Rycom 8879 PLS 5 Watt pipe & cable locator
Access Detection with our partners Rycom instruments have introduced the new Rycom 8879 PLS with there more powerful transmitters. Rycom have used some of the latest technology in electronics to create a incredible powerful transmitter which far exceeds the older 8879 transmitter.
With testing and a wish list from Australia Rycom have improved signal penetration on poorer earths, improved induction search capabilities for blind or unknown service detection. This unit brings performance that exceeds far more expensive locators. With the new transmitters and improved receivers in the 8879PLS range rycom have an excellent locator on there hands which should prove to be popular with professional locator contractors, Councils and any operator who wants a high performance locator at an affordable price.
Most professional locator require a locator based on the simple but effective locate techniques including Peak & Null as well as well as depth and current measurement. The Rycom 8879 receiver has all these functions and is an effective and fast way of locating accurately.
A lot of new units on the market today have many functions that most professional do not require to locate and are more industry specific or a gimmick than a real benifit for the end user. Rycom have listened to there somewhat vocal customers here in Australia and over the years have improved immensly with both quality and performance, the new 8879PLS transmitters are testament of listening to these customers.
Rycom will soon be releasing a 10 watt version but going on price and performance this 5 watt unit will be very popular.
This unit is defenitly worth a locate test.



