Vonaq RapidTrace 1200 User manual

RapidTrace 1200 User Guide
Issue 1.0

Section 1 Receiving the RapidTrace 1200
1.1 Safety notices.................................................4
1.2 Standards.......................................................5
Section 2 Introducing the RapidTrace 1200
2.1 RapidTrace 1200 features..............................5
2.2 Specifications .................................................7
2.3 Accuracy ........................................................8
Section 3 First operations
3.1 Preparing the RapidTrace 1200 .....................8
3.2 Menu & screen displays .................................9
3.3 Set Unit of Measure .......................................9
3.4 Set Contrast .................................................10
3.5 Set Auto Shutdown ......................................10
3.6 Set Clock......................................................10
3.7 Set Velocity of Propergation.........................11
3.8 Set Cable Impedance...................................11
3.9 Backlight.......................................................11
Section 4 Using the RapidTrace 1200
4.0 Attaching Cable............................................13
4.1 Testing a cable .............................................14
4.2 Selecting range scales .................................14
4.3 Single shot and Continuous scan mode ......14
4.4 Tone generator .............................................15
4.5 Typical fault displays ....................................16
4.6 Typical Cable Vp & Impedance values.........16
4.7 How to determine Vp Settings......................16
4.8 Variable Gain................................................17
Section 5 Memory Functions and Settings
5.1 Saving Traces ..............................................18
5.2 Recall Trace from Memory ...........................18
5.3 Trace Comparisons......................................18
5.4 Delete Saved Traces from Memory..............18
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5.5 Download and Upload Functions .................19
Section 6 Maintenance
6.1 Battery replacement .....................................20
6.2 Cleaning .......................................................20
6.3 Storage.........................................................20
Section 7 Warranty & Repair
7.1 Contacting us ...............................................21

Section 1 - Receiving the RapidTrace 1200
Upon delivery of the RapidTrace 1200, ensure the contents are
consistent with the packing list, notify your supplier of any missing
items.
If the equipment appears damaged, notify your carrier and supplier
immediately, giving a detailed description of any damage, save the
damaged packaging to substantiate your claim.
THE RapidTrace 1200 IS SUPPLIED WITH 0.5-METER CONNECTION
LEAD, SOFT CASE, BATTERIES, USB CONNECTION LEAD, TraceXtra
SOFTWARE CD, USER MANUAL CD AND QUICK START GUIDE
1.1 Safety notices
Warning
This instrument meets the safety requirements of IEC61010-1: 1995
TheRapidTrace 1200 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.
International Electrical Symbols
This symbol signifies that the instrument is protected by double
or reinforced insulation. Use only specified replacement parts
when servicing the instrument.
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 followed, bodily
injury, installation/sample and product damage may result.
Risk of electric shock. The voltage of the parts marked with this
symbol may be dangerous.
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1.2 Standards
The RapidTrace 1200 has been manufactured in accordance with and
meets the requirements of the following international standards:
SAFETY IEC 61010-1
EN 60950
EMC BS/EN 61326-1
Water/Dust Proof to IP54
Section 2 - Introducing the RapidTrace 1200
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The RapidTrace 1200 is a hand held Time Domain Reflectometer
weighing only 350 grams with a 6km range and the capacity to store 50
traces with time, date, Vp value, impedance, cursor position and range,
saved data may then be downloaded to PC via the USB link using Trac
Xtra PC software provided. Historical data may be uploaded to the
RapidTrace 1200 for comparison with current measurements. With a 3
nano second pulse rise time giving a dead zone of only 0.5 mtrs near end
and cable faults can be clearly identified.
Using pre determined gain and pulse width and with only 5 control
buttons, all major operating and setting parameters can be easily
accessed. A 6km cable run can be scanned in seconds allowing the
operator a view of this cable run, yet arriving quickly to the fault.
By using the scan lock facility, the cable can be continuously scanned for
the location of intermittent faults or the trace held for closer examination.
To enable the RapidTrace 1200 to test all metallic cables, 4 user
selectable impedance settings are provided, 25, 50, 75 and 100 ohms
with Vp settings of 1-99% or the equivalent in feet or meters per micro
second. Faulty cables may be traced using the warble tone feature, an
oscillating tone is injected into the power or transmission line and by using
a commercially available tone tracing probe, the suspect line can be
identified. The RapidTrace 1200 is CE approved and is housed in a
rugged ABS enclosure rated to IP54 and is suitable for outside use.

12x4mm safety connectors
2 128 x 64 graphics display
3 Cursor left/decrease setting
4 Cursor right/increase setting
5 Store trace/select
6 Scan/lock Cursor down
7 Range/Return
8 Back Light On/Off
9 Power on/off
10 Gain Control
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2.2 Specifications
Ranges Meters 7, 15, 30, 60, 120, 250, 500, 1km, 2km, 3km, 6km
Feet 23, 49, 98, 197, 394, 820, 1640, 3280, 6560,
9850, 19000
Range Selection Manual range control
Accuracy 1% of selected range*
Resolution Approx 1% of range
Sensitivity Min 3 pixel return at 4km on 0.6mm Ø, PE, TP
Velocity Factor Adjustable from 1% to 99% or Feet Meters /
Micro Second
Output Pulse 5 volts peak to peak. Into open circuit
Output Impedance Selectable 25, 50, 75 & 100 ohms
Output Pulse Width 3 ns to 3 ms, Automatic with range
Scan Rate 2 scans / second or scan held
Memory Caoacity 50 Traces
Tone Generator 810 – 1100Hz
Battery Life 60 hours continuous scanning
Power Supply 6 volts 4 x 1.5 AA Alkaline cells
Power Down Selectable 1, 2, 3 minutes or disabled
Back Lit Display 128 x 64 pixel
Voltage Protection 250 volts AC
Operating Temp -10º / 50ºC
Storage Temp -20º / 70ºC
Dimensions 165 x 90 x 37 (6.5 x 3.5 x 1.5 ins)
Weight 350 gms (12oz)
Safety IEC 61010-1
EN 60950
EMC BS/EN 61326-1
Water/Dust Proof IP54
* Measurement accuracy of <+/- 1% assumes the instrument setting for
velocity of propergation (Vp) of the cable under test to be accurately set,
homogeneity of the Vp along the cable length, and accurate cursor
positioning.
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2.3 Accuracy
The RapidTrace 1200 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 and accurate positioning of the cursor (see section 4.1).
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 defined with unshielded multicore cable,
including power cable, and is lower when a cable is tightly wound on a
drum than when installed.
Section 3 - First Operation
3.1 Preparing the RapidTrace 1200 for use
Press button to power the tester, the following screen will be displayed:
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2 Software version programmed into tester
3 Time & Date
4 Battery condition indicator (all black battery, fully charged, as charge
decreases symbol changes to white) Battery condition indicator is
permanently displayed.
Prior to use the following parameters will need to be set - Refer to section
3.2 to select menu.
1 Select unit of measure section 3.3
2 Set contrast section 3.4
3 Set Auto-Shutdown section 3.5
4 Clock Settings section 3.6
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3.2 Menu and Screen Displays
Level 1. Start up screen
To access level 2 main menu
press key . To access trace
display press key .
Trace Display
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Metres
Contrast
Shutdown: 3 minutes
Clock Settings
Delete All Saved
TDR - Press KEY
3.3 Set Unit of Measure (Level 3 Sub Menu)
Press to move to unit of
measure (feet or meters).
Press or to scroll between feet
and meters. Press button to exit,
selected value will be automatically
stored.
Note:- When unit of measure has been selected, this will automatically
change the V/2 figure, which will also be displayed in the selected unit
of measure i.e FEET or METERS.
Metres
Contrast
Shutdown: 3 minutes
Clock Settings
Delete All Saved
Level 2 Main Menu
Level 3 Sub Menu
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Metres
Contrast
Shutdown: 3 minutes
Clock Settings
Delete All Saved
Press to move to contrast. Press
to decrease contrast, press to
increase contrast.
Press TDR button to exit.
Contrast may also be set from level 2
menu select icon Press to
return to menu settings will be
automatically saved.
3.4 Set Contrast (Level 3 Sub Menu)
Press to move to Clock Settings.
Press Select.
Press to move to selected
position. Press and keys to
decrease or increase. When the
required setting is displayed, press
to move to next position. When all
settings are completed press to
return to sub menu, settings will
automatically be stored.
3.5 Set Auto Shutdown (Level 3 Sub Menu)
Metres
Contrast
Shutdown: 3 minutes
Clock Settings
Delete All Saved
To preserve battery life, the
RapidTrace 1200 is fitted with an auto
shutdown feature. Shutdown time is
selectable between disabled 1
minute, 2 minutes and 3 minutes.
To change settings press to move
to shutdown, use or to select
setting. Press to return to menu.
3.6 Set Clock (Level 3 Sub Menu)
Metres
Contrast
Shutdown: 3 minutes
Clock Settings
Delete All Saved
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Month 03
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