Trust, but verify. Scan an area for utilities before you dig.
Does your job involve excavating in or around buried pipes and cables? Damaging buried utilities can be costly and dangerous. u-LOCATE allows you to quickly and accurately locate underground utilities, helping prevent costly damages, utility strikes, and service outages.
- Avoid hitting or damaging buried utilities
- Robust locator, designed for all types of weather and environments
- Easy to use, right when you need it
- Left/right arrows and audio signals help guide you towards the buried utility
- Discriminates between utilities and other buried materials – locate the utility you want
- Depth estimation at the press of a button
- Minimize downtime with online training videos and support
u-LOCATE Locator Features
High contrast screen
Provides clarity even in bright sunlightHeadphone socket
For improved audio isolationRugged construction: Shock resistant, casing protects against knocks, drops, water and dust
Light weight and ergonomic design for comfortable use
High visibility reflective design helps protect operators and equipment

u-LOCATE Transmitter Features
Locate more utilities with dual power capability
- Accessory connection socket
- Accessory storage tray
Conveniently store accessories, including the supplied magnet, earth stake, and direct connection leads.

There are two models to choose from:
![]() | u-LOCATESingle frequency locator with passive mode and depth
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![]() | u-LOCATE+Dual frequency locator with 512 Hz sonde capability, passive mode, and depth
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Standard Equipment
- u-LOCATE Receiver with batteries
- u-LOCATE Transmitter with batteries
- Conductive Clips
- Soft Carrying Case
- Ground Stake & Magnet
- Welcome Placard to download the manual, register unit, watch training videos
Extend your capabilities
Add accessories to optimize the u-LOCATE system to your specific needs
From locating telephone cables in a bundle to underwater power cables, Radiodetection’s accessory range extends the capabilities of your u-LOCATE locator and transmitter
- 2” Signal Clamp
- 5” Signal Clamp
- 8.5” Signal Clamp
- Live Plug Connector (for tracing home AC power)
- 512 Hz Sonde (for tracing plastic pipes)
- FlexiTrace (a flexible rod used to trace plastic pipes)
- Locator Backpack (for easy carrying)
u-LOCATE Locator Specifications
u-LOCATE | u-LOCATE+ | |
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Operating frequencies | 82kHz | 33kHz, 82kHz |
Sonde | - | 512Hz |
Passive mode | 50/60Hz | 50/60Hz |
Max Depth Active mode | 19’ (5.8m) | 19’ (5.8m) |
Max Depth Sonde mode | - | 5’ to 15’ (1.5m to 4.5m) |
Positional Accuracy | 5% | 5% |
Battery requirements | 6 x AA Receiver | |
Usage hours | 20 hours | |
Audio output | 10-1500Hz ( determined by signal strength ) 0-70 dB SPL (volume controlled) | |
Ingress Protection rating | Weatherproof to NEMA3S and IP65 | |
Construction High Impact | ABS Plastic | |
Operating temperature | -10 to + 50°C (14 to 122°F) | |
Weight including Batteries | 2.4 lbs (1.1 Kg) | |
Warranty | 1 year (with an option to extend to 3 years at the point of purchase) | |
Overall Dimensions: | 25.6” x 3.9” x 8.7” (65.1cm x 9.9cm x 22.1cm) |
u-LOCATE Transmitter Specifications
Operating frequencies | 33 kHz and 82 kHz |
Operating Modes: | Direct Connect, Inductive frequencies Direct Connect 33 kHz and 82 kHz Inductive, 82 kHz only Accessory Connection, 33 kHz and 82 kHz |
Max. Output Power: (Direct Connect mode, @ 1000 Ω load) | 1W (boost) |
Max. Output Voltage: | 23v RMS into Open Circuit |
Max.Output Current: | 66mA into Short Circuit |
Battery Type: | 4 x D (LR20) cell or equivalent |
Battery Life: | DC mode 15/40 hours (Boost v standard) Induction mode 9/28 hours (Boost v standard) |
Accessory connection | a) 3 Pin XLR Jack Output: Inductive clamp Direct Connect Leads |
Dimensions: | 10.8” (17cm) x 6.7” (27.5cm) x 7.8” (20cm) |
Weight: | 5.95 lbs. (2.75 kg) |
Operating Temp.: | -4°F to 122°F (-10°C to 50°C) |
Water and Dust Resistance | Rated IP54 |