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The Vivax-Metrotech vLoc3 Series is a family of advanced buried utility locators engineered for utility owners, contractors, and public works professionals who need fast, accurate locating with intuitive signal interpretation and powerful performance in real-world field conditions.
Designed to locate buried cables, pipes, and sondes across water, sewer, gas, electric, and telecom infrastructure, the vLoc3 Series combines multi-frequency electromagnetic locating with configurable features that help crews reduce guesswork, avoid utility strikes, and complete jobs faster and safer. Vivax Metrotech
The vLoc3 Series includes multiple receiver models — such as the vLoc3-Pro, vLoc3-5000, and vLoc3-9800 — each built on a common locating platform that provides:
Dual 3D antenna arrays for distortion detection
Classic and advanced locate screens
Multiple active and passive locate modes
Configurable frequency selection
Customizable audio and vibration alerts
Optional Bluetooth & GPS support Vivax Metrotech
This flexible platform allows utilities and contractors to choose the model that best fits their workflow — from standard utility locating to advanced broadband and mapping applications.
Whether you’re tracing buried service lines, mapping utilities for GIS, or pinpointing a sonde, the vLoc3 Series provides advanced tools and visual feedback to help operators work with confidence.
The vLoc3 Series offers multiple visual locating perspectives that go beyond simple bar graphs:
Vector Locate — Automatic non-walk-over guidance for precise offset locating
Transverse Graph — Simultaneous view of peak and null for clearer distortion insight
Plan View — Cable orientation mapping at any angle
Sonde Guidance — Graphical arrows that lead you directly to sondes even when vertical in the pipe Vivax Metrotech
These screens provide meaningful visual cues that accelerate locating decisions and help reduce uncertainty in complex underground environments.
vLoc3 Series receivers support a wide range of locating capabilities that make them adaptable for different utilities and site conditions.
Active locate frequencies (configurable from low to high ranges)
Passive power & radio locate modes for detecting live utilities
Fault-find mode for identifying signal anomalies
Signal Direction (SD) to show the direction of outgoing current
Multiple passive locate modes to suit different utility types Vivax Metrotech
These features give operators flexible options to handle everything from simple service locates to congested utility corridors.


The vLoc3 Series receivers are engineered for daily field use with features that improve operator comfort and reduce fatigue:
Bright color displays for daylight visibility
Audio and vibration alerts for multiple conditions (shallow depth, overload, overhead signals, swinging)
Optional Bluetooth module for GPS connectivity and mapping
Data logging capability to record and review locate history Vivax Metrotech
Whether mounted in a truck or carried on foot, these receivers perform reliably in rugged utility environments.
The vLoc3 Series works with a wide range of accessories and optional hardware that expand its utility:
Bluetooth module — Pair with external GPS devices
Marker Locator Adapter (MLA) — Locate EMS markers quickly
Transmitters & Clamps — Support induction and direct connection locating
Mobile apps (MyLocator3 & VMMap) — Customize settings and export locate data for analysis or GIS integration Vivax Metrotech
This modular approach allows utilities and locating professionals to build a system tailored to their workflows and jobsite challenges.
The vLoc3 Series is ideal for:
Utility locating for water, gas, sewer, and telecom
Public works and engineering locating
Damage prevention programs
GIS data capture and asset management
Sondes and inspection camera path locating
Whether locating buried utilities for excavation planning, asset documentation, or maintenance, the vLoc3 Series provides tools professionals trust on the job.
As the oldest Vivax-Metrotech distributor in the United States, Intermountain Sales has the experience and technical expertise to help you select, configure, and support the right locator for your utility needs.
When you buy the vLoc3 Series through Intermountain Sales, you get:
Product recommendations based on real field requirements
Application training and product support
Configured kits and accessories tailored to your workflow
A partner who understands utility challenges from the Rockies to nationwide projects
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