Schonstedt® GA-52Cx Magnetic Locator

Description

The Schonstedt GA-52Cx Magnetic Locator is rugged, easy-to-use, and detects the magnetic field of iron and steel objects underground with unmatched sensitivity. Schonstedt Magnetic Locators have been setting the standards for reliability and dependability for over 50 years. Designed for daily on-site usage and one-hand operations, the On/Off-Sensitivity and Volume controls are located on the underside of the cover. This provides easy access, protects the knobs and contributes to their overall ruggedness and dependability. The GA-52Cx magnetic locator is used by professionals within many industries including Surveying & Mapping, Construction & Excavation, Unexploded Ordnance Detection, Roads & Transportation, Water & Sewer, Power & Electric Facilities Management in a variety of environmental conditions.

Schonstedt HeliFlux® sensors are a patented, high-sensitivity magnetic field sensor technology developed and used by Schonstedt Instrument Company in their magnetic locators. These sensors are the core component that enables Schonstedt's devices to detect buried ferrous (iron-based) objects.

Here's a breakdown of what makes the Schonstedt metal detector GA-52Cx significant:

• High Sensitivity: HeliFlux sensors are designed to be much more sensitive than standard ring core sensors used by other brands. This allows Schonstedt locators to detect deeply buried iron and steel objects in the ground, sometimes up to 20 feet below the surface.

• Dual-Sensor Technology: Schonstedt locators typically employ a "dual-sensor" configuration, with two HeliFlux sensors spaced apart (e.g., 20 inches in the GA-52Cx). They work by detecting differences or distortions in the Earth's natural magnetic field caused by the presence of ferrous metals. When the magnetic field at one sensor is stronger than at the other, a signal is produced, indicating a buried object.

• Ferrous-Specific Detection: A key advantage of HeliFlux sensors is their ability to specifically detect ferrous metals (iron, steel, cobalt, nickel) while ignoring non-ferrous materials like aluminum, brass, or copper. This eliminates false positives and makes locating tasks more efficient.

Best Features

• Metal detection of ferrous objects, including valve box covers, meter pit lids, steel objects and manhole covers using HeliFlux® sensors

• Modular construction; high performance components

• No response to aluminum, brass, or copper

• Operation is simple with two control knobs for on-off/sensitivity and volume

• Audio Output

• High Sensitivity with 5 Levels of gradient field intensity

• Rugged design with aluminum casing

• 7-year warranty from the manufacturer

Includes

GA-52Cx magnetic locator, batteries, manual, and hard carrying case. Seven-year warranty from the manufacturer.

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