Cable Detection Ltd

Cable Detection Ltd is a UK based company specialising in advanced products to enable the detection of buried utilities including gas pipelines and electricity cables. Cable Detection has a well-established history since it was founded in 1880 under the name of Hall Brothers. Our company is part of the global technology group Hexagon AB, one of the world leaders in measurement technologies. Our high quality products are designed with onsite safety in mind and feature a number of integrated facilities to help reduce human error and quickly find buried utilities.

We offer an extensive range of affordable and intuitive location system devices including our cable locators, signal generators, LOGiCAT software, EZiSearch equipment and EZiROD duct tracers as well as a range of vital accessories. Cable Detection also offers a specialist servicing department with a four day turnaround including initial procedures, testing, and repairs and calibration. We also provide full customer support from our Staffordshire headquarters as well as user training via our approved dealers.

Signal Transmitter

At Cable Detection Ltd we offer an extensive range of signal detectors such as our dual frequency Sonde model, which can be used to detect sewers, drains and other non-conductive services. At 130mm in length, the Sonde is one of our smallest and most compact detectors and offers a typical signal range of up to five metres. We also offer our EZiTEX range of signal transmitters that deliver higher power than previous model transmitters. The improved performance of the EZiTEX range permits trace services over a greater distance and improved service detection in areas of high signal interference. Visit our website to view full specifications of our signal detector products.

Cable Locators

We offer a wide range of cable detecting equipment including our high quality EZiCAT instruments. Our EZiCAT range includes the i600, which provides advanced technology to locate buried conductive services via electromagnetic signals. The EZiCAT i600 and the i650 includes storage and detection information while in use; stored information can be transferred to a PC via Bluetooth for analysis. We also offer one of the most advanced cable locators to date, the EZiCAT i750xf. Key benefits of the i750xf include GPS technology, data logging, Bluetooth capabilities, depth indication of buried utilities and multiple frequencies for detection over greater distances.

EZiRod Duct Tracer

Our EZiROD duct tracer, connected to the EZiTRACE system, utilises a coiled length of fibre-glass rod, which can be inserted and pushed along the complete length of a non-metallic drain, duct or pipe. EZiROD coiled cable lengths are offered in 30m, 50m and 80m lengths to suit requirements. This system works in conjunction with our EZiCAT, which is used to locate the EZiTRACE from the surface. The user can then trace pipes that do not emit their own current and to which a signal cannot be induced into. The depth range of the system includes power to 3m, radio to 2m and generators to 2m.

EZiDIG

At Cable Detection Ltd we understand the issues concerning the protection needed during excavations. Our EZiDIG system has been specifically designed to alert excavators to the presence of buried metallic services during excavations. The EZiDIG system is a cost effective investment to enhance site safety as well as reduce repair costs with no loss in productivity. Key benefits of the EZiDIG system include reduced costs and reduced cable strikes as well as increased safety and increased productivity. The three components utilised by the EZiDIG system are EZiSEARCH ground signal injector, the EZiDIG sensor and the EZiDIG in-cab display unit. Visit our website to view full specifications of this valuable and cost-effective system.

LOGiCAT Software

Our LOGiCAT software includes a number of key features and benefits that are vital in the cable detection industry. LOGiCAT software allows the user to upload stored records from individual locators with uploaded information such as time and date of ground surveys, length of time survey teams searched for buried services and the detection mode used. Our software can also store information including user identification, the detection of buried services and product fleet management. Diagnostic reports can also be included in order to display locators that have failed the extended self-test in order to reduce on site defective equipment.

Cable Detection Service Centre

Our cable detection centre provides a specialist service and repair house for all cable detection equipment. We offer a cable equipment collection and delivery service, which is free to those within a 50 mile radius of our Staffordshire headquarters. Our service procedure includes the stripping and cleaning of instruments, the removal of old service labels and the installation of new batteries and holders. We fully test all mechanical components as well as modules such as speaker assemblies and aerials. We offer a full repairs and calibration service including repairs such as minor case damage and calibration of circuit boards. We can source replacement parts from original manufacturers or equivalent as well as testing instruments in a working environment.

Customer Support

We offer the very best in cable detection support services from our headquarters in Staffordshire. We not only service but also manufacture our range of cable detection equipment and we provide our customers with technical support via our dedicated team of specialists and engineers. Our technical support team is available to help via email or telephone from Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5pm. You can contact us for technical assistance or can call our sales team for information on any of our cable detection equipment.

User Training

Cable Detection Ltd offers a standard half day training programme in order to help our customers familiarise themselves with our products. Training courses on cable locations are available via our qualified trainers or through our approved dealers. Our training courses are the best way to get the most out of your cable detection equipment with course topics including the use of cable locator accessories and cable detection product features. We will also run through what exactly is meant by buried services, a guide to HSE Regulations and HSG47, and we will provide product demonstrations and practical product applications.