A horizontal directional drilling guidance system using a beacon offers significant benefits over traditional excavation methods including enhanced safety, improved accuracy and reduced environmental impact. The new M10 Beacon from Subsite Electronics provides reliable guidance for needed short line runs.
The durable beacon is designed for compact drills and now gives Subsite a full portfolio of beacons for all drill sizes and job types. Contractors can now more easily and reliably run short shots of fiber lines and other underground utilities using the guidance beacon. It is specifically designed for use with compact Ditch Witch horizontal directional drills like the popular JT5 and small drills from other manufacturers.
“The M10 beacon addresses a need in the market for a smaller beacon to run short lines under yards, roads and sidewalks,” says Braxton Smith, product manager for Subsite Electronics. “Combining this small, durable beacon with a compact or mini drill creates the perfect pairing for contractors to complete these jobs efficiently, reliably and with less waste.”
The M10 beacon has a diameter of less than 1 inch, making it one of the smallest beacons on the market according to Smith. Its compact design allows contractors to do short-run jobs, like fiber drops to homes, using a smaller bit size on their compact machine. This can help contractors keep turf undisturbed and produce less cuttings or other waste on job sites.
Subsite also built industry-best durability into the M10 beacon. With design features like an epoxied antenna, the beacon offers superior durability across numerous projects, helping contractors stay productive and efficient.
The M10 beacon has an operating depth of up to 55 feet. As part of the Marksman HDD Guidance System, it also offers time-saving benefits like automatic beacon-to-tracker connections. Its compact size makes it ideal for installing fiber lines and other small utilities directly to homes, businesses and other final destinations. It is specifically designed for short drilling runs under yards, driveways, sidewalks and other areas where preserving surface aesthetics is a priority. The beacon’s small diameter of less than 1 inch allows for the use of smaller drill bits, enabling work in tight, hard-to-reach areas. The beacon supports features such as automatic beacon-to-tracker pairing with the Marksman guidance system, which is designed to simplify setup.
800-846-2713; www.subsite.com
