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Advantages of TDR Compared to Thumping in Underground Cable Troubleshooting

Megger PFL22M1500 Power Cable Fault Locator SystemCommon methods of finding faults in direct buried cables is arc reflection or simply thumping. Thumping is a method that is performed by discharging a large amount of energy into a cable. This electrical energy will seek to arc across the path of least resistance to ground, which in this case would be the electrical insulating material that separates the center conductor from the outer shield, or concentric neutral.  When that arc occurs it often makes an audible thumping sound in the vicinity of the arc. If thumping is being performed where there is high ambient noise, or for some reason cannot be heard, directional acoustic detectors can be used in pinpointing the fault location. However, this method may require the cable to be thumped for a lengthy period of time while walking the path of the cable and listening.  If a TDR (Time Domain Reflectometer) is incorporated into the test, along with a thumper, then when the arc occurs, the TDR will reflected the change to the impedance of the insulation at the location of the fault. This would be the Arc Reflection method and can significantly reduce the thumping time necessary to locate the fault.  It can be used to localize the fault and if necessary pinpointed using an acoustic fault detector.

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Fluke Networks OptiFiber Pro Series 2 OTDR Rental Options From Protec

Fluke Networks OptiFiber Pro Series 2 OTDRThe Fluke Networks OptiFiber Pro Series 2 is an OTDR designed to make every level of user more efficient whether working in data centers, outside plant, FTTx or PON applications.

Users can set up and shoot traces in no time by using the Auto OTDR function which analyzes the fiber under test and then chooses appropriate settings. The EventMap feature analyzes traces like an expert, calculating overall loss and reflectance, indicating events such as splices, splitters bends and connectors.

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Rent the Omicron ARCO 400, a Universal Test Set for Recloser Controls

Omicron ARCO 400 Universal Test Set for Recloser ControlsThe Omicron ARCO 400 drastically simplifies recloser control testing, and offers a new way of testing that covers all of the circumstances in the field, no matter which type of recloser control that needs to be tested or which type of controller function needs to be verified. 


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Megger and Doble – The Best Electrical Test Equipment

Doble F6150e Relay Testing SystemElectrical test equipment rental is very common these days. There are many companies that give you different kinds of testing devices at reasonable rates. Devices like oscilloscopes, network analyzers, function generators, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, and telecommunication test equipment are readily available for rental or lease. But the problem is, which one should you rent? For this, you need to analyze your needs and understand your requirements. Two major companies in the electrical testing industry are Megger and Doble.

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Accurately Measure THD and TID in the Electrical Line with the Dranetz PX5

Dranetz PowerXplorer PX5 Power MonitorAn electrical system that has a lot of distortion, voltage spikes and harmonics can cause serious problems. These electrical interference can cause motors to overheat or lose spinning synchronization, accelerate the breakdown of transformers and cause an increase in power losses. These problems can cause a lot of headache and cost you a lot of money. 

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Doble F6150, a Complete Solution for Problems Related to Protection Relays and Schemes

Doble F6150 Relay Testing SystemFull simulation tests can be run on protection schemes and relays very efficiently with the help of a Doble F6150 Relay Testing System.It comes with high power, sophisticated software, and great flexibility that allow for the testing of all sorts of protection schemes.  The capabilities of theDoble F6150 range from testing relays ranging from relatively simple electro-mechanical relays to the more modern and complex microprocessor based relays. The Doble F6150 Relay Testing System is a complete solution for any problem related to protection relays and schemes, requiring no additional instruments.

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