Cable Scout+ | Easy-fit Cable Rods To Install Cables In A Safe Way
Published 04 May 2021
Cable Scout+ Cable Installation System
Cable Scout+
The Hellermann Tyton Cable Scout+ is a professional cable routing tool which enables installers to easily route cables, saving time, even with the most challenging installations and places difficult to access, including:
- in cavities
- through small access holes
- under floor installations
- over suspended ceilings
The Cable Scout+ Cable Installation tools now has an updated design and improved functionality. A remodelled grip allows the cable rods to be easily screwed together – and all components, rods and attachments can be stored in the handy storage and carrying bags. Cable Scout+ is supplied with a range of useful standard accessories. Additional accessories can be purchased separately for pulling cables into commercial and industrial building services applications.
This practical and self-explaining cable installation system facilitates the quick and easy installation of cables over suspended ceilings, behind walls or under floors and many other applications.
Cable Scout+
Cable Scout+ Sets
A variety of different sets are available depending on requirements. The cable rods are manufactured from high quality Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP), which enables a load carrying capacity of up to 200 kg. Cable Scout+ offers a range of features which allows the installer to illuminate, grip, inspect and retrieve by using a range of accessories.
The Cable Scout+ is supplied in a useful durable bag which contains the rods and accessories all in one place.
Cable Scout+ Handy Set
The Handy Set is made up for fitting in a tool box.
Contents:
- 1 cable rod x 40 cm (white), 2 cable rods x 40 cm (red), 1 cable rod x 40 cm (blue)
- 40 cm white flexi lead
- Domed bullet
- Mini hook and mini eye
| TYPE | Desc | Content Rods | Rod Capacity | Content Accessories | Article-No. |
| CS-SH | Handy Set | 1 cable rod x 40cm (white) 2 cable rods x 40cm (red) 1 cable rod x 40cm (blue) |
1.6m | 40cm white flexi lead, domed bullet, mini hook, mini eye | 897-90003 |
Cable Installation Basic Set
The Basic Set is designed to perform basic cable installation.
Contents:
- 10 rods x 1 m (white), 15 cm white flexi lead
- Gender changer, tuff hook and mini eye
| TYPE | Desc | Content Rods | Rod Capacity | Content Access | Article-No. |
| CS-SB | Basic Set | 10 cable rods x 1m (white) | 10.0m | 15cm white flexi lead, gender changer, tuff hook, mini eye | 897-90000
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Cable Rod Deluxe SeT
The most comprehensive set is the Deluxe set which is designed for carrying out larger installations.
Contents:
- 2 rods x 1 m (white), 6 rods x 1 m (red), 2 rods x 1 m (blue)
- 15 cm white flexi lead, split ring, gender changer
- Tuff hook, mini eye, domed bullet, flat bullet, beam and single magnet
| TYPE | Desc | Content Rods | Rod Capacity | Content Access | Article-No. |
| CS-SD | Deluxe Set | 2 cable rods x 1m (white) 6 cable rods x 1m (red) 2 cable rods x 1m (blue) |
10.0m | 15cm white flexi lead, split ring, gender changer, tuff hook, mini eye, domed bullet, flat bullet, beam, single magnet | 897-90001 |
Cable Scout+ Accessories
Inspection camera for empty conduits
Cable Scout+cable rods are supplied with a range of useful standard accessories, and additional accessories can be purchased separately.
The high-quality, battery-powered Cable Scout Cam is ideally suited for photo and video recordings in the smallest of spaces. It allows pictures of hidden objects at a distance of up to 10 metres to be captured, e.g. in empty conduits and above suspended ceilings.
The recordings of the inspection camera can be transferred in real time to a smartphone or tablet.
The advantages at a glance:
- Sturdy, high-quality fabrication
- Wireless image and video transmission via WiFi
- Resolution: 2.0 megapixel
- Length: 10 meters
- Splash proof IP68 lens cover
- Dimmable LED light for dark environments
- Free app available for Android and iOS
The package includes an WiFi HD Camera with a 10 meter cable length, a WiFi station with a battery runtime of up to one hour, a USB charging cable, a hook, a magnet, a mirror and a waterproof lens cover.
With its versatile accessories and high-quality manufacturing, Cable Scout Cam is the perfect Cable Scout+ supplement.
Further accessory sets
Cable Grips are designed to grip objects and provide reliable and time saving method of securing cables and pipes to the rods. Just open the grip by compressing the braid, push the grip over the cable or pipe and release the grip, which will contract and establish a tight grip on the cable or pipe to the cable rod set.
Available in 5 sizes CS-ACG1630 cable grips suitable for diameters 1.6-3.0cm and CS-ACG0415 cable grips suitable for diameters 0.4-1.5cm
Features and Benefits
Accessory kit CS-SAÂ includes a range of useful tools:
• User can inspect, illuminate and retrieve
• Cable grips allows a very fast way to pull cables
• Whisk glides smoothly over obstacles
• LED Beam brings light into the dark
• Strong magnet lifts metallic tools up to 2.5 kg weight
- Â Cable Grips are available in five different sizes to attach a wide range of cable diameters.
- The whisk allows the rod to glide over obstructions easily.
- The Cable Scout+ Beam – a perfect tool for seeing into cavities.
- The strong magnet lifts a metallic tool of up to 2.5 kg.
| TYPE | Description | Article-No. |
| CS-SA | Accessory Kit: Includes a 15 cm long flexi lead, gender changer, mini hook, tuff hook, mini eye, split ring, round bullet, flat bullet, single magnet, chain |
897-90004 |
| CS-ACG1630 | Cable Grip: Suitable for diameter 1.6 – 3.0 cm | 897-90027 |
| CS-ACG0415 | Cable grips: Suitable for diameters 0.4 – 1.5 cm | 897-90026 |
| CS-AW | Whisk: Enables cables to glide over rough and uneven surfaces. | 897-90018 |
| CS-AB | Beam: Useful for inspection purposes in dark surroundings. | 897-90016 |
| CS-AMG2 | Strong Magnet: A helpful tool to lift metal tools with up to 2.5 kg weight | 897-90015 |
Cable Scout+ Cable Rod Sets
The flexible cable rods made of glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) are simply screwed together and fitted with clever attachments. Three diameters and different bending radii guarantee high flexibility at work. The rods can be bent, pushed or pulled and bear cable weight even up to 200 kg.
Cable rod selection
| TYPE     |         Content Rods                       |        Flexibility       |    Ø D     |      Article-No.        |
| CS-P6 | One pair of 1 m blue cable rods | strong | 6.0 | 897-90007 |
| CS-PN | One pair of 1 m nylon cable rods | fully flexible | 5.0 | 897-90008 |
| CS-P5 | One pair of 1 m red cable rods | medium | 5.0 | 897-90006 |
| CS-P4 | One pair of 1 m white cable rods | flexible | 4.0 | 897-90005 |
Further Reading
THORNE & DERRICK
Thorne & Derrick are national distributors of LV, MV & HV Cable Installation, Jointing, Substation & Electrical Equipment – servicing businesses involved in cabling, jointing, substation, earthing, overhead line and electrical construction at LV, 11kV, 33kV, 66kV and EHV. Supplying a complete range of power cable accessories to support the installation and maintenance of low/medium and high voltage power systems:
- Slip-on Cable Terminations
- Cold-shrink Cable Terminations
- Heat-shrink Cable Terminations
- Cable Joints – Heat & Cold-shrink
- Separable Connectors (Euromold)
- Surge Arresters & Switchgear/Transformer Bushings
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