Radiodetection’s C.A.T4 and Genny4 offer a comprehensive range of Cable Avoidance Tools designed to provide operators with locators that are both simple to operate and offer a range of options and features to improve survey speed and accuracy.
- Simultaneous dual frequency helps locating Small Diameter cables.
- Dynamic Overvoltage Protection enable the locator to operate in electrically noisy areas.
- Avoidance mode, speeds the survey by searching for Power, Radio and Genny signals simultaneously.
As a safety critical tool the C.A.T4 range also offers a number of features designed to support safe working and help to drive utility strike rates down.
- StrikeAlert warns of the presence of shallow cables.
- SWING Warning, warns the user of incorrect tracing techniques.
- Built in Data logging and GPS/GNSS receiver enables usage and location analysis and reporting.
- Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity to Android and iOS devices.
- Service Due indicator and CalSafe help preventing usage of the instruments beyond the calibration due date.
The eCert online service provides the convenience of being able to extend the validity of the Calibration period for another year without having to return the Product to a Service centre.
Network Rail Use
The C.A.T4, C.A.T4+ and gC.A.T4+ models, the Genny4 Signal Generator, and their accessories are approved for use on the UK’s national rail infrastructure, managed by Network Rail.
C.A.T4, C.A.T4+, gC.A.T4 and Genny4 are accepted for use on Network Rail infrastructure within the defined scope of acceptance and any specific conditions in the certificate. They must be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Reverse Compatibility
C.A.T4 and Genny4 have been designed to be compatible with all C.A.T3 and Genny3 accessories.
C.A.T Range Overview
C.A.T Manager
C.A.T Manager is a software suite designed to offer online or local analysis of usage behaviours, explore surveyed locations using Google Maps, and produce surveys and usage reports. Data can be exported and shared as KML or CSV files.
The PC version enables you to keep fleets up-to-date with the latest firmware and perform calibration. Near-real time monitoring of gC.A.T4 and Genny4 fleets is possible using the Android or IOS app and the cloud based C.A.T Manager Online.
Product Summary:
- Product overview: 4th Generation Cable Avoidance Tool consisting of a highly rugged, weather resistant two antennas, EM detector with Audio and signal strength meter
- Product description: Cable Avoidance Tool
- Intended use: Locating and tracing buried utilities
- Supplied with: Recommended to be used with a Genny4™ Signal Generator
Product Range:
- C.A.T4: Standard Dual frequency Cable Avoidance Tool
- C.A.T4+: Standard Dual frequency Cable Avoidance Tool with Depth Estimation
- gC.A.T4+: Standard Dual frequency Cable Avoidance Tool with Data-logging, GPS and Depth Estimation
Optional features:
- eCert : Online Calibration Check and Certification of Product
- CALsafe : Disables the unit when it goes beyond its re-calibration date
- StrikeAlert™: Warns of shallow buried utilities.
- Data-logging: Data-logging of all events when used in Power, Genny or Avoidance Modes
- Swing Warning: Ground-breaking feature warns operators of incorrect usage to promote best working practices (gC.A.T4+ model only)
- GPS*: Adds location information to Data-logging records
- Service Indicator: Warns of due service date
