Radiodetection S18A Sonde | 33 kHz | M10 End Cap
What's in the Box
- 1 × S18A 33 kHz sonde with M10 stud end cap.
- 1 × D1/3N battery, listed as included with manufacturer part 10/SONDE-S18A-33.
Locator and push rod are separate.
Locate a point within a suitable non-metallic pipe or duct using a compact battery-powered transmitter. This S18A is the 33 kHz version with an M10 end cap. Check pipe clearance, the rod connection and receiver frequency before ordering.
Give a non-metallic pipe a locatable point
A CAT cannot detect an unenergised plastic pipe simply because it is there. A sonde supplies a signal inside the pipe, allowing a compatible receiver above ground to locate the transmitter position. Use a suitable rod or insertion method for the pipe and application.

Match size, thread and frequency
The S18A body is 18 mm in diameter. Length changes with the fitted end cap, so include the cap, coupling and bends when assessing clearance. This is the 33 kHz version. A quoted sonde depth is a manufacturer reference under suitable conditions, not a guaranteed result with every receiver or pipe.
Choose the compatible CAT4 locator
Use a receiver that supports this 33 kHz sonde signal. For core route tracing, compare the new CAT4 or refurbished CAT4. For estimated depth in Genny mode, compare the new CAT4+ and refurbished CAT4+. If your team also needs usage and location records, compare the new gCAT4+ and refurbished gCAT4+. New or refurbished condition does not add a feature that the locator model lacks.
Build a compatible locating system
Match the transmitter, receiver, signal frequency and mechanical connection to the application. Use compatible equipment together and follow the manufacturer instructions and your site’s safe system of work.
Buying the locator and transmitter together?
Compare the new CAT4 and Genny4 kit with bag or refurbished CAT4 and Genny4 kit. For estimated depth, consider the CAT4+ and Genny4 kit; for usage and location records, consider the gCAT4+ and Genny4 kit. Review the included items first so you only add accessories you need.






