• Inductive Mode – through the soil
• Inductive Clamp Mode – clamp around the target line
• Direct Connection or Conductive Mode – clip onto the target line
• Magnetic Mode – ferrous metal detection
• Live Cable Mode – energized power line (Magnetic Mode in the MAC)

• Radio Frequency (RF) usually above 10 kHz, and the 80 kHz and above are usually called High Frequency (HF)
• l Audio Frequency (AF) usually 10 kHz & below:

10 – 8 kHz usually called he Mid-range frequencies
571 – 512 Hz called the Low Frequencies (LF)

• RF frequencies are limited to power by FCC – limits signals to fairly short distance.
• AF frequencies can use high power – driver signals farther.

• Needs to be lightweight.
• l Needs to be balanced.

• RF & AF range 12 to 15 feet
• Magnetic range depending on mass & orientation of target, up to 20 feet
• Depth reporting within ” + or -” 5 to 10%

• Gain Control – Automatic – or -Manual
• Push Button Depth Reporting- or – Triangulation
• LCD or Analogue Meter- or – Audio only
• Controls – Key Pad or Knobs- or – Combination thereof