VR1 Wirehound® – Trigger Wire Detector
The Cable Detector VR1 "Wirehound®" uses ground-penetrating radar and has been developed specifically for finding explosive devices and their components. These include trigger wires as short as 10cm and cables typically used in the construction of IEDs.
- Search head with ground-penetrating radar (GPR)
- Detection of cables and wires regardless of their orientation
- High sensitivity to detect wires with a length of 10 cm or more
- Integrated OLED display for simplified operation
- Selection of various languages
- Easily noticeable alarm indication (audio/visual/vibration)
Chelton are a trusted partner of Vallon GmbH, providing Ground Penetrating Radar technologies and services for over 15 years. For enquiries not related to the UK market (either for end use or via UK Government Export), Chelton recommend contacting Vallon GmbH initially at the following address: info@vallon.de.
The Trigger Wire Detector VR1 "Wirehound®" uses ground-penetrating radar and has been developed specifically for finding explosive devices and their components. These include the trigger wires and cables typically used to activate IEDs.
Possible applications of this high-sensitivity ground-penetrating radar (GPR) also include locating classic GPR targets such as bodies out of plastic, wood and metal.
The VR1's ergonomic mechanical design enables assignments lasting several hours.
Suitable for the following searches
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IED
Suitable for detecting the typical components of improvised explosive devices (e. g. trigger wires and cables).
Specifications
- Electrical Specs
- Mechanical Specs
- Standard Specs
Electrical Specs
- Sensor
- GPR search head
- Alarm Signal
- Visual (LED)/audio/vibration
- Operating Time (LiPo)
- 10 hr
- Operating Time (Alk)
- 4 hrs
Mechanical Specs
- Case Dimensions
- 80.5 x 52 x 31 cm (31.69 x 20.47 x 12.20 ")
- Head Dimensions
- GPR search head Ø 30 cm (Ø 11.81 ")
- Detector Weight with Battery
- 3.7 kg (8.15 lbs)
- Detector Weight w/out Battery
- 3.24 kg (7.14 lbs)
- Package weight (incl. case)
- 18.00 kg (39.68 lbs)
Standard Specs
- Watertight
- IP68, 1.5m (1hr at 20 °C)
- Ambient conditions
- In accordance with MIL-STD-810F (F501.4-I, II, F502.4-I, II, F503.4-I, F506.4-III, F512.4-II, F516.5-IV)
- Detector Weight w/out Battery
- 3.24 kg (7.14 lbs)
Compare Mine Detectors
| Minehound VMR3 | Minehound VMR3G | Wirehound VR1 | |
| VMR3 | VMR3G | VR1 | |
| Sensor | Metal detector (MD) and ground-penetrating radar (GPR) | Metal detector (MD) and ground-penetrating radar (GPR) | GPR search head |
| Alarm Signal | Visual (LED)/audio/vibration | Visual (graphic display)/audio/vibration | Visual (LED)/audio/vibration |
| Operating Time (LiPo) | 8.5 hr | 7.5 hr | 10 hr |
| Case Dimensions | 102 x 43 x 17 cm (40.15 x 16.93 x 6.70 ") | 102 x 43 x 17 cm (40.15 x 16.93 x 6.70 ") | 80.5 x 52 x 31 cm (31.69 x 20.47 x 12.20 ") |
| Detector Weight with Battery | 4.0 kg (8.82 lbs) | 4.2 kg (9.25 lbs) | 3.7 kg (8.15 lbs) |
Get in touch
Fourth Avenue
Marlow
Buckinghamshire
SL7 1TF
United Kingdom
CAGE Code: U1907
