Amprobe AT-5000 Underground Pipe and Cable Locator

(4 customer reviews)

  • Locates underground energized and de-energized wires, cables and pipes, eliminates exploratory digging in parking lots or under floors for buried pipes and wires
  • Signal select and distortion alert icon indicates clean signal of the traced line, versus “ghost” and “return” path signals coming from the neighboring lines
  • Forward-looking guidance coil alerts for bends
  • Distance sensitive left/right guidance guides the user to the exact location of the buried utilities and eliminates “blind searches for the line
  • Three testing modes for best accuracy:
    • Passive power mode (50, 60, 100 and 120 Hz) – tracing energized lines conducting current
    • Passive radio mode (RF) – using surrounding radio waves to trace underground objects
    • Active mode – T-5000 signal generator with broad frequency selection between 491 Hz and 166 kHz with induction mode or directly connected to the cable with test leads or optional clamp
  • Active mode depth measurement up to 20’
  • Bright color ¼ VGA receiver graphical display and audible signal indicators provide clear reading to the user
  • Strong testing signal generated by 10 watt variable output transmitter for dependable depth and distance locating
  • Powerful digital signal processing in both receiver and transmitter provides outstanding performance in tracing when compared to analog devices
  • Automatic or manual gain mode allows respectively quick and easy tracing of the line or precise pinpointing of the fault
  • Ground fault locating with A-Frame adapter for power and telecom cables (optional for AT-5000)
  • Precise pinpointing of buried services and exceptionally fast sound and meter response
  • Rugged durable construction, weatherproof and drop resistant to 3’
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Description

Buried utilities represent a major challenge to electricians who need to trace and troubleshoot such systems. They also represent a hazard to excavation crews. Improperly performed digging can cause cable or pipe damage resulting in personal injury, costly repairs and penalties. Using superior design and powerful software, the AT-5000 Pipe and Cable Locator offers several new performance features, establishing them as the new standard for locating and pinpointing faults in the underground systems. Distance sensitive left/right indication guides the user to the exact location of the buried utilities which saves time and effort not available on standard locators. The signal select and distortion alert provide superior accuracy by visually indicating a clean signal of the traced line, versus “ghost and ‘return’ path of false signals coming from the neighboring lines, and keeping the user on the target line. The core of the AT-5000 Pipe and Cable Locator system is the ergonomically designed handheld receiver. Designed for comfort, the lightweight receiver is balanced for all day use. The receiver’s bright color display is complete with intuitive, easily read graphics that can be viewed in all lighting conditions.

Specifications

FEATURE AT-5000 AT-3500
Depth measurement 20 ft 16 ft
Passive tracing frequencies 50 Hz, 60 Hz, 100 Hz and 120 Hz 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Transmitter frequency Selectable: 491 to 166 kHz Single, non-adjustable
Receiver active frequencies (Hz) 491, 982, 8.44k, 9.82k, 35k, 82k, 83k (North America)
491, 512, 577, 640, 982, 8k, 8.44k, 9.82k, 35k, 65.5k, 82k, 83k (Worldwide)		 32.768 kHz
Receiver passive frequencies (Hz) 50, 60, 100, 120, RF (14k-21k)
Extended and special frequency sets available		 Range 1: radio 15 kHz to 23 kHz
Range 2: power network 50 Hz / 60 Hz;
optionally 100 Hz (can be adjusted by Amprobe service personnel)
Receiver depth display accuracy 0-10 ft: +/- (5 %+2)
under ideal field conditions
10-20 ft: +/- 10%
under ideal field conditions		 Range 1: radio +/- 20 %
Range 2: power network +/- 20 %
Range 3: transmitter +/- 5 % (>5m (6-FT)),
+/- 20 % (<5m (15-FT))
Receiver depth range Maximum 20 ft (600 cm) Maximum 16 ft (488 cm)
Receiver antenna (distance sensitive left/right guidance) • –
Line ID (signal select, guidance compass, distortion alert) • –
Specifications
Depth measurement: 20 ft
Passive tracing frequencies: 50, 60, 100 and 120 Hz
Transmitter frequency: Adjustable from 491 to 166 kHz
A-Frame ground fault locating: Optional
R-5000 active frequencies (Hz): 491, 982, 8.44k, 9.82k, 35k, 82k, 83k (North America) 491, 512, 577, 640, 982, 8k, 8.44k, 9.82k, 35k, 65.5k, 82k, 83k
R-5000 Passive frequencies (Hz): 50, 60, 100, 120, RF (14k-21k) Extended and special frequency sets available
R-5000 Depth display accuracy: 0-10ft: ±(5%+2) under ideal field conditions 10-20ft: ±10% under ideal field conditions
R-5000 Depth range: Maximum 20ft (600 cm)
R-5000 Battery type: Li-ion rechargeable 9 AA alkaline
R-5000 Antenna: Distance sensitive left/right guidance
R-5000 Dimensions: 8 ¼ W x 13 ¼ H x 29 L (21.0cm x 33.7 cm x 74.3cm)
T-5000 Output frequencies (Hz): 491, 982, 8.44k, 9.82k, 35k, 82k, 83k (North America) 491, 577, 640, 982, 8.192k, 8.44k, 9.82k, 35k, 82k, 83k Extended and special frequency sets available
T-5000 Output power: Variable to 10W
T-5000 Simultaneous output: Up to three active frequencies
T-5000 Controls: Frequency select, measurement units (mA, Volts, Ohms, Watts), output power, Signal Select™, menu, 4-way navigation, select, SFL, On/Off
T-5000 Display indicators: Battery status, audio volume, output mode, frequency setting, frequency output, % output in SFL or induction mode, output graph, loop resistance graph
T-5000 Display: 1/8 VGA monochrome
T-5000 Battery life: NiMH rechargeable or six (6) D alkaline
T-5000 Dimensions: 11 W x 6 ¾ H x 9 L (27.9 cm x 17.1 cm x 22.9 cm)
T-5000 Regulatory compliance: FCC, CE
T-5000 Environmental: IP54
Included accessories: Receiver (R-5000), transmitter (T-5000), connection cable, ground stake, ground cable, and carrying case

 

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What’s Included

  • Receiver
  • Transmitter
  • Connection cable
  • Ground stake
  • Ground cable
  • Carrying case
  • Batteries (installed)

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4 reviews for Amprobe AT-5000 Underground Pipe and Cable Locator

  1. fuquan –

    good for the job

    I work as a traffic signal tech ,and I have to locate wire and pipe all the time….this tool is good for the job . Very accurate…..

    ✔ Yes, I recommend this product.

  2. Batman920 –

    Amprobe AT-5000 works great

    I work at a University and we have miles of buried pipes cables etc. With over 100 buildings it can be hard to find the pipes?
    A contractor was using an Amprobe AT-500 to help us find buried pipes. It worked so well I think we should purchase one so we won’t need to have a contractor come in .

    ✔ Yes, I recommend this product.

  3. JOEE –

    realy unique

    I have used many other cable and pipe locators, but because of noise from other metal objects Iwas never sure about pinpointing job. but with AT-5000, the result is unbelievable.

    ✔ Yes, I recommend this product.

  4. gonzalo78g –

    very good electric product

    i think the amprobe instruments are very good and stong for work, i have a multiester and is awesome

    ✔ Yes, I recommend this product.

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