When in search of a method to trace the path of non-metallic pipes or locate blockage in a line, these Sewer and Pipe Inspection Systems by Rycom will make the task much easier. When sondes or video camera heads are inserted into a pipe or duct by means of a push rod, their location can quickly and easily be found by utilizing these highly-effective detector/receivers.
Detector/Receiver for Sewer and Pipe Inspection
This ergonomically designed and balanced detector/receiver is great for locating water lines, sewer lines, inspection cameras, and sondes. Three standard accessories are included with all 8872 packages: operation manual and locating basics video, "C" cell receiver batteries, and padded receiver carry case.
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Receiver, Sonde, and Transmitter Shown Note: transmitter and sonde are optional accessories included in their respective packages
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| Sonde, Camera, and Utility Locator for Sewer and Pipe Inspection |
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 8872 Locator/Receiver Shown
 Standard Accessories Shown Standard Accessories Included With All 8872 Packages
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This Commercial Detector/Receiver Features:
- This multi-frequency digital receiver detects sondes and inspection camera heads up to 20 feet away or 10 feet away (if there's cast iron interference)
- Designed to detect two active frequencies of 512Hz and 51kHz to allow accurate tracing of sondes, pipes, and inspection cameras
- Locates 50/60Hz passive frequency for the detection of live utilities without the use of a transmitter
- Designed to track any manufacturer's camera or sonde system operating on 512Hz.
- Changing tone levels give an audio indication of the strength of the signal
- Digital display is backlit to make reading in low-light easier
- weather proof membrane buttons makes receiver more durable
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Locator/Receiver Specifications:
- Input frequency: 512Hz, 51kHz, and 50/60Hz
- Antenna mode: peak, null, and pin-point peak (when used with transmitter)
- Display indicators: backlit LCD bar graph, low battery, signal strength, mode and function indicators
- Audio indication: variable pitch response
- Current measurement: display indicates relative current
- Power source: disposable: 6 "C" batteries
- Battery life: continuous: 40 hours
- Signal strength: LCD bar graph & absolute signal strength readout
- Gain control: up/down for automatic centering and manual control
- Dynamic range: 126 dB
- Depth measurement: push-button readout to 15 feet or
manual triangulation method
- Operating temperature: -4° F to 133° F
- Click for dimensions
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| Optional Sonde Insert |
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Dimensions of Sonde:

Sonde Used to find leaks, blockage, and pinches in pipes
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Optional Sonde Features/Specifications:
- These self-contained signal transmitters are used to trace the path of non-metallic pipes/conduits and locate line blockages/pinches/leaks in clay, cast iron and other non-conductive (and non-pressurized) structures
- Tone frequency: factory set frequency of 512Hz
- Depth: 10 feet in cast iron, 20 feet in the air
- Operating temperature: -4° F to 133° F
- Power source: 1 "AA" battery
- Battery life: 8 hours
- Size: 1.3" diameter x 3.7" length
- Weight: 4.6 oz
- Insert: 1/4" x 20 (threads per inch) female
- Insert adaptors: 3/8" x 16 (threads per inch) and 5/16" x 18 (threads per inch) male to female
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| Optional Transmitter |
 8872-1W Transmitter Shown
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Optional Transmitter Features/Specifications:
- Puts a live frequency down phone, cable, and other lines
- Transmitter functions include: improved transmitter induction, automatic impedance matching when using the direct connection, and enables the use of the pin-point peak mode
- Powerful tracing signal is reliable for direct connection, transmitter and coupled induction
- Tone frequency: 512 Hz, 51 kHz
- Hook-up connection: direct connection, transmitter inductive
coupling, coupled induction
- Load matching: automatic from 5 ohms to 2000 ohms
- Output power:
| Frequency |
Normal |
High |
| 512 Hz |
.5 W |
1.0 W |
| 51 kHz |
.5 W |
1.0 W |
- Max open circuit voltage: 30 V PK-PK AC
- Operating temperature: -4° F to +133° F
- Power source: 8 "C" batteries
- Battery life: greater than 36 hours
- Size: transmitter 8.5" x 5.8" x 2.5"
- Weight: 2.2 lbs
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| Standard accessories included with all packages: operation manual and locating basics video, "C" cell receiver batteries, and padded receiver carry case. |