PL-VF10

Pipe and Cable Locator with Variable Frequencies, Alkaline Batteries, and a 10W Maximum Power Output

Enigma® pinpoints leaks others miss—smart, powerful, and built to listen where it matters most.

Enigma® is an advanced digital correlation logger designed to accurately locate leaks in buried water pipes. By combining noise logging and noise correlation in a single operation, it streamlines the leak detection process and boosts operational efficiency. Ideal for both temporary and semi-permanent deployments, this “Lift and Shift” solution is a versatile tool for water network surveys. Enigma® features powerful 24-bit data processing and analysis, giving it a proven edge in detecting difficult leaks that other systems often miss. Its ability to take and analyze three distinct sound samples allows it to differentiate between regular consumer usage and non-revenue water loss, delivering highly reliable leak detection results.

Trouble free deployment

Enigma correlating leak noise loggers are deployed at multiple positions, typically on valves or hydrants, during normal working hours. They may be programmed for either daytime or night-time operation.

MULTI-POINT NETWORK CORRELATION

Enigma® loggers are deployed at multiple positions, typically on valves or hydrants, during normal working hours. They maybe programmed for either daytime or night-time operation. The loggers record the actual leak sound. When retrieved the leak sound is transferred to the host software where it is processed to display all leak positions between loggers. Programming and data readback utilises optical and USB communications to ensure rapid operation.

OPTIMUM LEAK SENSING

Overnight use provides ideal conditions for leak detection. This is because background acoustic noise from traffic, water usage and other sources, is lowest and, at the same time, water system pressure can be higher which greatly aids leak sound propagation.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Additional information

Available Operating Frequencies

Range from 512Hz to 480kHz

Indicators

AC load assistance measurement, relative ohms, voltage, live voltage output, current output, power level, frequency, mode, battery indication alert, low battery indicator audio/visual with modulated low battery warning transmitted to the receiver

Load Matching

Automatic from 5 Ω to 25,000 Ω

Output Power

10 power settings Low & Medium Frequency Range: 0.2w to 10w High. Frequencies (above 44kHz) : 0.2 to 1w

Power Source

(12) “D” cell batteries

Battery Life

8-20 hours (depending on load, frequency, power setting) Intermittent: 40-60 hours

Operating Temperature

-4° F to 133° F (-20° C to 55° C)

Ingress Protection Rating

IP65

Dimensions

16” x 6.32” x 6” (41 cm x 16 cm x 15 cm)

Weight

D-cell: 8 lbs (3.6 kg); Li-Ion: 6 lbs (2.7 kg)

Country of Origin

United States of America

Warranty

1 Year warranty. 48 Month (4 Years) Warranty when registered at http://www.ssilocators.com/warranty-registration within 1 month of the date of purchase.

Receiver Operating Frequencies

480kHz, 200kHz, 131kHz, 82.315kHz, 65.536kHz, 32.768kHz, 8.192kHz, 4.010kHz, 815Hz, 797Hz, 640Hz & 512Hz

Receiver Sonde

640Hz, 512Hz, 815Hz, 8.192 kHz & 32.768kHz

Receiver Passive Power Modes

50env & 60env, LiveSound TM; Radio Frequency; Rectified CP 50Hz & Rectified CP 60Hz

Receiver Antenna Mode

Simultaneous peak/null (dual horizontal antennas & vertical antenna), pin-point peak (dual horizontal antennas), directional guidance, peak (single horizontal antenna) & null (single vertical antenna)

Receiver Display

Indicators back-lit segmented LCD bar graph, battery condition, continuous mode signal strength, depth measurement, line orientation, left/right line guidance, operating mode, volume level & function indicators
Audio Indication Variable pitch & Live Sound. 4 volume selections including mute. Current measurement display indicates the relative current

Receiver Power Source

(6) "C" Alkaline batteries

Receiver Battery Life

Continuous 30h. – Intermittent 82h.

Receiver Signal Strength

LCD bar graph, absolute signal strength 0-999

Receiver Gain Control

Left/ Right Guidance Mode: Automatic

Receiver All Other Locate Modes

Manual gain adjustment & automatic centering

Receiver Dynamic Range

126 dB

Receiver Depth Measurement

3 digit LCD readout of push-button measurement (1 inch – 30 feet) (.02m-10.6m) with accuracy > 5% of depth. (Digital measurement)

Receiver Operating Temperature

-4ºF to +133ºF (-20ºC to +55ºC)

Receiver Ingress Protection Rating

IP65

Receiver Dimensions

30.3” x 9.4” (77cm x 24cm)

Receiver Weight

4.2 lbs (1.9 kg)