Fluke Introduces SmartTrace 2082 Series to Advance Underground Utility Locating and Mapping
Fluke’s SmartTrace 2082 Series enables field teams to locate, trace, and digitally map underground utilities with real-time accuracy.
Fluke Corporation has announced the SmartTrace 2082 Series of Underground Locators, a utility locating solution designed to improve how field teams detect, map, and document underground infrastructure.
The SmartTrace system integrates with ProStar’s PointMan platform, allowing users to capture precise location data and digitally document underground assets in real time. By pairing the locator with the PointMan mobile app, field teams can map utilities on-site using Bluetooth connectivity and geolocation features, creating accurate records for ongoing and future projects.
The company said the new solution is intended to address persistent industry challenges tied to underground asset location. These include accidental utility strikes, project delays, and safety risks. SmartTrace is designed to help teams quickly and safely identify underground assets while reducing the likelihood of damage and associated costs.
The SmartTrace 2082 Series provides detailed information on the location, depth, and path of underground cables and pipes. It also supports fault detection, identifying issues such as ground faults, sheath faults, and coating defects on pipelines or cables in direct contact with the ground. By pinpointing where metallic conductors meet earth ground or where leakage currents occur, the system aims to improve troubleshooting accuracy and overall field efficiency.
The locator detects underground assets by injecting signals into them, reaching depths of up to six meters. Through its integration with the PointMan app, users can document and track utility locations directly from a smartphone, enabling real-time visibility and improved data accuracy.
“Accidental damage to underground utilities remains a major challenge, contributing to what the Common Ground Alliance reports as 400,000 to 800,000 utility strikes annually in the U.S. alone,” said Vineet Thuvara, Chief Product Officer at Fluke. “To help teams work safer and smarter, SmartTrace represents the next step in digital utility management—bringing real-time accuracy and connected intelligence to one of the most critical stages of any project. By combining Fluke’s precision locating technology with the PointMan app, workers can now map, track, and verify underground assets with confidence, reducing risks, preventing costly disruptions, and driving measurable efficiency gains on every site.”
Fluke highlighted several key benefits of the SmartTrace system, including its CAT IV 600V transmitter, which the company describes as offering one of the safest tracing methods available. The transmitter is designed to be intuitive, automatically selecting the appropriate locating function based on connected accessories and offering selectable frequencies. The system is also compatible with PointMan for mapping and documentation.
Page Tucker, CEO and founder of ProStar, emphasized the value of the partnership in advancing utility mapping capabilities.
“SmartTrace represents a powerful step forward in helping field teams safely and accurately locate underground infrastructure,” Tucker said. “Our partnership with Fluke combines industry-leading locating technology with our PointMan precision utility mapping solution, enabling organizations to precisely capture, manage, and protect critical underground assets while reducing risk and costly delays.”
The SmartTrace Premium Kit includes a range of hardware accessories aimed at improving productivity in the field. These include mapping flags, a spray canister stick, an A-Frame, and a Signal Clamp, providing users with tools to mark, document, and detect utilities even when direct electrical contact is not possible. When used with the transmitter, the A-Frame can also support accurate detection of sheath or ground faults, helping streamline workflows.
The SmartTrace 2082 Series is positioned as part of a broader effort to bring greater accuracy, safety, and efficiency to underground utility management through connected, real-time data capture.