Subsurface Utility Pipe & Cable Mapping Equipment

Subsurface Utility Mapping Equipment

Knowing your options for construction helps teams move according to plan. There will come a time when construction crews have to locate utilities, pipelines and underground cables for further development. Whether your organization is creating or renovating a structure, investigating a project site or planning for the installation of appliances, ground-penetrating radar technology is essential for productivity.

As a global provider of construction technology solutions, Teledyne Construction offers the subsurface utility mapping equipment you demand for managing projects and making well-informed decisions.

Utilities, Pipe & Cable Mapping Solution

Teledyne Construction offers its Utilities, Pipe & Cable Tracker for Land (UPAC) technology to help equipment operators work accurately during preconstruction surveying operations. The UPAC is an electromagnetic surveying machine that allows users to easily detect whether or not there are underground installations on site — this includes ferrous and non-ferrous materials roughly 12 feet from the equipment.

Individuals have the opportunity to avoid costly mistakes before excavating and manipulating concrete and soil. Underground utility scanning equipment is critical for working safely and efficiently. Equipment operators benefit from the UPAC survey system’s rugged construction. Continue working on difficult terrains in ever-changing weather conditions and depend on a ground-penetrating radar solution developed by a world leader in the utilities, pipe and cable mapping space.

UPAC Product Specifications

The UPAC from Teledyne Construction offers survey heat map, target depth of burial tracking and data logging and transfer operation modes. Each unit provides a vertical measurement accuracy of 2″ and a 5% slant range. Users can operate the UPAC in temperatures ranging from 5 to 131 degrees Fahrenheit.

The UPAC requires 12 volts of DC power (84 watts, 14 amp peak current). Depending on the terrain, the survey speed can be 0.25 to 4 miles per hour.

UPAC Uses

Teledyne Construction produces the UPAC for its underground utility scanning capabilities. Users can locate everything from large metal objects, like steel pipes, to oil drums, ferroconcrete installations and armored and unarmored cables below the ground. The equipment uses electromagnetic technology to also gauge the condition of concrete installations and rebar. Teams might rely on this concrete scanning and imaging attachment to determine the location of sinkholes and underground voids as well.

It is recommended you use the UPAC in locations with low electrical conductivity — areas with few rocks and little clay are ideal for the latest offerings by Teledyne Construction.

UPAC Benefits and Features

Using the UPAC from Teledyne Construction provides you with the benefits and features below:

  • Complete surveying operations in large or small areas.
  • Pinpoint metal objects more than 12 feet below the ground.
  • Mount the technology onto an assortment of machines.
  • Create live heat maps of the area you are surveying.
  • Connect the technology to third-party software for data recording.
  • Calculate the precise depth of metal targets underground.
  • Verify pipelines have been installed at the correct depths.
  • Change the UPAC between different machines for flexibility.
  • Depend on noninvasive methods to learn about your environment.

Contact Us for More Information About the UPAC

Teledyne makes construction projects accessible, sustainable and secure. You can purchase the UPAC through Intermountain Technologies, as we are looking for lifetime relationships and focus on solutions specific to your needs. Get in touch with us for more about the UPAC and to purchase the technology for your fleet today.

UPAC FAQs

Our professionals put the following frequently asked questions together regarding the UPAC. Make an informed purchase or reach out to our team if you have any remaining questions.

1. What can Subsurface Utility Mapping technology detect?

The UPAC from Teledyne Construction is excellent for finding buried utility connections, such as pipes and cables. Teams using the equipment also find faults in soil, including voids and sinkholes, which are crucial to the success of construction projects. Users can collect survey data without digging into the ground, making it easier to determine what types of construction work can be completed on a surface without major setbacks.

GPR technology is useful during projects that require professionals to install or repair cables, preserve sites, identify the structural integrity of surfaces, set up utilities and determine potential risks before building. GPR allows workers to examine areas without digging, which saves groups time, money and resources.

The UPAC outputs survey and heat map information to an Operator Interface Tablet. Users can also configure third-party construction software to keep track of everything on a project site.

We recommend taking the UPAC equipment to sites with little salt, rock and moisture content. Areas with wet soil make it difficult to capture accurate data 12+ feet below the ground. The UPAC works best in locations where ground surfaces are flat and can accommodate larger construction machines for surveying.

The presence of electronics, surface conditions, extreme temperatures, soil varieties and moisture levels can impact the results of GPR equipment. The UPAC is best used in locations where few construction machines are nearby and soils are compacted down. For success, survey operations should be completed in dry conditions.

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and Electromagnetic Pulse Induction (EMPI) are two different geophysical techniques used to investigate subsurface conditions. Here’s a breakdown of their key differences:

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)

  • Technology: Uses high-frequency radio waves to penetrate the ground.
    Detection: Detects variations in the electrical properties of subsurface materials, such as soil, rock, and water.
    Capabilities: Can detect both metallic and non-metallic objects, as well as changes in soil moisture and subsurface layers.
    Applications: Archaeology, geology, civil engineering, and environmental studies.

Electromagnetic Pulse Induction (EMPI)

  • Technology: Uses electromagnetic pulses to induce currents in conductive objects.
    Detection: Detects primarily metallic objects, such as pipes, cables, and buried tanks.
    Capabilities: Limited to detecting conductive materials and provides less detailed information about subsurface structures.
    Applications: Utility locating, archaeology, and environmental studies.