Vivax Metrotech VM-880 User manual

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VM-880
Technical Specifications V1.5

VM-880 Technical Specifications V1.5
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Worldwide Locations
World Headquarters, United States of America
Central/South America and the Caribbean
Vivax-Metrotech Corporation
3251 Olcott Street, Santa Clara, CA95054, USA
T/Free : 1-800-638-7682
Tel : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
Website : www.vivax-metrotech.com
Email : [email protected]
Ventas para América Latina
3251 Olcott Street, Santa Clara, CA95054, USA
T/Free : 1-800-446-3392
Tel : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
Website : www.vivax-metrotech.com
Email : [email protected]
Canada
United Kingdom
Vivax Canada, Inc.
41 Courtland Ave Unit 8, Vaughan, ON L4K 3T3, Canada
Tel : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
Website : www.vivax-metrotech.com
Email : [email protected]
Vivax-Metrotech Ltd.
Unit 1, B/C Polden Business Centre, Bristol Road,
Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4AW, UK
Tel : [phone]
Website : www.vivax-metrotech.com
Email : [email protected]
France
Germany
Vivax-Metrotech SAS
Technoparc ‐1 allée du Moulin Berger, 69130 Ecully,
France
Tel : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
Website : www.vivax-metrotech.fr
Email : [email protected]
Metrotech Vertriebs GmbH
Am steinernen Kreuz 10a
D-96110 Schesslitz
Tel : [phone]
Website : www.vivax-metrotech.de
Email : [email protected]

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A. Typical Applications
Item
Parameter
Description
VM-880 Ferrous Metal Detector
Uses
Locating & pinpointing buried ferrous objects
B. Nominal Locating Capability
Typical metal (ferrous or steel) objects are shown here. Depth indications are typically distances. The Depth range
depends on mass of the metal and may vary greatly from what is indicated below.
Depth
Ferrous or Steel
Small PK Nail
Up to 6 in (15 cm)
1½ in(4 cm) Large PK
Nail Up to 10in (25 cm)
Marker Stake
Up to 8ft (2.4m)
Valve Box
Up to 10ft (3m)
Depth
Ferrous or Steel
Cast Iron Pipe Joint
Up to 9 ft (2.7m)
Manhole cover
Up to 10ft (3m)
5in Iron Pipe
Up to 10ft (3m)
Large Iron Tank
Up to 16ft (4.8m)
C. VM-880 Ferrous Metal Detector
Item
Parameter
Construction
-Carbon fiber reinforced antenna tube
-High impact thermoplastic (ABS) injection molded housing
Weight
1.54lbs (0.7kg)
Dimensions
43in(L) x 2.5n(W) x 2.6in(H) (1090mm x 88mm x 67mm)
Digital Display
Indicates polarity, signal level, battery condition and power signal warning
Piezo Speaker
Tone frequency increases or decreases with gradient field intensity.
Receiver Antennas
Dual magnetometers
Batteries
2 x AA(LR6) Alkaline batteries
Battery Life
Alkaline –typically 26 hours continuous use at 70ºF (21ºC)
Controls
Pushbutton keypad: On/Off/Speaker, sensitivity ‘+’ and ‘–, auto sensitivity, screen invert
Connectors
1 x mini USB socket for programming
Approvals
-Complies with European standard
CE (Directive 99/5/EC)
-Complies with FCC Rules Part 15
•CFR 47 Part 15: 2006

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•EN 55011
•EN 61000-4-2
•EN 61000-4-3
•EN 61000-4-8
Standard Accessories
-Soft carry bag
-Quick guide
D. Operational
Item
Parameter
Configuration
-On/off/speaker
•Short press to turn on
•Short press toggles volume (zero, middle, max)
•Long press to turn off
-Auto Time Off
•Unit will shut down if no control button is touched for 15 mins.
-‘+’ increases sensitivity
-‘-‘ decreases sensitivity
-Auto sensitivity pushbutton
•Adjust sensitivity to the center for given magnetic field
•Long press to invert screen
E. Environmental
Item
Parameter
Temperature Range
Operating: 14ºF to 120ºF (-10ºC to 50ºC)
Storage: -40ºF to 140ºF (-40ºC to 60ºC)
Weather Proof
IP54 and NEMA 4
Shipping Weight
4.4lbs (2kg)
Shipping Dimension
47in(L) x 3in(W) x 6.7in(H) (1195mm x 80mm x 170mm)
F. Warranty
Item
Parameter
Warranty
12 months

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G. Features
Item
Parameter
Enhanced Features
-Enhanced ergonomic design
-Visual and audible output
-Field polarity indication
-Superior sensitivity over wide
temperature range
-Rejects non-magnetic objects
-Weather resistant
-High rejection of power source
-interference
-Lightweight
-High-impact construction
-Rugged
-Compact
-50/60Hz power proximity warning
-Screen invert
All products are designed and manufactured in accordance with ISO 9001:2015.
Disclaimer: Product and accessory specification and availability information is subject to change without prior notice.