CScope DXL4-DBG Data Logging Cable Avoidance Tool
The DXL4 depth measuring Cable Avoidance Tool is available in two model types:
- DXL4-D Cable Avoidance Tool
The C.Scope DXL4-D is a high performance digital simultaneous dual-frequency (33+131kHz) Cable Avoidance Tool with in-built Data Logging. - DXL4-DBG Cable Avoidance Tool
The C.Scope DXL4-DBG is a high performance digital simultaneous dual-frequency (33+131kHz) Cable Avoidance Tool with in-built Data Logging, Bluetooth™ connectivity and GPS tracking.
Both these products are designed for use with an SGA4 or an SGV4 Signal Generator.
Product name
DXL4 Cable Avoidance Tool
Part Nos.
- DXL4-D
- DXL4-DBG
Controls
- On/Off Switch: Spring loaded trigger switch under handle
- Function Select Switch (FOUR position): P. Power Mode; R. Radio Mode; G. Generator Mode; A. AllScan Mode
- Sensitivity Control
- Depth Button. Push button for live display of depth
Audio Indication
Removable and user replaceable loudspeaker module
Visual Indication
Multi-segment Liquid Crystal Display indicating:
- Signal Strength
- Mode selected
- AlarmZone™
- Battery Condition
- Self Test Indicator
- GPS signal detected (DXL4-DBG only)
- Bluetooth™ activated (DXL4-DBG only)
- Depth Measurement (in Generator Mode)
Data Logging
Internal capacity for storing over 12 months of data (in normal use) logged once per second. Data logged includes:
- Time/Date
- Mode
- Sensitivity Level
- Received Signal Level
- Frequency
- Depth
- Self Test Result
- Swing Indicator
- GPS position (DXL4-DBG only)
Bluetooth™
Bluetooth 2.1
GPS
GPS/QZSS/GLONASS/SBAS
Data Connector
Standard USB Mini B connector in battery compartment. USB 2.0 Compatible
Self Test
Automatic Daily Self Test
Swing Indicator
Audio beep to indicate incorrect use of the Locator
Generator Mode Frequencies
Simultaneous 131,072Hz and 32,768Hz
Construction
Case moulded from high impact plastic. Designed to withstand 1m (3’3”) drop onto a hard surface
Weight (including batteries)
2.65kg (5 lb 13 oz)
Dimensions
720mm x 280mm x 65mm (28.3” x 11” x 2.5”)
Performance
- Locate Accuracy: better than 10% of depth
- Depth Accuracy: ±5% @ 1m (3’3”)
- Line Depth Measurement Range: 0.1m to 9.99m (4” to 32’)
- Line Depth Resolution: 0.01m (0.4”)
- Sonde Depth Measurement Range: 0.1m to 9.99m (4” to 32’) depending on Sonde type
- Sonde Depth Resolution: 0.01m (0.4”)
Battery Type
Internal 8 x ‘AA’ (LR6) cells (either alkaline non-rechargeable or NiMH rechargeable)
Battery Life
40 hours intermittent use at 20ºC (68ºF) using alkaline cells
IP Rating
65
Notes
Performance figures stated can be affected by site parameters such as ground conditions, temperature, and strong electromagnetic fields. Specification may be subject to change. All C.Scope Locators are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Council Directive 2014/30/EU (EMC). Compliance has been demonstrated by testing representative samples to the relevant harmonised standards. All C.Scope Locators comply with the essential requirements and other provisions of Council Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS).
| Features | DXL4-D | DXL4-DBG |
| Power Mode | • | • |
| Radio Mode | • | • |
| Generator / Transmitter Mode | • | • |
| – 33+131kHz | • | • |
| – 131kHz | – | – |
| – 33kHz | – | – |
| – 8kHz | – | – |
| – 512Hz | – | – |
| – 640Hz | – | – |
| AllScan Mode | • | • |
| Accurate Depth Indication | • | • |
| Signal Current Measurement | – | – |
| Overload Protection | • | • |
| AlarmZone™ | • | • |
| Peak Hold | • | • |
| Dynamic Swing Sensor | • | • |
| Automatic Daily Self Test | • | • |
| Product Validation Certificate | • | • |
| Data Logging | • | • |
| Data Logging Rate – once per second | • | • |
| 2GB Memory | • | • |
| Data Transfer via USB | • | • |
| Data Transfer via Bluetooth™ | – | • |
| External Survey Level GPS via Bluetooth™ | – | • |
| In-Built GPS position logging | – | • |
| High Resolution Backlit Liquid Crystal Display | • | • |
| No Periodic Calibration* | • | • |
| Three Year Warranty** | • | • |
| Batteries*** 8 x AA (LR6) Alkaline or NiMH Rechargeable | • | • |
| IP65 | • | • |
| Performance | Frequency | Sensitivity @ 1m depth |
Detection Depth (max) |
| Power | 50-400Hz | 5mA | 3m |
| Radio | 10kHz-30kHz | 25µA | 2m |
| Generator | 33+131kHz | 5µA | 5m |
| AllScan | 50Hz-33kHz | 100µA | 3m |
| Sonde | 33kHz | – | 7m |
| Rodding Oscillator | 33kHz | – | 4.5m |
| Traceable Rodder – Line | 33kHz | – | 3m |
| Traceable Rodder – Tip / Sonde | 33kHz | – | 4m |
| Line | 0.2m – 3.0m |
| Sonde | 0.25m – 9.9m |
| Depth Accuracy | +/- 5% of depth |
| Acquisition Time – Cold Start | 30s |
| Acquisition Time – Hot Start | 1s |
| No. of Channels | 56 |
| Accuracy | 2m |
| Supported Systems | GPS, SBAS, QZSS, Galileo, GLONASS |
| Version | v2.1 |
| Supported Systems | Android, PC, Apple iOS |
| Range | 30m |
| Transfer Rate | 350kbps |
* No Periodic Calibration. The DXL4 Cable Avoidance Tools do not require periodic recalibration. A Product Validation Certificate can be printed using the PC Toolkit. C.Scope authorised Service Centres are also able to provide third-party Test and Calibration Certification should you require it to comply with client or internal regulations.
** Three Year warranty. Conditions apply.
*** Batteries. The DXL4 Cable Avoidance Tools use 8 x AA LR6 Alkaline or NiMH Rechargeable batteries sealed in a secure, fitted battery compartment. The battery pack will typically provide approximately 40 hours of service depending on use. The battery compartment also houses a spare battery holder
Description
CScope DXL4-DGB Cable Avoidance Tool
Designed for use with an SGA4 or an SGV4 Signal Generator
Hitting and damaging buried services when excavating is costly and potentially very dangerous. The C.Scope Cable Avoidance Tool is the ideal ‘pick-up-and-go tool to locate buried pipes and cables, quickly and reliably, time after time.
Two versions of the DXL4 are available; the DXL4-D which has full data logging capability and the CXL4-DBG which has full data logging capability, Bluetooth™ connectivity and GPS.
Innovative new features have been introduced and the popular existing modes of detection have been enhanced to allow the CXL4 Cable Avoidance Tool to successfully detect even the hardest to find pipes and cables. Particular attention has been paid to effect better working practices and to minimise the potential for human error to impact on operating performance.
Key Features:
- Power Mode
- Radio Mode
- Generator Mode:
Simultaneous 33+131kHz
33kHz signal detection for all purpose tracing and utility avoidance
+ 131kHz for optimum detection of short length, small diameter or unearthed cables. - All Scan Mode
- Accurate Depth Indication
- Overload Protection
- Alarm ZoneTM
- Peak Hold
- Dynamic Swing Sensor
- Automatic Daily Self Test
- Data Logging of all Locator activity
- Data Transfer by USB
- Data Transfer by Bluetooth
- In-Built GPS position logging
- Connectivity to Survey level GPS products
- High Resolution Backlit Liquid Crystal Display
- No periodic Calibration required
- Product Validation Certificate available
Improved Performance Accross all 4 Detection Modes
The DXL4 Cable Avoidance Tool has improved performance across all modes of detection; Power, Radio, Generator and AllScan, whilst remaining easy to operate ensuring there is only a minimal need for training or retraining.
Depth Measurement
The DXL4 when used alongside an SGA4 or SGV4 Signal Generator will measure and indicate the depth of buried pipes, cables and sondes at the push of a button.
Simultaneous Dual-Frequency
The simultaneous dual-frequency 33kHz and 131kHz signal output of the Signal Generators is ideal for maximising the number of buried services that can be energised and then detected, providing a significant improvement in the detection of the smaller diameter or poorly earthed cables.
Overload protection
Optimised Locator Sensitivity and Noise Rejection means that the DXL4 can deal with the highest levels of background interference found, allowing even the weakest of signals to be detected successfully.
INTELLIGENT NEW FEATURES:
Alarm Zone
AlarmZone™ alerts operators to the presence of particularly shallow pipes or cables with the exact trigger depth adjustable by the user to best suit local requirements.
Dynamic Swing Sensor
The Dynamic SwingSensor which gently alerts the operator if the locator is being swung excessively, potentially compromising the accuracy of any locates.
Peakhold
PeakHold allows operators to quickly and confidently pinpoint the exact position of buried services
Data Logging
The DXL4-D and DXL4-DBG Cable Avoidance Tools have full data logging capability. A years worth of data can be stored, in normal usage, on both the Cable Avoidance Tool and the SGV4 Signal Generator.
Data log Transfer via USB
This can be conveniently transferred at any time to supervisors for analysis via a USB cable to a PC (or wirelessly via Bluetooth™ from the DBG model only to a PC, tablet or smartphone).
Dta Analysis
C.SCOPE PC ‘TOOLKIT’ and ‘RELAY’ Smartphone App
The free-to-download C.Scope PC Toolkit and C.Scope Relay smartphone App analyses the stored data-logs into charts and graphs that illustrate all aspects of the use allowing training requirements to be quickly identified.
GPS
The DXL4-DBG with in-built GPS allows a record to be kept of exactly where the Locators have been used that can then be viewed in partnership with Google Earth™ or Google Maps™.
Twelve months of GPS data is stored, in normal usage. This can be conveniently transferred at any time via a USB cable to a PC or wirelessly via Bluetooth™ to a PC, tablet or smartphone to supervisors for analysis. The free-to-download C.Scope PC Toolkit and Relay smartphone App analyses the stored data.
Additionally, the Locators can be paired to third party GPS Survey equipment, via the Locators in-built Bluetooth™ facilitating ‘one pass’ underground utility surveys to be undertaken.
Calibration
The DXL4 Cable Avoidance Tools do not require periodic recalibration. A fully Automatic Daily Self Test (ADST) tests and confirms that they are functioning at their optimum level each day.
Automatic Daily Self Test (ADST)
The DXL4 Cable Avoidance Tools perform an Automatic Daily Self Test (ADST). The ADST checks the functionality of the locator including the receiving aerials each day when it is first switched on. The SGV4 Signal Generator also performs a comprehensive Automatic Daily Self Test (ADST).
At the start of each day of use, a positive Automatic Daily Self Test result gives confirmation to the operator that the kit is working at the optimum level.
The result of this test is recorded and stored on memory within the products in-built data files and can be downloaded onto a PC at any time within the following 12 months*.
Product Validation Certifcation
These test results can be used to produce a Product Validation Certificate using the C.Scope PC Toolkit. In addition, any results of the Self Test that have been carried out in the last twelve months* are available. The PC Toolkit can also be used to view and print a copy of the original factory Calibration Certificate.
C.Scope authorised Service Centres are also able to provide third-party Test and Calibration Certification should you require it to comply with client or internal requirements.
High Resolution Backlit Digital Display
The DXL4 has a large, clear and easy to read backlit LCD mounted behind a protective polycarbonate lens. The display indicates detection mode, signal peak level, depth, signal strength and battery condition. It also displays the Automatic Daily Self Test results.
Detachable Speaker
The speaker can be easily detached for use in noisy work environments.
Robust and Durable Construction
The DXL4s twin wall construction is robust and durable. It also provides IP65 standard protection against dust and water ingress.
Service
A complete covers off service & maintenance package is available for those customers who require it from C.Scope Authorised Service Centres.
Three Year Warranty
The DXL4 comes with a three year Warranty (conditions apply).
Which CScope Cable Avoidance Tool is Right for You?
| LOCATOR FEATURES | CXL4 | CXL4-D | CXL4-DBG | DXL4-D | DXL4-DBG | MXL4-D | MXL4-DBG |
| Power Mode | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Radio Mode | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Generator / Transmitter Mode | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| – 33+131kHz | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| – 131kHz | – | – | – | – | – | • | • |
| – 33kHz | – | – | – | – | – | • | • |
| – 8kHz | – | – | – | – | – | • | • |
| – 512Hz | – | – | – | – | – | • | • |
| – 640Hz | – | – | – | – | – | • | • |
| All Scan Mode | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Accurate Depth Identification | – | – | – | • | • | • | • |
| Signal Current Measurement | – | – | – | – | – | • | • |
| Overload Protection | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| AlarmZoneTM | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Peak Hold | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Dynamic Swing Sensor | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Automatic Daily Self Test | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Product Validation Certificate | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Data Logging | – | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Data Logging Rate – once per second | – | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 2Gb Memory | – | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Data Transfer via USB | – | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Data Transfer via BluetoothTM | – | – | • | – | • | – | • |
| External Survey Level GPS via BluetoothTM | – | – | • | – | • | – | • |
| In-Built GPS position logging | – | – | • | – | • | – | • |
| High Resolution Backlit Liquid Crystal Display | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| No Periodic Calibration1 | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Three Year Warranty2 | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Batteries3 8 x AA (LR6) Alkaline or NiMH Rechargeable |
• | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| IP65 | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
- No Periodic Calibration. The XL4 Locators do not require periodic recalibration. A Product Validation Certificate can be printed using the PC Toolkit.
C.Scope authorised Service Centres are also able to provide third-party Test and Calibration Certification should you require it to comply with client or internal regulations. - Three Year warranty. Conditions apply.
- Batteries. The XL4 Locators use 8 x AA LR6 Alkaline or NiMH Rechargeable batteries sealed in a secure, fitted battery compartment.
The battery pack will typically provide approximately 40 hours of service depending on use. The battery compartment also houses a spare battery holder.
See also:
CSCOPE DXL4-D Cable Avaoidance Tool, details as the DXL4-DBG without Bluetooth and GPS functions.
CSCOPE SGA4 and SGV4 Signal Generators, for use with the CSCOPE DXL4 range of Cable Avaoidance Tools.
Spares and Accessories:
- YIRC-33-8 Signal Clamp 33kHz, 8kHz
- YIRIP-33-8 Signal Injector UK Version 33kHz, 8kHz
- YIRIP-33-E Signal Injector European Version 33kHz, 8kHz
- YCB/CS Professional Carry Bag
- YCB/L Large Carry Bag
- B4026A Direct Connection Leads for use with SGA3
- B4028A Diect Connection Leads for use with SGA4, SGV4 and MXT4
- H2466 Connection Magnet for use with SGA4, SGV4 and MXT4
- B4022A Auxillary 10M Earth Lead for use with SGA3
- B4020A Auxillary 10M Earth Lead for use with SGA4, SGV4 and MXT4
- H2338 Earth Stake for use with SGA3, SGA4, SGV4 and MXT4
- B1093E XL3/SG3 Operating Instruction Manuals for use with CXL3, DXL3 and SGA3
- B1094E XL4/SG4 Operating Instruction Manuals for use CXL4, DXL4, MXL4, SGA4, SGV4 and MXT4
- B1080 Accessories operating Instruction Manuals for use with all accessories
Features & Specification
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| Short Description | The DXL4 depth measuring Cable Avoidance Tool is available in two model types:
Both these products are designed for use with an SGA4 or an SGV4 Signal Generator. Product name Part Nos.
Controls
Audio Indication Visual Indication
Data Logging
Bluetooth™ GPS Data Connector Self Test Swing Indicator Generator Mode Frequencies Construction Weight (including batteries) Dimensions Performance
Battery Type Battery Life IP Rating Notes
Depth Measurement Range
GPS
Bluetooth™
* No Periodic Calibration. The DXL4 Cable Avoidance Tools do not require periodic recalibration. A Product Validation Certificate can be printed using the PC Toolkit. C.Scope authorised Service Centres are also able to provide third-party Test and Calibration Certification should you require it to comply with client or internal regulations. ** Three Year warranty. Conditions apply. *** Batteries. The DXL4 Cable Avoidance Tools use 8 x AA LR6 Alkaline or NiMH Rechargeable batteries sealed in a secure, fitted battery compartment. The battery pack will typically provide approximately 40 hours of service depending on use. The battery compartment also houses a spare battery holder |
Delivery
Updated January 2024
Please note, our cut-off time is 2:00pm
Orders requiring calibration
Whilst we take the greatest care to get all orders dispatched and delivered to you in the stated time frame, orders received PM and requiring calibration may on occasion miss dispatch that day, according to the complexity of the calibration.Be assured they will ship on the next dispatch this in most cases should not add more than 24 hours to your delivery.
Bank/Public Holidays
Predicted delivery times are based on regular trading days Monday to Friday. Public holidays, bank holidays and weekends are outside the usual scopeof our dispatch and subject to activities/holidays of our carriers and therefore may incur additional days lead time to your order.
*UK Mainland (Revised March 2021)
| Service | Price |
| Standard FREE 2-3 Day Courier Delivery – UK Mainland only - Zones A & B - Order value OVER £75.00 ex VAT | FREE |
| Standard FREE 2-3 Day Courier Delivery – UK Mainland only - Zones A & B - Order value UNDER £75.00 ex VAT | £4.95 |
| Next WORKING Day (excludes Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays) – UK Mainland only - Zones A & B - ANY order value - Order by 2:00pm | £7.75 |
| Saturday ANYTIME Delivery - Order by 2:00pm | £9.95 |
Delivery Surcharges
Because of the high cost of carriage, we regretfully need to apply a surcharge on all deliveries made in the following regions:
- Zones A & B - Mainland delivery rates apply.
- Zone C - Scottish Highlands (Charges are calculated at the checkout).
- Zone D - Outer Hebrides, Orkney Isles, Shetland Isles, Isle of Man, Scilly Isles, and Channel Islands (Charges are calculated at the checkout).
- Zone E - Northern Ireland (Charges are calculated at the checkout).
- Zone F - Republic of Ireland (Charges are calculated at the checkout).
Offshore Services
All offshore deliveries are a 3-4 day service as standard. This includes Channel Islands, Northern & Southern Ireland, Scottish Islands, Isle of Man and the Scilly Isles.
International delivery
International delivery charges are automatically added to your order at the checkout. For any questions regarding international deliveries please contact us at sales@isswww.co.uk
Export
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If no shipping option is available to your selected country please call us FREE on 0800 0224 060 to discuss your requirements.
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