Subsite develops two new tools for utility locates

Subsite has introduced its new real-time kinematic (RTK) receiver to the UtiliGuard 2 lineup and its GeoRanger XR series of ground penetrating radar.

The UtiliGuard 2 RTK receiver was designed as a simple, easy-to-operate utility locating option, making it ideal for operators locating, mapping and capturing underground utilities. 

The receiver utilizes survey-grade technology and features dual-band antennas to provide operators with accurate and reliable positioning data with accuracy within a centimetre. 

Its high-level of accuracy and precision make it an ideal solution for locating abandoned and untracked utilities that are difficult to pinpoint. 

Like the UtiliGuard 2 standard and advanced units, the RTK receiver provides locate crews with integrated data capture, GPS positioning and an intuitive user interface to help operators improve work quality and maximize locate awareness. By downloading the MyUtiliGuard application, operators can simplify and streamline how they capture, map and share data from the RTK receiver. 

Subsite GeoRanger XR

Subsite’s new GeoRanger XR series of ground penetrating radar (GPR) systems is designed to identify both shallow and deep utilities – even those without a wire tracer — in one pass without the need to go back through with multiple frequencies. 

The new GPR system offers better resolution on deeper scans, helping identify unlocatable or abandoned utilities. With dual-frequency GPR antennas, operators receive high-resolution scans without sacrificing penetration depth. The 750 MHz antennas identify objects up to about 3 metres in depth while the 350 MHz antennas detect objects as deep as 6 metres. 

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Additionally, the integrated GPS system provides real-time steering guidance when paired with the GPS base station so that time-consuming scan grid layout and marking can be avoided. 

Using the GPR system’s advanced software, operators can generate 3D results and mark detected objects for interactive visualization, reducing the need for manual hand-written updates. 

The new Subsite GPR system offers a wireless connection system, which removes all troublesome cables for the operator. Unlike its predecessor that has up to five connection points, the new GPR system is completely wireless. On its predecessor machine, there were five different connection points, but with the new GPR systems going wireless there are zero. 

This customer-driven update eliminates the headache of jobsite set-up and connector wear and tear, increasing uptime and efficiency.