conductor enters the ground.
D.    Induction clamp shown coupled in the wrong place causing the trace signal to return 
        to the ground.
E.    Induction clamp shown coupled around a conductor which feeds in two directions 
       creating  a current flow to allow tracing in BOTH directions.
F.    Induction clamp shown coupled to a conductor with laterals, feeding the full trace 
       signal up to the junction point, (1) which then divides the signal strength into each 
       branch (2).
 

For more information see the 501 Induction Clamp Instructions Page.
 
 

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