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FCST-MB101.4kHZ
FCST
FCST-MB101.4kHZ
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Product Overview
What Is This Marker Ball Used For?
A telecom marker ball is a passive underground electronic marker used to identify and locate buried fiber optic and telecom cable routes.
The 101.4kHz marker ball helps contractors, telecom operators, and utility maintenance teams accurately detect underground infrastructure without excavation.
It is widely used in:
- Fiber optic network installation
- FTTx deployment
- Underground utility locating
- Telecom duct identification
- Smart city infrastructure
How Does a 101.4kHz Marker Ball Work?
- The passive electronic marker ball contains a self-orienting RF resonant circuit.
- When scanned by a compatible underground locator, such as 3M Dynatel or UML9000, the marker reflects the 101.4kHz frequency signal, allowing technicians to accurately locate buried telecom infrastructure.
- No battery is required.
Why Choose FCST Marker Balls?
- Compatible with 3M Dynatel locating systems
- Self-orienting RF reflector technology
- Waterproof IP68 structure
- High detection precision
- Designed for long-term underground installation
- Available in multiple utility frequencies
- OEM & custom color support
Product Specifications
| Construction | Description |
Product Type | EX.ID version |
| Frequency | 101.4kHz |
| Identification Depth | 1.5m |
| Maximum Detectable Depth | 1.5 m (EX.ID version) |
| Service Life | 50 years |
| Diameter | Φ120mm丨4.724in |
| Height | 115mm丨4.528in |
| Material | HDPE |
| Weight | 400g(±20g) |
| Protection Level | IP68 |
| Storage Temperature | -40℃ to +70℃ |
| Operating Temperature | -40℃ to +60℃ |
| Marker Ball Distance | Maximum distance 50m |
| Drop Test | Can withstand a 1.5m drop to the concrete floor. |
| Stress Resistance | Withstands 400kg pressure, the ball has no permanent damage, no cracks and leaks, and no damage to its electronic tag function. |
| DetectorCompatibility | ED8000 or other detectors with the same frequency (for example: 3M Dynatel series) can read |
| Packaging Info. | 30pcs/cnt 12.75kg 0.043cbm(560*225*340mm） 18cnt/pallet 247kg 2.016cbm(2100*800*1200mm） |
Ordering Information
Product Applications
FAQ
1.What is the packaging data of the buried fiber optic cable markers?
Inner packaging | 6pcs/bag | Net weight:0.4kg |
Outer carton packaging | 30pcs/carton | Net weight:12kg Gross weight:12.6kg |
Pallet | 18carton/pallet | Net weight:216kg Gross weight:247kg |
2.How is the product structure of the underground utility markers designed?
Structure: shell、Chip、Coil、Antifreeze Liquid
3.How many groups of frequencies can the buried utility marker ball be identified at?
A total of 8 buried fiber marker ball with different frequencies for different industries are available for selection. For details, please refer to the table.
4. Is the detection principle of the RF marker balls based on magnetic detection?
The detection attribute of the fiber cable locate ball belongs to signal detection, not magnetic detection.
5.How many years is the service life of the electronic ball marker for cables?
Designed service life: 50 years.
