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Diagnostic Mapping

Armada Pro900 Wire/Valve and Cable Locator

Locators reduce blind digging and speed buried-path diagnostics. The Pro900 helps narrow where the real problem is before excavation.

This guide supports faster valve-wire and cable recovery workflows across irrigation and lighting service calls.

Wire-path tracing Buried-box recovery Lower exploratory digging Better mapping for future service

Quick Answer: Does a locator diagnose everything by itself?

No. It narrows search zones, but final diagnosis still requires field verification of electrical and hydraulic behavior.

Blind-Dig Troubleshooting vs. Locator-Assisted Diagnostics

Blind-Dig Approach Locator-Assisted Approach
Large exploratory dig zonesNarrowed search path before digging
Longer fault-isolation cyclesFaster initial path confidence
Less repeatable mappingImproved documentation for next visits
Higher disturbance riskLower-impact diagnostics workflow

When this is likely your issue

  • Controller shows zones but valves cannot be located.
  • Wiring route is unknown after prior site changes.
  • Intermittent valve/cable faults resist basic checks.
  • Lighting or irrigation cable paths need non-destructive tracing.

What we check before replacement

  • Signal-path behavior and route confidence.
  • Likely buried-box/valve cluster position.
  • Splice/fault-zone narrowing for targeted excavation.
  • Mapping quality for future service documentation.

Deployment workflow

  • 1

    Define unknown-path scope

    Identify where blind digging risk is highest and what route data is missing.

  • 2

    Trace and narrow route zones

    Use locator workflow to build practical confidence before excavation.

  • 3

    Confirm failure mode on-site

    Validate electrical/hydraulic root cause once access is established.

  • 4

    Document recovered map

    Capture path/valve findings so future startup and repair visits are faster.

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FAQs

What does the Armada Pro900 help with?

It helps trace buried wiring paths and narrow likely valve or cable locations before digging.

Can a locator find every fault directly?

Not directly. It improves path confidence, then failures are confirmed with field diagnostics.

Is this useful for lost valve boxes?

Yes. It is commonly used to narrow where buried valve clusters are likely located.

Can it help with landscape lighting cable troubleshooting?

Yes. Locator workflows can support cable path and fault-zone investigation.

Does this replace valve/mechanical checks?

No. Mechanical and hydraulic checks still determine final repair scope.

Will this reduce excavation disturbance?

In many cases yes, because path uncertainty is reduced before digging.

Do you document routes after locating?

Yes. Mapping findings improves future service speed and consistency.

Is this page a tool-sales listing?

No. It is a service-first diagnostics reference.

At a glance

Locator diagnostics facts
IndustryIrrigation and landscape lighting
ComponentArmada Pro900 wire/valve and cable locator
Primary symptomUnknown buried path or hidden valve/cable location
Key checksRoute confidence, fault-zone narrowing, mapping quality
Service noteLocator data is combined with full diagnosis before repair decisions

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