Vivax-Metrotech vLoc3-Pro Pipe and Cable Locator
The Vivax-Metrotech vLoc3-Pro traces buried pipe and cable with depth and current readouts, and finds sondes.
$5,500 $5,789
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Vivax-Metrotech vLoc3-Pro price and what's in the box
The Vivax-Metrotech vLoc3-Pro is a pipe and cable locator receiver for utility crews. Paired with a Loc3 transmitter, it traces buried metal lines and reads depth and current. Its screen changes color when the signal is distorted, so you know when to double-check.
Our price
$5,500 $5,789
Our price for the vLoc3-Pro is $5,500 (list $5,789). The receiver kit includes the items below. Ask us about transmitter options when you request a quote.
In the box
- vLoc3-Pro receiver
- Rechargeable Li-ion battery and charger with power cord
- Alkaline battery holder
- Mini-USB cable
- User manual
- Soft carry bag
Your written quote confirms exactly what's included.
How to locate with the vLoc3-Pro
Sweep the area, then put a signal on the line
Start with a passive sweep for power and radio signals. In Omni Peak, one zig-zag pass picks up lines at any angle. Then hook the transmitter to the line, clamp around it, or induce the signal, and follow the arrows to the peak.
Read depth and current, even from off to the side
Set the tip on the ground across the line and press the i key for depth and current. If something is in the way, the Vector screen gives depth and side distance without standing right over the line.
What the vLoc3-Pro finds
- Metal pipe and cable traced with a transmitter, or passively from power and radio signals already on the line.
- The line you hooked up to a sudden drop in current points to a tee, a fault or a jump to another line.
- Plastic pipe and sewer camera heads track a sonde pushed through the line.
- Ground faults with the optional A-frame, it works as a cable fault locator and finds coating defects on pipe.
vLoc3-Pro specs
| Depth accuracy | within 5% on a clean signal |
|---|---|
| Readouts | depth, signal current and 360° compass line direction |
| Locate screens | Classic, Vector, Transverse Graph, Plan View, Sonde |
| Response modes | Peak, Broad Peak, Null, Delta Null, Peak with Arrows, Omni Peak |
| Passive modes | Power 50, Power 60 and Radio |
| Data logging | 4 GB internal memory |
| Power | rechargeable Li-ion pack or alkaline battery holder |
vLoc3-Pro accessories and parts
The A-frame, the vLoc3-MLA marker adapter, signal clamps and the Bluetooth module for GPS aren't included. Tx-Link, which runs the transmitter from the receiver, is fitted at the factory, so order it with the unit. When your vLoc3-Pro needs work, call us and we'll help you sort it out.
vLoc3-Pro vs Vivax-Metrotech vLoc3-9800
Vivax-Metrotech vLoc3-Promore screens, including Vector for off-line depth, plus color-coded distortion warnings. $5,500.
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Vivax-Metrotech vLoc3-9800simpler tone-guided tracing you can follow without watching the screen, with data logging. $4,770.
See the vLoc3-9800Questions
How much does a vLoc3-Pro cost?
Our price is $5,500, and the list price is $5,789. Ask us about transmitter options, and we'll respond with a written quote.
Can the vLoc3-Pro find EMS markers?
Yes, with the vLoc3-MLA marker adapter on the bottom of the receiver. It finds gas, water, sanitary, power, telephone and CATV markers and can estimate their depth.
Does the vLoc3-Pro log GPS locations?
Yes, with the optional Bluetooth module and an external GPS. Each saved record carries its position, and the free MyLocator3 PC app exports CSV, KML and SHP files for mapping.
Get a quote on the Vivax-Metrotech vLoc3-Pro
Call 937-657-2735 or request a quote. We'll get back to you with price, availability and transmitter options.