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TDR-410 OPERATING MANUAL    version 1.03 

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Example: 

 

 

On  the  fault  display  shown  above  a  low  impedance  fault  occurs  at  64  meters  shown  by  a  negative 
spike, and a high impedance at 129 meters. The open end of the cable is shown as a large positive 
spike, this is used to determine the end of the cable run and the overall length of the cable being 180 
meters. 

6.1  Scan hold and Continuous Scanning Modes 

This function only operates in manual fault location mode. When the TDR-410 is first switched on, it 
is set to “Continuous scan”mode. In this mode the TDR-410 fires pulses into the cable under test thus 
enabling intermittent faults to be identified. Scan hold allows the user to hold a trace for closer exami-
nation and to disconnect from test cable whilst leaving the trace displayed. 
To select  /  unselect  scan  hold,  press  key 

START

  (

HOLD

)  for approximately 1 second then release, 

scan hold icon is displayed at the bottom right hand corner (

). 

 

6.2  Accuracy 

The TDR-410 is able to measure distances to faults and cable lengths to an accuracy of +/- 1%.  
This measurement accuracy is based on 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 addi-
tional errors will be incurred and the measurement accuracywill be affected. 

Note: 

The Vp is less well defined with unshielded multicore cable, including power cable, and is lower 

when a cable is tightly wound on a drum than when installed. 

7  Tone Generator 

The TDR-410 may also be used as a tone generator to trace and identify cables and wires. The user 
will need a conventional inductive tone probe within the range 810Hz to 1110Hz. 

To  select  tone  generator 

from  menu  display

,  press 

SET

 

  to  move 

  to 

TDR

.  Press 

  to 

scross between TDR and warble. Press the 

ESC 

button to exit. 

Warble Tone

” on screen mesage is 

displayed  after  pressing 

ESC

  and  TDR  generate  the  tone.  TDR  mode  is  switched  back  if 

ESC

  is 

pressed once again. 

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Page 3: ...TDR 410 OPERATING MANUAL version 1 03 1 OPERATING MANUAL TDR 410 TDR CABLE FAULT LOCATOR SONEL S A Wokulskiego 11 58 100 widnica Poland Version 1 03 08 09 2017...

Page 4: ...having purchased our measuring instrument TDR 410 is a modern measuring device which is easy and safe to use Please acquaint yourself with the present manual in order to avoid measuring errors and pr...

Page 5: ...410 9 4 1 SETTING THE FAULT LOCATION 9 4 1 1 Setting Velocity of Propagation Vp 10 4 1 2 Value Impedance Setting Z 10 4 1 3 Auto Fault Location and Manual Fault Location 10 4 1 4 Selecting range scale...

Page 6: ...TDR 410 OPERATING MANUAL version 1 03 4 15 ACCESSORIES 19 16 MANUFACTURER 19...

Page 7: ...ted conduc tors The TDR 410 has impedance matched circuits for 25 50 75 and 100 ohms and with velocity of propagation settings from 1 99 or the equivalent in feet or meters micro second will cover the...

Page 8: ...tinuity in the studied area based on Vp values select ed by a user and and measured the course time of the pulse 3 Preparing the TDR 410 for use Press button to power the tester the following screen w...

Page 9: ...measure feet or meters Press or to scroll between feet and meters Press ESC to store selected setting in memory Note When unit of measure has been selected this will automatically change the V 2 figu...

Page 10: ...ting selected in section 3 1 Press SET to move to displayed unit press to scroll between V 2 m s or Vp Vc To change the value of the V 2 or Vp factor go one level down press SET button so that the ind...

Page 11: ...splay and select TDR pressing the cursor or press START The following screen will be displayed 1 Vp setting 2 Impedance setting Z 3 Manual Auto Fault Location 4 Range scale 5 Battery condition indicat...

Page 12: ...s ESC to store set tings 4 1 3 Auto Fault Location and Manual Fault Location The TDR 410 may be used in auto or manual fault location modes Use SET button to scroll to displayed setting AFL or MFL use...

Page 13: ...and exit press ESC Note Manual measurement range change is just for MFL mode 4 1 5 Gain settings The TDR 410 has pre set gain for each of its 11 range scales there is in addition to this a user con tr...

Page 14: ...to the two wires of the pair MulticoreCable Connect the clips to any two wires 6 Cable Fault Location Having followed the set up procedures in the preceding sections a typical display showing imped an...

Page 15: ...at the bottom right hand corner 6 2 Accuracy The TDR 410 is able to measure distances to faults and cable lengths to an accuracy of 1 This measurement accuracy is based on the correct value of Vp bei...

Page 16: ...refit the battery compartment cover and refit the two screws 9 Cleaning and maintenance NOTE Apply solely the maintenance methods specified by the manufacturer in this manual The casing of the meter...

Page 17: ...ectric and electronic equipment Before the equipment is sent to a collection point do not dismantle any elements Observe the local regulations concerning disposal of packages worn out batteries and ac...

Page 18: ...er diameter 0 643 m paper outer diameter 0 511 mm paper outer diameter 0 404 mm 0 69 0 68 0 66 0 65 0 68 0 65 0 64 0 63 0 69 0 68 0 66 CCTV QR PARA III PARA I T TR TX TX10 RG6 RG11 RG59 Times Fiber RG...

Page 19: ...factor for different cable types are only an indication for the user to make swift and calculate the measurement with reasonable accuracy The use of VP allows the highest measurement accuracy calcula...

Page 20: ...Automatic with range Scan Rate 2 scans second or scan held pre set for each range scale Tone Generator 810 1100Hz Battery Life 30 hours continuous scanning Power Supply 6 volts 4 x 1 5 AA Alkaline cel...

Page 21: ...ser manual It is possible to additionally purchase from the manufacturer and distributors the following elements which are not included within the standard accessories voltage separator AS 2 WAADAAS2...

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