C.Scope CS880 Metal Cover Locator

• Water utility stopcock and valve cover location
• Buried manhole cover detection beneath tarmac
• Cable pit and telecom chamber identification
• Municipal infrastructure maintenance
• Highway and road maintenance projects
• Civil engineering site preparation
• Utility asset verification before excavation
• Rebar location in concrete surfaces
• Fuel tank and buried metallic asset detection
• Emergency utility repair and maintenance operations 

• Purpose-built industrial metal cover locator
• Induction Balance operating technology
• Detects buried manhole and valve covers
• Audio and LED visual target indication
• Target Hold function for improved object identification
• Waterproof search coil
• Waterproof construction for outdoor operation
• Adjustable twist-lock stem
• Comfortable armrest and ergonomic handle
• Integrated loudspeaker
• Headphone connection for noisy environments
• Automatic power-off to extend battery life
• Separate sealed battery compartment
• Compatible with alkaline and NiMH rechargeable batteries
• Designed for rapid utility asset location with minimal operator training

• Brand: C.Scope
• Product Name: C.Scope CS880 Metal Cover Locator
• Model: CS880
• Product Family: C.Scope Metal Cover Locator Series
• Detection Technology: Induction Balance
• Controls: Simple On/Off Push Buttons
• Target Identification: Audio and LED Visual Indication
• Target Hold: Yes
• Auto Power Off: Yes
• Waterproof Construction: Yes
• Search Head: Waterproof
• Search Head Diameter: 20 cm
• Search Head IP Rating: IP67
• Overall Length: 107–140 cm
• Length (Grip to Search Face): 80–114 cm
• Detection Depth – Stopcock Cover: Up to 25 cm
• Detection Depth – Valve Cover: Up to 50 cm
• Detection Depth – Cable Pit Cover: Up to 90 cm
• Detection Depth – Manhole Cover: Up to 90 cm
• Battery Type: 8 × AA (LR6) Alkaline
• Rechargeable Battery Compatibility: NiMH Rechargeable Battery Packs; C.Scope Li-ion Rechargeable Battery Packs
• Battery Life: More than 100 hours (typical use)
• Loudspeaker: Integrated
• Headphone Socket: Yes
• Carry Bag: Optional
• Operating Frequency: 17.0 kHz ±1.0 kHz

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• Organizations responsible for underground utility infrastructure choose the C.Scope CS880 because it is engineered specifically for locating buried metallic access covers rather than serving as a general-purpose metal detector. Its Induction Balance technology improves detection of larger utility assets while helping minimize distractions from small metallic debris, increasing search efficiency in busy field environments. The addition of Target Hold enables operators to better interpret detected objects before excavation, reducing unnecessary digging and associated labor costs. Waterproof construction, an IP67-rated search head, ergonomic design, long battery life exceeding 100 hours, and compatibility with both alkaline and rechargeable battery packs make the CS880 a dependable long-term investment for utilities, contractors, municipalities, and infrastructure service providers seeking lower operating costs, faster response times, and reliable asset location performance.