CONTRETRON CATALOG
At Contretron, we pride ourselves in designing and manufacturing high quality 100% Canadian products. We are a small family run business that is proud of the quality craftsmanship that goes into our cost- effective products. Our line of RFX cable locators have proved to be reliable and sturdy cable locators that offer DECADES of reliable service. Oh Yes! You read that correctly, DECADES of reliable service!
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Thousands of RFX Kits have been sold to happy customers around the world. Unlike the competition, we still manufacture our locators in rugged metal boxes right here in Canada.
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RFX 1500/2500
The RFX 1500/2500 is our popular field service kit for telephone and security technicians. It can also be used to locate service wire and cable in marine, aeronautical, agricultural, irrigation, electric fences and much more.
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The RFX-1500/2500 is recommended for use outdoors. The RFX-2500 Receiver is a high sensitivity unit that usually works on peak mode, with null mode being an occasional option. The high sensitivity receiver allows for a stronger signal and therefore more reliable locating on a longer distance. Using this Receiver indoors is best in large office towers and industrial sites or airports but can be used in smaller locals by adjusting the output of the transmitter and turning down the receiver. The RFX 1500/2500 is non-interfering and is totally transparent on communication and data lines while locating. The RFX 1500/2500 is a reliable cable locator with faulting abilities.
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This kit allows the quick and accurate location of all service wire, cable and even pipes indoors and outdoors. The RFX 1500/2500 can located service wire, cable and pipes down to 6ft, and can accurately locate fault down to 2ft depending on soil conditions.
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The RFX 1500/2500 kit consists of:
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RFX-2500 Receiver with Headset Jack
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RFX-1500 Transmitter
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Stubby Antenna
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Ground Extender Cable
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Medium Carry Case
RFX 1000/2000
The RFX-1000/2000 is a favorite with electricians and alarm installers who need an accurate and fast low-cost locator to pinpoint electrical and alarm wires behind walls, floors and ceilings. It can also be used to locate service wire and cable in marine, aeronautical, agricultural, irrigation, electric fences and much more.
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The RFX 1000/2000 is our first model and was designed to locate the hidden junctions to connect alarm systems in pre-wired buildings.
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The RFX 1000/2000 is designed to be used indoors but can be used outdoors to accurately and quickly locate service wires in small to medium buildings. The low sensitivity receiver allows for reliable locating even in close proximity to the transmitter. The RFX 1000/2000 is non-interfering and is totally transparent on communication and data lines while locating.
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The RFX 1000/2000 works in null mode in order to accurately and quickly locate wires and has a low sensitivity receiver.
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This kit will efficiently locate service wire, cable and even pipes for years to come. The RFX 1000/2000 can located service wire, cable and pipes down to 6ft, and can accurately locate fault down to 2ft depending on soil conditions.
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The RFX-1000/2000 Kit consists of:
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RFX-2000 Receiver with Headset Jack
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RFX-1000 Transmitter
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Stubby Antenna
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Ground Extender
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Small Carry Case