Marker Balls, The 2nd Generation OmniMarker Range
Radiodetection’s OM2 range builds on 2 decades of experience to offer smaller, lighter Marker Balls while still providing an environmentally-friendly method of marking and protecting all types of buried assets.
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After launching the RD7100 and RD8100 Marker Locator products in July 2019, we are proud to follow that up with the second generation OM2 Marker Ball range.
Plastic pipes and other non-conductive utilities can be very difficult to locate. Tracing metallic assets can also present challenges, especially in congested areas, but markers can help you resolve all these issues quickly and easily.
The second generation technology replaces the previous OM1 range, which is now no longer available. Marker Balls are not serviceable items, so future service for OM1’s is not applicable.
Improvements over the previous design
Single coil design - gives a sharper "pin-point" directly above the center of location
Smaller diameter – takes less storage space
Contains no fluid - lighter to transport and no danger of leakage
Self-leveling coil allows you to “fit and forget”
The OM2’s patent-pending, self-leveling coil assembly allows you to efficiently place the marker ball, without the need to constantly keep it level. Simply attach the marker to the service and back-fill, and the coil will settle to give a precision location directly above.
Passive, high-reliability design
Manufactured with HDPE materials for lighter transport and no danger of leakage
Self-leveling coil allows you to “fit and forget”
The OM2’s patent-pending, self-leveling coil assembly allows you to efficiently place the marker ball, without the need to constantly keep it level. Simply attach the marker to the service and back-fill, and the coil will settle to give a precision location directly above.
Benefits
The type of coils fitted in the Omni Marker provide a field shape that is more uniform than the 3M Marker Ball. The field shape of the 3M Marker Ball is biased upwards and can be easily missed.
The Omni Marker, together with the 7100MRX and 8100MRX series of locators, provides a complete solution to marking and locating a specific utility/facility etc.
Marker Balls
A different marker for each utility type — passive markers are an essential tool for network asset management. Here's how the 2nd Generation OmniMarker range breaks down by color, utility, and model.
| Color | Utility Type | Model Number |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | Water | 61/OMWATER-MK2 |
| Orange | Telecoms / Phone | 61/OMTEL-MK2 |
| Green | Sanitary / Sewer | 61/OMSANITARY-MK2 |
| Red | Power | 61/OMPOWER-MK2 |
| Purple | Non-potable water | 61/OMGENERAL-MK2 |
| Yellow | Gas | 61/OMGAS-MK2 |
| Blue / Red | Europower | 61/OMEUROPOWER-MK2 |
| Black / Orange | Cable TV | 61/OMCABLE-MK2 |
Not sure which marker matches your utility color code? Call us and we'll help you confirm the right marker for your job.
Please note: Specifications are provided by the manufacturer and are subject to change without notice. Locator Guys is an authorized dealer and does not manufacture this equipment. For technical questions about specifications, compatibility, or warranty terms, contact the manufacturer directly. We are glad to help you get to the right person.