AEMC CA7027 User manual

CA7027

FAULT MAPPER PRO®
GRAPHICAL TDR
ENGLISH User Manual
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Statement of Compliance
Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC®Instruments
certifies that this instrument has been calibrated
using standards and instruments traceable to
international standards.
We guarantee that at the time of shipping your
instrument has met 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 #: 2127.84
Model #: CA7027
Please fill in the appropriate date as indicated:
Date Received: _________________________________
Date Calibration Due: _______________________
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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION............................................................................... 2
1.1 International Electrical Symbols................................................2
1.2 Receiving Your Shipment..........................................................3
1.3 Ordering Information.................................................................3
1.3.1 Accessories and Replacement Parts............................3
2. PRODUCT FEATURES ...................................................................... 4
2.1 Description................................................................................4
2.2 Key Features: ...........................................................................4
2.3 Fault Mapper Pro®Features .....................................................5
3. SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................. 6
3.1 Accuracy ...................................................................................7
4. OPERATION .................................................................................... 8
4.1 Principles of Operation .............................................................8
4.2 Accuracy and Velocity of Propagation (Vp) ..............................8
4.3 Getting Started..........................................................................9
4.4 Set-up Mode .............................................................................9
4.5 Backlight .................................................................................10
4.6 Tone Generator.......................................................................10
4.7 Selecting Full Scale Sensitivity ...............................................11
4.8 Adjusting the Vp Value............................................................11
4.9 Determining and Measuring Vp Values ..................................11
4.10 Attaching a Cable to the Fault Mapper Pro®...........................12
4.11 Testing a Cable .......................................................................13
4.12 Single Shot and Continuous Scanning Modes .......................14
4.13 Typical Fault Displays .............................................................14
5. MAINTENANCE ............................................................................. 15
5.1 Changing the Battery ..............................................................15
5.2 Cleaning..................................................................................15
5.3 Storage ...................................................................................15
Limited Warranty ...................................................................................17
Warranty Repairs...................................................................................17
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2 Fault Mapper Pro
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Model CA7027
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Warning
● This instrument meets the safety requirements of IEC61010-
1:1995.
● TheModelCA7027isdesignedforuseonde-energizedcircuits
only.
● Connection to line voltages will damage the instrument and
couldbehazardoustotheoperator.
● This instrument is protected against connection to telecom
networkvoltagesaccordingtoEN61326-1.
● Safetyistheresponsibilityoftheoperator.
1.1 International Electrical Symbols
Signifies that the instrument is protected by double or reinforced insulation.
CAUTION - Risk of Danger! Indicates a WARNING and that the operator must
refer to the user manual for instructions before operating the instrument in all
cases where this symbol is marked.
Risk of electric shock. The voltage at the parts marked with this symbol may
be dangerous.
Compliance with the Low Voltage & Electromagnetic Compatibility European
directives (73/23/CEE & 89/336/CEE)
In the European Union, this product is subject to a separate collection system
for recycling electrical and electronic components In accordance with directive
WEEE 2002/96/EC
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1.2 Receiving Your Shipment
Upon receiving your shipment, make sure that the contents are consis-
tentwith the packing list. Notifyyour distributorof anymissing items. If
theequipmentappearstobedamaged,leaclaimimmediatelywiththe
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 Pro®Model CA7027 .................................... Cat. #2127.84
Includes carrying case, 4mm color-coded banana plugs with alligator clips,
4x1.5V AA batteries, user manual and product warranty card.
1.3.1 Accessories and Replacement Parts
Tone Receiver / Cable Tracer Model TR03 ......................... Cat. #2127.76
Lead - Replacement set of 2, Color-coded 4 ft (Red/Black),
Test Probes & Alligator Clips ...............................................Cat. #2152.01
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Model CA7027
CHAPTER 2
PRODUCT FEATURES
2.1 Description
The Fault Mapper Pro®is a hand-held graphical TDR (Time Domain
Reectometer)designedforidentifyingandlocatingfaultsonpowerand
communication cables, given access to one end only.
The Fault Mapper Pro®measures cable length and indicates the length
and distance to cable faults to a range of 9 ft (3 m) to 19,000 ft (6000m) on
virtually any type of cable. It injects a series of pulses into the cable under
test.Thevelocityatwhichthepulsestravelisdeterminedbythetypeof
cable,whichisknownasthevelocityofpropagation(Vp)ofthecable.The
VelocityofPropagation(Vp)isadjustablebetween1%and99%enabling
accurate calibration to the cable under test.
The Vp value is expressed as a percentage of the speed of light (e.g.
67% or ft/mtrs/micro-second), this value will vary according to the type
of cable under test. The Fault Mapper Pro®can accept user selectable
valuesbetween1and99%(ortheequivalentvalueinfeetormetersper
micro-second).
Based on the selected Vp and the time taken for the pulses to travel
throughthecable,areectionproleofthecableundertestisdisplayed.
An adjustable cursor assists in locating faults and termination.
The Fault Mapper Pro® incorporates an oscillating tone tracer, which is
detectablewithastandardtonetracer,foruseinthetracingandidentica-
tion of cable pairs.
2.2 Key Features:
 Hand-heldgraphicalTDR(TimeDomainReectometer)
Measures cable length and indicates distance to faults to a range of
19,000 ft (6000m)
Graphical LCD
 Easyidenticationofshortrangefaults
 Emits an audible tone, used to trace and identify the type of fault
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2.3 Fault Mapper Pro®Features
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FAULT MAPPER PRO
MODEL CA7027
TEST / TDR /
Graphical TDR
AEMC Instruments
Fault Mapper Pro
VX.X
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1. Banana plug input (Red/Black)
2. Graphical LCD
3. Cable select and Vp (Velocity of Propagation) decrement button
4. Test/function select button
5. Backlight button
6. Cable select and Vp (Velocity of Propagation) increment button
7. Mode select button (TDR/Tone tracer)
8. PowerON/OFFbutton
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6 Fault Mapper Pro
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Model CA7027
CHAPTER 3
SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL CA7027
ELECTRICAL
Ranges @ Vp=70% 23, 49, 98, 197, 394, 820, 1640, 3280, 6560, 9850, 19000 ft
Range Selection Manual range control
Accuracy* ±1% of range
Resolution Approximately 1% of selected range
Minimum Cable Length 1.5 ft (0.5m)
Sensitivity Minimum 3 pixel return on a fault at 4km on 0.6mm 0, PE, TP
Vp (Velocity of Propagation) Adjustable from 1% to 99%
Output Pulse +5V peak to peak into an open circuit
Output Impedance Selectable between 25, 50, 75 & 100Ω
Output Pulse Width 3 ns to 3 ms, Automatic with range
Scan Rate: 2 scans / second or scan held
Tone Generator Oscillating tone 810Hz to 1110Hz
Voltage Protection 250VAC
Power Supply 4 x 1.5V AA alkaline batteries
Battery Life 60 hours continuous scanning
Auto-off Selectable 1, 2, 3, 5 minutes or disabled
MECHANICAL
Dimensions 6.5 x 3.5 x 1.5" (165 x 90 x 37mm)
Weight (with battery) 12oz (350g)
Display Resolution 128 x 64 pixel Graphical LCD
Display Backlight Electroluminescent
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature 14 to 122°F (-10° to 50°C)
Storage Temperature -4 to 158°F (-20 to 70°C)
Relative Humidity 5 to 95% RH non-condensing
Altitude 6000 ft (2000m)
SAFETY
Safety Rating IEC61010-1; EN60950
Protection Degree IP54
Electro-Magnetic Compatibility EN61326-1
CE Approved Compliant with current EU directives
*Measurement accuracy of ±1% assumes the instrument setting for velocity of propagation (Vp) of the cable
under test to be accurately set, and homogeneity of the velocity of propagation (Vp) along the cable length.
Accurate positioning of the cursor is also required.
**Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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3.1 Accuracy
The CA7027 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additionalerrorswillbeincurredandthemeasurement
accuracywillbeaffected.
NOTE:TheVpislesswelldenedwithunshieldedmulticorecable,includ-
ingpowercable,andislowerwhenacableistightlywoundonadrumthan
wheninstalled.
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8 Fault Mapper Pro
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Model CA7027
CHAPTER 4
OPERATION
4.1 Principles of Operation
The Fault Mapper Pro®worksbymeasuringthetimetakenforasignalto
travel to the far end of the cable under test, or to an intermediate fault and
return.ThevelocityatwhichthesignaltravelsVp(VelocityofPropagation)
willdependonthecharacteristicsofthecable.
Based on the selected Vp and the measured travel time of the test pulse,
the Fault Mapper Pro®calculates and displays impedance anomalies and
their distances along the cable.
4.2 Accuracy and Velocity of Propagation (Vp)
The Fault Mapper Pro®measures distances to faults and cable lengths to
anaccuracyof±1%.Thismeasurementaccuracyisbaseduponthecor-
rect 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measurement
accuracywillbeaffected.
See § 4.8 for setting the Vp.
NOTE: The Vp is less well defined with unshielded multi-conductor cable,
including power cable, and is lower when a cable is tightly wound on a drum
than when it is installed in a linear fashion.
Correct measurement of fault distances is also dependent on the cursor being
positioned accurately by the operator. When locating faults with the Fault
Mapper Pro
®
the cursor should be positioned at the beginning of the feature on
thecablewaveformasshownbelow.
Vp=72% Z=100Ω
621ft
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