Chauvin Arnoux UK is excited to announce the launch of the CA 6683 Cable Locator, a high-performance locating solution for accurately tracing cables, wires, and metal pipes in walls and underground. Designed at the Chauvin Arnoux HQ in France, this cable locator is made for electricians, maintenance technicians, and renovation professionals and simplifies fault-finding.
Cable Locator Built For Complex Detection Tasks
The CA 6683 Locator provides an intuitive, reliable method for detecting live or dead conductors, short circuits, metal piping, and circuit elements without destructive or invasive techniques. Its advanced technology offers quick diagnostics and clear visualisation of signal strength and circuit paths, even in challenging conditions. This advanced locator strikes the perfect balance between affordability, versatility, and safety, delivering precise, dependable results while eliminating guesswork.
Designed for demanding environments, the CA 6683 minimises the risk of accidental contact with live wires or hidden infrastructure – ensuring efficient, secure operation without compromising on performance.
From construction and renovation to ongoing maintenance, the CA 6683 cable locator simplifies detection and enables faster, more informed decision-making on-site.
- Tracing electrical wiring in walls, floors, and ceilings
- Locating underground or embedded metal piping
- Diagnosing short circuits or wire breaks
- Identifying fuse locations and dead circuit segments
CA 6683 is made to deliver reliable results and measure with confidence!
The transmitter features a built-in voltage detector with a varying external voltage identification range up, adjustable signal power, and offers digital signal coding that allows the use of 7 transmitters simultaneously. The receiver can detect non-contact voltage up to 1000 V AC, with a backlit LCD, adjustable sensitivity, silent mode, and integrated torch for low-light environments.
Both units are compliant with IEC 61010 300 V CAT III standards and are compact, lightweight, and rugged, built for daily use in residential, commercial and/or industrial sites.
The CA 6683 is a complete, ready-to-use kit designed for electrical professionals! It comes with both a transmitter – CA 6683E and a receiver – CA 6683R, pre-calibrated and supplied with all necessary accessories such as
- Mains plug and lamp socket adapters
- Crocodile clips and T-stake for ground connections
- Multi-language user manual and verification certificate
- Supplied in a durable transport case with spare AAA batteries
Visit the Chauvin Arnoux UK website to learn more about the all-new CA 6683 Cable Locator: https://cauk.net/product-c-a-6683/
This article appeared in the Jan/Feb 2026 issue of Energy Manager magazine. Subscribe here.