Introducing a NEW
Power Cable Fault Locator System

 

Megger continues to build on its reputation as a leading supplier of portable, high quality cable fault locators, with the introduction of the PFL20M-1500. In keeping with the tradition of the Biddle brand cable fault locators, which are still used around the world today, this new system provides everything you need to find cable faults quickly and easily.
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Multiple safety features
Safety is paramount for the operator. These important features include:

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Zero start voltage interlock

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High voltage ON lamp

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Automatic discharge and grounding upon instrument shut down

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Redundant ground connections

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Circuit breaker input power overload protection

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External safety interlock

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Manual grounding by mode selector ensures discharge of capacitor and cable under test

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Analog meters remain active even when power is off


 

Deliver more energy where it’s needed most…at the fault!

The PFL20M is specifically designed to provide a fast, accurate and safe method for locating cable faults in underground residential distribution systems (URDs). It’s compact size allows for very flexible deployment, something that is continually required in URD applications. For instance, it can be left on a vehicle or moved directly to a specific transformer pad. The unit can be battery operated and the enclosure is weatherproof for use in a variety of inclement weather conditions. And, that’s not all. It can also be used in other situations such as vault locations (simple networks) and a variety of substation locations.

The PFL20M delivers an energy surge of 1500 Joules at 16kV, providing the energy necessary to break down faults present in joints and terminations. Plus, it allows you to tackle a wider assortment of cable types, test longer cable lengths and more capacitive cables. The unit also includes a 20-kV proof tester and 60mA burner for testing and conditioning of faults. And, the efficiently designed inductive arc reflection filter assures that maximum energy is delivered to the fault each time.

In addition, the PFL20M combines all the tools necessary to perform accurate cable fault location (including dc tester/burner, surge generator, radar coupling and TDR). These tools enable you to effectively perform all of the fault location techniques, including:

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 Time Domain Reflectometry (Pulse Echo)
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 Arc Reflection
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 Impulse Current

New, built-in-the-lid, easy to use cable analysis system
We call this powerful tool the “MTDR Analyzer.” The MTDR is able to resolve and display TDR pulses (Pulse Echo) and arc reflection traces utilizing the arc reflection filter in the PFL.

All of these pre-location modes provide a one or two thump pre-location distance to the cable fault. This minimized thumping improves your fault locating efficiency, while limiting the number of direct surges on service-aged cable for pinpointing.

The MTDR also allows you to save waveform data, add notes and perform waveform comparisons by superimposing one waveform over another.
For further comparison, it can also capture and display up to three traces/waveforms on the screen…an especially useful tool for PILC or belted cables.

The MTDR screen is large and extra bright. Information and traces can be easily seen in even the most glaring sunlight.

For more information about this great new cable fault locator, go to www.megger.com, and click on the home page story covering the
PFL20M-1500.

 

Megger is a leader in the manufacturing and marketing of electrical test and measuring equipment used by electric utilities, industrials, electrical apparatus manufacturers, government facilities, telecommunications and electrical contractors. Go to our website for complete information at www.megger.com.

Megger
110 Milner Avenue, Unit 1
Toronto, Ontario M1S 3R2
Phone: 1-800-297-9688
Fax: 1-416-298-0848
Email: vince.oppedisano@megger.com   
Megger has offices in Toronto, Montreal and Edmonton.