Common Sense Solutions for Utility Locating

Nexus Pro Utility Locating System

Introducing the Nexus Pro Utility Locating System, an advanced utility locating system for horizontal directional drilling (HDD) contractors. Built to tackle the unique challenges of HDD projects, this locator offers highly accurate verification and detection of underground utilities, minimizing risk and ensuring safe, efficient drilling operations.

Whether navigating through dense urban infrastructure or rural environments, the Nexus Pro ensures that HDD contractors can drill with confidence, avoiding costly damage and maintaining project timelines.

Nexus Pro Utility Locating Receiver
1 × Nexus Pro Dual Receiver
Nexus Pro Utility Locating Transmitter
1 × Nexus 10w Transmitter
Common Sense Solutions for Utility Locating
  • Two Quick-Swappable Batteries
    »  Charge your spare battery while you locate
  • Ergonomic 3D Soft Touch Keypad
    »  Provide intuitive feedback with each button press
  • Comfortable Balanced Receiver
    »  Reduce fatigue with balanced ergonomic design
  • Break-Away Leads
    »  Reduce accidental damage to transmitter leads
  • Dual Output Ports
    »  Connect any two accessories
    »  Select the active accessory with a single button

Simplicity
Meets
Versatility

  • Multi-Platform Versatility
    »  Showcasing 30 different feature sets
  • Directional Arrow Guidance
    »  Provide intuitive feedback with each button press
  • Enhanced Performance
    »  Reduce fatigue with balanced ergonomic design
Utility Locating Transmitter and Receiver Nexus Pro

Nexus Pro Dual Receiver

Weight 4.8 lbs
Dimensions 26.7 × 5.8 × 12.7 in
Operating Temperature

-4°F to 122°F (-20° to 50°C)

Storage Temperature

-40°F to 160°F (-40° to 70°C)

Waterproof

IP65

Battery Type

6x AA (LR6) with Alkaline battery pack, Lithium ion battery pack, 35.5Wh

Battery Life

Alkaline: 5 hours continuous (10 intermittent), Lithium: 15 hours continuous (30 intermittent)

Charge Time

2 hours

Frequency Range

50Hz – 200kHz

Max Automatic Depth

19.7 ft (6m)

Max Pushbutton Depth

36 ft (11m)

Accuracy (Locate)

+/- 5% of depth

Accuracy (Depth)

Line: +/- 5% to 9.8ft (3m), Sonde: +/- 5% to 9.8ft (3m), Passive: +/- 10% to 9.8ft (3m)

Sensitivity

1×10⁻¹⁵ Tesla (1uA @ 1m, 32.8kHz)

Automatic overload protection

Up to 60dB

Locate Modes

Single, Twin, Null, Sweep (Omnidirectional), Twin Sweep (Omnidirectional)

Gain Control

Manual with One Touch

Active Locate Frequencies

Standard Frequencies: 256Hz, 263Hz, 440Hz, 512Hz, 560Hz, 577Hz, 640Hz, 815Hz, 870Hz, 940Hz, 1.02kHz, 1.17kHz, 3.14kHz, 4.1kHz, 8.01kHz, 8.19kHz, 9.82kHz, 12.1kHz, 16.3kHz, 22.5kHz, 29.4kHz, 32.8kHz, 44.5kHz, 66.1kHz, 88.8kHz, 99kHz, 132kHz, 200kHz

Custom Frequencies

Available by request

Sonde Frequencies

4 Frequencies: 512Hz, 640Hz, 8.19kHz, 32.8kHz

Passive Frequencies

Power
– 50Hz, 150Hz, 450Hz for 50Hz grid
– 60Hz, 180Hz, 540Hz for 60Hz grid
Grouped Power: Detects power frequencies and harmonics simultaneously
Cathodic Protection (CP)
– CP120 for 60Hz grid
– CP100 for 50Hz grid
Radio: 13kHz to 28kHz

Locate Direction

Automatically detected, Any frequency up to 10kHz

Frequency Analyzer

Scans the area for noise in all directions. Recommends the best frequencies

Data Logging

4Gb internal storage, over 16 million records

BLE 5.1

BLE 5.1

Accessories

Ring Clamp

Nexus 10w Transmitter

Weight 7.9 lbs
Dimensions 8.3 × 7.6 × 15 in
Operating Temperature

-4°F to 122°F (-20° to 50°C)

Storage Temperature

-40°F to 160°F (-40° to 70°C)

Waterproof

IP65

Battery Type

Lithium ion battery pack, 94.7Wh | 8x D-Cell (LR20) with Alkaline Pack

Battery Life

Alkaline: 10 hours continuous (20 intermittent), Lithium: 17 hours continuous (34 intermittent)

Charge Time

4 hours

Display

High Contrast Graphical LCD

Frequency Range

256Hz – 200kHz

Max Power Output

10w (1w above 45kHz)

Max Current Output

1000mA (500mA above 45kHz)

Max Voltage Output

90Vrms

Output Power Levels

4 levels + Standby

Active Locate Frequencies

Standard Frequencies: 256Hz, 263Hz, 440Hz, 512Hz, 560Hz, 577Hz, 640Hz, 815Hz, 870Hz, 940Hz, 1.02kHz, 1.17kHz, 3.14kHz, 4.1kHz, 8.01kHz, 8.19kHz, 9.82kHz, 12.1kHz, 16.3kHz, 22.5kHz, 29.4kHz, 32.8kHz, 44.5kHz, 66.1kHz, 88.8kHz, 99kHz, 132kHz, 200kHz

Custom Frequencies

Available by request

Induction Frequencies

3.14kHz and above

Dual Output Ports

Connect any two accessories, Select the active accessory with Mode key

Locate Direction

User enabled, Any frequency under 10kHz

Accessories

Direct Connect Leads, Ring Clamp

Data Transfer

USB-C 2.0

PC based Setup

User-configurable with UM Setup software

Language Support

22 user-selectable languages:, English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Polish, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Danish, Estonian, Norwegian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Czech, Finnish, Greek, Hungarian, Romanian, Chinese, Korean

Brochure

Specification Sheet - Nexus Utilty Locating System

Manual

Quick Start Guide - Nexus Pro Utility Locating System
Receivers

HDD Systems

Utility Locator

Utility Locators

Transmitters

Transmitters

Accessories

Accessories