Leica DD230 Smart Utility Locator
Leica DD230 Smart Utility Locator

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Email: sales@sccssurvey.co.uk
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Smart utility location
The new Leica DD230 combines enhanced trace capabilities, producing greater detection accuracy and increased distance tracing with an intuitive, user-friendly package. With added confidence, you can locate and trace deeper and further than ever before.
With an innovative antenna design, large colour screen and advanced digital signal processing, the DD230 provides reliable performance through easy operation, detecting the smallest signals in the most congested areas.
To locate buried utilities deeper and further than before, with greater user confidence, use the Leica DD230.
- SMART Technology; GPS, Bluetooth®, 8GB internal memory
- Power, Radio, Auto modes
- Transmitter modes, 131kHz, 33kHz, 8kHz or Auto (automatic detection of the transmitter signal)
- Depth detection up to 7 meters (23 feet)
- Good-to-Go™ Health Check and Start up test
- On-board video user guides
- IP66 rating - protection from dust and water
- Web Calibration Verification
- 3 year Warranty

For professionals looking to streamline utility locating operations, the Leica DD SMART utility locators create a single source solution. DX Shield software provides a space for utility analysis and a convenient connection between SMART locators to increase productivity and save time.
DX Shield software allows you to gain a better understanding of task performance and site complexities with easy-to-use reports that provide a fast and convenient overview of product use, reducing utility strikes and saving direct repair costs and project downtime.
Click here for more information on the DX Shield software solution
The Leica DD SMART utility locators and DX Shield software open the door to a connected world, anywhere, anytime. Leica DD SMART utility locators detect underground assets deeper, faster and more accurately. Understand site activity and utility locator use in greater detail with DX Shield software. The DD230/220 SMART locators are scalable and designed with the latest Bluetooth technology, providing a wire-free connection to mobile devices.
Connect and download data stored in the DD SMART utility locators’ internal memory, including GPS positioning and transfer it back to the DX Shield software for analysis. USB connectivity provides a convenient connection to DX Office Shield for product configuration, maintenance and data analysis.
Leica DD Smart Utility Locator Technical Specifications
MODE | DD220 SMART | DD230 SMART |
Power | 50 / 60 Hz mains electrical and harmonics | 50 / 60 Hz mains electrical and harmonics |
Radio | 15kHz to 60kHz | 15kHz to 60kHz |
Auto | Power, Radio, 33kHz | Power, Radio, 33kHz |
Transmitter Modes | 131.072 (131) kHz 32.768 (33) kHz 8.192 (8) kHz |
131.072 (131) kHz 32.768 (33) kHz 8.192 (8) kHz 512 Hz 640 Hz |
Depth Range | Line 0.1m to 5m Line 4 inches to 16.4 feet Sonde 0.1m to 7m Sonde 4 inches to 23 feet |
Line 0.1m to 7m 4 inches to 23 feet Sonde 0.1 to 10m Sonde 4 inches to 32.8 feet |
Depth Accuracy* | 5% | 5% |
Bluetooth | Class 2 BLE dual mode module Bluetooth Classic 2.1 Bluetooth 4.0 (LE) |
Class 2 BLE dual mode module Bluetooth Classic 2.1 Bluetooth 4.0 (LE) |
GPS** | Chipset (1): u-blox®GPS Reciever Type: GPS L1C/A, SBAS L1C/A, QZSS L1C/A, GLONASS L1OF, BeiDou B1 Accuracy (2): Horizontal Position 2.5 m Autonomous, 2.0 m SBAS,CEP Start time: Cold 45 s typical, Aided 7 s typical, Hot 1 s typical |
Chipset (1): u-blox®GPS Reciever Type: GPS L1C/A, SBAS L1C/A, QZSS L1C/A, GLONASS L1OF, BeiDou B1 Accuracy (2): Horizontal Position 2.5 m Autonomous, 2.0 m SBAS,CEP Start time: Cold 45 s typical, Aided 7 s typical, Hot 1 s typical |
Memory Capacity | 8 GB internal memory | 8 GB internal memory |
Environmental Standard | IP66 | IP66 |
Operating Temperature | -20 °C to +50 °C -4 °F to +122°F |
-20 °C to +50 °C -4 °F to +122°F |
Battery | 7.4V Rechargeable Li – Ion | 7.4V Rechargeable Li – Ion |
Battery operating time *** | 15 h | 15 h |
Dimensions (HxWxD) | 765x290 x93mm 30.12 x11.42x3.66 inches |
765x290 x93mm 30.12 x11.42x3.66 inches |
*Depth to an undistorted signal ** (1) All data/information according to manufacturer u-blox®GPS; Leica Geosystems does not assume any liability whatsoever for such information. (2) Accuracy is dependent upon various factors including atmospheric conditions, multipath, obstructions, signal geometry and number of tracked satellites. *** Constant use at 20°C/68°F |
SKU | 2901720 |
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MPN | 850270 |
Package Includes | N/A |
We will normally send your order the next working day for stock items or the same day if we receive your order before 2pm.
We despatch orders Monday to Friday and our standard delivery days are Monday to Friday although we can arrange a Saturday morning delivery if requested.
We will confirm the despatch of a web order by email.
Delivery Costs
- Royal Mail second class signed for delivery £4.20 (subject to size and weight)
- DPD Delivery 1-3 days £15.00
- Saturday Delivery (orders must be placed before 12:00noon on Friday) £25.00
- FREE orders over £200 exc. VAT
- Collection from Alpha House FREE
*UK Mainland excludes Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands, Offshore Islands and the Channel Islands.
Delivery charges to the above areas are subject to the weight and volume of products purchased. For Prices please call or email sales@sccssurvey.co.uk
Product Availability
We make every effort to keep all our products in stock. **If an item is out of stock we will contact you immediately, inform you when it will be in stock and then get hold of it as quickly as possible. When we receive the item we will send it to you by next-day delivery.
If an item is not available at the time of purchase, we will inform you and advise of the estimated delivery date. You will be given the option to cancel the order or wait for the goods.
Export and International Shipping
From our UK headquarters, we export orders of all sizes to many countries across Europe and worldwide, particularly the US and the Middle East.
Export services:
We offer a comprehensive and efficient export service including:
Packaging and transportation worldwide
Insurance where required
Customs documentation
For more information please do contact our export department: export@sccssurvey.co.uk
Returns
We hope you will be pleased with your purchase. Should you wish to return anything to us we will be happy to refund or exchange any goods returned to us unused, undamaged and fully resaleable within 10 working days of receipt by the customer. The cost of returning any goods other than faulty goods is paid by the customer.
The customer is liable for any goods returned to us that arrive damaged due to poor packing on the customers part.
If goods are returned to us after 10 working days or not in a fully resaleable condition, we reserve the right to refuse a refund or to deduct a 25% re-stocking charge.
Please keep your proof of postage from the Post Office until we have confirmed that we have received your returned items.
Refunds will be made to debit/ credit cards within 5 working days of receiving the returned goods. There is no refunds on software once payment has been received.
Cancellations and Changes
Please contact our sales team on 01480 404888 if you wish to change or cancel an order.
VAT Invoice
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