Civil & Land Surveying
Prevent utility strikes, locate hidden services and create more accurate underground maps before excavation.
Innovam Solutions
Smarter Detection. Safer Decisions.
Industry-focused solutions for underground utility detection, cable fault locating, thermal inspection and condition monitoring.
Industry Applications
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Electric Utilities
Pinpoint cable faults, reduce outage time and identify thermal or acoustic warning signs before failure.
Oil & Gas and Maintenance
Track pipelines, detect pressurised leaks and monitor critical equipment in demanding environments.
Industry Challenges
Current industry pain points
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High impact
Hidden Underground Utilities
Unknown utility routes increase excavation risk, delays and costly service strikes.
High impact
Inaccurate Mapping
Outdated records reduce confidence when planning new construction and maintenance.
High impact
Underground Cable Faults
Slow fault location prolongs outages and increases unnecessary excavation.
Medium impact
Thermal Overloads
Overheating switchgear and transformers can escalate into avoidable failures.
High impact
Pressurised Gas Leaks
Small leaks are difficult to locate but can create major safety and efficiency risks.
Medium impact
Pipeline Location
Long-distance metallic pipelines require reliable locating in harsh conditions.
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Civil & Land Surveying Industries
Empowering land surveyors to map with confidence
Land surveying and subsurface utility engineering demand precision. Unmapped utility lines can cause project delays, safety hazards and major financial liabilities, while non-metallic utilities remain difficult to detect in challenging ground conditions.
Application → Inspection → Product
Empowering land surveyors to map with confidence
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Field Inefficiency and Wasted Man-Hours
The MSL-800 allows operators to pre-calibrate signals for up to 20 different cables at the source so the receiver can identify the prepared signal and reduce repeated transmitter-to-receiver trips.
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Innovam Cable Locator MSL-800
Danger of Misidentifying Live Cables
A flexible current clamp based on a Rogowski-coil design supports non-contact identification of energised and de-energised cables. The missing maximum cable-size value remains intentionally omitted.
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Innovam Cable Locator MSL-800
Depth Errors Caused by Field Distortion
Digital filtering and a multi-antenna array help reduce distorted electromagnetic-field effects near bends, tees and parallel utilities for more dependable depth readings.
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Innovam Cable Locator MSL-800
Low-Signal or Insulated Tracer Wires
High-output adjustable transmitter frequencies support signal induction on poorly conductive or insulated tracer wires used with non-pressurised plastic pipes.
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Innovam Cable Locator MSL-800
Blind Spot of Non-Metallic Utilities
Dual Sense complements EM locators and GPR by detecting non-metallic HDPE, PVC and optic-fibre infrastructure that does not provide a conductive trace path.
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Innovam Dual Sense
Signal Attenuation in Clay and Saturated Soil
Dual Sense uses a multi-frequency ground-penetration workflow intended for difficult soil profiles where moisture and conductive clay weaken conventional signals.
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Innovam Dual Sense
Paved and Concrete Surfaces
Dual Sense can pinpoint utility locations without requiring crews to push a conventional GPR cart directly across thick asphalt or reinforced concrete.
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Innovam Dual Sense
Determining Utility Diameter
By detecting dielectric differences between native soil and the utility wall, the proposed workflow maps target boundaries to support diameter and spatial-footprint assessment without excavation.
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Innovam Dual Sense
Need help choosing the right inspection camera?
Our team can match your assets, inspection distance and reporting needs to an appropriate FOTRIC model.
Electric Utilities
Ensure the safe operation of electrical systems
Thermal and acoustic inspection helps utility teams identify abnormal conditions across transmission, substations and distribution assets without interrupting normal operation.
Application → Inspection → Product
Ensure the safe operation of electrical systems
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Electric Transmission Line Inspection
Stable power distribution depends on routine inspection of electrical assets. A combined acoustic and thermal workflow helps maintenance teams identify developing problems from a safer distance and organise predictive maintenance before reliability is affected.
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Partial Discharge Detection in High-Voltage Systems
Acoustic imaging provides a fast, non-contact way to locate partial-discharge sources in substations, power plants and industrial electrical systems. Real-time visualisation helps teams recognise insulation problems earlier, including in noisy environments.
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FOTRIC H6 High-Performance Acoustic Camera
Electric Substations
Thermal inspection supports predictive maintenance by revealing overheating components, connection problems and abnormal temperature patterns before they develop into equipment failure or unplanned downtime.
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FOTRIC V7 Thermal Camera
Need help choosing the right inspection camera?
Our team can match your assets, inspection distance and reporting needs to an appropriate FOTRIC model.
Oil & Gas And Maintenance
Find hidden equipment defects in oil and gas plants
Thermal inspection helps maintenance teams identify abnormal conditions in pumps, pipelines, electrical cables and insulated equipment before they threaten safe and continuous production.
Application → Inspection → Product
Find hidden equipment defects in oil and gas plants
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Oil Extraction Safety
Centrifugal pumps are essential to continuous oil extraction. Contactless thermal monitoring helps operators recognise developing temperature abnormalities and evaluate pump condition while production equipment remains in service.
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Oil Field Pipeline Inspection
Ageing pipelines and worn electrical cables can create leakage and overheating risks. Thermal imaging helps teams locate suspicious temperature patterns so risky sections can be investigated and repaired before they contribute to a shutdown.
Recommended Product
FOTRIC V7 Thermal Camera
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Our team can match your assets, inspection distance and reporting needs to an appropriate FOTRIC model.
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Tools matched to real field challenges
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Inspection workflow
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Innovam Cable Locator MSL-800
Cable and metallic utility locating with pre-calibrated signal recognition, digital filtering and multi-antenna depth measurement.
View ProductInnovam Dual Sense
A complementary locating workflow for non-metallic pipe and underground utility detection.
View ProductTanbos Underground Cable Fault Detection
Diagnostic equipment for cable path tracing, fault pinpointing and outage response.
View ProductT32 Cable Test Van System
A mobile integrated cable fault locating system designed to reduce transport and setup challenges at remote sites.
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D1110 / D1112 HV Insulation Resistance Testers
10kV and 12kV high-voltage insulation testers for cables, switchgear, arresters, motors, generators and transformers.
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LB4/60A Smart Bridge & Burnthrough
A single-core cable fault locating system that identifies the fault type, recommends Bridge or Burn-through mode and provides a digital fault-distance readout.
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VLF-90kV Withstand Testing System
Portable 0.1Hz very-low-frequency withstand testing for high-capacitance power cables. Supplied field image model requires confirmation.
View ProductFOTRIC V-MiX AcouTherm Camera
A combined acoustic and thermal inspection platform for predictive electrical maintenance.
View ProductFOTRIC H-Series Acoustic Imaging Camera
Non-contact acoustic imaging for locating partial-discharge sources in high-voltage environments.
View ProductFOTRIC V-Series Professional Thermal Camera
Professional real-time thermal analysis for substations and critical electrical equipment.
View ProductFOTRIC 348A Thermal Camera
Contactless thermal monitoring for pumps and rotating equipment used during oil extraction.
View ProductFOTRIC Industrial Thermal Imaging Camera
Thermal inspection for pipelines, electrical cables and equipment in oil and gas facilities.
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Innovam Cable Locator MSL-800
Cable and metallic utility locating with pre-calibrated signal recognition, digital filtering and multi-antenna depth measurement.
Why It Matters
One repeatable method for safer groundwork
A product is most useful when it is placed inside a clear, repeatable field method.
STEP 01
Survey Before Breaking Ground
Review records, site access and strike risk before field work begins.
STEP 02
Locate Systematically
Configure the relevant active, passive, sonde or complementary detection mode.
STEP 03
Confirm the Target
Cross-check the indication, depth and route before marking the ground.
STEP 04
Map & Communicate
Capture findings and communicate a clear utility route to the excavation team.
Specifications
Product model & technical information
Values shown are limited to information available in the supplied files.
Innovam Cable Locator MSL-800
| Product model | Innovam Cable Locator MSL-800 |
|---|---|
| Primary application | Cable and metallic utility locating with pre-calibrated signal recognition, digital filtering and multi-antenna depth measurement. |
| Detailed specification | To be confirmed from the approved product datasheet |
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Questions, Answered
Innovam Cable Locator MSL-800 FAQs
The recommended method depends on utility material, access points, ground conditions and whether a traceable signal can be applied.
The supplied strategy positions Dual Sense as a complementary workflow for difficult or non-metallic targets, while EM locating remains important for traceable conductors.
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Dedicated Customer Support
Service support beyond the product
Calibration, repair, technical support and training delivered through a clear service workflow.
Customer Care
Dedicated Customer Support & Training
Innovam supports customers beyond product purchase through calibration, repair, technical assistance and practical training.
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Calibration
Routine calibration keeps multi-frequency detection hardware aligned to standard baselines for dependable depth and utility measurements.
Service & Repair
Comprehensive diagnostics and rapid-response repair protect underground locating equipment used in rugged field conditions.
Technical Support
Direct technical assistance, consulting and advisory for product operation, troubleshooting and application planning.
Training
Expert training helps operators convert raw detection readings into accurate and actionable underground maps.
Service Application
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Underground Utility
Service workflows by equipment category
End-to-end support for underground utility detection equipment, from field strategy and operator guidance to precision assurance and long-term asset protection.
Calibration Workflow
Calibration in Four Steps
Routine calibration keeps multi-frequency detection hardware aligned to standard baselines for dependable depth and utility measurements.
STEP 01
Schedule & Intake
Confirm equipment details, measurement concerns and the required calibration scope.
STEP 02
Rigorous Testing
Test multi-frequency detection performance under controlled reference conditions.
STEP 03
Baseline Alignment
Align hardware against standard baselines and verify background-noise filtering.
STEP 04
Verify & Return
Document the completed checks and arrange return of the calibrated equipment.
Service & Repair Workflow
Service & Repair in Four Steps
Comprehensive diagnostics and rapid-response repair protect underground locating equipment used in rugged field conditions.
STEP 01
Receive & Record
Register the locator or sensor and document its reported field condition.
STEP 02
Comprehensive Diagnostics
Inspect hardware and isolate mechanical, sensor or operating faults.
STEP 03
Repair & Maintain
Complete approved repairs and routine maintenance for specialised locators and sensors.
STEP 04
Final Check & Return
Confirm operating performance and return the equipment for field deployment.
Technical Support Workflow
Technical Support in Four Steps
Advisory and real-time field assistance help teams adapt detection strategy to changing site and environmental conditions.
STEP 01
Site-Specific Review
Assess geology, conductive soil and complex multi-utility corridor conditions.
STEP 02
Technology Mapping
Recommend suitable detection methods for mapping, diameter calculation and clash avoidance.
STEP 03
Real-Time Troubleshooting
Guide operators through sensor-frequency, soil-moisture or software-related issues.
STEP 04
Resolution Follow-Up
Confirm the field workflow and record the recommended operating adjustments.
Training Workflow
Training in Four Steps
Expert training helps operators convert raw detection readings into accurate and actionable underground maps.
STEP 01
Project Briefing
Review site goals, user experience and the detection equipment to be deployed.
STEP 02
Hands-On Curriculum
Guide new and experienced users through practical equipment operation.
STEP 03
Advanced Interpretation
Teach teams to interpret complex readings and environmental data signatures.
STEP 04
Field Application Review
Apply the workflow to signal loss, difficult ground conditions and equipment-setting adjustments.
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