- Self-leveling design for precise and horizontal positioning
- Offers easy marking of buried power lines
- Passive antenna encased in water-resistant polyethylene shell
- Withstands a temperature range of -4 to 122 °F (-20 to 50 °C)
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Specifications
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Attribute Name
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Value
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Application/Industry
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CATV, Gas, General Purpose, Power, Telephone, Wastewater, Water
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Brand
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3M™
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Burial Depth (Imperial)
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5 ft, 5 Linear Foot
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Burial Depth (Metric)
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1.53 m
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Color Family
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Blue, Green, Multi-Color, Orange, Purple, Red, Yellow
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Marker Depth
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5 feet (1.5m), 6 feet (1.8m)
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Marker Dimension (inch)
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4 inch Diameter
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Marker Finding Capability
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Yes
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Marker Function
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Passive, Programmable
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Marker Type
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Ball
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Minimum Order Quantity
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30
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Number of Frequencies
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N/A
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Overall Diameter (Imperial)
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4 in
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Overall Diameter (Metric)
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10.16 cm, 10.16 cm
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Overall Height (Metric)
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10.4 cm, 10.4 cm
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Product Color
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Black, Blue, Green, Orange, Purple, Red, Yellow
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Range
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0 to 5 Linear Foot
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Solution for
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Access Network: FTTH/FTTB/CATV, Access Network: xDSL, Long-haul/Metro Loop Network: Outdoor, Wireless Network: Backhaul
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Transmitter Output
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N/A
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Utility Type
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CATV, Gas, General Purpose, General Purpose/Reclaimed Water, Potable Water, Power, Telephone, Wastewater
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Details
- Self-leveling design for precise and horizontal positioning
- Offers easy marking of buried power lines
- Passive antenna encased in water-resistant polyethylene shell
- Withstands a temperature range of -4 to 122 °F (-20 to 50 °C)
- Works without any external power source
- Works without any external power source
3M™ EMS Extended Range Ball Marker is specially designed for locating flush mounted facilities that are covered by backfill. It is affixed to the underside of non metallic lids or covers over flush mounted facilities. This self align marker offers positive identification of facilities.
3M™ EMS Extended Range Ball Marker provides an effective way of marking underground facility lines. It withstands a temperature range of 4 to 122 °F ( 20 to 50 °C). This passive underground marker with a water resistant polyethylene shell does not react with any chemicals or minerals. This ball marker effectively operates without the need for any external power source.
Resources
Case Studies
- FAA Atlanta International Share Lessons Learned Case Study (PDF, 208.4KB)
- Intelligent Undergtround Trenches Case Study (PDF, 242.5KB)
- Government Agency Optimizes Underground Location Accuracy Case Study (PDF, 2.9MB)
- Utility Electronically Marks New Buried Sewer Force Mains Case Study (PDF, 281.5KB)
- Florida County Utility Uses High-Tech Markers Case Study (PDF, 165.4KB)
- Programmed Route Markers Increase Safety and Efficiency Case Study (PDF, 754.6KB)
- Electronic Markers Simplify Construction of Gas Lines Case Study (PDF, 146.9KB)
Instructions
- 3M™ Electronic Marking System (EMS) iD Ball Marker (PDF, 210.1KB)
- Recommendations for Marking Gas Facilities (PDF, 2.8MB)
- 3M™ Electronic Marking System Extended Range Ball Marker (PDF, 178.1KB)
- Recommendations for Marking WTR/WWTR Facilities (PDF, 3.0MB)
- Recommendations for Marking Communication Facilities (PDF, 882.7KB)
- Recommendations for Marking Power Facilities (PDF, 938.0KB)
Safety Data Sheets
