VR1 “Wirehound®” cable detector

“Wirehound®” – Detector for cables and wires

  • Search head with ground-penetrating radar (GPR)
  • Detection of cables and wires regardless of their orientation
  • High sensitivity to detect wires with a length of 10 cm or more
  • Integrated OLED display for simplified operation
  • Selection of various languages
  • Easily noticeable alarm indication (audio/visual/vibration)

Suitable for following searches …

IEDs* :  Suitable for detecting the typical components of improvised explosive devices (e. g. wires and cables).

* Partially restricted

Description

The Cable Detector VR1 “Wirehound®” uses ground-penetrating radar and has been developed specifically for finding explosive devices and their components. These include the wires and cables typically used to activate IEDs.

Possible applications of this high-sensitivity ground-penetrating radar (GPR) also include locating classic GPR targets such as bodies out of plastic, wood and metal.

The VR1’s ergonomic mechanical design enables assignments lasting several hours.

Technical Data

Sensor

GPR search head
Ø 30 cm (Ø 11.81 in)

Alarm signal
Visual (LED)/audio/vibration
Watertight

IP68, 1.5 m (1 h at 20 °C)

Dimensions*

Case
80.5 x 52 x 31 cm (31.69 x 20.47 x 12.20 in)

*Tolerance ± 3 %

Ambient conditions

In accordance with MIL-STD-810F
(F501.4-I, II, F502.4-I, II, F503.4-I, F506.4-III, F512.4-II, F516.5-IV)

Ambient temperature

-31°C – + 63°C (-24°F – +145°F)

Storage temperature

-51°C – +71°C (-60°F – +160°F)

Weight*

Detector with/without standard battery
3.7 kg (8.15 lbs) / 3.24 kg (7.14 lbs)

Basic package – Detector in case including standard scope of delivery
18.00 kg (39.68 lbs)

*Tolerance ± 10 %

Disposable/rechargeable battery

1 x VAP3 7.4 V/5.4 Ah lithium polymer rechargeable battery – Standard
4 x Mono LR20 1.5 V alkaline battery

Disposable/rechargeable battery operating time*

VAP3 lithium polymer rechargeable battery: About 10 h
Alkaline batteries: About 4 h

*Ambient temperature of about 20 °C, LR20: Varta Industrial, VAP3.

Subject to changes that serve technical progress.

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Scope of Delivery

Basic package VR1 | Item No. 2004130000
Cable Detector VR1, Case, Headset, Shoulder traps with pads, Arm strap, Data cable, USB-serial converter cable, 2 x Rechargeable battery block VAP3, Charger VAP3, Power adapter for battery charger VAP3, Battery charger VAP3 for 12 V/24V vehicle plug socket, Universal power plug adapter, Glass fibre plate search head brake, Test piece, Battery compartment VBH3, 4 x Alkaline battery 1.5 V Mono LR20, Operation manual, Field manual

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