- Provides an accurate, long-lasting method of marking underground facilities
- Offers easy marking of buried power lines
- Passive antenna encased in a water-resistant polyethylene shell
- Withstands a temperature range of -4 to 122 °F (-20 to 50 °C)
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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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2 ft
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Burial Depth (Metric)
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0.61 m
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Color Family
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Multi-Color
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Marker Depth
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2 feet (0.6m), 3 feet (0.9m)
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Marker Dimension (inch)
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3 inch height x 0.78 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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Near Surface
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Minimum Order Quantity
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50
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National Stock Number
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9905013793360
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Number of Frequencies
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N/A
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Overall Diameter (Imperial)
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3 in, 5.029 in
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Overall Diameter (Metric)
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1.98 cm, 7.62 cm, 1.98 cm, 7.62 cm
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Overall Height (Metric)
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7.62 cm, 7.62 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 2 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, Potable Water, Power, Telephone, Wastewater
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- Provides an accurate, long-lasting method of marking underground facilities
- Offers easy marking of buried power lines
- Passive antenna encased in a water-resistant polyethylene shell
- Withstands a temperature range of -4 to 122 °F (-20 to 50 °C)
- Locates the exact position of the marker
- Locates the exact position of the marker
3M™ EMS Near Surface Marker is specially designed for marking underground telephone lines accurately. It comes in a cylindrical shape, allowing for easy installation in asphalt or concrete, without extensive digging. This marker offers positive identification of facilities.
3M™ EMS Near Surface Marker provides an effective way of marking underground facility lines during construction or maintenance applications. It withstands a temperature range of 4 to 122 °F ( 20 to 50 °C). This waterproof near surface marker has a long lasting passive antenna, encased in a waterproof shell to identify underground facilities with its exact location, even in congested areas. When mapping new and legacy assets, the pre programmed unique serial number integrates with back office mapping and GIS systems.
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