Applications - Field Testing
Cable Fault Locating
Hipotronics line of portable, rugged and reliable primary fault locators, which utilize the latest techniques in todays underground fault locating requirements. Capabilities include hipot/burners, TDR and high energy capacitive discharge systems.
FlashPhone
The FlashPhone Acoustic/ballistic detector is designed to pinpoint the exact location of primary cable fault location when combined with a capacitor impulse discharge unit (thumper). During the flashover at the fault both a magnetic and acoustic signal is generated. There is a time delay between these two signals and the FlashPhone displays this signal as a number. The closer you get to the fault will show a decrease in the number that is displayed. The magnetic signal bar graph shows intensity (magnitude) of the magnetic field generated by the thumper into the cable fault. It also can be used to locate the correct cable route when the maximum bar deflection (magnitude) is indicated. The microphone is designed to be used with an earth probe for soft ground conditions and the flat ground contact can be used on concrete or asphalt.
The unique combination design of seismic and elctronic sensor technology, plus microcomputer technology and digital signal processing is the key to its superior performance and high sensitivity. It is well suited for use with impulse discharge units (thumpers) with low joule energy capabilities.
FlashPhone brochure
CF30-8-*
Hipotronics CF Series test systems for fault locating of primary cables consist of a DC proof tester, a burner and a capacitive discharge fault locator (thumper). The CF30-8 has a continuously adjustable impulse rate from 3 to 30 seconds. Test ratings are 30kV DC proof test voltage, a 50mA burn current and a 0-15kV DC capacitive discharge (thumper) voltage. CF30 brochure
CF70-12 or 24*
Hipotronics CF Series test systems for fault locating of primary cables consist of a DC proof tester, a burner and a capacitive discharge fault locator (thumper). CF70-12 or -24 has a continuously adjustable impulse rate from 3 to 30 seconds. Test ratings are a 0-70kV DC proof test voltage, a 100mA burn current and a 0-25kV DC capacitive discharge (thumper) voltage. CF70 brochure
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CET-2000-*
Hipotronics CET 2000 Series capacitive discharge cable fault locator is designed to fill the requirement between the highly portable 5250 First Response Fault Locating system and the higher voltage/energy CF70 Series. The controlled energy capability is quite beneficial for testing of XLPE cable where a lower "thump" voltage but higher energy is best. CET2000 brochure
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5250 Series (First Response)
Hipotronics 5250 battery powered cable fault locator combines a high voltage filter, digital high voltage TDR and battery into one complete, easy to use, cost effective package. The 5250 system utilizes the most innovative TDR techniques along with the highest energy, battery operated, portable compact thumper the market has to offer. 5250 brochure
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HVC 4000 Series
(High Voltage TDR Couplers)
Hipotronics HVC 4000 Series of high voltage couplers allow modern cable fault locators (thumpers) to be used in conjunction with advanced TDRs. The HVC Series is uniquely suitable for use with cable fault locators with voltage ratings up to 70kV. HVC4000 brochure
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TDR1150 (Time Domain Reflectometer)
Hipotronics TDR1150 is the most advanced and powerful cable fault locating tool on the market. Used together with a suitable high voltage coupling device, the TDR1150 accurately pre-locates high voltage cable faults in underground transmission and distriution cable systems.
TDR1150 brochure
Basic TDR techniques application note
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TDR1170 (Time Domain Reflectometer)
Hipotronics TDR 1170. The unique features and new technology used in the TDR 1170 make it the most flexible and easiest to use instrument available for advanced cable fault location. The TDR1170 features an automatic configuration, which can be modified as necessary. All cable fault data can be stored and retrieved at any time, ensuring time savings, consistency and accuracy from one crew to the next. TDR1170 brochure Basic TDR techniques application note
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8100 Cable Rack
Hipotronics 8100 high voltage cable rack provides a user with 125 feet of high voltage cable and 125 feet of ground cable. Used in conjunction with the most cable fault locators and HVC couplers, the 8100 provides a convenient and flexible device to safely and quickly make connections to cables under test.
8100 brochure
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