The FISHER TW-8800 Multi-Frequency Digital Line Tracer is a versatile tool designed to locate and trace various types of cables, telecommunication lines, water mains, and utilities. It offers both conductive and inductive tracing methods, allowing for flexibility in different locating scenarios.
One of the notable features of the TW-8800 is its multi-frequency operation, which enhances its ability to detect and trace different types of lines and utilities. The advanced digital signal processing technology ensures accurate and precise locating performance.
The TW-8800 is equipped with automatic gain control, which optimizes sensitivity to maximize detection capabilities. This ensures that the device can effectively detect and trace the desired target.
The line tracer also offers passive location modes, including power and radio frequency modes. These modes enable the detection and tracing of utilities even when they are not actively transmitting signals.
For user convenience, the TW-8800 provides audio and visual left/right guidance, helping the user to accurately follow the path of the traced line. It also features a push-button depth measurement function, allowing for quick and easy determination of the depth of the located line or utility.
The device incorporates a large, easy-to-read LCD display, which provides clear visibility of important information during operation. Additionally, the TW-8800 comes in a hard carry case, ensuring safe and secure transportation.
The TW-8800 is designed to withstand various weather conditions, offering weather resistance for reliable performance in different environments.
Here are the features of the TW-8800 Digital Line Tracer :
- Automatic gain control for maximum sensitivity
- Audio and visual left/right guidance
- Large easy to read LCD display
- Push button depth measurement
- Weather resistant design
TW-8800 Digital Line Tracer Technical Specifications :
RECEIVER:
- Depth Accuracy: +1 inch per foot in nominal conditions
- Readout Units: Inches or cm (factory preset)
- Left/Right Guidance: Audio: continuous tone=Left, pulsed tone=Right. VCO (varying pitch) output for easy over target location. Visual: Left/Right/Over Target
- messages
- Signal Strength: Digital Numeric Readout (0-99%) & Bar Graph
- Sensitivity Adjust: Automatic
- LCD Backlight: Included
- Battery Test: Automatic Low Battery alert Push button readout
- Battery Life: 80 Hours
- Battery Type: 6 – “C” cells
- Weight: 6 lbs. (2.7 kg)
- Operating Temp: -4 to +140F (-20 to +60C)
- Dimensions: 6 1/2” x 11” x 32 1/2” (16.5 x 27.9 x 82.6 cm)
TRANSMITTER:
- Output Frequencies: 82 kHz, 8.2 kHz, 820 Hz
- Output Power (nominal): 82 kHz: .7 Watts, 8.2 kHz: 7.0 Watts, 820 Hz: 7.0 Watts
- Battery Test: Yes
- Battery Life: 80 Hrs. at 82kHz
- Battery Type: 2 – 6 Volt lantern batteries
- Weight: 7.8 lbs. (3.5 kg)
- Dimensions: 7 3/4” x 12” x 6” (19.7 x 30.5 x 15.2 cm)
TW-8800 Digital Line Tracer package includes :
- Headphones: Volume adjusts separately for each ear.
- Coupling Clamp: Useful for in-service and electrical power line tracing when a metal-to-metal hookup is not possible
- Sonde: Insertable transmitter
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