are touchless locates right for you?
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ISO 9001 : 2008 Certified
Touchless vs. Traditional LocatesAccess OSP to connect transmitter
Remotely activate locate signal
Remote locate activation
• Technician dials-in, follows voice prompts to initiate the locate signal
• The locate signal is picked up by standard receiver, up to 60miles away
ISO 9001 : 2008 Certified
Reduce maintenance costsTouchless locates•Fast
– Double locates per day
•Secure– Less OSP exposure, risk of connection errors
•Easy– Fewer marking errors and cable cuts
•Safe– Less traffic controls and confined space
ISO 9001 : 2008 Certified
By the minute…
Direct-connect locate• Transmitter connection 15• Barricades, traffic control, permits, etc. 15• Security issues TBD• Ground return path setup 30• Cable locating & marking 15• Transmitter/ground take down 30Total minutes: 105
Cost calculation: 1.75 hours x $100.00/hourCost per locate: $175.00
Touchless locate• Dial, select line and locate signal frequency
1• Cable locating & marking
15
Total minutes:
16
Cost calculation: .25 hours x $100.00/hourCost per locate:
$25.00
Approximately 80% saving on touchless method. System is paid for after 88 cable
locates.
ISO 9001 : 2008 Certified
Fiber Optic Cable Installation Cost & Testing– $35,400 per mile
FOC Locating & Monitoring Equipment Installation– $515 per mile (minimum 62 miles)
Percentage of Fiber Optic Cable Installation– Approximately 2% per mile
By the mile…
ISO 9001 : 2008 Certified
Migration from Traditional Grounding Methods
toSheath Grounding Units
Preparing the Outside Plant
ISO 9001 : 2008 Certified
Real-world scenario
Highly-diverse metro setting•250 miles of buried cable•>250 below-grade splices
Retro-fit cost = technician salary
ISO 9001 : 2008 Certified
Ralph Adair
Getting to and from connection points and back to the required locate area for a direct-connection locate was very time-consuming – especially on limited-access freeways. With the full deployment of Norscan’s system, we gained the equivalent of 1 to 1.5 FTE.
Minnesota Department of Transportation
ISO 9001 : 2008 Certified
Cable monitoring• A cost-effective way to remain proactive in your network
management approach• Avoid costly damage and downtime
Rodent DamageWet SplicesInduced AC
Lightning Strikes Cable Cuts
ISO 9001 : 2008 Certified
Is it right for you?
Calculate your ROI•How many locates per day / week?•Cost per locate?