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TDR-410 OPERATING MANUAL    version 1.03 

2  Working principles 

TDR-410 measures the time course of the signal (the probe pulse) in a pair from connecting the cable 
to the cable end or the nearest damage and back. 
Probe pulses in the cable run at a speed Vp (the speed of propagation), which depends on the elec-
trical parameters of the cable, in particular the material from which the insulation is made. 
A reflectometer calculates the distance to the disturbance  of wave impedance path and displays the 
cable's diagram showing any impedance discontinuity 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 will be displayed: 

 

1. 

Model. 

2. 

Software version programmed into tester. 

3. 

Battery condition indicator (all black battery, fully charged, as charge decreases symbol changes 
to white). Battery condition indicator is permanently displayed. 

To select a 

menu display

, press the left button 

 as indicated on the TDR-410 front panel: 

Output via2x4mm 

safety sockets 

LCD display 

Cursor right key / increase 

selected value 

Cursor left key / decrease 

selected value 

START fault location 
/ scan hold (for MFL) 

Escape / Return 

Back light on/off 

Power on / off 

Navigation button 

Summary of Contents for TDR-410

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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...

Page 22: ...TDR 410 OPERATING MANUAL version 1 03 20 NOTES...

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