Leica unveils DS4000 system for deeper underground utility detection
(UI) — Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, has launched the Leica DS4000, a utility detection system that identifies underground assets up to 60% deeper than traditional ground-penetrating radar. The DS4000 is designed to enhance accuracy and visibility for construction, utilities, and surveying professionals.
The system incorporates IDS GeoRadar’s patented Equalised Scrambling Technology (EsT), which improves clarity at both shallow and deeper levels and helps reveal smaller, previously undetectable utilities—such as fiber optic cables.
“With the DS4000, surveyors can deliver accurate data in complex environments, and construction or utilities teams can reduce risk, avoid costly setbacks during excavation, and keep their timelines on track,” said Matthias Twardzik, Director Hexagon Detection at Hexagon’s Geosystems division. “The DS4000 helps teams work more efficiently, confidently, and safely. With increasing emphasis on safety, tighter regulations, and more complex projects, precise underground utility detection is becoming even more critical.”
As urban infrastructure grows denser, reliable subsurface detection has become increasingly important to avoid accidental strikes. The DS4000 is lightweight, portable, and designed for single-person operation. It features interchangeable wheels for varied terrain and an antenna mounted on an automatic height-adjusting system that lowers for detection and raises to avoid obstacles, reducing the risk of equipment damage.
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