SONDE  (TM50910)
(TM50910)

512 Hz sondes, sometimes known as "moles" or "beacons", are compatible with any Schonstedt pipe and cable finder. Sondes benefit a wide range of industry applications. When combined with video inspection equipment, they can help identify blockages or pipeline faults in water and sewer systems. You may trace a path and calculate the depth of a nonmetal pipe like HDPE, PVC, transcite, or clay tile. In cable applications, they can be used to trace empty fiber-duct or nearby conduit runs and terminate at unmarked subterranean vaults or splice boxes. The deep precision of a sonde's position can help to save excavation expenses and time. A self-contained battery-powered sonde can detect depths of up to 15 feet, depending on the frequency.

  • Water & Sewer – Detect position of blockages and locate pipe defects, transition points or other areas of interest within the pipeline infrastructure. Locate non-metal pipes via an open access point or clean-out.
  • Telecom – Path of empty fiber-duct
  • Electrical – Path of empty conduit runs
  • Plumbing – Locate the path or blockage of a poly pipe to septic tank or field
  • Industrial – Pipeline process inspection work
  • Gas – Pipeline integrity project work; Pipeline pig tracking (w/ 512 Hz transmitted sonde)


  • Frequency 512 Hz
    Size (inches) 1.53" dia x 4.13"
    Battery 1 - AA
    Battery Life 6-8 hours continuous use @ 70°F (21°C)
    Adapters M10 (10mm) Thread
    Depth Range 14 - 16 Ft max
    soil type dependent