VM-880 Technical Specifications V1.5
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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
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Carbon fiber reinforced antenna tube
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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/Sp
eaker, sensitivity ‘+’ and ‘–, auto sensitivity, screen invert
Connectors
1 x mini USB socket for programming
Approvals
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Complies with European standard
CE (Directive 99/5/EC)
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Complies with FCC Rules Part 15
•
CFR 47 Part 15: 2006
