AEMC CA7024 TDR, User Manual

Page 1: ...CA7024 FAULT MAPPER CABLE LENGTH METER AND FAULT LOCATOR E N G L I S H User Manual www com information itm com 1 800 561 8187 ...

Page 2: ...et its published specifications The recommended calibration interval for this instrument is 12 months and begins on the date of receipt by the customer Serial _________________________________ Catalog 2127 80 Model CA7024 Please fill in the appropriate date as indicated Date Received __________________________________ Date Calibration Due ________________________ Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Inst...

Page 3: ...Accuracy and Velocity of Propagation Vp 8 4 3 Getting Started 9 4 4 Set up Mode 9 4 5 Programming a Custom Library Location 10 4 6 Backlight 11 4 7 Tone Generator 11 4 8 Voltage Safety Warning Live Sample 12 4 9 Determining and Measuring Vp Values 13 4 10 Selecting a Library Cable or Setting Vp 14 4 10 1 Cable Library 14 4 11 Attaching a Cable to the Fault Mapper 16 4 12 Measuring Cable Length or ...

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Page 5: ...ponsibility of the operator 1 1 International Electrical Symbols This symbol signifies that the instrument is protected by double or reinforced insulation This symbol on the instrument indicates a WARNING and that the operator must refer to the user manual for instructions before operating the instrument In this manual the symbol preceding instructions indicates that if the instructions are not fo...

Page 6: ...e carrier and notify your distributor at once giving a detailed description of any damage Save the damaged packing container to substantiate your claim 1 3 Ordering Information Fault Mapper Model CA7024 Cat 2127 80 Includes meter carrying case BNC pigtail with alligator clips 4 x 1 5V AA batteries user manual and product warranty card 1 3 1 Accessories and Replacement Parts Tone Receiver Cable Tra...

Page 7: ...te measurement without the necessity of entering Velocity of Propagation Vp information and the Fault Mapper automatically compensates for different cable impedances The Fault Mapper incorporates an oscillating tone generator which is detect able with a standard cable tone tracer for use in the tracing and identification of cable pairs The unit also displays a Voltage Detected warning and sounds a...

Page 8: ... Instruments Fault Mapper V3 1B Appletalk Vp 66 1 BNC input connector 2 Alpha Numeric LCD 3 Vp Velocity of Propagation decrement button 4 Test function select button 5 Backlight button 6 Vp Velocity of Propagation increment button 7 Mode select button TDR or Tone Tracer 8 Power ON OFF button www com information itm com 1 800 561 8187 ...

Page 9: ...110Hz Voltage Warning Triggers 10V AC DC Power Source 4 x 1 5V AA alkaline batteries Auto off After 3 minutes Storage Temperature 4 to 158 F 20 to 70 C 5 to 95 RH non condensing Operating Temperature 32 to 112 F 0 to 40 C 5 to 95 RH non condensing Altitude 6000 ft 2000m max Dimensions 6 5 x 3 5 x 1 5 165 x 90 x 37mm Weight 12 oz 350g Safety IEC61010 1 EN 60950 Index of Protection IP54 EMC EN 61326...

Page 10: ...ty of Propagation Vp The Fault Mapper measures distances to faults and cable lengths to an accuracy of 2 This measurement accuracy is based upon the correct value of Vp being used for the cable under test and homogeneity of the Vp along the cable length If the Vp is set incorrectly by the operator or the Vp varies along the length of the cable then additional errors will be incurred and the measur...

Page 11: ...ng USA Edit Library Contrast Measurement units can be set to Feet or Meters Languages can be set to English Français Deutsch Español or Italiano A user programmable library is available to store up to 15 custom ized settings The display contrast can adjusted Press the TEST button to move the line selector down the screen Press the Vp or Vp button to change the setting of the line selected Press th...

Page 12: ...Vp 50 where X is location 1 through 15 Press the Vp or Vp button to choose a cable location to program Choose Cable Custom Cable 1 Vp 50 Next press the TEST button enter the Choose Character mode Choose Character Custom Cable 1 Vp 50 The arrow cursor will point to the first character Fifteen characters are available for cable naming Press the Vp or Vp button to move the selection cursor to the lef...

Page 13: ...the cable type When the Vp selection is complete press the TDR button to return to the Choose Character mode and a second time to return to the Choose Cable mode You may now define another cable for the library or press the TDR button a third time to return to the main set up screen Pressing the TDR button again at this point will exit the Set up mode 4 6 Backlight The display backlight is switche...

Page 14: ... an extended period of time while tracing takes place See 4 11 for attaching a cable to the Fault Mapper 4 8 Voltage Safety Warning Live Sample The Fault Mapper is designed to work on non energized cables only WARNING If the Fault Mapper is accidentally connected to a cable carrying a voltage greater than 10V a warning tone will be emitted testing will be prohibited and the warning display shown b...

Page 15: ...s value is not readily avail able or the user may wish to determine it specifically to compensate for cable batch variations or for special cable applications This is quite easy 1 Take a cable sample of exact length increments ft or m longer than 60ft 20m 2 Measure the exact length of the cable using a tape measure 3 Connect one end of the cable to the Fault Mapper see 4 11 Leave the end untermina...

Page 16: ...2 65 50 Coax Air 98 100 Coax Air Space 94 100 Coax Foam PE 82 75 Coax Solid PE 67 75 Coloniel 14 2 69 50 CW1308 61 100 Encore 10 3 65 50 Encore 12 3 67 50 Encore HHW 2 50 50 Ethernet 9880 83 50 Ethernet 9901 71 50 Ethernet 9903 58 50 Ethernet 9907 78 50 General 22 2 67 50 IBM Type 3 60 100 IBM Type 9 80 100 Main SWA 58 25 Multicore PVC 58 50 RG6 U 78 75 RG58 8219 78 50 RG58 C U 67 50 RG59 B U 67 7...

Page 17: ...played with a value which can be selected from 1 to 99 If the Vp value is not known see 4 9 AEMC Instruments Fault Mapper V3 1B Vp 95 NOTE When the Fault Mapper is turned off it will remember the last selected Cable Library or Vp setting This feature is useful in the situation where the operator is performing many tests on the same type of cable www com information itm com 1 800 561 8187 ...

Page 18: ...onnector located at the top of the unit For unterminated cables use the alligator clip attachment provided Coaxial Cable Connect the Black clip to the center wire and the Red clip to the shield screen Shielded Cable Connect the Black clip to a wire adjacent to the shield and the Red clip to the shield Twisted Pair Separate out one pair and connect the red and black clips to the two wires of the pa...

Page 19: ...th of the cable will be displayed For lengths less than 100ft the displayed value will be to one decimal place AEMC Instruments Fault Mapper V3 1B Open Circuit 63 2ft For lengths over 100ft the decimal place is suppressed AEMC Instruments Fault Mapper V3 1B Open Circuit 632ft If there is a short at the end of the cable or at some point along the cable then the display will show the distance to the...

Page 20: ... battery compartment cover 3 Replace the batteries with 4 x 1 5V AA alkaline batteries observing the polarities 4 Reattach the battery compartment cover 5 2 Cleaning Disconnect the instrument from any source of electricity Use a soft cloth lightly dampened with soapy water Rinse with a damp cloth and then dry with a dry cloth Do not splash water directly on the instrument Do not use alcohol solven...

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Page 22: ...n the instrument to us for repair provided we have your warranty registration information on file or a proof of purchase AEMC Instruments will at its option repair or replace the faulty material Warranty Repairs What you must do to return an Instrument for Warranty Repair First request a Customer Service Authorization Number CSA by phone or by fax from our Service Department see address below then...

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