Vivax-Metrotech · Complete Locator Kit · 850-F001-H
The 9.82 kHz kit for CATV, telephone, and power: the VM-850 receiver, a rechargeable Li-ion transmitter with charger, leads, ground stake, and hard carry case under one order code.
Demonstrated before you buy, set up and trained on delivery, and supported by Intermountain Sales for the life of the locator.
The VM-850 transmitter
A low frequency like 9.82 kHz takes more power to drive onto a line than the VM-810's 83.1 kHz. Vivax-Metrotech built the VM-850 transmitter around an internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery for exactly that reason, so you are not burning through D-cells on long CATV and telephone runs.
In the box
Everything under order code 850-F001-H, ready to work out of the hard case.
One-button 9.82 kHz receiver with Left/Right Guidance.
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9.82 kHz signal source with high and low output.
Built-in rechargeable battery with its matched charger.
Direct connection to valves, risers, and tracer wire.
Completes the circuit for direct connection.
Keeps the kit together and protected on the truck.
Carry the transmitter hands-free.
For receiver firmware updates.
16 A, 250 V Buss fuse protects the transmitter output.
VM-810 / VM-850 user handbook.
Applying the signal
The VM-850 transmitter supports direct connection, clamp, and induction, so one kit covers everything from a drop at the pedestal to a long run in conduit.
Safety: the transmitter output can reach 65 volts RMS. Turn it off before connecting or disconnecting leads.
The kit in action
Put 9.82 kHz on the cable with the transmitter, then walk the line with the receiver. The Left/Right meter and tone walk you onto the cable.
Full receiver details are on the VM-850 Receiver page.
Specifications
From the Vivax-Metrotech VM-810 / VM-850 user handbook. Receiver specifications are on the VM-850 Receiver page.
| Specification | VM-850 Transmitter |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 9.82 kHz |
| Signal modes | Direct connection, clamp, and induction |
| Output | High and low output select; switches to low automatically when the battery is nearly empty |
| Power | Internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery |
| Charger | Mains (110 or 240 V AC) or 12 V DC charger matched to the battery |
| Charge time | Up to 8 hours for a full charge |
| Charging temperature | 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C) |
| Indicators | Battery Full, Battery Half (flashes near empty), Low and High output |
| Protection | Replaceable output fuse |
| Output voltage | Up to 65 V RMS |
| Environmental rating | IP54 and NEMA 4 |
How the receiver finds the line, its controls, and full receiver specifications are on the VM-850 Receiver page.
Up close
Order codes
Receiver, transmitter, charger, and leads under 850-F001-H, tested together and ready for the first locate.
The kit is priced below the receiver and transmitter bought on their own.
The hard carry case and shoulder strap come with the kit.
| Order code | Description |
|---|---|
| Recommended | |
| 850-F001-H | VM-850 Locator Kit: receiver, Li-ion transmitter and charger, and accessories |
| Sold separately | |
| 1.216.01.00001 | VM-850 Receiver (Model VX216-01) |
| 1.216.02.00001 | VM-850 Transmitter (Model VX216-02) |
Add to your kit
For cable work, a clamp is the most useful add-on.
Apply signal to CATV and telephone cable at the pedestal without breaking service.
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Connect safely to energized power cable.
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Put signal on a building's wiring through a standard outlet.
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Move your ground away from the target for a cleaner trace.
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Reach a clamp into vaults and handholes.
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The 83.1 kHz kit for water and gas mains.
View productThe Intermountain Sales difference
As the oldest Vivax-Metrotech distributor in the United States, we have sold, trained on, and serviced these locators for decades. Before you buy a locator kit, we will ask what you locate, where, and how often, and point you to the tool that fits your crews and your budget. Sometimes that is a simpler, less expensive locator, and we will tell you so.
We bring the locator to your yard or jobsite so your crew can run it on your own utilities before you commit.
We recommend by application, not by price tag. If a lower-cost locator does the job, that is the one we will quote.
On-site training at delivery, refresher training for new hires, and help whenever your crew needs it, for the life of the product.
Repairs, calibration questions, and technical support from people who use these locators, for as long as you own it.
Find the right fit
Frequency matters. The right VM locator depends on what you are tracing and how it is buried. Not sure? Call us and we will help you choose, or bring one out for a demo.
Best for: Water and gas mains
Single-button 83.1 kHz locator with Distance Sensitive Left/Right Guidance.
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Low 9.82 kHz frequency for small, well-grounded lines with less bleed-over.
Best for: Service drops and live power
1-Watt, 83 kHz induction, passive power, and 8 kHz fault find.
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Best for: Short, hard-to-couple lines
1-Watt, 480 kHz induction and connection, passive power, and fault find.
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Best for: Valve boxes and service lines
Utility locator and ferrous metal detector in one tool.
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Warranty
Every Vivax-Metrotech locator we sell carries a 2-year factory warranty. Add the one-year extended warranty (order code WARRANTY-1 YEAR) for 10% of the kit's list price and you are covered for 3 years. Ask us to include it on your quote.
Applications
Documentation
Questions
Related
How it finds the line, the screen explained, and full specs.
Apply signal to cable without a direct connection.
Connect to energized cables safely.
The 83.1 kHz kit for water and gas mains.
Talk to a locating specialist
Request a quote on 850-F001-H, or schedule a demo and we will bring the kit to you.
or call (303) 762-1070
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