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 |
| 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) |
